Real Resilience Talk

EPISODE 65 part IIToday I have a hero of mine on the show !!!Mr. Ernest Twigg is a Learning & Development Consultant and Executive Council Member at CEOWORLD Magazine. An acclaimed author on leadership, he is known as the “Warrior Poet” for his passionate commitment to empowering veterans, ensuring no veteran is left behind.Ernest is the Author of "A Leader Provides". It is a powerful book to help anyone grow and lead with authenticity.Here's some key points from today's show:Resilience is about recovering from difficult experiences.External support is crucial for maintaining resilience.Transforming pain into purpose can help others.Grief is a process that requires time and support.Practicing gratitude can enhance resilience.Leadership involves finding and nurturing potential in others.Personal stories can inspire and motivate change.Kindness and acknowledgment can significantly impact others' lives.Habits shape our mindset and can work for or against us.Humor can be a powerful tool in navigating life's challenges. We control our thoughts and can shape our beliefs.Pain is temporary, and our responses to it matter.Surround yourself with people who elevate you.Authenticity is key to personal growth.Self-improvement is a lifelong journey.It's important to set boundaries in relationships.Learning new things can rejuvenate our spirit.Community and connection are vital for well-being.Embrace change and growth as part of life.Stoicism offers valuable insights into resilience.SummaryIn this episode, Cam Campbell and Ernest R. Twigg discuss the multifaceted nature of resilience, emphasizing the importance of vulnerability, external support, and gratitude. They share personal stories of grief and healing, highlighting how transforming pain into purpose can inspire others. The conversation also delves into leadership, the impact of kindness, and the significance of habits and mindset in navigating life's challenges. Ultimately, they stress the value of connection and community in fostering resilience and personal growth. In this conversation, Ernest R. Twigg and Cam Campbell explore the themes of limiting beliefs, the temporary nature of pain, the importance of mindset, and the power of self-reflection. They discuss the significance of authenticity, personal growth, and the impact of relationships and community. The dialogue emphasizes the role of learning and curiosity in overcoming challenges, as well as the wisdom of stoicism in navigating life's difficulties. Ultimately, they highlight the importance of emotional intelligence and the legacy we leave through our actions.

EPISODE 62 with the Hilarious Warrior Miss Kristen!!!Kristen Howard is a lifelong lover of words, wit, and finding the funny in hard things. She is a veteran, a military spouse, and a mom of four who teaches stand-up comedy to fellow veterans as a way to process life’s challenges and connect through laughter. She’s a writer, performer, and teacher who believes that when we tell our stories, especially the hard ones, we make room for others to do the same.💥 Show Notes & ResourcesCheck out the resources mentioned in this episode and all the other episodes—packed with valuable information to help you grow and thrive!✨ Humble Plug:My new book is officially out now! 🎉"ALL THINGS CONSIDERED: 33 GEMS OF RESILIENCE" 📖I am beyond grateful for everyone who has supported me. Your encouragement means the world! 🙌Grab your copy now: https://a.co/d/7y34nqQAnother great book referenced on this episode is from a great Warrior Mr. Ron Capps's book on writing!!! Gotta check it out!!!https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/writing-war-ron-capps/1128104319🗣️ Check out these outlets provided below for joy, perspective, podcasts, and stellar organizations:From Mark Allen, look up "VOICES IN THE SILENCE"https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cc6GmfgbeSfK0VPBxmFsC?si=-dppO7rsTvqRlgo088ar7gCheck out this resource!!! Find your voice! Don't suppress it...EXPRESS IT! AsapAsap.org* ARMED SERVICES ARTS PARTNERSHIP - A creative community where veterans thrive through the arts! Free art & comedy classes for veterans and their families: https://asapasap.org* The Fallen Outdoors - Helping veterans connect through outdoor adventures: https://flow.page/thefallenoutdoorsnorthcarolina* Rebuilding Warriors - Providing highly trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD & TBI: https://www.rebuildingwarriors.com/our-mission.htmlhttps://www.combatpaper.orghttps://youtu.be/w_qdGV0PLiU?si=R__VsiGO7Ap2vHrPNo Veteran should bear the burden alone.Community Building Art Works builds bridges between veterans and citizens using the language of creative expression to promote empathy, foster understanding, and build authentic community.https://cbaw.org🙏 I don’t do this #HeartWork for money, just to help someone out there.If you want to be a guest on the show, hit me up!#LikeitOrNotWeAreAllWeGot#RealResilienceTalk#HealthyOutlets#1Team1Fight1Love1TribeSympatheia#SuicidePrevention#BeFirmBeFairBeThereCareLet’s keep growing together! 💪🎧

In this powerful episode, I’m getting REAL and sharing:🔊 What OFFENDS me (it's about to get raw!) 💥 Lessons, blessings, and reflections from the past week 🛠️ Apologies for the tech gremlins that messed with Episode 59 (we’re fixing it ASAP!)But that's not all! Here's what you NEED to check out from this episode 👇🔹 Powerful perspective: “To do suicide prevention well, we have to do more than just stop people from dying–we also have to make life worth living.” – Dr. Craig Bryan, Rethinking Suicide more Resources and reflections:2. Different types of heroes!!! Check this interview out!https://youtu.be/w_qdGV0PLiU?si=SUuS3w195Psyay9T3 My book dropped last month entitled: "ALL THINGS CONSIDERED: 33 GEMS OF RESILIENCE" 📖 Grab your copy now: https://a.co/d/7y34nqQ4 🗣️ Check out these outlets provided below for joy, perspective, podcasts, and stellar organizations:From Mark Allen, look up "VOICES IN THE SILENCE"https://open.spotify.com/show/7Cc6GmfgbeSfK0VPBxmFsC?si=-dppO7rsTvqRlgo088ar7gHere's two really hilarious comedy specials from some GoodHumans:Tim Loulies: Sugar Gliderhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0DRCRV9CY/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_rDewayne White: A Boy Named Shannonhttps://www.primevideo.com/detail/Dewayne-White-A-Boy-Named-Shannon/0KXXUV9AMKG0TL5MTD2F0P0KQHCheck out these resources!!!!* ARMED SERVICES ART PARTNERSHIP - A creative community where veterans thrive through the arts! Free art & comedy classes for veterans and their families: https://asapasap.org* The Fallen Outdoors - Helping veterans connect through outdoor adventures: https://flow.page/thefallenoutdoorsnorthcarolina* Rebuilding Warriors - Providing highly trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD & TBI: https://www.rebuildingwarriors.com/our-mission.htmlhttps://www.combatpaper.orghttps://youtu.be/w_qdGV0PLiU?si=R__VsiGO7Ap2vHrP-No Veteran should bear the burden alone.Community Building Art Works builds bridges between veterans and citizens using the language of creative expression to promote empathy, foster understanding, and build authentic community.https://cbaw.org-UPPER CANYON OUTREACHCHECK THIS out!!!"Horse Powered Healing"Upper Canyon Outreach is a Montana-based foundation helping people heal physiological, psychological, and emotional wounds through the development of horsemanship skills. Participants – from veterans, children, and teens to executives and even seniors looking for enhanced fulfillment – harness neural pathways, learning to apply these new wellness skills to daily life, mental well-being, authentic connection, family, leadership, and work.https://uppercanyonoutreach.org/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaa-auSaRWYy-QxH-dtMonsbLhgUFA1TXGDZuVYtoyoz7YhrNbh03sMUfL8_aem_wlChgTfTk5w-pwCI29ucjw🙏 I don’t do this #HeartWork for money, just to help someone out there. If you want to be a guest on the show, hit me up!#LikeitOrNotWeAreAllWeGot #RealResilienceTalk #HealthyOutlets #1Team1Fight1Love1TribeSympatheia #SuicidePrevention #BeFirmBeFairBeThereCareLet’s keep growing together! 💪🎧

EPISODE 57Real Resilience Talk Podcast EPISODE 57 w/a Resilient young Warrior, Mr. Justin P!!!Thank you brother again for being on the show! You are an amazing example of a warrior! Thank you for being on this show fam!Show notes and resources mentioned in this and many other episodes...plus the other episodes are loaded with a ton of show notes of resources as well, please check them out:)✨ My new book is officially out now! ✨I’m beyond grateful to everyone who has supported "ALL THINGS CONSIDERED: 33 GEMS OF RESILIENCE"! 🙌 Your encouragement and love mean the world to me. I truly couldn’t have done it without you!📖 Grab your copy here on Amazon : https://a.co/d/7y34nqQIf you’ve already read it, I would be incredibly thankful if you could leave a review! 🙏 Your feedback helps others find the inspiration they need.Don't forget to check out the ARMED SERVICES ART PARTNERSHIP!!!A creative community where veterans thrive through the artsWe provide free art and comedy classes to veterans, service members, military spouses, family members, and caregivers.ASAP!https://asapasap.orgThe Fallen Outdoors:https://flow.page/thefallenoutdoorsnorthcarolinaRebuilding Warriors:https://www.rebuildingwarriors.com/our-mission.html#:~:text=Rebuilding%20Warriors%20provides%20highly%20trained,TBI%20(Traumatic%20Brain%20Injury).I don't do this #HeartWork for money or nothing like that...just hoping these recordings will help someone out there! *If you ever want to be be a guest, hit me up*#LikeitorNotweareallweGot#RealResilienceTalk #healthyoutlets #1team1fight1love1tribesympatheia#likeitornotweareallwegot#suicideprevention#befirmbefairbetherecare#likeitornotweareallwegot#healthyoutlets#RealResilienceTalk#Grateful #suicidePrevention #discipline#motivation#fuel4urtank #brickBYbrick#healthyoutlets#REALRESILIENCETALK #SuicidePrevention#befirmbefairbethereCARE #fuel4urTank#KEEPMOVINON#sunrise #THISTOOSHALLPASS#heartwork #bePartOfTheSolutions

EPISODE 55REAL RESILIENCE TALK Thank you to my sister in arms and Standup Comedy,Amber for sharing her true story of resilience on Episode55!!!The first episode of 2025!!!Amber is a lifelong servant and protector of our way of life and she is continuing to serve the world by bringing humor to it!An absolutely great human and humble Warrior! One of the best conversations I've ever had!!!You can follow Amber via instagram @laughing_lesbian And on her website http://Amberlewiscomedy.comAmber and me are both Alumni of the great ARMED SERVICES ARTS PARTNERSHIP!!!Check ASAP out!!!I'm telling yall, if you're looking for some healthy outlets, check out ASAP!!!https://asapasap.orgPLEASE NOTE AGAIN HUMANS:This show is just me using my 1stAmendment! This show is not in anyway a reflection of and/or endorsement from any official organization--to include the DoD--or anything else!(Don't try to get me cancelled😂)Here's the links to the podcast REAL RESILIENCE TALK!https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-real-resilience-talk-140994138?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=truehttps://www.audible.com/pd/B0CCPQSQ7Y?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detailhttps://music.amazon.com/podcasts/97a1340e-7058-4cc6-b541-b1b51a23b226/real-resilience-talk?ref=dm_sh_gho7ijt5Ep6XHKrJ0UKuQQtEThttps://open.spotify.com/show/1V3gVSbCXBN0Fa8OMszExW?si=hYhVpBTcTRSSt83xXK6zQAhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-resilience-talk/id1700588919If you need to talk,and you're in crisis right now,the 988 Lifeline is there for us all!At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.I don't do this #HeartWork for money or nothing like that...just hoping these recordings will help someone out there! 🗣️If you ever want to be be a guest, hit me up*#LikeitorNotweareallweGot#RealResilienceTalk #healthyoutlets #1team1fight1love1tribesympatheia#likeitornotweareallwegot#suicideprevention#befirmbefairbetherecare#likeitornotweareallwegot#healthyoutlets#RealResilienceTalk#Grateful #suicidePrevention #discipline#motivation#fuel4urtank #brickBYbrick#healthyoutlets#REALRESILIENCETALK #SuicidePrevention#befirmbefairbethereCARE #fuel4urTank#KEEPMOVINON#sunrise #THISTOOSHALLPASS#heartwork #bePartOfTheSolutions