Relentlessly Resilient Podcast
We live in challenging times, and it seems only to be getting tougher. Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are no strangers to overcoming adversity. Michelle lost her husband to metastatic prostate cancer. Jennie's husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. On Relentlessly Resilient, hear how these two women crossed paths and join them each week as they visit with people enduring challenges and teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Most Recent Episode
‘The Word Effect’ with author and speaker Becky Jane Kemp
Becky Jane Kemp is a life coach, author, and speaker who joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her resilience journey through the power of words. Her book, "The Word Effect: 7 Simple Words to Create Your Most Beautiful Life," outlines seven simple words: acknowledge, ask, accept, abundance, action, appreciate, and aspire. Her podcast, “Becoming with Becky,” helps listeners gain confidence and attract goodness through positive thought affirmations. She shares how a few good words have changed her life and underscores the transformative impact of intentional language on resilience and personal growth. She encourages others to start their own ‘Word Effect’ with her free ebook “The One Word Way” at BecomingWithBecky.com.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
More Episodes
Founder & Executive Director of the Foundation for Family Life, Dr. Joseph White on building resilient families
Building a resilient family is a goal for most people, and for Dr. Joseph White, Founder and Executive Director of the Foundation for Family Life, it is a goal he helps people reach. He joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient ahead of his appearance at the “R.E.A.L. Connections Retreat” in October 2024 to discuss the importance of healthy family dynamics, parenting styles, and Emily Werner’s work on “high risks” and “protective” components to resiliency.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Mary Crafts Part 2: The book ‘UNBOUNDED - From Sorrow to Summit’
Entrepreneur Mary Crafts returns to Relentlessly Resilient to share lessons from her book “UNBOUNDED—From Sorrow to Summit.” Around the age of 50, she discovered that even though her life looked successful with family, friends, and amazing business endeavors, she lived it out of fear, not love. So, she CHOSE to start “Crafting a meaningful life,” chose to live a LOVE-based life, got healthy, got divorced, and literally climbed through adversity when she summited Kilimanjaro at age 65. Her book is an easy but impactful read, filled with outstanding advice on taking control of your life and living to your true self. As Michelle says in this episode, “A lot of people have the capacity to take this book and use it as a manual for your life. It’s that simple.”
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Catching up with Summer trips, ashes, and dragonflies: Cohost Conversation
Jennie and Michelle catch up after the long summer break on this special Cohost Conversation episode of Relentlessly Resilient. And while it might be a break, that doesn’t mean it hasn't been busy! Jennie recounts adventures with her kids, a Taylor Swift concert in Scotland, and a family trip to the Alpine region of Europe, highlighting the cultural and culinary delights. Michelle shares her visit with family, spreading the last of her husband's ashes, and another important choice she has made in her life. They both reflect on personal growth and the importance of self-care as they look forward to the next season of their lives.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Author Jeni Brockbank on finding your voice while healing from betrayal trauma
Relationship betrayal can be just as traumatizing as a physical accident or any other traumatic event. For Jeni Brockbank, the sexual betrayal from her husband was heartbreaking and life-shaking. As an active member of her Christian faith, she chose to turn to God and the scriptures in her time of need, as well as therapy, couples counseling, trauma model recovery practices, and connecting with a community of individuals in similar situations. She has compiled her story and advice in her book “Healing In Christ's Light: From Patterns Of Sexual Betrayal.” She reminds listeners of the need for safety, boundaries, self and spiritual reflection, and the power of finding your voice.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Military Spouse Kati Calhoun on building strong, stable, and secure military families with Operation Home Front
Kati Calhoun is a 21-year military wive and knows the pressures and struggles accompanying the associated financial, emotional, and mental stresses of being part of a military family. Over the years, she has seen how community support can positively impact families like hers. She has leveraged her professional skills as the Vice President of Marketing at Kent's Market, a board member of the Major Brent Taylor Foundation, and an avid volunteer with Operation Home Front to help hundreds of military families in need from grocery handouts, baby showers, scholarships, and other events designed to build strong, stable, and secure military families. She joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to showcase how others can help military families and find their own causes to cheer for.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Author Lloyd C. Davis on ‘Heartache to Healing’
Lloyd C. Davis has had to navigate the unexpected journey of grief multiple times in his life, from the deaths of his first wife in 1995, to the loss of his son in 2017, and then his second wife just two years later. Along the way, he has had to learn to trust his high power and seek peace in the healing process. Now, he has written a book, “Heartache to Healing: Navigating Grief and Finding Peace,” to share his heartfelt story and offer the same healing to others. He joins host Michelle Scharf on this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share these insights.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Stephanie Harris on dealing with the grief and trauma as an unexpected widow
Stephanie Harris lost her husband, Matthew, after a brief and unexpected battle with brain cancer in 2018. As a widow, she has learned to deal with grief and trauma by focusing on gratitude in life, the legacy her husband left, and the angels around her to help her through the rough times. She joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her story and the tools of resilience she has learned along the way.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
R.E.A.L. Connections with Heather Higgins
On this special co-host conversation episode, Jennie and Michelle are joined by returning guest Heather Higgins of Novel Expressions, who will be facilitating the R.E.A.L Connections Retreat on October 11-12, 2024. Together, they talk about the hows-and-whys of the event and what listeners can expect from attending and adapting the content to their own lives.
The event is a two-day of workshops, vendors, creativity classes, and reflection designed to facilitate R.E.A.L change; which stands for “Reflective, Experiential, Adaptable, Learning.” Our audiences are invited to connect with other podcast listeners as they learn from previous podcast guests like dance instructor Jake Trembath, entrepreneur Mary Crafts, and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) practitioner Aimee Snow. New guests include keynote speaker Jeff Olsen, Laughter Yoga guided by Cardin Martin, and Financial Resilience with Joe Taylor. And of course, our hosts’ Jennie Taylor and Michelle, will be guiding discussions as well.
Discover the power of resilience through genuine connections and empowered growth, where space is given for Reflective thinking, Experiential activities, Adaptable strategies, and lifelong Learning. We can’t wait to share this transformative experience with you! Reserve your spot at the retreat today at RelentlesslyResilient.com.
Please note that this event is not sponsored by KSL Podcasts or any related entity, but is brought to you by the hosts’ of Relentlessly Resilient solely.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Jamie Lee Silver on Emotional Freedom Technique Tapping for grief relief after losing her son to schizophrenia
Jamie Lee Silver loved being a mother to her boys, and when her son Ben was diagnosed with schizophrenia, she did all she could to help him cope with the situation. Sadly, Ben completed suicide in 2015, and their relationship turned into a non-physical one. Throughout this challenging journey, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) tapping helped her face her grief and emotional pain. In 2019, she became certified in EFT and is now helping and consulting others with her ‘Silver Lining System’ for healing.
Along this path, her son Ben has never been far from her heart, mind, and practice. Using automatic writing, she wrote “Our Forever Ben: Letters from a Loving Mom to Her Son in Spirit, And His Poetic Replies.” She also created “Ben’s Memorial Mile & Community Festival” to honor his love of running, where they have raised money for schizophrenic brain research with the National Alliance of Mental Illness. Jamie joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her story and encourage others to seek out and use the right emotional and spiritual tools for them.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Mrs. USA, Mandy Anderson, Part 2: Dispelling suicidal thoughts and the power of empathy
In this second episode of a two-part series, Mandy Anderson, The Woman of the Universe pageant‘s Mrs. USA 2023-2024, continues sharing her story. She talks about how she overcame a dark depressive episode in her life, dispelling suicidal thoughts and the power of empathy that comes after the storm. Then, Mandy shares how working with The Welcome Corps and the Utah Valley Refugees organization helps a group of five or more adults come together to help refugees. This group effort helps individuals come together to support refugees in a better, more community-driven way.
Suicide prevention resources: If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and/or visit www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Mrs. USA, Mandy Anderson, Part 1: Overcoming anxiety to help refugees
Mandy Anderson is a mother, a wife, and a photographer with great talent and great anxiety. So when she was asked to participate in The Woman of the Universe pageant as Mrs. USA, she did not jump at the invitation. Soon after, however, she realized how the platform could help her spread awareness about causes she cares about, including welcoming refugees. Now, as Mrs. USA 2023-2024, not only does she advocate for refugees with The Welcome Corps and Utah Valley Refugees, but she has also had the opportunity to discuss her own mental health struggles. In this first part of a two-part series, Mandy shares how seeking compassion for ourselves and others can make a world of difference.
Mandy Anderson was hesitant when invited to participate in the Woman of the Universe pageant as Mrs. USA
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
The Optimistic American host Paul Johnson on empowering the individual with critical positivity
In a world where marketers and politicians rush to extremes to sway you to their point of view, there is actually a lot of positivity to see out there! This is the message the host of The Optimistic American podcast, Paul Johnson, shares today with our Relentlessly Resilient hosts. As a successful businessman, author, and even former Phoenix mayor, he has experienced for himself the power of “critical positivity.” Calling from lessons in science, history, and literary legend Viktor Frankl; Paul illustrates how we can ignore the ‘fear-mongering” rhetoric of victim mindsets, powerlessness, and ‘othering’ in order to work together as a society. On his podcast, he invites others to “join the movement that is changing the narrative and reclaiming a sense of hope and agency, through powerful interviews and inspiring stories.” He shares his story and lessons on empowering the individual with positivity, not fear.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Ignore the ‘dumb calendar’ and celebrate deceased loved ones organically: Cohost Conversation
Father’s Day, Mother’s Day,or a random Thursday in June? Any of these days can be difficult when related to a lost loved one. In this cohost conversation of Relentlessly Resilient, our hosts discuss handling Father’s Day after the death of their husbands, from ignoring that “dumb calendar” to letting the kids pick how to celebrate and, importantly, celebrating their lives when the conversation comes up organically. There is even some surprising advice from an SNL sketch.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Karen Poulson on honoring her late son through gifting LEGO with the ‘I Love Us Project'
Tanner Poulson lived his life serving others as he worked with individuals with intellectual disabilities, and one of his favorite ways to serve and connect was with LEGO bricks. But when he unexpectedly passed away at the young age of 31 due to a heart condition, his family continued his legacy by creating the “I Love Us Project," a nonprofit organization. His mother, Karen Poulson, joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to talk about her son, his LEGO art, and how she is honoring his memory by gifting LEGO to those who most need that playful connecting and therapeutic toy.
Please visit the ILoveUsProject.com to donate to the project or purchase a LEGO keepsake in honor of Tanner’s life and legacy, which both our host Michelle Sharf and producer Kellieann Halvorsen did during this recording.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Producer KellieAnn on overcoming anxiety by seeking overpowering joy: A Cohost Conversation
In this special cohost conversation, our hosts ambush producer KellieAnn Halvorsen to finally hear her story. While KellieAnn is neurodivergent with a diagnosis of obsessive compulsive disorder and anxiety, she has discovered how her passion for helping others, storytelling, and seeking to surround herself with joy, a la Marie Kondo, helps her in her work and creative pursuits. She shares how faith, creativity, theater and fandoms help her face her complicated world with vulnerability and humor.
To follow KellieAnn’s creativity, purchase her writing, including “Ellie the Drama Princess: A Children’s Introduction to the Theater Process,” and link to her three podcasts, particularly KSL’s Fan Effect podcast she cohosts, visit KAHalvo.com. And remember her motto: Be Creative. Be Bold. Be Inspiring.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
From Real Estate to a real escape, Annette turned tragedy into a new path
Life is complicated, and when Annette's husband passed away in a very tragic and public way, life for Annette seemed more complex than ever. This real estate and business professional, who had always lived a very structured and planned life, decided to become more comfortable with discomfort. She completely changed her lifestyle, learning to trust the ‘Spirit’ and literally moving to Hawaii for a real escape that led to real change. Now, she inspires others to thrive in their own way, including our host Michelle Scharf, who invited her to share her story on this episode of Relentlessly Resilient today.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Business Coach Heather Higgins on empowering transformations with NovelExpressions.org
Heather Higgins took a setback and made it an opportunity that worked for her! Now, she empowers others to take on similar transformations with her personal and business consulting programs and retreats. Using her decades of successful business experience in sales and manufacturing, she started Novel Expressions with a mission to empower business leaders to unlock their full potential through core value alignment and comprehensive training. She joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her story, wisdom, and LifeSynce program for holistic personal development.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
A mother and daughter’s stories of teenage pregnancy and adoption part 2: Kiara’s open adoption in 2017
Teenage pregnancy and adopting out is an emotional and heart-wrenching experience for all involved. But when Kiara Williamson found herself as a pregnant teenager in 2017, her experience was much different than what her mother, Heather Andrews, had experienced two decades before. In this second part of a two-part series, Kiara shares her own pregnancy and adoption story. And unlike her mother, Kiara had the support of family, friends, and her then-boyfriend. She was even able to place her baby girl in an open adoption and continue to be an integral part of her child's life!
Empowered by her journey, Kiara is helping others find their “Birth Mom Tribe” at TikTok, Instagram, and on Facebook. The juxtaposition between these two stories highlights the importance of nonjudgmental support, the danger of cultural shame, the power of communication, and the importance of tapping into your own personal power.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become 'Relentlessly Resilient' as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
A Mother and daughter’s stories of teenage pregnancy and adoption part 1: Heather’s closed adoption in 1997
Teenage pregnancy and adopting out is an emotional and heart-wrenching experience for all involved. When, in 1996, Heather Andrews found herself pregnant at 18 years old without her family and the baby’s father's support, she faced a systematic culture of shame, guilt, and abandonment. In this first of a two-part series, Heather shares the story of her first traumatic pregnancy, which ended with her adopting out her firstborn son in a closed adoption.
In our second-part episode, we will then hear a similar story two decades later in 2017, when Heather’s daughter Kiara Williamson, as a pregnant teenager herself, adopted her daughter out in a much more supportive story with an open adoption. Kiara, empowered by her journey, is helping others find their “Birth Mom Tribe” at TikTok, Instagram, and on Facebook. The juxtaposition between these two stories highlights the importance of nonjudgmental support, the danger of cultural shame, the power of communication, and the importance of tapping into your own personal power.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become 'Relentlessly Resilient' as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Cohost Conversation: Jennie Taylor on ‘The Brent Taylor Five’ tips for success
Jennie Taylor continues to honor her husband’s legacy through programs, scholarships, celebrations, and events with the Major Brent Taylor Foundation. This includes traveling the country to teach business leaders and students Brent’s five tips for success, which he originally gave at his high school's graduation ceremony in 1997 as the school’s student body president. On this special cohost conversation episode of Relentlessly Resilient, she shares these tips and invites listners to create five of their own tips.
Want to learn more about the “BT5?” A leadership workshop, tailored for 7th—12th-grade students, will be held at Weber High School on Saturday, May 4th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch and a T-shirt are included for just $10. Secure your spot now by registering here, or visit MajorBrentTaylor.com to learn more.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Survivor Mandi Schill on her postnatal stroke and evolving sense of health
Baby and mother seemed to be perfectly healthy when 30-year-old Mandi Schill gave birth to her firstborn son, but three weeks later, she was back in the hospital having survived a stroke. Since that time a few years ago, this Director of Resource Development at United Way of Northern Utah, used her story to help expand Medicaid care for women in Utah from 60 days to a full year post birth. Mandi joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her story and how health means something different to her now.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become 'Relentlessly Resilient' as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Trauma and disaster management specialist Jeffrey J. Denning on mental and spiritual health
Author and trauma and disaster management specialist Jeffrey J. Denning returns to Relentlessly Resilient to discuss the importance of self-awareness and self-wellness. Over his long career as a US Army officer, Federal Air Marshal, police captain, turned counselor and therapist, Jeff has been interested in trauma-informed mental and spiritual health. Today, he discusses five steps to help individuals in crisis find resilience, which is really all of us as we face the stress and disappointments of life. These steps are adequate sleep, healthy nutrition, daily physical activity, positive socialization, and a grateful attitude. The key to active resilience is understanding your identity and purpose and, thus, understanding your worth.
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and/or visit them online at www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become 'Relentlessly Resilient' as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Rowena Montoya, creator of the award-winning JulieAnn Caramels, on creating sweetness amid life’s hardships
Rowena Montoya didn’t let a harsh childhood hold her back; instead, she chose to seek the better. And even when her life seemed to fall apart decades later, she chose to create something delicious in that darkness. She created “JulieAnn Caramels,” using a recipe and the namesakes her aunts had given her. Now, her award-winning sweets can be found across the Intermountain West and online at JulieAnnCaramels.com. Her premium caramels were first introduced to our hosts when our guest, Aimee Snow, brought them into the studio for her recording. They have immediately become a hit worthy of discovering their story today.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Cohost Conversation: Six steps to better self-awareness
One of the most uncomfortable things in life is facing the faults, and strengths, we have within our individual selves. But this self-awareness can truly be a key to understanding your body, brain, heart, and soul. In this cohost conversation episode of Relentlessly Resilient, Host Michelle Scharf applies her life coaching skills to teach us “Six steps to better self-awareness.” Simplifying self-awareness is as easy as slowing down to breathe correctly, sitting in a quiet place, and reflecting on how you are feeling.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become Relentlessly Resilient as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform: kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.