In this powerful episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Avery Peel welcomes Sophie Straughan, who opens up about her journey with depersonalization—a dissociative disorder that Sophie began experiencing when she was a junior in high school. With openness and courage, Sophie struggled to find helpful ways to relieve her symptoms for months and… Continue reading Episode 5: Dealing With Depersonalization, featuring Sophie Straughan
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Episode 44: Rising Above Cerebral Palsy with Hope and Inclusion, featuring Travis Davis
Episode 44: Rising Above Cerebral Palsy with Hope and Inclusion, featuring Travis Davis In this inspiring episode of The Hope Matrix, Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Travis Davis, a passionate advocate for disability awareness and host of the podcast “Off the Crutch.” Born with cerebral palsy, Travis shares his personal journey of overcoming numerous medical… Continue reading Episode 44: Rising Above Cerebral Palsy with Hope and Inclusion, featuring Travis Davis
Episode 43: Faith, Hope, and Face Transplant Journey, featuring Robert Chelsea
In this powerful episode of The Hope Matrix, Kathryn Goetzke talks with Robert Chelsea, the first African-American full face transplant recipient. Robert shares his journey of recovery after a life-threatening accident, emphasizing the importance of faith, trust in God’s plan, and letting go of anger. With deep insights on resilience, forgiveness, and the power of… Continue reading Episode 43: Faith, Hope, and Face Transplant Journey, featuring Robert Chelsea
Episode 4: The Challenges of Studying Abroad, featuring Nicole Abudayeh and Stella Vance
In the 4th episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Avery Peel chats with guests Stella Vance and Nicole Abudayeh about their transformative experiences studying abroad in Spain. Both juniors at Georgetown University, Nicole and Stella discuss their unique programs—Nicole in Madrid and Stella in Salamanca—and the different paths they took to choose them.… Continue reading Episode 4: The Challenges of Studying Abroad, featuring Nicole Abudayeh and Stella Vance
Episode 42: Hope on the Horizon: Navigating Breast Cancer to Shine Again, featuring Ciara Byrne
In this episode of The Hope Matrix, Kathryn Goetzke is joined by Ciara Byrne, co-founder of Green Our Planet and a resilient breast cancer survivor. Together, they discuss the power of hope in the face of personal and global challenges. Ciara shares her inspiring journey of overcoming stage 2 breast cancer, emphasizing the importance of… Continue reading Episode 42: Hope on the Horizon: Navigating Breast Cancer to Shine Again, featuring Ciara Byrne
Episode 3: The Importance of Hope When Starting College, featuring Madeline Bohlman, Miss Arkansas USA
We are excited to share with you episode #3 as host Avery Peel, sits down with Madeline Bohlman, Miss Arkansas USA. Avery and Madeline talk about the hardships of college, and Madeline shares her struggles with ADHD, anxiety, and being on the wrong medication for years. Madeline also shares tips and tricks as to how… Continue reading Episode 3: The Importance of Hope When Starting College, featuring Madeline Bohlman, Miss Arkansas USA
Episode 2: Having Hope for the Future and Getting into Graduate School, featuring Veronica O’Brien
In this insightful episode of The Hope Matrix on Campus, host Avery Peel interviews Veronica O’Brien, research analyst at The Shine Hope Company and Clinical Psychology Doctoral Candidate. Veronica shares her inspiring journey from undergrad to pursuing a career in neuropsychology, emphasizing the power of breaking down big goals into manageable steps and remaining authentic… Continue reading Episode 2: Having Hope for the Future and Getting into Graduate School, featuring Veronica O’Brien
Episode 41: Finding Hope After Active Military Duty, featuring MaCherie Dunbar
Join us for an inspiring episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast featuring MaCherie Dunbar, Air Force Veteran, Advocate, and Entrepreneur. In this episode, MaCherie reflects on her experiences transitioning from military service, navigating post-deployment challenges, and advocating for vital support services for veterans. She sheds light on the profound challenges faced by veterans entering civilian… Continue reading Episode 41: Finding Hope After Active Military Duty, featuring MaCherie Dunbar
Episode 1: Activating Hope on College Campuses, featuring Kathryn Goetzke
In this episode host Avery Peel, sits down with Kathryn Goetzke, as she shares her journey to becoming the CEO and founder of The Shine Hope Company. Kathryn overcame immense challenges throughout her college career including her dad dying by suicide and her own attempt in her 20’s. She then decided to be proactive against… Continue reading Episode 1: Activating Hope on College Campuses, featuring Kathryn Goetzke
Episode 40: The Power of Gratitude for Hope, featuring Dr. Erwin Benedict Valencia, DPT
Join us in this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Erwin Valencia, founder of Gratitude Gang, and Former Physical Therapist and Assistant Athletic Trainer of New York Knicks. From his humble beginnings to becoming a leader in mental health advocacy, Erwin shares his story of hope and… Continue reading Episode 40: The Power of Gratitude for Hope, featuring Dr. Erwin Benedict Valencia, DPT