What is Posttraumatic Growth?

Tony Hofmann: Team Leadville and the Race to Save Veteran Lives

What started with seven runners and a simple idea has grown into a movement that has impacted hundreds of lives. In this episode, retired Army Colonel Tony Hofmann shares the story behind Team Leadville, why challenge brings people together, and how a marathon became a vehicle for connection, purpose, and veteran suicide prevention.

Dr. Richard Tedeschi: The Question That Changed Everything

Before Posttraumatic Growth became a global field of study, it was simply a question. As a psychologist, researcher, and clinician, Dr. Richard Tedeschi became fascinated by people who seemed to emerge from life's most difficult experiences with greater wisdom, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Alongside colleague Dr. Lawrence Calhoun, he began exploring a possibility few researchers were studying at the time: Can people really grow through trauma?  This episode explores the origins of Posttraumatic Growth, the question that sparked a global movement, and how that work continues to impact thousands of lives through Boulder Crest Foundation.

Ben Iobst: "The Warrior Culture Is Waking Up"

After years serving in combat zones and high-crime streets, Ben Iobst discovered a truth that changed his life: healing does not happen alone. This episode explores war, policing, anxiety, recovery, and how community became the foundation for a healthier way forward.

Sheldon Creed: Life at 200 MPH

Sheldon Creed shares the journey that took him from a kid obsessed with racing to competing on some of the biggest stages in NASCAR. This episode explores ambition, identity, fatherhood, and what it means to build a life beyond the track.

Josh Goldberg: Finding Meaning the Hard Way

Before leading Boulder Crest as CEO, Josh Goldberg was on a very different path. In this episode, Josh shares his story — from growing up in Texas to building a career in international business, and ultimately confronting the question that would change everything: Is this the life I want to live?