Resilient Butterfly
Resilient Butterfly is a heartfelt podcast dedicated to celebrating the strength of survivors and the extraordinary power of transformation, healing, and growth. Hosted by Pam Feinberg-Rivkin—a seasoned nurse, founder of Feinberg Consulting, and compassionate advocate with decades of experience—this podcast dives deep into life's messiest challenges: relationships, family dynamics, mental health, addiction, and more.
Each episode features inspiring stories of resilience, expert insights, and meaningful conversations that remind us we are not perfect—nor are we meant to be. Pam invites you to explore the journeys of those who have faced life's darkest moments and emerged with newfound hope, dignity, and purpose.
Whether you’re seeking inspiration, validation, or tools to navigate your own path, Resilient Butterfly offers a space for connection and empowerment. Together, let’s embrace the mess, honor the struggle, and celebrate the breakthroughs.
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Resilient Butterfly
Ep. 14 - The Weight and The Wings
In this powerful episode of The Resilient Butterfly, Pam Feinberg-Rivkin sits down with Thatcher Shively for a raw and deeply human conversation about trauma, addiction, transformation, and the unexpected journey to becoming a recovery coach. From growing up with chaos and confusion to finding solace in music - and later, a destructive relationship with substances - Thatcher shares how he hit rock bottom, found hope, and ultimately reclaimed his life. This story is about more than survival. It’s about healing, purpose, and the courage to fly forward with clarity, compassion, and resilience. If you’ve ever wondered whether change is possible, this conversation is your reminder that recovery is real - and there is always a different way.
Contact Pam Feinberg-Rivkin:
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LinkedIn: Feinberg Consulting Inc
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