This episode delves deep into the individual and collective stories of three everyday heroes who found commonality and community in a girls softball program. Dibs Baer, a journalist and New York Times bestselling author, found meaning in pursuing projects that tell incredible human stories. Their probing exploration of Coach Chris Astacio’s extraordinary work with the Lady Tigers softball team sheds light on the power of team sports in healing divide, overcoming trauma, and instilling confidence in all people.In this moving interview, Dr. Judy speaks to Dibs, Coach Chris, and Lady Tigers member Robin Romero about how the program helped each of them to find a secure and safe space to talk about their experiences, process the difficulties in each of their upbringings, and confidently move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. We can’t change our pasts, but we can learn to trust again and find family in unexpected ways. This beautiful story will help inspire and give hope for those who are ready to overcome tragedy, trauma, and grief.If you need fresh ideas on how to build a resilient community, improve your relationships, and bolster your mental and physical wellness during tough times, today’s episode is for you. To learn more about the extraordinary lives of the Lady Tigers, check out Dib’s must-read book “Lady Tigers in the Concrete Jungle.”In this episode, we discuss: Dr. Judy’s own experience with sports and wellness (3:00) The future of team sports: Dibs and Chris reflect on our new normal (5:00) How smart kids like Chris end up on the “wrong side of the track” (11:20)The real power of the softball program: It’s not what you think (14:10)Boundaries: why they are crucial and how to protect them (17:15)Student Robin’s bright future (20:15)Healing grief and loss: what it really looks like (24:25)Circle Talks! How you can host one yourself for healing and wellness (29:10) How sports saved Dibs’ life (35:40)SuperCharged Tip: Best advice for Overcoming Adversity that you can put into practice today (40:00)https://www.drjudyho.com/https://www.instagram.com/drjudyho/https://twitter.com/drjudyho            https://www.facebook.com/doctorjudyho https://www.instagram.com/stage29podcastshttps://twitter.com/stage29podcastshttps://www.facebook.com/Stage29Podcasts/ https://www.dibsbaer.comhttps://twitter.com/igotdibsbaer?lang=enhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Lady-Tigers-in-the-Concrete-Jungle/Dibs-Baer/9781643130651 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices