If you're human (which you probably are if you're listening to this podcast) then you will have faced adversity. On Stupid Genius Emily and Mollie welcome their first guest, athlete and PhD student Bex Walker. In this episode they are interested in how people can build resilience from adversity and how resilience is a key skill for everyone but particularly, when you're doing a PhD. They chat about what resilience is, techniques we can use to turn painful and challenging experiences into opportunities for learning and growth, and the importance of a positive mindset. But what do they know?

Links:

Dr Lucy Hone: 3 secrets of resilient people:

https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_resilient_people?language=en

On Purpose with Jay Shetty: 3 strategies to rapidly improve your resilience and mental strength:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Mna25HpuFgASdpqjZzYo2?si=RzPUrkY5QveUmgrFMhOFmA

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