This week on Live Happy Now, host Paula Felps sits down with Dr. Sherry Hamby, a leading researcher on trauma and resilience and author of Stronger Than You Think: Building Lifelong Resilience. Drawing from more than three decades of studying violence, healing, and human strengths, Dr. Hamby explains why one of the biggest misconceptions about trauma recovery is the belief that we have to “push through” alone — and why resilience is not a trait but a multidimensional journey. She also introduces her four-part resilience portfolio, shows how nature and supportive relationships can accelerate healing, and shares why even those with heavy trauma histories can still move toward thriving.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why resilience isn’t about toughness but about building a diverse portfolio of strengths.
- The four domains that shape your resilience — and how to use the ones you already have.
- How nature, meaning-making, and connection can support healing just as powerfully as regulation strategies.
Visit Sherry’s website.
Discover her latest book, Stronger Than You Think: Building Lifelong Resilience.
Follow along with the transcript.
Follow Sherry on social media:
- Substack: @sherryhamby
- LinkedIn: @sherry-hamby
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