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Mental Fitness 101 | Six Months of Habits that Build Emotional Resilience
February 24, 2026
Dave and Luke reflect on the past six months of their mental fitness podcast journey. They share insights from previous guests and conversations to highlight some of the best daily habits that improve your overall mental strength.
Dave and Luke reflect on the past six months of their mental fitness podcast journey. They share insights from previous guests and conversations to highlight some of the best daily habits that improve your overall mental strength.
Chapters
[Start] Six Months of Mental Fitness: Dave and Luke look back on five important themes from the past six months, looking first at Dr. Jade Wu’s advice on sleep.
09:23 Small Is Bigger, Slow Is Faster: A recap on Todd Olson’s words regarding nervous system regulation.
18:05 Identity and Mental Fitness: Lessons from athletes on separating your identity from external titles and performance.
26:28 Biological Human Connection: Dave and Luke look back on the second pillar of mental fitness: human connection.
34:51 Proactive Mental Fitness: Regarding mental fitness not as a one-time fix, but as daily and proactive decisions.
Links and Resources
Chapters
[Start] Six Months of Mental Fitness: Dave and Luke look back on five important themes from the past six months, looking first at Dr. Jade Wu’s advice on sleep.
09:23 Small Is Bigger, Slow Is Faster: A recap on Todd Olson’s words regarding nervous system regulation.
18:05 Identity and Mental Fitness: Lessons from athletes on separating your identity from external titles and performance.
26:28 Biological Human Connection: Dave and Luke look back on the second pillar of mental fitness: human connection.
34:51 Proactive Mental Fitness: Regarding mental fitness not as a one-time fix, but as daily and proactive decisions.
Links and Resources
- Sign up for early access and get 3 months free with NUE - Your Mental Fitness Platform
- ElizaChat - Responsible and Ethical AI Solutions
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