Struggle Well Podcast Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/the-struggle-well-podcast Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from the Boulder Crest Foundation, a series focused on transforming struggle into strength and growth. We believe every person has the capacity to live a great life filled with passion, purpose, and service. Through real stories from veterans, first responders, and others, this podcast explores what it means to live well through life's challenges. 2026 Boulder Crest Foundation 3f34c6eb-f425-5e29-aa5d-9604c328037b no About the Show en Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:21 -0400 Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:02:20 -0400 https://bouldercrest.org/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/1u8rPF48DPXmgc7B374ZBcf_uTviGtM8bK0_s61bnOk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYzc4/ZjgwNTQxNGFjMGNj/ODJmNmVkNmMwNWRm/YTQ0Zi5wbmc.jpg Struggle Well Podcast https://bouldercrest.org/ episodic Boulder Crest Foundation Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from the Boulder Crest Foundation, a series focused on transforming struggle into strength and growth. We believe every person has the capacity to live a great life filled with passion, purpose, and service. Through real stories from veterans, first responders, and others, this podcast explores what it means to live well through life's challenges. Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from the Boulder Crest Foundation, a series focused on transforming struggle into strength and growth. Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD Boulder Crest Foundation podcasts@bouldercrest.org No No Andrew Dotas: Surviving the Fargo Ambush 10 10 Andrew Dotas: Surviving the Fargo Ambush full 67ca49ec-85bf-4975-a304-1506d0595ed1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4dc66166 On July 14, 2023, Fargo Police Officer Andrew Dotas was critically wounded in the ambush that claimed the life of Officer Jake Wallin, injured Officer Tyler Hawes and forever changed the Fargo Police Department. Three years later, Andrew reflects on the road back — from the ICU to full duty — and how faith, community, and the principles of Struggle Well helped transform the worst day of his life into a foundation for growth.

]]> On July 14, 2023, Fargo Police Officer Andrew Dotas was critically wounded in the ambush that claimed the life of Officer Jake Wallin, injured Officer Tyler Hawes and forever changed the Fargo Police Department. Three years later, Andrew reflects on the road back — from the ICU to full duty — and how faith, community, and the principles of Struggle Well helped transform the worst day of his life into a foundation for growth.

]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 3421 On July 14, 2023, Fargo Police Officer Andrew Dotas was critically wounded in the ambush that claimed the life of Officer Jake Wallin, injured Officer Tyler Hawes and forever changed the Fargo Police Department. Three years later, Andrew reflects on the road back — from the ICU to full duty — and how faith, community, and the principles of Struggle Well helped transform the worst day of his life into a foundation for growth.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Travis Gribble: Who Helps the Helpers? 9 9 Travis Gribble: Who Helps the Helpers? full 972f9cdb-e397-4b63-b18e-e4cf90c5a87d https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbaa98eb After more than two decades in law enforcement, Travis Gribble had spent a lifetime taking care of everyone else. In this episode, the former SWAT team leader shares how years of service, accumulated trauma, and a deeply held belief that he had to handle everything alone nearly cost him everything — and how Warrior PATHH helped him discover a different way forward.

]]> After more than two decades in law enforcement, Travis Gribble had spent a lifetime taking care of everyone else. In this episode, the former SWAT team leader shares how years of service, accumulated trauma, and a deeply held belief that he had to handle everything alone nearly cost him everything — and how Warrior PATHH helped him discover a different way forward.

]]> Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 2445 After more than two decades in law enforcement, Travis Gribble had spent a lifetime taking care of everyone else. In this episode, the former SWAT team leader shares how years of service, accumulated trauma, and a deeply held belief that he had to handle everything alone nearly cost him everything — and how Warrior PATHH helped him discover a different way forward.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Tony Hofmann: Team Leadville and the Race to Save Veteran Lives 8 8 Tony Hofmann: Team Leadville and the Race to Save Veteran Lives full 55cb4e59-54da-4b26-b945-32d0bb3c12d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/41a435bd What started with seven runners and a simple idea has grown into a movement that has impacted hundreds of lives. In this episode, retired Army Colonel Tony Hofmann shares the story behind Team Leadville, why challenge brings people together, and how a marathon became a vehicle for connection, purpose, and veteran suicide prevention.

]]> What started with seven runners and a simple idea has grown into a movement that has impacted hundreds of lives. In this episode, retired Army Colonel Tony Hofmann shares the story behind Team Leadville, why challenge brings people together, and how a marathon became a vehicle for connection, purpose, and veteran suicide prevention.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:53:24 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 3450 What started with seven runners and a simple idea has grown into a movement that has impacted hundreds of lives. In this episode, retired Army Colonel Tony Hofmann shares the story behind Team Leadville, why challenge brings people together, and how a marathon became a vehicle for connection, purpose, and veteran suicide prevention.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Dr. Richard Tedeschi: The Question That Changed Everything 7 7 Dr. Richard Tedeschi: The Question That Changed Everything full 5c63ef81-d1d4-413a-95ca-adab552ed80d https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b1f3d09 Before Posttraumatic Growth became a global field of study, it was simply a question.

As a psychologist, researcher, and clinician, Dr. Richard Tedeschi became fascinated by people who seemed to emerge from life's most difficult experiences with greater wisdom, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Alongside colleague Dr. Lawrence Calhoun, he began exploring a possibility few researchers were studying at the time: Can people really grow through trauma? 

This episode explores the origins of Posttraumatic Growth, the question that sparked a global movement, and how that work continues to impact thousands of lives through Boulder Crest Foundation.


]]> Before Posttraumatic Growth became a global field of study, it was simply a question.

As a psychologist, researcher, and clinician, Dr. Richard Tedeschi became fascinated by people who seemed to emerge from life's most difficult experiences with greater wisdom, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Alongside colleague Dr. Lawrence Calhoun, he began exploring a possibility few researchers were studying at the time: Can people really grow through trauma? 

This episode explores the origins of Posttraumatic Growth, the question that sparked a global movement, and how that work continues to impact thousands of lives through Boulder Crest Foundation.


]]> Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:04:51 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 1681 Before Posttraumatic Growth became a global field of study, it was simply a question.

As a psychologist, researcher, and clinician, Dr. Richard Tedeschi became fascinated by people who seemed to emerge from life's most difficult experiences with greater wisdom, deeper relationships, and a renewed sense of purpose. Alongside colleague Dr. Lawrence Calhoun, he began exploring a possibility few researchers were studying at the time: Can people really grow through trauma? 

This episode explores the origins of Posttraumatic Growth, the question that sparked a global movement, and how that work continues to impact thousands of lives through Boulder Crest Foundation.


]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Ben Iobst: "The Warrior Culture Is Waking Up" 6 6 Ben Iobst: "The Warrior Culture Is Waking Up" full 129790bf-7a9c-4f9e-95b2-564154401db9 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c9239713 After years serving in combat zones and high-crime streets, Ben Iobst discovered a truth that changed his life: healing does not happen alone. This episode explores war, policing, anxiety, recovery, and how community became the foundation for a healthier way forward.

]]> After years serving in combat zones and high-crime streets, Ben Iobst discovered a truth that changed his life: healing does not happen alone. This episode explores war, policing, anxiety, recovery, and how community became the foundation for a healthier way forward.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 12:40:41 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 2399 After years serving in combat zones and high-crime streets, Ben Iobst discovered a truth that changed his life: healing does not happen alone. This episode explores war, policing, anxiety, recovery, and how community became the foundation for a healthier way forward.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Sheldon Creed: Life at 200 MPH 5 5 Sheldon Creed: Life at 200 MPH full 3830ac46-5e26-4f8c-a89b-d62c45640694 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e121e6ac Sheldon Creed shares the journey that took him from a kid obsessed with racing to competing on some of the biggest stages in NASCAR. This episode explores ambition, identity, fatherhood, and what it means to build a life beyond the track.

]]> Sheldon Creed shares the journey that took him from a kid obsessed with racing to competing on some of the biggest stages in NASCAR. This episode explores ambition, identity, fatherhood, and what it means to build a life beyond the track.

]]> Wed, 13 May 2026 12:01:11 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 4009 Sheldon Creed shares the journey that took him from a kid obsessed with racing to competing on some of the biggest stages in NASCAR. This episode explores ambition, identity, fatherhood, and what it means to build a life beyond the track.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Josh Goldberg: Finding Meaning the Hard Way 4 4 Josh Goldberg: Finding Meaning the Hard Way full 0654624f-a6de-4559-963e-b90c619a3418 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ae7c56b
Before leading Boulder Crest as CEO, Josh Goldberg was on a very different path. In this episode, Josh shares his story — from growing up in Texas to building a career in international business, and ultimately confronting the question that would change everything: Is this the life I want to live? 

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Before leading Boulder Crest as CEO, Josh Goldberg was on a very different path. In this episode, Josh shares his story — from growing up in Texas to building a career in international business, and ultimately confronting the question that would change everything: Is this the life I want to live? 

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Before leading Boulder Crest as CEO, Josh Goldberg was on a very different path. In this episode, Josh shares his story — from growing up in Texas to building a career in international business, and ultimately confronting the question that would change everything: Is this the life I want to live? 

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Josh Goldberg Britt Myers: A Childhood Shaped by Service—and What It Cost 3 3 Britt Myers: A Childhood Shaped by Service—and What It Cost full a2789f5a-ec2d-430d-9caf-5a4e30fae666 https://share.transistor.fm/s/17ec017d Britt Myers shares her deeply personal story of growing up without her mother, navigating instability, and learning to make sense of the experiences that shaped her as part of a military and first responder family. It’s a conversation about identity, strength, and the long road to understanding your own story.

]]> Britt Myers shares her deeply personal story of growing up without her mother, navigating instability, and learning to make sense of the experiences that shaped her as part of a military and first responder family. It’s a conversation about identity, strength, and the long road to understanding your own story.

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:38:07 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 3753 Britt Myers shares her deeply personal story of growing up without her mother, navigating instability, and learning to make sense of the experiences that shaped her as part of a military and first responder family. It’s a conversation about identity, strength, and the long road to understanding your own story.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers What is Posttraumatic Growth? 2 2 What is Posttraumatic Growth? full b798b67c-26e8-48b5-9442-85eff89a4fb7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/de76e15f What is trauma — and what happens after it? In this episode, Josh Goldberg breaks down the concept of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), explaining how life’s most difficult experiences can challenge our core beliefs and create the opportunity for meaningful transformation.

]]> What is trauma — and what happens after it? In this episode, Josh Goldberg breaks down the concept of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), explaining how life’s most difficult experiences can challenge our core beliefs and create the opportunity for meaningful transformation.

]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:36:12 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 2846 What is trauma — and what happens after it? In this episode, Josh Goldberg breaks down the concept of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), explaining how life’s most difficult experiences can challenge our core beliefs and create the opportunity for meaningful transformation.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Josh Goldberg Intro to Struggle Well Podcast 1 1 Intro to Struggle Well Podcast full 61336cce-3426-488c-bd92-74bfe79134d5 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7a66acb1 Struggle is part of every life — but what if it could lead to something more? In this episode, Britt Myers and Josh Goldberg introduce the Struggle Well philosophy and the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), exploring how difficult experiences can become a catalyst for meaning, purpose, and transformation.

It’s also the starting point for the season ahead — a series of real conversations about navigating life’s challenges and discovering what it means to live well through them.


]]> Struggle is part of every life — but what if it could lead to something more? In this episode, Britt Myers and Josh Goldberg introduce the Struggle Well philosophy and the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), exploring how difficult experiences can become a catalyst for meaning, purpose, and transformation.

It’s also the starting point for the season ahead — a series of real conversations about navigating life’s challenges and discovering what it means to live well through them.


]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:11:08 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 1265 Struggle is part of every life — but what if it could lead to something more? In this episode, Britt Myers and Josh Goldberg introduce the Struggle Well philosophy and the science of Posttraumatic Growth (PTG), exploring how difficult experiences can become a catalyst for meaning, purpose, and transformation.

It’s also the starting point for the season ahead — a series of real conversations about navigating life’s challenges and discovering what it means to live well through them.


]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers Josh Goldberg About the Show About the Show trailer 90b8828f-b692-469f-87ca-ebab5510065f https://share.transistor.fm/s/90d6c619 What if struggle isn’t something to avoid, but something that can shape who we become?


Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from Boulder Crest Foundation.

In this series, you’ll hear real stories from veterans, first responders, and others, exploring what it means to live well through life’s challenges. 

Grounded in the science and practice of Posttraumatic Growth, this podcast offers a different perspective on struggle — one that recognizes the possibility of growth and transformation.


Follow the show so you don’t miss the first full episode.

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Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from Boulder Crest Foundation.

In this series, you’ll hear real stories from veterans, first responders, and others, exploring what it means to live well through life’s challenges. 

Grounded in the science and practice of Posttraumatic Growth, this podcast offers a different perspective on struggle — one that recognizes the possibility of growth and transformation.


Follow the show so you don’t miss the first full episode.

]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:48:11 -0400 Boulder Crest Foundation Boulder Crest Foundation 56 What if struggle isn’t something to avoid, but something that can shape who we become?


Welcome to the Struggle Well Podcast from Boulder Crest Foundation.

In this series, you’ll hear real stories from veterans, first responders, and others, exploring what it means to live well through life’s challenges. 

Grounded in the science and practice of Posttraumatic Growth, this podcast offers a different perspective on struggle — one that recognizes the possibility of growth and transformation.


Follow the show so you don’t miss the first full episode.

]]> Veterans, Military, First Responder Mental Health, Posttraumatic Growth, PTSD No Britt Myers