Toolkit Episode: Learning How to Bounce Back - How to Rewire Your Brain for Resilience
I'm so excited to share this exclusive interview with Linda Graham – a renowned author, psychotherapist and mindful self-compassion teacher based in San Francisco.
Linda’s training blends modern neuroscience, mindfulness, and relational psychology. She is the author of Resilience: Powerful Practices for Bouncing Back from Disappointment, Difficulty, and Even Disaster and the award-winning Bouncing Back: Rewiring Your Brain for Maximum Resilience and Well-Being.
Throughout the conversation, Linda emphasises the importance of community and support systems when it comes to building resilience.
Together we discuss:
How resilience is not just about bouncing back; it involves rewiring our internal narratives.
The delicate balance between grit and knowing when to step back – reinforcing the message that true resilience involves not just coping, but also taking breaks when you need them.
To cultivate resilience, we must practice mindfulness and develop self-compassion continuously.
Understanding our internal and external stressors is crucial for building resilience effectively.
How resilience is learnt through experience, role models, and by embracing our growth mindset.
That the capacity for resilience exists within us, but it must be cultivated over time.
Timestamps:
00:19 - Exploring Resilience with Linda Graham
00:52 - Understanding Resilience and ADHD
01:17 - The Importance of Mindfulness and Self-Compassion
05:22 - The ABCs of Resilience
08:28 - Cultivating Response Flexibility
15:24 - The Power of Rewriting Your Narrative
26:51 - Finding Strength in Community
37:57 - Conclusion and Resources for Resilience
The episode closes with practical advice on how to embrace a growth mindset, rewrite your personal story, and claim your innate resilience. As a renowned resilience expert, this was one of Linda’s final interviews before she retired. Don’t miss it!
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