The Resilience Movement

Donna Moulds

Resilience is the ability to bounce back after adversity and create a life you love. It’s not about avoiding struggles but learning how to rise stronger each time life knocks you down. After facing my own personal challenges, I’ve worked hard to uncover the keys to bouncing back. Through this journey, I’ve strengthened my own well-being, self-love, joy, and connection. In this podcast, I’ll share the “how-to” of resilience—offering tools, techniques, and real-life examples of people who have overcome: TraumaDivorceJob lossFamily breakdownsPersonal strugglesResilience Is a Muscle 💪 Just like any muscle, resilience needs consistent work to stay strong. It’s not about a one-time effort—it’s about showing up for yourself every day. I’ll explore: Practical steps to build your inner strength.Stories of resilience from others who’ve turned their pain into power.How you can tap into your internal power to overcome any adversity.Your Takeaway Resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. When you work on your resilience muscle, you can face life’s challenges with greater confidence, knowing that you have the tools to bounce back and thrive. Tune in to hear stories, strategies, and inspiration for building your resilience muscle and creating a life you love. 💬 Let’s explore it together!

  1. Choosing to Live After Loss: Grief, Resilience & Finding Meaning with Sheri Lux

    MAR 3

    Choosing to Live After Loss: Grief, Resilience & Finding Meaning with Sheri Lux

    Before we begin, a gentle note for listeners: This episode includes discussion of grief, loss, trauma, and sudden life-changing events. Please take care of yourself as you listen. You are always welcome to pause, come back later, or skip this episode entirely. Your well-being comes first. Today on The Resilience Movement, Donna Moulds is joined by Sheri Lux - speaker, author, creative entrepreneur, and advocate whose work sits at the intersection of grief, resilience, leadership, and healing. Following the sudden loss of her husband, Sheri’s life changed forever. In the midst of profound grief, she made a courageous decision: to keep choosing life, even when everything she knew had fallen away. This conversation is not about fixing grief or rushing healing. It is about presence. It is about courage. And it is about learning how resilience is built quietly, imperfectly, and one day at a time. Together, Donna and Sheri explore: What “choosing to live” actually looks like in the early days after devastating lossHow grief reshapes identity and what can emerge when old versions fall awayWhy trauma continues to live in families, particularly within first-responder communitiesThe role creativity plays in regulation, healing, and rebuilding meaningLeading, serving, and advocating from lived experience rather than theoryWhat it truly means to “find your fire” after everything has changedSheri also reflects on her book Finding My Fire, written as an invitation for readers to walk alongside her journey rather than observe it from a distance. If you are navigating grief, loss, or a life you didn’t choose this episode offers gentle truth, grounded wisdom, and permission to move at your own pace. As always, thank you for listening to The Resilience Movement. Please take care of yourself.  🔗 Connect with Sheri Lux:   Website: https://www.karyslayne.ca/  Website: https://www.karyslayne.ca/📘 Find Sheri’s book: Finding My Fire — available on Amazon Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    46 min
  2. FEB 27

    Resilience is not about coping. It’s about capacity.

    In this episode of The Resilience Movement Podcast, Donna Moulds is joined by Dr. Carroll Greene, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, triple board-certified psychologist, and one of the original architects of operational psychology within U.S. Special Operations. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Carroll worked with individuals and leaders operating in environments where psychological readiness, identity stability, and emotional regulation directly affected outcomes. As Director of Psychological Applications at the U.S. Marine Special Operations Command Training Center, he led psychological assessment, selection, and training for Marine Raiders, with individual training investments reaching up to $800,000. This conversation moves beyond motivation and performance rhetoric. Together, Donna and Carroll explore what sustains effectiveness over time, particularly when roles carry responsibility, pressure, and consequence. They examine the psychological traits that predict long-term performance, the risks of identity fusion in high-achievement environments, and the difference between resilience and endurance. Topics include: Defining resilience when performance failure is not an optionPsychological qualities that support sustained effectivenessIdentity loss during role transition and how it can be mitigatedEmotional regulation in high-demand environmentsLeadership responsibility for culture and burnoutWhat professionals under chronic pressure need to restore clarity and capacityThis episode is relevant for leaders and professionals navigating responsibility, transition, or prolonged pressure, and questioning how to perform well without sacrificing psychological stability or identity. During the conversation, Carroll referenced Resilience at Work by Salvatore Maddi and Deborah Khoshaba, and The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz. Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    59 min
  3. JAN 15

    Being Where Your Feet Are - A Journey of Serenity with Bron Watson

    What does it really mean to be where your feet are not as a quote, but as a way of living? In this deeply grounded and reflective conversation, Donna is joined by Bron Watson nurse, educator, entrepreneur, and founder of The Social Coach and The Serenity Project  for a powerful exploration of presence, identity, and living fully while life is happening. This is not a conversation about illness.  It’s a conversation about awareness, surrender, and serenity in real life. After navigating breast cancer and later an incurable blood cancer, Bron’s relationship with time, control, and meaning shifted profoundly. Rather than being defined by diagnosis, she chose to meet life with intention, compassion, and presence a philosophy that now underpins her work where science meets soul. Together, Donna and Bron explore: What “being where your feet are” looks like in everyday lifeHow identity evolves when life interrupts your plansThe difference between control and surrenderWhy serenity isn’t found in calm moments but built in the hard onesHow to stop waiting for “someday” and start living nowThis episode is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with yourself, and remember that life isn’t something to get through it’s something to be present for. 🎧 If you’re feeling stretched, uncertain, or caught between the past and the future, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. Connect with Bron Watson: The Social Coach | The Serenity Project  Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    1h 4m
  4. JAN 13

    Today is a Good Day

    Today is a good day. Now, I want to be really clear when I say that.  That doesn’t mean every day is good.  And it definitely doesn’t mean life is easy or that everything is going smoothly. What it means is this  When I’m intentional, I can create a good day. I don’t wake up and immediately replay yesterday.  I don’t start my morning carrying old conversations, old worries, or things I can’t change. Instead, I begin with gratitude.  Not the fluffy kind.  The grounding kind. Gratitude brings me back into the present moment.  And from there, I move through the day consciously, not on autopilot. That means I respond instead of react.  I notice my thoughts.  I notice where my energy is going.  And I make choices on purpose. Tomorrow is the 14th of January, and I want to pause here and ask you something. How are you doing? Not how you think you should be doing.  Not how it looks on the outside. But honestly  Are you on track with what you hoped this year would feel like?  Or do you need to shift, adjust, or re-plan? And if you do  That’s okay. So many people believe that once the year starts, the plan is locked in. That if you’ve lost momentum, or clarity, you’ve somehow failed. But resilience doesn’t work like that. Resilience allows reflection.  It allows recalibration.  It allows you to choose again without judgment. Sometimes progress looks like slowing down.  Sometimes it looks like starting over.  And sometimes it simply looks like choosing to show up differently today than you did yesterday. A good day isn’t created by circumstances.  It’s created by intention. So if today needs to be a reset, let it be one.  If today feels heavy, meet it with kindness.  And if today feels steady, honour that too. Today is a good day.  Not because everything is perfect.  But because you still get to choose how you show up. Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    9 min
  5. 12/20/2025

    Mindset Over Motivation: Why Change Finally Sticks - with Jamie Elston

    What if the reason change hasn’t lasted… isn’t your discipline, motivation, or willpower but your mindset? In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Elston, a mindset-led coach whose personal journey challenges everything we’ve been taught about fitness, success, and self-worth. Jamie grew up carrying the label of “the fat kid.” Years of bullying, body shame, and all-or-nothing thinking shaped how he saw himself long after the moments had passed. By 18, that internal struggle led to anorexia. Even when his body changed, the disconnection didn’t. It wasn’t until one simple sentence from a coach reframed everything that Jamie stopped chasing extremes and started building a life that actually felt sustainable. “Until fitness is part of your lifestyle, you’ll never be happy.”That moment changed not just how he trained but how he lived. In this conversation, we explore: Why motivation fades and mindset is what makes change stickHow old labels quietly dictate our choices and self-worthThe danger of all-or-nothing cycles and “starting again Monday”Why doing less (not more) often leads to better resultsWhy external success doesn’t create internal peace without inner workThe mindset shifts that genuinely set you up for a different year aheadThis episode isn’t about New Year hype, punishment, or pushing harder. It’s about alignment, self-trust, and designing change that lasts. If you’ve ever felt tired of trying, failing, and starting again this conversation will meet you where you are and show you a more compassionate way forward. 🌱 🎧 Listen in and ask yourself:  What story am I still living from and am I ready to rewrite it? Reach out to Jamie - https://www.facebook.com/jamie.elston.146  Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    1h 21m
  6. 12/14/2025

    Your Free End-of-Year Reset: A Real Plan to Kick-Start 2026

    If you don’t know where to start right now, this episode is for you. This is not a New Year’s resolution conversation. It’s not about motivation, wishful thinking, or waiting for the “right time.” This episode is for anyone navigating change whether that’s a career shift, the end of a relationship, burnout, health changes, menopause, or the quiet realisation that life looks very different to how you imagined it would by now. In this episode, we explore why planning feels so hard after significant change, and why avoiding a plan often keeps us stuck rather than protected. We redefine what a real plan actually is not a rigid schedule or perfect vision, but a clear direction supported by simple structure and meaningful deadlines. You’ll be guided through 10 practical strategies to help you create a plan that works in real life, including: How to identify the season of life you’re actually inWhy choosing one clear focus reduces overwhelmHow to define what “better” really means for youThe role of deadlines as self-trust, not pressureHow to build structure before motivationWhat to remove when energy feels lowHow to handle resistance without self-judgementWhy clarity comes from action, not before itThis episode is designed to be listened to slowly. Pause when you need to. Write things down. Then choose one small action and take it without waiting for Monday or the new year. 2026 doesn’t need to be perfect.  It just needs to be intentional. 🎧 Listen. Reflect. Decide. Move. Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    31 min
  7. 08/19/2025

    🎙 From Stuck to Strong: How to Find Yourself Again

    Have you ever woken up one day and realised life will never be the same again? Maybe it was after a divorce, the loss of a job, a family breakdown, or just that creeping feeling that you’ve lost yourself along the way. You know something has shifted, but the question is: Where do I start? How do I find myself again? In this powerful episode of The Resilience Movement Podcast, I walk with you through the process of moving from stuck to strong. Together, we’ll explore what to do when you feel lost, how to take those very first steps, and what it really means to become the person you want to be. You’ll hear practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and tools you can use right now to: Accept that life has changed and stop fighting the “old normal.”Identify small, intentional actions that help you ground yourself.Reconnect with your future self and start living from that place today.Build momentum through consistency instead of chasing big leaps.Stay on track when distractions and old patterns try to pull you back.Handle setbacks with compassion, not self-criticism, so they strengthen you instead of break you.Celebrate growth over perfection — because progress is what truly matters.This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out. Growth is not about never stumbling; it’s about learning to rise each time, stronger and clearer than before. Just like when you learned to walk as a baby — nobody doubted you’d make it, even when you fell. That same belief is what you need to hold for yourself today. If you’ve been feeling pulled in different directions, questioning your worth, or wondering if you’ll ever feel like you again, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. You’ll leave with hope, perspective, and practical steps to start rewriting your story. ✨ From stuck to strong, from lost to found — you have everything within you to create the life you deserve. Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    25 min
  8. 08/10/2025

    Compartmentalising & Using Your Emotional Intelligence to Stay on Track

    Compartmentalizing & Emotional Intelligence: How to Stay on Track When Life Gets Messy Episode Description: Ever had one of those days where one bad moment threatens to derail everything? A tough conversation before a meeting. A personal issue that bleeds into work. A challenge that sits heavy on your mind and steals your focus. In this episode, I’m diving into the art of healthy compartmentalizing — the skill of putting challenges into a “mental box” so you can stay focused on what matters most right now, and come back to deal with those challenges later. When paired with Emotional Intelligence, this becomes one of the most powerful tools for resilience, leadership, and personal growth. I share a defining chapter from my own journey — a moment when life threw me into chaos just weeks after launching a new business. With my back against the wall, bills to pay, clients to serve, and no time to fall apart, I had to dig deep and use these skills to keep moving forward. This isn’t about avoiding problems or pushing feelings down forever. It’s about managing your emotional state, protecting your focus, and giving yourself permission to show up fully — even when things are messy behind the scenes. You’ll learn:  ✨ The 4 components of Emotional Intelligence and how they help you compartmentalize effectively  ✨ Practical tools to keep emotions from spilling into the wrong moments  ✨ Why this skill builds resilience, resourcefulness, and trust — in yourself and in others  ✨ How to create boundaries, rituals, and “reset buttons” to help you shift your state quickly Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or navigating life’s curveballs, this episode will help you stay steady, protect your energy, and keep moving toward your goals — even in the middle of a storm. 🎧 Listen now and learn how to box it, focus, and keep going. #Resilience #EmotionalIntelligence #Leadership #Focus #Mindsetmatters #theresiliencemovement Support the show The Resilience Movement explores resilience not as motivation or mindset, but as capacity the psychological, emotional, and identity foundations that allow people to perform, adapt, and sustain effectiveness through pressure, change, and adversity. Hosted by Donna Moulds, the podcast features in-depth conversations with leaders, psychologists, educators, and professionals whose work sits at the intersection of resilience, leadership, identity, and human performance. Drawing on Donna’s background in leadership, workforce development, and lived experience of navigating major life transitions, the show examines: Psychological readiness and emotional regulation Identity, responsibility, and role transition Leadership behaviour and cultural impact Sustained performance without burnout What it actually takes to adapt and rebuild when life changes This is a considered, evidence-informed podcast for people who want to think clearly, lead responsibly, and navigate challenge without losing themselves in the process. The conversations also explore how people can develop the psychological skills required to adapt, recalibrate, and grow through change, rather than being defined or diminished by it. New episodes released regularly.Follow & Connect 🌐 Website: https://theresiliencemovement.com.au ...

    15 min

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Resilience is the ability to bounce back after adversity and create a life you love. It’s not about avoiding struggles but learning how to rise stronger each time life knocks you down. After facing my own personal challenges, I’ve worked hard to uncover the keys to bouncing back. Through this journey, I’ve strengthened my own well-being, self-love, joy, and connection. In this podcast, I’ll share the “how-to” of resilience—offering tools, techniques, and real-life examples of people who have overcome: TraumaDivorceJob lossFamily breakdownsPersonal strugglesResilience Is a Muscle 💪 Just like any muscle, resilience needs consistent work to stay strong. It’s not about a one-time effort—it’s about showing up for yourself every day. I’ll explore: Practical steps to build your inner strength.Stories of resilience from others who’ve turned their pain into power.How you can tap into your internal power to overcome any adversity.Your Takeaway Resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you build. When you work on your resilience muscle, you can face life’s challenges with greater confidence, knowing that you have the tools to bounce back and thrive. Tune in to hear stories, strategies, and inspiration for building your resilience muscle and creating a life you love. 💬 Let’s explore it together!