Resilient Butterfly
Resilient Butterfly is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to celebrating the strength of survivors and the extraordinary power of transformation, healing, and growth. Hosted by Pam Feinberg-Rivkin—a seasoned nurse, founder of Feinberg Consulting, and compassionate advocate with decades of experience—this podcast dives deep into life's messiest challenges: relationships, family dynamics, mental health, addiction, and more. Each episode features inspiring stories of resilience, expert insights, and meaningful conversations that remind us we are not perfect—nor are we meant to be. Pam invites you to explore the journeys of those who have faced life's darkest moments and emerged with newfound hope, dignity, and purpose. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, validation, or tools to navigate your own path, Resilient Butterfly offers a space for connection and empowerment. Together, let’s embrace the mess, honor the struggle, and celebrate the breakthroughs. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform, and join a community that believes in grace, hope, and the indomitable human spirit.
Episodes
At just 17, John Katona’s life changed forever when he fell asleep at the wheel and awoke paralyzed. But what could have ended his future became the beginning of an extraordinary journey. In this powerful episode of Resilient Butterfly, John opens up about surviving a life-altering car crash, navigating a broken insurance system, and fighting a five-year legal battle—representing himself—to fund his independence.
Now a successful mu...
In this deeply moving episode of Resilient Butterfly, Dr. John Dyben—Chief Clinical Officer at Hanley Foundation—shares groundbreaking insights from over two decades on the front lines of addiction recovery. From the life-changing Casa Flores program supporting pregnant women with substance use disorders, to innovative care for first responders and a one-of-a-kind therapeutic experience for children ages 7–12, this conversation unp...
In this powerful and heart-centered episode of Resilient Butterfly, we sit down with the extraordinary Denise Klein—CEO, co-owner, and soul behind Milestones Ranch Malibu, one of the most respected dual-diagnosis treatment centers in the country. From her early days in in-home therapy to 35 years of pioneering compassionate care, Denise shares how her personal journey shaped her life’s work in addiction and mental health recovery.
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In this heartfelt and deeply moving episode of Resilient Butterfly, we sit down with internationally recognized counselor, author, and child advocate Jerry Moe—the man who changed the way we think about addiction and children. From his personal story as a teenager navigating a home shadowed by alcoholism to becoming the visionary behind groundbreaking children’s programs at the Betty Ford Center and beyond, Jerry brings raw honesty...
In this powerful episode Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Matthew Tomain—Irish-born entrepreneur, film producer, and creator of The Evolution of Success. Once a young property investor riding high, Matthew lost everything during the 2008 recession and quietly battled alcoholism while appearing “just fine” on the outside. What followed was a complete unraveling—and a remarkable rebirth.
Matthew shares how embracing sobriety, redefi...
For decades, family members of addicts have been labeled codependent, often criticized for their unwavering support. But what if their dedication wasn’t dysfunction, but rather an act of love? In this compelling episode, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Dr. Robert Weiss, renowned therapist, author, and Chief Clinical Officer of Seeking Integrity, to challenge the long-held stigma surrounding caregivers of addicts. Dr. Weiss ...
What happens when a mother doesn’t know if her daughter is dead or alive? In this raw and deeply moving episode of Resilient Butterfly, host Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Nikki Tartell and her mother, Sharon Dietrich, to share an unfiltered story of addiction, survival, and second chances. Nikki’s journey from excelling in school to battling a decade-long heroin addiction—while unknowingly pregnant—led to a desperate plea from...
In this eye-opening episode of Resilient Butterfly, Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Dr. Jason Schiffman, founder of Camden Center and a leading voice in addiction medicine, to explore the raw realities of addiction, trauma, and mental health care. Dr. Schiffman shares his own remarkable journey to sobriety after a near-fatal overdose during medical school and how it inspired him to revolutionize mental health treatment through i...
Welcome to the Resilient Butterfly Podcast, powered by Feinberg Consulting, Intervention Case Management, Coaching, and Companion Services. Hosted by Pam Feinberg-Rivkin, this episode features a powerful conversation with Dr. Elaine Rotenberg, PhD, a clinical psychologist and Chief Clinical & Impact Officer at Alpert JFS and Levine JRFS. With over 32 years of experience, Dr. Rotenberg has been instrumental in shaping mental hea...
What if the biggest thing holding you back wasn’t failure—but fear of being judged? In this eye-opening episode, Pam Feinberg-Rivkin, founder of Feinberg Consulting, and Janine Stella, podcast producer and former finance professional, get real about the crippling effects of judgment, shame, and self-doubt. From childhood experiences to career changes, they reveal how fear kept them stuck, second-guessing, and scared—until they fina...
Hi, I'm Pam Feinberg-Rivkin, and I'm thrilled to welcome you to Resilient Butterfly, a podcast celebrating the strength of survivors and the incredible power of transformation, healing, and growth.
Life is messy: relationships, family dynamics, mental health, addiction. These struggles can feel overwhelming, but I believe in the resilience within all of us. I've seen it, I've lived it, and I want to share it with...
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