We decided to have a chat and go solo this week to talk about resilience and how we can find more of it to help in all parts of our life. It's an essential quality which we have to cultivate throughout our lives to navigate the challenges which are thrown at us.

So today we bring our experiences as a Sports Psychologist and an elite athlete and we've plenty to share which we think you'll find both interesting and useful.

We cover optimism, feedback and dealing with teenagers. There's the daily parent juggle and ending up in a bush by flying off a mountain bike.

Josie shares how she faced up to some tough feedback and discovered that even uncomfortable criticism can be a powerful gift if you’re brave enough to use it.

The conversation also dives into how kids handle feedback, why parents need to bite their tongues after sports matches and the importance of unconditional love when your child is chasing their passions.

With warmth, humour and some very real tales of scraped knees and life’s curveballs, this episode is a reminder that resilience doesn’t always look heroic—it’s often about the small choices, the brave reframes and keeping a smile when things get tough.

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