Listen "The Myth of Endless Resilience"
Episode Synopsis
You believe you have to be unbreakable as a parent, spouse, or business owner - but what if that's actually hurting you more than helping?Jon and Josh challenge the cultural myth that true resilience means bouncing back immediately from every setback, exploring why the pressure to "keep going no matter what" dismisses real pain and leads to burnout.Your endless resilience narrative isn't making you stronger - it's masking deeper issues that need attention.While society glorifies the "grind culture" mentality of pushing through without rest, psychological research shows that healthy resilience actually requires acknowledging struggle, seeking support, and allowing time to heal.If you've been suppressing emotions to appear "strong" or feeling guilty when you can't bounce back quickly enough, this episode will reframe what sustainable resilience really looks like.SKIP AHEAD:(02:17) The difference between resilience and suppression(06:09) Why trauma terminology is overused in our culture(10:48) How "analog social media" events perpetuate the resilience myth(15:01) The dangers of glorifying endless resilience(18:02) Why do we believe this myth?(24:06) What healthy resilience actually looks like(29:49) Strategies for building sustainable resilience practices📧 Sign up for the nonstatic newsletter to never miss an episode🧠 Visit Inspire Services for mental health resources and supportPS. Are you finding this podcast helpful? Share it with someone you know who would enjoy the show. You get to help a friend navigate life's challenges & we get to reach more people ready to grow and change!
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