Rivers to Resilience

From Pain to Purpose I Charmaine Connors

Resilience is not just a catchy phrase but a crucial skill that requires nurturing and self-awareness. To build resilience, we must adopt a mindset that aligns with our true selves, purpose, and values. This involves facing challenges with positivity, committing to personal growth, and safeguarding our mental well-being. By taking these actions, we construct a strong spirit capable of withstanding the trials of life, like building a shield to protect and empower us. We explore the journey of personal resilience ,navigating through losses and setbacks whilst transitioning from pain to purpose. In this episode, Charmaine joins us to talk more about her story of building resilience and the golden tips to develop yours.

Charmaine Connors is an Education and Skills Manager, NPW Future List 2022 recipient, and Board of Trustees member at SICK! Festival. As an Enterprise Advisor at UTC and an advocate for GM4Women2028, she passionately supports careers in the Creative Digital & Tech industries. Charmaine brings a proactive and solution-oriented mindset to her work while also being a captivating speaker. Her dedication to fostering innovation, promoting diversity, and driving positive change makes her a formidable force in the industry.

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Key Highlights from the Episode;

[00:01] Episode intro and a quick bio of the guest; Charmaine Connors

[02:35] What resilience is all about, according to Charmaine

[05:30] Why resilience is a soft skill or muscle that is developed over time

[10:11] Why self-awareness is a key component to resilience and emotional intelligence

[16:42] The mindset you need to build resilience

[21:22] People you need to help you build resilience during hard times

[26:56] Learning through the pain, not the good times

[28:30] Golden nuggets on how resilience has played for Charmaine’s success in life

[38:47] Key takeaways from the guest that you can implement today

[39:44] Best ways to reach out and connect with Charmaine

[40:09] Wrap up and ending the show

• Resilience is a soft skill and a formidable muscle that strengthens and matures with each experience and deliberate practice. [05:30]

Connect with Charmaine Connors

👔 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charmaineconnors/

Connect with us on Social Media and check out some of our videos exploring emotional resilience, wellness, self-care and Mental Health.

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They discuss  Charmaines journey of personal resilience and navigating through losses, setbacks whilst transitioning from pain to purpose.

From Suicidality to Spirituality and Success

In this episode of Rivers to Resilience, host Martina Witter interviews Manoj Sangany, a founding member of Mindfulness Men's Club, the founder of Spiritual Business Mastery, and the head of customer success at Inceptio. They delve into the transformative power of spirituality and daily practices in building emotional resilience. Manoj shares his personal journey and highlights the role spirituality played in saving his life. The conversation explores the connection between spirituality and resilience, emphasizing authenticity, gratitude, nature walks, and journaling as essential practices for resilience. Listeners will gain insights into how daily practices can positively impact personal and professional life and the importance of seeking help and connecting with others during challenging times

Guest Introduction: Manoj Sangany is a founding member of Mindfulness Men's Club, and the head of customer success at Inceptio. He has a deep understanding of spirituality and its role in building resilience. Manoj shares his personal journey and experiences, offering valuable insights into the transformative power of spirituality and daily practices. Host Introduction: Martina Witter hosts Rivers to Resilience, a podcast dedicated to educating, inspiring, and motivating listeners on their journey to emotional resilience. With her expertise and experience, Martina provides evidence-based strategies for building resilience and overcoming stress.

Key Discussion Points:

1. The role of spirituality in saving lives and enhancing resilience

2. The importance of authenticity and showing up as your true self

3. The connection between spirituality and resilience

4. Daily spiritual practices: service to others, gratitude prayers, chanting, and conversations with the universe

5. The transformative power of nature walks and journaling

6. Seeking help and connecting with others during challenging times

Notable Quotes: 1. "You have to show up as your own authentic self in whatever you do in life." (01:51)

2. "So what works for you might not work for me and vice versa, but there might be elements for sure that I can pick up from you." (17:56)

3. "Share your story. It's a liberating feeling. We build up so much in our minds, but every single person has a beautiful story to share." (31:46)

4. "I think the quicker people realize that resilience is one of the key, key sort of attributes and...and I guess big saviours to what is going to help you navigate through whatever you get through in life." (Timestamp: 39:31)

Connect with Manoj Sangany 

👔 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoj-sangany/?originalSubdomain=uk

📲 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mindfulmensclub/?hl=en

📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mindfulmensclub/

Connect with Martina:

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The book: Resilience In The Workplace

The cost of living crisis in the UK is a real problem. The economy has struggled to recover from the recession, and families feel the squeeze. People are feeling the pressure on their wallets, and they're starting to ask questions about how to make ends meet. There are a lot of factors that contribute to this crisis. One factor is inflation, the rising price of goods and services due to increased demand or decreased supply. As the cost of living crisis continues to impact British families, it's important to remember that there are ways to cope and even thrive. One way is through resilience. Resilience is a term used to describe the ability of a community or an individual to survive and adapt to change. The UK's current economic climate has created a greater need for resilience, as individuals and communities must adapt to new financial realities through mindset and mental toughness.

In this episode, Martina Witter, the podcast host, shares her deepest insights on the cost of living in crisis in the UK, how reduced income requires more resilience from individuals, how to build your mental toughness and resilience and locating yourself in terms of resilience. Twitter also sheds more light on mindset in resilience, financial well-being solutions by organisations for employees and how employers can support their employees with the cost of living.

Timestamps

[01:15] Cost of living crisis in the UK

[05:39] How reduced income requires more resilience from individuals

[08:45] How to build your mental toughness and resilience

[09:26] Locating yourself in terms of resilience

[10:56] Mindset in resilience

[14:53] Financial well-being solutions by organisations for employees

[18:03] How employers can support their employees with the cost of living

• (01:56) We are all in the storm, but we are in different boats.

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Owning your space means embracing your unique qualities and strengths, and rising above the limitations and doubts that may hold you back. By taking control of your personal and professional life, you can transform from a state of reservation and insecurity to one of resilience and confidence. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Agi Keramidas, a knowledge broker, student of life, seeker of truth, and podcaster hosting the Personal Development Mastery Podcast, to talk about how we can bounce back and have the mental and physical strength needed in battling life challenges.

Dr. Agi Keramidas shares the role of resilience in his transition from being a dentist to a knowledge broker and podcaster and his journey to self-awareness. He also talks about building the muscles of resilience, the real meaning of resilience in people’s lives, and the role of resilience on the journey to success. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[01:40] Dr. Agi Keramidas’s background information

[02:42] The role of resilience in the transition from being a dentist to a knowledge broker and podcaster

[10:29] Dr. Agi’s journey to self-awareness

[14:57] Building the muscles of resilience

[18:35] The role that resilience has played in Dr. Agi’s journey to success

[25:06] The real meaning of resilience in people’s lives

[28:23] The parts of the Rivers to Resilience model that resonates with Dr. Agi

[35:17] Using Spirituality to boost your resilience

[37:22] What Dr. Agi would say to his younger self

• (08:33) Many of us are walking around with masks, and the reality is that what we are presenting is the opposite of what it is internally.

Website: https://personaldevelopmentmasterypodcast.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTgOvVFfvzK2kRmThhuOs7w

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agikeramidas/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agikeramidas/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PersonalDevelopmentMasteryPodcast/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rapha-therapy-services-limited

The book: Resilience In The Workplace

Curbing 'Quiet Quitting ' and building a Resilient Workforce

Martina (podcast host) explores the Tik Tok craze - quiet quitting on which many organisations are facing as employees experience burnout and do the bare minimum in work due to feeling isolated and disengaged.

Quiet quitting is a problem that affects every workplace. It is when an employee decides to leave your company but doesn't tell anyone. They just stop coming to work and then disappear forever. This can be a tricky problem for employers because it can be hard to detect when this is happening, and the employee might not even realize they're doing it.

Quiet quitting can hugely impact the growth of your company. The UK economy is losing £340 billion annually from quiet quitting. In this episode, Martina Witter, podcast host, shares some tips companies can use to curb quiet quitting. She talks about career development, training, and investing in the well-being of your employees. Tune in to learn more about this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[01:33] What is quiet quitting?

[03:20] Why quiet quitting needs to be addressed

[05:26] How organisations can help their employees to feel more engaged and acknowledge external factors that may be resulting in quiet quitting

[07:34] Acknowledging what drives quiet quitting

[07:57] The three solutions for quiet quitting

[08:07] 1# Consider career development

[10:25] 2# Training

[11:55] 3# Investing in the well being of your employees

[16:04] The Rivers to Resilience Model

Quotes

(02:59) Quiet quitting has been on the rise. Currently, some companies are losing 20% of their employees' annual salaries through quiet quitting. The UK economy is losing $340 billion annually from quiet quitting.

(07:29) It’s crucial to acknowledge what is driving quiet quitting for you to consider the solution because it will be a different solution for different companies.

(13:28) Stress and poor mental health is the number one cause of work-related ill health.

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The book: Resilience In The Workplace 

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Sometimes sleep isn't prioritized as you may experience FOMO or underestimate the importance of this. However,  going without sleep for a little while is okay but constantly doing it becomes problematic.

In today’s episode, our podcast host, Martina Witter, is joined by Dr. Jill McGarry (Clinical Psychologist & Sleep Expert) as they discuss  sleep's role in resilience, the different types of sleep  &  the solutions for various  sleep problems. Dr. Jill is a Clinical psychologist with 25  years of experience in the NHS and she now also works privately  with  Individuals experiencing sleep problems.

In the episode, Dr. Jill shares her perspective on resilience, the role of resilience in her professional and personal life, as well as the role of adenosine & melatonin in sleep. We also delve deep into sleep recommendations for autistic people, caffeine effects on sleep, and how mindset shifts could kick off insomnia.

Tune in to listen to the golden rules for optimal sleep and much more!

[01:25] Dr.Jill McGarry’s background

[04:38] Defining resilience

[11:02] What role has resilience played in Dr.Jill’s  professional life

[19:49] Journaling as the foundation of self-regulation and building resilience

[24:03] Role of resilience in Dr. Jill’s personal life

[29:00] Sleep in young people and adults with autism

[33:03] Sleep recommendations for people living with autism

[34:00] Effects of caffeine on sleep

[41:42] How mindset can kick off insomnia

[42:32] How much sleep do adults need

[47:34] Golden rules to overcoming sleep problem

[51:02] Working on your physical health based on what works best for you

[59:40] What Dr. Jill would say to her younger self

[01:02:22] To connect with Dr. Jill

(06:36) Enjoy the moments when it’s rocky. You'd be bored if it’s just stillness all the time.

(26:55) Breathe through your mouth as much as you would eat through your nose.

(35:29) Our sleep is so precious for our resilience, emotional regulation, and awareness.

(44:47) Our mental health is affected hugely by long-term sleep deprivation.

(47:34) If you have a sleep problem, set the time to wake up every single day at the same time. Your brain will be used to it.

(51:47) When you’re trying to work on doing something physical, do things you enjoy because you’re more likely to keep doing it.

Connect with Dr. Jill McGarry:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jill-mcgarry-25704ba1/

Email: [email protected]

Contact: 07768068079

Connect with me:

Website: https://www.raphatherapyservices.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rapha-therapy-services-limited

The book: Resilience In The Workplace

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This is a remote world, and that's a good thing. It gives us the freedom to pursue our passions and live our dreams, but it also presents challenges. One of them is building resilience. In this episode, Martina Witter, podcast host, shares some tips on how you can build resilience in this remote world. She talks about maintaining valued relationships, taking regular breaks and being active, having a routine, and regularly monitoring stress. Tune in to learn more on this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[00:41] The change of culture in the workplace due to the pandemic

[01:37] What remote working looks like

[04:34] Tips to make a conducive remote work experience and build your resilience

[07:25] 1# Mantaining valued relationships as a remote worker

[09:17] 2# Taking regular breaks and being active

[10:10] 3# Scheduling and having a routine

[10:27] 4# Regular monitoring of stress

• (01:09) Remote working can work for some people, but it’s not conducive to other people’s development or growth.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rapha-therapy-services-limited

https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-motivator-witter-bbc-featured-ba884947/

The book: Resilience In The Workplace

Blog - https://raphatherapyservices.com/blog/

Book your free consultation - https://calendly.com/raphatherapytraining/20-minute-therapy-consultation?back=1&month=2022-07

Locate yourself & rise! Journaling for success, self awareness & stress relief.

In this episode, Martina Witter talks with Sarah Rees, a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and creator of The CBT Journal. She spent  15 years working for the NHS in almost every area of mental health care before taking a huge career turn after realising that she wanted to help people in a more impactful way. Today, Sarah creates powerful mental health tools and resources designed to help people help themselves and coaches other therapists so they can take their private practice to the next level.

Sarah Rees shares some insights on finding advantages in adversity, having a growth mindset, the role of resilience in life, how stress anchors help build personal resilience, and the benefits of sleep in our mental health. She also talks about the most instrumental things in building your resilience and how journaling and self-awareness enhances resilience. Tune in to learn more on this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[01:20] Sarah’s background information

[03:18] The role of resilience in Sarah’s life

[06:43] Building personal resilience

[07:32] Finding advantage in adversity

[11:14] The growth mindset

[13:45] The role of resilience in Sarah’s career success

[16:52] Building resilience workbook

[18:54] The benefits of stress anchors

[23:36] How journaling and self-awareness enhance resilience

[34:41] Building up your resilience muscles

[37:46] The most instrumental things in building your resilience

[42:21] The connection between the mind and the body

[46:03] What Sarah would say to her younger self

• (04:35) Out of adversity comes resilience.

Website: https://sarahdrees.co.uk/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahdrees.co.uk/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-rees-92553b63/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdrees.co.uk/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rapha-therapy-services-limited

The book: Resilience In The Workplace

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Spirituality ,Resilience and Holistic Wellbeing

In this episode, Martina Witter, the podcast host, is joined by Dr  Jimenez, a Licensed clinical psychologist, Coach , Activist and Healer.

Dr Jimenez sheds some light on systemic oppression, spiritual  resilience and holistic approaches to resilience and wellbeing. She also shares some insights on the connection between spirituality , resilience and success.

 Dr Jimenez  specialises in trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, eating disorders and identity regarding individuals of colour and has been in the mental health field for about 11 years. Dr Jimenez also practises yoga and all the holistic modalities she integrates into her clinical practice.

Dr L. Jimenez shares some insights on the meaning of resilience from a clinical psychologist's perspective, the experiences that contributed toward her building self-resilience, how she applies resilience in her professional life and how the spiritual component helps with hope and resilience. She also talks about the holistic therapies and approaches that can boost someone’s resilience.

Tune in to learn more on this and other exciting topics!

Timestamps

[01:12] Dr Jimenez’s background information

[02:35] Resilience from a clinical psychologist’s perspective

[05:26] The experiences that contributed toward’s her building resilience

[16:06] How Dr Jimenez applies resilience in her professional life

[25:56] The passion for being a clinical psychologist

[32:59] Building community through emotional connection

[36:59] The holistic therapies and approaches that can boost someone’s resilience

[45:52] Soul and spirituality

[51:26] What Dr Jimenez will say to her younger self

[57:30] Advice for listeners

• (02:18) People from different backgrounds need to acknowledge that there are different ways and approaches that we can use to build resilience.

Connect with Dr L Jimenez

📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drj_empowers

Connect with us on Social Media and check out some of our videos exploring emotional resilience, wellness, self care and Mental Health.

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Connect with  Martina Witter:

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In this episode, Martina Witter, the podcast host, is joined by Samantha Lubanzu, a profound and energetic career and business development coach, Human Resource Professional , Mentor and motivational speaker specialising in diversity and inclusion. Samantha sheds some light on how to be resilient in your life, the roles of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, navigating through racism and discrimination, and how people around her have helped to  build her  resilience. She also shares some insights on the connection between diversity, inclusion and resilience in the workplace, how organisations can be more inclusive and some advice to young people on resilience. Tune in to learn more on this hot exciting topic !

Timestamps

[02:25] How to be resilient through your professional and personal life

[10:12] The Role of diversity and inclusion in the workplace

[12:49] Navigating through racism, discrimination and being resilient

[25:10] How close people around you help to build your resilience

[31:24] Do diverse individuals require more resilience in their workplace?

[32:53] Connection between diversity and resilience in the workplace

[35:47] How organisations can potentially be more inclusive

[38:58] Seven rivers to resilience

[43:25] PULSE

[46:21] Closing remarks on resilience, diversity and inclusion

[49:36] Advice to young people on resilience

• (02:36) Resilience is the ability to bounce back from the setbacks of life's troubles and come out winning.

🖥 Website: https://samanthalubanzu.com/about/

👔Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-lubanzu-career-biz-strategist/?trk=public_profile_browsemap&originalSubdomain=uk

📲Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samantha.lubanzu/

📲Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Samanthacareercoach/

Connect with us on Social Media and check out some of our videos exploring emotional resilience, wellness, self care and Mental Health.

Book your FREE Organisational Resilience Consultation or  complimentary therapy consultation https://www.raphatherapyservices.com/contact-us/

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Connect with  Martina Witter:

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