Resiliency Within

Resiliency Within Hope often springs forth in response to suffering and trauma. Resiliency Within airs LIVE on Monday’s at 1PM Pacific Time.

Elaine Miller-Karas amplifies the message of hope, healing and resiliency she has learned from our world community.

🎉We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Trauma Resource Institute’s 20th Anniversary Conferenc...
06/01/2026

🎉We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the Trauma Resource Institute’s 20th Anniversary Conference and Dinner Gala, taking place October 2-4, 2026 in Claremont, California and virtually.

This gathering marks an important milestone, bringing together our global community to reflect on TRI’s impact, deepen connection and look ahead to what’s possible as we continue to grow this work together.

Guided by the theme, "𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗕𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲," the conference will offer a dynamic 3-day experience - available both in person and online - designed to inspire, connect and equip participants across sectors and communities.

𝗧𝗥𝗜'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗿𝘆
𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗮 & 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲
🗓️ October 2-4, 2026
📍 Claremont DoubleTree Hotel and Virtually

𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:
https://bit.ly/TRI-CONF-2026

More details about keynote speakers, presenters, and sessions will be announced soon.

We suggest taking advantage of Early Bird pricing, as attendance will fill up quickly.

⭐️Early Bird pricing ends June 30th.

It's 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!Join host Elaine Miller-Karas Resiliency Within for a heartfelt and deeply personal h...
05/15/2026

It's 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡!

Join host Elaine Miller-Karas Resiliency Within for a heartfelt and deeply personal hour-long conversation about why mental health must be viewed as a public health issue.

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Drawing from her Psychology Today article, “Why Mental Health Is a Public Health Issue,” and her decades of work developing the Community Resiliency Model (CRM) and Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM), Elaine speaks directly to listeners about the biological impact of stress, trauma, disasters, loss, and uncertainty on individuals, families, and communities.

She explores how the nervous system responds to overwhelming experiences, why our reactions are rooted in biology rather than weakness, and how resilience can be strengthened through body-based wellness skills, compassion, connection, and community support.

Elaine also offers hope-filled reflections on healing, neuroplasticity, the importance of natural leaders and helpers, and practical ways to restore balance during difficult times. This special episode is an invitation to move from shame to understanding, from isolation to connection, and toward a more resilient and compassionate world.

Psychology Today article: https://bit.ly/3Wvz8se

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In recognition of , Resiliency Within is honored to spotlight the extraordinary work of Melissa Boley, who reflects on ...
05/08/2026

In recognition of , Resiliency Within is honored to spotlight the extraordinary work of Melissa Boley, who reflects on her remarkable career as a psychotherapist and leader in the field of trauma healing.

Melissa was recently awarded the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Idaho Counseling Association , in recognition of 36 years of dedicated service as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Idaho.

In this episode, she shares the wisdom and insights she has gained through decades of clinical work, as well as her international experiences and deep connection to the healing power of nature.

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Her journey began in social services in 1978 while still an undergraduate, followed by earning her Master’s in Counseling Psychology in 1986.

Over the years, Melissa has worked across a wide range of mental health settings—including wilderness therapy programs with incarcerated youth, domestic violence shelters, group homes, crisis residential centers, and community mental health clinics throughout the United States. Since 1990, she has maintained a private practice in Ketchum, Idaho.

Specializing in trauma, Melissa brings an integrative, body-based approach to her work. She holds advanced postgraduate certifications in Somatic Experiencing, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)®.

She also serves as a Teaching Assistant with the Somatic Experiencing Institute and as a Consultant, Facilitator, and Trainer with the Trauma Resource Institute, teaching both the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)® and the Trauma Resiliency Model (TRM)®, sharing trauma-informed resilience skills both nationally and internationally—including in Nepal, the Philippines, and Serbia.

Join us as Melissa reflects on a lifetime of service, the evolution of trauma-informed care, and the vital role of somatic awareness in supporting healing and resilience.

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In this episode of Resiliency Within , Elaine Miller-Karas interviews Dr. Adam Barsouk about a sobering reality: cancer ...
05/01/2026

In this episode of Resiliency Within , Elaine Miller-Karas interviews Dr. Adam Barsouk about a sobering reality: cancer has surpassed heart disease as the leading cause of death in many developed nations.

Yet there is hope—up to half of cancer deaths may be preventable through lifestyle changes, environmental awareness, and thoughtful public policy.

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Dr. Barsouk shares important information from his recently published book, Outsmarting Cancer, which reframes one of the most pressing medical challenges of our time: how to prevent cancer.

Dr. Barsouk presents a sweeping examination of cancer’s true origins—biological, environmental, dietary, infectious, industrial, occupational, and behavioral—and makes a compelling case for why cancer prevention must become a central priority in public and personal health.

His book explores a wide range of overlooked and misunderstood risk factors, as well as how inequities in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention disproportionately impact underserved populations.

This conversation invites us to rethink cancer not only as a medical diagnosis, but as a public health and societal challenge—one that calls for evidence-based prevention strategies, informed choices, and collective responsibility.

About Our Guest:

ADAM BARSOUK, MD is a resident-physician at the University of Pennsylvania. His articles about science, medicine, and policy have been featured in Forbes, Newsweek, Fox News, and Business Insider.
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𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭...In this powerful episode of Resiliency Within, host Elaine Miller-Karas is joined by Louise Godb...
04/20/2026

𝐈𝐧 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐭...

In this powerful episode of Resiliency Within, host Elaine Miller-Karas is joined by Louise Godbold, Executive Director of Echo , to explore the critical role of survivor agency in trauma recovery.

Together, they discuss why restoring power and control to the survivor is essential for trauma recovery -- and how that is sometimes overlooked in systems that are not structured to foster true collaboration.

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Louise shares insights from her work with survivors of high-profile abusers, highlighting the added layers of complexity and harm that can come with public disclosure, including media retraumatization.

The conversation also brings attention to Hague Mothers—women who flee domestic violence across borders to protect their children, only to fall foul of an international law that in most cases returns the children and criminalizes the mother because the law was drafted without an exception for domestic abuse.

In light of recent public conversations—including the courage of Dolores Huerta and her allegations against César Chávez—this episode also reflects on the immense courage it takes for survivors to come forward, particularly when speaking about powerful and widely respected figures.

Survivors who have disclosed experiences involving abusers such as Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein have helped bring greater awareness to how systems of power protect and offer impunity to perpetrators of even the most extreme gender-based violence.

Survivor disclosure often comes with significant personal cost, from public scrutiny accompanied by derision and disbelief, to paid trolls and the risk of defamation suits. The retraumatization of public survivorship can result in upended careers, family fragmentation, and stress-related physical and emotional ill-health.

And yet most survivors are compelled to tell their story and seek justice.

Unfortunately, even after disclosure, there are plenty of people who will further exploit survivors for their own agenda.

Louise believes that we must come to this work first and foremost in solidarity with survivors, offering a safe and trustworthy relationship, taking our cues from the survivor. It helps if we are also informed by the wisdom and insight that comes from lived (actual) experience and trauma science.

Louise celebrates survivor resilience as both a tool in recovery and as a motivator for her work. In that she has long found common cause with Elaine and the work of TRI.

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In this powerful episode of Resiliency Within, host Elaine Miller-Karas is joined by Louise Godbold, Executive Director ...
04/17/2026

In this powerful episode of Resiliency Within, host Elaine Miller-Karas is joined by Louise Godbold, Executive Director of Echo , to explore the critical role of survivor agency in trauma recovery.

Together, they discuss why restoring power and control to the survivor is essential for trauma recovery -- and how that is sometimes overlooked in systems that are not structured to foster true collaboration.

🔊Listen on...
Libsyn:https://bit.ly/VARW4-16-26
Spotify: https://bit.ly/RW-Spotify
Apple: https://apple.co/41eOR3G

Louise shares insights from her work with survivors of high-profile abusers, highlighting the added layers of complexity and harm that can come with public disclosure, including media retraumatization.

The conversation also brings attention to Hague Mothers—women who flee domestic violence across borders to protect their children, only to fall foul of an international law that in most cases returns the children and criminalizes the mother because the law was drafted without an exception for domestic abuse.

In light of recent public conversations—including the courage of Dolores Huerta and her allegations against César Chávez—this episode also reflects on the immense courage it takes for survivors to come forward, particularly when speaking about powerful and widely respected figures.

Survivors who have disclosed experiences involving abusers such as Bill Cosby, Jeffrey Epstein, and Harvey Weinstein have helped bring greater awareness to how systems of power protect and offer impunity to perpetrators of even the most extreme gender-based violence.

Survivor disclosure often comes with significant personal cost, from public scrutiny accompanied by derision and disbelief, to paid trolls and the risk of defamation suits. The retraumatization of public survivorship can result in upended careers, family fragmentation, and stress-related physical and emotional ill-health.

And yet most survivors are compelled to tell their story and seek justice.

Unfortunately, even after disclosure, there are plenty of people who will further exploit survivors for their own agenda.

Louise believes that we must come to this work first and foremost in solidarity with survivors, offering a safe and trustworthy relationship, taking our cues from the survivor. It helps if we are also informed by the wisdom and insight that comes from lived (actual) experience and trauma science.

Louise celebrates survivor resilience as both a tool in recovery and as a motivator for her work. In that she has long found common cause with Elaine and the work of TRI.

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In this episode of Resiliency Within , I am joined by Jenn Turner of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment for a thoughtf...
04/10/2026

In this episode of Resiliency Within , I am joined by Jenn Turner of the Center for Trauma and Embodiment for a thoughtful and energizing conversation about what it means to be women leaders in the fields of mind-body health and trauma healing.

Jenn brings deep insight into embodied trauma healing, helping us understand how the body holds our lived experiences and how healing must include—not bypass—our physical sensations and inner awareness.

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Together, we explore the evolving landscape of therapeutic relationships—moving away from traditional hierarchies toward models of shared power, collaboration, and mutual respect.

We also dive into the role of interoception—the ability to notice and make meaning of sensations inside the body—and how this skill supports emotional regulation, resilience, and a deeper connection to self.

Grounded in neurobiology, we discuss how the nervous system shapes our responses to stress, trauma, and healing, reinforcing the idea that our reactions are rooted in biology, not personal weakness.

Importantly, this conversation also examines how patriarchal structures have influenced healing modalities—often prioritizing authority, control, and “fixing” over listening, collaboration, and empowerment.

As women in leadership, we reflect on how we are helping to reshape these systems into ones that honor voice, agency, and the wisdom of the body.

This episode invites listeners to consider a new vision of healing—one that is relational, embodied, and rooted in both science and compassion.

Whether you are a practitioner, educator, or someone on your own healing journey, this conversation offers meaningful insights into how we can create more equitable, attuned, and human-centered approaches to well-being.

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funding is being cut in many parts of the world.Chris Underhill, MBE has been a champion for mental health globally. H...
05/12/2025

funding is being cut in many parts of the world.

Chris Underhill, MBE has been a champion for mental health globally. He works as a mentor and is a social entrepreneur in the field of quality of life, and community mental health.

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Elaine Miller-Karas first met Chris in Oxford, England at the Skoll World Forum where she was struck by his depth of understanding of the suffering of individuals with mental health challenges. He also shared an abundance of hope of how to bring innovations to meet the challenges of those who suffer in developing countries.

Chris Underhill draws on his lived experience as a child and his many years hands-on in the field to discuss resiliency and trauma in very poor communities in developing countries and at home.

During his career, Chris has created several organizations in mental health, wellbeing and resilience, bringing hope to thousands. This has included Thrive, Action on Disability and Development, Basic Needs, Cities Rise and the Elders Council of Social Entrepreneurs.

“Hope” is his topic on this episode of Resiliency Within. There is an important inspiring parallel between Chris’ early struggles as a child, his own growth, and the growth of his mission in the support of many traumatized people around the world.

Chris Underhill will share his humble journey and his wisdom with our listeners.

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This week on Resiliency Within I welcome Jesse Kohler for a timely conversation on the evolving landscape of trauma-inf...
04/21/2025

This week on Resiliency Within I welcome Jesse Kohler for a timely conversation on the evolving landscape of trauma-informed care.

Drawing from his policy experience in Washington, D.C., Jesse offers insights into the evolving political climate and its impact on trauma-informed practices.

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Together, we will discuss how community leaders can thoughtfully respond to stakeholders who express concerns or objections to trauma-informed approaches.

The conversation will also delve into the complexities of navigating emerging “red flag” policies introduced by the new administration.

Most importantly, Jesse will offer practical guidance for advocates on engaging local legislators, emphasizing the importance of explaining how traumatic experiences shape the lives of children and adults in our communities.

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At a time in our country where the systems are being dismantled, it is imperative to remember those who are suffering....
04/07/2025

At a time in our country where the systems are being dismantled, it is imperative to remember those who are suffering.

Resiliency Within is dedicated to remembering those affected by ***de and suicidal ideation.

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We want to bring to light those who work tirelessly to raise awareness and reach out to those suffering silently.

My guests, Dr. Jamie Gamboa and Social Worker Brian Stefan, discuss their work with Spotlight on Su***de.

They discuss the Suicidal Ideation Toolbox, a resource filled with accessible skills for helping professionals and individuals experiencing profound suffering.

They share how people can receive help through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, which is a universal entry point throughout the United States and U.S. territories to reach a caring, trained counselor who can help people experiencing mental health, substance use, and suicidal distress.

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