Relentlessly Resilient Podcast

Amberley Snyder’s dreams of a scholarship and a career in horse barrel racing were interrupted when the 19-year-old crashed her truck, leaving her paraplegic. Her determination and competitive spirit didn’t allow her to despair, she made the goal to once more, “Walk. Ride. Rodeo.” Through intensive rehabilitation therapy and an ingenious seat-belted saddle, she was back on the horse in four months and barrel racing at 18-months. Now a decade after her accident she uses her story to inspire others as a motivational speaker, social media influencer and continues to ride in rodeos around the nation. Her experience has even inspired a biopic Netflix movie, “Walk. Ride. Rodeo.” released in 2019. She joins this episode of Relentlislly Resilient to tell her tale and showcase how her love for family, faith, and horses saw her through her difficult journey back in the saddle again. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

Carrie Malmberg was excited to be a new mother but felt something was wrong as she got near to her due date. After doctors had originally dismissed her fear, she found out her little boy Jaxen had passed away before entering this world. Carrie and her husband Jed worked through their grief and sorrow together. Because they felt support and love from their family, friends, neighbors, and even strangers, they continued resiliently forward. Now, 16 years later, they set an example of service for their three living children, and all those around them that they continue to serve. Through their loss, they have learned to celebrate and document life, as well as to show up and serve others whenever there is a chance. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

A military loss is a loss that the whole country feels. For friends and family of the fallen, it is a heartbreaking experience softened by the sympathy and support from their communities. In August 2021, Utah Marine Staff Sgt.Taylor Hoover was one of 14 U.S. service members killed in a terrorist attack in Afghanistan. On this episode of the Relentlessly Resilient podcast, one of Hoover’s closest friends, Kayleigh (Snedeger) White, shares their story of friendship, loss, and how outsiders can support the families of our fallen heroes.

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

Jennifer Summers was familiar with fighting rare diseases before her own diagnosis with a rare disorder. As a mother, she and her husband Stan had already fought diligently for the diagnoses and care of their son Talan’s rare autoimmune illness. Then in 2017 after a decade of being a caretaker, a toothache snowballed into a dangerous condition that has left her on a 24-hour feeding tube, and the humbling experience of accepting care for herself. Amid this medical journey, she has not given up!  She continues to help fight Talan’s Fight, advocate for rare and undiagnosed conditions, push forward for better patient education and diagnostic experiences, and most importantly find ways to enjoy living in the moment. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

Box Elder County Commission Chair, Stan Summers is no stranger to hard work and service. As a farm boy turned political force he is eager to roll up his sleeves, which he admits has his heart on them, and help neighbors and strangers alike. As a family man, his life has been touched by the rare illness that his son Talan fights, his wife’s medical issues, family sorrow, and more. But even amid trials, he has a secret he has learned, to buoy up not only others but himself by loving others. While he knows that sometimes the greatest faith doesn’t move mountains, he will follow the example of his son Talan, and never give up the fight! 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

2021 has been a difficult year for many as we continue to struggle amid the coronavirus pandemic, deal with social unrest, and seek out positivity in what feels like an ever-darkening world. But, over the course of this same year, we on the Relentlessly Resilient podcast have heard wonderfully inspiring stories of individuals and families who have faced uphill battles and learned overwhelmingly valuable lessons from the climb. Today hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf revisit some of these stories and the powerful messages shared; from choosing to wear rose-colored glasses and seeing life as the beautiful disaster it is, to accepting help, acknowledging grief, being mad, and getting over it. 

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Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resiliences conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

The Holidays are a stressful time of year for everybody, but when a person is grieving about loss or struggling with difficult circumstances, the pressure can be more than we can bear. In this special cohost conversation episode of Relentlessly Resilient, hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf share their insights on adapting their Christmas and New Years’ celebrations away from the pressure of the “should” and into a meaningful but scaled festive season they can handle. Tips like: having a list of go-to ‘SOS friends’ you can turn to for help, creating backup plans, allowing yourself to respectfully say no, and making realistic goals for the New Year. They have some great advice for resiliency amid the hectic holidays and beyond. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

Heidi Tucker, author and motivational speaker, has become pretty good at seeing the positive every single day despite her struggle with depression. This perspective surprisingly led to her writing her first book at the tender age of 50, as well as several books since that time. Heidi joins the Relentlessly Resilient podcast today to discuss the tools and techniques she uses to turn intrusive negative thoughts into a positive, encouraging, outlook. And she shares the story and inspiration behind her latest book The Secret Keepers, which tells the real-life struggle of a woman dealing with Dissociative Identity Disorder. While abuse, mental illness, and tragedy touch many lives, Heidi shows that you can survive that turmoil and turn it into a triumphant driving force in your life. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

KSL NewsRadio’s morning host Amanda Dickson’s cheerful voice and joyful disposition have made the radio waves along the Wasatch Front a welcoming place for decades. But behind that iconic voice, there is a story of resilience that many listeners have not been aware of. Amanda Dickson joins Jennie and Michelle today to share the story about her childhood as a student-athlete who went off to boarding school at the tender age of 12, the medical problem that stopped her from competing, her journey to Utah and radio, and the work it takes to create a loving blended family. For her, resilience is more than continuing the climb, it’s about pulling yourself up from wallowing in your trama, and even though you will still feel hurt, loving anyway. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.

Bullying is an obstacle for many kids navigating childhood, but what can you do if the education system that is supposed to protect you is a part of the problem? This is the question many are asking after a Black and autistic 10-year-old Utah girl died by suicide after being continuously bullied. While attending the vigil for the little girl, Izzy, Relentlisley Resilient host Michelle Scharff met Joshua Chamberlain, a young Black professional who knows firsthand what it is like to be a bullied minority student in Utah. He joins this episode to discuss his experiences, how to cultivate resilience in the fight against racism, and what everyone can do to support and protect minorities among us. 

Even though we live in challenging times we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband Major Brent Taylor was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward. 

Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.