After surviving an unimaginably traumatic suicide attempt, Rochelle Wright woke up in the hospital without her legs, but with a renewed vigor for life. In this courageous discussion, she details her descent into a place of hopelessness as well as her trajectory out of despair and into growth and thriving. Don't miss this one!! #growth #personalgrowth #thriving #fitness #personalgrowthjourney #fitnessjourney #mindset #mindsetmotivation #bestlife #tragictomagic #podcast #podcasting
DISCLAIMER: This episode does not provide medical advise and is intended for informational purposes only. Dr. Sunshine (The Biker Psychologists) examines the differences and similarities between resilience and post-traumatic growth. Learn about the benefits and limitations of each and how to develop them.
Inspired by conversation with my friend, Gayla Love, I consider how much time we should spend working on trauma, attachment issues, and other "deep work." I consider the importance of taking breaks and learning to live in the world with new insights, behaviors and reactions after completing a course of "deep work," and ponder why it is that some people prefer rigid adherence to extreme lifestyle choices over balance and living in mid-ranges.
Dr. Sunshine, the Biker Psychologist discusses his own journey from a people pleaser without personal boundaries to someone with improving self-compassion, and as a result, improved relationships. Specific steps for setting and enforcing boundaries are discussed. Please like, comment, subscribe and share. Thank you!!
Fitness coach extraordinaire, Lizzy Mackiewicz, discusses her quarter-century long history of trauma, the steps she took to overcome her history and how she creates a life of meaning and fulfillment helping others. Specifically, she highlights the importance of physical strength and fitness as a tool for overcoming adversity and learning to thrive. DO NOT MISS this interview with this truly exceptional human being!!!!! You can see Coach Lizzy’s artwork on Instagram @cranncastastudios or at https://society6.com/emackiewicz
Dr. Sunshine discusses four tools that, with practice, will improve communication and relationship quality in any domain or environment. Don't miss out the valuable approaches for optimizing closeness, trust, teamwork and intimacy.
In this episode, Dr. Sunshine discusses his experience working with performance coach, Noble Gibbons - The EQ Gangster. He details important insights and upcoming offerings from Growth & Thriving Coaching.
Dr. Sunshine examines the basic concepts of nutrition and how to develop an intuitive eating plan that will optimize your wellbeing and life satisfaction. Thank you for listening. Please be sure to like, comment, share and subscribe.
Dr. Sunshine addresses a community member's question by discussing what he does as an integrated performance coach. He discusses the various ways in which he helps his diverse clientele and highlights ways in which he attempts to make information and content available for anyone who could benefit from it.
Chade Edward Myers (Epsiode 6) and his spouse, Jade Myers (Episode 10) return to the podcast together to share an episode. Hear about how two people who have each overcome great challenges, and still struggle with some obstacles, support one another, co-parent and create a communal life of thriving. Chad and Jade discuss their difficult past, their current life together and the importance of living your own dreams and priorities. Combative Fighting Systems (Falcon, CO): https://cfsfalcon.com/ Leadership Skills for Survivors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/304184104513918 Growth & Thriving After Trauma: https://www.facebook.com/groups/512338896667918 Thriving Fathers: Parenting After Trauma: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570647737271491 Blog: What the Fuck Am I Doing? https://www.whatthefkamidoing.com/
Wife, mother and online community member, Rebecca Gonzalez, shares her unbelievable story of childhood adversity and unimaginable loss. She courageously details her journey through grief and trauma into a life of thriving. Don't miss this emotional episode. Please remember to like, comment, share and subscribe. Thank you so much.
There is a strong, but rarely discussed relationship between past trauma and adversity and financial struggles in adulthood., In this episode, Dr. Sunshine examines the concept of financial trauma and contrasts it with financial outcomes related to trauma from non-financial stressors. Find out how shame from childhood adversity can impair our ability build wealth in adulthood,. Please like, subscribe, share and comment. Thank you.
Episode 15 - My brilliant friend and colleague, Dr. Beth Trammell, discusses her passion for helping parents and educators grow and communicate more effectively with children. Dr. Beth has an interactive website, a book, two podcasts, a passion for helping people thrive, and a ton of charisma. Do not miss this energetic interview. Please subscribe, like, comment, and share. Thank you.
Father, husband, soldier and grappling badass, Ruben Gonzalez courageously shares his story of unimaginable loss and grief, and discusses the coping skills that get him through. If anyone is a testament to the potential for growth after adversity, it's Ruben. DO NOT MISS THIS EPISODE!! As always, please like, subscribe, comment and share. Thank you.
Dr. Sunshine uses his own struggles maintaining a growth mindset in his Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training to highlight the fundamentals of fixed mindset vs growth mindset and to provide a realistic example of how these mindsets manifest in real life and how they can either inhibit or facilitate growth and movement toward your goals, Don't miss it!!!!!
Happy New Year and Welcome Back!!! In this intriguing discussion, husband, father, Colorado Springs Firefighter and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu badass, John Roy, discusses how a growth mindset, mindful self-compassion, vulnerability and authenticity, and a purposeful gratitude practice have built his resilience and contributed to all areas of his life. John is a true testament to using developing these skills and using them to create a life of thriving. Please be sure to subscribe, like, comment and share. Don't miss it!!!
Dr. Sunshine discusses the power of gratitude. He examines the science supporting the benefits, entertains possibilities for practicing gratitude and identifies potential pitfalls. This simple practice legitimately has the power to change your life, your career, and your relationships. Be sure to listen, like, subscribe and comment. Thank you.
Don't miss this very emotional discussion with martial artist, mother of four, spouse and online community member, Jade Myers. Jade courageously explains how continued mental and physical health challenges impacted her relationship with her spouse and children. She shares how she has overcome her lowest points and what challenges she still struggles with, daily. Please don't forget to subscribe, like and comment. Thank you.
Hear Dr. Jerry Sunshine Novack dispel common myths about self-compassion, discuss what self-compassion is, why it matters and how to apply it to your own growth and development, to your leadership endeavors and to parenting. Be sure to subscribe, like and comment. Don't miss it!!!
In this riveting episode, Growth & Thriving online community member, Jen Rappaport, details her journey from trauma and unimaginable grief to achieving her MBA, and living a life of thriving and gratitude with her spouse and twin daughters. Be sure to subscribe, like, and comment. Thank you!!!