Dave Roberts ,MSW, LMSW is an adjunct professor of psychology child life at Utica University, an author a bereavement support specialist, and a parent who experienced the death of an adult child on March 1,2003. He was inspired to create The Teaching Journeys Podcast by two of his former Utica University students. Dave strives to have meaningful conversations with individuals , young and old, whose life journeys, life skills and challenges ,can teach us about addressing our own challenges. It is Dave's hope that the teachings from these conversations live on in future generations.Weekly episodes have featured guests from all walks...
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Sep 28, 2026 · 41:04
Death does not have to be a family emergency. Niki Weiss, a digital thanatologist, shows why the smartest move you can make is to build your plan while life is good, everyone is…
Sep 25, 2026 · 46:40
What if your best performers are the ones most likely to quietly break your company? Jackie Roby reveals why "palatability culture" creates stalled leaders, hidden burnout, and…
Sep 23, 2026 · 51:34
Grief can break you open - or become the force that rebuilds your life with more truth, purpose, and peace. Chris Mamone returns to share the raw, practical, and unexpectedly…
Sep 21, 2026 · 49:42
A charity can become a movement when it’s built on love, music, and one unforgettable mission. Mike Gomoll shares how Joey's Song turned personal loss into a one-of-a-kind live…
Sep 17, 2026 · 25:18
In this episode, Wes Michael shares the story behind founding Rare Patient Voice, how it connects patients with researchers, and the future of patient-centered healthcare.…
Sep 14, 2026 · 36:15
Alec and Lydia’s story changed everything. Hope Hooten shares the heartbreaking truth behind filicide, the warning signs families and courts miss, and how she turned unimaginable…
Sep 10, 2026 · 50:35
In this episode, Sylvia Wolfler shares her journey of grief, her passion for travel and minimalism, and how different cultures influence her approach to healing and life after…
Sep 3, 2026 · 35:09
What if the things stealing your satisfaction are hiding in plain sight? In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Lynette Melnyk — next…
Sep 1, 2026 · 28:41
What happens when a child survives vitamin A toxicity, 20+ surgeries, parental kidnapping, and a front-row seat to 9/11 — and still builds a captivating life? In this powerful…
Aug 31, 2026 · 39:51
What if an animal has been trying to send you a message — and you just haven't been paying attention? In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits…
Aug 29, 2026 · 33:38
In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Cristina P. Simmons — bestselling author, TEDx speaker, trauma-informed occupational…
Aug 28, 2026 · 40:21
What if the energy trapped in a house could prevent it from selling — and a spiritual specialist could clear it? In this captivating episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast,…
Aug 26, 2026 · 37:06
In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Serena Mastin — founder of the award-winning Pulse Marketing agency, author, speaker,…
Aug 24, 2026 · 54:45
What happens when the life you've built no longer fits who you are? In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Natasha Ramlall — embodied…
Aug 22, 2026 · 52:29
In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Kari Wells — Bravo TV personality, actress, entrepreneur, and author of From Attitude…
Aug 20, 2026 · 58:31
What does it mean to truly start over after a life-altering diagnosis? In this powerful episode, breast cancer survivor and wellness advocate Susan "Belly" Varee shares her raw,…
Aug 18, 2026 · 39:31
The Teaching Journeys Podcast | Episode with Janelle Miller Moravek Why is your involvement in your child's therapy more important than you think — and what's stopping parents…
Aug 16, 2026 · 53:47
What happens when a man teetering on a hotel balcony, ready to end his life, screams out to a God he doesn't believe in — and everything changes? In this powerful episode of The…
Aug 14, 2026 · 49:18
What happens when you lose your father and your job on the same day? For Thomas Scaria, resilience coach and founder of Steps Along the Way, April 6, 2020 was that day — and it…
Aug 12, 2026 · 48:45
What if you brought Fortune 500 CEO energy into your cancer treatment? That's exactly what Farla Efros did. After receiving an aggressive breast cancer diagnosis mid-client call,…
Aug 10, 2026 · 50:05
What if the key to extraordinary leadership was already inside you? In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Randall Ian Thames…
Aug 8, 2026 · 54:49
What happens to your sense of self when grief turns your world upside down? In this powerful follow-up conversation, host Dave Roberts welcomes back journalist, attorney, and…
Aug 6, 2026 · 56:05
What happens when suffering becomes your greatest teacher? In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Kelsey Dunbar and Marc…
Aug 4, 2026 · 33:01
In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back executive coach and former CEO Becca Pearce — author of You Don't Have to Achieve to Be…
Aug 2, 2026 · 36:15
In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Christine Olson, founder of TIFF's Initiative (To Inform Families First) — a program…
Jul 31, 2026 · 42:36
What does it take to go from prison to pardon — and build a life of purpose? In this powerful episode of Teaching Journeys, host Dave Roberts sits down with Perry Staples, a St.…
Jul 30, 2026 · 55:26
What happens after everyone goes home? In this deeply moving episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Kelly Edmondson — nurse executive,…
Jul 28, 2026 · 59:17
What happens when a kid from one of America's most dangerous neighborhoods becomes a champion — on and off the field? Keith Mercer knows firsthand. Growing up in Capitol Heights,…
Jul 26, 2026 · 51:00
What happens when grief strikes twice — 34 years apart? In this deeply moving episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Deston Rogers — veteran…
Jul 24, 2026 · 57:40
What does it take to rebuild your life after unimaginable loss — and turn your deepest wounds into a source of strength for others? In this powerful episode of The Teaching…
Jul 22, 2026 · 34:50
What happens when life strips away everything — your mother, your identity, and the father you thought you knew — all before the age of 12? For Kora Franco, it became the…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:07:18
What separates those who bounce back from those who stay stuck? Frank Zaccari has spent a lifetime finding out. In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave…
Jul 17, 2026 · 40:43
What does it actually take to build a resilient organization — and how do you measure it? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Terry…
Jul 15, 2026 · 51:13
What does it truly mean to strive for more — and how do you get there? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Jan Raeder, the…
Jul 13, 2026 · 54:29
What if the stories you tell yourself are the very thing keeping you stuck? In this powerful episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Scott…
Jul 10, 2026 · 49:36
What does it take to go from hitchhiking through a revolution at 19, scaling the deadly North Wall of Denali at 20, and surviving violent conflict in Vietnam — to becoming one of…
Jul 8, 2026 · 1:06:24
What can 30 years living in Japan and Indonesia teach us about mental health, respect, and what it means to live a meaningful life? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys…
Jul 6, 2026 · 52:22
What does British theater have to do with business leadership? More than you'd think. In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back…
Jul 1, 2026 · 42:31
In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Julianna Burmesch — former school principal, speech pathologist, early brain…
Jun 30, 2026 · 43:13
What does it truly mean to see someone? In this heartfelt episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with award-winning author, humanitarian, and…
Jun 28, 2026 · 52:45
What happens when your worst chapter becomes the foundation for your greatest purpose? In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with…
Jun 26, 2026 · 40:46
What does it take to lead with heart, communicate with impact, and live with true purpose? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with…
Jun 24, 2026 · 51:21
Can pain really become a portal to beauty? What happens when you stop numbing and start feeling everything? In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts…
Jun 22, 2026 · 50:18
What if kindness could literally save a life? In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Randy McNeely — also known as Captain…
Jun 18, 2026 · 1:04:34
What happens when a child's life ends too soon — and what can it teach us about love, consciousness, and what lies beyond death? In this deeply moving episode of the Teaching…
Jun 16, 2026 · 48:07
What if you could save your marriage — even if your partner has already given up? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Dr. Lee…
Jun 14, 2026 · 51:41
What does it take to break free from a lifetime of addiction, childhood abuse, and generational trauma? In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave…
Jun 12, 2026 · 46:23
What would you do if you lost four babies in one day — and then built a multi-million dollar nonprofit, wrote a book, and adopted nine children from trauma backgrounds? In this…
Jun 10, 2026 · 1:00:36
What would you do if you had to choose the day your husband died? In this deeply moving episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Erica Baccus —…
Jun 8, 2026 · 43:19
What does it look like to find joy after losing a child? In this deeply moving episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with author Carrie Eaton, who…
Jun 5, 2026 · 51:28
What happens when grief, toxic relationships, and rock bottom become the foundation for your greatest transformation? In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast,…
Jun 3, 2026 · 57:53
Vanessa's Bio and Contact Information Vanessa Cardenas is a Relationship Reset Expert and Betrayal Recovery Specialist who has helped individuals and couples rebuild trust,…
Jun 1, 2026 · 41:59
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Kat Polsinelli to the Teaching Journeys podcast to discuss how a decade-long abusive relationship shaped her life and mission. Kat, a domestic violence…
May 28, 2026 · 53:39
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Emma Leach to the Teaching Journeys podcast to discuss how art and movement shape healing and meaning. Leach describes a childhood rooted in theater…
May 26, 2026 · 46:18
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Deanna Scaldaferri to the Teaching Journeys podcast to discuss her work as a licensed massage and bodywork therapist, Reiki master, intuitive life…
May 24, 2026 · 58:57
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Michelle Kuei, a business and visibility marketing coach for coaches and founder of Elevate Life Coaching, who helps certified coaches get clients…
May 22, 2026 · 33:56
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Anca Uni, an award-winning trauma expert, healing innovator, former IT and cybersecurity leader, and author of “Soulful Alignment: Daily Reflections…
May 20, 2026 · 34:14
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Nino Fincher, a rapid therapy expert on anxiety and purpose clarity coach, to discuss experiences shaping her path, including her grandfather’s death…
May 18, 2026 · 54:59
What if your biggest career crisis was actually your greatest creative breakthrough? In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with Dr. Tasha…
May 16, 2026 · 50:03
Is the news actually informing you — or just manipulating you? In this eye-opening episode, host Dave Roberts sits down with Kira Shishkin, CEO of the Informed Now Project, to…
May 14, 2026 · 46:19
Host Dave Roberts introduces the Teaching Journeys podcast and interviews grief coach Sylvia Wolfer, who works at the intersection of neuroscience, mindfulness, and movement,…
May 12, 2026 · 55:08
Host Dave Roberts introduces Teaching Journeys and interviews Sarah Barnes-Humphrey, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and founder of the top 1% podcast Let’s Talk Supply Chain.…
May 10, 2026 · 42:01
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Mark Ruegg, a healing advocate and creator of the “Healing Recipe,” who shares his journey from a stage four pancreatic neuroendocrine carcinoma…
May 8, 2026 · 52:46
Host Dave Roberts welcomes return guest Sheila B. Tillich, a recovery meta physician and spiritual practitioner, for an organic conversation focused on the Spring 2026 equinox…
May 6, 2026 · 43:06
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Dr. Cornelia Kawann, an executive at the Swiss electricity regulator, founder of Energy on, and author of "Change Your Energy, Change Your Life," to…
May 4, 2026 · 52:31
Host Dave Roberts interviews Marilyn Raichle, author of “Don’t Walk Away: A Care Partner’s Journey,” who grew up in a family that viewed Alzheimer’s as worse than death and was…
May 2, 2026 · 58:44
Host Dave Roberts interviews somatic performance coach April Wyett, founder of Living With Intention. April describes a traumatic car accident at age nine that led to…
Apr 30, 2026 · 51:23
Host Dave Roberts introduces the Teaching Journeys podcast and interviews rehabilitation consultant and author Val Walker about her book “Healing Through Wonder: How Awe Restores…
Apr 28, 2026 · 37:16
Host Dave Roberts introduces the Teaching Journeys podcast and interviews Becca Pearce, a former Maryland state exchange CEO appointed in 2011 to implement the Affordable Care…
Apr 26, 2026 · 53:45
Host Dave Roberts interviews Steve Moore, an award-winning author and licensed clinical professional counselor with 25+ years of experience and 35 years of continuous sobriety.…
Apr 24, 2026 · 1:11:55
Host Dave Roberts interviews Jeff Johnston, founder and CEO of Brighton, a mental wellness app combining health, wealth, and purpose with evidence-based AI support. Johnston…
Apr 22, 2026 · 41:22
Host Dave Roberts interviews Cindy Barg, a motivational speaker, retreat leader, licensed psychotherapist, and author whose life was shaped by multiple losses. Cindy recounts a…
Apr 20, 2026 · 47:42
Host Dave Roberts interviews Sydney Curtin—author, songwriter, entrepreneur, consultant, and nonprofit board member—about experiences shaping her life and work. Curtin describes…
Apr 17, 2026 · 47:40
Host Dave Roberts introduces the Teaching Journeys podcast and interviews retired nurse and grief advocate Linda Henderson, who describes how her 37-year nursing career and the…
Apr 15, 2026 · 49:05
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Rania, host of The Healing Trained Podcast and founder of R2R Coaching, who supports women reclaiming power from toxic dynamics using talk therapy and…
Apr 13, 2026 · 45:59
Host Dave Roberts interviews Tina Amoroso, former employee of Real Options, a nonprofit supporting people facing unplanned pregnancies and reproductive loss. Tina recounts…
Apr 10, 2026 · 36:59
Host Dave Roberts introduces the Teaching Journeys podcast and interviews author, speaker, truth coach, and trauma-informed NLP solution-focused counselor Nattolie Chilton, a…
Apr 8, 2026 · 52:16
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Janelle Miller Moravek, a nonprofit leader and mental health advocate who has served as executive director of Youth and Family Counseling (YFC) since…
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:04:01
Host Dave Roberts interviews TJ, executive program director of the Safer Schools Foundation, about a program that evolved from a self-spotting exercise platform originally built…
Apr 2, 2026 · 1:02:17
Host Dave Roberts welcomes equine professional and coach Michelle Holling-Brooks to the Teaching Journeys podcast. Michelle describes a life-threatening illness at 13 (equine…
Mar 31, 2026 · 48:22
Host Dave Roberts welcomes USA Today bestselling author Cara Lockwood, who has written more than 35 books and whose romcom I Do, But I Don’t became a Lifetime movie starring…
Mar 27, 2026 · 32:24
Host Dave Roberts interviews Jim Boad on the Teaching Journeys podcast about starting, launching, and scaling sober living and group homes. Jim shares how growing up with…
Mar 25, 2026 · 51:23
Host Dave Roberts introduces the Teaching Journeys podcast and interviews Beth Lynch, a spiritual medium teacher, bestselling author, and founder of Inner Light Teachings, who…
Mar 23, 2026 · 54:27
In this episode of Teaching Journeys, host Dave Roberts speaks with author and journalist Ashley Jordan about her transformative journey through grief and self-discovery. The…
Mar 20, 2026 · 34:35
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Martha Glory Kartaoui—author, speaker, mentor, Let Glory Shine TV host, and trauma-informed event facilitator and coach—to The Teaching Journeys…
Mar 18, 2026 · 29:47
In this episode of Teaching Journeys, host Dave Roberts welcomes Dr. Kate Lund, a clinical psychologist and resilience expert, for an insightful conversation about building…
Mar 16, 2026 · 53:42
Host Dave Roberts welcomes Karl Pontau to the Teaching Journeys podcast. Karl, host of the Human Connection Podcast, describes how a brain tumor diagnosis at age 15 and the…
Mar 13, 2026 · 47:31
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, a zen priest, author, professor, and founder of the international NGO,…
Mar 11, 2026 · 42:24
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Diane Kahn, an educator with over 20 years of experience, including work at San Quentin State…
Mar 9, 2026 · 48:13
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Dr. Robb Kelly, an expert in addiction recovery who focuses on treating the root causes rather than…
Mar 6, 2026 · 50:29
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts converses with Lily Robinson, an author, speaker, coach, and entrepreneur. Lily shares her journey of healing…
Mar 4, 2026 · 50:43
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Gayle Petrillo, a coach, author, and speaker with over 35 years of experience in healthcare…
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:03:09
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Teresa Syms shares her profound personal journey of overcoming significant childhood trauma and…
Feb 27, 2026 · 48:09
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Vishrant, a contemporary mystic and enlightened spiritual teacher from Perth, Australia. Vishrant…
Feb 25, 2026 · 1:01:10
In this episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes Sheila B Tillich, a reverend, metaphysical healer, and spiritual guide, to discuss her incredible…
Feb 23, 2026 · 58:37
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the guest is Vanessa Cardenas, a relationship reset expert and betrayal recovery specialist. Vanessa…
Feb 18, 2026 · 46:33
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Dr. Kirsten Viola Harrison, a trauma psychologist and founder of Soul Wise Solutions. They discuss…
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:02:08
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, Dr. Karen Kramer, an intuitive healer, recovery and resilience navigator, and wellness retreat center…
Feb 11, 2026 · 44:16
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes guest Dr. Winifred Bragg, a double board-certified physician, CEO, and five-time bestselling author,…
Feb 9, 2026 · 50:07
In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the guest is Marcia Earhart, a heartsync facilitator, life coach, grief and trauma specialist, mental…
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