Podcast appearances and mentions of Steven M Southwick

In this episode I speak with Dennis S. Charney, MD, Dean of the Icahn School of Medicine and President for Academic Affairs for the Mount Sinai Health System and Jonathan M. DePierro, PhD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Associate Director of Mount Sinai's Center for Stress, Resilience, and Personal Growth. They are the co-authors of "Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges, third edition," dedicated to their late third author, Steven M. Southwick, M.D., which is possibly the definitive book on the topic. Their wakeup calls came from violent traumas they each suffered and tested their resilience. https://www.amazon.com/Resilience-Science-Mastering-Greatest-Challenges/dp/1009299743/

In today's episode I have the distinct pleasure of RE-Introducing Carolyn Moor.  Although she needs no introduction, Carolyn was the first to introduce me to the idea of Super Survivors.  She is well known as the founder and director of the Modern Widows Club.Today, I have the honor of picking Carolyn's brain in terms of what made her a Super Survivor.  We focus on 4 main areas:Choose Life:  live for the future, not in the pastReach out:  connect with other survivors—or in Carolyn's case create a forum of your own connectionsGet Moving:  set goals and take actionGive Back:  service and acts of kindness empower the survivor to be an asset rather than a victimCarolyn and I speak a lot about a book I referenced earlier in the season. -Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges by Steven M. Southwick & Dennis S. Charney. I would be remiss if I did not mention Carolyn's book,  Legendary windows Stories  of Legacy  by Carolyn Moor and the Modern Widows Club.  Please note all proceeds benefit the Modern Widows Club.If you like this podcast, please feel free to pass this on to your friends, family members or colleagues. Cheers!  See you on the next episode. Support the showDid you know you can now Help Us Continue Making Awesome Content for Listeners Affected by Grief!Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter or follow us on Facebook. You can also find us on LinkedIn.

This episode is all about Super Survivors. A Super Survivor is an individual that faces tragedy head on, turns it on its head and makes use of the tragedy in a manner that helps others.  I talk about a book, which I will refer to periodically this season---Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges by Steven M. Southwick & Dennis S. Charney.On Page 230 we dive into what sets a Super Survivor apart from someone who is resilient alone.A Super Survivor:1.  Faces Facts:  accepts what has happened2.  Chooses Life:  lives for the future and not the past3.  Reaches Out:  connects with other survivors4.  Gets Moving:  set goals and takes actionI use myself as an example throughout this episode as I display many qualities described above.  Super Survivors are  outstanding individuals who have used the experience of a traumatic event(s) to reshape the future of someone else.  How cool is that? Thank you for listening and supporting the show.  #Supersurvivor  #resilience #resiliency #newlife #finanicialplanning #financialtransitionist #financialtransitionSupport the showDid you know you can now Help Us Continue Making Awesome Content for Listeners Affected by Grief!Thanks for listening! Follow us on twitter or follow us on Facebook. You can also find us on LinkedIn.

Since we are in mental awareness month, I thought about approaching this exact topic here on the channel. Normally I wouldn't approach such high and dense topics since I only feel like I generalize a lot, even if the information comes from literature, articles, reviews, institutions, and international organizations that deal with the issue. We explored what does Mental Health mean for us (as I asked you), some definitions of the most commonly used terms (such as anxiety, gaslighting), some trends in mental health awareness between 1993 and 2023 (30 years), and some applicable methods on how to make our day better if we feel down or in a bad mood. Before I go, here's the most common definition I could find about Mental health, as defined in the field of psychology: "Mental health refers to a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It encompasses how individuals think, feel, and behave, and it influences how they handle stress, relate to others, and make choices." I hope this episodes lives up to the expectations! Thank you all for being understanding and empathic

Are you looking to improve how you handle stress and crises? Then join us on this episode as we talk about the importance of grit, tenacity, perseverance, and resilience. We share how it is not about what happens to us but how we react to it that shapes our lives. Discover how to grow your grit over time and gain a bigger perspective that makes those minor setbacks feel like nothing. Don't miss out on this empowering discussion that will help you excel not only in your big business but also your bigger life.Resources:Read: Grit by Angela DuckworthRead: Resilience by Steven M. Southwick and Dennis S. CharneyWatch: Kara Lawson: Handle Hard BetterConnect on Instagram:Seychelle Van Poole: @seychellevpSarah Reynolds: @sarahreynoldsojiWendy Papasan: @wendypapasan

In this episode, Amy is joined by guest Jennifer Soames. Jennifer is a Traumatic Brain Injury survivor, Author, Yoga Teacher, and retired Holistic Health Professional. Topics of conversation include: overcoming physical traumas, breaking down the ingredients of resilience, how Will Smith conquered his fear of water, getting curious about our own fears, the relationship between meaning, purpose, growth, and resilience, the importance of self-compassion and self-care, social support and connection in the COVID era, and other topics.Resources Mentioned:Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life’s Greatest Challenges By Steven M. Southwick and Dennis S. CharneyTen Ingredients for ResilienceOptimismFacing FearMoral Compass, Ethics and Altruism Religion and SpiritualitySocial SupportRole ModelsTraining: Physical FitnessBrain Fitness: Mind and HeartCognitive and Emotional FlexibilityMeaning, Purpose, and GrowthHead of Hope Resourceswww.headofhope.comwww.facebook.com/headofhopetbiwww.instagram.com/headofhopetbi...Emerge Thriving Resources:Join us on social media for healing encouragement and insights on powerful topics and visit our website to access a wide variety of communities, events, and resources, that are designed to aid you in navigating real-life challenges and are led by community-centered organizations and health and wellness providers from around the country.Website: www.emergethriving.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/emerge_thrivingFacebook: www.facebook.com/emergethrivingEmerge Thriving, LLC Legal DisclaimerThe information provided in or through our Podcast, Websites, Programs, Events, and Services are for educational and informational purposes only and are made available to you as tools for your own use. When using any material obtained from or through Emerge Thriving, LLC, you acknowledge that we are supporting you in our role exclusively as providing information, and in no other role. By listening to this podcast you acknowledge and agree with our full disclaimer.

Host Kevin Patton uses the analogy of circus animals adapting to new or misplaced props to help him prepare to move courses back to campus. A lesson on resilience is just what we need right now. Book Club: Southwick & Charney's Resilience book. 00:54 | Back to Campus Pandemic Teaching 21:51 | Sponsored by AAA 22:41 | Resilience 30:51 | Sponsored by HAPI 31:55 | Book Club: Resilience 34:13 | Sponsored by HAPS 35:02 | Staying Connected If you cannot see or activate the audio player click here. Please take the anonymous survey: theAPprofessor.org/survey Questions & Feedback: 1-833-LION-DEN (1-833-546-6336) Follow The A&P Professor on Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram!   Episode | Show Notes More than education, more than experience, more than training, a person's level of resilience will determine who succeeds and who fails. (Steven M. Southwick & Dennis S. Charney)   Back to Campus Pandemic Teaching 21 minutes Kevin uses his experience as a wild animal trainer in introducing sea lions, lions, and tigers to new furniture, props, and behavior as an analogy for how to get used to the new "pandemic teaching" environment as we return to campus. And, perhaps more importantly, how to get our students comfortable in the changed campus environment. Check out the Stealth board at: amzn.to/2X4Q3FI   Sponsored by AAA 1 minute A searchable transcript for this episode, as well as the captioned audiogram of this episode, are sponsored by the American Association for Anatomy (AAA) at anatomy.org. Searchable transcript Captioned audiogram  Don't forget—HAPS members get a deep discount on AAA membership!   Resilience 8 minutes Resilience is something on our minds these days, right? Kevin discusses and article outlining research in what helps us build resilience—and how we can help our students build resilience. What Makes Some People More Resilient Than Others (newspaper article) my-ap.us/2COBkIt   Sponsored by HAPI Online Graduate Program 2.5 minutes The Master of Science in Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction—the MS-HAPI—is a graduate program for A&P teachers, especially for those who already have a graduate/professional degree. A combination of science courses (enough to qualify you to teach at the college level) and courses in contemporary instructional practice, this program helps you be your best in both on-campus and remote teaching. Kevin Patton is a faculty member in this program. Check it out! nycc.edu/hapi   Book Club 2 minutes Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges by Steven M. Southwick & Dennis S. Charney amzn.to/3f2sjbF For the complete list (and more) go to theAPprofessor.org/BookClub Special opportunity Contribute YOUR book recommendation for A&P teachers! Be sure include your reasons for recommending it Any contribution used will receive a $25 gift certificate The best contribution is one that you have recorded in your own voice (or in a voicemail at 1-833-LION-DEN) For the complete list (and more) go to theAPprofessor.org/BookClub   Sponsored by HAPS 1 minute The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society (HAPS) is a sponsor of this podcast.  You can help appreciate their support by clicking the link below and checking out the many resources and benefits found there. Watch for virtual town hall meetings and upcoming regional meetings! Anatomy & Physiology Society theAPprofessor.org/haps   If the hyperlinks here are not active, go to TAPPradio.org to find the episode page. More details at the episode page. Transcript available in the transcript box. Listen to any episode on your Alexa device. Need help accessing resources locked behind a paywall? Check out this advice from Episode 32 to get what you need! https://youtu.be/JU_l76JGwVw?t=440   Tools & Resources  Amazon Text Expander Rev.com Snagit & Camtasia The A&P Professor Logo Items   Sponsors   Transcript and captions for this episode are supported by the  American Association for Anatomy. anatomy.org   The Human Anatomy & Physiology Society  aprovides marketing support for this podcast.  theAPprofessor.org/haps   Distribution of this episode is supported by  NYCC's online graduate program in  Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction (HAPI)  nycc.edu/hapi     Clicking on sponsor links  helps let them know you appreciate their support of this podcast!   Follow The A&P Professor on  Twitter, Facebook, Blogger, Nuzzel, Tumblr, or Instagram!   The A&P Professor® and Lion Den® are registered trademarks of Lion Den Inc. (Kevin Patton)  

As I publish this (April 2020) the current Coronavirus pandemic has been a setback for all of us in various degrees, some worse than others. Hence, I would encourage you to listen to this episode and share with someone who could use it. My guest is Dr. Steven M. Southwick, who along with Dennis Charney are the co-authors of Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges.  The book summarizes research into the psychological, biological, and social impact of trauma, and it combines the latest scientific findings in the area of resilience drawing on two decades of work with  trauma survivors  “Resilient individuals resemble a twig with a fresh, green living core. When twisted out of shape, such a twig bends, but it does not break; instead, it springs back and continues growing”  - George Vaillant  Steven completed his psychiatry residency at Yale University School of Medicine. He is the Glenn H. Greenberg Professor of Psychiatry, PTSD and Resilience at Yale University Medical School and Yale Child Study Center. He is also the Medical Director of the Clinical Neuroscience of the Veterans Affairs National Center for PTSD. Steven has worked with a wide range of trauma survivors including combat veterans, civilian children and adults with PTSD, and very high functioning, former prisoners of war. There is a bit of irony in this episode based on the times we are living through in 2020. One, is my warning to those who were having an easy time of life that challenge would come so prepare now. The other is Steven's admonition for social connection. Harder now as we are all social distancing but even more important due to the stress many are going through. Hello Zoom. We also cover these topics on this episode   His research into resilience and PTSD  What led him to write the book  How the brain may work against you in traumatic or challenging circumstances.  Why and how each of us differ in our responses to stress The resilience factors Passive and active "toughening" Trauma and growth  What survivors do to successfully cope with extreme circumstances.  Active toughening and the importance of recovery Social pain and the importance of social networks.  The “bleed” effect of exercise on emotion The power of “squads”  What he asks someone who is suffering when they first come to him for help Much more here so please listen I write about all my shows, visit www.larryweeks.com

In the last episode I highlighted the work of Angela Duckworth in her New York Times bestseller Grit: The Power and Passion of Perseverance. Today, I'm going to focus on a different book called Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges by Steven M. Southwick and Dennis S. Charney. That book, in my opinion, provides an answer to the following question: …

LISTENER’S QUESTION: A while back, I received a question from a listener who was going through an extremely painful time with his wife. One of his greatest pains was she was pulling away, just as he was starting to learn how to be a better partner. He described trying to encourage her to belief in them and believe in their marriage. Yet the harder he tried, the further she would distance from him. “Having listened to your podcast constantly and really trying to practice what I am learning in therapy I have, in some ways consciously and with effort and in some ways seemingly unconsciously, been changing my behavior/the way I talk, listen, and respond. The problem is that it seems as though I am the only one doing any work/making any effort. My wife will be the first to admit that she avoids confrontation at all costs. Is there something I or our therapist can say/do to help my wife realize that she is going to have to do some things that make her uncomfortable/things she doesn’t necessarily want to do because they are good for the healing of the marriage?” WE CAN’T CONTROL OUR PARTNER. As much as we would like to at times, we can’t choose how our partner will think, feel, and behave. Trying to fight with them or trying to convince them will probably only make things worse…like getting into the distancer-pursuer dynamic. THE BEAUTY & THE RISK The beautiful and yet risky reality is we co-create relationship together in relationship. Both people participate in this process. If one person isn’t willing or isn’t interested, then it is almost impossible to move forward in a life-giving and sustainable way. WILL THEY COME AROUND? Maybe. In my dissertation research, I found that sometimes when one partner started to grow and develop a growth orientation towards relationship, the other would later follow. However, this is not a guarantee. As we all know, the divorce statistics are still very high…50% of marriages end in divorce, and the divorce rate is even higher for second marriages. Ellyn Bader and Peter Pearson have a developmental model of couplehood and they talk about 4 reasons why people get stuck in the process. Partners typically get stuck in the second stage, as they stagnate, break-up, or seek help. (Please listen to the podcast episode or read the transcript to hear my stories and examples to describe these points.) 4 REASONS WHY PARTNERS GET STUCK IN RELATIONSHIP: 1. We do not have the emotional strength. We don’t have the capacity (tolerance to deal with emotional upset). We label negative emotions as bad. We don’t know how to be with our pain or be with the pain of our partner. It feels too hard and we want to quit. Substance issues. Physical or mental health illness. Resiliency research. “Ready For Anything” By Steven M. Southwick and Dennis S. Charney: Fast Facts: Armed against adversity: Ability to modulate and constructively harness the stress response – a capacity essential to both physical and mental health. Success can hinge on resilience. Setbacks are part of any endeavor, and those who react to them productively will make the most progress. A personal can boost his or her resilience. Strategies include reinterpreting negative events, enhancing positive emotions, becoming physically fit, accepting challenges, maintaining a close social network and imitating resilient role models. 2. We do not have the awareness and understanding of what is required to develop further. We don’t know the skills we need to develop inside ourselves and within the relationship. We don’t see our patterns, triggers, and growth work. Check out ERP 093: How The “Shadow” Influences Our Growth In Life And In Relationship With Dr. Keith Witt. We don’t know what to expect. Check out ERP 058: Beyond the Wedding. What is Marriage Really Like? 3. We have ineffective ways of dealing with conflict. We are scared of conflict. Fear of being blamed or shamed. Fear of feeling not good enough or not okay. Fear of being rejected or abandoned. Fear of feeling unsafe (i.e. emotional attacks). 4. We don’t have a model or path of successful relationship. Without a model, it is easy to worry, doubt, and want to quit. Good feelings = good relationship We don’t have a growth mindset. We don’t see what is possible WHAT YOU CAN DO DIFFERENTLY: Build emotional strength and resilience. Build awareness of what is required of you to develop further. Gain effective ways of dealing with conflict. Develop a successful relationship model. Stay tuned…I have been hard at work creating a really great program to give you the support, structure, and guidance to do exactly this! In the meantime, check out this free ebook “7 Ways Relationships Fail (And what you can do to save yours)”   MENTIONED: Survey – Empowered Relationship Feedback (survey link) “Ready For Anything” By Steven M. Southwick and Dennis S. Charney: (article) ERP 093: How The “Shadow” Influences Our Growth In Life And In Relationship With Dr. Keith Witt (podcast episode) ERP 058: Beyond the Wedding. What is Marriage Really Like? (podcast episode) TRANSCRIPT: Click on this link to access the transcript for this episode: ERP 094: 4 Reasons Why Creating Lasting Love Is So Difficult [Transcript] If you have a topic you would like me to discuss, please contact me by clicking on the “Ask Dr. Jessica Higgins” button here. Thank you so much for your interest in improving your relationship. Also, I would so appreciate your honest rating and review. Please leave a review by clicking here. Thank you! 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Steven M. Southwick, MD, is a Professor of psychiatry, at Yale Medical School and is a world expert on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and resilience.  He is the co-author of “Resilience: The Science of Mastering Life's Greatest Challenges” https://audio.opentohope.com/2012/11/Steven-M-Southwick.mp3