Resilience Agenda Radio is for people who want to go a step deeper in understanding mental health, well-being and the good life. We do this through the inspirin...
A Story of Loss, Love and Life with Rachel Havekost – Ep.41
In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of Resilience Agenda Radio, Hadleigh Fischer speaks to Rachel Havekost – writer, storyteller, and author of Where the River Flows – who shares her journey of overcoming an eating disorder, battling anxiety and depression, and finding resilience through Mental Fitness.Rachel opens up about the lessons she learned through 19 years of therapy, the transformative power of group support, and the practical tools that have shaped her recovery. From breathing exercises to journaling, Rachel highlights actionable strategies to strengthen Mental Fitness and make wellbeing a way of life.
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Beating Anxiety and Changing Everything with Dennis Simsek – Ep.40
In this episode of Resilience Agenda Radio, host Hadleigh Fischer sits down with Dennis Simsek, widely known as The Anxiety Guy, to dive deep into anxiety, trauma, and transformation. Dennis, a former professional tennis player turned anxiety expert and author, shares his personal story of battling anxiety, hitting rock bottom, and how he turned his struggles into a mission to help others reclaim their lives.They discuss:Breaking Free from Anxiety – How to move beyond fear, panic, and limiting beliefs.Overcoming Health Anxiety – Practical tools for calming obsessive thoughts and physical symptoms.Somatic Healing and the Mind-Body Connection – Why addressing stored trauma in the body is key to long-term emotional health.
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Action-Steps for Overcoming Trauma with Dr Kate Truitt – Ep.39
In this deeply moving and empowering episode, Hadleigh Fischer sits down with Dr. Kate Truitt, a clinical psychologist, neuroscientist, and trauma expert, to explore the tools and strategies for overcoming trauma and building resilience. Dr. Truitt shares her personal story of loss, grief, and recovery, offering invaluable insights into how we can navigate life’s most challenging moments and emerge stronger.From understanding the neuroscience of trauma to practical Mental Fitness techniques, Dr. Truitt discusses how we can reframe adversity, embrace self-compassion, and build pathways toward growth. Whether you're facing a significant life event or simply seeking ways to improve your mental health, this episode is for you.
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Ruthless Compassion and Self-Acceptance with Dr Marcia Sirota – Ep.38
In this episode, Hadleigh Fischer engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Marcia Sirota, a psychiatrist, author, and founder of the Ruthless Compassion Institute. Dr. Sirota introduces her revolutionary concept of "Ruthless Compassion," blending fierce kindness with clarity and self-awareness to empower individuals to set boundaries, embrace self-acceptance, and navigate life’s challenges effectively.Discover the tools to reject perfectionism, reframe self-defeating thoughts, and heal past wounds while fostering healthier relationships. Whether you're grappling with adversity, seeking to redefine your personal boundaries, or just curious about cultivating emotional resilience, this episode offers a practical roadmap to living a more authentic and empowered life.
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How to Get Your Sh*T Together with Katie Maycock – Ep.37
In this insightful episode, Hadleigh Fischer is joined by burnout expert and founder of Get Your Sh*t Together, Katie Maycock. Together, they dive deep into the realities of stress, the six stages of burnout, and the critical importance of boundaries and resilience. Katie shares her powerful strategies for reframing stress, creating sustainable habits, and prioritizing rest as a cornerstone of Mental Fitness.Whether you're a high performer juggling it all or someone seeking practical tools to manage stress, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you navigate life's pressures and make Mental Fitness a way of life.
Resilience Agenda Radio is for people who want to go a step deeper in understanding mental health, well-being and the good life. We do this through the inspiring language, rituals and tools of Mental Fitness.We make you feel smart, challenged inspired, motivated and proud to talk about mental health in a totally new and approachable way. Each episode, we talk to experts and leading thinkers from around the world to discover new ideas, strategies and tools for developing, improving and maintaining our Mental Fitness – the key life skill of the 21st century. Mental health is a massive topic – so that too often it’s hard to understand, take action on and get excited about. Too often it’s framed by extremes and something to only worry about in a crisis. Resilience Agenda aims to change all that by making mental health more relevant, inspiring and engaging. We empower people to understand and develop their mental health through our inspiring idea of Mental Fitness – Just imagine if we could think about our Mental Fitness just like our physical fitness! In each episode we discover new insights and strateiges for our mental health & well-being and learn more about 10 steps of The Mental Fitness Toolkit. We cover the latest science on mindset, connection, optimism, gratitude, reframing, perspective, connection, writing, movement, resilience, personal values, goal-setting, habit-formation, behaviour change, burnout prevention, and what self-care and stress recovery really mean. Resilience Agenda Radio is hosted by Resilience Agenda founder, best-selling author and sought-after keynote speaker Hadleigh Fischer. Hadleigh’s mission is to change the way people relate to mental health so that it’s more positive, proactive and preventative and to turn Mental Fitness into a global movement.
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