The Will to Thrive - Stories of Resilience Lisa Rumpel

Desiree Nieckar a social worker, singer and speaker who is a passionate public advocate for patients in health care joins me on this episode. She shares her love of music and how a particular song gave her hope in difficult times. This song then became one she shared with her clients and inspired her to record it.

You can check out the music video on Youtube - Follow - Desiree Nieckar - https://www.youtube.com/@desireenieckar5377

And find her on Instagram - desireenieckar.official - https://www.instagram.com/desireenieckar.official/

In this episode, I interview my older brother Adrian who has a story of resilience. After a major car accident and many concussions later he has had to overcome mental health issues. Mindfulness, his love for music and for the outdoors have kept him healthy. He started his own jewelry business and is slowly building up stock. I'm excited for him! He shares his 18 year journey to get there. 
If you would like to check out Adrian’s work, you can find him at https://themindfuljeweler.ca/
You can find him on instagram: themindfuljewelerbc 
On Facebook pages: themindfuljeweler 

In this episode, I express my gratitude for the connections with friends and family. Companionship is healing. And icecream makes me happy! What are your favourite things to combat the blues?

I name my number one mental health tool in this season. Check out Leslie Sansone on YouTube at Walk at Home if you are up for some cardio.

Gardening and the interior life have ways of thriving. We need to trust God at all times that he is with us and will give us what we most need.

What helps forge character? Find out what I’ve enjoyed this summer as a beginner.