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
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 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 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 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