Even if you don’t realize it, you’ve probably engaged in “clicktivism,” a form of online activism that uses the internet to promote change. Spencer Hooker is an activist and global communications graduate student focused on the role of social media in activism. In this episode, he joins Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader to discuss his TEDx Talk, “Decoding Clicktivism.” Spencer explains why online advocacy can be a powerful tool for change, but encourages us to combine our efforts with other forms of activism like donating and protests. He also shares advice for navigating misinformation, echo chambers, and rapidly changing social media landscapes, so you can stay informed and resilient.

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00:00)
• Meet Spencer Hooker (0:01:54)
• What does resiliency mean to you? (0:03:37)
• Why is transnational solidarity so important today? (0:05:29)
• Spencer’s TEDx Talk: Decoding Clicktivism (0:09:23)
• How has this TED Talk changed your life? (0:22:56)
• Where can people go to learn more about a movement? (0:25:17)
• How can we approach social media from a more resilient standpoint? (0:28:23)
• With technology changing so quickly, how can we keep up? (0:32:19)
• Why are echo chambers dangerous, and what can we do to avoid them? (0:40:26)
• Get to know Spencer with some rapid-fire questions (0:47:08)

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Lilyana Yankova believes our relationship with waste is directly connected to our ability to stop wasting our lives. Lilyana is a higher education professional and an instructional designer passionate about solving the urgent challenges of tomorrow with sustainable innovation. In this episode, she joins Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader to talk about her TEDx Talk: “How to Stop Wasting Your Life.” Lilyana explains how a culture of waste harms all of us and shares a mix of inspiration and practical advice for listeners who want to make a change but don’t know where to start. She also discusses the process of human composting and shares some of the sustainability lessons we can learn from nature.

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00:00)
• Meet Lilyana Yankova (0:01:59)
• What does resilience mean to you and where do you find it in your own life? (0:02:48)
• Lilyana’s TEDx Talk: How to Stop Wasting Your Life: Why You Should Rethink Your Waste (0:09:08)
• What can we learn from the circularity of nature? (0:20:40)
• How does our culture of waste harm us? (0:25:51)
• How can listeners and their families get involved in making change? (0:31:37)
• What do you mean by the “myth of recycling?” (0:36:37)
• What would you say to someone who doesn’t know where to start? (0:39:40)
• Why does human composting make a difference? (0:49:17)
• Get to know Lilyana with some rapid-fire questions (0:56:26)

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Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk

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Culver Group Website

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Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk

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Elizabeth Tobias knows firsthand how resilience can help you walk through even the most difficult traumas and losses. And now, she’s helping others build that same resilience as an artist and expressive arts therapist. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Elizabeth about her TEDx Talk, “Awakening Resilience: The Transformative Power of Expressive Arts.” Elizabeth explains why imagination, expression, and discomfort are so important for resilience. She also opens up about losing someone she loved at a young age and explains how she’s using her resiliency to help navigate her recent cancer diagnosis.

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00)
• Meet Elizabeth Tobias (2:05)
• Can you tell us about your experience of giving the TEDx Talk? (4:51)
• Elizabeth’s TEDx Talk: Awakening Resilience: The Transformative Power of Expressive Arts (8:34)
• How has your TED Talk changed your life? (22:53)
• How did losing someone at a young age motivate you? (25:47)
• Why are expression and imagination powerful tools for resilience? (31:50)
• What role does discomfort play in building resilience? (37:34)
• How has resilience helped you in the wake of a cancer diagnosis? (45:08)
• Get to know Elizabeth with some rapid-fire questions (52:26)
• Where to find Elizabeth online (56:46)

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Jenn Quader’s Website

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Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk

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Culver Group Website

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Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk

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As someone who struggled to find community in his youth, Ira McIntosh is now committed to studying the history of the queer community. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with Ira about his TEDx Talk, “Queerness Beyond Trauma: Where is Our History?” and the master’s thesis he’s writing on the same topic. Ira explains what resilience means to him as a queer person and explores how resilience and allyship can determine the path forward for the LGBTQ+ community.

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00:00)
• Meet Ira McIntosh (0:01:52)
• Can you tell us about your thesis and the inspiration behind it? (0:05:15)
• How has your perception of the queer community changed? (0:10:49)
• What does resilience mean to you? (0:15:09)
• How does self disgust impact resilience? (0:17:22)
• Ira’s TEDx Talk: Queerness Beyond Trauma: Where is Our History? (0:21:45)
• How has your TED Talk changed your life? (0:37:07)
• How can the LGBTQ community embrace resilience? (0:42:13)
• What does allyship look like for the queer community? (0:57:35)
• Get to know Ira with some rapid-fire questions (1:05:04)
• Where to learn more from Ira (1:13:22)

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As one of the world’s leading experts on resilience, Dr. Kelly Culver has a wealth of insights to share from both her own personal experience and her research for her PhD in strategic resilience. In this episode, Jenn Quader and producer Asef Quader interview Dr. Kelly about her research around building resilience, the role resilience plays in organizations, and much more. Dr. Kelly also describes her model, The Resilience Trilogy, which helps people, countries, and companies thrive in times of uncertainty, change, and destruction.

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00:00)
• Get to know today’s guest and our podcast co-host, Dr. Kelly Culver (0:00:52)
• What does resilience mean to you? (0:03:10)
• Dr. Kelly Culver’s TEDx Talk: How to Strategically Plan Your Resilience (0:05:55)
• How has your TED Talk changed your life? (0:21:41)
• How does resilience differ across countries and cultures? (0:24:04)
• Why is it so important to see resilience modeled by others? (0:29:46)
• What would you say to someone who’s in the midst of loss? (0:32:09)
• How can imagination and resilience be learned? (0:40:19)
• What does resilience look like for organizations? (0:42:41)
• How does fear of change hinder resiliency? (0:50:56)
• Where can someone find hope when they don’t feel it? (0:54:29)
• Get to know Dr. Kelly with some rapid-fire questions (0:55:32)
• “Let’s go, it’ll be fun” (1:01:14)

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- https://www.linkedin.com/company/resiliency-the-podcast

Contact Jenn Quader:

- Jenn Quader’s Website: http://jennquader.com

- Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennquader/

- Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yKMeo3GW2k

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:

- Culver Group Website: https://new.culvergroup.ca/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website: http://drkellyculver.com

- Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-culver/

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/0FNU95LH-f8?si=8uamb7cs7RiUWxRV

- Dr. Kelly Culver’s Book: https://www.drkellyculver.com/my-book

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When MaryElizabeth Murdaugh experienced several deeply traumatic events, she realized that her spiritual journey with meditation and acceptance had already prepared her with the tools she’d need to survive. In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader talk with MaryElizabeth about the texts, experiences, and tactics that have guided her on a journey of resilience and healing. MaryElizabeth also explains what resilience means to her today and shares some advice for listeners experiencing depression.

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00:00)
• Meet MaryElizabeth Murdaugh! (0:02:29)
• What does the “feminine energy” or “feminine experience” mean to you? (0:04:27)
• Can you share some resources that have helped you on your spiritual journey? (0:09:40)
• What does resilience mean to you? (0:17:25)
• MaryElizabeth’s TEDx Talk: The Crack that Let the Light In (0:22:00)
• How has your TED Talk changed your life? (0:40:05)
• Do you hold animosity against the media for how your story was handled? (0:43:51)
• What’s the difference between acceptance and forgiveness? (0:47:08)
• How can someone who’s experiencing depression begin to move forward? (0:52:49)
• Get to know MaryElizabeth with some rapid-fire questions (0:57:07)
• Where to learn more from MaryElizabeth (1:03:03)

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Resources MaryElizabeth Mentioned:

“A New Earth” by Eckhart Tolle

“The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron

“Tao Te Ching”

“Unbound” by Tarana Burke

Glennon Doyle

Brene Brown

Elizabeth Gilbert

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When Jenn Quader and Dr. Kelly Culver first met at a TedX event, they quickly realized resilience was a topic that deserved a deeper dive. That event sparked the idea for Resiliency the Podcast, and in this episode, they’re sharing a behind-the-scenes look at the podcast’s origin story. Executive Producer Asef Quader joins the show to interview Jenn and Kelly about their backgrounds, their perspectives on resilience, and the insights you can expect to hear in future episodes!

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00)
• Get to know our two hosts and the inspiration behind Resiliency the Podcast (0:24)
• How did the podcast come to be? (1:43)
• What were your favorite moments of the TedX event? (6:53)
• What do you want people to learn from the podcast? (10:47)
• Resilience fits the context in which you find yourself (12:33)
• Now is the time to think about resiliency (17:56)
• If you could be any cookie, what would you be? (25:54)

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Jenn Quader’s Website

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Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:

Culver Group Website

Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn

Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk

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What happens when the concept of resilience is weaponized against women experiencing violence? In this episode, Dr. Kelly Culver and Jenn Quader are joined by the incredible Daniela Alba, an advocate for the forcibly displaced who gave a powerful TED Talk about the double-edged sword of resilience for forcibly displaced women experiencing gender-based violence. After listening to the Ted Talk, you’ll hear Daniela’s perspective on the importance of community, courage and truth telling for women trying to heal from abuse. She’ll also explain what resiliency means to her today and share some powerful resources for building resilience.

Episode Recap:

• Intro (0:00)
• Meet Daniela Alba, our very first podcast guest! (0:01:14)
• Can you tell us about your experience at TEDx? (0:03:51)
• Daniella’s TEDx Talk: Resilience as a Double-Edged Sword: Women in Displacement (0:07:25)
• How has your TED Talk changed your life? (0:25:54)
• What does resiliency mean to you now? (0:31:10)
• Why is community vital for resilience? (0:35:00)
• What role does the truth play in resilience? (0:41:14)
• What resources do you recommend for people trying to heal from abuse? (0:50:18)
• Get to know Daniela with some rapid-fire questions (0:57:22)
• Where to follow Daniela’s work (1:03:10)

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JRS Website

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Jenn Quader’s Website

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Jenn Quader’s Tedx Talk

Contact Dr. Kelly Culver:

Culver Group Website

Dr. Kelly Culver’s Website

Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn

Dr. Kelly Culver’s Tedx Talk

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Mentioned in this episode:

• https://www.inaash.org/
• https://mikono.jrs.global/
• The online store for traditional clothes of the Muysca indigenous peoples of Colombia: https://somosmuiscas.com/tienda/
• ASMR as a tool for healing: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/how-asmr-is-helping-survivors-of-sexual-assault/13639226
• Breathwork as a tool for healing: https://okaycounselling.com.au/mental-health/somatic-breathwork-the-benefits-of-taking-a-breath-slowly/
• Music as a builder of resilience: Daniela's Take — https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2NwZqBvGbAPSJQCpIvTaR2?si=TeqOvLj-QZqnQaHKxhFsEA

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