Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity
Resilience isn’t about bouncing back, but bouncing forward. Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity brings powerful stories and fearless conversations from experts in the field of business, relationships, emotional, physical and mental health, and faith-based communities together to give practical insight on how there is always a flip side to every story. Each episode creates a brave space that combines proven lessons from neuroscience, powerful tools from authentic connection, key principles from life lessons, and practical promises from faith-based insights. Trauma, toxic stress, broken habits and hurting hearts don’t define destiny, but peace isn’t passive. It requires an exchange. To create a flip and access peace in the middle of the pieces, you are challenged to make an exchange of the lies that have kept you mentally hostage in basement moments for a Steps of Growth framework, which cultivates a shift toward growth planning and forward movement.
Episodes
Join me for a special solo episode as we wrap up Season 15 of The Flip Side of Adversity before I take my summer break! ☀️ But let me be clear—this isn’t about endings… it’s about new beginnings. 🌱💫 We’re talking about what it really means to get rooted before you rise—because stable, sustainable growth doesn’t happen by accident, it happens on purpose. 🙌🏾 Let’s close this season with some laughs, some lessons, and a whole l...
In this empowering episode, we explore the brilliance, resilience, and billion-dollar power of Black beauty—body, business, and brain. From busting myths to building wealth, discover how Black creators are claiming their space, rewriting narratives, and turning culture into capital. Bold. Black. Bankable. This is the truth about Black beauty.
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Pennsylvania State Representative Gina H. Curry—educator, equity champion, and co-founder of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus. With decades of experience serving youth, families, and underrepresented communities, Rep. Curry shares why the fight for Black maternal health is urgent, personal, and long overdue. Together, we unpack the systemic disparities that have placed Black wom...
We’re closing out our Trauma Through the Lens of Gender series with a powerful conversation featuring Brandon R. Brown—a nationally recognized trauma specialist and community healer with over 25 years of experience.
TONIGHT, we’ll explore how to build healing-centered spaces through emotional intelligence, trauma-informed practices, and intergenerational resilience.
💬 It’s time to go back ...
Part 2 with Brandon Brown!! NOW!!! This episode dives into the ecosystem of trauma—how it shapes perceptions, impacts relationships, and influences how we show up in the world. We’ll unpack the role gender plays in that ecosystem and offer practical strategies for building emotional intelligence and leading others toward healing.
🧠💬 What does it really take to lead people through trauma? How do we buil...
For Mental Health Awareness Month listen in to this Encore episode with Sara Ashley Andrews as we dive into the tension between Resilience and Adversity and answer a few questions:
“Resilience Through Adversity: Turning Pain into Purpose”
1. How can adversity help foster personal growth and resilience in individuals?
2.In what ways can overcoming challenges reshape one’s perspective...
Black women are more likely to die from heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, and several cancers than any other racial or ethnic group. Weathering is the term coined by Dr. Arline T. Geronimus, a public health researcher, to explain this health gap. Her theory is that systemic discrimination, racism, and oppression cause a cascade of biological changes in the body, leading to an increase in chronic disease, suppressed immune...
In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Veirdre Jackson is joined by guest co-host Brandon Brown for a courageous conversation that explores trauma through the lens of gender. Together, they unpack the ways gender identity and societal expectations shape how individuals experience, express, and heal from trauma.
Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone...
This week on The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Jackson is joined by special co-host Dr. Zenida Driver—therapist, visionary, and founder of Right Path Counseling. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Driver opens up about her deeply personal journey to discovering her purpose, one filled with unexpected U-turns, long pauses, and meaningful detours.
She shares how those moments of uncertainty ultimately shaped her calling: to empower others ...
On this empowering episode of the Flipside Radio Show Living Strong, Nicole Black shares her personal faith journey and how she learned to lean on her faith while being intentional about her vision. Inspired by her favorite scripture, Habakkuk 2:2, she talks about the tools that helped her shape her destiny: prayer, visualization (believing that when you see the thing, you can be the thing), working out, and simply being present. J...
Resilience isn’t just a skill we develop when facing life’s toughest moments—it’s a mindset and a daily practice. In this episode of The Flip Side of Adversity, we explore how resilience is not something you have to wait to build by hitting rock bottom. Instead, it’s a lifestyle—something we cultivate every single day through intentional choices, mindset shifts, and purposeful actions.
Join us as we unpack strategies to strengthen ...
Dr. Dermell Brunson’s journey from musician and youth pastor to founder of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) is a testament to the transformative power of the arts. In this episode, he shares how his early experiences in music and leadership shaped his vision for using creative expression as a tool for youth empowerment, mental wellness, and community impact. Discover how the arts can inspire resilience, break barriers, and ...
In this episode, we sit down with education activist, Dr. Danielle Martin, who is challenging the norms and leading a movement for change through education. This is a bold and inspiring conversation dedicated to the dreamers, disruptors, and changemakers who refuse to settle for unjust systems.
“The Hardwork of Heartwork: It's a Matter of the Soul, delves into the journey of introspection, highlighting how an acceptance of our own flaws opens the door to deeper empathy and true growth. By cultivating self-awareness and compassion, we unlock the ability to see and appreciate the beauty and humanity in others, fostering deeper, more meaningful connections that lead to collective change.
n this powerful and inspiring episode, Dr. Veirdre Jackson sits down with Deana Jean to discuss how a devastating cancer diagnosis transformed her life’s path—from corporate executive to the driving force behind a dynamic collaboration movement. Deana opens up about her journey, the challenges she faced, and how she turned adversity into an opportunity to uplift and connect with others.
Tune in as we explore resilience, reinvention...
Staying committed to your wellness goals isn't just about motivation it's about consistency, mindset, and building habits that last. In this episode of The Flip Side of Adversity, we sit down with Coach Dionna Lee Harris and members of Find Your Strength Fitness to tackle the biggest obstacles that cause people to give up before they see results. Why do so many start strong but struggle to stay on track? What strategies can help yo...
This episode will delve into the journey of Nanye Kofi, who transformed personal hardships into a springboard for success. Learn how resilience, faith, and a commitment to serving others drove him to build thriving businesses and inspire change in the world of finance, fashion, and perfumery.
We explore how healing past pain unlocks the strength and clarity needed for personal growth. I’ll share actionable steps and inspiring insights to help you embrace your wounds as stepping stones toward a more empowered version of yourself. Together, we’ll uncover the beauty in transformation and how it can lead to a life of purpose, resilience, and wisdom.
How many times have you said, if I knew then what I know now? Well, what do you do with that information? Do you meditate on it, journal it or share it? Today I'm here to humbly share my story of how I learned the power of placing entries into your personal and professional GPS.
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