Season 4, Episode 4: Patty McLain
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In this episode of Back to Life, host Danny Bader sits down with educator, author, and coach Patty McLain to explore strategies for overcoming personal and professional challenges.
Patty shares her journey from high school teacher to trauma-informed practitioner, offering insights into building sustainable well-being through healthy relationships, social-emotional learning (SEL), and resilience. Together, Danny and Patty discuss practical tools to help you unlock your potential and create a positive impact in your life.
From mindfulness to post-traumatic growth, this episode provides actionable steps for anyone looking to harness hope, tap into their strengths, and foster lasting change.
(Show Notes: WOOP, the concept developed by researcher Gabriele Oettingen. Here is her website: https://woopmylife.org/en/science
For more information on the Hope Circuit, check out Martin E.P. Seligman's work: https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/news/hope-circuit-new-book-martin-ep-seligman)
The Hope Circuit refers to the brain's ability to generate positive expectations and resilience. It activates when individuals feel control over their outcomes, in contrast to learned helplessness. This concept is key to Patty's work in helping people realize their potential through hope and action.)
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