Category: Episodes

In this episode, podcast host Kathryn Goetzke engages in an inspiring conversation with Bradly Johnson, the Chief Community Officer at Build Inc. They discuss Bradly’s personal journey from overcoming bullying and suppressing emotions to becoming a teacher and community leader. Bradly shares insights on self-awareness, empathy, and maintaining a hopeful mindset. He also discusses his… Continue reading Episode 38: Shining Hope at Build in Chicago, featuring Bradly Johnson

In this episode, host Kathryn Goetzke talks with Dr. Matthew Gallagher, a clinical psychology professor at the University of Houston, about his research on hope and its impact on mental health. The conversation covers how hope is measured using the Hope Scale, highlighting that it is effective across different groups and can predict mental health… Continue reading Episode 37: Updates in Hope Science, featuring Matthew Gallagher, PhD

In this deeply moving episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Host Kathryn Geotzke sits down with Rick Marchetti, a bereaved father who has found a way to rebuild his life after the devastating loss of his daughter. Rick shares his profound journey through grief, emphasizing the importance of Nourishing Networks in the healing process.  … Continue reading Episode 36: Finding Hope Again after Losing Daughter, featuring Rick Marchetti

In this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, Kathryn Goetzke talks with Will Rucker, a passionate advocate for compassion and hope. Will shares his journey through personal and professional challenges, offering insights into staying positive and resilient.   They discuss the importance of compassion, seeing everyone as complex individuals, and the power of respectful dialogue.… Continue reading Episode 35: Embracing Compassion and Hope, featuring Will Rucker

If you haven’t heard, we recently hired Miss Avery Peel to start working on campuses to activate hope. Avery joins me in this episode of The Hope Matrix to share her powerful, transformative Shine Hope Story and how she is taking that story to inspire all the University of Arkansas students on campus.  Tune in… Continue reading Episode 33: Activating Hope on College Campuses, featuring Avery Peel

In this episode, podcast host Kathryn Goetzke engages in a profound conversation with Kristi Kandel, the CEO and Founder of I&D Consulting. They discuss the impacts of natural disasters on individuals and communities, focusing on resilience, hope, and the importance of community support. Kristi shares personal experiences of navigating through hurricanes and wildfires, highlighting the… Continue reading Episode 32: Finding Hope Through Natural Disasters, Featuring Kristi Kandel

In this episode, podcast host Kathryn Goetzke had an inspiring conversation with Thomas Harris, a US Navy veteran and the Assistant Director of Men’s Guest Services at Nashville Rescue Mission. Thomas is also part of Merging Vets and Players, a transition program for military veterans and former athletes. They discuss the importance of hope, relationships,… Continue reading Episode 34: Being Intentional in Navigating Hope as a Veteran and Civilian, featuring Thomas Harris

In this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, host Kathryn Goetzke talks with Robin Cogan, a Nationally Certified School Nurse entering her 24th year in the Camden City School District of New Jersey. Robin also serves as the New Jersey Director of the National Association of School Nurses.   Robin shares her experiences working during… Continue reading A School Nurse’s Hope Story, featuring Robin Cogan

In this episode host Kathryn Goetzke,  sits down with Kamala Poudel, as she shares her journey from being trafficked by her father at the age of five to becoming a global advocate. Kamala talks about how she managed to escape and survive on her own, overcoming immense challenges, including her struggles with mental health and… Continue reading From Child Trafficking to Global Advocate, featuring Kamala Poudel

In this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, we sit down with Leslie Weirich, a suicide prevention advocate and the author of “The Gifts of Grief,” to explore the journey of grief and hope. Leslie shares her deeply personal experiences with loss, including the tragic loss of her son, and how these experiences have shaped… Continue reading Embracing Grief to Find Hope, featuring Leslie Weirich