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Rae Ann Gruver is a mom, wife, former NICU nurse and the founder of The Max Gruver Foundation.  Learn more about their work in creating awareness, education, policy and laws to prevent hazing across the United States. Attention to drugs, alcohol, and bullying are part of the education and awareness measures, as they are often used in hazing events. Follow The Max Gruver Foundation on:  Facebook Instagram Twitter RESILIENT PEOPLE is a podcast created by Janet Fanaki. Each episodes introduces listeners to regular people from around the world who are inspired for their resilience. They have experienced a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  Learn more at www.resilientpeople.ca Follow on: Instagram Twitter

In this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, I interview Toronto psychiatrist and sleep expert, Dr. Cara Ooi.  To learn more about her, please visit www.decodeinsomnia.com and on Instagram. RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with regular people admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  Created and hosted by Janet Fanaki.  To learn more about RESILIENT PEOPLE visit www.resilientpeople.ca Follow Janet Fanaki, creator and host of RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram and Twitter.  Order a newly redesigned RESILIENT t-shirt from the website. All proceeds support The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund which provides financial aid to charities that help brain tumour patients and their caregivers. Learn more at www.theadamfanakibrainfund.com Contact Janet either by going to the contact page on the website or email info@resilientpeople.ca

In this episode I interview celebrated parenting and now midlife author, Ann Douglas.  Her new book, "Navigating the messy middle: A fiercely honest and wildly encouraging guide for midlife women" is out now.  Follow Ann Douglas on social media including Twitter and Instagram.  RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with regular people admired for their resilience. They have lived through a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  Created and hosted by Janet Fanaki.  To learn more about RESILIENT PEOPLE visit www.resilientpeople.ca Follow Janet Fanaki, creator and host of RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram and Twitter.  Contact Janet either by going to the contact page on the website or email info@resilientpeople.ca

The focus of this short episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE is on my takeaways from the book by Dr. Sanjay Gupta, "Keep Sharp: Build A Better Brain At Any Age".  This episode offers Janet Fanaki's own personal views of the book's recommendations and building a positive mindset.  Topics include: building resilience  the importance of movement, sleep, hydration and finding purpose to having a positive mindset self awareness The book is available at all bookstores and online sellers.  To learn more about RESILIENT PEOPLE visit www.resilientpeople.ca Follow Janet Fanaki, creator and host of RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram and Twitter.  Contact Janet either by going to the contact page on the website or email info@resilientpeople.ca  

Katie Clark is a travel blogger living in Paris. Learn more about Katie Clark on Instagram at: @theadventuresofnursekatie RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  Season 3 of the podcast features conversations with midlife women.  If you are midlife woman with a story of resilience to tell, or know someone who does, please go to the RESILIENT PEOPLE website and fill out the form on the Contact page. Click here. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order RESILIENT merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. Learn about our family's fundraiser The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund at www.theadamfanakibrainfund.com The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

For this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I was joined by Toronto divorce and family lawyer Leanne Townsend.  Learn more about her at: www.leannetownsend.ca RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  Season 3 of the podcast features conversations with midlife women.  If you are midlife woman with a story of resilience to tell, or know someone who does, please go to the RESILIENT PEOPLE website and fill out the form on the Contact page. Click here.  Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order RESILIENT merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. Learn about our family's fundraiser The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund at www.theadamfanakibrainfund.com The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

In this episode of the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, Janet Fanaki introduces listeners to Audrey Guth, a Toronto entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit organization Nanny Angel Network.  Audrey is a mother, grandmother, two-time cancer survivor and creator of multiple businesses. Her point-of-view to inspire  women to make a pivot in midlife is very inspiring.  Janet and Audrey spoke about: the moment when it seemed right to leave her business and start a not-for-profit agency advice that she shares to help midlife women who are seeking a change the importance of having an external focus in your life - a purpose that takes attention away from yourself and helps others what she credits her resilience to To learn more about Nanny Angel Network, please visit www.nannyangelnetwork.com If you are a midlife woman with an inspiring story to tell, or know someone who does, please send me a note on the contact page of the RESILIENT PEOPLE website at www.resilientpeople.ca  On the website you can also find:  archived episodes from the podcast background information about Janet Fanaki including media and speaking engagements order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise get more information on The Adam Fanaki Brain Fund RESILIENT PEOPLE is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  & Twitter Looking forward to having you along and sharing these stories of resilience.  Sincerely, Janet Fanaki

If you are a midlife woman with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca Go to www.resilientpeople.ca for: archived episodes from the podcast background information about Janet Fanaki including media and speaking engagements order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise RESILIENT PEOPLE is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  & Twitter Looking forward to having you along and sharing these stories of resilience.  Sincerely, Janet Fanaki

For more information on Sherry Dunlevy and the Graduating Grief Academy, click here.  RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  The  aim of this podcast and the stories on the website is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning and purpose.  And to build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or send a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca.  Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca  

RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  The  aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning.  And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca.  Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl

Meet Caitlin Starr. When we spoke for the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, she was a high school student in Toronto. Now she’s studying at university in Montreal. Caitlin is a competitive dancer and skier, intelligent and a vivacious young woman who also happens to be living with Type 1 Diabetes.  But she is adamant on not being known foremost for her condition. As she says, she is not the label but so much more.  We spoke about her role models and how she feels about being one to those who don’t have T1D as well as those who do. This was one of my favourite conversations that was originally done for Youtube. I resurrected it from the archives and reworked it for the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast.  For more information on Caitlin Starr, you can find her on Instagram.  RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  The  aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning.  And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca.  Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca  

RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. The  aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning.  And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram  & Twitter PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca

In this episode of RESILIENT PEOPLE, I welcome caregiving expert Donna Thomson. Through years of being a family caregiver to turning to advocacy work and research in the area, Donna shares a wealth of knowledge and personal experience.  We spoke about:  her essentials for being a better caregiver how to avoid failure within the healthcare system ways that she maintains her positive mindset and resilience avoiding caregiver burnout finding a community that you can really laugh with learning to say no but also the power in saying yes  LINKS: www.donnathomson.com Facebook: @thecaregiverslivingroom Twitter: @thomsod McMaster University - Caregiving Essentials  RESILIENT PEOPLE is hosted by Janet Fanaki and features conversations with EXTRAordinary people from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major challenge, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  The  aim is to show that your negative experience does not need to define you. It can also be a platform to help you find new meaning.  And build a positive and resilient mindset. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message and send it to: info@resilientpeople.ca.  Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other merchandise at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  FOLLOW RESILIENT PEOPLE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PROMOTIONAL PARTNER: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca  

Learn more about Susan Mintz at: www.susanmintz.com RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca.  Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt as well as other items at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PARTNERS: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca    

Learn more about Starlings Community at: www.Starlings.ca RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too.  If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl PARTNERS: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca      

Chris DT Gordon is a special education teacher, runner, husband, father and a survivor of flesh-eating bacteria.  When a small scrape to his hand led to months in the hospital and a near amputation, Chris took stock of the important people and things in his life.   He launched the Scar Bearers podcast and committed to doing something kind for someone everyday. He also developed The Attitude of Gratitude and began preaching the merits of kindness and being grateful to his students, aiming to instill a sense of gratitude in them.  Chris lives in New Ulm, Minnesota.  To learn more about Chris DT Gordon, visit his website www.chrisdtgordon.com RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too.  If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram www.instagram.com/resilientpeopleca & Twitter www.twitter.com/resilientpeopl LINKS: https://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/necrotizing-fasciitis-flesh-eating-bacteria PARTNERS: Leanne Townsend - www.leannetownsend.ca  

If one of your new year's resolutions is to shake up your life, this conversation with Susan may be the nudge you need. Learn more about Susan Heinrich at www.midlifeglobetrotter.com. RESILIENT PEOPLE features conversations with host Janet Fanaki and guests from around the world who are admired for their resilience. They've overcome major challenges, created a purpose from it and now help others be resilient too.  If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please record a voice memo or type a message to: info@resilientpeople.ca. Find all interviews from the podcast, information about Janet Fanaki, hiring her for speaking opportunities and order a RESILIENT t-shirt at www.resilientpeople.ca. The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram (@resilientpeopleca) and Twitter (@resilientpeopl).

David A. Grant lives with a traumatic brain injury after being hit by a teenage driver while cycling.  People who have a TBI face many issues that in some cases are permanent. Headaches, dizziness, fatigue, depression, irritability and memory problems to name a few.  Living with difficulties like these can cause the people around them to disappear, leaving the affected person with a sense of despair and loneliness.  When David found himself wanting to connect more often with others who were living with a brain injury, he created an online Facebook group that was accessible 24/7 by users. It is a safe space to share their feelings, a quick check-in and to research information.  Today, this group has over 30,000 members worldwide. David A. Grant took a challenge that he was living with and created a purpose from it to help himself and others in building a community for brain injury survivors. He talks about The Brain Injury Hope Network, how it has benefited him and many others and what he attributes his resilience to.  To learn more about David A. Grant visit www.tbihopeandinspiration.com For more episodes and conversations with people around the world who are admired for their resilience, information about the RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast, host Janet Fanaki, expert advice and to purchase a RESILIENT t-shirt go to www.resilientpeople.ca or on socials @resilientpeopleca.  Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher and everywhere you get your podcasts. Please leave a 5-star rating & review.  If you think that you have a story to tell or know someone who is admired for their resilience, please email Janet at info@resilientpeople.ca  RESOURCES:  www.tbihopeandinspiration.com;  www.tbiguide.com.  PARTNERS: www.ilovebiko.com use promo code 'RESILIENT' for a 10% discount; Leanne Townsend  www.leannetownsend.com Theme song:  Sundays by R.LUMS.R 

Learn more about Janette Fennell at www.kidsandcars.org.  RESILIENT PEOPLE is a show that profiles regular people around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too. If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does, please drop a line to: info@resilientpeople.ca Find more stories of resilience and learn more about host Janet Fanaki at www.resilientpeople.ca The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple and Spotify.  Follow RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram @resilientpeopleca and Twitter @resilientpeopl.

To learn more about The Tempest Two visit www.tempesttwo.com or on socials @thetempesttwo.  RESILIENT PEOPLE is a show that profiles regular people around the world who are admired for their resilience. They have overcome a major life challenge, found a purpose from it and now help others to be resilient too.  If you are someone with a story to tell, or know someone who does please drop a line to: info@resilientpeople.ca  Hear more inspiring conversations of resilience at www.resilientpeople.ca.  To support the annual Adam Fanaki Brain Fund Online Auction visit www.32auctions.com/adamfanakibrainfund The RESILIENT PEOPLE podcast is available everywhere you listen including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Catch up with host Janet Fanaki and RESILIENT PEOPLE on Instagram and Facebook using @resilientpeopleca and on Twitter @resilientpeopl.