094: The Resilience Loop: How Facing Discomfort Builds Inner Strength with Josephine Hunt
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April 15, 2026 · 32 min · Episode 94
About this episode
This episode discusses how facing discomfort can build resilience and inner strength in students and educators, featuring insights from Josephine Hunt.
Discover practical strategies for fostering resilience and emotional wealth in students and educators alike. This episode features insights from Josephine Hunt, a seasoned special education teacher and media voice, who shares how natural consequences, intrinsic motivation, and mindful coaching cultivate resilient learners.Main topics: The resilience loop: understanding how overcoming challenges builds long-term strength Differentiating resilience as a skill versus a fixed trait The impact of social media and technology on youth mental health and resilience Practical classroom strategies: choice, autonomy, and reflective questioning The importance of self-regulation and co-regulation for adults working with youth The role of physical strength and movement in emotional well-being Resources & Links: Josephine Hunt’s Website The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz Dealing with Feelings by Dr. Mark Brackett Brené Brown on Vulnerability Connect with Josephine Hunt: Website YouTube Channel Email Thank you for joining this conversation about resilience, growth, and emotional health in education. Remember to notice one small way SEL showed up in your day and keep nurturing meaningful…
People in this episode
Guest: Josephine Hunt
Topics covered
- resilience
- emotional wealth
- mindful coaching
- youth mental health
- self-regulation
- classroom strategies
Keywords
- resilience
- emotional health
- education
- mindfulness
- social media
- youth
- self-regulation
- classroom strategies
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Four Agreements, Dealing with Feelings
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