Another Perspective

Episode 6: Flourishing Despite Adversity — A Conversation on Resilience with Reuben Rusk

Episode 6: Flourishing Despite Adversity — A Conversation on Resilience with Reuben Rusk In this episode, I speak with Reuben Rusk, who connects people with science, with a focus on wellbeing, flourishing, and leadership. In our conversation, we cover: • What is most important — and most misunderstood — about resilience today • The relationship between flourishing and resilience • The role of environment in shaping whether people thrive • The factors that make the biggest difference in whether people thrive or struggle • What is possible when someone feels stuck in an unhealthy environment • How Reuben’s own understanding of resilience has evolved over time Reuben brings together a background in engineering with a PhD in well-being science from the University of Melbourne, offering a unique and practical perspective on leadership, culture, and human flourishing. His work bridges research and real-world application in a way that is both thoughtful and actionable. You can explore more about his work here: https://reubenrusk.com/

Episode 5: Thrutopian Resilience - A Practice of Active Hope with Dr. Chris Johnstone

Episode 5 - Thrutopian Resilience: A Practice of Active Hope with Dr. Chris Johnstone In this episode, we explore: * Dr. Johnstone’s own resilience journey and the personal stories that shaped his work * Active Hope: do we “have hope,” or do we practice it? * Shifting our perspective from seeing life as a fixed picture to an evolving story * Turning points, post-traumatic and pre-traumatic growth * Thrutopian resilience: how we move through difficulty better About Dr. Chris Johnstone Dr. Chris Johnstone is an author, trainer, and coach for resilience, wellbeing, and Active Hope. For over thirty years, his work has focused on what helps people face disturbing situations — in their own lives and in the wider world — in ways that nourish resilience and wellbeing. He is the co-author of Active Hope (with Joanna Macy, published in 18 languages) and the author of Seven Ways to Build Resilience. Originally trained in medicine and psychology, and later working for many years in mental health and addiction services, Chris now teaches and coaches internationally, mainly online, with participants from over 78 countries. For more information about his work: https://collegeofwellbeing.com/ [https://collegeofwellbeing.com/]

Episode 4: Embracing a Kinder Model for Resilience with Dr. Alison Bishop

🎧 Episode 4: Embracing a Kinder Model for Resilience with Dr. Alison Bishop In this episode, I’m delighted to have Dr. Bishop as my guest, inviting us to see resilience through a kinder lens. 🌿 In this episode, we explore: 🌱 What drew her to study resilience 💫 What “embracing a kinder model for resilience” means for her 🌍 How the interplay between us and our environment shapes our resilience 🔄 Seeing resilience as a cyclical process ✨ Discovering your Resilience Signature 💗 Practices to nurture resilience in a gentler way ✨ About Dr. Alison Bishop Dr. Bishop is an educator, researcher, and practitioner in resilience, dedicated to helping individuals and organizations thrive in the face of adversity. As a faculty member at the Institute of Positive Psychology Coaching, she trains coaches, leaders, and professionals in resilience and well-being. Her work supports high-achieving professional women who juggle multiple care roles — often between parents, children, and work — to embrace a kinder, more compassionate model of resilience. Resources: Bishop, A. (2025). Embracing a Kinder Model for Coaching Resilience: Part Two – the Resilience Signature. Journal of Positive Psychology Coaching (JPPC), 2, 1–24. https://www.journal.theippc.com/article/129195-embracing-a-kinder-model-for-coaching-resilience-part-two-the-resilience-signature [https://www.journal.theippc.com/article/129195-embracing-a-kinder-model-for-coaching-resilience-part-two-the-resilience-signature] Follow Another Perspective on Instagram: @another_perspective_podcast #AnotherPerspectivePodcast #Resilience #ResilienceJourney #KinderModelOfResilience #PositivePsychology #SelfDevelopment #Wellbeing

Episode 3: Resilience Beyond a Mental Skill with Seda Erkman: "You can't move forward in life leaving your body behind."

Resilience Beyond a Mental Skill with Seda Erkman "You can't move forward in life leaving your body behind." In this episode, I am joined by dear Seda Erkman who very generously shares not only her wisdom and practices but also her own story of how resilience has evolved in her life. Seda Erkman is a psychologist, yoga teacher, and healer who weaves together psychology, somatic work, and spiritual practices to support people’s resilience and wellbeing. She has been working one-on-one with clients for many years. Seda holds a BA in Psychology from Brown University and an MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from NYU. Alongside her academic foundation, she completed a three-year Gestalt Coaching Training Program and has been working one-on-one with clients for many years. She’s also a Yoga Alliance certified teacher with over a decade of experience, trained in Somatic Experiencing, Reiki, Sound Therapy, and Shamanic practices. Today she combines these modalities to support her clients’ mental, emotional, physical, and energetic wellbeing—helping them live more from their worth, not their wounds. She offers sessions in London, Istanbul, and online. Learn more about Seda's work: www.sedaerkman.com Follow Seda Erkman’s work on Instagram: @soundofseda In our conversation, we explore: 🌿 How Seda defines resilience through her lived journey and experiences 🔑Turning points in her path and what kept her going 🌀 Resilience as a whole-being capacity beyond a mental skill 🌐 The role of our bodies and nervous system capacity in building and sustaining resilience 🎵 Sound therapy as a method to regulate our nervous system 🔮 Daily practices and rituals to widen our nervous system capacity  Follow Another Perspective on Instagram: @another_perspective_podcast

Episode 2: What Builds Our Unique Resilience? Exploring Insights from Therese Joyce

What Builds Our Unique Resilience? In Episode 2, I'm joined by Therese Joyce, founder of ⁠Snow Daisy⁠ [http://www.snowdaisy.com.au/] who brings her unique experience and perspective on resilience. Therese Joyce is a coach, consultant, and clown, with extensive leadership experience and a Master's in Applied Positive Psychology. She spent nine years asPrincipal of an international school in Toronto and four years as Associate Director at the Centre for Wellbeing Science at the University of Melbourne. A passionate traveller, she has visited 64 countries so far and is fascinated by how humans communicate, understand emotions, and bring kindness into the way we work. Therese is the founder of Snow Daisy, an organisation helping people work better together. She's worked across education, health, local government, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors. She also facilitates the Asia PacificInternational Positive Psychology Association's Workplace and Organisations Community of Practice. When she's not working or traveling, Therese plays drums in anAfro-Brazilian percussion band and trains in physical theatre. Together, we explore resilience from multiple angles: * How Therese's understanding of resilience evolved over time * The role of community and systemic approach in sustaining resilience * Three key components shaping her personal resilience * How travel and cultural experiences influence resilience * The impact of humor and playfulness on resilience Learn more about Therese Joyce's work: snowdaisy.com.au [http://www.snowdaisy.com.au/] Resources mentioned: 1. Harvard Grant Study: Embracing community helps us live longer [https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2017/04/over-nearly-80-years-harvard-study-has-been-showing-how-to-live-a-healthy-and-happy-life/] 2. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: Psychology Today article [https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/therapy-types/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy] 3. Roy Baumeister: The Fundamental Need to Belong 4. Susan David: Emotional Agility [https://www.susandavid.com] - TED talk [https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_david_the_gift_and_power_of_emotional_courage?language=en] 5. Peter Gray: Play [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bg-GEzM7iTk] 6. Manfred Kets de Vries: Teaching CEOs how to play [https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2184916] 7. Stephen Portges & Deb Dana: Glimmers: green flags to feel safe [https://www.innermelbpsychology.com.au/glimmers/] 8. Carl Rogers: Unconditional Positive Regard [https://positivepsychology.com/unconditional-positive-regard/#:~:text=Unconditional%20positive%20regard%20involves%20accepting,a%20safe%20%26%20supportive%20therapeutic%20environment.] 9. Christopher Peterson: Other People Matter: The Power of Positive Relationships [https://www.google.com.au/books/edition/Toward_a_Positive_Psychology_of_Relation/9N3EEAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=peterson+%22other+people+matter%22&pg=PA1&printsec=frontcover] 10. Japanese philosophy (wabi-sabi): The value of imperfection [https://openresearch.ocadu.ca/id/eprint/1202/1/Treviranus_Value_2010.pdf] Follow Another Perspective on Instagram: @another_perspective_podcast