Episodi

  • After the Fire: Building Resilience using the TRUE Method w/Joe Elphick

    After the Fire: Building Resilience using the TRUE Method w/Joe Elphick
    Oct 6 2025
    When Joe Elphick's pharmaceutical plant erupted in flames in August 2005, he faced every business owner's nightmare - but what happened next transformed his approach to resilience forever. In this compelling episode, Elphick shares how calm leadership under pressure and smart business planning turned a devastating fire into an opportunity for growth and deeper purpose.

    Elphick reveals the critical role of business interruption insurance and industry relationships in his company's survival, explaining how these lifelines helped him rebuild in just ten months and eventually grow from 80 to 300 employees. But the real transformation came through developing his TRUE method - a framework that reframes traditional commandments into positive commitments for modern living.

    From distinguishing gratitude from appreciation to building what he calls your "classy muscle" through generous service, Elphick demonstrates how resilience isn't just about surviving crisis - it's about finding lasting fulfillment. He shares practical wisdom on surrounding yourself with the right people, planning for catastrophic risks, and turning retirement into a purpose-driven chapter of service and mentorship.

    Ready to build your resilience muscle before life's next fire? Listen to this episode for actionable strategies on crisis leadership, business continuity planning, and transforming challenges into deeper purpose.
    Link to purchase book: https://a.co/d/56mf312
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    37 min
  • The Power of Positive Anticipation w/ Mitch Weisburgh

    The Power of Positive Anticipation w/ Mitch Weisburgh
    Sep 29 2025
    What if resilience could be built before you even face adversity? Mitchell Weisburgh challenges conventional thinking by proving that true resilience starts with preparation, not reaction.

    In this transformative episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, entrepreneur and educator Mitchell Weisburgh reveals his groundbreaking approach to building unshakeable resilience. Through a powerful live demonstration, Mitch guides Dr. Ro through his "positive anticipation" technique, helping her visualize completing her dream of writing a book about resilience and even sitting down with Oprah to discuss it. The results are immediate—she feels genuine excitement and motivation before writing a single word.

    Mitch shares raw personal stories, including a devastating betrayal by his own father during a board meeting that nearly destroyed their company. Instead of crumbling, he transformed this crisis into an opportunity that united his team around a shared vision. He also explores complex family dynamics, revealing how his mother's compassionate but firm communication during family conflict taught him valuable lessons about loyalty and forgiveness.

    The conversation dives deep into Mitch's "mind shifting" framework, combining resourcefulness, resilience, and collaboration. He explains how to access critical thinking even when upset, respond effectively to unexpected situations, and work with difficult people when necessary.

    Ready to build resilience before you need it? Listen to this game-changing episode now.
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    41 min
  • A Musical Healer's Spiritual Awakening w/ Jordan Power

    A Musical Healer's Spiritual Awakening w/ Jordan Power
    Sep 22 2025
    What happens when a successful media professional experiences a complete spiritual awakening in Bali and discovers hidden musical talents they never knew existed?

    Jordan Power takes us through his remarkable transformation from a closeted, atheistic media executive to an authentic artist with millions of streams. His journey began with what he calls a "frequency shift" rather than a breakdown - a pivotal moment during a healing session in Bali where his musical calling was recognized, despite not making music in years.

    Through psychedelics, therapy, and radical self-reflection, Jordan learned to move through pain rather than avoid it. He shares powerful insights about authenticity, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals who've learned to "perform for safety, not authenticity." His key revelation: stop trying to be understood by people committed to misunderstanding you.

    Jordan's story demonstrates how apparent breakdowns can be spiritual realignments, leading to limitless possibilities. He now creates music from his soul's frequency, connecting deeply with audiences who find their own unexpressed truths in his lyrics. His approach to resilience, boundaries, and shadow work offers practical wisdom for anyone seeking authentic living.

    Ready to discover how pain can become your greatest power? Listen to Jordan's full transformative journey and learn the practices that shifted his entire reality.
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    34 min
  • Building the Wisdom of Men Movement w/Edward Okafor

    Building the Wisdom of Men Movement w/Edward Okafor
    Sep 22 2025
    What if your greatest betrayals were actually the universe's way of forcing you to level up? Edward Okafor's raw transformation story reveals how he turned his darkest moments into a mission that's empowering men worldwide.

    After experiencing devastating betrayal and isolation, Edward discovered a powerful truth: the universe keeps presenting the same lessons until we finally learn from them. Instead of playing victim, he chose accountability and made radically different decisions that broke his destructive cycles.

    This shift led him to found Wisdom of Men, a global movement addressing the modern crisis of male isolation. Edward recognized that men historically thrived through brotherhood and community - something today's society has stripped away. His High Performance Brotherhoods are built on three pillars: support, encouragement, and empowerment, helping ambitious men optimize their biology, habits, and mission.

    The breakthrough came when Edward assembled a support team including life coaches, hypnotherapists, and psychiatrists to address deep-rooted patterns. He learned to reframe past hardships not as victimization, but as valuable lessons that now enable him to guide others through similar struggles.

    Ready to break your own cycles and join a brotherhood of high-performing men? Listen to this transformative episode and discover how pain can become your greatest catalyst for growth.
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    39 min
  • Resilience Rewired: A Journey Through Life's Unexpected Challenges w/ Dr. Rachel Alex

    Resilience Rewired: A Journey Through Life's Unexpected Challenges w/ Dr. Rachel Alex
    Sep 16 2025
    Discover how a breast cancer diagnosis transformed Dr. Rachel Alex's perspective on resilience and "rewirement" in this powerful episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast. Dr. Alex shares her inspiring journey of facing fear head-on while maintaining her purpose and passion for education through Help in Schools.

    Key highlights:

    -The revolutionary concept of "rewirement" versus retirement
    -Building a layered support system with "binge buddies"
    -Embracing vulnerability while maintaining strength
    -The power of focusing on purpose over titles
    -Creating an authentic leadership path through self-awareness

    Dr. Alex's story teaches us that resilience isn't about avoiding fear—it's about moving forward despite it. Her innovative approach to facing challenges, from creating Amazon wishlists to building purpose partnerships, offers practical insights for anyone navigating life's uncertainties.

    Ready to transform your perspective on resilience and purpose? Tune in to this enlightening conversation between Dr. Ro and Dr. Rachel Alex to discover how adversity can become a catalyst for growth and authentic living.
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    52 min
  • Breaking Free: A Male Survivor's Journey Through Emotional Abuse w/Dave Collier

    Breaking Free: A Male Survivor's Journey Through Emotional Abuse w/Dave Collier
    Sep 9 2025
    Dive into Dave Collier's powerful story of survival and transformation as he shares his experience of breaking free from a 20-year abusive marriage. As an empath caught in a relationship with a narcissist, Dave candidly discusses the challenges of recognizing manipulation and reactive abuse, while fighting to protect his children from emotional trauma.

    Through raw and honest dialogue, this episode explores:

    -The unique struggles male survivors face in abusive relationships
    -Navigating parental alienation and the court system
    -The importance of documenting abuse and creating escape plans
    -Finding healing through therapy and self-compassion
    -Rebuilding trust and rediscovering love after trauma

    Dave's journey from victim to survivor showcases the power of resilience and the possibility of finding happiness after abuse. His story serves as a beacon of hope for other men suffering in silence.

    Don't miss this compelling episode that breaks the stigma surrounding male survivors of emotional abuse. Listen now to understand the complex dynamics of narcissistic relationships and the path to healing.
    *Warning: This episode discusses suicide, listener's discretion is advised.
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    40 min
  • Invisible Aftershocks: PPCS and the Fight for Brain Injury Advocacy w/Chaandani Khan

    Invisible Aftershocks: PPCS and the Fight for Brain Injury Advocacy w/Chaandani Khan
    Sep 3 2025
    Discover how a life-altering brain injury transformed Chaandani Khan from a dynamic event professional into a powerful voice for concussion care and recovery. In this compelling episode of Lifejacked: The Resilience Podcast, Dr. Ro interviews Chaandani about her journey through the invisible challenges of post-concussive symptoms.

    Learn how even simple tasks like making a sandwich became monumental challenges, and how the frustration of "looking fine" while struggling internally shaped her recovery journey. Chaandani openly shares her six-year path to recovery, offering valuable insights on:

    -Navigating identity loss and rebuilding
    -The importance of adapting communication for better support
    -Finding joy through reconnecting with old passions
    -Developing resilience as a learnable skill

    Her story highlights the critical gaps in concussion care and the need for better understanding and support systems. Whether you're recovering from a brain injury, caring for someone who is, or interested in personal resilience, this episode offers powerful lessons in human adaptability and hope.

    Ready to be inspired? Listen to this transformative episode to discover how adversity can become a pathway to profound personal growth and advocacy.
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    48 min
  • Healing Through Humor and Community w/ Ilene Marcus

    Healing Through Humor and Community w/ Ilene Marcus
    Aug 11 2025
    Discover how Ilene Marcus transformed generational trauma into personal power in this compelling episode. Growing up in a family of Holocaust survivors taught her to stay small, but life had bigger plans. Despite facing rare cancer, personal betrayals, and childhood challenges, Ilene emerged as a successful author and inventor through remarkable resilience and unexpected humor.

    The conversation delves deep into how historical trauma shapes our perspectives and the vital importance of building a supportive community for healing. Dr. Ro and Ilene explore the transformative power of service to others, with Ilene sharing her four-step formula for building resilience: give, grow, and confront mistakes with self-compassion.

    Through touching stories about meaningful mentors like Mrs. Morris and Deb Kaufman, Ilene illustrates how finding your "tribe" can change everything. Her journey proves that while trauma may be part of your story, it doesn't have to define your ending.

    Ready to transform your own challenges into stepping stones? Listen to this powerful episode about finding joy amid adversity and building unshakeable resilience.
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    35 min