Building Resilience

Have you ever been blindsided by someone’s reaction and thought, where did that come from? Whether it’s a toddler refusing to put on their shoes, a teen with an unexpected attitude, or even a coworker’s sharp remark, our interactions are shaped by something deeper than we realize—our nervous system state.In this episode of Building Resilience, we explore how our nervous system acts as a filter, shaping the way we see and respond to the world. When we start understanding this, everything shifts.What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ Why we react the way we do—and why our kids, partners, and coworkers do too✅ How past experiences shape our nervous system responses✅ Why some people keep repeating unhealthy relationship patterns✅ How to identify nervous system states (Team Hyper, Hypo, or Resilient)✅ Practical strategies to respond with intention rather than react✅ How regulating your own nervous system can shift the entire dynamic of a relationshipIf you’ve ever wondered why certain people trigger you or why some relationships feel harder than others, this episode will help you see interactions through a new lens—one that leads to greater understanding, connection, and resilience.Resources & Links[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required![Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: Buy Here📌 Amazon CA: Buy HereLet’s Stay Connected!💡 Follow me on Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching💌 Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter🎧 Enjoyed the episode?Please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps me reach more people with tools for resilience and well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if fun was the missing ingredient for a healthier, more resilient nervous system? In this episode of Building Resilience, I sit down with Chris Rich, a certified life coach and self-proclaimed “fun expert,” to talk about why fun isn’t just a luxury—it’s a nervous system reset button.From stomping in puddles to spontaneous adventures, Kris shares simple ways to infuse more fun into everyday life and explains why playfulness is a powerful tool for emotional well-being. If life has been feeling too serious lately, this episode will help you bring joy and lightness back into your days!What You’ll Learn in This Episode✅ How fun positively impacts your nervous system✅ Why some people struggle with fun (hint: it’s a nervous system thing!)✅ How to break free from survival mode and invite more play into your life✅ The “FUNdamentals of Fun” – simple ways to look for, create, and share fun✅ The difference between healthy fun vs. distraction/buffering✅ Why fun helps build stronger relationships, reduce stress, and improve mental healthResources & Links[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required![Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives. Get My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: Buy Here📌 Amazon CA: Buy HereWant to better understand your nervous system and how it affects your daily life? My journal is the perfect companion to everything we talk about on the podcast.💻 Free Nervous System Tools & Workshops:🔗 The 30-Second Burnout Solution🔗 Mapping Your Nervous System Workshop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chronic pain is often misunderstood, and many people feel like they have no choice but to live with it. But what if pain could be unlearned? In this episode of Building Resilience, I sit down with Dr. Howard Schubiner, one of the world's leading experts on chronic pain, to explore the science behind pain, the role of the brain in creating pain, and how neuroplasticity allows us to rewire our pain experience.Dr. Schubiner has dedicated his career to understanding the mind-body connection in pain, helping people break free from years—even decades—of chronic suffering. We talk about:✅ The revolutionary science behind how pain is created and why it persists✅ The difference between acute and chronic pain✅ Why traditional medical approaches often fail to address the root cause✅ How emotional pain and stress contribute to physical pain✅ The role of neuroplasticity in healing and how to unlearn pain✅ Actionable strategies to rewire the brain and break free from chronic painWhether you struggle with chronic pain, anxiety, or other unexplained symptoms—or if you have a loved one who does—this episode is packed with insights that could change your life.Resources & Links📘 Dr. Schubiner’s Books: Unlearn Your Pain🖥️ Visit Dr. Schubiner’s Website: https://www.unlearnyourpain.com🎓 Free Coursera Course on Chronic Pain: Reign of Pain🔗 Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS): symptomatic.me🌍 TMS Wiki (Mind-Body Pain Resources): tmswiki.org🧠 Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Training Institute: Find a Practitioner📚 Want to be featured in Dr. Schubiner’s new book? Click here to add your nameGet My Resilience Journal📝 Resilience: A Guided Journal for Emotional Well-Being & Nervous System Care📌 Amazon US: Buy Here📌 Amazon CA: Buy HereConnect & Stay in Touch💡 Follow me on Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching💌 Subscribe to my Weekly Newsletter: leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter🎧 Enjoyed the episode?Please leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps me reach more people with tools for resilience and well-being. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if I told you that one of the most powerful tools for calming your nervous system is something you already do every single day? Walking isn't just movement—it’s medicine. It’s a built-in reset button for your body and mind. But when you add intention, it becomes a powerful practice of healing.In this episode of Building Resilience, I guide you through a walking meditation designed to regulate your nervous system. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or just need a moment of peace, this practice will help you drop out of your busy mind and into the wisdom of your body.You don’t need special equipment or hours of free time—just yourself, a willingness to be present, and a small patch of ground, indoors or outdoors. Join me as we explore how intentional walking can become a transformative tool for healing and self-care.Resource:▶️ The Resilience Journal – A guided journal to support your mental health and resilience:📍 Amazon.com📍 Amazon.caResources & Links[Link] Connections Membership: Join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.[Link] It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist): A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required![Link] The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training: Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives. Connect:Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform—it helps me reach more people. I'd also love to hear your insights or questions!You can find me on:📍 Instagram & Facebook: @leahdavidsonlifecoaching📍 Website: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com📍 Subscribe to my Newsletter: www.leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting can feel like a rollercoaster, especially when your child struggles with emotional regulation. One moment, everything is fine, and the next, you're navigating a meltdown in the middle of the grocery store. How do you support your child---and yourself---through these intense emotional waves?As a certified teacher with years of experience working with kids all over the globe, Emily Hamblin was sure motherhood would be a breeze...except it wasn't. It took years for Emily to learn how to not only help her 4 kids (including several “neurospicy” ones) find healthy ways to handle their big emotions, but to handle her own neurodivergent brain's intense emotional responses too. Now, Emily hosts the Enlightening Motherhood podcast and runs the Neurodivergent Survival Kit for moms.On this episode of Building Resilience, Emily shares her journey of discovering that both she and her children are neurodivergent and how that realization transformed her parenting. We explore the connection between nervous system regulation and emotional regulation, the extra challenges faced by neurodivergent families, and why traditional parenting advice often falls short. Connect with Emily:Listen to Emily’s podcast ”Enlightening Motherhood” Visit Emily’s WebsiteFollow her on InstagramGet my Resilience Journal (Amazon US) (Amazon CA)]---your guided companion for building emotional resilience, self-awareness, and inner strength, one reflection at a time.Resources:The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.Connections Membership---join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist)---A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required!Connect:Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people.You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever felt stuck, like you're just going through the motions without truly thriving? Sometimes, despite our best efforts, real transformation seems out of reach. But what if the key to lasting change was simpler than we think?On this episode, I break down five powerful, science-backed ways to transform your life. From understanding and befriending your nervous system to processing emotions, managing your mind, optimizing stress, and investing in relationships, we explore the foundations of true well-being—and I’ll give you actionable tips and how to apply them today!Resources:The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.Connections Membership---join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist)---A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required!Connect:Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have. You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our beliefs shape our reality in more ways than we realize. What if simply believing in a treatment could lead to real, measurable healing? And on the flip side, could negative expectations actually worsen our symptoms?On this episode of Building Resilience, we explore the fascinating world of the placebo and nocebo effects: how our minds influence our bodies in profound ways. We'll dive into a scientific study about  housekeepers,  and the surprising effects of an open-label placebo. Plus, how our daily rituals, environment, and even the language we use can reinforce either healing or harm. Resources:The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.Connections Membership---join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist)---A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required!Connect:Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform: it helps me reach more and more people. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have.You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The balance between effort and surrender can be a tricky one to strike—we often feel the need to fix issues as soon as they come up. But in reality, surrendering to challenging times can actually have the opposite effect.On this episode of Building Resilience, we go over how we can achieve that balance between effort and surrender—where transformation and growth often occur. We’ll talk about the pitfalls of overexertion, the challenges of relinquishing control, and highlighting how balancing "grit and grace" can lead to sustainable success. Links:Ep.186 - Grit and GraceResources:  The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives. My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.Connections Membership---join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist)---A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required!Connect:Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have.You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Words are a powerful thing—not just the ones we speak to others but the ones we say to ourselves. Words can shape our thoughts, which control our emotions, which ultimately drive our actions. They hold the power to lift us up or tear us down, sometimes in just a moment. But what if we could use words to build resilience, foster growth, and create a life filled with hope and possibility?On this episode of Building Resilience, I’m giving you a hack of mine—my list of "resilience-building words." These 10 simple yet impactful words can help shift your perspective, calm your nervous system, and keep you moving forward even in challenging times. This week, I challenge you to notice the words you use and try incorporating some of these resilience-building words into your vocabulary. You might be surprised by how much power they hold.Links:Ep. 68: The Amazing RaceResources:The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives. Connections Membership---join the waitlist! Build resilience and foster growth through nervous system regulation and community support.My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.It's Not Just Your Thoughts, It's Your Nervous System (with a Creative Twist)---A free workshop to map your nervous system and create a calm toolkit with simple, creative techniques. No artistic skills required!Connect:Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have.You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you living a rich, fulfilling life, or are you waiting for the "right time" to enjoy it? Many of us are stuck saving for a future that may not come or waiting for the perfect moment to create memories. But what if the key to resilience and joy is found in living fully right now?On this episode of Building Resilience, I dive into the insights from the book Die With Zero by Bill Perkins. This transformative book challenges conventional thinking about wealth, health, and time, urging us to maximize life experiences while we can. I explore concepts like time buckets, memory dividends, and finding the balance between saving and savoring life. Resources:The "Memory Matters" course---cherish and protect your memories, they're invaluable.The Advanced Nervous System Resilience training---join the waitlist! Dive deep into understanding the nervous system and its role in our lives.My video series, "The 30 Second Burnout Solution"---a lifeline for those grappling with stress and burnout, especially compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress.Additional Resource:Die With Zero by Bill Perkins on Amazon– A must-read to rethink how you live and enjoy your life.Connect:Could you do me a favor? Please leave a review on your preferred podcast platform---it helps me reach more and more people. I'd also love to hear any insights or questions you have.You can also pay me a visit on Facebook or Instagram. You can also find me on my website and book a mini session with me! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.