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“From Poverty to Psychology: A Life Story” | Wellness in Today’s World | Ep. 11

In this powerful episode of Wellness in Today's World, Dr. Debra Kawahara sits down with Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis, Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Memphis, acclaimed author, and former president of the American Psychological Association. Dr. Davis shares her deeply personal journey from growing up in poverty in Mississippi to achieving remarkable success in the field of psychology. Through candid conversation, she reflects on how her childhood experiences shaped her understanding of resilience, the critical role that education and reading played in expanding her horizons, and why she's dedicated her career to empowering others. In this episode, you'll discover: ✓ How early adversity can become a source of strength. ✓ The importance of imagination as a tool for transformation. ✓ Why wellness requires both internal resilience and external support. ✓ How kindness creates pathways to healing and growth. ✓ Dr. Davis's mission to help children discover their own superpowers. As we recognize Poverty in America Awareness Month, Dr. Davis's story serves as a testament to human potential and the power of believing in what's possible. Her recent book, Rosie's Superpower: The Power of Imagination, brings her message of hope and empowerment to young readers everywhere. Join us for this inspiring conversation about psychology, resilience, education, and the journey from struggle to purpose. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Dr. Rosie Phillips Davis 01:23 – Childhood Influences and Early Life Experiences 06:57 – The Power of Reading and Imagination 15:08 – Journey into Psychology and Professional Development 27:47 – Finding My Sweet Spot in Psychology 33:44 – Running for APA President 37:48 – The Power of Imagination and Writing a Book 49:06 – Legacy of Helping Others Thrive Subscribe to Wellness in Today's World for more conversations that matter! Listen to the podcast version: https://www.alliant.edu/podcasts/well... Discover the rest of our podcasts and stories of how Alliant students, faculty, staff, and alumni spark connection and change in their communities on our new Community Sparks page: https://www.alliant.edu/community-sparks Explore the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant: https://www.alliant.edu/schools/cspp #WellnessInTodaysWorld #Psychology #DrRosiePhillipsDavis #Resilience #Empowerment #PovertyAwareness #CounselingPsychology #Wellness #Education #Inspiration #MentalHealth #APA #AlliantUniversity #Alliant #CSPP