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Dave Roberts LMSW, Author, Podcaster

David J. Roberts, LMSW, became a parent who experienced the death of a child, when his daughter Jeannine died of Cancer on 3/1/03 at the age of 18. He is a retired addiction professional and an adjunct professor in the psychology child life department at Utica University in Utica, New York. Dave also teaches psychology classes at Pratt MWP School of Art and Design. He is the host of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, which can be found on Apple, Spotify and other podcast platforms.

Dave has presented workshops at national conferences of The Compassionate Friends as well as for the Bereaved Parents of the USA. He was also a keynote speaker at the 2011 and 2015 national gatherings of the Bereaved Parents of the USA. Dave also co-presented a workshop titled “Helping Faculty After Traumatic Loss” for the Parkland, Florida community in May of 2018, in the aftermath of the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School.

Roberts has been a past HuffPost contributor and has contributed articles to Medium, Open to Hope Foundation, Mindfulness and Grief, Thrive Global, and the Recovering the Self Journal. He has also appeared on numerous podcasts, as well as Open to Hope Television. In 2021,he co-authored and published a book with Reverend Patty Furino titled, When The Psychology Professor Met The Minister.

Books Authored By Dave Roberts

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Awakening To A Purpose: Michael Hajduk'S Fight Against Human Trafficking &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Awakening To A Purpose: Michael Hajduk's Fight Against Human Trafficking

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts delves into the inspiring life of Michael Hajduk, a man who has faced tremendous adversity and emerged with a passion for combatting…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts delves into the inspiring life of Michael Hajduk, a man who has faced tremendous adversity and emerged with a passion for combatting human trafficking. Born in 1963, Michael has overcome the loss of both parents and survived four near-death experiences, which led him to retire in 2022 and found the Human Rescue Society. We discuss the severity of human trafficking, with the U.S. being a major destination and the industry worth billions annually. The Human Rescue Society collaborates with organizations like Saved in America, Po…

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Self Sabotage And Spiritual Growth: A Deep Dive With Jehan Sattaur &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Self Sabotage and Spiritual Growth: A Deep Dive With Jehan Sattaur

In this episode of The teaching, Dave Roberts interviews self-sabotage coach Jehan Sattaur, discussing the nuances of self-sabotaging behaviors influenced by societal expectations, subconscious progra…

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In this episode of The teaching, Dave Roberts interviews self-sabotage coach Jehan Sattaur, discussing the nuances of self-sabotaging behaviors influenced by societal expectations, subconscious programming, and personal experiences. Combining cognitive behavioral Therapy and hypnosis, Jehan reflects on his troubled past and transformative experiences to help others live purposeful lives. The script delves into the neuropsychology of self-sabotage, exploring how critical brain pathways and chemicals like dopamine and serotonin affect behavior, reward systems, and Stress responses. Additionally,…

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Lessons In Healing: Wendy B King'S Transformative Journey &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Lessons in Healing: Wendy B King's Transformative Journey

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the focus is on Wendy B. King - a life coach, author, and mother who has transformed her life and the lives of others through …

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, the focus is on Wendy B. King - a life coach, author, and mother who has transformed her life and the lives of others through her experiences and her work in metadynamics Coaching and NLP. Wendy shares her profound journey through the Trauma of losing her firstborn daughter at five months old and the subsequent emotional isolation she experienced due to the lack of emotional support from her upbringing. She discusses her path to healing, emphasizing the importance of understanding emotions, the Mind-Body Connection, and …

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Embracing Uniqueness: A Journey Beyond Comparison &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Embracing Uniqueness: A Journey Beyond Comparison

This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features Christina Bianca Harsan, a translator and interpreter with a background in holistic healing. The conversation explores h…

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This episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features Christina Bianca Harsan, a translator and interpreter with a background in holistic healing. The conversation explores her transformative journey involving Reiki and Tarot, and the themes of embracing uniqueness, overcoming comparison, and the importance of self-discovery. Harsan shares insights on how social norms and parenting contribute to the tendency of constant comparison and discusses strategies for breaking this cycle by focusing on personal Growth, authenticity, and the power of intuition. The discussion a…

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Bridging Perspectives: Andre Brown On Anti-Racism Education &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Bridging Perspectives: Andre Brown on Anti-Racism Education

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Andre M. Brown joins to discuss his extensive experience in facilitating and developing anti-racism and diversity progra…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Andre M. Brown joins to discuss his extensive experience in facilitating and developing anti-racism and diversity programs. Andre shares insights on his work with Racial Just Us and the development of the 'Coaching for Community Anti-Racism Series.' The conversation delves into the core components of anti-racism Education, common misconceptions, and how to integrate these teachings into school curricula and policies. Andre emphasizes the importance of creating safe, inclusive environments and fostering empathy to c…

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Life Without Firsts: Joy Harris'S Path To Healing And Advocacy &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Life Without Firsts: Joy Harris's Path to Healing and Advocacy

In this episode of 'The Teaching Journeys Podcast,' hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Joy Harris, a seasoned entrepreneur and author, shares her profound and emotional journey of losing her son Darien dur…

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In this episode of 'The Teaching Journeys Podcast,' hosted by Dave Roberts, guest Joy Harris, a seasoned entrepreneur and author, shares her profound and emotional journey of losing her son Darien during pregnancy. Joy discusses the challenges of dealing with such a heart-wrenching loss and the importance of acknowledging and talking about it. She emphasizes the need for resources and support for families experiencing similar tragedies. Joy also touches on her book Missed Baby Steps, Life Without Firsts, detailing her experience and offering guidance for others in grief. The conversation under…

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Rituals And Realities: Sb Rawz On Death, Grief And Personal Growth &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Rituals and Realities: SB Rawz on Death, Grief and Personal Growth

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews SB Rawz, a coach who emphasizes personal growth through understanding inner turmoil and establishing positive change. The…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews SB Rawz, a coach who emphasizes personal growth through understanding inner turmoil and establishing positive change. The conversation delves into Rawz's background, her approach to coaching, and the importance of rituals and core values in overcoming life's challenges. Rawz shares her thoughts on grief, death, and the meaningful connections that arise from loss. She also discusses her projects such as the Substack 'Death Plus Stuff' and 'Grief Nooks,' which aim to disrupt the taboos surrounding death and provide ac…

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Third Chances: Tyler Barkey'S Path To Helping Others And Finding Meaning &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Third Chances: Tyler Barkey's Path to Helping Others and Finding Meaning

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts discusses with guest Tyler Barkey, who shares his life experiences and journey towards recovery from addiction. Tyler, a counselor w…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts discusses with guest Tyler Barkey, who shares his life experiences and journey towards recovery from addiction. Tyler, a counselor with over a decade of experience working with different age groups, opens up about his struggles stemming from a challenging childhood, substance abuse during his teenage years, and his eventual path to sobriety. He highlights the importance of spiritual awareness and the role of community support in recovery. Tyler also talks about his work through Third Chance Services, where he provides coaching…

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Unleashed Hearts: Victoria Volk On Grief Recovery And Energy Healing &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Unleashed Hearts: Victoria Volk on Grief Recovery and Energy Healing

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Dave Roberts interviews Victoria Volk, owner of Unleashed Heart LLC, an expert in holistic grief recovery. Volk, who hosts the Grieving Voices podcast…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, Dave Roberts interviews Victoria Volk, owner of Unleashed Heart LLC, an expert in holistic grief recovery. Volk, who hosts the Grieving Voices podcast, shares her personal journey through immense childhood grief and trauma, including losing close family members and experiencing sexual molestation. She explains her pivot to energy work, becoming a Reiki master and biofield tuning practitioner. Volk discusses her unique approach by integrating the grief recovery method with UMAP assessments to help clients understand their strengths and align the…

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Embracing Integrative Health Practices: A Conversation With Catherine Miller &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Embracing Integrative Health Practices: A Conversation with Catherine Miller

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Catherine Miller, an integrative wellness professional and Reiki master. They discuss Catherine's extensive background in…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Catherine Miller, an integrative wellness professional and Reiki master. They discuss Catherine's extensive background in wellness practices, including Reiki, Yoga, and nutrition, highlighting her personal journey through significant health challenges such as hip surgeries and a brain tumor. Catherine shares how these experiences shaped her holistic approach to health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of spiritual self-care and intuition. The conversation delves into the role of Reiki in healing, its integrat…

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Rethinking Health And Wellness: A Conversation With Dr. Jason Kendall &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Rethinking Health and Wellness: A Conversation With Dr. Jason Kendall

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Dr. Jacob Kendall, who has a unique background in health care, including surviving two open heart surgeries and extensive…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts talks with Dr. Jacob Kendall, who has a unique background in health care, including surviving two open heart surgeries and extensive training in gerontology, public health, social work, biology, and theology. Dr. Kendall emphasizes the importance of a four-dimensional approach to health care that integrates multiple perspectives beyond the individualistic medical viewpoint. The conversation also delves into the importance of spiritual care, societal views on Aging, and the necessity of embracing one's mortality for a better qu…

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Grief ,Growth And The Magic Of Connections &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Grief ,Growth and The Magic of Connections

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Michael Gershe, a survivor of a drunk driving crash that claimed his mother's life and almost his own. Gershe shares h…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts welcomes back Michael Gershe, a survivor of a drunk driving crash that claimed his mother's life and almost his own. Gershe shares his journey from trauma to triumph, detailing his accomplishments as a collegiate swimmer, comedian, speaker, author, college educator, and photographer. They discuss the impact of connections in Gershe's life, spotlighting his latest TED Talk 'Saved by Our Connections,' and highlight the role of humor and personal Relationships in healing. Gershe reflects on his significant life events, including …

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Igniting Resilience: Yankel Meislin'S Journey From Addiction To Coaching &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Igniting Resilience: Yankel Meislin's Journey From Addiction to Coaching

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Yankel Meislin, a former drug dealer who turned his life around and became a coach for men and young adults. Yankel share…

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In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Yankel Meislin, a former drug dealer who turned his life around and became a coach for men and young adults. Yankel shares his story of overcoming addiction through rehab and a spiritual journey in Judaism. He emphasizes the importance of 'being' as an action word and explains his individualized approach in coaching to help clients find their true identity and life's mission. The discussion covers the challenges of addiction, the role of support systems, and how failures can be reframed as opportunities for growth. …

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Life, Death And The Deadbook: A Conversation With Tripp Tillery &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Life, Death and The Deadbook: A Conversation With Tripp Tillery

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts speaks with Tripp Tillery about The Dead Book, an initiative inspired by Tripp's late mother, Susan. The Deadbook helps individuals …

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts speaks with Tripp Tillery about The Dead Book, an initiative inspired by Tripp's late mother, Susan. The Deadbook helps individuals plan for their eventual passing, providing a comprehensive guide to ease the administrative burden on their loved ones. Tripp shares his deeply personal experiences with grief, the importance of facing mortality, and how understanding death can lead to a more fulfilling life. They also discuss the benefits of open conversations about death and how The Deadbook aims to foster a society more comfort…

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Advocacy In Action: Dr. George Ackerman'S Fight Against Parkinson'S Disease &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Advocacy in Action: Dr. George Ackerman's Fight Against Parkinson's Disease

In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Dr. George Ackerman about his advocacy work following the death of his mother, Sharon, from Parkinson's disease. Dr. Acke…

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In this episode of the Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Dr. George Ackerman about his advocacy work following the death of his mother, Sharon, from Parkinson's disease. Dr. Ackerman discusses the creation of TogetherForSharon.com, a platform aimed at raising awareness and providing support for those affected by Parkinson's. They cover Dr. Ackerman's background in criminal justice, his transition to education, and his experiences as a caregiver for his mother. The conversation also addresses the recent passage of the National Plan to End Parkinson's Disease, the challenge…

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Optimal Living Through The Prism Of Perspective &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Optimal Living Through The Prism of Perspective

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast hosted by Dave Roberts, guest John Geraghty shares his profound journey of transformation and empowerment. He discusses confronting his struggles with …

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast hosted by Dave Roberts, guest John Geraghty shares his profound journey of transformation and empowerment. He discusses confronting his struggles with alcoholism, embracing responsibility, and redefining his life's narrative. John’s journey led to his role as a peak performance coach, where he now helps others overcome challenges and optimize their lives. John introduces concepts from his book, The Prism of Perspective, emphasizing beliefs, energy, presence, and the importance of positive psychology and flow. The discussion also covers aging p…

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Navigating The Complexities Of Couples Therapy And Chronic Illness &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Navigating The Complexities of Couples Therapy and Chronic Illness

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Suzanne Chabot, a registered professional nurse and licensed marriage family therapist with extensive experience in menta…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Suzanne Chabot, a registered professional nurse and licensed marriage family therapist with extensive experience in mental and community health. This marks Suzanne's third appearance on the podcast, where she discusses her transition to a full-time private practice and the challenges faced therein. The focus of the conversation is on couples therapy in the context of chronic illness, exploring how such conditions affect relationship dynamics and the strategies used to cope. Suzanne shares insights on managing the em…

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Living Beyond Limitation: The Unyielding Spirit Of Alethea Felton &Raquo; 20230331 030309 2F7Ba7985007854065589B96A5Fdb944
Living Beyond Limitation: The Unyielding Spirit of Alethea Felton

In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Alethea Felton, a motivational speaker and certified transformational coach. Alethea shares her personal journey of overc…

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In this episode of The Teaching Journeys Podcast, host Dave Roberts interviews Alethea Felton, a motivational speaker and certified transformational coach. Alethea shares her personal journey of overcoming chronic illnesses, including autoimmune diseases and liver conditions, and discusses how these experiences have shaped her mission to empower others facing similar challenges. They delve into her near-death experiences, the role of faith, and the strategies she employs for achieving goals and maintaining a positive outlook. Alethea also discusses her approach to imagination and vision castin…

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