Category: Episodes

Join host Kathryn Goetzke for an inspiring conversation with Damian Wąsowicz, the incredible author behind “The Bicycle Test: Finding Belief, Purpose, and Hope after a Traumatic Brain Injury.” In this deeply moving episode, Damian courageously shares his journey of navigating life after a traumatic brain injury, shedding light on the challenges of rebuilding shattered dreams… Continue reading Finding Belief, Purpose, and Hope after a Traumatic Brain Injury, featuring Damian Wąsowicz

In this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Elad Talmor, a cognitive behavioral psychologist based in Israel, to discuss his work in empowering and teaching teens about Hope amidst challenging circumstances, like war. Elad shares insights from his experience working with teenagers in Israel, who are grappling with the… Continue reading Teaching Teens Hope in Times of War, featuring Elad Talmor

This is a special episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast featuring Zoya Awan, Director of Public Affairs at Walmart. Zoya Awan directs the strategic outreach and engagement strategy for Walmart’s strategic partnerships within multicultural and minority communities including People with Disabilities, Native Americans, and Emerging Generations across communities.     In this episode, Zoya and… Continue reading Shining Hope and Creating Sparks on the International Day of Hope, featuring Zoya Awan

In this episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast, we explore the inspiring journey of Grace Ramirez, a chef, dedicated humanitarian, educator, author, and TV personality. Chef Grace Ramirez takes us on a captivating journey from her humble beginnings to becoming a trailblazer in higher education representation with Latina Cuisine. She shares her experiences, highlighting the… Continue reading Creating Recipes for Hope, featuring Chef Grace Ramirez

Join host Kathryn Goetzke as she explores the profound areas of hope and empathy in this latest episode of The Hope Matrix Podcast.   Joining Kathryn is Dr. Crystal Bryce, the Associate Dean, Student Affairs, University of Texas at Tyler School of Medicine and the Director of Research at The Shine Hope Company.   Dr.… Continue reading The Power and Science of Hope, featuring Crystal Bryce, Ph.D.

Join host Kathryn Goetzke in a thought-provoking conversation with esteemed psychologist, professor, speaker, and the author of the book ‘Learned Hopefulness’ and ‘The Positivity Effect’, Dr. Dan Tomasulo, as they explore the transformative power of hope in personal growth and societal change.   In this enlightening podcast episode, Dr. Dan Tomasulo draws from his extensive… Continue reading Learned Hopefulness is Possible, Featuring Dan Tomasulo Ph.D.

In this compelling episode of the Hope Matrix Podcast, host Kathryn Goetzke sits down with Scarlett Lewis, the inspiring founder of the Choose Love Movement. Scarlett shares her deeply personal journey and the transformative power of choosing love in the face of tragedy.     Scarlett Lewis founded the nonprofit Jesse Lewis Choose Love Movement… Continue reading Choosing Love to Create a Global Movement, Featuring Scarlett Lewis

With an undeniable, unique perspective on Hope, this week’s episode of the Hope Matrix features Luis Gallardo. As a true wealth of knowledge and wisdom, Luis provides an enthralling viewpoint on Happiness and Hope. Luis is a social innovator and entrepreneur with the higher purpose of elevating the vibration of the planet by developing ideas,… Continue reading The Importance of Hope & Happiness, featuring Luis Gallardo

Given his history, he should be dead. Or incarcerated. He grew up in Las Vegas in a broken family of eight. In a true story of Hopelessness to Hope, Grant Denton is this week’s guest on The Hope Matrix. Grant Denton burned through jobs. He became addicted to heroin and crystal meth. He married and… Continue reading From Heroin Addiction and Homelessness to Hope, featuring Grant Denton of The Karma Box Project

On this week’s episode of the Hope Matrix, our host Kathryn Goetzke meets with Craig Kramer and Katharine and Peter Lee-Kramer to explore the importance of hope and hope skills within a family dynamic. Craig Kramer currently serves as the Mental Health Ambassador, and Chair of the Global Campaign on Mental Health, for Johnson and… Continue reading Hope from the Family Perspective, Featuring Craig Kramer and Peter and Katharine Lee-Kramer