Diane Shader Smith is a communications professional, publicist, and advocate with over three decades of experience in public relations, marketing, and crisis communications.

Inspired by her late daughter Mallory’s battle with a superbug, Diane advocates for antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and phage therapy, speaking at venues like The White House and NATO. She’s raised over $6 million for cystic fibrosis and AMR research, using her skills to organize events and secure media coverage.

Diane also promotes products, services, and celebrities, crafting strategic narratives. She shares insights on resilience, storytelling, advocacy, and AMR at conferences. Mallory’s memoir, Salt in My Soul, and its documentary have amplified her advocacy. Diane is also Chief Communications Officer for The Gottlieb Native Garden, focusing on biodiversity and environmental health.

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In this captivating and emotional episode, communications expert Diane Shader Smith shares her deeply personal journey and her mission to raise awareness about the critical global health threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Inspired by her daughter Mallory’s battle with cystic fibrosis and a superbug, Diane is committed to educating the world about AMR to ensure her daughter’s legacy lives on.

Mallory’s extraordinary life was tragically cut short by a resistant infection at 25. Diane published Salt in My Soul, Mallory’s journals, to raise awareness and give voice to those battling chronic illness and AMR.

Diane uncovers the invisible yet dangerous reality of AMR, a global threat that affects everyone. Diane’s advocacy has taken her to The White House, NATO, and global health organizations.

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Key Takeaways:

• The urgent need to combat AMR through better antibiotic stewardship and new treatments.
• Mallory’s story as a symbol of hope and resilience.
• Diane’s mission to amplify patient stories through the Global AMR Diary, inspiring action worldwide.

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Links & Resources:
FREE PDF: Going Deeper
https://saltinmysoulbook.com/
https://diaryofadyinggirl.com/
https://www.globalamrdiary.org/

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Judy Thureson has a genuine desire to see people live their most authentic life. In the last decade, she has helped thousands of clients transform their mental, physical, and spiritual health.

Judy helps her clients un-lock their supper power! She is passionate about helping her clients heal and grow through adversity.

In June of 2019, Judy experienced the tragic loss of her eighteen year old son, Jacob to opioid overdose. In the midst of her unimaginable grief she wrote the
#1 Bestselling book BEAUTIFUL TRAGEDY
How to Build Strength and Resilience during life’s Greatest Challenges

Her book chronicles her experience and introduces the GIVE Principle.

Judy is a trusted advisor for grieving families. She shares tools on how to use healthy coping skills to navigate the storms of grief and uncertainty.

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In this interview, Judy Thureson shares her journey through profound loss and finding beauty in the midst of it. After losing her son Jacob to mental health and addiction struggles, Judy embraced practices like grounding, intention, and gratitude to process her grief. She recounts the powerful final moments she shared with Jacob, describing the warmth and connection that filled the room, which underscored her belief in finding sacred moments, even in life’s darkest times.

Judy continues to feel connected to Jacob through signs and messages, drawing strength from her belief in the link between physical and spiritual realms. With her upcoming documentary, she seeks to destigmatize mental health and addiction, using her story to uplift others. Her resilience and message of finding light amid loss remind us of the power of vulnerability and connection, inspiring us to navigate life’s challenges with grace, courage, and an open heart.

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Key Takeaways:

• Finding Beauty in Grief
• Enduring Connection Beyond Loss
• Advocating for Mental Health Awareness

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Links & Resources:

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https://www.facebook.com/share/29n99vmJavBseebt/?mibextid=LQQJ4d
https://www.instagram.com/judythureson

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In this episode, I talk about how the external world impacts our inner well-being and why it’s essential to find balance amid all the rapid changes happening around us. We’re in transformative times, and now more than ever, we need to connect with our inner resources and honor what makes each of us unique. I share how energy shifts and global events can deeply influence our emotional and mental states, sometimes pulling us away from feeling aligned. By looking at both the big-picture shifts and our daily challenges, we can understand ourselves and our purpose on a deeper level.

I also dive into the importance of reconnecting with what brings us joy, like my own love of travel that fuels and inspires me. It’s about discovering what resonates with each of us personally and nurturing it. I encourage listeners to celebrate the “badass” within—the resilient part of us here for a reason. Moving forward, I hope to explore more of these themes and remind us that by tapping into our strengths, supporting one another, and embracing our unique gifts, we can navigate these times with purpose, connection, and clarity.

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Key Takeaways:

• How tapping into your inner strength helps maintain balance amidst external challenges
  How reconnecting with joy and resilience empowers you to face adversity with confidence
  How celebrating unique gifts and building community fosters support during global transformations

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