What is Posttraumatic Growth?

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?

Britt Myers: A Childhood Shaped by Service—and What It Cost

Britt Myers shares her deeply personal story of growing up without her mother, navigating instability, and learning to make sense of the experiences that shaped her as part of a military and first responder family. It’s a conversation about identity, strength, and the long road to understanding your own story.