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Resilient Voices episode 27 - Redefining Purpose: From Teacher to Nutrition Coach | Catarina Afonso

In this episode of Resilient Voices, Catarina Afonso shares her transformative journey from being a burnt-out teacher in the UK to becoming a nutrition coach in Portugal. She discusses the challenges of moving countries, the emotional toll of her husband's epilepsy, and the importance of self-care and setting boundaries. Kat emphasises the need for resilience in facing financial and emotional hurdles, the significance of support systems, and the power of mindfulness in managing anxiety. Through her experiences, she highlights the importance of prioritising oneself to be able to support others effectively.
 
It's a journey, not a quick fix. You have to be your priority."
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Change
02:59The Journey of Moving and Career Transition
05:51 Facing Financial and Emotional Challenges
09:09 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries
11:58 Coping with Anxiety and Panic Attacks
14:53 The Role of Support Systems
18:00 Finding Balance and Redefining Superhero
21:00 The Impact of Trauma on Daily Life
24:02 Learning and Growth Through Adversity
27:04 Strategies for Managing Fear and Anxiety
30:03The Power of Mindfulness and Conscious Choices
33:01 Resilience as a Journey of Self-Discovery
35:48 The Importance of Asking for Help
38:59 Transforming Challenges into Opportunities
41:57 Defining Resilience and Moving Forward
 
Connect with Catarina on Instagram: 
 
https://www.instagram.com/catarinazevedo84/
 
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Resilient Voices Episode 26 - Childhood & Adult Relationships | Monika Odzganova

Summary
In this episode, Monika Odzganova shares her transformative journey through resilience, focusing on the impact of childhood experiences on adult relationships. She discusses the patterns of loneliness and emotional immaturity that often plague romantic connections, emphasizing the importance of therapy and emotional maturity in fostering healthy relationships. The conversation explores the challenges of modern dating and the necessity of finding real connections, ultimately highlighting that healing is a relational process that requires commitment and self-awareness.
"Healing is relational"
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Transformation01:55 The Journey of Relationships and Personal Growth05:53 Childhood Influences on Adult Relationships11:47 Patterns of Loneliness in Relationships17:43 The Role of Therapy in Healing23:48 Emotional Maturity and Healthy Relationships29:26 Resilience in Relationships and Life35:00 The Impact of Modern Dating on Relationships40:36 Finding Real Connections in Relationships46:27 Conclusion: The Path to Healing and Resilience
 
Connect with Monika on Instagram:
@monika_odzganova
 
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Episode 25: Embracing Resilience: Katie Bezou Journey to Self-Discovery

In this episode of Resilient Voices, host Jessica Schultz talks with Katie Bezou—mother of two, yoga practitioner, and community founder—about her powerful path to resilience and self-discovery.
Katie shares how years of feeling mentally overwhelmed led to a gradual personal awakening. Through yoga, mindfulness, and intentional self-love, she learned to shift her inner dialogue and reconnect with her authentic self.
In this episode:
How Katie transformed her mindset over 7–8 years
The role of yoga in emotional healing
Practical tools for self-awareness and inner resilience
What it means to rewrite your internal narrative
A meaningful episode for anyone seeking mindfulness, personal growth, and emotional strength.
You can connect with Katie on Instagram: 
@intentinonallivingkatie
Follow the podcast on Instagram:@resilient_voices_podcast
 
 

Resilient Voices Episode 24 - Courage and Adaptability with Dana Manor-Zahavi

In this episode, Dana Manor-Zahavi shares her inspiring journey of resilience, discussing her experiences growing up in Israel, living in the US, and now in Portugal. She emphasises the importance of coping mechanisms, community support, and the power of knowledge in overcoming health challenges.
The conversation explores the significance of vulnerability, making unreasonable requests, and the lessons learned from mistakes. Ultimately, Dana encourages listeners to choose their reality and embrace the uncertainty of life with courage and resilience.
"Resilience is about how we get up after falling down"
You can connect with Dana on Instagram: 
@dandanzahavi
Follow the podcast on Instagram:@resilient_voices_podcast
 
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Resilience
02:36 The Journey of Resilience
05:33 Coping Mechanisms and Mindset
08:36 Health Challenges and Empowerment
11:50 Navigating Professional Changes
14:41 Preventative Health Measures
17:15 Community and Support Systems
20:30 The Importance of Vulnerability
23:13 Choosing Your Reality
26:37 Unreasonable Requests and Courage
29:25 Lessons from Mistakes
32:23 Building Resilience Through Experience
35:21 Final Thoughts on Resilience
 

Resilient Voices episode 23 Resilience Through Stories with Hanna-Mari Kirs

In this episode of Resilient Voices, host Jessica Schultz engages with Hannah Mari Kirs, an entrepreneur and mother from Estonia, discussing the profound impact of storytelling on personal resilience and growth.
"The narratives we tell ourselves shape our reality."
Hannah shares her experiences with postpartum challenges, the influence of social media on parenting narratives, and the importance of curating the stories we tell ourselves. The conversation emphasises the power of narratives in shaping our reality and the necessity of mindfulness in recognising harmful stories. Through shared experiences, the episode highlights how storytelling can foster connection, empathy, and healing, ultimately empowering individuals to change their narratives and embrace resilience.
You can connect with Hanna-Mari via her webpage: 
https://heroesandguides.com/
Follow the podcast on Instagram:@resilient_voices_podcast
 
 
 
 

Resilient Voices episode 22 - The Healing Power of Love and Community with Evelina Roos

In this episode of the Resilient Voices podcast, Evelina Roos shares her powerful journey of resilience and healing after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She discusses the emotional and physical challenges she faced, the lessons learned from adversity, and the importance of self-love and community support. Evelina emphasises the transformative power of love in healing and encourages listeners to embrace their own strength and resilience in the face of life's challenges. 
Evelina's story is proof that self-love and acceptance are crucial in healing, and the message is "You are so much stronger than you think". 
This is the link to the alternative practitioner that Evelina talks about:
https://andreaskalcker.com/en/
Connect with Evelina here: 
https://www.instagram.com/feminineenergycoach/
 
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Resilient Voices Episode 21 - Beile Grünbaum Reclaiming Power in Fertility, Finances & Mindset

When life takes an unexpected turn, how do you transform fear into fuel?
In this inspiring conversation of Resilient Voices, Beile Grünbaum—former financial journalist from Denmark—shares how she rebuilt her life after being fired while on maternity leave. From choosing single motherhood in her 40s, to navigating the shock of job loss, to creating financial freedom, Beile’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and self-leadership.
Together, we explore:• Taking ownership of fertility decisions and embracing motherhood on your own terms• Shifting from the downward spiral of “Why me?” to empowering, solution-focused questions• Building financial independence through value investing and a wealth mindset• How continuous learning and investing in yourself becomes the ultimate compound interest
Beile’s story is a reminder that even the most difficult detours can become the path to strength, freedom, and a life you consciously design.
Connect with Beile here: 
https://www.youtube.com/@moneyandfreedomwithstocks
https://www.instagram.com/moneyandfreedomwithstocks/
 
Follow the podcast on Instagram:@resilient_voices_podcast

Resilient Voices Episode 20 – From Pain to Power with Olga Romanyuk

In this deeply moving episode of Resilient Voices, Jessica sits down with Olga Romanyuk, a Ukrainian economist, dreamer, and seeker who has walked through decades of pain, trauma, and health challenges—and emerged with profound wisdom and resilience.Olga opens her heart to share her journey of holding unprocessed pain for years, the breaking point when her body and health could no longer carry the weight, and the transformative practices that allowed her to reconnect with vulnerability, emotions, and ultimately, her own soul.
 
Olga’s story is one of courage, vulnerability, and the reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always an opportunity to choose again, to heal, and to create a life aligned with love and truth.This conversation is a powerful invitation to anyone holding on to old pain: to trust that healing is possible, to allow vulnerability as strength, and to step into the freedom of rewriting your story.
 
Connect with Olga:https://www.instagram.com/poromashkina/Follow the podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/resilient_voices_podcast/

Resilient Voices Episode 19 - When Everything Falls Apart

Resilient Voices – When Everything Falls Apart
In this episode of Resilient Voices, Charlotte Noëlle shares the moment her life unraveled—and how that unraveling became a turning point.
After building a successful business and reaching what looked like the peak, Charlotte was suddenly faced with the collapse of nearly everything she knew: her relationship, her work, and her sense of direction. What followed was a reckoning—an invitation to stop holding it all together and start listening inward.
Charlotte takes us through the disorienting experience of losing control, and how that rupture opened a path toward self-trust, healing, and alignment. She reflects on the inner work it took to move through grief and burnout, and how embracing uncertainty allowed her to rebuild her life from a more honest place.
Join us as Charlotte reveals what it means to surrender perfection, welcome the unknown, and allow a deeper version of yourself to lead.
It’s a story of resilience not as bouncing back—but as becoming.
Connect with Charlotte:https://www.instagram.com/charlottenoelofficial/
 
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Resilient Voices Episode 18 - From Tsunami Survivor to Soul Guide "Healing and Rising from Within"

In this episode, Sandra Wigren shares her raw and courageous journey of healing, transformation, and reclaiming inner strength. A survivor of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, Sandra’s life was forever shaped by the trauma she experienced that day, igniting a path through shame and profound personal reckoning.
Sandra is the founder of SoulFitness, a heart-led guide in self-leadership and emotional recovery. Rising from the depths of fear and chaos, she now supports others in finding their way back to wholeness by daring to tell the truth, face their past, and rebuild from within.
Her story is a powerful reminder that even our darkest moments can become the soil for deep transformation when we meet them with compassion and courage.
Tune in to hear how Sandra moved beyond survival to soul-led living and how her work today helps others do the same.
Connect with Sandra:https://wigrensandra.wixsite.com/soulfitnesshttps://www.instagram.com/soulfitness_sandra/
Follow the podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/resilient_voices_podcast/