The Resilience and Grit Podcast

Kathleen DuBois
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Resilience and Grit is a weekly podcast for anyone who has navigated and endured hard things and is ready for a life with more ease, connection, and joy. Through real stories and inspiring conversations, the podcast explores how life’s hardest moments can lead to growth, healing and lasting happiness. If you’re ready to move beyond the endless life cycle of facing challenges head on and into a more meaningful life, this show is for you.

  1. 3d ago

    32. Confront it to conquer it

    “What you cannot confront, you can never conquer.” That bit of wisdom from my neighbor Greg’s front-porch whiteboard stopped me in my tracks. Because resilience and grit aren’t about avoiding the hard stuff, they’re about having the courage to face it. In this episode, I talk about why honest, clear communication is essential when navigating life’s challenges. No beating around the bush. No hiding. No going radio silent. We can be loving and direct at the same time. Sometimes the path forward begins with simply facing it, naming it, talking about it--and taking the next right step. Kathleen DuBois - https://resilience-and-grit.captivate.fm/

  2. Sep 11

    31. The amount of beautiful things in your life depends on your ability to notice them

    How much beauty are we missing simply because we aren't looking for it? In this episode, I share a simple thought from my friend Greg that stopped me in my tracks: “The amount of beautiful things in your life depends on your ability to notice them.” Life isn't always easy or perfect. But even in difficult seasons, there are beautiful little moments all around us. My challenge this week? Notice. Look for the good. Look for the beautiful. Because the more we look for it, the more we begin to see it. Kathleen DuBois - https://resilience-and-grit.captivate.fm/

  3. Sep 3

    30. From flat broke and deep in debt to Financial Freedom: The hardest comeback of my life

    In today's episode, I share one of the hardest chapters of my life: going from financial abundance to flat broke and deep in debt, and then the hard journey I took to rebuild myself. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes. I share the mistakes I made, the fear and shame I carried, the tough choices that helped me turn things around, and the steps that ultimately led me to becoming completely debt free on September 10, 2019. Seven years later, I have something I once could barely imagine: financial peace. If you’re struggling with money, debt, or simply trying to recover from a difficult season, I hope my story reminds you that you can indeed change your trajectory, even when things seem impossible. You can rebuild. And you can come back stronger. Books and authors that helped change my financial life: The Richest Man in Babylon - George S. Clason The Energy of Money - Maria Nemeth Think and Grow Rich - Napoleon Hill The Total Money Makeover - Dave Ramsey I mentioned that my financial advisor extraordinaire (Cassandra McNulty) is with a wonderful company called Creative Planning https://creativeplanning.com/ Kathleen DuBois - https://resilience-and-grit.captivate.fm/

  4. Aug 27

    29. Who are you hanging around? Who are your five people?

    The people we surround ourself with matters! In this episode, I reflect on how ordinary time spent with positive, uplifting people can leave us feeling lighter, stronger and more hopeful. And I share personal development expert Jim Rohn’s famous idea that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with, and why I’m becoming more intentional about who gets my time and influence. And then I turn the question around: Am I the kind of person who leaves others stronger than I found them? Who’s in your five and who are you in theirs? Kathleen DuBois - https://resilience-and-grit.captivate.fm/

  5. Aug 13

    28. Learning New Things is Hard and Rewarding

    In today's episode, I share what learning to play golf is teaching me about being a beginner, embracing discomfort, and letting other people see me while I’m still learning. I’m discovering that getting better can sometimes feel like getting worse and that there’s something incredibly rewarding about earning improvement through practice, frustration, perseverance and simply showing up again. My biggest takeaway? We are never too old or too accomplished to be beginners. I want to keep learning, stretching and trying things that make me a little uncomfortable. Because sometimes the things that challenge and humble us are the very things that remind us just how alive we are. Onward and upward, Kathleen J. DuBois #KathleenDuBois #ResilienceAndGrit

  6. Aug 6

    27. Be the Light. Bring the Energy.

    Two simple ideas completely changed the way I think about the impact we have on others. In this episode, I explore the difference between battery people and vacuum people and the timeless wisdom to be a lighthouse, not a tugboat. You'll discover how your attitude, words, and presence can either drain those around you—or leave them stronger, more hopeful, and ready to face life's challenges. Episode DedicationThis episode is dedicated to my incredible golf coach, Bob. Thank you for reminding me that great coaches don't just improve our performance, they build our confidence, recharge our spirits, and help us rediscover the joy in the game. #KathleenDuBois #ResilienceAndGrit

  7. Jul 30

    26. Handling Adversity with Grace

    Adversity is something we all have in common. In this episode, I share why I believe resilience isn't built when life is easy. It's forged in the moments when we choose grace over reaction, courage over fear, and faith over despair. Together, we'll explore how adversity can become one of our greatest teachers and how, with time, even our deepest pain can be transformed into purpose. If you're walking through a difficult season, I hope this episode reminds you that you're stronger than you think, you're not alone, and that grace is always a choice. We've got this!

  8. Jul 23

    25. The Stories We Tell Ourselves

    What if one of the biggest factors shaping your future isn't your circumstances, but the conversations happening inside your own mind. In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most powerful lessons from a recent conference in Las Vegas, where our keynote speaker, Cam Awesome, challenged all of us to become the hero of our own story. I also share: Why our self-talk matters more than we thinkHow our thoughts become beliefs and our beliefs drive our actionsWhy changing our inner story can strengthen our resilience Resources Mentioned: Becoming Awesome by Cam F. Awesome https://www.camawesome.com/book Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill https://www.thinkandgrowrich.com/

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Resilience and Grit is a weekly podcast for anyone who has navigated and endured hard things and is ready for a life with more ease, connection, and joy. Through real stories and inspiring conversations, the podcast explores how life’s hardest moments can lead to growth, healing and lasting happiness. If you’re ready to move beyond the endless life cycle of facing challenges head on and into a more meaningful life, this show is for you.

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