Building Resilience

As adults, sometimes we lose the magic of play—when we’re kids, it’s effortless, and it almost seems like we can make fun in any situation. However, as adults, sometimes feeling pressured to have fun…

Ever wondered why you're drawn to (or away from) certain people or places? Your body's got an unconscious surveillance system that constantly scans for safety and danger—and it influences your daily …

Did you know that the way you breathe can greatly impact your stress, anxiety, mood, and even your lifespan? Discover the power of breath in part two of our series, where we delve into the power of b…

One secret to dramatically improving your mental health and well-being might just be hidden in something as simple as the way you breathe.

Join me on this episode of Building Resilience as we explore …

If you could go back in time and give your younger self some advice, what would it be? In this special episode of Building Resilience, I open up about my life experiences and share the invaluable les…

The stories we tell are truly the way we perceive the world. We’re in control of them….MOST of the time.

 In this episode of Building Resilience, we delve deep into the connection between our nervous …

Are you caught in the Drama Triangle, playing the roles of Victim, Persecutor, or Rescuer? In this episode of Building Resilience, we discuss how to break free from these roles, which can be really u…

Struggling with sleep deprivation and eager for more solutions? In this second part of our sleep series, we delve deeper into transforming your sleep habits and mindset to help you achieve the restor…

There's a daily box we have to check that's crucial for our overall health and wellbeing. It seems easy, but it can be much harder than it seems: getting a good night's sleep.

Did you know that lack o…

Are you someone who struggles with perfectionism? Do you find yourself constantly critiquing yourself and others around you?

In this episode of Building Resilience, we dive deeper into the root causes…

What does connecting with a higher power, sleep, and Gray’s Anatomy have in common? For me, a whole lot—they’re all crucial ways that I help widen my zone of resilience and anchor myself in turbulent…

We all face stressors in our lives, and they come in many shapes and sizes—both external and internal. When we let these stressors get to us over and over, it can culminate into something none of us …

You can’t click anywhere on the internet without running into advice about improving mental and physical health. The problem is, what really works? And even more importantly, how do you know what wou…

When bad things happen, it can be easy to feel like the world is out to get us. It can feel like we have no control over what is happening. We may not be able to control what’s happening, but fortuna…

Are you a caregiver or helping professional struggling with stress? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the stories you hear?

On Building Resilience, we have recently been exploring the concept of compas…

The word “trauma” is thrown around a lot these days—and with the internet and social media, it can be really easy to get confused about what trauma actually means. In fact, you may not even know ther…

Do you feel like life’s stressors are too much to handle and you’re stuck in a cycle of dysregulation? You aren't alone.

In today's episode, we discuss the Zone of Resilience, a framework that can hel…

Compassion fatigue is a little known affliction which can affect so many helping professionals. It’s a combination of burnout, secondary traumatic stress, and running out of empathy, and it can be so…

I love analogies. They can help us understand concepts and learn things using the knowledge we already have—and I've got a good one for you today.

Today, I'll take you on a musical journey and introdu…

There are many care focused careers in today's world, and they aren't going away soon. One thing that I don't see mentioned often is compassion fatigue.

Today I'll share my story of learning to manag…