#1 International Resilience Course Expert Dr. Taryn Marie Smiling

THE PODCAST

THE PODCAST

Welcome to Flourish or Fold

Stories of Resilience Podcast

Often, when we see someone’s achievements or appearance on center-stage, it’s easy for us to believe that the people who have ‘made it’ have special qualities that afforded them a seamless path to the summit of success. Yet the truth reveals something else. Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience is a show highlighting well-known people sharing their less well-known, or even hidden, stories of resilience. 

I’m honored to share with you these raw and authentic voices as we deep dive into the qualities & lessons of resilience that will inspire you to THRIVE in the face of challenge, change, and complexity so you can achieve your biggest goals. Because, YOU, are capable of more than you know. Enjoy!

-Dr. Taryn Marie

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From Heartbreak to Hollywood: An Unforgettable Journey of Resilience

In this episode of Flourish or Fold, I am positively delighted to host Quinton Aaron, star of the Academy Award winning film "The Blind Side." Quinton joins me to discuss his life experiences, including his health challenges and personal struggles. He emphasizes the importance of resilience, self-love, and leading with love and also shares his belief in a higher power and the importance of taking control of one's destiny.

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The “Key” to Maintaining an Open Heart in a World Filled with Pain and Uncertainty with Caitlin Crosby

In this episode of the Flourish or Fold podcast, Caitlin Crosby, founder and CEO of The Giving Keys, shares her journey of starting the company, which employs people transitioning out of homelessness to engrave inspirational words on keys. She discusses the challenges she faced, including a former CFO embezzling funds, and balancing motherhood with running a company. Despite these, Caitlin emphasizes the importance of authenticity, genuine care, and trusting one's instincts. She also shares her plans to incorporate her struggles into future projects. Be sure to listen to the end as Caitlin offers a discount code to the Giving Keys website.

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The Most Empowering Path: Self-Love for Women with Jenna Banks

In this podcast episode of "Flourish or Fold: Stories of Resilience," It was absolute pleasure to interview Jenna Banks, a keynote speaker, social impact entrepreneur, and author of "I Love Me More." Jenna shares her inspiring journey of overcoming challenges, including growing up in an abusive home and finding the courage to pursue her dreams. She discusses the importance of self-love and empowerment, particularly for women, and highlights the need to advocate for oneself in the workplace. Jenna also introduces the concept of choice as a superpower and emphasizes the power of deciding what matters in our lives. She shares information about her website and upcoming platform, Powerful Women, aimed at supporting and empowering women.

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CDM Media - Integrated Media PANEL FIRESIDE CHAT: Prioritizing Self-Care and Reaching Your Potential

In this episode of Flourish or Fold, I discuss the concept of being "self-full" and the importance of self-care and share my personal experiences with challenges and trauma, emphasizing that resilience is about effectively facing challenges and evolving. I also talk about vulnerability and its role in moments of challenge, highlighting the importance of allowing our inside selves to match our outside selves. I conclude by emphasizing the significance of prioritizing to reach our highest potential.

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The Power of Regret: Embracing and Growing from Life’s Lessons with Daniel Pink

In this podcast episode, I had the pleasure to interview Daniel Pink, a bestselling author, about his book on regret and resilience. Daniel shares his personal journey of discovering his passion for writing and emphasizes the importance of paying attention to our true selves. We discuss the different types of regrets and their significance, as well as the need for gathering diverse perspectives. We also explore the intersectionality between identifying regrets and resilience, mental health, and wellbeing. Our discussion encourages open conversations about regrets to promote personal growth.In this episode of Flourish or Fold, I had the pleasure of interviewing Suzy Batiz, the founder of Poo-Pourri, and Alive OS. Our conversation was a deep dive into the importance of accepting life's dualities, the power of resonance and dissonance, and the transformative potential of fear.

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Unleashing the Power of Possibility: Seeing Opportunities in Moments of Challenge

Welcome to Season 3 of The Flourish or Fold Podcast! As a podcast host, I've had the privilege of engaging in enlightening discussions about resilience, a concept that is often misunderstood. In this first episode, I explore the concept of resilience and introduce the five practices of highly resilient people, a topic that I believe is crucial for personal growth and development, to you, our podcast audience.

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