S01E03 Grief Without Guilt: Learning to Put the Weight Down

S01E03 Grief Without Guilt: Learning to Put the Weight Down

Stephanie Mitchell and Gareth Wax discuss resilience and suicide prevention, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the complexity of suicide and the guilt felt by loved ones. Stephanie highlights the media's focus on signs of suicide and stresses that suicide is often about cutting off pain, not a desire to die. She encourages releasing guilt and focusing on the individual's pain. The conversation shifts to the Indiana Fever WNBA team, praised for their resilience despite injuries. Stephanie's niece, Kelsey Mitchell, is celebrated for her achievements and the legacy of her late brother, a coach. The team's progress to the playoffs is seen as a testament to resilience.

S02E02 When Excellence Isn’t Enough Why Black Women Still Get Targeted

Stephanie Mitchell and Gareth Wax discuss the resilience and achievements of black women, particularly focusing on Lisa Cook, the first black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. Cook holds a PhD from UCLA and a second BA from Oxford University. Despite her impressive credentials, she faces challenges, including attempts to remove her from her position. The conversation also highlights the struggles of Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, and other black women in prominent roles. Mitchell emphasizes the importance of resilience and the need for black women to continue their contributions to society, despite ongoing attacks.

S01E01 Laid off NOT Lost - The Black Woman Rebuild

Black women: they don’t die, they multiply. In this powerful episode of Resilience 2.0, Stephanie Mitchell Hughes unpacks the growing assault on black women’s achievements, the impact of over 300,000 black women being laid off, and why that’s not an end but a catalyst. From Nicole Collier’s stand in the Texas State House to the quiet strength of previous generations and the “black girl magic” shaping new futures, Stephanie calls black women to reclaim their time, rebuild community, and create fresh infrastructures that make those who dismissed them rue the day.

S01E00 - Introduction to Resilience 2.0

Welcome to the launch of a new podcast called "Resilience 2.0." The podcast will feature discussions with her co-host Gareth Wax on resilience, life challenges, and personal growth, inspired by Stephanie's experiences with long COVID, discrimination, and racism. The first episode will be a rebroadcast of this live stream, with weekly episodes to follow. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of expanding their content to audio formats to reach a broader audience and to leave listeners with hope. The podcast will also feature guest speakers to provide diverse perspectives and learning opportunities.