Whistleblower Resilience and Recovery: Surviving and Thriving After Speaking Out

Join us for a crucial discussion on the often-overlooked aspects of whistleblowing: resilience and recovery. This panel explores the intense personal journey whistleblowers face, from the initial shock of speaking out to navigating the aftermath and rebuilding their lives. Whistleblowing is not just an intellectual exercise - it's a profound, often traumatic experience that can upend careers, relationships, and one's sense of self. Our distinguished panelists will delve into two key factors that can determine a whistleblower's ability to prosper after such upheaval: 1. Resilience: What makes some individuals able to withstand the pressures and challenges of whistleblowing? 2. Recovery: How can whistleblowers heal and move forward after their lives have been disrupted? Featured Speakers: - Daniel Richard: International award-winning dog breeder-trainer and Executive Director of the National Heritage Center for Constitutional Studies. Daniel will draw parallels between resilience in military and competitive settings and the whistleblower experience. - Melisa Uchida: Yoga Master, Certified Hypnotherapist, and Grief Counselor. Founder of the Healthy Human Project, Melisa will discuss recovery as an intentional practice involving mind, body, and spirit. - Caroline Douglas: Forensic Mental Health Professional and former lawyer. Caroline will share insights from Dr. Karin Huffer's work on Legal Abuse Syndrome and offer additional perspectives on the mental health aspects of whistleblower recovery. The panel will explore practical strategies for cultivating resilience and fostering recovery, including: - Encouraging and reinforcing positive virtues and strengths - Recognizing and incorporating courage, leadership, and forgiveness - Practicing gratitude and mindful living Drawing on Father Richard Rohr's concept of "falling upward into the second half of life," this panel aims to provide whistleblowers and their supporters with valuable insights and tools for not just surviving, but thriving after speaking truth to power.