The Hope Matrix

Episode 51: Embracing Hope Through Connection, featuring Rayne Clarkson

Episode 51: Embracing Hope Through Connection, featuring Rayne Clarkson In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Podcast Host Kathryn sits down with Rayne Clarkson to explore personal experiences with mental health, hope, and overcoming life’s challenges. Rayne, a commodity manager in the semiconductor industry and avid athlete, shares her journey of navigating hopelessness, finding resilience, and… Continue reading Episode 51: Embracing Hope Through Connection, featuring Rayne Clarkson

Episode 10: Losing a Loved One in College, featuring Avery Peel

Episode 10: Losing a Loved One in College, Featuring Avery Peel In this special episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus Podcast, Avery shared her personal experiences of grief, isolation, and mental health issues during her college years, emphasizing the importance of stress skills, happiness habits, and self-care. She also discussed her journey towards self-improvement,… Continue reading Episode 10: Losing a Loved One in College, featuring Avery Peel

Episode 50: Living Authentically: A Journey through Challenges to Shine Hope, Featuring Lawanda Jackson

Episode 50: Living Authentically: A Journey through Challenges to Shine Hope, Featuring Lawanda Jackson https://youtu.be/Wbpj-PVVy2U In this powerful episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Lawanda Jackson, an entertainer, advocate, and coach, to discuss her remarkable journey of overcoming childhood abuse, homelessness, and a stroke diagnosis. Lawanda shares deeply personal experiences,… Continue reading Episode 50: Living Authentically: A Journey through Challenges to Shine Hope, Featuring Lawanda Jackson

Episode 49: Keeping Hope Alive, featuring Chris Hodges

Episode 49: Keeping Hope Alive, featuring Chris Hodges In this inspiring episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Christopher Hodges, a faith coordinator and special events employee for the Mayor of Chicago. Christopher shares his powerful journey of overcoming adversity—including surviving a life-changing car accident, battling depression, and losing over 300… Continue reading Episode 49: Keeping Hope Alive, featuring Chris Hodges

Episode 9: Losing Loved Ones and PTSD, Featuring Emily Brisben

Episode 9: Losing Loved Ones and PTSD, featuring Emily Brisben In this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Avery Peel interviews Emily Brisben. Emily struggled with the loss of her mother at a young age and then faced the reality of a PTSD diagnosis. She has handled her life with strength and grace… Continue reading Episode 9: Losing Loved Ones and PTSD, Featuring Emily Brisben

Episode 48: Healing and Hope Through Integrative Medicine, Featuring Dr. Angela Lorbeck

Episode 48: Healing and Hope Through Integrative Medicine, Featuring Dr. Angela Lorbeck In this episode, Podcast Host Kathryn sits down with Dr. Angela Lorbeck, an expert in integrative medicine with over two decades of experience. Together, they delve into the healing power of acupuncture, the challenges and rewards of a career in integrative oncology, and… Continue reading Episode 48: Healing and Hope Through Integrative Medicine, Featuring Dr. Angela Lorbeck

Episode 8: Deep Dive Into College Applications and Freshman Year, featuring Rick Yang

Episode 8: Deep Dive Into College Applications and Freshman Year, featuring Rick Yang In this episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Avery Peel interviews Rick Yang, who is currently a freshman at Harvard University. Rick went to a competitive high school in Westchester County, New York, where he led projects focused on promoting… Continue reading Episode 8: Deep Dive Into College Applications and Freshman Year, featuring Rick Yang

Episode 47: Navigating Severe Bleeding Disorder and Finding Hope in the Toughest Times, Featuring Dr. Christy Oaks

Episode 47: Navigating Severe Bleeding Disorder and Finding Hope in the Toughest Times, Featuring Dr. Christy Oaks In this heartfelt episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Kathryn Goetzke talks with Dr. Christy Oaks, Clinic Director of the Community Counseling Clinic (CCC) and Clinical Instructor in the Counseling Program at the Department of Counseling & Human Services.… Continue reading Episode 47: Navigating Severe Bleeding Disorder and Finding Hope in the Toughest Times, Featuring Dr. Christy Oaks

Episode 46: A Famous Hope Study, Featuring Dr. Diane Dreher

Episode 46: A Famous Hope Study, Featuring Dr. Diane Dreher In this enlightening episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Diane Dreher, Ph.D., a positive psychology coach, researcher, and author, to explore the transformative power of hope. Diane shares her groundbreaking research on hope interventions, her personal journey of overcoming challenges,… Continue reading Episode 46: A Famous Hope Study, Featuring Dr. Diane Dreher

Episode 7: The Challenges of Being a First-generation College Student, featuring Jennifer Aquino

Episode 7: The Challenges of Being a First-generation College Student, featuring Jennifer Aquino In episode #7 of The Hope Matrix on Campus Podcast, host Avery Peel sits down with Jennifer Aquino. Jennifer is a first-generation college student in her 4th year at the University of California Santa Barbara, majoring in Psychological Brain Sciences with a… Continue reading Episode 7: The Challenges of Being a First-generation College Student, featuring Jennifer Aquino