Episode 31: Rethinking Our Basic Needs – Connection

Episode 31: Rethinking Our Basic Needs – Connection

Join us for the final episode in our basic needs series as we explore connection with Curator of Culture, Ruben Dario Villa. Ruben shares his story and passion for his community as he and Melissa discuss the importance of connection in building resilience. Tune in now!

Episode 30: Rethinking Our Basic Needs – Food

In the second episode in our basic needs series, Melissa is joined by Chef Mark Segovia to explore food. The two go past nutrition and discuss the importance of food as a means of creating community, safety, and peace in the lives of many. Listen now!

Episode 29: Rethinking Our Basic Needs – Sleep

The first episode of our new series, Rethinking Our Basic Needs, kicks off with a conversation with Dr. Shantha Gowda, clinical health psychologist and certified behavioral sleep medicine doctor. Tune in now as her and Melissa dive into the world of sleep and how important it is to prioritize.

Episode 28: Honoring the Shadows and Living in the Light

Tune in to episode 28 of Pathways to Resilience for an inspiring conversation with Silvia Gianelli, exploring childhood trauma and its lasting physiological and psychological impacts, how choice plays a role in change and resiliency, and how Silvia practices honoring her shadows and living in the light. It's a must hear!

Episode 27: The Importance of Being Seen – A Trans Youth Perspective

In this episode of Pathways to Resilience, Melissa is joined by LGBTQ+ youth advocate and leader, Alex Spielmann, for an episode exploring the crucial role of identity and community in the queer and trans experience. They share their story and the intersections of identities that play a role in their experience, while touching on what he is seeing LGBTQ+ youth are needing the most right now. Tune in now!