The Teaching Journeys Podcast
Education & Explainer
About
Dave Roberts ,MSW, LMSW is an adjunct professor of psychology child life at Utica University, an author a bereavement support specialist, and a parent who experienced the death of an adult child on March 1,2003. He was inspired to create The Teaching Journeys Podcast by two of his former Utica University students. Dave strives to have meaningful conversations with individuals , young and old, whose life journeys, life skills and challenges ,can teach us about addressing our own challenges. It is Dave's hope that the teachings from these conversations live on in future generations. Weekly episodes have featured guests from all walks of life, with diverse experiences and life skills to share . Dave hopes that his guests ‘experiences resonate with all who listen, both young and old. We are all students and teachers...... let's learn from each other. To find out more about Dave, go to davidrobertsmsw.com
Episodes
- I Buried Her in a French Press: How Intuition & Progress Over Perfection Shaped One Woman's Journey
Sarah Barnes-Humphrey discusses overcoming personal and professional challenges, including a lipedema diagnosis and business closure, and rebuilding her career through her podcast and memoir, "I Buried Her in a French Press."
- No Evidence of Disease: How One Man Used the Mind Body Connection to Overcome Pancreatic Cancer
Mark Ruegg discusses his experience overcoming Stage IV pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma by utilizing a mind-body connection approach. After a diagnosis with a grim prognosis, Ruegg experienced a significant healing after adopting a fra…
- The Spring Equinox Guide: Daily Practices For Consciousness Shift
Host Dave Roberts and guest Sheila B. Tillich explore the Spring 2026 equinox as a time for a consciousness shift, moving from duality towards unity and co-creation. They discuss scientifically and astrologically influenced changes and off…
- Change Your Energy, Change Your Life: Energy Strategies with Dr. Cornelia Kawann
Dr. Cornelia Kawann, an executive at the Swiss electricity regulator, discusses personal energy strategies and her book "Change Your Energy, Change Your Life." She explores the connection between electrical and human energy, sharing insigh…
- Don't Walk Away: Finding Joy as an Alzheimer's Care Partner
Marilyn Raichle discusses her experiences as an Alzheimer's care partner, emphasizing the shift from caregiver to care partner and finding joy in the journey. She also shares insights on the importance of community and creativity in dement…
- Healing Trauma Through Biodynamic Breathwork: April Wyett on Body Based Recovery
April Wyett, a somatic performance coach, discusses healing trauma through biodynamic breathwork. She explains how this practice, along with other modalities, helps release embodied trauma and restore the nervous system. She also shares de…
- Healing Through Wonder: How Awe & Nature Transform Trauma and Grief
This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast features an interview with author Val Walker about her book, "Healing Through Wonder: How Awe Restores Us After Trauma and Loss." Walker discusses the healing power of awe and nature in the con…
- From CEO to Coach: Becca Pearce's Journey Through Job Loss, Brain Tumor, and Finding Purpose
Becca Pearce, former CEO, recounts her experiences with job loss and a brain tumor, which led her to re-evaluate success and become a coach. She discusses her book, You Don’t Have to Achieve to be Loved, and her coaching philosophy.
- 35 Years Sober: Steve Moore on Addiction Recovery and Healing Childhood Trauma
In this episode, Steve Moore discusses his 35-year journey of sobriety, detailing his experiences with addiction recovery and healing childhood trauma. He shares insights from his personal life and clinical work, emphasizing tools and meth…
- Living Undeterred: How Plant-Based Medicine and Purpose Helped One Man Survive Devastating Loss
Jeff Johnston, founder of Brightn, shares his experiences with loss, grief, and his shift toward mental wellness advocacy. He discusses the impact of plant-based medicine and the development of his AI-driven mental wellness app.
- You Are Never Alone: A Grief Therapist's Journey Through Loss and Hope
Cindy Barg, a grief therapist, discusses her personal journey through loss, including a near-death experience after a car crash and the murder of her brother. She shares how these events influenced her work as a psychotherapist and author,…
- Sydney Curtin on Open Adoption: A Birth Mother's Journey to Advocacy
Sydney Curtin shares her personal journey through open adoption, detailing the challenges she faced and her subsequent advocacy for adoption reform. She emphasizes the importance of legally enforceable post-adoption contact agreements, acc…
- Surviving Child Loss: Linda Henderson's Journey from Grief to Hope
Linda Henderson, a retired nurse, discusses her personal journey through grief after the loss of her daughter. She shares her experiences, including the development of her AAA Framework for coping with grief, and details her advocacy work…
- Breaking Free from Toxic Relationships: Signs, Patterns & Healing
On The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Dave Roberts and Rania discuss toxic relationships. They explore signs of toxic dynamics, reasons why people repeat these cycles, and the process of healing and reclaiming personal power.
- From Teen Pregnancy to Advocacy: One Woman's Journey Through Adoption and Healing
Tina Amoroso discusses her personal journey through teen pregnancy, adoption, and her advocacy work. She highlights the mission of Real Options, a nonprofit that provides support and resources for individuals facing unplanned pregnancies.
- Where Secrets End, Healing Begins: A Survivor's Journey to Wholeness
Nattolie Chilton, a survivor of abuse and addiction, shares her journey to healing and sobriety. She discusses her book Unsilenced and the importance of revealing secrets for recovery.
- Janelle Miller Moravek: Building a Better Mental Health System For Our Kids
Janelle Miller Moravek, a nonprofit leader and mental health advocate, speaks about her work as Executive Director of Youth and Family Counseling. She discusses the challenges young adults face in accessing mental health care and advocates…
- How The Safer Schools Foundation Fights Isolation and Bullying to Keep Students Safe
TJ from the Safer Schools Foundation discusses their program, which evolved from military and law enforcement training. It focuses on youth engagement through exercise and mentor circles, teaching situational awareness, safety, and anti-bu…
- The Day a Horse Remembered Me When I Couldn't Remember Myself
Michelle Holling-Brooks shares her personal story of recovery from a severe illness with the help of a horse. She describes her nonprofit, Unbridled Change, which focuses on equine-partnered psychotherapy and holistic healing. Holling-Broo…
- Breast Cancer Survivor Cara Lockwood: How To Find Humor and Hope During Cancer Treatment
Cara Lockwood, a breast cancer survivor and author, shares her journey through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. She discusses coping mechanisms such as journaling and humor, critiques "toxic positivity," and addresses body image after m…
- Starting Profitable Sober Living Homes: Expert Guide From Jim Boad
Jim Boad is interviewed on The Teaching Journeys Podcast about starting and scaling sober living homes. He shares his background, insights on the importance of sober living, and details about his Group Home Accelerator program.
- Beyond Death: Why Mediumship and Spirituality Promote Emotional Wellness
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Beth Lynch, a spiritual medium and author. They discuss how mediumship and spirituality can promote emotional wellness, highlighting Lynch's personal experience…
- Unbecoming: Ashley Jordan on Grief, Love, and Finding Your True Self
Ashley Jordan, author and journalist, shares her personal journey through grief and self-discovery. She discusses how a childhood loss and a later triggering event led her to deconstruct her life and rebuild it based on authentic love rath…
- Martha Kartaoui's Journey: From Cult Captivity to Empowered Healer
Martha Kartaoui shares her experiences escaping a religious cult and her journey to becoming a trauma-informed coach. She discusses the power of community for healing and her book, “Glory Going All In: Cult Survivor to Courageous Warrior.”
- Stay Away From Overwhelm: Dr. Kate Lund on Building Family Resilience
In this episode, Dr. Kate Lund, a clinical psychologist, discusses building family resilience and thriving through life's challenges. She shares her personal journey and introduces practical techniques to help families manage stress. She a…
- Building Human Connections in The Age of AI
On The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Karl Pontau discusses building human connections and improving employee engagement and retention. He explains how combining mutually beneficial transactions with personalized connections leads to sustainab…
- Dr Joanne Cacciatore: Grief, Animals and The Selah Carefarm
Dr. Joanne Cacciatore discusses grief, the role of animals in the healing process, and the work of Selah Carefarm. She also addresses societal grief avoidance and the importance of emotional support.
- Humans of San Quentin : Transforming Lives Through Storytelling
In this episode, Diane Kahn discusses her work at San Quentin State Prison and her involvement with the Academic Peer Education Project. She also shares insights into Humans of San Quentin, a storytelling platform amplifying the lived expe…
- Breaking Through Addiction: The Neuroscience of Recovery
In this episode, Dr. Robb Kelly, an addiction recovery expert, discusses recovery and the neuroscience behind it. He shares his experiences and insights on treating root causes, the role of neuroplasticity, and family involvement in treatm…
- Reclaiming Your Power: Healing Trauma With Lily Robinson
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Lily Robinson discusses her journey of healing from personal trauma and how these experiences inform her work. She also talks about her book, "Rise Up and Heal," which guides readers throug…
- Becoming Visible: Gayle Petrillo on Healing From Trauma
In this episode, Gayle Petrillo shares her journey of healing from trauma and her advocacy for burn survivors. She discusses her work with First Impressions, an image consulting and career coaching firm, and her memoirs, "The Accident" and…
- A Century of Secrets: Teresa Syms Remarkable Journey From Trauma to Transformation
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, guest Teresa Syms discusses her personal journey from childhood trauma and abuse to becoming a transformational coach. She shares insights from her book, "A Century of Secrets," and her pod…
- From Street Warrior to Reality Teacher: Vishrant's Story
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Vishrant, a contemporary mystic and spiritual teacher. Vishrant shares his journey from being a gang leader to becoming a spiritual guide, discussing his transf…
- Healing Through The Heart: Conversations With a Galactic Grandmother
In this episode, Sheila B Tillich shares her life story, detailing her path to becoming a metaphysical healer and spiritual guide. She discusses her work with the HeartMath Institute and her role as a "galactic grandmother" providing guida…
- Coming Back to Yourself: The Art of Relationship Reset
In this episode, Vanessa Cardenas discusses rebuilding trust and emotional connections after betrayal. She covers topics such as micro betrayals, intentional communication, and the importance of self-trust in healing relationships.
- Beyond Labels: The Sean/A Smith Story
This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast features host Dave Roberts and Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a trauma psychologist. They discuss destigmatizing mental illness and the story of Shauna, an intersex woman with schizophrenia, as ch…
- Grief as a Gateway: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Dr. Karen Kramer shares insights into navigating grief, loss, and trauma. She discusses her book, "Healthy Grief," which focuses on holistic healing methods and the connection between unpro…
- From Pain to Performance: The Bragg Factor Approach
In this episode, Dr. Winifred Bragg introduces her Bragg Factor framework, detailing how high achievers can turn professional pain into clarity and confidence. She also discusses strategies for managing stress, the importance of gratitude,…
- Gripping Grace: A Mother's Story of Loss and Healing
Marcia Earhart, a heartsync facilitator and grief specialist, shares her personal journey through loss, including the deaths of her sons. She discusses her book, 'Gripping Grace In The Garden of Grief,' and the Sterling Rose Sanctuary, whi…
- Always November: Teaching Through Tragedy
In this episode, Arik Housley shares his experience with grief following the loss of his daughter and the establishment of Alaina's Voice Foundation. He also discusses his book, 'Always November,' and its focus on navigating grief and find…
- Strong at the Broken Places: Terry Healey's Path to Resilience
Terry Healey, a cancer survivor, author, and keynote speaker, shares his "rebar" resilience framework on The Teaching Journeys Podcast. He discusses the importance of gratitude, a positive mindset, and overcoming adversity.
- Living on the Razor's Edge: Intentional Tools for a Bold Life
Kris Munsch, a teacher, builder, and author, joins Dave Roberts on The Teaching Journeys Podcast. He shares insights from his book "Living on the Razor's Edge" and discusses the Birdhouse Project, a project-based approach to healing and se…
- Embracing Light and Shadow: The Creative Journey of Jaime Townzen
This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast features Jaime Townzen, a writer and artist. She discusses her creative journey, including coping with personal losses and discovering healing through watercolor painting and writing. The conve…
- From Heartbreak to Hope: Mehr Syed on Grief, Growth and Community
Mehr Syed shares her personal journey through grief, discussing its misunderstood nature, the importance of honoring individual grief journeys, and the value of community support. She emphasizes self-care and finding support through connec…
- Theater, Business and Beyond: Carl Walsh's Journey
This episode features Carl Walsh, an actor, director, and business coach. He shares his journey from theater to corporate leadership, discussing how lessons from the performing arts translate to business success. Carl highlights the value…
- The Mind's Stage: Performing Beyond Self-Imposed Limits
This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast features host Dave Roberts interviewing Albert Bramante, a talent agent and psychology professor. They discuss overcoming self-sabotage, imposter syndrome, and the power of mindset in achieving…
- Art, Spirit and Healing: A Conversation With Heather Eck
Heather Eck, an intuitive artist and spiritual teacher, joins The Teaching Journeys Podcast to discuss her journey from human resources to healing arts. She shares insights on the connection between art and spirituality, the healing aspect…
- Real Wellness, Real Life : Lessons From Jessica Moyer
Jessica Moyer shares her personal journey and her R.E.A.L. framework for health, which focuses on mindset, meals, and movement. She offers insights on overcoming grief, self-care, and goal-setting for wellness.
- Rebuilding Relationships: Insights From Janice Dowd
Janice Dowd, an author and retired social worker, shares her personal journey with substance use disorder and discusses the impact of addiction on family relationships. She provides insights on ongoing healing, breaking dysfunctional famil…
- Exploring The Highly Sensitive Person's Experience
This episode explores the experiences of Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs) with therapist Allison Lefkowitz. The discussion covers generational trauma, emotional processing, and skills for HSPs from "The Highly Sensitive Person’s Toolkit."