Today, I’m talking with my good friend Anna O’Connor. I relate to Anna on a personal level a lot. We both grew up in chaotic, abusive households, and had to learn how to break the habits and behaviors that we were raised around. 

Anna really found her answers when a colleague introduced her to a neuroscience professional. Everything about her life and behaviors clicked, and Anna learned everything she could about psychology and brain science. Now, she's made it her mission to translate those complex ideas into a more accessible and educational platform.

Today, we discuss what it means to build resilience — to break the cycles that are harmful to our wellbeing and combat them with healthier mental habits. Anna tells me the story of her first and most touching success story, and shares her thoughts on what holds people back from finding real happiness and, in turn, real success.