Strength thru Vulnerability
88 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago - ★★★★★ - 18 ratingsThe Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast is all about sharing the difficult things on our hearts, allowing others to know that they're not alone in whatever they're going through.
And this is bigger than just a podcast. #StrengththruVulnerability is a movement to show the world that when we are vulnerable, we allow others to truly see US. We allow each other to truly see how human and connected we all are.
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From Depressed to Thriving: how a former Fortune 500 Exec transformed his life feat. Tony Loyd
September 19, 2020 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MB"Whether we’re being threatened by a saber tooth tiger or by a project not going well, the body can’t tell the difference." This week I had the privilege of interviewing leadership development expert, author, podcast host, AND former Fortune 500 Executive, Tony Loyd. Tony joined the show to share his experiences of how he went from living a life that was unfulfilling, filled with anxiety and depression, to now living a life of abundant purpose. Find out more about Tony here: https://tonyloyd...
Mental Health & Christianity feat. Alex Thuotte
September 09, 2020 01:34 - 46 minutes - 64.2 MB"Theologically I know that I'm forgiven for my past... But I still need someone to tell me 'Hey, you're okay'." This week I am joined by one of my best friends, Alex Thuotte (pronounced CHEE-OUGHT). He is a faithful Christian and great man, and he was willing to come on the podcast and chat about a topic unknown to him before we started recording; mental health and Christianity. I hope you enjoy this conversation and feel like you're just chilling with us enjoying our bro night! Connect ...
Pro Hockey and Mental Health: The 2020 #1 NWHL Draft Pick Speaks up on Mental Health
September 05, 2020 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.6 MB"This year I struggled more with my mental health than I did the year of my injury (double hip surgery)." This week I had the privilege of talking to the #1 overall draft pick in the 2020 NWHL Draft, Sammy Davis. We chat about what it was like to live through the low of sitting out an entire college season due to needing double hip surgery to then experiencing the high of going #1 overall in the 2020 NWHL draft. We also talk a bit about what strategies Sammy uses to manage her schedule and ...
Finding your true inner self feat. J Stamatelos
August 29, 2020 12:00 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB"Vulnerability matters so much internally with ourselves as we come to accept who we are." In this week's episode I'm joined by author and life coach, J Stamatelos. J was generous enough to come on the show to talk about how so many of us have this feeling of not being "enough" and what we can do about that. He also shares what it takes to find our true inner selves and how vulnerability plays a big role in that. He even shares a bit of his story and talks about what led him to start doing...
Paving the way feat. Dylan Rafaty
August 22, 2020 12:00 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MB“People are fearful. I tell them take fear away. Open the self to learning. The more you're able to learn and open yourself to possibilities, the better you see things.” In this week's episode I am joined by author, entrepreneur, and self ID'd disabled person, Dylan Rafaty. Dylan is a powerhouse when it comes to paving the way of the future for those who are disabled. As you'll hear, he's got a huge heart and speaks to the importance of mentoring our youth, providing access via technology ...
The Importance of Social and Emotional Intelligence feat. Tom McSheehy
August 15, 2020 11:04 - 1 hour - 66.7 MB"Whatever that pain is... be curious about how you can mine the gold in there, because there's benefits there in that pain." In this week's episode I'm joined by licensed social worker, teacher, and author, Tom McSheehy. We go in depth about what social and emotional intelligence is, how 67% of the skills corporations are looking for come from social and emotional intelligence despite its lack of emphasis in the classroom, and how social and emotional learning can help our society avoid trag...
Mending the Heart and Mind Together feat. Tom Dahlborg Sr.
August 08, 2020 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB"The reality of the situation is, if we really want to make a difference in this life and in this world, we need to balance our heart perspective and our head perspective." In this week's episode I'm joined by my very own dad to discuss what it means to use your heart AND your mind to take right action, what needs to change in the US healthcare system, as well as how vulnerability plays a role in healthcare and more! You'll also get to hear more about my dad's latest book coming out title...
Ask Yourself This Question
August 01, 2020 12:00 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MBThis might be the most important question you can ask yourself... Let's make the time and the space for it. Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-dahlborg-jr-52795b129/ [email protected] 207-239-1021
Football and Mental Health: How an NFL Player's Foundation is Changing Lives
July 25, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome to another episode of the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast! This week we catch up with Cathy Hurst, VP of the Hayden Hurst Family Foundation and mother of NFL tight-end, Hayden Hurst. We chat about Hayden's story, why they started up their foundation, what they're doing to help adolescents with their mental/emotional well-being, and more. Learn more about the Hayden Hurst Family Foundation here: https://www.haydenhurstfoundation.com/ Do you have a story to share? Connect with ...
How do you talk to yourself?
July 18, 2020 08:04 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHow do you talk to yourself? I know for me, often my self-talk defaults to negativity, which is scary because our self-talk influences the stories that we tell ourselves about ourselves. Luckily we can change the way we do self-talk, and to do so it takes practicing loving self talk daily. Enjoy the episode! Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.link...
Q-Tip otw #7: take a break
July 11, 2020 14:22 - 5 minutes - 5.37 MBHey y’all! I hope you’re doing well, staying safe, and enjoying the transition to more industries opening up. Just wanted to check in and bring y’all another Q-Tip as I’m out in Michigan on vacation visiting my parents. I hope y’all enjoy 💙
Escaping the Rabbit Hole feat. Tracey Maxfield
July 04, 2020 14:08 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWe are back with another guest in this week's episode! The lovely Tracey Maxfield joins the show this week to discuss her story and what it's like to live with depression, as well as what she's been doing to try and help others amdist her own battle. Hope you all enjoy! Connect with Tracey: https://traceymaxfield.com/ Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahl...
Q-Tip otw #6: Make history. Write things down.
June 27, 2020 11:27 - 12 minutes - 12 MBIn this week's episode we talk about the power of writing things down as well as diving into a bit of what I'm struggling with at the moment... This is a passion-filled episode and I believe you'll sense that. I look forward to hearing your feedback! Stay well. Much love. Tommy Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-dahlborg-...
Q-Tip otw #5: You deserve to do this
June 20, 2020 10:54 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBThank you for listening this week! I hope that this message motivates you to continue meditating or to give meditating a try! It's incredible how centering it can be. I hope you find enjoyment in it! I hope you all have a great week! Much love. Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-dahlborg-jr-52795b129/ [email protected] 20...
Q-Tip otw #4: Why you gotta be so serious?
June 13, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBHey Y'all! Thank you so much for taking the time to check out this week's episode of the Strength thru Vulnerability Podcast! It means the world to me and I truly hope that they have and continue to serve you. This week's episode is a gentle reminder to take yourself a little less seriously. Enjoy listening! Also, if you are able to support financially or share my cousin's GoFundMe for his battle with cancer, that would mean so much. Here's the link to his cause: https://www.gofundme.com/f...
Q-Tip otw #3: A key to deepening relationships
June 06, 2020 11:57 - 4 minutes - 4.25 MBOne of the most important things in all of our lives is our relationships. Whether that be our relationships with ourselves, our parents, a spouse, a friend, a coworker, etc. How can we make these relationships better, deeper, more intimate? We have to have the difficult conversations. We have to talk about the insecurities, the fears, the VULNERABILITIES. It's when we do that, that we truly open our heart and allow for the opportunity to be seen, heard, and accepted. Which is what I...
Q-Tip otw #2: Speaking into someone else' self-narrative
May 30, 2020 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBHey Y'all! I hope you're all doing well during this quarantine period and have found ways to connect with loved ones in some form or fashion. I really hope you enjoy this episode and this tip! There's so much power in how our words make people feel... So let's use that power to help bring out the best in each other. Hoping you all stay well and healthy, and please share this episode with anyone you think would be interested or could benefit from hearing this! Much love, Tommy Do you hav...
What's a Q-Tip?
May 23, 2020 12:00 - 8 minutes - 8.05 MBHey everyone, thanks for listening! I am so grateful to have had so many amazing guests the last few weeks, and yet it felt really good being behind the mic, just you and I this week. I hope that you enjoy this week's "Q-Tip" and really take it to heart. I love y'all, and tune in next week for the next "Q-Tip of the week"! Do you have a story to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlbor...
The Power of Your Voice feat. Kristin Walker
May 16, 2020 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBThis week's episode features the CEO/Founder of the Mental Health News Radio Network, Kristin Walker. Kristin is an incredible human being who has played a huge part in why this podcast started in the first place! She is a wealth of knowledge and heart, and I think you'll be able to sense that thru this discussion. I hope you enjoy, and as always let me know what you think! Enjoy! Connect with Kristin: The Network: https://www.mentalhealthnewsradionetwork.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceb...
Vulnerability's Role in Leadership feat. Patrick Veroneau
May 10, 2020 00:55 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this week's episode we chat with leadership expert, Patrick Veroneau, about the importance of vulnerability when it comes to leadership, as well as the role that emotional intelligence plays in leading others well. This episode is chock full of nuggets of wisdom from Patrick. You're going to want to listen twice. Enjoy! Connect with Patrick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachpatrickv/ Professional Website: https://emeryleadershipgroup.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i...
OCD and Dating feat. Madeleine Scholz-Lague
May 02, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 25 MBWow, this is a huge episode! Dating is such a prevalent part of our society and so many of our lives, and with the vast number of people out there who struggle with OCD, it's important to talk about how this condition plays a part in dating. This episode is full of deep content that'll be sure to teach you a bit about what it's like to date someone with OCD, but also allow you to know that if you struggle with OCD in your relationships, you're not alone. I have too! I hope you enjoy this epi...
Grieving during a Pandemic feat. Darlene Dahlborg
April 25, 2020 14:17 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe grieving process is a difficult thing. It's all the more difficult when we're locked up in our homes, unable to connect with extended family to share a celebration of a loved ones life. In this episode, we talk about these difficulties, as well as what the different stages of the grieving process are, and even a little bit on how we can have some hope during these tough times. I hope you enjoy this conversation with my angel of a mom. Love to all of you. Stay safe, stay calm, and stay ...
Emotional Numbness & Isolation feat. Cole Milazzo
April 18, 2020 13:10 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBHey everyone, thanks for listening! In this episode my good friend Cole Milazzo joins the show and we discuss what emotional numbness and isolation is, how we can handle our emotions in healthy ways, what unhealthy behaviors can look like among so much more! Looking forward to you listening and to hearing your feedback. Connect with Cole: https://www.instagram.com/cole.milazzo/ https://www.facebook.com/cole.milazzo Do you have a story you want to share? Connect with me here: https://ww...
Eating Disorders and OCD feat. Madeleine Sholz-Lague
April 11, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBThank you so much for listening to this episode! There's so much to be said about eating disorders and even the part that OCD can/does play in those, and my hope is that perhaps this episode sheds some light on the topic, or becomes a conversation starter for yourself or for with a loved one. It's important to take care of your body, but let's not forget to also make sure we're taking care of our minds too. Also, a reminder: You are enough, just as you are. So much love. - Tommy Connect...
Money and Mental Health feat. Conner Richardson
April 04, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.4 MBHey everybody! So pumped to be back with another episode this week. This one has been long awaited and couldn't have come at a better time given the quarantine and people being stressed about their finances. Sit back, relax and take a listen and use some of these tips from Conner to help relieve some of that stress from your life during these crazy times. Much love to you all! Stay safe, and stay healthy. <3 Get in touch with Conner! 207-570-8528 [email protected] Do you have a stor...
Art, Depression, and Medication: A powerful testimony feat. Will Blagys
March 28, 2020 16:22 - 33 minutes - 31.2 MBSuch a great conversation with my friend Will Blagys, and it's so inspiring to witness his vulnerability in regards to his depression, use of medication, and other ways that he's sought out treatment. I hope you all enjoy this episode! Connect with Will! https://www.instagram.com/willblagysart/ https://www.instagram.com/will_blagys/ Do you have a story you want to share? Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.co...
Mental Health and the Military feat. Brendan Mercier
March 21, 2020 12:17 - 50 minutes - 46.9 MBWhile I was recording this episode with Brendan, I was just struck by his vulnerability, his honesty, and his desire to help others. As I went back to edit this, I continued to be more and more amazed. This is one of those conversations that you're going to want to listen to multiple times. From sharing his own story and battles with mental health, to speaking about mental health in the military and the challenges our armed forces face, this is jam-packed with incredible nuggets of wisdom, he...
Growing up without a Father feat. Alex Thuotte
March 14, 2020 20:50 - 37 minutes - 35.1 MBHey everyone, thanks for taking the time to listen to today's show! My friend Thuotte and I were chilling one day and decided we'd record a podcast together! He shared some real vulnerable things about growing up without a father, and I think it's going to be helpful to a lot of people! I hope you enjoy this super raw episode, and please leave an honest rating wherever you're hearing this and share this episode with anyone you think may benefit! Y'all rock. <3 Connect with me here: http...
Slight Pivot and What's Next
March 07, 2020 15:51 - 6 minutes - 6.29 MBThanks so much for listening to this short episode this week! Life happens and sometimes you've just got to pivot and come up with something you didn't plan beforehand. Pumped to come back with some great material the next few weeks. Some stellar interviews for you all to look forward to! Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommy-dahlborg-jr-52795b129/ tdahlbor...
OCD and Intrusive Thoughts: A conversation starter
February 29, 2020 18:42 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBDisclaimer: There are some topics in this episode that may be uncomfortable for some listeners to hear being talked about, so please know that going into listening. I am so grateful for all of you who take the time out of your day to listen to these podcasts. This was the start of a conversation about OCD, and being such a personal topic I had to take a couple of recording sessions to get this one done, so if you notice a slight change in audio quality/volume, please forgive me. I mention ...
The nighttime routine you NEED to be doing
February 22, 2020 13:00 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBHey Y'all! This week we're talking about nighttime routines, and how essential they are to setting you up for a solid start to your day. But get ready... This one's coming with a little bit of a twist! I hope you enjoy, and please, reach out to me on social media! I love connecting with you. That's why I'm doing this! Connect with me here: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
What fuels you? feat. Sammy Dahlborg
February 15, 2020 13:00 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBHey Y'all! This was a super fun episode to record, as I got to have an amazing conversation with my older sister, Sammy Dahlborg. Sammy is an internationally published model, former Miss Maine USA, and best big sister ever! In this episode we talk about a range of topics, from bullying, to motivation, to balance and even something called time blocking! Check out the links below to see more from Sammy! Sammy's Personal Page: https://www.instagram.com/samanthadahlborg/ She Feels Citrine: https...
The morning routine you NEED to be doing
February 09, 2020 00:02 - 17 minutes - 16 MBHey everybody! Thanks so much for giving this episode a listen. I really hope that this morning routine helps you to take some time to slow down and start your day's off on the right foot. Please hit me up on social media, let me know what you think about this episode and definitely let me know if you give this routine a try! Here are some links: https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://www.facebook.com/tommy.dahlborg https://twitter.com/tommydahlborgjr https://www.linkedin.c...
Bullying and Mental Health feat. Tom Dahlborg Sr.
February 01, 2020 15:06 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBHey everyone, thanks for listening! This episode was so fun to create because I got to interview my own dad! He is a wealth of knowledge and has the biggest heart, which I'm sure you all will be able to see when you listen to this episode. We talk about what Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs) are, as well as how bullying can play a role in mental health issues and how the combination of both ACEs and bullying can be lethal. I hope you enjoy this episode, as it's filled with so much good ...
Bullying and Mental Health ft. Tom Dahlborg Sr.
February 01, 2020 15:06 - 31 minutes - 29.5 MBHey everyone, thanks for listening! This episode was so fun to create because I got to interview my own dad! He is a wealth of knowledge and has the biggest heart, which I'm sure you all will be able to see when you listen to this episode. We talk about what Adverse Childhood Experiences (or ACEs) are, as well as how bullying can play a role in mental health issues and how the combination of both ACEs and bullying can be lethal. I hope you enjoy this episode, as it's filled with so much goo...
Rebranding and some more exciting news!
January 29, 2020 00:56 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MBHey everyone, thanks for listening! So pumped to be giving this brief update early in the week. Strength thru Vulnerability epitomizes what I'm all about. The power in sharing your story, in sharing your struggles, is so real. Along with that, there's some more exciting news! This podcast has been picked up by the Mental Health News Radio Network! Such an honor, and I'm incredibly grateful. Take a look at their site below and the amazing podcasts on there, and please take a look at the articl...
Holistic Health: Why there's so much more to life than looking good
January 25, 2020 00:43 - 18 minutes - 17 MBHey what's up everyone! Thanks for checking out the second episode of The Tommy Dahlborg Podcast EVER! In this episode we're discussing a bit of what holistic health is, why it matters, as well as how I discovered how truly important it is to treat and attend to your physical, mental, and spiritual health. It's all connected people! Please feel free to reach out to me on social media! I'll provide links below. Thank you for listening! https://www.instagram.com/tommydahlborgjr/ https://w...
We're just getting started!
January 19, 2020 03:18 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBHey everyone! I'm very excited to finally start up a podcast and am so grateful that you're all listening. I really hope that this podcast serves you in one way or another. In this episode you'll hear a bit about why this podcast is a thing, as well as a little bit about my experience with seeking professional help for anxiety and OCD! I hope you look forward to hearing more from me about mental health, the importance of holistic health, and hey, maybe even some stuff about the Patriots beca...