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Eps 114 - Redefining Resilience: Is Pushing Through Really Healthy? | Nervous System & Burnout
Welcome to The Re-Mind Podcast with Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton. This week, we’re re-examining a word that gets thrown around everywhere: resilience.
Is resilience always a virtue, or have we misunderstood what it means to “push through”?
Ashleigh and David unpack:
Why the old definition of resilience (“just push through!”) might actually harm us
The link between chronic override, burnout, and early mortality
How resilience is less about “toughening up” and more about adaptability, flexibility, and nervous system health
The hidden costs of self-abandonment and people-pleasing
How to check in with your real capacity before you override yourself
Why it’s okay (and wise) to change your mind and honour your evolving needs
Together, they explore how to shift from dysfunctional “push through” to a more authentic, self-honouring approach to challenges. If you’ve ever felt praised for overriding your needs—or struggled to tell the difference between true resilience and self-neglect—this episode invites you into honest reflection and gentle self-compassion.
True resilience is about flexibility, not rigidity
Chronic self-override leads to burnout, illness, and emotional numbness
Capacity is about more than time—it’s energy, nervous system, and context
You’re allowed to change your mind as your needs evolve
The healthiest resilience adapts and honours both inner and outer reality
We love your stories and questions! DM, comment, or send a letter for a future episode.
🌿 Re-MIND Institute Linktree
www.re-mind.institute/linktree
🌿 David’s Linktree (Accidental Ascension)
http://linktr.ee/accidental_ascension
🌐 Website
www.re-mind.institute
📱 Instagram
@remind.institute
📘 Facebook
Re-MIND Institute
The Re-Mind Podcast provides general information and open conversation around mental health, well-being, and healing. The content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please seek support from qualified professionals.
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By Re-Mind PodcastWelcome to The Re-Mind Podcast with Dr Ashleigh Moreland and David Masterton. This week, we’re re-examining a word that gets thrown around everywhere: resilience.
Is resilience always a virtue, or have we misunderstood what it means to “push through”?
Ashleigh and David unpack:
Why the old definition of resilience (“just push through!”) might actually harm us
The link between chronic override, burnout, and early mortality
How resilience is less about “toughening up” and more about adaptability, flexibility, and nervous system health
The hidden costs of self-abandonment and people-pleasing
How to check in with your real capacity before you override yourself
Why it’s okay (and wise) to change your mind and honour your evolving needs
Together, they explore how to shift from dysfunctional “push through” to a more authentic, self-honouring approach to challenges. If you’ve ever felt praised for overriding your needs—or struggled to tell the difference between true resilience and self-neglect—this episode invites you into honest reflection and gentle self-compassion.
True resilience is about flexibility, not rigidity
Chronic self-override leads to burnout, illness, and emotional numbness
Capacity is about more than time—it’s energy, nervous system, and context
You’re allowed to change your mind as your needs evolve
The healthiest resilience adapts and honours both inner and outer reality
We love your stories and questions! DM, comment, or send a letter for a future episode.
🌿 Re-MIND Institute Linktree
www.re-mind.institute/linktree
🌿 David’s Linktree (Accidental Ascension)
http://linktr.ee/accidental_ascension
🌐 Website
www.re-mind.institute
📱 Instagram
@remind.institute
📘 Facebook
Re-MIND Institute
The Re-Mind Podcast provides general information and open conversation around mental health, well-being, and healing. The content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice or therapy. If you or someone you know is facing mental health challenges, please seek support from qualified professionals.