E261 - The Real Meaning of Resilience: Why Flexibility Matters More Than Toughness

In this episode, we unpack one of the most misunderstood concepts in modern life: resilience. Is it about being unbreakable, stoic, and hard as nails—or is that just what social media tells us?

Our guest draws from decades of experience across psychology, community health, and academia to challenge the "brick wall" definition of resilience. Instead, we explore it as a dynamic capability—something shaped by adaptability, awareness, genetics, and environment.

From Darwinian biology and epigenetics to the pressures of growing up in a post-social media world, this conversation dives deep into:

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