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She was being kidnapped. It took a while for that reality to set in. As an aid worker in Somalia, Jessica Buchanan was not supposed to be a target, but there was a lot of clan fighting in the southern part of the country, resources were scarce, and ransom demands could be sky high. What does it take to survive being held hostage under the worst imaginable conditions for weeks that turn into months? Jessica shares how to be the hero of your story and use any life-defining moment to show you what you’re made of.In this episode, we talk about:Her moment of self-abandonment.Being abducted by Somali Pirates in October 2011.The routine and days of being a prisoner.How her mom, who passed just before the kidnapping, was able to help her.Being rescued by SEAL Team Six and her reintegration process.Life after she returned home and how she’s using this experience to build community.Subscribe to All The Wiser wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never mi

Happy New Year! Brand new episodes of All the Wiser are coming...starting Wednesday! Follow us now on your favorite podcast app to be automatically notified as soon as our first episode drops. You don't want to miss it!We're thrilled to be back with you for Season 3 to share more jaw-dropping stories and wisdom from our incredible guests that will take your breath away.Are you following us on Instagram? Find us @allthewiserpodcast for all the latest and greatest details.Our first episode drops Wednesday, January 5th.Join us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/all-the-wiser/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We’ve wrapped on Season 2! But before we take a short break, host Kimi Culp brings you her favorite pieces of wisdom from this season - perfect for sharing around the dinner table to spark a meaningful conversation with friends and family. We wish you and yours only the best this holiday season. And if you are one of the many, many, many of us who struggle during this time of year - know that you are not alone! Pick up the phone and call someone comforting. Take a walk outside with your favorite playlist or podcast. Hug a dog! Whatever you need to do to take care of yourself. We’ll be back for Season 3 in the new year!With love and thanks, The All The Wiser TeamToday's episode is sponsored by All The Happier, a new online course inspired by the lessons you hear on the podcast.Sign up for Kimi and Christy’s newsletter for tools to thrive, words of wisdom, and stuff that makes you smile...straight to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support this podcast at — https://redc

REBROADCAST - Previously aired on 5/13/2020Amy Purdy chose to be here. After losing both her legs below the knee at 19 to a form of bacterial meningitis, doctors gave her a 2% chance of survival. A year later she finished third in a snowboarding competition on Mammoth mountain. Amy went on to become one of the top Paralympic snowboarders in the world, competing on Dancing with the Stars, touring with Oprah Winfrey, starting a foundation, and writing a New York Times best-selling book. But after another life-threatening setback, Amy once again found herself knocking down doors to get the help she needed and in doing so, has inspired people everywhere to push through obstacles and make dreams happen. Follow us on social media!Twitter: @allthewiserpodInstagram: @allthewiserpodcast Facebook: @allthewiserpodcastSign up for our newsletter!Have a story to share with us or feedback about an episode you heard? Email us at hello@allthewiserpodcast.comIf you like what you heard on today's show, please consider shari

In this Thanksgiving episode, Kimi and Christy discuss the ways in which curiosity can lead to deeper connections and less family tension during the holidays. They discuss the importance of sharing generational stories, and how to make large family gatherings less stressful and more meaningful by simply asking questions and listening. They also agree that it is a wise idea to lower expectations for the holidays! It's a short, sweet, and useful episode for the holiday season. Today's episode is sponsored by All The Happier, a new online course inspired by the lessons you hear on the podcast.Sign up for Kimi and Christy’s newsletter here for tools to thrive, words of wisdom, and stuff that makes you smile...straight to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/all-the-wiser/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Adam Campbell is a record-holding life-long mountain adventure athlete, but no amount of experience could have prepared him for the day he accidentally triggered a massive avalanche that took the life of his beloved wife Laura. In this raw and tender episode, we talk about when things fall apart, emotional coping mechanisms, identity, the non-linear nature of grief, healing from grief, the power of vulnerability, and how just a little bit of kindness and gentleness can go a long way. In this episode, we talk about:The root of Adam’s love and connection with the outdoors.His move back to Canada and navigating the divorce of his first wife.The early days of falling in love with his wife, Laura.His near-fatal climbing accident - falling 200 ft down a mountain.How gratitude and love were instrumental in his recovery.Losing his wife, Laura, in a tragic avalanche.The process of grief, healing, and returning to the scene of Laura’s accidentEpisode benefitting Climbing Grief FundSubscribe to All The Wiser wherever yo

In this episode, Kimi and Christy talk about Kimi's interview with Sue Klebold. Sue is the mother of Dylan Klebold, one of the two shooters at the Columbine Massacre. She shares her experience of being plucked from a journalism class at CU Boulder to work with reporters on the frontlines of this historical and heartbreaking story.Additionally, they discuss their biggest takeaways and lessons learned from Sue Klebold, a hard-earned expert on adolescent suffering. They also discuss the importance of listening, rather than fixing, and why allowing your kids to "sit in their discomfort" can be both hard and essential. Kimi and Christy were equally moved by Sue's story and think her message is needed now more than ever.Today's episode is sponsored by All The Happier, a new online course inspired by the lessons you hear on the podcast.Sign up for Kimi and Christy’s newsletter here for tools to thrive, words of wisdom, and stuff that makes you smile...straight to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy

It’s been more than 20 years since Dylan Klebold walked into Columbine High School and killed and injured dozens of people before taking his own life. Since the loss of her son, Sue Klebold committed the next decades of her life to the research of brain health, violence, and suicide prevention. In this episode, Sue not only shares about the moment she learned of her son's death and his final act, but she also shares thoughtful and practical solutions that she believes can help put an end to school shootings in this country, beginning with the key distinction between asking why these things happen, and instead asking how they happen.Author of New York Times Best Seller, "A Mother's Reckoning, Living In The Aftermath of Tragedy"Episode benefitting American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.Subscribe to All The Wiser wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode.We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - i

Christy and Kimi discuss belonging and why it matters. They touch on loneliness, connectedness, and what we can do to feel like we belong. In a heartbreaking and relatable text message, Christy reads a message her daughter sent that described feeling alone while eating lunch surrounded by people. They discuss how COVID has contributed to social isolation and loneliness, and how we can do our best to feel more connected. Also in the episode is a "failed name drop," scientific data on loneliness, and a reminder that Instagram ain't your friend when you're lonely. And more. Today's episode is sponsored by All The Happier, a new online course inspired by the lessons you hear on the podcast.Sign up for Kimi and Christy’s newsletter here for tools to thrive, words of wisdom, and stuff that makes you smile...straight to your inbox. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/all-the-wiser/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcirc

Angalia Bianca has been arrested more times than she can count. By the age of 17 she was a full-blown heroin addict. She had five kids while in and out of prison for 12 years. Those were the headlines over decades of Bianca’s life. But at the age of 50, Bianca changed the narrative, when a chance encounter would lead her to a new career as a violence interrupter working with at-risk youth. She is saving lives every day serving the invisible population to which she once belonged. In this episode, we talk about:Becoming addicted to heroin by age 17.Being initiated into the Latin Kings gang.Her experience of being in and out of prison.Entering a halfway house, second chances and becoming a violence interrupter. Author of "In Deep: How I Survived Gangs, Heroin and Prison to Become a Chicago Violence Interrupter" Episode benefitting Acclivus Inc. Chicago Subscribe to All The Wiser wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode.W

Dr. Edith Eger is one of Kimi and Christy's new heroes, and they talk about their favorite "write it down on a post-it" moments. As a result of Dr. Edie's unimaginable story and circumstances, they explore the idea of comparative suffering and why it is so harmful. Christy explains why people measure and minimize their pain by comparing it to that of others. They talk about Dr. Edie's wisdom about "feeling the feeling" and the "power of and" when it comes to talking about our own struggles. The friends discuss the power of humor when 93-year-old Dr. Edie points out that her boobs and "high kick" are superb.For our sponsor, today is a special day. The All The Happier live course launched this morning with a group of exceptional humans from around the country! All The Happier is an online course rooted in science and human story - to empower you with real tools to find connection, meaning and joy.Sign up for Kimi and Christy’s newsletter here for tools to thrive, word

With so many losing so much during the pandemic, how should we think about the nature of suffering? Holocaust survivor and psychologist Dr. Edith Eger has some powerful words to offer us. Her message? Concentrate not on what you lost, but what you still have. In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Edie reveals her greatest lessons on loss, rejection, the power of choice, finding strength in suffering, ways to think about guilt, and why the word “can’t” isn’t in her vocabulary.Brought to you by All The Happier: we took the inspirational lessons and wisdom from All The Wiser Podcast and created a course… All The Happier - to help you live with less stress and more meaning, connection, and joy! Enrollment is now OPEN!In this episode we talk about:Dr. Edith's experience while at Auschwitz.The role her faith played during her time there.How she turned her pain into her purpose.Discovering her inner strength.The foundation of her theory as a psychologist.Dr. Edith is the author of THE GIFT: 12 Lessons to Save Your

In this mini-episode, Kimi and Christy discuss core values—what they are, what they are not, and why it’s worth knowing what matters most to you. Christy shares an example from her own life where returning to her core values helped her to lean into a new project with more courage and resilience. Kimi and Christy also share several simple strategies and a questionnaire to help you to identify your own values and to pivot toward what matters to you.  Learn more about Susan David’s work here.Today’s conversation was inspired by Jenna Miscavige Hill, the niece of Scientology’s most powerful leader, David Miscavige. Jenna found the courage at age twenty-oneto leave Scientology and to build a meaningful life based on her own chosen values, goals, and intuitions. You can listen to her life story here.This episode is brought to you by All The Happier, an online course rooted in science and human story - to empower you with real tools to find connection, meaning and joy.Sign up for Kimi and Christy’s newsletter here f

At a ranch for the kids of Scientology’s most powerful members, you don’t get to see your parents for more than a few hours a week. In the military-style dormitories, children spend their days pulling weeds, hauling rocks, and evenings in Scientology studies. As the niece of Scientology’s most powerful leader, David Miscavige, Jenna didn’t know things like birthday parties or family vacations. She knew fear, work, and longing. But when you view people from the outside world as scary, how do you leave the only life you’ve ever known? And what do you find on the other side?Brought to you by All The Happier: we took the inspirational lessons and wisdom from All The Wiser Podcast and created a course… All The Happier - to help you live with less stress and more meaning, connection and joy! Enrollment is now OPEN!In this episode we talk about:Growing up in the isolated world of ScientologyWhat really went on at the ranch.Fear based teachings.Leaving the church.Re-entry into the world outside of ScientologyEpisode

Kimi and Christy discuss the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves and the impact this has on our lives. Christy shares the healing practice of expressive writing — putting pen to paper (or recording on your phone) to make sense of your darker thoughts and feelings. This 20-minute exercise helps you put difficult life experiences into perspective and leads to a long list of benefits, including less stress, better sleep, enhanced mood and stronger immune symptoms. Learn about Dr. James Pennebaker's Expressive Writing Exercise hereThis episode was inspired by inmate turned entrepreneur Dave Dahl (of Dave’s Killer Bread) and his ability to write his story of redemption - both “in his head” and on the back of a loaf of bread. You can listen to his life story here.This episode is brought to you by All The Happier, an online course rooted in science and human story - to empower you with real tools to find connection, meaning and joy.Sign up to Kimi and Christy’s newsletter here and be the first to know. See

You know him best as simply Dave, the baker and brand-visionary behind Dave’s Killer Bread. But Dave Dahl has had many identities in his life: inmate, art dealer, philanthropist, addict, entrepreneur, and criminal. He grew up in a strict Seventh-Day Adventist community, itching to break free, and later found drugs, crime and years of prison time; until one day Dave decided he’d had enough and asked for help. He grabbed hold of every opportunity he could to improve himself through learning, trying, failing and getting back up again, even in the worst of times. Get to know the real Dave in this inspiring conversation that may just kickstart a whole new attitude of passion and possibility. In this episode, we talk about:Dave’s experience growing up in a Seventh Day Adventist family.His struggle with drugs, addiction, and incarceration.Asking for help with his mental health while his prison saved his life.How Dave’s Killer Bread was born.Episode benefitting Constructing Hope.Subscribe to All The Wiser  wherever y

In our first A Little Wiser Season 2 Episode, Kimi, and co-host Christy Peterson, dive into the science of FORGIVENESS, including the unexpected health benefits, learning to go easy on ourselves, and accepting that forgiveness is a process requiring a long term commitment. Christy breaks down the nitty-gritty of forgiving and why this often difficult act is worth putting into practice. If you’d like further guidance on the practice of forgiveness, try psychologist Dr. Everett Worthington’s 5-step process - You can learn more here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/all-the-wiser/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Scarlett Lewis is the mother of 6 year old Jesse Lewis, one of the children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary in the deadliest mass shooting at an elementary school in U.S. history. In the years since her son’s tragic murder, Scarlett has dedicated her life to the prevention of school shootings, and her work has reached people all over the world with its insightful, compassionate, and practical messaging, putting front and center the person desperate enough to commit such a heinous crime: a human being in pain.In this episode, we talk about:What the first moments and days post-shooting were like.The roles that shock and love play during trauma.Returning home after the shooting.The process of forgiveness and healing.How all school shootings are preventable.Episode Benefitting Choose Love MovementSubscribe to All The Wiser wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us

In this mini episode, Kimi introduces you to her new A Little Wiser co-host, dear friend, and partner in their new course (All The) Happier: an online course rooted in science & human story. (All The) Happier takes the lessons and wisdom from All The Wiser and teaches you how to turn inspiration into action with real tools to find more connection, meaning & joy in your life.Be the first to know when (All The) Happier officially launches HERE by signing up for our newsletter! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/all-the-wiser/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jackee Taylor was put into the Federal Witness Protection program as a 7-year-old girl after her father, Clarence Crouch, a convicted killer and infamous member of the Hells Angels, turned and became a government informant. Jackee and her family have now been in Witness protection for nearly 40 years, but after a life full of hardship and struggle, she had enough and went public with her story - exposing the major flaws of the program and pushing for fundamental change. In this episode you'll hear:What it's like being coached into living a lie.How Jackee learns of her father’s secret.The struggles that come with a missing identity.Why the Witness Protection Program is fundamentally flawed.Jackee’s life mission to be the voice for others struggling.Episode benefitting Project Healing Waters.Follow All The Wiser wherever you listen to podcasts - we’re on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! That way you’ll never miss an episode. We’d love to hear what you think about the show, too - it helps us