You’ve likely been praised for your grit. Your ability to hold it together. To power through.
But here’s the thing: endurance isn’t the same as resilience.
In this episode, we delve into the subtle yet critical difference between the two. Because while endurance might help you survive, resilience is what allows you to actually thrive.
And that difference? It matters now more than ever.
We kick off with a powerful quote from neuropsychologist Rick Hanson that reframes what it really means to be resilient:
“Resilience is the capacity inside us to both survive the worst day of our lives and thrive every day of our life.”
With school starting and new seasons kicking off, many of us feel the pull of fresh structure. It’s often when we realize how much we’ve been white-knuckling through.
This is your reminder: you don’t have to keep powering through.
We’ll explore:
The key difference between endurance and resilience—and why confusing the two can lead to burnout.
Real-life stories of high-achieving leaders like the SVP who "pushed through" until the crash, and the nonprofit director who confused numbness with strength.
What resilience actually looks like in action (hint: it involves both tenderness and truth-telling).
Why high-capacity humans often mistake survival for strength—and how to shift that pattern.
Three grounded ways to practice resilience, especially if you’ve spent most of your life enduring.
Whether you’re in a season of rebuilding or holding it all together (again), this episode offers you a breath, a mirror, and a new way forward.
Sow to Soul One-Liner: Resilience isn’t about pushing through—it’s about coming back to yourself, over and over again.
Journal Prompts:
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