Resilient Souls

By: Stewart Bogle
Listen for free

  • Summary

  • At times of adversity, it can be hard to find hope. But there are principles that can give us strength and guide us through even the darkest times. By listening to the stories of everyday people in this podcast, we'll explore those principles and see how they've helped others overcome challenges, find peace and build resilient souls.
    Stewart Bogle
    Show More Show Less
Spirituality
Show More Show Less
Episodes
  • #18 Travelling Through the Storm: Ashley Biddick on Loss and Taking Small Steps Forward

    #18 Travelling Through the Storm: Ashley Biddick on Loss and Taking Small Steps Forward
    Nov 19 2024

    In this deeply personal and insightful episode, Stewart continues his previous conversation with his daughter, Ashley Biddick, a psychologist navigating her own firsthand experience of trauma and grief. Ashley reflects on the ongoing journey through immense loss following the death of her husband, Jake.

    Drawing from her personal experience and professional insights, Ashley delves into the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual challenges that grief can bring. She shares, with raw honesty, the pain of rebuilding a life she never expected and the steps she’s taking to find glimmers of hope along the way.

    Whether you’re navigating your own journey through grief or seeking to support a loved one, Ashley’s story offers an authentic picture of resilience in the storm. She highlights the difficulty of finding meaningful support and the beauty of discovering light in the darkness.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    How grief and trauma can manifest physically in the body

    The overwhelming emotions that come with rebuilding life after loss

    The impact of loss on identity and well-being and the challenges of redefining ‘home’

    The power of connections—both old and new—in the healing process.

    That there will be ‘glimmers’ of hope—small moments of joy and peace amidst pain.

    …and much more

    Links to:

    The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Get hold of Stewart's ⁠⁠⁠⁠book⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠

    The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠

    Links to Resilient Souls Socials:

    ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠

    ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠

    Book Stewart to speak (Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠)

    Stay connected with the Resilient Souls Community: Sign up to keep informed ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠

    Support the work of Resilient Souls: (Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠)

    Contact Us: (Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠)

    Links to getting help (locally and overseas): ⁠⁠⁠Help section⁠⁠⁠ on the Resilient Souls website
    Show More Show Less
    47 mins
  • #17 Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Jon Owen on Helping Others Through Hardship.

    #17 Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Jon Owen on Helping Others Through Hardship.
    Nov 5 2024
    In this powerful episode, Jon Owen, a compassionate leader dedicated to building community with those in vulnerable situations, shares from his experience and the insights and wisdom he has gained from years of serving others. Jon opens up about his own journey and offers practical guidance for anyone going through tough times or supporting others facing adversity. Through his work with the Wayside Chapel community, Jon has learned invaluable lessons about the importance of not defining people by their struggles, the transformative power of presence, and the role of empathy in supporting people in difficult times. Together, Stewart and Jon discuss how to face struggles with courage, seek God in the midst of pain, and hold onto hope even in life’s darkest moments. In this episode, you'll discover: Practical ways to offer genuine support to others without minimizing their pain.How embracing vulnerability can lead to deeper, more meaningful connections.Insights on building resilience and sustaining hope in challenging times.The importance of being fully present with others in their struggles.How faith and community can be anchors in times of despair. Simple actions you can take to create a compassionate, inclusive environment.Why defining people by their strengths—not their struggles—can be transformative. ... and much more. Links from the Episode ⁠Wayside Chapel ⁠ ⁠UNOH⁠ Links to: The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get hold of Stewart's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links to Resilient Souls Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Stewart to speak (Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠) Stay connected with the Resilient Souls Community: Sign up to keep informed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Support the work of Resilient Souls: (Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠) Contact Us: (Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠) Links to getting help (locally and overseas): ⁠⁠⁠⁠Help section⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Resilient Souls website.
    Show More Show Less
    43 mins
  • #16 A Resilient Life: First Nations Leader, Shirli Congoo, on Grief, Culture, and Community.

    #16 A Resilient Life: First Nations Leader, Shirli Congoo, on Grief, Culture, and Community.
    Oct 22 2024
    In this conversation, Stewart interviews Shirli Congoo about death, grief, and a cultural context of her experiences in her community. Shirli shares her personal experiences of losing loved ones, including four brothers and a nephew, and how these losses have impacted her at various ages and stages in her life. She discusses the cultural obligations and responsibilities that come with death in First nations communities, including supporting the grieving family and doing very practical things to share the load. Shirli also talks about the importance of the kinship system and the ongoing support provided by the community. She emphasises the joy and fulfilment that comes from helping others and the role of faith in her journey. In this conversation, Shirli shares her experiences as an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian and how she navigates the intersection of her culture and faith. Shirli also discusses the challenges of grief and the need to include and support young children and teenagers in the grieving process. She highlights the significance of creating ceremonies and involving kids in the healing journey. Shirli's story and her wisdom offers valuable insights into supporting others through difficult times. In this episode, you will discover: That death and grief are sadly all too common experiences in First Nations communities, and there are complex historical issues that contribute to the prevalence of these traumas.How cultural obligations and responsibilities play a significant role in supporting the grieving family and community members.The kinship system is an important aspect of First Nations communities and provides clarity of roles, support and care during times of loss and grief.Supporting others and contributing to the community can bring a sense of joy and fulfilment.Faith can provide strength and an anchor during difficult times. Creating ceremonies and involving kids in the healing journey can be transformative.Setting healthy boundaries is important for self-care and maintaining emotional well-being. ... and much more. Links to: The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get hold of Stewart's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Resilient Souls ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links to Resilient Souls Socials: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Stewart to speak (Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠) Stay connected with the Resilient Souls Community: Sign up to keep informed ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠ Support the work of Resilient Souls: (Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠) Contact Us: (Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠) Links to getting help (locally and overseas): ⁠⁠⁠⁠Help section⁠⁠⁠⁠ on the Resilient Souls website NB For special contacts here in Australia related to suicide and First Nations support services ⁠Lifeline⁠ - call 13 11 14 Mental Health Triage Service - call 13 14 65 ⁠Beyond Blue⁠ ⁠Suicide Call Back Service⁠ - call 1300 659 467 ⁠13YARN⁠ - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Support line
    Show More Show Less
    49 mins

What listeners say about Resilient Souls

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.