The Discipline of Resilience: The Inner Work of Outer Strength -with Craig Harper

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In a world where connection is thinning, certainty is shrinking, and burnout feels like a badge of honor, what does it actually take to build a life rooted in resilience and wellbeing?

In this episode, we dive into the psychological and neurological building blocks of self-care, not the bubble bath kind, but the kind that scaffolds you when life inevitably hits hard. From Dunbar’s number to dopamine, decision fatigue to distress, we explore the science behind emotional regulation, agency, and the rituals that ground us. You'll learn why perceived control matters, why there's no "best way" to live well, and how the absence of mastery in modern life is quietly eroding our sense of identity.

We discuss the power of scalable habits, the beauty of progressive overload in building mental resilience, and why the more you try to please people, the more miserable you, and likely they, often become.

Whether you're seeking clarity, calm, or a comeback, this conversation offers real tools and fresh perspectives to help you move from reactivity to resilience, from "life is happening to me" to "I've got this."

🔍 Topics include:

• Social cohesion and emotional regulation
• The brain on behavior change
• Eustress vs. distress
• Self-care vs. self-indulgence
• Identity, beliefs, and psychological safety
• Freedom, autonomy, and finding what works for you

Because the truth is, life will come at you. The question is, what will you have in place when it does?

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