Resilience Isn't a Personality Trait: It's a Skill You Can Build Through Nervous System Work
Summary
What if resilience isn't something you're born with, but something you can actually build, one small habit at a time? In this episode, Mandi shares what she learned from trauma specialist Ruby Jo Walker, LCSW, at the Conference on Crimes Against Women, breaking down the neurobiology of trauma, the three nervous system "zones," and why willpower is NOT the real foundation of resilience.
You'll learn simple, doable 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.
Resources
WEBSITE: Southwest Trauma Training - Ruby Jo Walker's trauma training organization
INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK: @swtraumatraining
BOOK: Applied Polyvagal Theory for Resilience and Post-Traumatic Growth by Ruby Jo Walker
DOWNLOAD: Calming the Nervous System - Free Guide
PODCAST EPISODE: Helen (certified life coach) on bringing more joy into your life. Listen and see show notes HERE.
PODCAST EPISODE: Catherine, therapist and somatic experiencing expert. Listen and see show notes HERE.
Connect with Mandi:
Website: WomenAwareAndPrepared.com
Take the Free Intuition Quiz: WomenAwareAndPrepared.com/Quiz
Instagram: @WomenAwareAndPrepared
LinkedIn: Mandi Pratt
TIMESTAMPS
[01:30] Meet Ruby Jo Walker and Southwest Trauma Training
[02:00] Defining resilience: two thirds is learned
[03:00] Regulation vs. resilience explained
[04:00] The three zones: green, yellow, red
[06:30] Trauma as a disorder of not being present
[08:00] What mindfulness actually means
[10:30] Secondary trauma and who it affects
[11:00] Building resilience through small, repeated change
[12:00] Tracking your state: green, yellow, or red
[13:30] What charges you vs. what depletes you
[15:00] Negativity bias and how to counter it
[17:00] Self-compassion as medicine
[18:30] Ruby Jo Walker's book and where to find her
[19:30] Wrap up and how to reach Mandi
The primary purpose of the Women Aware and Prepared Podcast is to educate and inform. This podcast series does not constitute advice or services. Please use common sense for your own situation.
