Resilient Butterfly

Trauma does not always come from one clear moment. Sometimes it lives in layers, in patterns that repeat, in reactions that feel bigger than the present moment. Host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with therapist Brian Gong to talk through what EMDR really is, how it works beyond talk therapy, and why insight alone is not always enough to create change.

Brian shares what drew him into therapy, how he found EMDR, and what he has seen o...

Candy Finnigan joins host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin for a deeply honest conversation about recovery, intervention, and the moments that quietly change everything. Candy shares the personal turning point that led her into sobriety, long before her life appeared to be falling apart on the outside, and reflects on how one family member’s refusal to look away altered the course of her marriage, motherhood, and future.

As the conversation unfo...

This conversation opens up the story behind a long-standing partnership built on advocacy, recovery, and a belief that healing is never one size fits all. Host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with her business partner and friend, Steve Feldman, to reflect on how their work grew from early consulting roots into a nationwide model grounded in care coordination, integrity, and resilience.

They talk honestly about long-term recovery, fami...

In this powerful episode of Resilient Butterfly, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Dr. Lori Leyden, PhD, to explore a deeply personal and transformative journey of healing trauma through compassion, presence, and grace. Dr. Leyden shares how her own childhood trauma, near death experience, and lifelong spiritual inquiry led her to develop a trauma healing approach now used around the world.

Together, they discuss her humanitar...

In this episode of Resilient Butterfly, we explore resilience, healing, and the many pathways available for trauma recovery. We believe there is more than one way to heal, and this conversation is about expanding possibility rather than endorsing any single approach.

Host Pam Feinberg Rivkin sits down with Dr. Chantel Thomas to discuss her personal journey into trauma, addiction, and recovery work. Dr. Thomas shares how her family b...

In this episode of Resilient Butterfly, we sit down with trauma therapist Ryan Soave to explore how trauma shows up in our lives, even when we do not recognize it. We talk about the difference between stress and trauma, why childhood patterns follow us into adulthood, and how recovery often begins with understanding rather than blame. Ryan shares how his own healing led him into this work and why emotional vulnerability matters, es...

Join Resilient Butterfly host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin as she sits down with licensed mental health counselor and author Tricia Youngs to explore what it truly takes to heal from complex trauma. Tricia shares the story behind her book Rescued, her early recovery journey, the turning points that shaped her resilience, and the deep emotional work that led her to help others heal. She explains the hidden roots of love addiction, the impact...

In this inspiring episode of Resilient Butterfly, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Dr. Kimberly Dunn, Associate Professor at Florida Atlantic University and Executive Director of Champions Empowering Champions. Dr. Dunn shares her remarkable journey as a first-generation college student who briefly experienced foster care during a challenging time in her family, then went on to earn her Ph.D., build a fulfilling academic car...

In this deeply moving episode of Resilient Butterfly, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin welcomes Erica Coulston, co-founder of Walk The Line Spinal Cord Injury Recovery. Erica shares her extraordinary 24-year journey following a life-changing accident—one defined by resilience, innovation, and unwavering determination. Together, they explore how Erica transformed personal tragedy into purpose, building a thriving recovery community and insp...

In this episode of Resilient Butterfly, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Jonathan Kemp, an author and mental health advocate from the U.K. whose remarkable story redefines resilience. Born into privilege and tradition as the future third Viscount Rockdale, Jonathan shares his deeply personal journey through dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and the generational pressures of aristocratic life. From working as a police officer to bu...

In this heartfelt conversation, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with author and advocate Julie Barth to talk about resilience through life’s most difficult seasons. Julie shares her journey as a young caregiver to her daughter born with special needs, her husband Colin’s battle with pancreatic cancer, and her decade-long struggle in an abusive marriage. With raw honesty, she reflects on the loneliness of caregiving, the brokenne...

Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Dr. Barbara Krantz, a family medicine and addiction medicine physician, to share a powerful story of resilience that began with migraine treatment in the 1980s and led to iatrogenic opioid dependence, detox, and a life of service in addiction medicine. Dr Krantz opens up about the stigma she faced as a young physician and mother, the turning points that moved her into recovery, and why compassion ...

In this inspiring conversation, Pam welcomes Natalie Ledwell, co-founder of Mind Movies, to share her extraordinary journey from a country town in Australia to building a global movement in personal development. Natalie opens up about her early family struggles, how ambition first fueled her drive, and the pivotal moment when she discovered the power of visualization and mindset. Together, we explore the creation of Mind Movies, th...

In this powerful conversation we sit down with Dr. Donna Marks, educator, psychotherapist, and author of Learn Grow Forgive and Exit the Maze. Donna opens up about her personal journey through trauma, addiction, and recovery and how those experiences shaped her life’s work of guiding others toward healing and self-love.

We explore the wisdom of A Course in Miracles, the tug of war between ego and spirit, and how choosing love over f...

In this episode of Resilient Butterfly, we’re joined by criminal defense attorney Adam Rossen for a powerful conversation about justice, compassion, and what it really means to help someone turn their life around.

Adam shares how his South Florida law firm takes a people-first approach - treating clients not just as cases, but as humans with complex stories, struggles, and families behind them. From DUIs to domestic violence to ment...

In this powerful episode of The Resilient Butterfly, Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Thatcher Shively for a raw and deeply human conversation about trauma, addiction, transformation, and the unexpected journey to becoming a recovery coach. From growing up with chaos and confusion to finding solace in music - and later, a destructive relationship with substances - Thatcher shares how he hit rock bottom, found hope, and ultimately...

In this powerful and moving conversation, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin welcomes guests John Lipscomb and Adrienne Lugo, co-authors of The Painting and the Piano, a memoir of trauma, addiction, healing, and love.

John and Adrienne share the deeply personal journeys that shaped them — from childhood abuse and addiction to recovery and ultimately, finding each other. With raw honesty and heart, they reflect on the pain of the past, the res...

What happens when the media sensationalizes a struggle — but forgets to show the healing? In this unforgettable episode, Alisa Fliss shares the powerful truth behind her journey with eating disorders, recovery, and being featured in an HBO documentary that left out the most important part: her rise. From childhood experiences shaped by mixed messages about body image to a military career that masked deeper pain, Alisa’s story disma...

In this powerful and heart-stirring episode of Resilient Butterfly, Dr. Louise Stanger opens up about the defining losses in her life—from her father’s suicide at age seven to the sudden death of her infant son and first husband. Through deeply personal stories, she reveals how pain shaped her path but never defined her spirit. Louise shares how grief, when met with courage, connection, and honest reflection, can transform into a l...