Resilience isn’t something you’re born with—it’s a skill you train. In this episode, Kyle Shepard, a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy, resilience instructor, Guinness World Record holder, and writer on Substack, dives deep into the power of intentional stress and why controlled discomfort is the key to growth. He shares his journey of pushing physical and mental limits, how he trained for a world record in burpees, and the mindset shifts that allow you to respond—not react—to life’s toughest challenges.

Kyle doesn’t just write about resilience—he lives it. His Substack is packed with insights on mental toughness, stress training, and personal growth, making him the perfect guest to break down how to train your mind like a muscle.

🔥 Topics Covered:

* Why resilience is a skill, not a trait

* The science of stress & how to use it to your advantage

* Intentional stress challenges for mental & physical toughness

* How to train your mind like a muscle

* The lesson behind “I’m not okay, but I will be”

🎧 Listen now and start training your resilience today!

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