RESILIENT NOW PODCAST

Episode 39: Meet Craig Goldberg | “I Got This” — Marriage, Fatherhood & Generational Resilience

What does resilience really mean? In this episode of Resilient Now Podcast, we sit down with Craig Goldberg, who shares a simple but powerful definition: “Resilience to me means… I got this.” Craig opens up about his journey through an 18-year marriage, the experience of being a father, and the deep influence of family—growing up with parents married 54 years and grandparents married over 64 years. This conversation brings resilience to life in a real and grounded way— not just in moments of crisis, but in commitment, consistency, and showing up over time. We also explore Craig’s work through In Harmony, where he uses vibroacoustic technology—sound and vibration designed to support the body and mind. Research shows this type of therapy can help regulate the nervous system, reduce stress, and promote deep relaxation. At its core, this episode is about: Confidence in the face of life’s challenges The reality of long-term relationships The responsibility and growth that comes with fatherhood And the belief that no matter what comes your way… 👉 “I got this.” 💬 Real stories. Real life. Helping the world—one story at a time. 🎧 Listen now: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube 🌐 www.resilientnowpodcast.com

Episode 38: J. Elaine: Returning to Myself — Resilience, Healing and Her Book Beyond the Fireworks

J. Elaine joins us to share her journey of returning to herself after an abusive marriage—how small, honest decisions built her resilience and guided her healing. Her book, Beyond the Fireworks, explores what happens after the chaos—when the noise fades and you’re left to rebuild, redefine, and return to yourself.

Episode 37: Radmila Lolly | Turning Grief Into Music, Art & Purpose

In Episode 37 of the Resilient Now Podcast, host Liliana Brown speaks with multi-artist Radmila Lolly — a Russian-American singer, composer, fashion designer, and creative visionary who transforms life’s deepest pain into powerful artistic expression. Originally from Moscow and now based in the United States, Radmila expresses herself through music, fashion, film, and literature, blending multiple art forms into a unique creative voice. She is an internationally recognized artist whose music has appeared on Billboard charts and whose work has been performed on major stages such as Carnegie Hall, reflecting her growing influence across the arts. But behind her artistic success is a deeply personal story of grief and resilience. Radmila shares the emotional story of losing her beloved uncle, a veteran of the Afghanistan war who carried many scars from the difficult life he had lived. When he died on the streets of Moscow, the loss deeply affected her. To honor him, Radmila wrote a song called “October 1st,” the day he passed away. Before that moment, Radmila was not someone who played instruments. She loved singing, but composing music had never been part of her life. Yet after his passing, something unexpected happened — she felt an overwhelming urge to create music, as if her hands were suddenly drawn to instruments. Since then, Radmila has composed over 500 musical pieces, often feeling as though the music flows through her rather than from her. In many ways, she feels her uncle’s spirit continues to live on through the music. She describes it as if, after passing, he became the uncle he may have always wanted to be — almost like a guardian angel guiding her creative journey. Radmila believes that when loved ones pass away, they sometimes leave us unexpected gifts — strengths, talents, or inspiration that help us move forward. For her, resilience also means working on ourselves. She believes we all carry scars from life, but those scars can become invitations to grow, heal, and become stronger. Her approach to grief is unique. While she believes in honoring pain internally, she also believes in getting up, moving forward, and continuing to create. Staying stuck in sadness can feel overwhelming, but transforming pain into something beautiful can eventually lead to joy. Radmila has also experienced other tragic losses, including loved ones lost in sudden accidents, which has left her carrying emotional wounds and even elements of PTSD. Through faith, spirituality, and gratitude for the people God has placed in her life, she continues to move forward. Through music, fashion, film, and literature — with a book soon to be published — Radmila is building a legacy that honors the people she has loved and lost. Her story reminds us that resilience doesn’t mean avoiding grief. Sometimes resilience means taking life’s most painful moments… and transforming them into something meaningful and beautiful.

Episode 36: Tamie Gangloff | Author on Eating Disorder Recovery, Sobriety & Chronic Illness

In this powerful episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, Liliana Brown sits down with Tamie Gangloff, MA, MFT — author of Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Lived Experiences, keynote speaker, and therapist specializing in chronic illness and eating disorders. Tamie believes resilience begins with one simple but profound truth: Be here. Right here. Right now. Her journey is layered, courageous, and deeply human. As a child, Tamie wore a back brace for scoliosis. In college, depression led her into an eating disorder and struggles with alcoholism. Today, she celebrates over 20 years of sobriety — and long-term recovery from disordered eating. At 38, she became an athlete, only to later face major spine surgery and a long, painful recovery. That surgery changed more than her body — it changed her life. It helped her leave an unhealthy relationship, taught her to become a team with her doctors, and eventually brought her back to therapy after developing PTSD from medical trauma. Tamie speaks openly about living in the “in-between space” — still facing medical challenges, still healing, still growing. One of her most powerful tools? Naming her illness. She calls it “Rocky.” By separating herself from her illness, she found strength and compassion. Some days Rocky gives her a hard time — and she gives herself permission to feel anger, even setting a timer for it — then intentionally shifts toward gratitude, light, and what she can do. In her book, Chronic Illness and Eating Disorders: Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Lived Experiences, Tamie combines professional expertise with lived experience. The book includes practical therapeutic exercises you can do with a therapist or on your own — including powerful activities that help distinguish anger toward illness from anger toward yourself. Tamie’s message is simple but profound: “I see you. I hear you.” If you or someone you love is navigating chronic illness, eating disorder recovery, sobriety, medical trauma, or life’s unexpected detours — this episode will resonate deeply. Resilience isn’t about perfection. It’s about staying present in the middle of the storm. 🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform. 🔔 Subscribe, follow, rate, and share to help us reach more people who need hope. 💛 Be Resilient Now.

Episode 35: I.M. Aiken | Author & Former First Responder — “I Can’t” Is Not an Option

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, we sit down with I.M. Aiken, a veteran first responder, author, and storyteller, as she opens up about what it truly means to be resilient — before, during, and after life knocks you down. I.M. Aiken has spent decades working on ambulances off and on since the 1980s, beginning her journey in the Boston area where she was born and raised. She also served one tour in Iraq as a civilian member of the U.S. Army’s 4th Infantry Division, experiences that shaped her outlook on crisis, courage, and community. In this episode, she shares one of her most personal and recent challenges: a serious accident in which she fell off a roof and broke both wrists, leaving her fully disabled for three months. Despite also suffering from concussions and the steepest physical toll of her life, she persevered — not by pretending life didn’t hurt, but by leaning into her resilience plan, her community, and her unshakable mindset that “I can’t” is not an option. Through laughter, grit, and real-talk wisdom, I.M. Aiken takes us behind the scenes of her recovery — from medevac helicopter rides to the love and support of neighbors and friends — illustrating how preparedness, visualization, and showing up for life’s messiest moments can make all the difference. We also dive into her creative work as a published author, including The Little Ambulance War of Winchester County, a Trowbridge Vermont novel that gives readers front-row access to the challenges and heroes in emergency medical services. She’s also written Stolen Mountain and a growing series of short stories in The Trowbridge Dispatch, all rooted in her deep experience in public safety and rural community life. ✨ Episode Takeaways: What a real-life resilience plan looks like — and how to build one The role of community support when life changes suddenly How showing up (even when it hurts) strengthens resilience Lessons from emergency response that apply to everyday challenges Creativity, storytelling, and finding purpose after trauma Whether you’re facing a major injury, a career pivot, aging realities, or simply want tools to be resilient ready, this episode with I.M. Aiken will inspire your heart and fortify your spirit.