Reignite Resilience
Ready to shake things up and bounce back stronger than ever? Tune in to the Reignite Resilience Podcast with Pam and Natalie! We're all about sharing real-life stories of people who've turned their toughest moments into their biggest wins. Each episode is packed with: tales of triumph Practical tips to help you grow Expert advice to navigate life's curveballs Whether you're an entrepreneur chasing your dreams, an athlete pushing your limits, or just someone looking to level up in this crazy world, we've got your back! Join us as we dive into conversations that'll light a fire in your belly and give you the tools to tackle whatever life throws your way. It's time to reignite your resilience, one episode at a time.
Episodes
Fire rarely reignites in a noisy room. We bring in a veteran divorce mediator to show how quiet skills—neutrality, boundaries, and deep listening—turn high-conflict standoffs into agreements people can live with. From personal triggers to client blowups, he walks us through the real work behind “staying neutral” and why it’s not a stance but a job: set expectations, shut down disrespect, and come prepared with options...
A better divorce starts with better decisions. We sit down with Joe, a seasoned divorce mediator and finance pro, to unpack how couples can end a marriage without burning down their futures. Instead of letting a stranger define “fair,” Joe shows how to bring control back to the table: build a realistic budget, map parenting time with intention, and negotiate support and property division with eyes wide open.
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Fire fades. Momentum stays if you know how to rebuild it. In this episode, Dr. Christiana Schroeder shares a clear system for turning goals into action. Her STEP method—Simplify, Tell, Examine, Praise—helps you speak goals into existence, track small wins, and understand where real resilience comes from on both strong and weak days.
We talk about voice as more than tone. It’s your message, your work, and your purpose. ...
Your spark hides under noise, routine, and goals that don’t fit anymore. In this episode, Dr. Christiana Schroeder, TEDx speaker, professor, and best-selling author, explains how small rituals help you rebuild focus and energy. She calls it Petite Practice—tiny, repeatable actions that move you forward every day.
Christiana shares lessons from her move from Germany to the U.S., where structure met hustle. She breaks do...
Burnout is loud. Recovery is quiet and intentional. In this episode, author, coach, and veteran journalist John DeDakis shares how real resilience takes shape in workplaces and in life. We focus on practical ways leaders and teams build human-centered cultures that perform without exhaustion.
John outlines a simple vision for change: make space for life so attention returns to the present. Pair experienced employees wi...
What if your hardest seasons became the fuel for your most meaningful work? In this episode, journalist and novelist John DeDakis shares how loss, discipline, and truth shaped his purpose.
John’s path started at American Forces Network in Germany, where he interviewed Alfred Hitchcock. From there, he moved through local news and on to CNN, where the nonstop pace demanded a creative outlet. Fiction became that outlet. H...
A blinding light. A mountain watching. A tree she had chosen long before. Holly Porter’s near-death experience did not end in the hospital. Through guided hypnosis, she revisited what she could not explain and uncovered one sentence that changed her life: love them where they’re at. That shift removed judgment, eased grief, and redefined how she works, heals, and connects.
We explore the line between dreams, nightmares...
A new guest. A clear sky. One question that matters. How do you reignite your fire when life blows it out?
Holly Porter is a CEO, retreat leader, and survivor of a 70-day battle with COVID. She shares her story from intubation and isolation to clarity and purpose. She returned with direction, firm boundaries, and a mission that reshaped her work and her life.
In the ICU, she lost all five senses. She describes the silen...
We share the messy, honest journey from podcast to book series and why The Quiet Gift exists: to turn quiet struggles into usable wisdom and help people feel seen. We talk dyslexia, shame, resilience, and how leaders and parents can support neurodiversity with simple, human choices.
• scrapping the first 64 pages to find the right form
• choosing a fable with journal prompts for reflection
• the red j...
When Natalie found herself frozen at the sight of a simple form asking about her relationship status, she didn't expect the visceral reaction that followed. "That's rude," she thought, refusing to check the "divorced" box that suddenly felt like an unwanted label being forced upon her identity.
This moment of unexpected triggering opens a profound conversation with divorce coach ...
Madisen Rose shares her journey of founding Better Half to Whole, a platform that helps people rebuild after divorce with intention, compassion, and self-trust through nervous system regulation and somatic healing.
• Divorce creates unexpected social challenges as friendships shift and couple dynamics change
• Setting up consistent check-in times with supportive friends provides structure during emotional...
Natalie and Pam continue with Berin Wachsmann on mindset, nature, and fly fishing to build resiliency, mental health, and practical wellness habits.
Episode Summary:
Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass sit down with Berin Wachsmann for part two. Berin shows how presence, intention, and time in nature quiet the inner critic and strengthen resiliency. The discussion covers mental health, service, frequency, and why journe...
Natalie and Pam talk with Berin Wachsmann about fly fishing, wellness, and resiliency. Learn how nature, mindset, and service strengthen daily life.
Episode Summary:
Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass welcome Berin Wachsmann, a Colorado fly fishing guide and life coach. He shares how time in nature, mindful presence, and joyful energy fuel resiliency and mental health. The conversation explores lessons from fly fishing...
Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass continue their conversation with Troy Casey, the Certified Health Nut. Troy explains why returning to nature drives real health results. He calls out research bias in modern nutrition, the pitfalls of quick fixes, and the lure of influencer shortcuts. He offers a simple starting point, the mirror, then builds a plan around water, real food, sleep, movement, and sunlight. He closes with re...
In this episode of Reignite Resilience, Natalie Davis and Pamela Cass sit down with Troy Casey, widely known as the Certified Health Nut. From his beginnings as a Versace model in Milan to decades of exploring indigenous healing, herbal medicine, fasting, and meditation, Troy shares his powerful journey of transformation. He opens up about overcoming addiction, studying with masters across the globe, and building a pe...
Our brains and bodies can become addicted to high cortisol states, making normal, relaxed states feel wrong. By recognizing and rewriting the stories we tell ourselves, we can break these cycles and create sustainable ways to thrive without constant stress.
• Understanding how neural pathways form and create "stories" that guide our behavior
• Identifying dysfunctional stories by noticing discon...
Resilience is not only in your mind. It is in your chemistry. In this episode, Jenny Evans, global speaker and resilience expert, explains how your body’s stress response impacts your ability to recover from challenges.
You’ll learn how cortisol puts your “Sneaky Pete” brain in charge and shuts down logic and creativity. Jenny shares how a 30 to 60 second “microburst” of physical activity resets your brain chemistry an...
What if that critical voice in your head isn't actually you? What if it's a parasite feeding off your energy and deliberately trying to destroy you?
Emma, trauma expert and founder of the "Reclaim Your Shameless" program, reveals the shocking truth about our inner critics - they function exactly like internalized narcissists. In this paradigm-shifting conversation, she dismantles the comm...
Ever wonder why years of therapy, mindfulness practices, and self-help books haven't freed you from those persistent feelings of shame and self-doubt? Emma Lyons, trauma-informed healer and founder of the Trauma Matrix, reveals the missing piece: most of us have internalized a narcissistic system of control that operates as our inner critic.
This eye-opening conversation exposes how approximately 80% of ...
What's the real cost of being "nice" in a world that demands it? Amira Barger joins us for a transformative conversation about breaking free from the harmful constraints of niceness to embrace what she calls "nerve" – the courage to speak truth, set boundaries, and challenge broken systems.
Amira shares a powerful childhood story that perfectly illustrates the communication disconnect...
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