Empathy, Resilience, and Understanding: A Conversation with Dessi McEntee
Dessi McEntee, returns to continue their discussion on resilience and empathy. Dessi shares insights into the emotional challenges faced in her line of work, the importance of empathy, and the need to understand and respect the diversity in people. The conversation ranges from the emotional toll in professional roles, dealing with personal traumas, and how adversity can shape one's perspective. They emphasize the significance of embracing differences and removing stigmas around mental health, providing an inspiring dialogue about overcoming obstacles and helping others.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:59 Meet Dessi McEntee: Resilience and Empathy
03:29 The Emotional Toll of Animal Testing
07:09 Empathy in First Responders
15:22 Understanding Neurodiversity and Inclusion
24:18 The Power of Sharing Your Story
27:27 Dessi 's Future Plans and Closing Remarks
30:25 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Bio
Dessi is a speaker, survivor, entrepreneur, toxicologist, firefighter, and more. She is her most epic self. Built from the adversities of losing a parent not once but twice, battling life-threatening illnesses, and grappling with happiness, Dessi has used her pain to power saving lives as a first responder and billion-dollar programs as a toxicologist. Today, she brings her story to others, empowering them to flip the script on adversity and turn any obstacle into an opportunity.
Links & Socials
Website: https://www.dessimcentee.com/
Newsletter: https://www.dessimcentee.com/newsletter
Book: https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?PbRpbuMnN9PcExQE9JAUphIJepoQiZRXrXHibtaWPeV
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dessi-mcentee/
Instagram: @dessi_mcentee
