The Hope Matrix

Episode 57: The Beginning of a Journey, Featuring H. Reese Butler II

The Beginning of a Journey, Featuring H. Reese Butler II When tragedy struck, H. Reese Butler II transformed his grief into action, founding 1-800-SUICIDE, the nation’s first networked suicide prevention hotline. More than twenty years later, his vision has connected millions to life-saving help and Hope. In this moving conversation, Reese shares the light-bulb moment… Continue reading Episode 57: The Beginning of a Journey, Featuring H. Reese Butler II

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Episode 58: Reuniting Through Hope, Featuring Reese Butler II, Frank Warren, and Kathryn Goetzke

Reuniting Through Hope, Featuring Reese Butler II, Frank Warren, and Kathryn Goetzke Reese returns alongside Frank Warren, founder of the global storytelling phenomenon PostSecret, and Kathryn Goetzke,who started a Global Movement to ensure all know ‘how’ to Hope. Together, they reflect on how vulnerability and creativity can transform despair into purpose. PostSecret, home to over… Continue reading Episode 58: Reuniting Through Hope, Featuring Reese Butler II, Frank Warren, and Kathryn Goetzke

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Episode 56: Shining Hope Through Storytelling & Filmmaking, featuring Allison Norlian

Episode 56: Shining Hope Through Storytelling & Filmmaking, featuring Allison Norlian https://youtu.be/2tyERJEQTC0 In this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with award-winning journalist and filmmaker Allison Norlian for a powerful conversation about the intersection of storytelling, mental health, and disability advocacy. Allison shares her journey from television reporting to… Continue reading Episode 56: Shining Hope Through Storytelling & Filmmaking, featuring Allison Norlian

Episode 55: Creating Pathways to Hope and Healing, featuring Christina Vela

Episode 55: Creating Pathways to Hope and Healing, featuring Christina Vela In this episode of The Hope Matrix, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Christina Vela,  Chief Executive Director of St. Jude’s Ranch for Children, to explore the power of hope in transforming the lives of children and young people from hard places. Christina shares… Continue reading Episode 55: Creating Pathways to Hope and Healing, featuring Christina Vela

Episode 54: Helping Teens Shine Hope in Uncertain Times, featuring Elad Talmor

Episode 54: Helping Teens Shine Hope in Uncertain Times, featuring Elad Talmor In this episode of The Hope Matrix, host Kathryn Goetzke welcomes back Elad Talmor for a powerful follow-up conversation on supporting teenagers in Israel through times of crisis. Elad shares insights from his work with youth facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, and the challenges… Continue reading Episode 54: Helping Teens Shine Hope in Uncertain Times, featuring Elad Talmor

Episode 53: From Loss to a Mission of Empowerment, featuring Michelle Cooper

Episode 53: From Loss to a Mission of Empowerment, featuring Michelle Cooper In this episode of The Hope Matrix, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Michelle Cooper to explore her powerful journey from engineering to coaching, navigating profound grief, and finding Hope in adversity. Michelle opens up about the loss of her husband, the challenges… Continue reading Episode 53: From Loss to a Mission of Empowerment, featuring Michelle Cooper

Episode 13: Founding TASC and Creating a Safe Environment for Teens in NWA, Featuring Dawn Spragg

Episode 13: Founding TASC and Creating a Safe Environment for Teens in NWA, Featuring Dawn Spragg Life lessons are things that you have to experience to learn. In this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus host, Avery Peel is joined by Dawn Spragg. Dawn is a co-founder of the Teen Action and Support Center,… Continue reading Episode 13: Founding TASC and Creating a Safe Environment for Teens in NWA, Featuring Dawn Spragg

Episode 12: Managing the Many Facets of Life During College, Featuring Skye Jackson

Episode 12: Managing the Many Facets of Life During College, featuring Skye Jackson https://youtu.be/5Hyw-14Hz7I Life doesn’t stop when you get to college, how do you deal with everything all at once? In this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, Skye Jackson shares her experience and insights into facing the multiple facets of life. Skye… Continue reading Episode 12: Managing the Many Facets of Life During College, Featuring Skye Jackson

Episode 52: Shining Hope Through Trauma—A Police Captain’s Journey, featuring Adam Meyers

Episode 52: Shining Hope Through Trauma—A Police Captain’s Journey, featuring Adam Meyers In this powerful episode of The Hope Matrix, Kathryn Goetzke speaks with Adam Meyers, a police captain and mental health advocate, about his journey through trauma and Shine Hope Story. Adam opens up about his childhood dream of becoming a police officer, the… Continue reading Episode 52: Shining Hope Through Trauma—A Police Captain’s Journey, featuring Adam Meyers

Episode 11: Making Friends During COVID and Meeting Your Forever People

Episode 11: Making Friends During COVID and Meeting Your Forever People COVID-19 was a challenging time for everyone. There was loss, sadness, anger, helplessness, or hopelessness in everyone. Join host, Avery Peel, in this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus as she shares her story in trying to navigate making friends as a freshman… Continue reading Episode 11: Making Friends During COVID and Meeting Your Forever People