EP03 Bouncing Forward: The Power of Resilience in Life, Parenting and Serving Others

In today's episode, I talk to Brian King, coach and mentor for parents and educators on strategies to motivate and communicate better with members of the Asperger's and ADHD communities.

Brian has quite a back story, starting from his own childhood struggles with health and disability, to now, as a parent of 3 boys with ADHD and Asperger's. Brian's demonstrates tremendous resilience despite his ongoing struggles.  I wanted to find out more about what makes Brian see the positive in all of his experiences and how it helps him support families who are walking a similar journey.

In this episode you will find out about:

3:55 Why Brian has had to learn to be resourceful in life

10:55 Life challenges and how and why he encourages people to talk about them

13:03 His truth about vulnerability

14:42 "Life does happen in the moment" - How Brian supports his clients with that philosophy

15:52 Brian talks about his boys and their individuality

17:00 Learning to be resourceful is key

17:28 "It's our strengths we ultimately leverage in society."

19:17 Brian talks about his health and why he's committed to a resilient mindset.

20:30 Brian tells us about his challenging childhood.

23:07 Brain talks about his books.

30:06 How to work with Brian.

Connect with Brian brianraymondking.com/

Connect with Tracy www.palsnetwork.ca

Resources and Links

www.brian-r-king-academy.thinkific.com/courses/adhd

www.itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/thanks-for-being-you/id1193217272?mt=2

www.amazon.com/Strategies-Building-Successful-Relationships-Spectrum/dp/1849058563/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Sammy-Brian-King/dp/1421890259/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8