This is My Silver Lining
You know that feeling when you see a break in the clouds? After the storm, a ray of sun shines through, and without even thinking about it, you relax and take in the moment of gratitude. This is My Silver Lining is what we like to call a “pozcast” that brings that feeling to your ears and your hearts. That’s right, a “pozcast”! Not just a good news story, but one that celebrates the gifts of connection and community that come through periods of challenge. Each week, This is My Silver Lining (a/k/a TIMSL) shines a light on ordinary people doing extraordinary things. Our guests share their stories of resilience, courage, optimism, and gratitude. Each episode proves that, no matter how tough the journey, there is always a silver lining.
Podcasting since 2022 • 57 episodes
This is My Silver Lining
Latest Episodes
Flat Fashionistas: Becky Johnson and Tracy Friden on Creating Flatwear Clothing a Brand for Women Who Go Flat After a Mastectomy
When faced with a breast cancer diagnosis, treatment recommendations, and reconstruction options, Becky Johnson was unequivocal: she wanted the cancer out, and she wanted to minimize the need for additional surgeries. She opted for an ...
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A Father's Perspective on Grief, Growth and Gratitude: a Conversation with Amiel Handelsman
Amiel Handelsman opens up about his personal experience of loss and grief and how he found healing power in his discovery of positive psychology. Amiel discusses the importance of acknowledging and expressing grief, particularly for men a...
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We Should all be Daydreamers: Nik Venios on Human Creativity and the Gift of Resilience
Nik Venios, founder of The Ideas Agency, shares his journey of resilience and creativity. When Nik lost his mother to breast cancer at age eight it made him an outlier. The transformational impact of her death wasn’t all negative, h...
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A Remarkable Little Boy and the Universal Bond of Grief with Heather Straughter
Heather shares her experience of losing Jake, her four-year-old son, after a still undiagnosed illness that caused constant seizures. Heather emphasizes the importance of breaking the taboo on grief and finding the light in difficult situ...
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Find a Way to Do the Favor: Golf Pro Mike Bennett on Big Dreams, Resilience, and Helping Others
Mike knew he wanted to be a professional golfer when he was five years old. He talks to us about how he made his big dream come true as a golf pro. We explore how he and his business partner, Andy Plummer, created the Stack &...
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