About this episode

This episode explores resilience and handling resentment in the context of military life with Dr. Michelle Kirk.

26.Resilience may look different than you think. And what fuels resilience? We discuss it all in today's episode with doctorate-level performance psychology professional Michelle Kirk. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction and guest background 01:00 - Resilience, recovery, and team sport of military life 02:20 - Understanding resentment and unmet expectations 03:00 - Michelle’s journey into performance and resilience psychology 04:00 - Motivation rooted in athletic experience and studying behavior 05:30 - How resilience differs across domains and the importance of rest 06:50 - Resilience versus grit: definitions and misconceptions 08:36 - Parallels between sports and military family resilience 10:00 - Rest, recovery, burnout, and capacity for resilience 12:12 - Building resilience to handle stress, adversity, and pressure 13:45 - Domains of resilience and areas for self-awareness 15:39 - Unique challenges of military spouse resilience and recovery strategies 17:30 - The importance of community and shared language 18:57 - Recognizing energy depletion and capacity limits 20:12 - Domains of well-being and intentional self-care 22:36 - Practicing intuitive and effective self-care 24:44…

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