Brace yourself for a powerful narrative that explores pivotal moments in the life of author Brandi Cox. On the heels of her newly released memoir "In Better Hands," Brandi reflects on her formative years shaped by sorrow, growth, and overcoming.

In his late twenties, Justin’s life changed when he was hit by a car on his newly purchased Vespa—while on the way to buy a helmet.

Initially, as Justin recovered from his coma, he was unable to talk and had limited mobility. Yet Justin has learned to live with the internal scars and physical manifestations of a traumatic brain injury, refusing to let it stand in the way of his success.

As a child, Bayley Russell would sit with her grandfather as he told her about Mt. Everest—its marvel and majesty, its terrifying danger, its haunting call to adventure-seeking climbers.

Years ago, Bayley was finally able to see Nepal for herself on a mission trip. She fell in love with the people, culture, and breathtaking landscape, which sparked a dream of hiking to the base camp of Mt. Everest one day.

In this poignant episode of A Resilience Project, Cindy Thompson welcomes Debbie McCulloch, a retired pharmacist and host of the podcast "Older & Bolder." Drawing from personal tragedy, Debbie discusses the traumatic loss of her youngest sister to homicide, an unsolved case that continues to haunt her family.

Have you noticed how easy it is to focus on the adversities or inconveniences in your day? If you are someone who feels like the world is against you, or that nothing ever seems to go your way you are not alone.

In a world saturated with negative news and overwhelming events, it is easy to succumb to a mindset that constantly anticipates risks and dangers. Join Cindy Thompson as she delves into the “What is Going Well” practice, inspired by Dr. Martin Seligman’s positive psychology. In addition to a strong Gratitude practice, it’s a conscious effort to override our inherent bias toward negativity. Learn about confirmation bias and how our focus determines our reality.

Why is finding our purpose in life so important to our wellbeing?

If we are not clear on what fulfills us, we might find ourselves wandering through life feeling empty and unmotivated. Once we click into our purpose and meaning, we discover what truly fills our cup.

In this episode, Cindy Thompson, host of A Resilience Project is the guest of Peter McCully on the PQB Beat podcast.

Can you recall the last time you had a long stretch of challenges, back-to-back with no end in sight? When this happens, do you find yourself wondering” why me?” It is natural to feel like this season will never end, and it is especially difficult to recognize the opportunities hidden within the adversity.

How can you live with resilience and well-being in a world filled with stress, fear, and endless demands?

Dr. Susan Biali Haas is here to show us it’s possible to break the cycle of overwhelm and exhaustion using simple, science-based shifts that restore joy, health, and meaning to your work and life.

If you reflect on some of the major adversities in life, who are the people who picked you up and encouraged you to carry on? Whether it is friends, family or significant other, having someone walk you through is critical for bouncing back. But what if it isn’t easy to connect with others?

Do you have a first aid kit tucked away in your car or home? Have you ever purchased insurance of some kind? Or created a plan in case of an emergency?

For many of us, we don’t think twice about preparing for disasters. But how often do we think about building our own personal resilience plan to weather times of uncertainty, chaos, or distress?

Exploring the idea of a resilience plan is often on the mind of Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier, a bilingual and award-winning workplace mental health expert, psychologist, advisor and speaker.