E003 - From Adversity to a Doctorate - Dr. Debora Keller on Mental Health, Education & Resilience

Podcast Title: Tha Motiv8tors Table Host: Dr. JayR McIntyre Episode Title: From Adversity to a Doctorate - Dr. Debora Keller on Mental Health, Education & Resilience Summary: Dr. Debora Keller shares her inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to achieving a doctorate, emphasizing the importance of persistence and overcoming adversity. She also discusses the development of a questionnaire to assess student preparedness for college, highlighting the impact of education on individuals and society. The conversation covers topics related to mental health, resilience, academic achievement, and personal growth. Dr. Debora Keller and Dr. JayR McIntyre discuss their personal experiences, challenges, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Main Topics: • Persistence • Impact of Education Mental health awareness • Resilience and determination Intriguing Quotes: “Pressure is a privilege. And that privilege can never be taken for granted.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “Instead of thinking about dropping out, push harder — because if you just push harder, the pressure will let up and the privilege will come back.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “I told people your trauma is your superpower.” (Dr. JayR McIntyre) “I made myself learn from the bottom up because I wanted to be able to help anybody that was in the shoes I was in.” (Dr. Debora Keller) “My pivot came from my resiliency in everything that I had been through. I’m still here.” (Dr. Debora Keller) Key Moments: [00:01:25] - Dr. Debora Keller introduces her upbringing in Mayday, Georgia and life as a child born into addiction [00:03:56] - Debora recounts surviving her husband’s fatal home invasion attempt [00:06:54] - Debora returns to college at 47 after a workplace injury ends her restaurant career [00:14:54] - Debora creates the Keller Pre-Enrollment Preparedness Questionnaire for her doctoral study [00:19:18] - Debora explains why she limits AI use when tutoring students [00:27:50] - JayR and Debora open up about the mental health struggles behind high achievement [00:39:50] - Debora explains her pivot came from resiliency and her faith [00:47:07] - Debora closes with her pressure is a privilege message Notable Guests/Resources: Dr. Debora Keller, doctoral candidate (DBA) at Kaiser University, academic tutor, and senior research consultant for the Thornbrook Institute. Creator of the Keller Pre-Enrollment Preparedness Questionnaire, a tool assessing student preparedness and persistence ahead of college enrollment. Sponsors mentioned: Los Angeles Tribune, Riverside, Seven Eagle Academy. Special Announcements:🌐 Official Website: https://www.thahoodmotiv8tor.com/🎧 Watch & Listen on All Platforms🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gmg75s...🎙️ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@THAHOODMOTIV8TOR📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tha_motiv8tor_table_podcast/ From the Block to the Board — Every Story Has Power.MOTIV8TORS MOUNT UP. IT'S TIME TO SHAKE THA ROOM. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.