When life gets tough, what makes the difference between crumbling under pressure and finding the strength to move forward? The answer lies in resilience – not as an innate trait some lucky few possess, but as a skill we can all develop and nurture in ourselves and our children.Dr. Peter Montminy joins host Marisa Vicere to break down what resilience truly means beyond the buzzwords. Rather than simply "bouncing back" from adversity, resilience involves adapting to stressors while maintaining psychological well-being and finding purpose despite challenges. The conversation dismantles common myths, revealing that resilience isn't something you're either born with or without – it's a capacity that grows with practice and support.Through personal stories of parenting challenges and eldercare struggles, the hosts illustrate how resilience works in real life. Whether it's allowing a frustrated child to work through difficulties or navigating the complex emotions of caring for aging parents, these moments teach us to be comfortable with discomfort. The episode offers practical strategies anyone can implement: developing self-awareness, practicing self-compassion, building connections, finding purpose, and distinguishing between what we can and cannot control.Parents and caregivers will appreciate the actionable advice for fostering resilience in children without solving all their problems for them. The hosts emphasize that when we step in too quickly to rescue kids from challenges, we unintentionally communicate that we don't believe they're capable of handling difficulty themselves. Instead, collaborative problem-solving builds both skills and confidence.Ready to transform how you and your family face life's inevitable challenges? Listen, subscribe, and join the movement to create ripples of resilience that grow into powerful waves of change in your community.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support. This podcast is brought to you by Jana Marie Foundation and A Mindful Village. Jana Marie Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in State College, Pennsylvania which harnesses the power of creative expression and dialogue to spark conversations build connections, and promote mental health and wellbeing among young people and their communities. Learn more at Jana Marie Foundation. A Mindful Village is Dr. Peter Montminy's private consulting practice dedicated to improving the mental health of kids and their caregivers. Learn more at A Mindful Village | Holistic Mental Health Care for Kids. Music created by Ken Baxter. (c) 2025. Jana Marie Foundation. All Rights Reserved. This podcast was developed in part under a grant number SM090046 from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The views, policies, and opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of SAMHSA, HHS or the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

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