What does it take to heal a broken body and a broken heart at the same time?

Raycine Spence has learned first-hand that life as we know it can fall apart and become unrecognizable. Life can push us to the point where we feel we might break. When we feel broken, what does it take to put things back together? Sometimes this is where we discover our strengths and identify who is there to support us.

When Rob Volpe was bullied in school, he wielded a powerful weapon in return: empathy.

He didn’t know it at the time, but that was the early beginning of a lifetime–and eventually, a career—in pursuit of bringing more empathy and compassion into our relationships to enrich our world.

Have you noticed that some people seem to have an inner strength and determination for getting through tough times? Do you ever wonder how they came to be that way?

We know that early adversity in our development such as divorce, addictions, mental health concerns or loss, all have an impact on how we navigate this thing called life. Yet what is it that helps one person thrive despite challenges while others might crumble in similar circumstances? Is it genetics? Is it temperament?

Imagine surviving the murder of your 5 friends and facing addiction head-on, only to realize these hardships were preparing you for an even greater adversity.

My guest Tim Ringgold is a TEDx speaker, author, and owner of Sonic Divinity Music therapy. Having studied the healing elements of music in preterm and childbirth experiences, pain management and addictions, Tim’s passion for music turned out to be one of the greatest gifts he could give his child.

Have you noticed that others recognize and value your gifts more than you do? What if it was possible to tame that negative gremlin that sabotages your well-being? What story might evolve and replace the old beliefs that are no longer serving you?

Carrie Scollon knows all too well what that inner critic can sound like, and the ways it has undermined her confidence for years.

Can one decision change everything? It did for Corliss.

After her career and marriage fell apart, Corliss took one step that changed the course of her life—for good.

In this episode, Corliss tells her inspiring story of what it took to pull herself out of one of the most discouraging seasons in her life.

How many of you make new year’s resolutions? If you do, how successful are you at keeping that commitment to yourself?

According to statistics 9-12% of people keep their new year’s resolutions, while one out of four people will quit their new year’s resolution before the end of January. If you believe you are one of those statistics, you are not alone.

What have you done lately that completely terrified you? When you get out of your comfort zone how vulnerable do you feel?

As we celebrate our two-year anniversary, I reflect on the most vulnerable thing I have done in years (maybe ever). In doing so, we are bringing back episode 01 with New York Times Best-Selling author Bob Goff.

What is one strategy that is sure to cultivate Resilience?

Highlighting one of the most valuable practices that is proven to sustain, encourage and lift human spirits this episode dials inro the magic that happens when people help people.

Wrapping up our series of three episodes with a big bow, Jody Luke, Executive Director of “Love Does” is sharing so many powerful ways they have been changing lives around the world.

For the second of our three-part series, we are learning from James Belt, author of “Hope Realized”. Drawing on his insights and involvement with NICA-Works, a non-profit organization based out of Nicaragua, James believes a world free of poverty is possible – when we reimagine the powerful force of hope and what it can do.