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Where I, Mandi, a certified domestic violence victim advocate and survivor, host a podcast about prevention and post-traumatic growth to help others live safer with more peace.


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Hear real stories, expert insights, skills and resources to prevent harm, heal from trauma and grow. Let’s leave worry behind and live aware, prepared and empowered. You deserve to live in peace and safety!

Resilience Isn't a Personality Trait: It's a Skill You Can Build Through Nervous System Work

Resilience Isn't a Personality Trait: It's a Skill You Can Build Through Nervous System Work

Resilience Isn't a Personality Trait: It's a Skill You Can Build Through Nervous System WorkMandi Pratt
Published on: 21/07/2026

Hear ways to track your nervous system state, counter your brain's negativity bias, and start recovering faster after being knocked off balance, all through the lens of trauma informed neurobiology and everyday mindfulness. Resilience can be learned!

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