Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★★ - 173 ratingsHow does facing challenges shape the people we become? Often, when we see someone’s achievements or appearance on center-stage, it’s easy for us to believe that the people who have ‘made it’ have special qualities that afforded them a seamless path to the summit of success. Yet the truth reveals something else. Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience is a show highlighting well-known people sharing their less well-known, or even hidden, stories of resilience.
Join host Dr. Taryn Marie, world-renowned speaker and #1 international expert on resilience in leadership and life, as she creates safer spaces for raw and authentic voices to come through and show you how you too can effectively face challenge, change, and complexity to achieve your biggest goals.
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Heart Beats Tech: Charting a Path from Crypto to AI with Empathy and Resilience
April 02, 2024 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBOn this week’s episode of Flourish or Fold, I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Nick Sullivan, a seasoned technologist with over two decades of experience in Silicon Valley. Nick, the former CEO of the cryptocurrency company Heart Rhythm, joined me to share his profound insights on heart-led leadership and the delicate balance between humanity and technology. Nick shares his journey of leading with heart and facing setbacks, including the company's closure due to market crises....
What's the Difference Between Self-Confidence and Self-Worth?
February 20, 2024 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBAs the host of the "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience" podcast, I've had the privilege of speaking with some truly inspiring individuals. But my recent conversation with New York Times best-selling author Jamie Kern Lima, co-founder and the powerhouse behind IT Cosmetics and the author of the newly released book Worthy: How to Believe You Are Enough and Transform Your Life, was a profound reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the transformative power of self-worth. The Journey ...
Can Psychedelics Deepen Our Connection with God?: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Relationship Growth
January 18, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBI'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience," where we dive deep into the transformative world of spiritual growth and the power of psychedelics. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the remarkable Austin Mao, head minister and founder of Ceremonia, an energetic church that's redefining spiritual practice in Colorado. The Energetic Church & Psychedelics as Sacraments: We explored the intriguing concept of an energetic church and how psych...
The Best of Yourself: A Guide to Self-Love, Confidence, and Living an Extraordinary Life
January 11, 2024 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MBIn this episode of Flourish or Fold, I’m honored to welcome manifestation coach and author Kathleen Cameron. Join us as we talk about her transformation from a nurse to a world-traveling empowerment figure through unwavering faith and manifestation principles. Kathleen shares her journey, emphasizing the importance of profound faith, detachment from outcomes, and surrendering to the universe. The Genesis of a Manifested Life: Kathleen's story is nothing short of inspirational. In September...
Making a Difference, One Cup at a Time: The Extraordinary Legacy of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation
December 26, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBIn this episode of Flourish or Fold, I’m joined by Liz Scott, co-executive director of Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation. Liz shares the inspiring story of her daughter, Alex, who started a lemonade stand to raise funds for her hospital which evolved into a foundation that has raised over $300 million for pediatric cancer research. Liz discusses the challenges of dealing with her daughter's illness, the importance of honesty when delivering bad news to children, and the power of small actions...
From Shame to Success: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Healing
December 21, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode of "Flourish or Fold," entrepreneur Jimmy Rex joins us to discuss his personal journey of self-discovery and growth. He shares a pivotal childhood experience that shaped his self-perception and drive for achievement and talks about his transition from a fear-based mindset to one of love and abundance, the transformative power of forgiveness, and the importance of self-acceptance. He also discusses the significance of solitude and meditation in personal development. Turning ...
How a “Death Sentence” Taught Her to Live: One Woman's Story of Living with HIV/AIDS
December 13, 2023 11:00 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBOn this week’s episode of Flourish or Fold, I had the absolute pleasure to host Julie Lewis, the author of the book "Still Positive." Our conversation was centered on her personal journey marked by unexpected challenges and a life-altering health diagnosis. This is not just a story about HIV/AIDS, but a human story about resilience, grace, and humanity in the face of adversity. The Unexpected Call: Julie's life took a dramatic turn when she was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS following a blood tran...
From Heartbreak to Hollywood: An Unforgettable Journey of Resilience
December 05, 2023 11:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBIn this episode of Flourish or Fold, I am positively delighted to host Quinton Aaron, star of the Academy Award winning film "The Blind Side." Quinton joins me to discuss his life experiences, including his health challenges and personal struggles. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-love, and leading with love and also shares his belief in a higher power and the importance of taking control of one's destiny. Here are some key takeaways from our conversation: Moving Forward, ...
The “Key” to Maintaining an Open Heart in a World Filled with Pain and Uncertainty
November 30, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBI recently had the pleasure of hosting Caitlin Crosby, the founder and CEO of The Giving Keys on this week’s episode of Flourish or Fold. Caitlin is a visionary who has been named among Oprah's Super Soul 100 list. Her company, The Giving Keys, is a jewelry and lifestyle brand that operates on a pay-it-forward model which creates products with inspirational words and encourage customers to pass them on to someone who needs them more. Each key comes with a story of why it was given away. Her...
The Most Empowering Path: Self-Love for Women
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBOn this week’s episode "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience," I had the pleasure of interviewing Jenna Banks, a keynote speaker, social impact entrepreneur, and best-selling author of the book I Love Me More: How To Find Happiness and Success Through Self-Love.Jenna's work is centered around empowering women and promoting self-love, a topic that is often misunderstood and undervalued in our society. The Misconception of Self-Love Jenna began our conversation by addressing the common mi...
CDM Media - Integrated Media PANEL FIRESIDE CHAT: Prioritizing Self-Care and Reaching Your Potential
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWe’ve changed things up a bit with this latest episode of our podcast, "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience." Today we are featuring my appearance from a couple of weeks ago when I moderated a panel for CDM Media - Integrated Media. It was truly an honor to volunteer my time and donate my best-selling books to be of service to executives in Human Resources. I was so grateful to be able to shares my inspiration for writing The 5 Practices of Highly Resilient People, which was heavily inf...
The Power of Regret: Embracing and Growing from Life’s Lessons
August 17, 2023 16:28 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBI'm thrilled to share with you the latest episode of our podcast, "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience." This time, we had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Pink, the author of the insightful book "The Power of Regret." In our conversation, we delved into the often-avoided topic of regret. Daniel shared his belief that openly discussing our regrets, learning from them, and planning our growth from these experiences is crucial. This aligns perfectly with our mission of sharing resilience sto...
Embracing Pain: The Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential with Suzy Batiz
July 25, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode of Flourish or Fold, I had the pleasure of interviewing Suzy Batiz, the founder of Poo-Pourri, and Alive OS. Our conversation was a deep dive into the importance of accepting life's dualities, the power of resonance and dissonance, and the transformative potential of fear. We discuss the importance of accepting pain and suffering in life while Suzy shares her personal journey of rediscovering acceptance and the impact it has had on her. We talk about how being in resonance b...
Unleashing the Power of Possibility: Seeing Opportunities in Moments of Challenge
July 18, 2023 04:13 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB"Resilience is the essence of being human, it's intimately and directly connected to our humanity." "We are all both a masterpiece and a work in progress." Welcome to Season 3 of The Flourish or Fold Podcast! As a podcast host, I've had the privilege of engaging in enlightening discussions about resilience, a concept that is often misunderstood. In this first episode, I explore the concept of resilience and introduce the five practices of highly resilient people, a topic that I believe is ...
Finding Your Zone of Genius with Entrepreneur Mike Zeller
July 20, 2022 08:00 - 45 minutes - 49 MB“Failure is when you quit; learning is when you keep going.” Key Points: How Mike learned to identify the Zone of Genius (3:29) How to navigate trauma through experiences with your family (10:32) Why he’s finding his most productive period in his 40s and 50s (18:20) More ways to deal with trauma and work through it (25:39) How Mike’s journey has led to hope with emotional intimacy (35:21) Links Mentioned: Find Your Zone of Genius Astra Nova School Follow Mike: Facebook Instagram ...
Navigating Loss and Building Momentum with Dr. Mike Moreno
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 70.2 MB“Tell me what you’ve done, not what you failed to do.” Key Points: Why Mike came up with the 17 day diet (2:31) How a patient helped him to develop “walk with your doc” (8:20) How Mike navigated the loss of his sister, mother, and his divorce (14:48) How he learned from his youth to cope with this loss (19:57) Why respecting stress helps us to manage our lives (25:36) How to build momentum in your life (30:21) Why it’s important to build from a strong foundation (39:15) Links Mentio...
Rethinking Transformation as Evolution with Entrepreneur Heidi Powell
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 54 minutes - 57.4 MB“Something good can come out of a pocket of hurt.” Key Points: How letting go gives you clarity and freedom to receive what comes (13:20) Why complete surrender requires commitment, time, and patience (23:47) How Heidi’s “get fit” challenge helps people find authenticity and vulnerability (30:18) Why the process of finding, creating, and becoming is cyclical (38:22) How alignment helps us to evolve to a higher level of self (45:48) Links Mentioned: Hope for the Flowers The Surrender...
Backing Yourself with Coach Michael Bungay Stanier
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 47 minutes - 50.3 MB“Sharing struggle helps people to connect.” Key Points: How taking on your messy life can help you create your next big project (2:31) Why Michael decided to back himself on his book project (21:40) How his vulnerability practice has helped him succeed (33:29) Links Mentioned: Box of Crayons How to Begin: Start Doing Something That Matters Follow Michael: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website
Healing Yourself with Relationship Renegades Rachele Brooke Smith and Emilio Palafox
April 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MB“Life is like the ocean; there are always going to be waves, you just need to learn how to surf.” Key Points: Why cultivating a healthy relationship with yourself can help to build a better relationship with others (5:29) How trauma-bonding works (9:37) How Emilio navigated out of his savior complex (19:18) How Rachele learned confidence from her time in gymnastics (30:14) How to heal over time through your work (37:27) Why triggers can be gifts (48:18) How we can learn from understa...
Standing Out Instead of Fitting In with Photographer Ksyenia Berson
March 30, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 53.4 MB“How you do anything is how you do everything.” Key Points: The importance of talking about things you love with friends (5:31) How to build more confidence through challenging self-limiting beliefs (8:13) Why struggling to fit in during photography school helped Kseniya to find herself (17:30) The importance of presenting yourself well to achieve your goals (26:41) How to find your tribe and avoid the feeling of “fitting in” (33:20) How understanding your strengths will help you see ...
Standing Out Instead of Fitting In with Photographer Kseniya Berson
March 30, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 53.4 MB“How you do anything is how you do everything.” Key Points: The importance of talking about things you love with friends (5:31) How to build more confidence through challenging self-limiting beliefs (8:13) Why struggling to fit in during photography school helped Kseniya to find herself (17:30) The importance of presenting yourself well to achieve your goals (26:41) How to find your tribe and avoid the feeling of “fitting in” (33:20) How understanding your strengths will help you see ...
Replacing the Myth of Self-Made with Founder David Zamir
March 23, 2022 08:00 - 50 minutes - 53.1 MB“People are not self-made.” Key Points: How David’s parents’ separation presented a challenge as a youth (7:20) Why he was inspired to start Nana Academy (18:31) The importance of pulling all the levers of resiliency (26:17) How to learn from conscious conversations (32:52) Why meeting people where they are at is so important (37:24) How trade curriculum inspired Nana Academy (42:31) Follow David: LinkedIn Twitter
From Surviving to Thriving with Former NFL Athlete Seth Joyner
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB“Roadblocks are inevitable.” Key Points: How sticking with football changed Seth’s life (9:25) Why dreams and desires manifest at their own pace (16:50) How he found ways to persevere when coaches didn’t believe in him (26:39) What it means to be in the correct mindset (41:16) How he cultivates this mindset (43:16) How Seth went from surviving to thriving in the NFL (49:36) Follow Seth: YouTube Facebook Instagram Twitter Website
Leaders Creating Leaders with Entrepreneur Gerard Adams
February 23, 2022 09:00 - 54 minutes - 57.5 MB“The work works.” Key Points: How grittiness and scrappiness aided Gerard in his career (4:31) The importance of the divine feminine (7:55) How we can learn from adversity (15:43) The importance of humbling yourself with success (23:21) How creating stillness helps to align yourself (32:10) How faith factors into entrepreneurship (37:21) How Gerard has found ways to be resilient (44:20) Links Mentioned: We Are The New Ancestors Film Follow Gerard: Facebook Instagram Twitter W...
The Myths and Truths of Resilience with Dr. Taryn Marie
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB“As humans, being resilient is the essence of what it means to be at the epicenter of our humanity.” Key Points: What exactly resilience is (8:10) What stands in our way of harnessing resilience ((10:01) The myths and truths of resilience (11:10) Links Mentioned: Flourish: The 5 Practices of Particularly Resilient People Priority Waitlist
The Myths and Truths of Resilience with Dr. Taryn
February 16, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MB“As humans, being resilient is the essence of what it means to be at the epicenter of our humanity.” Key Points: What exactly resilience is (8:10) What stands in our way of harnessing resilience ((10:01) The myths and truths of resilience (11:10) Links Mentioned: Flourish: The 5 Practices of Particularly Resilient People Priority Waitlist
Using Vulnerability to Heal Burnout with VA Administrator Ryan Vega
January 26, 2022 09:00 - 58 minutes - 60.6 MB“You learn something from everybody.” Key Points: How the VA has has formed Ryan’s journey (2:19) How finding medical school helped define his career (11:32) What he learned through the challenge of losing a good friend to cancer (19:20) The importance of the why in his medical care experience (29:14) How connection was a grounding force in his struggles through grieving and loss (41:43) The power of vulnerability in burnout (46:35) Links Mentioned: Flourish: The 5 Practices of Part...
Redefining Success with World Champion Wrestler Lee Kemp
January 19, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 74.4 MB“Your greatest hopes and greatest fears are seldom realized.” Key Points: How Lee has found himself at this point in life’s journey (2:30) How he relates to those with nothing, the homeless near his apartment (12:40) How the challenges of training to be an Olympic champion shaped who he is today (18:25) How the challenge of the 1980 Olympic boycott taught him acceptance (31:59) How “god moments” changed he and his kids’ lives (46:30) Links Mentioned: Winning Gold: Success Secrets of ...
Creating Inclusiveness and Happiness from Trauma with Maryann Kerr
January 12, 2022 09:00 - 1 hour - 62.2 MB“Courage is just fear walking.” Key Points: What Maryann learned from her relationship with her father and sister (7:31) How managing bullying in the workplace helped her mission of inclusiveness (14:20) Why discovering ADHD can help create feelings of “enoughness” (20:39) How we can disown the hurt from others, especially through social media (25:42) How she managed general transmission in her family (30:47) How understanding privilege helps in understanding trauma (35:38) How to jo...
Deciding Between Payment and Passion with Chef Palak Patel
January 05, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 36.1 MB“Whenever you look for something in the present, you might find your answer in the past.” Key Points: How leaving the corporate world started Palak on the path to the woman she is today (2:10) How she came to the decision to leave corporate (9:24) What it was like to believe in herself at this crucial moment (12:31) Advice in deciding between payment and passion (15:28) How living her dream without fear of failure strengthened her (20:21) What resilience has looked like for Palak (24:...
Healing Trauma As It Shows Up with Dr. Taryn
December 22, 2021 09:00 - 48 minutes - 51.7 MB(TW: sexual assault) “We’re not responsible for what happened to us. We are responsible for our own healing.” Key Points: What resilience means to Dr. Taryn (2:19) How breaking down abandonment can aid us in our journey (7:21) How Dr. Taryn has managed different traumatic events from her life (18:30) The importance of self dialogue in digesting these events (26:24) How managing Post Traumatic Stress as normative and not a disorder can help (31:13) How her dog helped her to manage PTS...
Answering the Call with Entrepreneur Ryan Blair
December 15, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes - 58.1 MB“Legends are made of vulnerable men and women.” Key Points: How Ryan’s rough upbringing brought about the drive for his life’s dream (3:27) Why teaching others through your own experience is so important (6:58) How to find beauty and the plan in the mess (10:39) Why learning how to sing helps you find your voice (15:11) How to accept a new mentor into your life (19:42) How to exercise comfortability while things are uncomfortable (24:23) The importance of celebrating the battles we’v...
Balancing Your Growth with Artist Case Kenny
December 08, 2021 09:00 - 59 minutes - 61.2 MB“Closure is not a team sport.” Key Points: How Case’s process of sharing uplift to the world started (1:24) How to grow a podcast with a purpose (5:29) How challenges help form us into who we are (14:24) How to decide to blaze your own path (19:39) The importance of balance in growth (26:30) The key to discerning facts from feelings (31:32) How creating a narrative of what you do want creates a redeeming story (41:21) Follow Case: Facebook Instagram
Staying Grounded with Former Pro Athlete Mike Quick
December 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB“There’s no plan B.” Key Points: How to stay grounded when you attract a lot of attention (4:27) How to see your potential early on in your career (7:21) How having support makes a career successful (10:27) How Mike’s mom kept him grounded through his life and career (16:28) The different options that led to him joining the NFL (22:04) How his first major injury affected his journey (31:09) What training camp was like for Mike (35:52) How to discover your why (41:36) Follow Mike: ...
Understanding Ourselves with CEO & Founder Natalie Egan
November 24, 2021 09:00 - 57 minutes - 60 MB(CW: suicide attempt) “We can’t understand each other until we understand ourselves.” Key Points: How DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) shows up in the workplace (1:45) How to differentiate your company from others (4:57) What motivated Natalie to found her company, Translator Inc. (8:31) How to teach empathy at scale (15:23) How Natalie’s struggle confronting others’ expectations informed her journey (20:26) The magical moment she realized her identity (29:24) How to find conte...
Showing Up for Ourselves with "Ya Fav Trashman" Terrill Haigler
November 17, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 67.2 MB“Pay for past decisions or get paid past decisions.” Key Points: How theatre taught Terrill to never give up (2:49) How to navigate the lowest lows and highest highs (5:24) Why certain movements took off during the pandemic (10:21) What adulthood can do to your perception of sanitation workers (21:01) How to find your voice and learn to use it (27:20) The importance of showing up (35:52) How a strategic game plan is essential to change (42:29) How vulnerability helps you get through...
Building Resistance to Defeat with Musician Will Evans
November 10, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 52.6 MB“Nature has everything we need to balance our egos.” Key Points: The past challenges that formed Will in to the man he is today (5:28) Tools to build resistance to defeat (11:40) How nature teaches us about growth and death (19:11) What you learn from playing live music (26:45) The north star that guides Will through life (31:27) How thinking of possibility helps you work through challenge (39:20) Follow Will: Facebook Instagram Website
Cultivating Productive Perseverance with Former FBI Agent Greg Stejskal
November 03, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 38.8 MB“You probably learn more from failure than you do from success.” Key Points: The challenges that have shaped Greg as a person and as an FBI agent (2:21) How success impacts your work ethic (5:29) What the FBI case files taught Greg (11:30) How productive perseverance helps you progress (15:32) How your work builds your legacy (26:19) Links Mentioned: FBI Case Files Michigan: Tales of a G-Man Follow Greg: LinkedIn Website
Overcoming Fear and Doubt with Mindset Coach Henry Ammar
October 27, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 53.4 MB“If I’m gonna go through it, I need to grow through it.” Key Points: How being a part of the largest European music festival inspired Henry to become a coach (1:43) How to find purpose on your journey (10:31) How we can find strength to slay our personal dragons (17:49) How to overcome challenges (24:38) Henry takes us through his daily clearing process practice (34:28) Follow Henry: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website
Finding Your Voice with Singer/Songwriter Chase Bell
October 20, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 50.6 MB“The longest 18 inches any human can travel is from their head to their heart.” Key Points: How challenges help you progress on your journey (4:23) The aspects of songwriting that are timeless (8:23) The importance of self love along the creative journey (14:51) How to find your voice (21:29) The danger of self-comparison (29:48) How the process of artist collaboration works (35:23) Chase shares a song (43:20) Follow Chase: Facebook Instagram Twitter Website
Pivoting through Change with Mission-Driven Musician Jessica Lynn
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 54 minutes - 57 MB“With the right mindset, you can do anything you want to do.” Key Points: How challenges have formed and shaped Jessica into the woman she is today (1:24) Why a special type of passion helps us to be successful (8:31) How a rescue dog helped her create a game plan during the pandemic (14:21) How mission driven organizations can help a musical career (19:00) What we can do in the moments of challenge change and complexity (21:51) How to follow your gut in pivoting through challenges (2...
Learning True Grit and Grace with Coach Amberly Lago
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB“If we can get out of our ego, and be of service, that’s where the magic happens.” Key Points: How to cultivate abundance (6:31) How valuable it is to have vulnerable conversations in resiliency (15:27) How important community is to facing the messiness of life (25:12) What first steps to take in practicing vulnerability (31:18) The power in recognizing we have choice (41:52) How the PACER method can helps with motivation (48:29) Links Mentioned: True Grit and Grace the book Follo...
Reframing Mental Health with Creator Ben Nemtin
October 13, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 50.8 MB“You can’t do your job if you don’t feel like yourself.” Key Points: How Ben was able to show resilience as the pandemic hit (1:21) What kind of tool kit has helped his mental health (4:04) How exercise can release negative energy (9:28) How weaknesses can become strengths as we embrace them (15:21) Why looking for inspiration in others can shape your life (20:38) The importance of creating accountability around your goals (27:13) How reframing anxiety can become a learning experienc...
Welcome to Flourish or Fold!
October 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 minute - 8.91 MBWelcome to the show! Join host Dr. Taryn Marie, world-renowned speaker and #1 international expert on resilience in leadership and life, as she creates safer spaces for raw and authentic voices to come through and show you how you too can effectively face challenge, change, and complexity to achieve your biggest goals. Find show notes and more at https://www.resilience-leadership.com/