Resiliency The Podcast

Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader
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A global conversation of leaders, investors, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader sit down with influential guests who inspire, educate, and motivate people to build resilience, overcome hardships, positively impact their communities, and ultimately, help the world at large.

  1. Unspoken Loss: Resilience Through Grief, Trust, and Repair ft. Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld

    May 27

    Unspoken Loss: Resilience Through Grief, Trust, and Repair ft. Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld

    In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver welcome Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld for a powerful conversation about resilience in our most intimate relationships. Dr. Kronenfeld is a therapist, author, educator, and relationship expert whose work explores the intersection of emotional healing, relationship science, trust, grief, and personal transformation. Through his Couples by Intention framework, he helps individuals and couples move from reactive patterns into conscious choice, curiosity, and deeper connection. We discuss what happens when relationships face rupture—through infidelity, infertility, identity shifts, grief, and unspoken pain—and how resilience can become a practice of intentionality, listening, and repair. Dr. Kronenfeld also shares insights from his book Unspoken Loss: Men, Infidelity, and Disenfranchised Grief, helping us understand the grief that often goes unnamed, unsupported, or misunderstood. In this episode, we discuss: Why resilience begins with remembering we have a choice How curiosity can interrupt assumptions and emotional reactivity Why listening is one of the most important relationship skills What it means to rebuild trust after rupture The difference between forgiveness, trust, and security Disenfranchised grief and “shadow losses” Infidelity, infertility, shame, and unspoken grief How breath, yoga, and nervous system regulation support resilience Dr. Kronenfeld reminds us that resilience is not only personal, it can also be relational. It can live in the space between people, in the choice to listen, repair, rebuild, and begin again with intention. Chapters 00:00 — Introduction to Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld 02:14 — What resilience means to Elliott 04:00 — Curiosity as the opposite of assumption 05:38 — Why listening is a relationship skill 08:50 — What leadership teaches us about relationships 12:18 — Resilience inside intimate relationships 13:15 — Rebuilding trust after infidelity 16:41 — Why repair means building something new 21:26 — Understanding disenfranchised grief 30:37 — Shadow losses and unspoken grief 36:48 — Infertility, grief, and what often goes unsaid 38:41 — Intention, choice, and long-term relationships 43:18 — A powerful lesson from Elliott’s grandmother 45:34 — Breath, yoga, and nervous system regulation 48:13 — Rapid fire questions 51:20 — How to practice resilience in everyday moments 52:21 — Where to find Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld     About Dr. Elliott Kronenfeld Dr. Kronenfeld is a certified sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor, licensed social worker, author, TEDx speaker, educator, and veteran. He has a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality, Master of Clinical Social Work, and Master of Organizational Communication.   Learn more about Dr. Kronenfeld: Website: https://drelliottk.com/ Global Sanga: https://globalsangha.com/ Books Couples By Intention: https://www.couplesbyintention.com/ Unspoken Loss: Men, Infidelity, and Disenfranchised Grief: https://unspoken-loss.com/ About Resiliency The Podcast Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community. 🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/  📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg   Follow Jenn Quader: https://www.jennquader.com https://www.thesmartagency.com Follow Dr. Kelly Culver: https://www.culvergroup.ca Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey. DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.

    55 min
  2. Finding Resilience Through Rare Blood Disorders ft Brandi Lewis

    May 13

    Finding Resilience Through Rare Blood Disorders ft Brandi Lewis

    In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we welcome Brandi Lewis — blood disorder educator, TEDx speaker, writer, podcast host, and founder of a nonprofit supporting blood disorder patients facing financial hardship. At just 19 years old, Brandi was diagnosed with aplastic anemia and PNH, rare blood disorders that changed the course of her life. What began as a devastating diagnosis became a calling. Brandi turned her pain into purpose by helping register hundreds of potential bone marrow donors and supporting patients navigating similar journeys. Brandi shares what it meant to pause her college dreams, face uncertainty, learn “the art of rest,” and discover that resilience is not something we do alone. Her story is a moving reminder that community, advocacy, patience, and storytelling can become life-saving forces. In this episode, we explore: 00:00 — Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast 01:27 — Meet Brandi Lewis 02:00 — What resilience means to Brandi 03:09 — Life before diagnosis and asking “Why me?” 05:33 — What the pause taught her about rest and success 07:00 — Creating a nonprofit while still sick 08:48 — How donor registration efforts helped save lives 10:09 — Addressing the bone marrow registry gap for African-American patients 13:32 — Overcoming financial and community-building barriers 17:25 — How Brandi balanced rest, advocacy, and action 20:14 — Facing relapse and choosing to fight again 24:06 — Why resilience can look like crying on the couch 25:56 — Navigating frustration, inequity, and self-advocacy 29:05 — Brandi’s podcast, The Life We’re Given 33:14 — Why sacred conversations matter more than numbers 37:25 — Brandi’s question for a future guest 38:22 — When resilience becomes a group effort 39:42 — Where to find Brandi About Brandi Lewis Brandi Lewis is a blood disorder educator, TEDx speaker, writer, nonprofit founder, and host of The Life We’re Given. After being diagnosed with rare blood disorders at 19, Brandi became a passionate advocate for patients, donor registration, and the power of community-centered resilience. Learn more about Brandi: Website: https://brandilewis.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandi-lewis/ Podcast: The Life We’re Given — available on all podcast platforms https://brandilewis.com/podcast/ About Resiliency The Podcast Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation with leaders, investors, creators, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Hosted by Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver, each episode offers stories, strategies, and inspiration to help listeners embrace change, overcome challenges, and find strength through community. 🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/  📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg   Follow Jenn Quader: https://www.jennquader.com https://www.thesmartagency.com Follow Dr. Kelly Culver: https://www.culvergroup.ca Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that resilience is not a solo journey. #ResiliencyThePodcast #BrandiLewis #RareBloodDisorders #AplasticAnemia #PNH #BoneMarrowDonor #Resilience #Community #PatientAdvocacy #TheLifeWereGiven DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.

    42 min
  3. The Art of the Bounce Back ft. Elle Davis

    Apr 29

    The Art of the Bounce Back ft. Elle Davis

    The Art of the Bounce Back Featuring Elle Davis What does it mean to have life break open in a single moment — and discover that the strength you need was already inside you? In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Elle Davis, MSW, founder of The Elevate Group, TEDx speaker, and author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living. Elle shares the deeply personal story of losing her husband suddenly when their daughter was just two years old, and how grief, solo parenting, faith, community, and action shaped her understanding of resilience. Her story reminds us that resilience is not about coming back untouched. It is about returning to ourselves with the bruises, heartbreaks, and lessons that life leaves behind. Together, Jenn, Dr. Kelly, and Elle explore grief, motherhood, symbols of strength, community care, nonprofit leadership, vulnerability, and what it means to transform pain into purpose. In This Episode Elle Davis shares: How she defines resilience as “the art of the bounce back” The moment people began calling her resilient after speaking at her husband’s funeral How community helped her survive grief and solo parenting What it means to move from “warrior” energy toward sovereignty How The Elevate Group supports overlooked middle managers in the nonprofit sector Why vulnerability is essential to leadership development Why sharing our stories can help others keep going About Elle Davis Elle Davis, MSW, is a speaker, author, consultant, and founder of The Elevate Group, a company dedicated to supporting nonprofit leaders, especially middle managers, as they grow into dynamic senior and executive leadership roles. She is the author of The Art of the Bounce Back: 31 Days of Resilient Living, a guide designed to help people navigate life’s hard moments one day, one practice, and one resilient choice at a time. 🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.  🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world.  🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/  📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg 🔗 Connect with Elle Davis Website: https://elledavisspeaks.com/ The Elevate Group: https://www.ellevategroup.us/ Buy The Art of the Bounce Back: https://www.bouncebackcrew.com/ Social Media: @elledavispeaks   🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader:  - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/ - Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k - The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/   🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver:  - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com  - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV   Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍 Executive Producer: Asef Quader  🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved    DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.  #Resilience #Resiliency #Grief #SoloParenting #ElleDavis #TheArtOfTheBounceBack #BounceBack #NonprofitLeadership #WomenInLeadership #CommunityHealing #GriefJourney #TEDxSpeaker #PersonalGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #Vulnerability #Healing #PurposeAfterPain #ResiliencyThePodcast #JennQuader #DrKellyCulverCreators & Guests Dr. Kelly Culver - Host Jenn Quader - Host Asef Quader - Producer Creators & Guests Dr. Kelly Culver - Host Jenn Quader - Host Asef Quader - Producer Chapter List 00:00 – Welcome to Resiliency The Podcast 00:05 – Introducing Elle Davis and Her Story of Sudden Loss 01:33 – Elle Reacts to Jenn’s Introduction 02:16 – What Resiliency Means to Elle 03:27 – The Art of the Bounce Back 04:00 – Speaking at Her Husband’s Funeral 06:12 – Symbols of Strength: Green, Warrior Bracelets, and Resilience 08:52 – Dr. Kelly on Warrior Energy and Sovereignty 11:08 – Becoming a Solo Parent Overnight 12:12 – Anger, Faith, Grief, and Community Support 16:03 – Everything You Need Is Already in the Room 18:10 – Founding The Elevate Group 20:49 – Supporting Middle Managers in Nonprofits 21:52 – Vulnerability, Cohorts, and Leadership Growth 24:32 – Creating Space for Grief, Leadership, and Transformation 25:49 – Turning Obstacles into Opportunity 28:19 – The Art of the Bounce Back Book 29:49 – Elle’s Big Audacious Goal for the Book 31:52 – The Impact of Hearing from Readers 33:41 – Vulnerability, Self-Judgment, and Sharing Your Story 36:08 – Resilience Rapid Fire Questions 36:26 – Favorite Resilient Movie: Lean on Me 36:45 – Favorite Resilient Song: Golden by Jill Scott 37:35 – What Made Elle Laugh Recently 38:19 – Elle’s Question for a Future Guest 38:37 – Stepping Out of Her Comfort Zone 39:24 – Turning a Widow Storytelling Exhibit into a Documentary 40:12 – Where to Find Elle D...

    42 min
  4. Creative Resilience and the Art of Costume Design Featuring Amanda Seymour

    Apr 15

    Creative Resilience and the Art of Costume Design Featuring Amanda Seymour

    What does resilience look like in a creative career? In this episode of Resiliency the Podcast, costume designer Amanda Seymour joins Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver for a powerful conversation about resilience, empathy in leadership, creativity, and the realities of working in film, television, theater, and opera.  Part of the Emmy-nominated costume design team for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and the Academy Award-nominated Costume Design team on A Complete Unknown, Amanda’s work has spanned many genres. Her other works include Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Mean Girls: The Musical, Respect, along with countless operas, musicals and plays.  Amanda shares what it takes to build a resilient life in the arts. From visual storytelling and character development to collaboration, freelance uncertainty, and creative pressure, this episode offers an honest behind-the-scenes look at the entertainment industry and the leadership skills it demands.  In this episode, we talk about: -How resilience shows up in creative careers  -Why empathy matters in leadership and collaboration  -The role of costume design in visual storytelling  -What it takes to work across film, TV, theater, and opera  -How to navigate freelance uncertainty with confidence This conversation is for anyone interested in costume design, creative leadership, women in entertainment, storytelling, and resilience in high-pressure environments.  🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.  🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world.  🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ 📲 Follow the RTP! https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg 🔗 Connect with Amanda Seymour IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5136316/ Website: https://www.amandaseymourdesign.com/   🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader:  - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/ - Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k - The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/   🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver:  - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com  - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV   Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍 Executive Producer: Asef Quader  🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved    DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.    Hashtags #AmandaSeymour #ResiliencyThePodcast #CostumeDesign #EmmyNominated #AcademyAwardNominated #EmpathyInLeadership #CreativeLeadership #WomenInEntertainment #BehindTheScenes #VisualStorytelling #FreelanceCreative #MarvelousMrsMaisel #ACompleteUnknown #Resilience   Chapter List 00:00 Amanda Seymour interview 01:52 Resilience in creative careers 04:11 Costume design and visual storytelling 05:34 Creative collaboration in entertainment 09:01 Working under pressure on set 11:16 Behind the scenes of costume design 12:23 Overcoming creative blocks 15:07 Actor fittings and building trust 19:14 Empathy in leadership 23:28 Freelance uncertainty in film and theater 26:31 Confidence, humility, and growth 30:28 Hard lessons from high-pressure projects 34:03 Leadership through listening 36:46 Career advice for creatives 41:06 Rapid fire with Amanda Seymour 45:29 Amanda Seymour closing thoughts

    48 min
  5. The Economics of Climate Change Explained Ft. Dimitri Zenghelis

    Apr 1

    The Economics of Climate Change Explained Ft. Dimitri Zenghelis

    In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with globally respected economist Dimitri Zengelis to explore the intersection of climate change, economics, innovation, and resilience. From the realities of the global energy transition to the psychology behind resistance to change, Dimitri breaks down why the shift to a clean economy is not just necessary—but already underway. 🔑 Key Topics Discussed Why the clean energy transition is inevitable—and already happening faster than expectedThe role of inclusion and trust in solving global challengesHow politics and tribal thinking are slowing progressThe real reason people resist climate action: “What’s in it for me?”Why renewables are now cheaper than fossil fuelsThe global race for dominance in AI, energy, and innovationWhat businesses must do to future-proof their assets and workforceThe connection between resilience, leadership, and long-term thinkingThis conversation reframes climate change from a distant, moral issue into a present-day economic opportunity. Dimitri makes it clear: The future economy will be powered by renewables, AI, and innovationCountries and companies that fail to adapt will fall behindTrue resilience requires planning ahead—even when it’s uncomfortableResilience isn’t just about surviving change—it’s about anticipating it, preparing for it, and leading through it. 🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.  🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world.  🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.comhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg 🔗 Connect with Dimitri Zenghelis LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/dimitri-zenghelis-2a378517 Website: https://independent-economics.com/   🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader:  - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/ - Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k - The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/   🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver:  - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com  - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV   Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍 Executive Producer: Asef Quader  🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved    DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.  Chapter List: 00:00 – Climate Change Economics & Global Energy Transition (Dimitri Zengelis Intro) 01:44 – What Is Resilience? Adapting to Economic Shocks & Global Uncertainty 03:17 – How to Stay Resilient During Crisis (Mindset, Control & Empowerment) 05:39 – Why People Resist Climate Change Solutions (Inclusion, Trust & Public Perception) 09:34 – Political Polarization, Tribalism & Climate Policy Challenges 10:58 – Renewable Energy Boom: Why Clean Energy Is Replacing Fossil Fuels 15:58 – AI Energy Demand, Data Centers & The Future of Electricity Systems 20:53 – The Great Energy Transition: Climate Innovation & Economic Transformation 21:23 – Climate Change Solutions for Everyday People (Affordability & Access) 25:10 – Fossil Fuels vs Renewable Energy: Cost, Jobs & Economic Reality 26:20 – China’s Clean Energy Strategy: EVs, Batteries & Global Market Dominance 30:59 – Long-Term Economic Planning vs Short-Term Politics (Resilience Strategy) 33:53 – South Korea Economic Growth Strategy (Innovation, Industrial Policy & Technology) 35:01 – Future-Proofing Business: Climate Strategy, ESG & Workforce Transformation 38:45 – Corporate Strategy vs Government Policy (Climate Investment & Leadership) 41:18 – Leadership, Narrative & Market Behavior in Clean Energy Investment 43:43 – US vs China: Global Competition in Energy, AI & Economic Power 44:24 – Rapid Fire: Resilience Habits, Wall-E & Personal Insights 49:35 – Final Thoughts on Climate Change, Economics & Global Resilience

    52 min
  6. Pushing Beyond Limits: 46 Days of Solitude, Fear & Resilience at Sea Ft. Taryn Smith

    Mar 18

    Pushing Beyond Limits: 46 Days of Solitude, Fear & Resilience at Sea Ft. Taryn Smith

    In this episode of Resiliency The Podcast, we sit down with Taryn Smith, a movement specialist, yoga teacher, and the first American woman to solo row across the Atlantic Ocean as part of the World’s Toughest Row. For 46 days, her world became nothing but sky, sea, solitude, and the rhythm of her own breath — yet she describes it as the time she felt least alone in her entire life. Taryn takes us inside her extraordinary journey: Finding courage, surrender, and joy on the open oceanWhat fear taught her on day 27, when the weather turnedHow impermanence, meditation, and nature shaped her inner landscapeWhat reintegration to land has really looked like after such a monumental experienceWhy true resilience is built through community, not isolationTaryn’s story reminds us that resilience isn’t about brute strength — it’s about navigating what comes, embracing discomfort, and choosing to push forward even when conditions feel overwhelming. This is a conversation about courage, curiosity, community, and the kind of transformation that only comes from stepping far outside your comfort zone. 🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue.  🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world.  🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/ 📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcast 🔗 Connect with Taryn Smith: Instagram: @TarynSmithMovement Website: TarynSmithMovement.com   🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader:  - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/ - Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k - The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/   🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver:  - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com  - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV  🎙Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍Executive Producer: Asef Quader 🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved  DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.  Chapter List: 0:00 – What Compels Someone to Attempt the Impossible? Setting up Taryn’s story and the spark behind her 46-day solo row. 2:07 – Introducing Taryn Smith A movement specialist, yoga teacher, and the first American woman to solo row the Atlantic. 4:05 – What Resilience Means at Sea Taryn defines resilience as community — even while completely alone. 5:12 – The Surprising Origin Story: A Vogue Article How reading about other women rowers ignited her own adventure. 6:32 – How Her World Reacted to the Decision Family, fear, concern, and the emotional weight her choice carried. 10:24 – Beauty on the Ocean: Meeting Jo March The little bird who became her constant companion and comfort. 12:15 – Day 27: The Marlin, the Storm, and the First True Fear The moment she felt real terror — and why she kept going anyway. 14:45 – The Practice of Impermanence Learning how to let go, accept conditions, and adapt moment by moment. 16:50 – Choosing Discomfort on Purpose Why she intentionally sought an experience outside her comfort zone. 18:59 – Resilience as Navigation How ocean rowing taught her the essence of navigating life’s conditions. 19:48 – Meditation, Inner Voice, and Silence What 46 days alone taught her about intuition and clarity. 22:02 – Returning to Land: Reintegration Challenges Irritability, decision fatigue, identity shifts, and unexpected emotional struggles. 26:46 – What’s Next for Taryn? Why she isn’t rushing into another adventure — and what is calling her now. 29:35 – Girls on the Run: The Mission Behind the Row Why empowering young girls through movement matters deeply to her. 35:23 – Rapid-Fire Resilience Questions Movies, music, laughter, and everyday tools for building resilience. 37:30 – Advice for Rebuilding Resilience After a Big Life Moment One small, achievable step — and why it works.

    40 min
  7. The EQ Dance: Chris George on Reinvention, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence

    Feb 25

    The EQ Dance: Chris George on Reinvention, Resilience & Emotional Intelligence

    In this inspiring episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with Chris George — executive coach, former actor/dancer, luxury retail leader, and author of the upcoming book The EQ Dance — to explore what it truly means to lead with emotional intelligence and resilient presence. Chris helps leaders strengthen their emotional agility, build quiet resilience, navigate overwhelming situations, and reconnect with their own internal rhythm. Through compelling storytelling and deeply human insight, he reminds us that clarity is the foundation of courage — and that every pivot begins with the willingness to pause and listen. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear: • How emotional intelligence shapes meaningful leadership • Why resilience is less about toughness and more about adaptability • How to break reactive patterns and create new empowering habits • The difference between reversible and irreversible decisions — and why it matters • How to recognize when it’s time to pivot in your career or your life • Why clarity must come before courage • A sneak peek into Chris’s new book The EQ Dance and its powerful frameworks Chris also opens up about his own transformation — leaving the stage, building a new identity, confronting uncertainty, and discovering the power of “quiet resilience” as a daily practice rather than a dramatic event. This episode is a deeply human conversation about reinvention, emotional depth, and the inner work required to lead yourself before leading others.   🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/  📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg   🔗 Connect with Chris George Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisgeorgecoaching/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgeorgecoaching/ Website: https://www.chrisgeorgecoaching.com   🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/ - Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k - The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/   🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV   🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍 Executive Producer: Asef Quader  🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved  DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.  Chapter List: 00:00 Introduction: Who Is Chris George? 01:42 The Power of Emotional Intelligence 04:10 What Is “Quiet Resilience”? 07:25 Reinvention: Leaving the Stage Behind 11:02 Clarity Before Courage 14:45 Breaking Reactive Patterns & Building New Habits 18:30 Reversible vs. Irreversible Decisions 22:05 Navigating Overwhelm with Emotional Agility 26:40 Leadership as Human Connection 30:20 Inside Chris’s Book “The EQ Dance” 33:50 Coaching Leaders Through Change 38:10 Reinvention as a Lifelong Practice 41:55 Final Wisdom on Resilience 44:00 Closing & Where to Find Chris George

    53 min
  8. Resiliency Under Fire: Navy Captain Jenn Donahue on Silencing Self-Doubt and Empowering Leaders

    Feb 11

    Resiliency Under Fire: Navy Captain Jenn Donahue on Silencing Self-Doubt and Empowering Leaders

    In this powerful episode of Resiliency The Podcast, hosts Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver sit down with retired U.S. Navy Captain Jenn Donahue — an engineer, combat leader, keynote speaker, and author — to explore resilience under extreme pressure and what it truly means to lead when everything is at stake. Over a 27-year military career, Jenn Donahue led at the highest levels in some of the world’s most hostile environments. She built a bridge across the Euphrates River during the Iraq War, commanded an 800-person battalion in Afghanistan, and led combat construction operations while under direct threat to her life. Through it all, she learned how resilience is built not through bravado, but through stability, self-awareness, and purpose. Now in civilian life, Jenn helps leaders silence self-doubt, confront imposter syndrome, and lead with both strength and empathy. 🎙️ In this episode, you’ll hear: What resilience looks like when decisions carry life-or-death consequencesHow to lead calmly under extreme pressureWhy imposter syndrome affects even the most accomplished leadersThe power of pausing, stabilizing, and choosing clarity in chaosHow to transition from military leadership to civilian leadership with purposeWhy great leaders balance authority with empathyHow to “silence the inner critic” and reclaim confidenceJenn also shares insights from her upcoming book, Becoming the Warrior: Harnessing Your Inner Strength to Silence Self-Doubt, offering practical tools and mindset shifts to help leaders navigate fear, pressure, and uncertainty. This episode is a masterclass in resilient leadership, courage, and what it takes to show up for others — even when you’re scared yourself. 🎧 Resiliency The Podcast is a global conversation redefining resilience through real stories, hard-earned wisdom, and honest dialogue. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations with leaders, changemakers, and everyday people building resilience in an ever-evolving world. 🔗 Resources & Links:  Check out the RTP shop! https://allcreates.myshopify.com/  📲 Follow the RTP! - https://resiliencythepodcast.com https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562977084612 https://www.instagram.com/resiliencythepodcast/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast https://www.youtube.com/@ResiliencyThePodcastg 🔗 Connect with Jenn Donahue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamjenndonahue/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndonahue-phd-pe/ Website: https://www.jenndonahue.com/ Becoming the Warrior: https://www.thewarriorframework.com/ 🔗 Connect with Jenn Quader: - Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com - Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/ - Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k - The Smart Agency Website: https://thesmartagency.com/ 🔗 Connect with Dr. Kelly Culver: - Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com - Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/ - Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV   🎙 Hosted by: Dr. Kelly Culver & Jenn Quader 📍 Executive Producer: Asef Quader  🎧 Produced by: ALL Inc. & The Culver Group © All rights reserved  DISCLAIMER: THE OPINIONS OR VIEWS EXPRESSED DO NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT OR REPRESENT THOSE OF THE HOSTS OR RESILIENCY THE PODCAST; SUCH VIEWS ARE MERELY OPINIONS EXPRESSED. THE INFORMATION IN THIS EPISODE IS FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY AND GENERAL INFORMATION PURPOSES. RESILIENCY THE PODCAST CANNOT GUARANTEE THE ACCURACY OF ANY STATEMENTS FROM GUESTS OR THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE INFORMATION.  ⏱️ Chapter List 00:00 Resilience under fire 01:33 Meet Jenn Donahue 03:55 Redefining resilience 05:57 A hit on her life in Afghanistan 08:12 Pause, breathe, stabilize 09:56 Imposter syndrome in leadership 12:59 Silencing the inner critic 16:05 Leaving the military, finding purpose 18:04 Meaning after combat 22:53 Authority vs empathy 26:13 Meeting people where they are 30:11 Leading in male-dominated spaces 31:35 Finding your leadership voice 35:41 Mentors, allies, and battle buddies 37:27 How to become a better leader 40:16 Becoming the Warrior (the book) 43:26 Rapid Fire 49:05 Where to find Jenn Donahue 51:00 Final thoughts on courage & resilience

    46 min
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A global conversation of leaders, investors, and everyday changemakers aimed at redefining resilience in today’s ever-evolving world. Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader sit down with influential guests who inspire, educate, and motivate people to build resilience, overcome hardships, positively impact their communities, and ultimately, help the world at large.

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    Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader
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    2024 - 2026
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    44
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