Episode 24 Navigating Disasters and Building Resilience

In this episode of 'Living Well Into The Future' host Julie B. Adler focuses on resilience in the aftermath of significant disasters, such as 9-11, COVID, and severe weather events. Three experts, F. Diane Barth, Patti Dennenberg, and Alex Ramirez, share insights and experiences on surviving and adapting to such adversities.

Diane Barth, LCSW, psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, discusses mental resilience and therapeutic approaches after traumas like 9-11 and COVID.

Patti Dennenberg recounts her personal struggles with devastating floods and hurricanes in Houston since 2015 and highlights community support and adaptive strategies.

Alex Ramirez, a landscape architect, principal in DesignWorkshop, explains designing for resilience in response to climate challenges. This episode expands the narrative of resilience, demonstrating a holistic approach to understanding, coping, and designing solutions to mitigate the effects of unforeseen catastrophic events.

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Today's Episode

01:50 Meet Our Guests: Experts in Resilience

02:52 Patti Dennenberg's Story: Surviving Houston's Floods

05:14 Alex Ramirez: Designing for Resilience

08:33 Diane Barth: Therapeutic Approaches to Trauma

10:55 Understanding Resilience: A Deeper Dive

26:12 Patti Dennenberg: Personal Experiences with Hurricanes

29:28 The Aftermath of the First Flood

30:59 Unprepared for the Unexpected

31:47 The Second Flood Strikes

33:24 Harvey: The Final Blow

35:21 Community Support and Resilience

36:37 Rebuilding and Staying in Houston

37:33 Landscape Architecture and Flood Management

45:59 Innovative Stormwater Solutions

50:16 Midtown Park: A Case Study

53:07 Conclusion and Future Resilience