According to best-selling author, Dr. Joan Borysenko, “Resilient individuals face reality head-on, take action, find deeper meaning in life, laugh often, and are masters of improvisation.” As our first guest, Joan will help you discover how to become more resilient as we discuss her new book, It’s Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change. Our second guest, Alex Acker, will continue our conversation by discussing how resiliency helped her cope with a stage 4 cancer diagnoses, child abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. A Renewing Life ® group facilitator and inspiring presenter, Alex now helps others transform their lives and find meaning within serious illnesses and other challenges.

Listen: 1-15-10: Developing Resilience in Times of Change – Guests: Dr. Joan Borysenko and Alex Acker, MA

J. Alex Acker, MA

With a master’s degree in writing, Alex is a published author of several books and numerous articles. She is also a public speaker and seminar presenter. Alex is a certified Renewing Life program facilitator and offers this transformative program at Well Within and Regions Hospital Cancer Care Center, both located in St. Paul, MN. In 2007, Alex was diagnosed with Stage Four colon cancer which she successfully battled. She has also survived child abuse, rape and sexual exploitation. Alex now offers her tools and stories to help others with serious and life-threatening illnesses find ways to increase the quality of their lives.

Joan Borysenko, PhD

Dr. Joan Borysenko is a Harvard-trained medical scientist, psychologist and best-selling author of 14 books. An expert on how to navigate the journey from stress to strength, she is a nationally known speaker and journalist. Her work has appeared in many newspapers and magazines, from the Wall Street Journal to Prevention to the Huffington Post where she currently blogs in the Living Section. Her latest book is It’s Not the End of the World: Developing Resilience in Times of Change. You can find out more about her at http://www.joanborysenko.com.