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Discover how youth empowerment speaker Lawrence Chrystopher Harris transformed his painful past of childhood abuse into a powerful mission of hope. In this compelling episode of "Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast," Lawrence shares his remarkable journey from feeling powerless and battling complex PTSD to becoming a beacon of resilience for young people. Through raw and honest conversation with Dr. Ro, Lawrence reveals how therapy, inner work, and a strong support system helped him reclaim his voice and purpose. His story highlights the critical role of self-compassion, meditation, and journaling in healing from trauma. Most importantly, Lawrence discusses how breaking free from perfectionism and taking small, consistent steps led to profound personal transformation.
 Christopher PoshekDiscover how a family turned their epilepsy diagnosis into a powerful story of advocacy and resilience. When Christopher Poshek experienced his first seizure shortly after marriage, little did he know that years later, his daughter would face the same condition. Together, they transformed their challenges into opportunities for positive change. |  Danielle YoungWarning! This episode discusses details of domestic violence and abuse. Listener's discretion is advised. In this powerful episode, Danielle Young shares her harrowing journey through domestic violence, including a near-fatal incident shortly after giving birth. After escaping her abuser and rebuilding her life across the country, she transformed her trauma into purpose as a trauma-informed yoga teacher. |  Jim MarshallJim Marshall, a leading expert in human development with over 50,000 hours of study and practice, shares insights on the evolution of human potential. He explains that the spark of his deep interest in learning and understanding the human condition has been present since birth. As awareness and acceptance of various human dimensions have grown over the decades, the audience for his work has also expanded. |
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 Carly PepinDive into an inspiring conversation with Carly Pepin, a Demartini Method facilitator who turned her personal struggles with anxiety and depression into a powerful mission to help others thrive. Through her work with West Coast Growth Advisors, Carly reveals how personal development becomes the cornerstone of business success. |  Deb KrierDeb Krier's powerful story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Diagnosed with stage four triple positive breast cancer in 2015, and later thyroid cancer in 2023, Deb transformed her adversity into action. Despite the initial shock of her diagnosis, which progressed rapidly from stage zero to stage four, Deb refused to let cancer define her. |  Keri HensonDive into an incredible story of maternal strength as Keri Henson shares her journey through a series of life-altering challenges. When her nine-month-old son was diagnosed with cancer, it was just the beginning of an unexpected path that would test her limits. Through her son's cancer treatment, the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, and a horrific accident where her seven-year-old was struck by a truck while riding his bike, Keri emerged stronger with unwavering faith. |
 Melissa VeraDiscover how devastating personal loss and a daughter's health crisis became the catalyst for Melissa Vera's remarkable transformation from teacher to successful blogger. In this moving episode, Melissa opens up about how the loss of her father and life's unexpected challenges pushed her to reimagine her path and embrace her true calling. |  Linda KnipeStep into a powerful conversation with Linda Knipe, a counselor who transformed her personal trauma into a mission of healing. After surviving a devastating assault, Linda's journey through therapy became a testament to the importance of finding the right support system and confronting buried emotions. |  Natalie BedardDiscover how a life-altering diagnosis of brain lesions became the catalyst for profound personal transformation in this powerful episode. Natalie "Nat Nat" Bedard, a single mother of three boys including twins, shares her remarkable journey from crisis to becoming an energy healing specialist and podcast host. |
 Randy Brown5/19/2025 |  Dr. Daniel Kaufman5/26/2025 |  Gina Economopoulos6/02/2025 |
