What if failure isn’t the problem—your perspective is?

In this kickoff of the Alumni Stories in Reframe and Antifragility, Professor Vassie Ware shares powerful stories of students who transformed fear, comparison, and self-doubt into growth. From a life-changing conversation to redefining success beyond expectations, this episode will challenge how you see struggle.

If you’ve ever felt behind, uncertain, or pressured to follow someone else’s path, this conversation is for you.

Growth starts with a shift.

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful kickoff to our Alumni Stories series, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with Professor Vassie Ware of Lehigh University to explore how perspective—not perfection—fuels growth.

From first-year students terrified of failing their first lab experiment to alumni who return years later saying, “You changed my life,” this episode reveals the real engine of antifragility: reframing struggle as progress.

Professor Ware shares moving stories from her work mentoring students in research environments, where uncertainty, comparison, and self-doubt are common. Through intentional mentorship, perspective shifts, and goal-focused growth, students learn that failure is not the opposite of success—it’s part of the process.

This conversation is about more than science. It’s about identity, belief, and the courage to ask:

What am I good at? What do I enjoy? And what must I put in place to get there?

If you’ve ever doubted your pace, questioned your path, or felt behind, this episode will remind you: progress matters more than comparison.

Key Topics

1. The power of reframing failure in learning environments
2. Why comparison blocks growth
3. Mentorship as a catalyst for antifragility
4. Moving from pass/fail thinking to goal-oriented growth
5. Helping students discover identity beyond expectations
6. How one conversation can alter a life trajectory
7. The importance of asking better questions

Timeline Summary

00:00 – Welcome & Alumni Series Launch

Introduction to the new Alumni Stories series and Professor Ware’s mentorship legacy.

01:00 – Meeting Students Where They Are

Understanding fear, trepidation, and the first research experience.

03:00 – It’s Okay to Fail

Reframing failure as learning and skill acquisition.

05:30 – The First Perspective Shift

Moving from pass/fail thinking to progress toward a goal.

06:00 – Comparison Is the Thief of Growth

Why students must stop measuring themselves against others.

08:00 – The Crutch Story

A defining mentorship moment that changed a former student’s life.

11:00 – Choosing the Right Path

Helping a student shift from external expectations to internal alignment.

13:00 – The Most Powerful Question

“What must be put in place to get me there?”

14:00 – Closing Reflections

Growth mindset, collaboration, and antifragility in action.

Links & Resources

1. Explore mentorship and research initiatives at Lehigh University
2. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
3. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Antifragility begins the moment we stop asking, “Am I ahead or behind?” and start asking, “Am I progressing?”

The shift in perspective is often small—but its impact can echo for years. Sometimes, all it takes is one conversation, one mentor, or one reframed failure to change a life.

Keep reframing. Keep growing. Let stress fuel strength.

What if love worked better with a strategy?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas speaks with Dr. Robin Buckley, author of Marriage Inc., about using business principles to build stronger, more resilient—and antifragile—relationships. From daily check-ins to redefining intimacy, this conversation will completely change how you think about love, structure, and growth.

Watch now and learn how to stop winging it in relationships—and start building one that lasts.

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What if the secret to lasting love isn’t more romance—but better systems?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas sits down with executive and couples coach Dr. Robin Buckley, author of Marriage Inc., to explore how business principles can transform romantic relationships.

Dr. Buckley shares her deeply personal journey—two divorces, powerful reframing inspired by her mother, and the realization that love without structure often collapses under pressure. Together, they unpack how antifragility applies not just to careers and leadership, but to marriage, intimacy, and connection.

From daily check-ins to quarterly relationship retreats, this conversation challenges the idea that love should be left to chance—and shows how intentional frameworks can actually create more freedom, trust, and intimacy.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who wants to stop “winging it” in relationships and start bouncing forward together.

Key Topics

1. Reframing divorce from failure to growth
2. Antifragility vs resilience in relationships
3. Using business frameworks to strengthen love
4. Daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly relationship meetings
5. SWOT analysis for couples
6. Compounding benefits of intentional connection
7. The five levels of intimacy
8. Structure as a pathway to emotional freedom

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:00]

Introduction to Dr. Robin Buckley and the idea of applying business practices to love

[01:01 – 03:40]

Dr. Buckley’s personal journey through divorce and the cost of having no plan in relationships

[03:41 – 05:30]

Reframing divorce as growth, not failure—wisdom from her mother

[05:31 – 06:40]

Antifragility explained: bouncing forward, not just back

[06:41 – 10:00]

The Marriage Inc. framework and structured relationship meetings

[10:01 – 11:40]

Using data, reflection, and correction in quarterly relationship reviews

[11:41 – 12:55]

Compounding benefits and multiplying positive outcomes in love

[12:56 – 14:10]

The five levels of intimacy and expanding how couples connect

[14:11 – End]

Closing reflections on connection, strength, and antifragile relationships

Links & Resources

1. Marriage Inc.: The Boardroom Blueprint for a Lasting Love by Dr. Robin Buckley
2. Dr. Robin Buckley – Executive & Couples Coaching: Website
3. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
4. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Love doesn’t fail because people stop caring—it fails when there’s no structure to support growth. When relationships are built intentionally, stress doesn’t break them; it strengthens them. That’s the power of antifragility in action.

What if resilience isn’t enough?

In this powerful episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Julie Barth shares her extraordinary journey through loss, illness, grief, and reinvention—and how she learned that life doesn’t allow us to “go back,” only forward.

This is a conversation about perspective, purpose, and becoming stronger because of what tried to break you.

Watch now and learn what it truly means to bounce forward.

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Episode Summary:

In this deeply moving episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with author and advocate Julie Barth to explore what it truly means to “bounce forward” after profound loss.

Julie shares her journey through unimaginable challenges—raising a child with special needs, navigating severe illness, grief, divorce, and ultimately redefining her life after everything she once knew had changed. Rather than framing her story as tragic, Julie reframes it as transformative, revealing how perspective, acceptance, and purpose can emerge from prolonged adversity.

The conversation culminates in Julie’s mission-driven work through the Colin James Barth Outreach, a charitable organization designed to connect women in crisis—particularly divorced women—with vital resources when they need them most.

This episode is a raw and honest exploration of antifragility in action: not returning to who you were, but becoming stronger because of what you’ve endured.

Key Topics

1. Antifragility vs. resilience: bouncing forward, not back
2. Living through prolonged grief and chronic stress
3. Reframing tragedy without minimizing pain
4. Identity loss and reinvention after divorce
5. Perspective as a survival tool
6. The hidden systemic challenges faced by divorced women
7. Building purpose from personal loss
8. Bridging gaps between charities and people in crisis

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:10]

Introduction to the episode and guest Julie Barth

[01:11 – 04:30]

Julie’s early life, marriage, motherhood, and her daughter Tatum’s medical challenges

[04:31 – 07:15]

Loss, grief, and entering a relationship while emotionally broken

[07:16 – 09:58]

Antifragility explained: resilience vs. bouncing forward

Julie’s mindset shift and the power of perspective

[09:59 – 11:20]

Founding the Colin James Barth Outreach and supporting women in crisis

[11:21 – End]

Closing reflections on growth, choice, and becoming better after hardship

Links & Resources

1. Notes from a Blackberry by Julie Barth
2. Colin James Barth Outreach (charitable organization supporting women in crisis)
3. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
4. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Adversity changes us—whether we like it or not. As Julie Barth reminds us, we can never return to who we once were, but we can choose who we become next. Antifragility isn’t about avoiding pain; it’s about allowing struggle to refine us, strengthen us, and ultimately help us serve others in deeper, more meaningful ways.

A single phone call can change everything.

In this deeply moving episode of The Antifragility Reframe, bestselling author and podcaster Adam Torres shares how losing his mother in a sudden tornado reshaped his understanding of loss, legacy, and humanity. Together with Dr. Frank L. Douglas, he explores how storytelling—and podcasting in particular—can preserve wisdom, foster connection, and turn pain into purpose.

If you’re facing hardship, this conversation will remind you to look for the seed… and water it.

Watch now and discover how growth can emerge from the storm.

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Episode Summary:

What if one of the most painful moments of your life could become the seed for growth—not just for you, but for humanity?

In this powerful episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with bestselling author and global podcaster Adam Torres, host of Mission Matters and author of 1 Billion Podcasts. Adam shares the deeply personal story of losing his mother during a sudden tornado caused by Hurricane Milton—and how that single, life-altering phone call reshaped his perspective on loss, legacy, and storytelling.

Through grief, Adam discovered the profound power of podcasting as a tool for preserving wisdom, honoring humanity, and turning pain into purpose. This conversation explores how stories—when recorded and shared—help prevent forgotten knowledge, foster connection, and allow future generations to grow stronger.

This episode is a moving reminder that even in devastation, there is a seed waiting to be watered.

Key Topics

1. How sudden loss can radically shift perspective
2. Turning personal tragedy into meaningful impact
3. Podcasting as a modern extension of human storytelling
4. Preserving wisdom before it’s lost
5. Humanity, legacy, and shared knowledge
6. Antifragility through meaning-making
7. Finding growth in pain and adversity

Timeline Summary

00:00 – 01:30 | Introduction to the Antifragility Reframe and guest Adam Torres

01:31 – 04:30 | The tornado, the unexpected loss, and the life-changing phone call

04:31 – 07:15 | How grief reshaped Adam’s purpose and connection to podcasting

07:16 – 09:30 | Podcasting as a tool for humanity and preserving knowledge

09:31 – 12:30 | Aging, isolation, and the long-term power of owning your voice

12:31 – 13:30 | The “seed” principle—growth through hardship

13:31 – End | Final reflections on antifragility and meaning

Links & Resources

1. Learn more about Mission Matters Media
2. Adam Torres’ book: 1 Billion Podcasts
3. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
4. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Adversity does not have the final word. When we choose to look beyond the pain and nurture the seed hidden within hardship, we don’t just survive—we become antifragile. Let your story grow into something that serves others.

What if the very experiences meant to break you became the foundation of your greatest strength?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank L. Douglas speaks with executive leader and TEDx speaker Victoria Pelletier about trauma, leadership, and the courage to show up authentically. This is a conversation about resilience that goes deeper—about becoming antifragile and leading beyond fear.

Watch now and step into the zone of discomfort where real growth begins.

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Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with corporate executive, author, and TEDx speaker Victoria Pelletier to explore what it truly means to lead from resilience—and beyond it.

Victoria shares her deeply personal journey, from surviving severe childhood trauma to becoming a senior executive by the age of 24. Through candid reflection, she reveals how her early definition of success—status, hierarchy, and control—evolved into a leadership philosophy rooted in authenticity, vulnerability, and purpose.

This conversation challenges conventional ideas of strength in leadership and reframes adversity as a catalyst for growth, connection, and belonging. It’s a compelling reminder that antifragility isn’t about avoiding hardship—it’s about transforming through it.

Key Topics

1. Antifragility vs. resilience in leadership
2. Turning childhood trauma into purpose and drive
3. The hidden cost of command-and-control leadership
4. Vulnerability as a leadership strength
5. Psychological safety, belonging, and trust at work
6. Redefining success and legacy
7. Stepping into discomfort to unlock growth

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:05]

Introduction to the episode and guest Victoria Pelletier

[01:06 – 03:10]

Victoria’s early life, adoption, trauma, and formative experiences

[03:11 – 05:25]

Understanding her “why” and how adversity fueled ambition

[05:26 – 08:25]

Early executive leadership, emotional armor, and the “Iron Maiden” identity

[08:26 – 11:19]

The pivot toward authenticity and sharing her story publicly

[11:20 – 13:01]

Impact of authentic leadership on trust, innovation, and belonging

[13:02 – 14:25]

Closing principles: being the CEO of your life and embracing discomfort

Links & Resources

1. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
2. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Adversity is inevitable—but how we respond to it defines who we become. This episode reminds us that true antifragility is built when we step into discomfort, lead with authenticity, and choose growth over fear. Be bold. Be human. And remember—you are the CEO of your own life.

What if resilience isn’t about pushing harder—but understanding yourself better?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Ms. Marina Morgan shares how neurophysiology, adaptability, and human-centered leadership are essential for thriving in an AI-driven world. From her early life in the Soviet Union to building global resilience strategies, this conversation reframes success, stress, and sustainable growth.

Watch now and discover how understanding your brain can change how you lead, live, and adapt.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas sits down with Marina Morgan, founder of The Morgan Impact, to explore resilience through the lens of neurophysiology, leadership, and adaptability in the age of AI.

Ms. Morgan shares her powerful journey from growing up in the Soviet Union under high expectations to becoming a global consultant in organizational resilience and artificial intelligence readiness. Together, they unpack how understanding individual brain differences can transform leadership, team performance, and well-being.

This conversation challenges the one-size-fits-all approach to growth and productivity, offering a more human-centered framework for integrating innovation, managing stress, and building antifragile organizations.

Key Topics

1. Antifragility and resilience in leadership
2. Neurophysiology and how people learn differently
3. The hidden cost of high achievement
4. Adapting organizations to change and innovation
5. The AIQ framework and readiness for AI integration
6. Why slow integration leads to sustainable growth
7. Respecting individuality in teams and workplaces

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:20]

Introduction to antifragility, resilience, and Marina Morgan

[01:21 – 05:40]

Dr. Morgan’s early life, Soviet upbringing, and family influence

[05:41 – 07:20]

The personal cost of ambition and high expectations

[07:21 – 10:02]

Human-centered leadership and neurophysiological differences

[10:03 – 11:20]

AIQ framework and integrating innovation sustainably

[11:21 – 12:12]

The Morgan Impact and organizational resilience strategies

[12:13 – 13:20]

Final message on self-awareness, individuality, and antifragility

Links & Resources

1. The Morgan Impact – Organizational Resilience Consulting
2. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
3. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

True antifragility begins with self-awareness. When leaders understand their own neurophysiology and respect the differences in others, resilience becomes sustainable, innovation becomes humane, and growth becomes meaningful.

What if fear wasn’t your enemy—but your greatest training partner?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas speaks with eight-time world record skydiver and executive coach Bryan Gile about mindset, fear, and the small daily actions that create unshakable belief. From jumping out of planes to building businesses, this conversation will reframe how you approach challenges, obstacles, and success itself.

Watch now and learn how to build confidence that compounds.

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Episode Summary:

What does it really take to perform at the top 1%—not just in extreme sports, but in business and life?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas sits down with Bryan Gile, an eight-time world record–holding skydiver, executive coach, and author, to explore how elite athletic mindset translates into entrepreneurial success.

Bryan shares his journey from growing up in the skydiving world to holding global records—and the surprising disconnect he experienced when his skydiving success didn’t initially translate into business results. From that gap, he developed a powerful and practical three-step system that helps individuals build unshakable belief through small, consistent actions.

This conversation dives deep into mindset, fear, “bright shiny object syndrome,” and how true antifragility is built—not through motivation, but through disciplined mental practices and immediate action.

Key Topics

1. What elite skydiving teaches us about fear and performance
2. Why entrepreneurs abandon goals instead of obstacles
3. The danger of “bright, shiny goals”
4. The mindset gap between athletic success and business success
5. Bryan Gile’s Three-Step System for building belief
6. How small, immediate actions compound into confidence
7. Antifragility through realistic optimism
8. Why consistency beats talent every time

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:00]

Introduction and framing the mindset of a world-class skydiver

[01:01 – 03:30]

Bryan’s early life in skydiving and path to world records

[03:31 – 05:30]

The realization: elite athlete vs. struggling entrepreneur

[05:31 – 07:45]

Why entrepreneurs chase new goals instead of solving obstacles

[07:46 – 08:50]

Mindset, antifragility, and the need for systems—not willpower

[08:51 – 11:30]

The Three-Step System: awareness, reframing, immediate action

[11:31 – 12:30]

Final insights, book mention, and where to connect with Bryan

Links & Resources

1. Book: Be Great, Be Happy by Bryan Gile
2. Website: begreatbehappy.com
3. Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
4. Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Antifragility isn’t built by avoiding fear—it’s built by learning how to move forward in spite of it. As Bryan reminds us, belief doesn’t come first; action does. Start small, act immediately, and repeat until resilience becomes your identity.

When life shakes you, how do you respond—break or grow stronger?

In this episode, Dr. Frank Douglas and wealth advisor William Bissett explore purpose, resilience, and the life-changing question: “What’s your Porsche?”

If you’re seeking clarity, direction, or a deeper understanding of antifragility, this episode offers powerful stories and insights to help you live—and choose—more intentionally.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas sits down with William Bissett, President of Portus Wealth Advisors and host of Speaking of Startups. William shares how a series of unexpected encounters—from serving hors d'oeuvres to global power brokers to finding meaning in economics—reshaped his trajectory and led him toward a career rooted in purpose, service, and helping others build both wealth and wisdom.

Together, they dive into the essence of antifragility: transforming setbacks, pressures, and uncertainties into growth. William reflects on powerful stories from clients whose life experiences—whether facing terminal illness or standing at a crossroads—offered profound lessons about living fully, choosing intentionally, and not postponing joy.

Dr. Douglas and William explore the transformative question: “What’s your Porsche?”—a metaphor for the meaningful decisions and desires we delay, often until it’s too late.

This is an inspiring conversation on purpose, opportunity, resilience, and how embracing the present can reshape the way we prepare for the future.

Key Topics

• How unexpected encounters can shape direction and purpose
• Finding clarity after feeling lost or directionless
• The role of mentors, clients, and community in lifelong learning
• Antifragility: reframing setbacks into growth and opportunity
• Wealth beyond finances—family, legacy, and personal meaning
• The decade-by-decade reflection on life and living in the present
• The importance of not postponing joy: What’s your Porsche?

Timeline Summary

00:04 — Introduction

Dr. Douglas sets the stage and previews William Bissett’s transformative journey.

01:24 — A Lost Student Finds Direction

William shares how chance encounters in Washington, D.C. sparked his interest in economics.

04:41 — The Career Pivot

Returning to school with purpose, progressing from insurance to wealth management.

07:17 — Lessons From Clients

William reflects on how clients shaped his understanding of growth, life, and legacy.

07:58 — Opportunity and Growth

The origins of Portus Wealth Advisors and the philosophy that opportunities are everywhere.

08:40 — A Client’s Life Reflection

A powerful decade-by-decade story from a client battling cancer, emphasizing living in the present.

11:34 — “What’s Your Porsche?”

A story of a client who postponed joy—until it was too late—creating a powerful lesson about intentional living.

14:21 — Closing Reflection

Dr. Douglas challenges the audience to rethink their choices and live an antifragile life.

Links & Resources

• Learn more about Portus Wealth Advisors
• Speaking of Startups Podcast – Hosted by William Bissett
• Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
• Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

 Closing Remark

As you reflect on this episode, consider the central question:

What’s your Porsche?

What meaningful action, joy, or purpose are you postponing—waiting for a “better” time?

Antifragility invites you to grow through challenge, embrace the present, and make intentional choices that strengthen both your life and legacy.

Thank you for listening to The Antifragility Reframe.

In this powerful episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with mediator and restorative practitioner Leah Brown, FRSA, to uncover how organizations can genuinely repair harm, rebuild trust, and strengthen workplace culture. If you’ve ever witnessed dysfunction, unresolved conflict, or a lack of accountability in your workplace, this episode offers a grounded and transformative perspective on how repair should be done.

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Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank L. Douglas sits down with Leah Brown, FRSA, founder of The WayFinders Group, an expert mediator and restorative practitioner specializing in repairing harm within organizations.

Together, they explore workplace dysfunction—specifically, what happens when harm is done, trust is broken, and employees feel stripped of agency. Leah walks us through real situations she has mediated, including harassment grievances, leadership failures, and the cultural barriers that keep organizations from addressing root issues.

This conversation reframes conflict as an opportunity—not for punishment—but for healing, growth, and stronger cultures. Leah also shares a powerful four-stage blueprint her team uses to move organizations from dysfunction to repair.

If you lead people, work with teams, or are navigating harm within your workplace, this episode offers grounded, compassionate insight.

Key Topics

• The reality of organizational dysfunction and lingering harm
• Why acknowledgment is the foundation of workplace repair
• How mediation differs from restorative practice
• The challenge of restoring agency to harmed employees
• Why HR limitations often prevent true organizational healing
• How leaders can reframe conflict and cultivate psychological safety
• Leah’s four-stage blueprint: Acknowledgement, Apology, Accountability, Amends
• How to help employees move from “what happened to me” to “how do I move forward stronger?”

Timeline Summary

[00:04] — Introduction: What happens when dysfunction harms an organization

[01:08] — Meet guest Leah Brown, FRSA

[02:11] — The complexity of organizational challenges and mediation

[03:00] — A real case: harassment grievance and its aftermath

[05:17] — Understanding outcomes: what harmed employees actually need

[06:20] — Why desired outcomes are often unachievable without acknowledgment

[07:41] — Is “preventing future harm” a realistic goal?

[08:30] — Limitations of HR and workplace mediation

[10:45] — Context matters: culture, leadership, and repeating patterns

[11:07] — Reframing perspectives for both parties

[11:53] — What happens after the conflict is “resolved”?

[12:40] — Psychological safety, trust, and rebuilding relationships

[13:27] — Leah’s closing insights on dysfunction and repair

[13:42] — The four-stage blueprint for restoring trust

Links & Resources

• The WayFinders Group – Organizational repair, mediation & restorative practice
• Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC     
• Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Organizational harm doesn’t disappear when a case is closed. Repair requires acknowledgment, accountability, and a willingness to rebuild trust. Leah Brown reminds us that true leadership is not about avoiding conflict—but transforming it into an opportunity for antifragility. Thank you for joining us on this meaningful exploration into what it takes to create cultures where people can not only function, but thrive.

What happens when stopping becomes the most powerful step you can take?

In this episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas and organizational health expert Faith Clarke explore burnout, caregiving, and the journey toward restorative leadership. Through personal storytelling and practical wisdom, Faith reveals how slowing down created the clarity she needed to support her son—and eventually transform the way leaders build healthy, inclusive work cultures.

If you’re a leader, caregiver, or changemaker on the edge of burnout, this conversation is for you.

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Episode Summary:

In this illuminating episode of The Antifragility Reframe, Dr. Frank Douglas sits down with organizational health and inclusion specialist Faith Clarke for a powerful conversation on burnout, nourishment, and building restorative work cultures.

Drawing from her deeply personal journey as a mother to a child on the autism spectrum, Faith shares how a single moment of “Stop World” became the turning point that transformed not only her parenting approach but also her entire philosophy on sustainable leadership and inclusion.

Together, they explore why stopping—intentionally and safely—is essential for expanding perspective, accessing wisdom, and cultivating both personal and organizational well-being. Leaders, caregivers, and mission-driven professionals will find profound insight in this important conversation.

Key Topics

• The emotional and physical toll of long-term caregiving
• The importance of “stopping” as a pathway to clarity and resilience
• Why leaders must nourish themselves first
• How fear narrows perspective—and safety expands it
• Moving from “I” to “We” in problem-solving
• Understanding and designing restorative work cultures
• Inclusion beginning with the self
• Building practices that support both personal needs and organizational mission
• The ethical dilemma of extraction-based work environments
• Practical ways leaders can support employee well-being

Timeline Summary

[00:00 – 01:00] Opening and introduction to Faith Clarke’s work in organizational health and inclusion.

[01:00 – 04:00] Faith shares her early caregiving challenges and the burnout she experienced parenting a child with autism.

[04:00 – 06:00] The “Stop World” moment—how she paused everything to reclaim clarity and wellbeing.

[06:00 – 08:30] Stopping as a way to reduce fear, expand perspective, and create access for inclusion.

[08:30 – 10:30] Moving from the individual “I” to the productive “We.” How inclusion begins with the self.

[10:30 – 12:30] What restorative work cultures look like and why leaders must nourish themselves first.

[12:30 – 14:00] Practical measures for well-being at work—listening, relationships, autonomy, competence.

[14:00 – End] Closing reflections and gratitude.

Links & Resources

• Learn more and connect with Faith Clarke at Faithclarke.com
• Invitation for Women Leading Social Impact Organizations for an activity end-of-year reflection (helping you design your energy replenishment system for more sustainable leadership in 2026) - https://docs.google.com/document/d/119r-BPeIqIA8dx09wI3XzS3fEMA94X9saRPJiN47fvs/edit?usp=sharing
• Connect with Dr. Frank L. Douglas at Safe Haven Dialogues LLC
• Listen to more episodes at The Antifragility Reframe Podcast

Closing Remark

Thank you for joining us in this meaningful conversation about resilience, restoration, and the courage to stop so that we can rise stronger. If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might need encouragement today. Stay tuned for more conversations that help us build cultures—and lives—that truly nourish.