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 there are multiple types of trauma! On this episode, I’m going to provide an overview of the different types […]

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 help you manage stress more effectively and find a better balance in life. We review the two voices in our […]

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 hard to manage. I’ve talked about compassion fatigue before, but today I will go more in depth on the concept of compassion fatigue […]

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 introduce you to the Resilience Symphony. Just like a symphony, building our personal resilience requires many important pieces that all […]

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 manage my stress and burnout, and discovering the joy and passion of life coaching—but we’ll also talk about the grueling process […]

It’s a new year and a great time to reflect on the last year, and also a great time for looking ahead. Creating a vision for the journey ahead is an important step in setting goals. But it’s not just about reaching the goal – it’s about enjoying the process, too! This week, we are […]

The holidays can be a time of joy and celebration, but they can also be a time of stress and anxiety. As we approach the end of the year, it’s important to remember to take care of ourselves and have our own back. In this episode of the Building Resilience,we explore the importance of having […]

You truly are the average of the people you spend the most time with—so we better make sure those people are great! Today, we’re going to talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with greatness in order to elevate your life. I’ll give you tips of things you can surround yourself with: for example, good […]

It should be obvious that doing things we love makes us happier, and leads us to live more fulfilled lives—the question is, why don’t we do it more often? On today’s episode, I’ll discuss how to cultivate your passions and purpose and create abundance in your life. We’ll talk about reframing the thought, “I don’t […]

As the holidays approach, we can start to feel a bit stressed. You might be seeing family, doing a lot of cooking, and/or attending various events. In order to manage your stress, you can take some time to plan and prepare— make lists of everything that you “need” (choose!) to do and try to be […]