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Emotional Grit With Guest Phil Fernjack: The Science and Grit of Beatlemania
Have you ever wondered why fans would faint and scream over the Beatles? Or perhaps start crying decades later when experiencing the...
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Aug 28, 20241 min read


Emotional Grit with Guest Willy Shelton: The Wonders of Bees with Humans
Did you know studies suggest bees can detect lung cancer and treat symptoms of Lyme disease? Or that the honeybee is the only insect that...
jfernjack
Aug 7, 20241 min read


Emotional Grit With Guest Gina Andraschko: Finding Your Voice After a Stroke
Imagine having a stroke that impacts your ability to speak, yet taking up public speaking! In doing so, Gina has given a voice to others...
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Jul 23, 20241 min read


Jennifer Fernjack 2024 National Speakers Association Storytelling Event
Finding positivity in the ever-changing world of a pandemic. Purchase Greater Than: The Power and Strength of Emotional Grit...
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Jul 17, 20241 min read


Emotional Grit with Guest Maureen Townsend: The Genetic Mysteries of Red Hair and Pain Perception
Imagine needing 20% more anesthesia than the average person or having the effects of Novocain wear off during a dental procedure... All...
jfernjack
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Emotional Grit With Retired FDNY Firefighter Paul Falla: Selfless Courage at Ground Zero on 9/11
As an NYPD firefighter, Paul Falla knew the demands of the job brought with it a lot of risk; however, the fears, horror and disbelief he...
jfernjack
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Emotional Grit With Officer Kathy Dingman & Her Dog Archie: Health Benefits of Pets for Students
Did you know that pets can lower stress hormones and influence the “feel good” chemicals of the brain? So whether it’s the academic...
jfernjack
Dec 20, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit With Actor Charles Hoyes: The Power of Nostalgia and the Field of Dreams
When Charles Hoyes was cast as one of the historic baseball playing ghosts in the Field of Dreams, he knew it was a great opportunity...
jfernjack
Nov 22, 20231 min read


Brains Together Fundraiser 2023
Grateful to share I was the keynote speaker this weekend at Brains Together's annual fundraising event. (Donations go to the Mayo Clinic...
jfernjack
Oct 12, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit With Carin Andersen: Making Pain Your Purpose
As the survivor of an aortic dissection, Carin knows first hand the physical, mental and emotional pain that can come with the sudden...
jfernjack
Oct 4, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit With Shelley Klevos: The Hidden World of a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Imagine having a medical condition that is hidden in plain sight. One where there is no crutch, cane or caste, so people are less apt to...
jfernjack
Sep 6, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit With Jean Abbott | Misdiagnosed: Decades of Treatment for a Disorder She Never Had
Imagine being diagnosed with a form of Cerebral Palsy as a child, where you need to wear braces on your legs as you sleep and experience...
jfernjack
Aug 30, 20231 min read


Erika Parsons | Power of Perception: Ways to Lower Anxiety and Influence the Perception of Pain
Are you afraid of needles? Or perhaps confined spaces in places such as MRI machines? If so, you're not alone. Join Jennifer and Child...
jfernjack
Aug 9, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit With Tracy Murray: The Power of Unconditional Love
When Tracy and her husband wanted to adopt a child, they learned there was a baby girl with Turner syndrome who needed a loving home....
jfernjack
Aug 2, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit With Randy Stocker | Surviving Grief: A Story of Tragedy, Resilience and Hope.
In 2003, Randy Stocker lost his mother and two daughters to a semi-truck driver who was reading while behind the wheel, before he ran...
jfernjack
Jul 5, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit With Guest Sharon Tiraschi: The Therapeutic Benefits of Horses.
For over 30 years, Sharon has witnessed firsthand how horses can help people emotionally, mentally and physically. Whether experiencing a...
jfernjack
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit with Guest Laura Sorenson: The Science of Dancing, Music and Nostalgia In Healthcare.
Did you know studies have shown that the general pain relief associated with coordinated group exercise lasts much longer if that group...
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May 17, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit with Brent Harapat: Living Life to the Fullest After Amputations.
When Brent Harapat went to Vegas for a guys’ trip, he had no clue the odds would soon be stacked against him. The onset of pneumonia...
jfernjack
May 10, 20231 min read


Emotional Grit with Cathy Fernjack Founder of Mother's Touch Ministry: Love Felt Around the World
Since the 1980s, Cathy has been serving others from places such as Canada, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Mexico,...
jfernjack
Apr 19, 20231 min read
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