We live in challenging times, and it seems only to be getting tougher. Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor are no strangers to overcoming adversity. Michelle lost her husband to metastatic prostate cancer. Jennie's husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. On Relentlessly Resilient, hear how these two women crossed paths and join them each week as they visit with people enduring challenges and teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
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In this final Cohost Conversation of 2024, our hosts, Michelle Scharf and Jennie Taylor, look back at a year of struggle and growth. As they look at the vast expanse of 2025, they understand it is time to make some changes. Jennie will be leaving the podcast to focus on her family and her continuing education as she works on her doctorate. Michelle will be taking the podcast from the halls of KSL to continue on her own with a renewed focus on resiliency and life coaching tools. Of course, their friendship and mentorship continue strongly as they continue on their personal journeys of grief, love, and resilience.
They will come back together in April 2025 for the “R.E.A.L. Connections Retreat,” so visit RelentlesslyResilient.com for those announcements and more.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Sexual assault survivor Brandi Owens has chosen to transform her experience into a powerful message of hope. As an author and speaker, she is helping women reclaim their lives by offering hands-on and heart-centered tools for healing. She joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her attack story, which importantly includes the police reporting process to help others who might fear the procedure. She also explains the physical and psychological impact of such violence, which, for her, led to a stroke and an aggressive rehabilitation process, and how you can heal at your own speed. You can purchase her ebook, "Renewed Life After Tragedy," on her website at BrandiOwens.com.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Nearly three decades ago, Jeffrey C. Olsen had a life-shattering car accident that took the lives of his wife and youngest son. At that time, he also had an out-of-body near-death experience, bringing him insights not common in today’s world. On this episode of Relentlessly Resilient, he shares how, despite severe injuries, including the amputation of his left leg, he was able to heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually with a greater understanding of God’s love for each individual. Now, as an international best-selling author, speaker, and a creative director for BYUtv, he feels called to share his story with others, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the power of unconditional love.
Find Jeff Olsen’s books “Knowing: Memoirs of a Journey Beyond the Veil and Choosing Joy After Traic Loss” and “Where Are You?” on Amazon and Envoypublishing.com. He is scheduled to join Michelle Scharf at the Spring 2025 Relentelslsy Real Retreat.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Addressing grief when a sibling passes away can be complicated. That is what Annie Sklaver Orenstein discovered when her brother passed away. Since then, she has researched familial grief and authored the book, “Always a Sibling: The Forgotten Mourner's Guide to Grief,” to help others with the unique challenges of disenfranchised grief when siblings' losses are often overlooked. She joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her journey, tools, and insight into the importance of resilience in carrying forward with life after such a loss.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Author Marybeth Rombach Nelson was in an abusive marriage. Still, it wasn’t until she had a near-death experience that she was empowered to start the process of leaving her husband for the sake of her kids and her own “Personal Power.” MaryBeth joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to share her journey overcoming domestic abuse, emphasizing the importance of making a plan, seeking support, and utilizing resources like personal protection orders, community organizations, as well as trusted family and friends. Now, she helps empower “wholeness and oneness” in others as host of “The Healing Soul Podcast,” a content creator, speaker, and Reiki Master. She reminds people suffering from any kind of abuse that “You always have hope and are never alone. That there is strength to be found in the resources available.”
For more information on domestic abuse, call the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-799-7233 and the National Sexual Violence Resource Center hotline at 1-877-739-3895. And remember for your safety: If you are in danger, please use a safer computer and consider calling 911.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
For over twenty years, Coz Green has had a unique viewpoint of Christmas. As ‘Santa Coz,’ he dons a Santa suit and helps kids and families experience the magic of the season. Now, in his book “Through Santa's Eyes,” he shares stories of Christmas wonder and how to “Be less selfish and more Elfish.” Coz and our host, Michelle Scharf, dive deep into the philosophies behind the book, including the importance of self-awareness, the frequency of love, and the potential for collective healing through acts of kindness and service. You can find the book and it’s bonus-free chapter at SantaBook.com and an extended audiobook edition only on Audible.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Producer KellieAnn Halvorsen takes the microphone on this special Thanksgiving 2024 edition of Relentlessly Resilience. After reviewing many past podcast Thanksgiving and Holiday episodes, KellieAnn shares some insight about seeking the light in dark times, knowing sometimes the light in the universe isn’t dimming but just a bit obscured. She then takes a look at our oft-mentioned “6 Pillars of Resilience” by Dr. Arielle Schwartz. She discusses how we can apply the pillars of Growth Mindset, Emotional Intelligence, Community Connections, Self-Expressions, Embodiment, and Choice and Control, this holiday season. She also reminds listeners to be patient with themselves; after all, “A batter is not a cake.” To learn more about producer KellieAnn and to follow/purchase her creativity, visit KAHalvo.com.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Dating at different ages comes with different dating struggles! And on KSL’s new “Dating at Her Age” podcast, host Debbie Dujanovic is divorced & dating at 57, while producer Caitlyn Johnston is single and dating at 29. Each week, they tackle topics from “situationships” to “catfishing” and encourage listeners to romanticize your life no matter your relationship status. They join this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to talk about all things resiliency amid “Dating at Our Age.” Listen to the “Dating at Her Age” podcast on your favorite podcast platform and follow it on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Relentlessly Resilient host Jennie Taylor launched The Major Brent Taylor Foundation on what would have been her husband's 40th birthday. Nearly five years later, the organization has expanded to not only include their original principles of training, honoring, and engaging, but to provide Gold Star families with travel opportunities to attend the annual rededication of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial, an interactive and massive 9/11 Project traveling installation, Flag Missions, and much much more.
On this Cohost Conversation episode, Jennie and Michelle discuss the power and purpose of the foundation and invite others to get involved in patriotism wherever they are, including if they can donate to the foundation or attend the Leadership Legacy Gala on Friday, November 8, 2024, in Ogden Utah. They also, and most importantly, implore listners to become civically involved and patriotic no matter your political views, as that is the freedom Major Taylor, and others like him, have fought and died for.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.
Jeff Soelberg lost three fingers in a harrowing work accident in 2016, but he has not allowed the amputation to hold him back in life. He has undergone nine surgeries and multiple prosthetics institutions and has taken on the role of speaker, educator, author, and even “Amputee Grandpa” through the Jeff Giving A Hand Foundation. Jeff joins this episode of Relentlessly Resilient to emphasize the importance of resilience, empathy, and support systems in any traumatic experience. In his new book, “Pointed in the Right Direction: Your Guide Through the Challenges of Finger Amputation,” he hopes to reach even more people in need.
Even though we live in challenging times, we can become ‘Relentlessly Resilient’ as we lean on and learn from one another’s experiences. Hosts Jennie Taylor and Michelle Scharf are no strangers to overcoming adversity; Michelle lost her husband to cancer, while Jennie’s husband, Major Brent Taylor, was killed in the service of our country. Their stories bond them together, and now listeners can join them weekly as they visit with others enduring challenges and who teach us how they are exercising resiliency, finding value in their grief, and purpose in moving forward.
Presented by Minky Couture, makers of the most luxurious and soft blankets with a mission to share comfort and love during the special moments of life.
Listen to the Relentlessly Resilient Podcast regularly on your favorite platform, at kslpodcasts.com, kslnewsradio.com, or on the KSL NewsRadio App. Join the Resilience conversation on Facebook at @RelentlesslyResilient and Instagram @RelentlesslyResilientPodcast. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.