Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity

Mental Health Replay With Sara Ashley Andrews

For Mental Health Awareness Month listen in to this Encore episode with Sara Ashley Andrews as we dive into the tension between Resilience and Adversity and answer a few questions:
“Resilience Through Adversity: Turning Pain into Purpose”
        1. How can adversity help foster personal growth and resilience in individuals?
2.In what ways can overcoming challenges reshape one’s perspective on success and failure?
3.How does adversity cultivate stronger problem-solving skills and creativity?
4.Can experiencing adversity enhance empathy and compassion for others? How?
5.What are some strategies for turning adversity into an opportunity for positive transformation?

Black Women, Weathering and How to Weatherproof For Health

Black women are more likely to die from heart attacks, stroke, high blood pressure, and several cancers than any other racial or ethnic group. Weathering is the term coined by Dr. Arline T. Geronimus, a public health researcher, to explain this health gap. Her theory is that systemic discrimination, racism, and oppression cause a cascade of biological changes in the body, leading to an increase in chronic disease, suppressed immune function, and cancer. On this episode of Flipside of Adversity, Dr. Shanda McManus will discuss weathering and how you can fight back and become WeatherProof.

Trauma Through The Lenses Of Gender

In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Living Strong: The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Veirdre Jackson is joined by guest co-host Brandon Brown for a courageous conversation that explores trauma through the lens of gender. Together, they unpack the ways gender identity and societal expectations shape how individuals experience, express, and heal from trauma.
Whether you're on your own healing journey or supporting someone through theirs, this episode is a must-listen.

Living with Purpose

This week on The Flip Side of Adversity, Dr. Jackson is joined by special co-host Dr. Zenida Driver—therapist, visionary, and founder of Right Path Counseling. In this heartfelt episode, Dr. Driver opens up about her deeply personal journey to discovering her purpose, one filled with unexpected U-turns, long pauses, and meaningful detours.
She shares how those moments of uncertainty ultimately shaped her calling: to empower others to find and follow their unique path. With wisdom rooted in reflection and persistence, Dr. Driver reminds us that purpose isn’t about having it all figured out—it’s about honoring the process and showing up with intention, even when the road gets messy.
Tune in for a powerful conversation on purpose, resilience, and what it really means to live a life that feels true.

Write the Vision

On this empowering episode of the Flipside Radio Show Living Strong, Nicole Black shares her personal faith journey and how she learned to lean on her faith while being intentional about her vision. Inspired by her favorite scripture, Habakkuk 2:2, she talks about the tools that helped her shape her destiny: prayer, visualization (believing that when you see the thing, you can be the thing), working out, and simply being present. Join us as she opens up about growing, clearing my mind, and living a life with purpose.

Resilience as a Lifestyle

Resilience isn’t just a skill we develop when facing life’s toughest moments—it’s a mindset and a daily practice. In this episode of The Flip Side of Adversity, we explore how resilience is not something you have to wait to build by hitting rock bottom. Instead, it’s a lifestyle—something we cultivate every single day through intentional choices, mindset shifts, and purposeful actions.
Join us as we unpack strategies to strengthen resilience in your daily life, so you’re prepared for whatever challenges come your way. Don’t wait for adversity—start building your resilience today!
🎧 Tune in now and transform the way you navigate life’s ups and downs!

Awakening the Arts in Education

Dr. Dermell Brunson’s journey from musician and youth pastor to founder of Leaders of Tomorrow Youth Center (LTYC) is a testament to the transformative power of the arts.In this episode, he shares how his early experiences in music and leadership shaped his vision for using creative expression as a tool for youth empowerment, mental wellness, and community impact. Discover how the arts can inspire resilience, break barriers, and create lasting change for the next generation.

Rise Up, Rebel!

In this episode, we sit down with education activist, Dr. Danielle Martin, who is challenging the norms and leading a movement for change through education. This is a bold and inspiring conversation dedicated to the dreamers, disruptors, and changemakers who refuse to settle for unjust systems.

The Hardwork of Heartwork: It's a matter of the Soul

“The Hardwork of Heartwork: It's a Matter of the Soul, delves into the journey of introspection, highlighting how an acceptance of our own flaws opens the door to deeper empathy and true growth. By cultivating self-awareness and compassion, we unlock the ability to see and appreciate the beauty and humanity in others, fostering deeper, more meaningful connections that lead to collective change.

From Corporate to Cancer to Collab Queen

n this powerful and inspiring episode, Dr. Veirdre Jackson sits down with Deana Jean to discuss how a devastating cancer diagnosis transformed her life’s path—from corporate executive to the driving force behind a dynamic collaboration movement. Deana opens up about her journey, the challenges she faced, and how she turned adversity into an opportunity to uplift and connect with others.
Tune in as we explore resilience, reinvention, and the power of collaboration in the face of life’s greatest obstacles. This is an episode you don’t want to miss!