The Teaching Journeys Podcast

Dave Roberts
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Dave Roberts ,MSW, LMSW is an adjunct professor of psychology child life at Utica University, an author a bereavement support specialist, and a parent who experienced the death of an adult child on March 1,2003. He was inspired to create The Teaching Journeys Podcast by two of his former Utica University students. Dave strives to have meaningful conversations with individuals , young and old, whose life journeys, life skills and challenges ,can teach us about addressing our own challenges. It is Dave's hope that the teachings from these conversations live on in future generations. Weekly episodes have featured guests from all walks of life, with diverse experiences and life skills to share . Dave hopes that his guests ‘experiences resonate with all who listen, both young and old. We are all students and teachers...... let's learn from each other. To find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

  1. Remember Who You Are: A Conversation With Anca Uni

    6H AGO

    Remember Who You Are: A Conversation With Anca Uni

    Host Dave Roberts welcomes Anka Uni, an award-winning trauma expert, healing innovator, former IT and cybersecurity leader, and author of “Soulful Alignment: Daily Reflections for Enlightened Connections.” Anka shares how moving from Romania to Canada, corporate leadership, and personal experiences (immigration, divorce, single parenting, quitting smoking) shaped her mission to bring “soul back into tech” and help people heal at the root rather than cope. She describes client challenges such as anxiety, insomnia, and addictions, and her approaches including hypnotherapy, reiki, energy work, sound healing (crystal bowls, tuning forks, mantras, breathwork), and nervous system regulation, including distance healing. Anca’s Bio ( In Her Own Words) Anca Uni, born and raised in Europe, has three deep passions: 5D healing, a master’s degree in computer science, and dancing. Having spent a significant part of my life as an IT and cybersecurity professional, I know that world inside out. Now, my mission is to bring soul back into tech—helping IT professionals and corporations not just survive but truly thrive. At one point in my life, I struggled with my own trauma and weight challenges, which led me on a journey to find sustainable healing modalities. By combining these methods, I’ve created Signature Programs and Healing Interventions to help my clients achieve their goals. Witnessing transformations in myself and those I’ve helped fuels my passion and determination to create a lasting social impact. I’m a Hypnotherapist & 5D Healer, NLP Master Coach, Reiki Master, and Trauma-Aware Coach, with a track record of transforming over 200 lives and earning five-star reviews. Over the past decade, I’ve pioneered healing modalities that seamlessly blend Neuroscience, Quantum Energy, Subconscious Communication, and Spirituality to create profound 5D Healing experiences. Recognized as an innovator in the healing space, my work has been honored with multiple prestigious awards, including Best Service, Best Choice, and Canada’s Choice for Hypnotherapy. I am passionate about making a societal impact and helping people break free from trauma, emotional pain, and internal turmoil, guiding them toward elevated consciousness for profound 5D Healing, self-love, inner peace, abundance, and lasting empowerment. My mission is to assist those ready to change and heal, especially those who have been let down by traditional modalities. I’m also a published author of “Soulful Alignment: Daily Reflections for Enlightened Connections.” My hope is that this guided journal will find its way into as many homes as possible and become a trusted companion. I bring a deep passion for fostering meaningful connections and an extensive background in psychology, relationship counseling, and personal development. My mission is to empower as many people and couples as I can to navigate the intricate terrain of love and intimacy, providing thoughtfully crafted prompts, exercises, and insights to help you strengthen your bonds, communicate effectively, and nurture lasting, fulfilling relationships. Drawing from my years of experience, I aim to guide you on a transformative journey toward deeper connection, self-discovery, and enduring love. Website: www.ancauni.com To connect with Dave go to www.davidrobertsmsw.com

    34 min
  2. Rapid Transformational Therapy Explained: Overcoming Anxiety & Finding Purpose with Nino Fincher

    2D AGO

    Rapid Transformational Therapy Explained: Overcoming Anxiety & Finding Purpose with Nino Fincher

    Host Dave Roberts welcomes Nino Fincher, a rapid therapy expert on anxiety and purpose clarity coach, to discuss experiences shaping her path, including her grandfather’s death at 15 and her shift from an atheist upbringing to following Christ after studying philosophy, comparative religion, and evidence for Jesus’ claims. They explore faith, non-ordinary phenomena, and the idea of transcendent reality. Nino explains Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT), developed by Marisa Peer, combining CBT, hypnotherapy, and neurolinguistics to reach root causes quickly, often serving high performers, CEOs, athletes, veterans, and first responders. She outlines her MOVE framework (Movement, Overcome, Value, Expectation) for escaping stagnation, previews her September book on getting out of a rut, and describes her 2023 children’s book “Kooba Says Hi,” inspired by life in the Middle East. Nino’s Bio and Contact Information Nino Fincher is a rapid therapy expert on anxiety and a purpose clarity coach. Her clients span multiple countries and cultures . Nino speaks on mind's operating system , purpose and mind engagement. She has a new book on moving out of stagnant state , coming this fall. Connect with Nino Fincher: 🌐 Website: ninofit.com 💼 LinkedIn: Nino Fincher To connect with Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

    34 min
  3. From Singer / Songwriter to Behavioral Scientist: Dr. Tasha Golden on Creativity and Well Being

    4D AGO

    From Singer / Songwriter to Behavioral Scientist: Dr. Tasha Golden on Creativity and Well Being

    What if your biggest career crisis was actually your greatest creative breakthrough? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Dr. Tasha Golden — touring singer-songwriter turned behavioral scientist — for a fascinating conversation about creativity, mental health, and the power of the arts to heal. Dr. Golden was the first Director of Research for the International Arts and Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and her journey from performing on stage with her band Ellery (featured on ABC, Showtime, Fox, and Netflix) to earning a PhD in public health is anything but conventional. In this episode, you'll discover: • How music creates "safe spaces" that allow people to share what they've never told a doctor or therapist • Dr. Golden's 3-pillar Creative Mindset Framework (Deconstruction, Imagination, Action) and how to apply it in your work and life • Why "growth is on the other side of the questions we are not asking" — and how to start asking them • The science of talkability — why art makes difficult topics speakable • How Arts on Prescription is revolutionizing healthcare by prescribing cultural experiences to treat loneliness, depression, and anxiety • Inside Project Uncaged — a trauma-informed creative writing program for incarcerated girls driving real policy change • Why organizations get stuck solving the wrong problems — and how a creative mindset fixes that • Whether you're a leader, educator, healthcare professional, or creative, this conversation will challenge you to see the world — and your challenges — in an entirely new way. Tasha’s Bio and Contact Information Tasha Golden, PhD, is a touring artist turned behavioral scientist who speaks and consults globally on creativity, wellbeing, and change. Dr. Golden was the first Director of Research for the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, is adjunct faculty in the University of Florida Center for Arts in Medicine, and lead author of "Arts on Prescription: A Field Guide for US Communities". Named one of Fierce Pharma's "Fierce 50" for her work integrating arts and healthcare, she has published extensively on intersections of arts, behavior, and wellbeing. Golden's work emerged from her career in the arts. As singer-songwriter for the critically acclaimed band Ellery, she toured internationally, with songs in TV/film (ABC, SHOWTIME, FOX, NETFLIX). Her experiences on the road, and subsequently with burnout and depression, shaped her current work in arts and health. She is founder of Project Uncaged, a trauma-informed writing program for incarcerated girls, and developer of "How We Human”—a mental health training for creative professionals. Dr. Golden helps clients and audiences combine creativity and science to advance wellbeing, innovation, and impact. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Tasha Golden: http://www.tashagolden.com/ Visit tashagolden.com/teachingjourneys for free resources and information for Dave’s podcast audience. Subscribe to the Teaching Journeys Podcast for weekly conversations with extraordinary guests dedicated to passing knowledge across generations. To connect with Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

    55 min
  4. News Without The Noise: How informed.now is Changing the Way We Stay Informed

    6D AGO

    News Without The Noise: How informed.now is Changing the Way We Stay Informed

    Is the news actually informing you — or just manipulating you? In this eye-opening episode, host Dave Roberts sits down with Kira Shishkin, CEO of the Informed Now Project, to unpack how modern media has traded truth for clicks, attention, and emotional triggers. Kira shares his remarkable journey — born in Ukraine, coming of age in Israel, and building a media reform movement in the United States — and explains why she believes the current news ecosystem is designed to harvest your attention rather than serve you. 🔍 In this episode, we cover: How sensationalism and clickbait have replaced real journalism Why critical thinking is in crisis in the age of social media and tribal politics The cognitive dissonance between media credibility claims and actual content How Informed Now is giving people back the power of attention, focus, and clarity Why American political tribalism now resembles a spectator sport Kira's personal philosophy: "Everything has the power to make you stronger, if you let it" Whether you're frustrated with the 24-hour news cycle or looking for a smarter way to stay informed, this conversation will challenge the way you consume media. About informed.now informed.now is your news concierge to beat information overload. It provides minimal, concise, and factual daily news briefings via SMS to keep you informed without the influence of bias, sensationalism, or advertisements. Know more, read less. Get www.informed.now About Kira Shishkin Kira Shishkin is the CEO of informed.now , the news concierge service to beat information overload. Kira is a 4-time serial entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and investor in the technology industry. His experience spans investment banking, corporate strategy, and private equity investments in category-defining ventures. His education includes University of Chicago, Booth School of Business, and Stanford. Kira was in Forbes 30 Under 30. Connect with Kira Shishkin: l.informed.now/kira Get www.informed.now To find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

    50 min
  5. What Grief Does to Your Brain and Body, And How to Heal

    MAY 14

    What Grief Does to Your Brain and Body, And How to Heal

    Host Dave Roberts introduces the Teaching Journeys podcast and interviews grief coach Sylvia Wolfer, who works at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and movement, including Pilates. Wolfer shares a lifelong history of sudden losses—her father when she was seven, a younger brother at 17, an older brother in 2019, and later her mother—and describes carrying “unattended grief,” marked by outward functioning but internal bracing, triggers, sleep and digestive disruption, fatigue, and brain fog. She explains how grief is stored in the body and how “nailing the basics” (hydration, real food, sleep routine, daylight, breathing, and movement) can help regulate the nervous system before deeper emotional work. Wolfer also outlines a neuroscience view of grief as the brain recalibrating its map of time and space while closeness endures, emphasizing patience, sibling grief, and regaining agency so grief doesn’t “run the show.” Sylvia's Bio and Contact Information Sylvia Wolfer is a grief coach working at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and movement. Her work is shaped by both professional training and lived experience, having lost both parents and two brothers over the course of her life. After years of trying to “move forward” through grief using conventional approaches, it was the science of the brain and body that gave her a different kind of understanding — one that helped her regain a sense of stability and agency when everything felt disorienting. Alongside this, her long-standing practice of Pilates became a powerful anchor, helping her reconnect with her body and find a sense of steadiness from within. Today, Sylvia helps people who are outwardly functioning but internally struggling after loss to understand what grief is doing to their brain and nervous system, and to regain agency and rebuild capacity. Her work combines research-backed insights with a deeply human approach, offering digital courses, 1:1 support, and guided practices that meet people where they are. Links Website: https://sylviawolfer.com/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/_sylvia_wolfer_grief_support/ Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviawolfer/ To find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

    46 min
  6. I Buried Her in a French Press: How Intuition & Progress Over Perfection Shaped One Woman's Journey

    MAY 12

    I Buried Her in a French Press: How Intuition & Progress Over Perfection Shaped One Woman's Journey

    Host Dave Roberts introduces Teaching Journeys and interviews Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of the top 1% podcast Let’s Talk Supply Chain. Sarah discusses key obstacles that shaped her, including a 15-year struggle to diagnose lipedema and the loss of her dream when her family business closed 10 days before her 37th birthday, forcing her to rebuild through side hustles, part-time work, and continuing her podcast. They explore grief, acceptance without “closure,” therapy, self-sabotage, and the idea that strength and struggle (and emotions like fear and excitement) can coexist. Sarah explains her memoir title I Buried Her in a French Press, a real COVID-era burial story tied to intuition and resilience. She outlines her inclusion-focused Blended podcast and nonprofit Blended Pledge, emphasizing creating safe spaces, and advocates “be yourself,” grace, and progress over perfection. Sarah's Bio and Contact Information Sarah Barnes-Humphrey is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, and fierce advocate for self-worth and authentic leadership. She’s best known as the founder and host of Let’s Talk Supply Chain™, one of the top 1% most downloaded podcasts globally — but her journey to becoming a voice in the industry didn’t come easily. After working in her family business for over a decade, Sarah lost her job, sold her house, and found herself at a personal and professional crossroads. Instead of staying silent, she picked up a mic. Since then, she’s built a powerful platform dedicated to amplifying voices that often go unheard — particularly women and underrepresented communities. Through her Women in Supply Chain™ series, Blended podcast, and nonprofit Blended Pledge, Sarah continues to create safe spaces where vulnerability leads to real transformation. Now, she’s sharing her personal story in a brand-new way — through her debut memoir and #1 Amazon Bestseller, I Buried Her in a French Press. The book is a raw, honest reflection on identity, loss, and finding your voice after you’ve lost it. It’s a story of self-worth, resilience, and learning that you are your best advocate. Whether she’s on stage, behind the mic, or writing her truth, Sarah is committed to helping others feel seen, heard, and empowered to tell their own story — unapologetically. ---- 📖 Get the book: Search "I Buried Her in a French Press" on Amazon 🎙️ Follow Sarah: Instagram & LinkedIn: @SarahBarnesHumphrey Website: sarahbarneshumphrey.com Podcasts: Let's Talk Supply Chain | Blended To connect with Dave , go to davidrobertsmsw.com

    55 min
  7. No Evidence of Disease: How One Man Used the Mind Body Connection to Overcome Pancreatic Cancer

    MAY 10

    No Evidence of Disease: How One Man Used the Mind Body Connection to Overcome Pancreatic Cancer

    Host Dave Roberts welcomes Mark Ruegg, a healing advocate and creator of the “Healing Recipe,” who shares his journey from a stage four pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma diagnosis (with metastasis to lymph nodes and liver and a prognosis of four to six months) to living with no evidence of disease. Influenced by the documentary “Heal” and Dr. Joe Dispenza’s “Blessings of the Energy Centers” meditation, Ruegg describes a transformative meditation experience followed by a PET scan showing the pancreatic tumor gone, later confirmed by repeated scans; a physician at Cedars called it a miracle and removed his stent. Ruegg explains his seven-ingredient framework—belief, meditation, spirituality, increased positivity, decreased stress, diet, and exercise—emphasizing calm, reduced stress, and “borrowing belief.” Nark's Bio and Contact Information Mark Ruegg is a healing advocate and the creator of The Healing Recipe, a simple, belief-centered framework focused on helping the body feel safe so it can heal. After being diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma and told he had months to live, Mark took an integrative approach—combining conventional treatment with meditation, lifestyle changes, and a deep focus on mindset and belief. Today, he is living with no evidence of disease. With more than 20 years working as a professional child wrangler in the entertainment industry, Mark developed a unique ability to break down complex ideas into simple, practical steps. He now shares what he’s learned to help others move from fear to hope—and understand how healing can begin. Connect with Mark Ruegg: Instagram: @MarkAllenRuegg Healing Recipe on Substack (link in Instagram bio) To connect with Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

    42 min
  8. The Spring Equinox Guide: Daily Practices For Consciousness Shift

    MAY 8

    The Spring Equinox Guide: Daily Practices For Consciousness Shift

    Host Dave Roberts welcomes return guest Sheila B. Tillich, a recovery meta physician and spiritual practitioner, for an organic conversation focused on the Spring 2026 equinox and a shift from old “duality” programming and fear into unity, community, and co-creation. Tillich says current changes are prophesized and also tied to scientific and astrological factors such as Earth’s electromagnetic field, solar flares, and planetary alignment, which she describes as affecting human physiology and consciousness. She suggests practical ways to align with the season’s “new beginnings,” including gratitude on waking, affirmations, grounding with bare feet on Earth, breathwork, limiting mainstream media, surrounding oneself with positive people, and “SIP” (sit in presence/prayer) to reflect, ask questions, and listen. They discuss compassion, anonymous giving, and using everyday interactions to project love and influence collective energy. Sheila's Bio and Contact Information Rev. Sheila B. Tillich has been openly and deeply committed to a spiritual path since 1985. As a Recovery Metaphysician, Sheila guides individuals in awakening to and aligning with their true self, empowering them to live the purposeful life they were divinely created for. Her healing practice facilitates a profound electromagnetic shift within the body, supporting transformation on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. As a Metaphysical Minister, Healer, and Galactic Grandmother, Sheila’s mission is to hold a sacred field of God-Consciousness Energy that nurtures healing and remembrance. Within this space, she works to gently merge the human energy field with the Consciousness of God—restoring harmony, clarity, and divine alignment. In February 2020, Sheila was called by the Galactic Star Mothers to transmit messages of unconditional love, guidance, and remembrance to those seeking answers. In her role as Galactic Grandmother, she supports emotional healing and offers soul-level solutions that help individuals step fully into their Divine Purpose, drawing nourishment from Mother Earth’s energy and the wisdom of their Galactic Lineage. Sheila is a Universal Master Healer, skilled in a wide range of healing modalities, as a practitioner and Master Teacher/Trainer, including Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET®), Unity Field Healing (UFH), HeartMath®, USUI Reiki, and Spiritual Counseling. She is also a Certified Hospice and Palliative Caregiver, an Ordained Metaphysical Minister, and an Experienced Metaphysical Practitioner, bringing compassion, integrity, and deep spiritual wisdom to all whom she serves. 🔗 Connect with Rev. Sheila B. Tillich: Visit her website https://sheilatillich.com/ to book a free clarity call or explore her mentoring programs. To connect with Dave , go to davidrobertsmsw.com

    53 min
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Dave Roberts ,MSW, LMSW is an adjunct professor of psychology child life at Utica University, an author a bereavement support specialist, and a parent who experienced the death of an adult child on March 1,2003. He was inspired to create The Teaching Journeys Podcast by two of his former Utica University students. Dave strives to have meaningful conversations with individuals , young and old, whose life journeys, life skills and challenges ,can teach us about addressing our own challenges. It is Dave's hope that the teachings from these conversations live on in future generations. Weekly episodes have featured guests from all walks of life, with diverse experiences and life skills to share . Dave hopes that his guests ‘experiences resonate with all who listen, both young and old. We are all students and teachers...... let's learn from each other. To find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com

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  • Creator
    Dave Roberts
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    260
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The Teaching Journeys Podcast 2023
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