Reframing Resilience

Liz Moore, Health & Wellbeing Strategist

What does resilience mean to you? The more I’ve asked this question, the more I’ve realised how differently we each interpret the word. I’ve been called resilient many times. Sometimes I’ve worn it with pride; at others it has felt like a burden, as though being resilient means I’m not affected by the difficult things life throws at us. Reframing Resilience grew from that frustration and a desire to do something positive with it. Through honest conversations, I explore what resilience means to different people and how we might reframe it.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    Resilience Is Knowing When to Slow Down with Michala Sales

    What happens when you're ambitious, determined and used to getting things done, but your body is telling you to slow down? In this episode of Reframing Resilience I'm joined by Michala Sales, founder of Michala's Creatives Ltd and a graphic designer and brand strategist who has learnt to navigate the challenges of chronic illness while continuing to build a creative business. Michala shares her experiences of living with endometriosis and adenomyosis, the impact on her physical and mental wellbeing and how she's gradually learnt to work with her body rather than against it. We explore the importance of flexibility, the power of small and sustainable habits and how difficult it can be to give ourselves permission to rest, particularly when we're used to looking after everyone else. We also talk about self-criticism, vulnerability, asking for support and why slowing down doesn't have to mean giving up on our ambitions. One of my favourite takeaways from our conversation is the idea that sometimes we need to slow down to go faster. Because resilience isn't always about pushing through. Sometimes it's about recognising what we need today and allowing ourselves to adapt. About Michala Michala Sales is the founder of Michala's Creatives Ltd, a graphic design and brand strategy business. Through navigating chronic illness, self-doubt and the realities of building a creative business, Michala has learnt that resilience isn't about pushing harder. It's about learning to work with ourselves rather than against ourselves. Her approach is rooted in adapting to life's challenges, finding hope in unexpected places and recognising the value of taking one small step at a time. This philosophy shapes both how she supports her clients and how she approaches her own health, creativity and ambitions. How to Find Michala Instagram: @michalascreative Business: Michala's Creatives Ltd Join the Conversation I'd love to know what resonated with you from this episode. Have you ever found that slowing down actually helped you move forward? You can connect with me at Liz Moore Wellness and share your thoughts. And remember, resilience isn't about never struggling. It's about finding a way forward that works for you.

  2. Nov 3

    Resilience: The Strength in Reaching Out with Asha Shah

    What does it really mean to be resilient? Is it about being strong for everyone around us or might there be strength in recognising when we need one another? In this episode of Reframing Resilience I speak with Asha Shah, personal brand and fashion stylist and founder of Distinct Styling. Asha shares her experiences of losing her father and grandfather and how she found herself being the strong one for those around her while privately navigating her own grief. We explore the difference between appearing resilient and how we actually feel inside. As a stylist Asha is passionate about helping people feel confident in who they are. Our conversation takes us beyond the wardrobe to explore body image, the impact of comments about our appearance and the assumptions we make about others based on what we see. But one of the biggest themes to emerge is the importance of connection. When someone tells us they're ok, how often do we take that at face value? And when we know someone is struggling, do we wait for them to ask for help or do we take the initiative to reach out? Asha shares a powerful example of checking in on a friend and how something as simple as a phone call can make a real difference. We also explore how we process difficult emotions, the importance of learning from mistakes and a simple writing practice that gave me goosebumps during our conversation. In this episode, we explore: The difference between being strong and feeling resilient Grief and the pressure to hold everything together Body image, confidence and looking beyond appearances Why "I'm ok" doesn't always mean someone is ok The power of reaching out rather than waiting to be asked Learning from failure and finding ways to process difficult emotions About Asha Asha Shah is a personal brand and fashion stylist with a passion for helping individuals look and feel their most confident. Through her work at Distinct Styling she crafts intentional, elevated looks that go beyond the wardrobe by aligning style with identity and purpose. Whether working with private clients or building a brand's visual presence Asha brings her expertise and a deeply personal touch to everything she does. Find Asha Website: https://www.distinctstyling.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livefashionlovestyle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashametulshah

  3. Oct 28

    Resilience, Delegation and the Strength in Offering Support with Vicky Stanton

    What if resilience wasn't just about how we cope, but how we support one another? Being seen as strong, capable and resilient can come with expectations. We might feel that we should be able to cope with everything ourselves, while those around us may assume that we don't need their support. In this episode of Reframing Resilience, I'm joined by business and personal coach Vicky Stanton to explore how we can challenge these assumptions and rethink both giving and receiving support. We talk about the pressure many women feel to do everything and how we might reframe asking for help by thinking of it as delegation. After all, delegation is recognised as a strength in leadership, so why do we sometimes see asking for help in our personal lives as a weakness? Vicky shares her experience of losing her mum while working in a senior leadership role and how being perceived as someone who could always cope meant her need for support was overlooked. We also explore the idea that resilient people aren't made of Teflon. As Vicky says, "Stuff does stick and stuff does hurt." Being strong doesn't mean we're unaffected by what happens to us. And perhaps one of the most important messages from our conversation is that we don't always have to wait to be asked before offering help. Sometimes recognising what someone needs and offering something practical can make all the difference. We finish with Vicky's beautifully simple resilience reframe: just do your best today. About Vicky Vicky Stanton is a qualified and accredited business and personal coach and a certified grief and loss coach. She works with business owners and senior leaders, helping them recognise how personal development can positively influence their lives, careers and businesses. Vicky believes passionately that we can all do, be and have anything we choose. Outside her coaching work, Vicky has been involved with Girlguiding UK since she was a young member and has spent over 40 years as a uniformed leader. It's something that keeps her young at heart and enjoying life. Find Vicky Website: https://vickystanton.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vickystanton/

  4. Oct 21

    Resilience Is Not Doing It All Alone with Shannon Holdstock

    What if being resilient isn't about managing everything yourself but recognising when you need support? In this episode of Reframing Resilience, Liz is joined by Shannon Holdstock to explore the emotional impact of constantly keeping going and why asking for help can be a strength rather than a weakness. As a business owner and mum of two, Shannon knows how easily the demands of work, family and everyday life can become overwhelming. She shares her experience of a particularly challenging period when she found herself in survival mode, continuing to do everything that needed doing while emotionally struggling. Together, Liz and Shannon explore: The difference between getting through something and feeling resilient How stress can build when we move from one responsibility to the next without pausing Why self-care shouldn't become another job on our to-do list The importance of recognising and expressing our emotions Why asking for help can feel so difficult The value of support networks, boundaries and connection How gratitude can help us find perspective during challenging times Shannon's resilience reframe brings the conversation back to boundaries, mindset and recognising that we cannot do everything ourselves. Perhaps resilience isn't simply about how much we can cope with but about recognising what we need to help us through. About Shannon Shannon Holdstock is a Property Finder at Starris Property. Alongside running her business and managing clients, she balances the demands of family life with two young children and a dog. Drawing on her own experiences, Shannon brings an open and relatable perspective to the pressures of modern life and the importance of making space to pause, reset and look after ourselves. Find Shannon Website: https://www.starris.co.uk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/starris_property/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/starrisproperty LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sholdstock/

  5. Oct 14

    Resilience Is Built, Not Born with Sarah Brason

    What has someone had to live through to become the person we now describe as resilient? In this episode of Reframing Resilience I'm joined by Sarah Brason, Grief Navigator, creative entrepreneur and brand strategist. Sarah and I explore what it really means to be seen as strong and resilient and the experiences that can sit behind those labels. We talk about the burden that can come with being “the strong one”, why appearing resilient doesn't mean we aren't struggling and how being seen as capable can sometimes make it harder to ask for help. Sarah openly shares some of the experiences that have shaped her own understanding of resilience, including sexual assault when she was 19 and the loss of her daughter Rowan before she was born. We talk about grief, survival, vulnerability, the emotions we don't always expect to feel and the importance of giving ourselves space to actually feel and process what we've been through. Sarah shares a powerful analogy; a seed has to sit in the darkness and crack open before it can grow. Perhaps resilience is similar. We don't have to be grateful for the difficult things that happen to us but they become part of our story and can shape the strength and capacity we carry forward. This conversation left me reflecting on something I think we often forget: when you look at someone who seems incredibly strong or resilient, take a moment to wonder what they may have lived through to become that person. Resilience isn't something we're born with. It is built, slowly, through what we've experienced, processed and survived. And sometimes resilience might not be about pushing through at all. It might be about having the capacity to stop, listen and feel. About Sarah Sarah Brason is a Grief Navigator, creative entrepreneur and brand strategist who loves exploring the intersection of creativity, resilience and human potential. She believes that even the hardest experiences can teach us something meaningful and is passionate about helping others embrace who they are and what's possible for them next. Find Sarah Website: griefnavigator.co.ukInstagram: @grief_navigatorLinkedIn: Sarah Brason - Own Your Story Content note: This episode includes discussion of sexual assault, baby loss and grief.

  6. Oct 7

    Resilience, Awareness and the Power of Choice with Michele Kruse

    What if resilience isn't about becoming stronger but becoming more aware? In this episode of Reframing Resilience, I'm joined by Michele Kruse, coach, facilitator, speaker and management consultant, and founder of Bluestreak Performance. Michele and I explore the role that awareness, curiosity and choice can play in resilience. We talk about the stories we tell ourselves, assumptions and perceptions, what is within our control and what isn't, asking for help, trust, recovery, and why telling someone they simply need to be "more resilient" can be so unhelpful. One of the practical ideas that really stayed with me from our conversation was Michele's simple question to create a pause before reacting: is this my perception, or is this fact? And when I ask Michele for her resilience reframe, one word keeps coming up: choice. Choosing our perspective. Choosing our actions. Choosing recovery. Choosing to ask for help. This is a conversation about moving away from resilience as simply becoming tougher and towards greater awareness of ourselves, our responses and the choices available to us. About Michele Michele Kruse is a coach, facilitator, speaker and management consultant who helps leaders, sales professionals, teams and entrepreneurs improve performance through stronger leadership, influence and communication. Through Bluestreak Performance, she works with organisations to develop leadership capability, sales effectiveness and high-performing teams, helping people achieve results through others. Michele is also Regional Director for The Athena Network in Lincolnshire and founder of JAM, a creative handmade brand reflecting her passion for creativity and entrepreneurship. Drawing on behavioural science, psychometric tools and extensive international business experience, Michele combines commercial insight with a practical, people-focused approach to help individuals and organisations navigate change, build trust and perform at their best. Find Michele:Bluestreak Performance

  7. Sep 30

    Why I’m Reframing Resilience

    What does resilience mean to you? In this introductory episode of Reframing Resilience I share why a word I once wore as a badge of honour has started to feel very different. I explore my own experience of being labelled as resilient, why resilience can sometimes feel more like an expectation than a strength, and why I'm particularly interested in the ideas of recovery, adaptability and elasticity. I don't have the answers. That's exactly why I've started this podcast. Through a series of honest conversations, I want to explore what resilience means to different people and whether there might be some healthy reframes to explore. So, what does resilience mean to you?

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What does resilience mean to you? The more I’ve asked this question, the more I’ve realised how differently we each interpret the word. I’ve been called resilient many times. Sometimes I’ve worn it with pride; at others it has felt like a burden, as though being resilient means I’m not affected by the difficult things life throws at us. Reframing Resilience grew from that frustration and a desire to do something positive with it. Through honest conversations, I explore what resilience means to different people and how we might reframe it.

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  • Creator
    Liz Moore, Health & Wellbeing Strategist
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Liz Moore, Health & Wellbeing Strategist
  • Show Website
    Reframing Resilience