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The Resilience Files: Unlocked Podcast
Stories of strength, survival, and
growth.
Episodes
31 episodes
He Lost Everything. Then He Beat Addiction, Stage 4 Cancer & Rebuilt His Life
He Lost Everything. Then He Beat Addiction, Stage 4 Cancer & Rebuilt His LifeJack Skidmore had what many would consider a successful life—until a devastating accident changed everything.What followed was a battle with c...
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Why Starting Over at 57 Is Not Too Late — It's When Life Beginsn- Barbara Warren-Bloms
Most of us underestimate the power of starting over — no matter our age. At 57, Barbara Warren Blums decided it was time to embrace her true calling, proving that it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. Her story is a masterclass in resilienc...
Teen Spotlight: How a Joke Nearly Cost Me My Future — The Power of Words and Redemption - Xander Lee
Most people think their mistakes define them — but Xander’s story flips that narrative completely. At just 14, he shares how a single misunderstood joke triggered a series of events that threatened to derail his future, yet ultimately led him t...
The Young Boy’s Miracle Escape: How Faith and Calmness Saved His Life - Nittai Sharon
What does courage look like for an 11-year-old who faced life-and-death in the open ocean? Nittai Sharon's story is a powerful reminder that bravery isn’t about the absence of fear — it’s about what you do despite it. When a jet skiing trip tur...
From Hiding To Being Seen: Sarah Hunte
Sarah Hunte spent much of her life believing she had to hide parts of herself to be accepted.After losing her eye as a baby, she grew up carrying a deep sense of inadequacy, constantly trying to maintain the illusion of normalcy.B...
Most teens face tough transitions but Charlotte’s story reveals how resilience can turn unfamiliarity into strength
From navigating new schools to discovering confidence in moments of chaos, her journey proves that even the scariest beginnings hold the power to shape who we become.In this special Teen Resilience Spotlight, Charlotte shares the honest r...
How a 13-Year-Old with EDS Turns Pain into Power Through Resilience and Mindset
Most kids your age are busy with school and hobbies, but 13-year-old Sam Richardson is teaching us what true resilience looks like, living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) while pursuing his passions and redefining what's possible. When pain a...
After Losing Her Mom, She Had to Find Herself Again, Athina West’s Story of Healing
You're Not Broken. You're Rebuilding. | Athina West on Grief, Healing & ResilienceWhat happens when grief changes the course of your life?In this heartfelt episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, Carrie Bernan...
Episode 12: There Is No Normal: Christy Barongan on Depression, Self-Compassion & Healing
In this powerful episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, host Carrie Bernans sits down with Christy Barongan to discuss a lifetime spent helping others while quietly battling her own struggles with depression, anxiety, trauma, and self-doubt...
Episode 11: Born with Rare Genetic Eye Condition, Seeing Strength Beyond Sight with Mark Rivera
Born with a rare genetic eye condition that left him without vision in his left eye, Mark Rivera spent much of his life learning how to navigate a world that often made him feel different. But his greatest challenges were still ahead.Aft...
Episode 10: But What Are You? Finding Identity Through Adoption and Resilience
From a cardboard box in a war zone to inspiring others around the world.Episode 10 of The Resilience Files features the incredible story of Barton C. Williams—a Vietnam War adoptee who arrived in Australia through Operation Baby...
Episode 9: Unlocked — Coming Out at 35, Leaving Teaching, and Living Authentically with Allie Hunt
She came out at 35. Left the career she thought she'd have forever. And rebuilt her life from the ground up.Episode 9 of The Resilience Files with Allie Hunt is a powerful reminder that authenticity is worth the risk.🎙️ L...
Growing Up in the Shadow of a Cartel — Polly Betzner Walshin's Story of Resilience ⭐
🎙️ Episode 8: From Cartel Chaos to Unbreakable Strength with Polly Betzner WalshinWhat happens when you're born with Spina Bifida, grow up around the realities of cartel life, experience heartbreak, become a single mother, and still find...
At 13, Liam Faced More Than Most Adults Ever Will
At just 13 years old, Liam faced a rare disease, chemotherapy, hospital stays, mental health struggles, and challenges most adults never experience.But through it all, he kept going.In this powerful episode of The Resilience Files...
Blind, Brave, and Unstoppable Gia Bernhardt
🎙️ At just 8 years old, Gia Bernhard was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder that would eventually take her sight.Today, she's an artist, advocate, and living example of resilience.In this powerful episode, Gia shares how she n...
A Young Voice Fighting for Change for Type One Diabetes at 9 Years Old Constanza
At just 9 years old, Constanza’s life changed forever after being rushed into intensive care with diabetic ketoacidosis. What was first believed to be a COVID complication became a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis — one that would require daily insuli...
At 11, Millie Almost Gave Up Now She’s Helping Others Heal
In this deeply honest episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, host Carrie Bernans sits down with 13-year-old Millie Waters to discuss her journey through bullying, depression, self-harm, and suicidal ideation after traumatic experie...
The Surprising Power of Mind Over Matter: How One Woman Body Builder Survived a Devastating Crash and Now Olympian
Most people think a tragic accident or life-changing diagnosis means the end of hope until they hear Cindra Stolk's story. After a devastating car crash left her with shattered bones and a prognosis that she’d never walk again, she refused to a...
She Died on Scene—Jennifer Wish’s Story of Survival and Resilience
In Episode 2 of Season 2 of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, Jennifer Wish shares her incredible journey of survival after a traumatic accident left her with severe injuries, memory loss, grief, and years of recovery.Jennifer opens up abo...
It Took Her Four Years to Leave, Conelie’s Story of Healing and Resilience
🎙️ EPISODE 1 — SEASON 2“It Took Her Four Years to Leave, Conelie’s Story of Healing and Resilience”In this powerful Season 2 premiere of The Resilience Files: Unlocked Season 2, Conelie Bou-Abs shares her journey through childhood...
What Keeps Us Going: Hope, Healing & Resilience in Uncertain Times
In this special 10th episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, your hosts pause to check in with themselves and with you.No guests, no scripts—just a raw, heartfelt conversation about how we’re really doing. Amid globa...
I Hit a Man With My Car… and He Wanted Me To
Dan McGovern never expected an ordinary drive to turn into a nightmare. When he accidentally struck a man on what turned out to be a suicide mission, his life changed forever.This gripping episode dives into the aftermath of trauma when ...
He Tried to Kill Me in Front of Our Kids: Dr. Delgado’s Story | The Resilience Files
Dr. Alicia Delgado was a successful psychologist, mother, and wife. Then one day, her husband choked her nearly to death—in front of their children.In this gripping episode, Dr. Delgado opens up about surviving domestic violence, the imp...
Booked, Blessed… and Diagnosed: Janora’s Unbelievable Year
Janora McDuffie was on top of the world—new marriage, booming career, and bookings back to back. But then, in the middle of her biggest year yet, she was diagnosed with cancer. In this episode, Janora shares how she faced her greatest battle wi...
I Survived an Eating Disorder - Lori’s Story of Self-Rescue | The Resilience Files Ep6
Raised by a bipolar alcoholic mother and a father with a gambling addiction, Lori Thomas spent her childhood in constant motion—physically, emotionally, and mentally. In this unfiltered episode of The Resilience Files: Unlocked, Lori o...