- The Mental Fitness Podcast
- Episode 29
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Surviving Isn’t Thriving | Redefining Resilience with Lindsay Schiess
March 17, 2026
Therapist and speaker Lindsay Schiess joins Dave and Luke to explore the true meaning of resilience, the willingness to slow down, listen to your body’s signals, and build emotional awareness that lasts.
Read the articleHosts Dave Barney and Luke Olson are joined by therapist, professor, and speaker Lindsay Schiess to explore the true meaning of resilience and how to build it in everyday life.
Chapters
[Start] Strength vs Survival: Dave and Luke introduce Lindsay as she shares the experiences that shaped her understanding of resilience.
09:29 Redefining Resilience: Shifting our mindset to see resilience not as pushing through pain, but honoring it.
18:03 Pain Into Purpose: Learning to grow from past experiences and find purpose in sharing with others.
26:10 Connection to Others: Highlighting the importance of connection to help build your mental fitness.
37:41 Physical and Emotional Well-Being: The connections and influence between our physical and emotional health.
Connection to Self•7 min
Surviving Isn’t Thriving: What Resilience Actually Looks Like
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