In this special solo episode of EZ Conversations, I, Furkhan Dandia, take the helm to delve deep into the profound concept of resilience. As we navigate life's unpredictable waters, resilience emerges as our steadfast companion, guiding us through the storms and helping us rise stronger, time and again.

Drawing from compelling research articles and personal insights, I embark on a reflective journey to explore the essence of resilience. What is resilience, you might ask? It's more than just bouncing back from adversity; it's about harnessing inner strength, adaptability, and perseverance in facing challenges.

Throughout this episode, I unravel the layers of resilience, shedding light on its transformative power in shaping our mindset and behavior. From overcoming setbacks to thriving amid chaos, the benefits of cultivating resilience are boundless.

But how do we cultivate such resilience in our own lives? This is where the heart of our discussion lies. I offer practical strategies and actionable tips from research and personal experience. Whether it's nurturing a growth mindset, fostering social connections, or practicing self-compassion, there are myriad avenues through which we can fortify our resilience muscle.

Join me on this introspective journey as we unlock the secrets to embracing resilience and harnessing its profound influence in navigating life's tumultuous terrain. Together, let's embark on a quest to cultivate resilience, empowering ourselves not just to weather the storms but to thrive in their wake.

1. Sarkar, D. F. and M., Fletcher, D., Sport, S. of, Sarkar, M., School of Health and Social Sciences, Agaibi, Block, (Ed.), W. A. C., Bodin, Bogar, Bonanno, Bonnano, Brennan, Campbell-Sills, Clauss-Ehlers, Connor, Davis, Davydov, DeLongis, … Alexander Grob (Editor-in-Chief)  and  Kristen Lavallee (Managing Editor). (2013, April 8). Psychological resilience. European Psychologist. https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/1016-9040/a000124

2. Schwarz, S. (2018). Resilience in psychology: A critical analysis of the concept. Theory & Psychology, 28(4), 528-541. https://doi.org/10.1177/0959354318783584

3. Fletcher, D., & Sarkar, M. (2012). A grounded theory of psychological resilience in Olympic champions. Psychology of sport and exercise, 13(5), 669-678.
4. Job, V., Walton, G. M., Bernecker, K., & Dweck, C. S. (2013). Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(37), 14837-14842. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1313475110

5. Dong, Y., Li, Y., Xiang, X., Xiao, Z. C., Hu, J., Li, Y., ... & Hu, H. (2023). Stress relief as a natural resilience mechanism against depression-like behaviors. Neuron, 111(23), 3789-3801.

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In this special solo episode of EZ Conversations, I, Furkhan Dandia, take the helm to delve deep into the profound concept of resilience. As we navigate life's unpredictable waters, resilience emerges as our steadfast companion, guiding us through the storms and helping us rise stronger, time and again.


Drawing from compelling research articles and personal insights, I embark on a reflective journey to explore the essence of resilience. What is resilience, you might ask? It's more than just bouncing back from adversity; it's about harnessing inner strength, adaptability, and perseverance in facing challenges.


Throughout this episode, I unravel the layers of resilience, shedding light on its transformative power in shaping our mindset and behavior. From overcoming setbacks to thriving amid chaos, the benefits of cultivating resilience are boundless.


But how do we cultivate such resilience in our own lives? This is where the heart of our discussion lies. I offer practical strategies and actionable tips from research and personal experience. Whether it's nurturing a growth mindset, fostering social connections, or practicing self-compassion, there are myriad avenues through which we can fortify our resilience muscle.


Join me on this introspective journey as we unlock the secrets to embracing resilience and harnessing its profound influence in navigating life's tumultuous terrain. Together, let's embark on a quest to cultivate resilience, empowering ourselves not just to weather the storms but to thrive in their wake.



1. Sarkar, D. F. and M., Fletcher, D., Sport, S. of, Sarkar, M., School of Health and Social Sciences, Agaibi, Block, (Ed.), W. A. C., Bodin, Bogar, Bonanno, Bonnano, Brennan, Campbell-Sills, Clauss-Ehlers, Connor, Davis, Davydov, DeLongis, … Alexander Grob (Editor-in-Chief)  and  Kristen Lavallee (Managing Editor). (2013, April 8). Psychological resilience. European Psychologist. https://econtent.hogrefe.com/doi/10.1027/1016-9040/a000124


2. Schwarz, S. (2018). Resilience in psychology: A critical analysis of the concept. Theory & Psychology, 28(4), 528-541. https://doi.org/10.1177/0959354318783584


3. Fletcher, D., & Sarkar, M. (2012). A grounded theory of psychological resilience in Olympic champions. Psychology of sport and exercise, 13(5), 669-678.
4. Job, V., Walton, G. M., Bernecker, K., & Dweck, C. S. (2013). Beliefs about willpower determine the impact of glucose on self-control. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 110(37), 14837-14842. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1313475110


5. Dong, Y., Li, Y., Xiang, X., Xiao, Z. C., Hu, J., Li, Y., ... & Hu, H. (2023). Stress relief as a natural resilience mechanism against depression-like behaviors. Neuron, 111(23), 3789-3801.



Sponsors of the Podcast:

BetterHelp: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/ez10⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy

We Are Wild for 25% off your first order: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://zen.ai/EZ23⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
If you would like to support EZ Conversations, here are all the ways you can do that:

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Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠



⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠



⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/EzConversations⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


Or find Furkhan's Book, Pursuit of Self Love: 30 Uplifting Messages and Reflections. The Kindle version is available on Amazon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book

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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/furkhan-dandia/support