Positive: The Resilient Road
- Episodes
- 12
- Format
- Series – listen from the start
- Latest episode
- Jul 19, 2021
About the podcast
Dealing with life’s challenges is no mean feat. The ability to bounce back quickly is known as resilience and can be our best ally during difficult times. In this series, Positive Group psychologists Sinéad, Brian and Elle look at diverse stories of human perseverance, and offer commentary on the coping strategies used by these truly remarkable people.
Positive Group partners with organisations all over the world to help them optimise psychological health and performance. We take a proactive, scientific approach that draws from a range of disciplines including psychology, neuroscience and the medical sciences. For more information about Positive Group and the work that we do, go to www.positivegroup.org
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Episodes 12
Robert Bilott
As humans we are hardwired to have belief in systems. But what does it take to go against those systems when they are in the wrong?In this episode we hear the brave and enduring story of Rob Bilott, a lawyer …
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As humans we are hardwired to have belief in systems. But what does it take to go against those systems when they are in the wrong?
In this episode we hear the brave and enduring story of Rob Bilott, a lawyer from Ohio who spent decades in legal battles with DuPont over contaminated drinking water.
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Vernon Turner
Movement is good for body, mind and soul, and through sports we can find an outlet for feelings and emotions that we find hard to tackle in other ways. In this episode we’ll be hearing the inspirational story …
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Movement is good for body, mind and soul, and through sports we can find an outlet for feelings and emotions that we find hard to tackle in other ways.
In this episode we’ll be hearing the inspirational story of former NFL player Vernon Turner, who after experiencing personal tragedy, found a sense of duty and purpose through football.
CW: This episode contains descriptions of sexual violence, drug use and some mild language
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Hersha Patel
Social media can help us to feel more connected, but it can sometimes have a very dark side. In this episode we’ll be hearing from Hersha Patel, who found herself on the receiving end of online abuse, global …
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Social media can help us to feel more connected, but it can sometimes have a very dark side.
In this episode we’ll be hearing from Hersha Patel, who found herself on the receiving end of online abuse, global shaming and cancel culture, when her rice cooking video went viral.
This episode contains some strong language
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Residents of Paradise
What defines community? And what are the benefits of strong connections when we are faced with incredible challenges? In this episode we hear from Bill Hartley, Nicki Jones, Marc Mattox and Jody Jones, who live …
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What defines community? And what are the benefits of strong connections when we are faced with incredible challenges?
In this episode we hear from Bill Hartley, Nicki Jones, Marc Mattox and Jody Jones, who live in Paradise, California, and survived one of the town's deadliest wildfires.
This episode contains descriptions of the traumatic events faced by the community of Paradise during the wildfires
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Brett Archibald
Our bodies are amazing machines that can withstand a lot. But what can the mind do to help the body when faced with extremely harsh conditions? In this episode, we’re going to be looking at the incredible story …
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Our bodies are amazing machines that can withstand a lot. But what can the mind do to help the body when faced with extremely harsh conditions?
In this episode, we’re going to be looking at the incredible story of Brett Archibald, who managed to survive almost 29 hours in the Indian Ocean after falling overboard a surf charter boat in 2013
This episode contains some mild language
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Katharine Gun
Sometimes speaking up comes at a cost. But can the negatives be outweighed when acting on behalf of the greater good? In this episode we’re going to be hearing the story of Katharine Gun, a former linguist at …
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Sometimes speaking up comes at a cost. But can the negatives be outweighed when acting on behalf of the greater good?
In this episode we’re going to be hearing the story of Katharine Gun, a former linguist at GCHQ. Katharine is widely regarded as an exceptionally brave and selfless whistleblower who put her own life in jeopardy to help others.
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Episode 6: Harnaam Kaur
We’re told it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but having to navigate the world when you don’t conform to society's expectations can be challenging. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we find …
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We’re told it’s what’s on the inside that counts, but having to navigate the world when you don’t conform to society's expectations can be challenging. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we find acceptance in the face of social exclusion?' through the story of activist Harnaam Kaur.
This episode contains mild language.
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Episode 5: David Smith
Life is full of knocks, and when the knocks keep on coming it can be hard to keep yourself on steady ground. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we tolerate setbacks and continue to embrace …
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Life is full of knocks, and when the knocks keep on coming it can be hard to keep yourself on steady ground. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we tolerate setbacks and continue to embrace challenge in the face of adversity?’ through the story of athlete David Smith.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 4: Tracy Edwards
When everyone around you is telling you no, often the only person you can rely on to back you is yourself. But this can be easier said than done. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How do self belief and …
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When everyone around you is telling you no, often the only person you can rely on to back you is yourself. But this can be easier said than done. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How do self belief and the support of others help build resilience?' through the story of pioneering sailor Tracy Edwards.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 3: Barry and Margaret Mizen
Grief is something we will all experience in our lifetime. When the worst happens, it’s often the people around us who see us through difficult times. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can belief …
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Grief is something we will all experience in our lifetime. When the worst happens, it’s often the people around us who see us through difficult times. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can belief and community come together to help us find the resilience to move forward?’ through the story of campaigners Barry and Margaret Mizen.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 2: Miquita Oliver
Money: it’s a big part of our day-to-day lives, and yet it can be one of the most difficult subjects to talk about. In this episode we ask the question, ‘How can we find the resilience to cope with financial …
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Money: it’s a big part of our day-to-day lives, and yet it can be one of the most difficult subjects to talk about. In this episode we ask the question, ‘How can we find the resilience to cope with financial stress?' through the story of broadcaster Miquita Oliver.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 1: John McCarthy
Life is so unpredictable, and the thing about resilience is you don’t know you have it until you’re tested. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we use our minds to help us cope during periods of …
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Life is so unpredictable, and the thing about resilience is you don’t know you have it until you’re tested. In this episode we look at the question, ‘How can we use our minds to help us cope during periods of threat and uncertainty?' through the story of journalist John McCarthy.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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