The Resolution Room

The Resolution Room

By Dr. Nashay LoweSociety & CulturePhilosophy
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The Resolution Room episodes

  • Ep. 71 | From Childhood Trauma to Personal Mastery

    Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards as he shares his transformative journey from childhood trauma to personal mastery. Discover insights on resilience, authentic relationships, cultural perspectives, and spiritual growth that can help you navigate life's challenges and find your true self.


    About Dr. Stephen Edwards

    He didn’t study The Venus Fly Trap from the outside. He lived it.
    Now he helps others recognize the relationship patterns that are often hardest to see when you’re inside them.


    Read the Venus Fly Trap!

    51 min
  • Ep. 70 | Building a Legacy: Leadership, Community, and Peacebuilding in Action

    This conversation explores innovative leadership models, nonprofit building, and community-centered peacebuilding. Emily Cook and Dr. Anne Chance share their journey, challenges, and insights into creating sustainable, values-driven organizations.


    About Legacies Peace Center

    Legacies Peace Center strengthens communities by reconnecting people with land, culture, and one another through food, wellness, education, and women’s leadership. Grounded in reciprocity, equity, cultural integrity, and care for Mother Earth, we cultivate community-driven approaches to peacebuilding that honor cultural knowledge, support environmental stewardship, and build resilience across generations. 


    Learn more about their work here.


    57 min
  • Ep. 69 | 12 Years Abroad: A Foreign Service Family’s Journey

    This episode features Tracy Macdonald sharing her 12-year journey as a foreign service family, exploring the emotional, cultural, and personal dynamics of international mobility, conflict, and reintegration. Discover insights on parenting third culture kids, redefining peace, and navigating global conflict.


    About Tracy Macdonald

    Tracy is a Risk and Fraud Strategy Consultant and Senior Financial Crimes Investigator with 25+ years’ experience. She is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent with extensive cross-collaboration experience in the government, the intelligence community, and in the private sector. She is also a bestselling author and an accomplished public speaker.


    Connect with Tracy Macdonald on Linkedin.

    53 min
  • Ep. 68 | The 5 Words Kids Need to Hear Every Day for Healthy Development

    This episode explores the powerful impact of language on childhood development, emotional regulation, and relationships. Cara Tyrrell, an early childhood educator, shares practical strategies for parents and caregivers to foster healthy communication and build strong, trusting bonds with young children.


    About Cara Tyrrell

    Cara is an early language expert, teacher trainer, parent educator, and founder of Core4Parenting. A former preschool and kindergarten teacher with degrees in ASL, Linguistics, and Education, she teaches parents and educators the power of intentional language in shaping children’s identity, confidence, and future success between birth to five.

    She is the host of the top-ranking podcast Transforming the Toddler Years and author of the Talk to Them Early and Often, a guide for raising emotionally intelligent kids who thrive in school and life. 

    Connect with Cara here.

    50 min
  • Ep. 67 | Reinventing Yourself: the Power of Returning to Your Authentic Self

    Explore the profound insights of Olivia Fish on self-trust, emotional safety, and authentic reinvention. Discover practical exercises and deep reflections on how to live more consciously and align with your true self.


    About Liv

    Oliveyah is a master guide, #1 best-selling author, and expert in facilitating impactful change within individuals and teams.


    Connect with Liv and learn more about her work.

    55 min
  • Ep. 66 | The Art of Conflict and Culture in Organizations

    In this insightful interview, Stacey Bailey shares her expertise on leadership, organizational culture, conflict resolution, and building trust within teams. Discover practical strategies for authentic communication, decision-making, and fostering a healthy workplace culture.


    About Stacey Bailey

    Stacey is a leadership coach, business owner, improv nerd, and emcee extraordinaire. I’m also a mom, working parent, partner, proud resident of the LowCountry—and a woman on a mission to integrate all my great loves into a career I delight in and a world I’m proud to inhabit.


    52 min
  • Ep. 65 | From Fighter Pilot to Flawless Leader: The Keys to High-Impact Leadership

    In this insightful interview, Boo shares his journey from fighter pilot to leadership coach, emphasizing the importance of decision-making, reflection, and flawless execution. Discover how military principles can transform leadership and personal growth.


    About Christian "Boo" Boucousis

    Christian "Boo" Boucousis is a former Royal Australian Air Force F/A-18 fighter pilot turned entrepreneur, author, and CEO of Afterburner. After a medical diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis ended his 11-year military career, he transitioned into the business world, founding humanitarian service provider CTG Global in Afghanistan and pioneering modular high-rise construction with Mode Developments in Australia. Today, he leverages his military and corporate experience as a leadership keynote speaker and coach, applying fighter pilot principles—such as "Get It Done" (GID) and small-win strategies—to help organizations build resilient teams, streamline decision-making, and achieve high-performance goals.


    Connect with Boo on Linkedin.


    Learn more at Lowe Insights

    50 min
  • Ep. 64 | From Helping to Learning: The Power of Connection Across Cultures

    Kimberly Haley-Colem shares her journey into short-term international service, emphasizing responsible volunteerism, cultural humility, and sustainability. Discover how her work with Globe Aware promotes meaningful global engagement and lessons applicable to local communities.


    About Globe Aware

    Globe Aware, a nonprofit 501 (c) (3), develops short-term volunteer programs in international environments that encourage people to immerse themselves in a unique way of giving back. Their award-winning, short-term programs promote sustainability and cultural awareness in Special Consultative Status with the United Nations. Featured on the NBC Today Show, CNN, Wall Street Journal, ABC World News Tonight, The New York Times, PBS, and various documentaries, Globe Aware organizes international volunteering programs in countries worldwide. We have no religious or political affiliation. We accommodate small groups to special school/church/corporate groups of up to 300 participants. We work side-by-side as equals with communities working on projects of their choice and method. 


    Connect with Globe Aware


    44 min
  • Ep. 63 | From the Ivy Leagues to the Penitentieary and Beyond

    Ken Miller shares his extraordinary journey from Ivy League success, homelessness, and addiction to personal transformation and resilience. Discover insights on self-awareness, accountability, and rebuilding trust to inspire your own growth.


    About Ken Miller

    Ken Miller, CFRE is a dynamic trainer, speaker, author and consultant. As the president of Denali FSP LLC Consultants, he leads transformative strategies, empowering organizations and associations across sectors.


    Connect with Ken on Linkedin

    54 min
  • Ep. 62 | Unlocking Leadership Potential Through Self-Awareness and Systems Thinking

    Brittany Erway Soto shares her transformative journey from education to organizational development, emphasizing self-awareness, system thinking, and leadership growth. Discover how her insights can help leaders and organizations foster authentic, effective change.


    Key Takeaways

    • Self-awareness is the foundation of authentic leadership.
    • Systems are only as effective as the people within them.
    • Leadership is often hindered by internal dialogue and isolation.
    • Reimagining leadership involves understanding personal and organizational success.
    • Personal growth and self-management are critical for organizational change.

    About Brittany Erway Soto

    Brittany Erway Soto is an organizational development consultant, executive coach, and former nonprofit executive who helps leaders and organizations navigate complexity, strengthen their people, and design systems that drive meaningful results. As Founder of The Balance Point Group, she partners with mission-driven organizations—particularly in education and social impact—to align strategy, people, and operations for sustainable performance.


    Connect with Brittany on Linkedin


    Learn more and explore our free resources at Lowe Insights

    45 min

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Welcome to The Resolution Room™ with Dr. Nashay Lowe. This is a space where conflict is the beginning of something deeper. Our episodes offer a reimagined approach to social relationships. We move…

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