What it means to be a Resilience Strategist

I didn’t wake up one day and decide to be a resilience strategist. I became one slowly, in the middle of the mess—when survival turned into strength, and necessity taught me what no classroom ever could.

Resilience isn’t just a buzzword to me. It’s personal. It’s sacred. It’s science and soul. And somewhere along the way, I realized that helping others rebuild after life breaks them was more than a passion. It was a calling.

But let’s start with the basics.

What is Resilience and what is a Resilience Strategist?

Resilience is about moving forward with strength, not returning to who you were before the storm. It’s not about pretending everything is fine or forcing toxic positivity (because yuck). It’s about practical, evidence-based tools (and hope) to walk through pain, process it in healthy ways, and come out stronger.

A resilience strategist bridges the gap between mindset and action, between neuroscience and faith, between what’s happening to you and what can grow within you.

We help people move from theory to transformation. In my case, I offer practical tools rooted in both brain science and biblical truth. Whether it’s through coaching, writing, speaking, podcasting, or leading programs, a resilience strategist equips others to navigate the fire and rebuild with purpose on the other side. It's not just about encouragement, it’s about giving people something to hold onto when everything feels like it’s falling apart.

The path to resilience

As is often the case with those drawn to this kind of work, I didn’t take this path because life was easy. I took it because I’ve lived through the kind of heartbreak, loss, and disorientation that makes you question everything.

If you’ve followed my story, you know that I went through an unwanted divorce right in the middle of the Covid lockdowns of 2020. 

That season wrecked me. But it also remade me. And in the middle of it all, I started searching…not just for healing, but for understanding. I wanted to understand why some people fall apart forever while others find a way to rebuild. I’d seen firsthand how some people find a way to rise after everything falls apart, while others seem frozen in grief. I had learned about resilience as a military spouse, but I wanted to understand what truly made the difference. I wanted to know how the brain rewires after trauma, how faith fuels perseverance, and what it actually takes to feel whole again.

That led me to study neuroscience. To get trained as a coach. To speak truth in spaces that felt heavy. And to start creating tools that didn’t just help people cope,  but helped them heal.

What a Resilience Strategist Really Does

If I had to sum it up, I’d say this:

 A resilience strategist helps you find your footing when the ground beneath you gives way.

We help you:

• Identify what’s weighing you down mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
  
  

• Reframe limiting beliefs rooted in trauma or fear
  
  

• Learn the science of emotional regulation and how to apply it in real life
  
  

• Integrate faith, brain-based tools, and everyday habits that actually help you heal
  
  

• Rebuild your life with intention, courage, and joy
  
  

We don’t pretend we have all the answers. But we walk with you as you find your own.

Why This Work Matters So Much Right Now

We’re living in a time when people are quietly unraveling. Behind the curated reels and productivity hacks, there’s grief, burnout, disconnection, and shame. The world is loud, and so many people feel like they’re drowning in silence.

That’s why resilience work matters. Not because it’s trendy. But because people need real help. Real hope. Real healing.

And that’s what I’m here to offer. Not because I have it all together (I’m human of course), but because I’ve lived what I teach. And I’m still learning too.

I’m currently pursuing my Master’s in Applied Neuroscience and continuing my training in emotional resilience strategies and coaching right in the middle of real life. I don’t come with all the answers. But I come with lived experience, grounded research, a heart for healing, and a deep belief that transformation is possible.

Final Thoughts: Resilience Isn’t a Personality—It’s a Practice

If you’ve ever looked at someone and thought, I wish I were that strong, I want to tell you something: you can be.

Resilience isn’t reserved for the naturally tough. It’s something we can all build—one strategy, one breath, one brave next step at a time.

And if no one’s told you lately: it’s okay to start from where you are. I’m honored to walk with you.

Want to dive into this a bit more? Check out Episode 25: Resilience Is Not a Personality Trait and let me know what you think!

25 Things I’ve Learned After 25 Podcast Episodes

Reflections from a mic, a mess, and a whole lot of grace

When I launched Diamonds in Dumpster Fires, I knew it would be honest. I knew it would be vulnerable. What I didn’t know was how much it would change me. Podcasting isn’t just hitting record—it’s showing up when your voice shakes, your laundry isn’t folded, and your heart is still healing.

Whether you’ve got a podcast, a platform, or just a big messy story you're still learning to love, here are 25 things I’ve learned from 25 episodes:

1. You don’t need to have it all figured out to start.

You just need the guts to show up.

2. Healing is not linear, but it makes for a powerful story.

Turns out, spirals make good stories.

3. People crave honesty more than polish.

Give them your real, not your rehearsed.

4. Your voice matters—even if it trembles.

Especially then.

5. God doesn’t need a stage to move.

He’ll meet someone right through their earbuds and your honesty.

6. Deadlines can be holy ground.

Structure helps creativity (even if you’re dragging your feet and crying into coffee).

7. The “one person” rule is real.

If one person needed to hear it, it was worth it.

8. Not every episode will be your favorite—and that’s okay.

Growth happens in the “meh,” not just the magic.

9. Editing is an act of love.

For your listener. And your future self.

10. Imposter syndrome is persistent, but so are you.

And one of you gets to have the mic.

11. Your story doesn’t have to be tied up in a bow to be shared.

Sometimes it’s better with frayed edges.

12. Faith and neuroscience go together like grace and grit.

You can believe in both brain chemistry and miracles.

13. Silence isn’t failure—it’s space.

God speaks there too.

14. Community starts with courage.

Vulnerability invites connection. Always.

15. You can laugh and cry in the same episode—and so can your listeners.

Permission granted.

16. There will always be someone doing it “better.”

But no one else can tell your story.

17. Taking breaks isn’t quitting.

It’s resisting burnout like a boss.

18. Sometimes the episode you almost didn’t post is the one people needed most.

Trust that nudge.

19. You grow in public—but that doesn’t mean you owe everyone everything.

Keep sacred what needs to be sacred.

20. Your “dumpster fire” might be someone else’s flashlight.

Tell the truth…it lights the way.

21. Weird is welcome.

Turns out quirks are what people connect to.

22. Not everyone will get it.

That’s fine. You’re not everyone’s cup of tea. Be their double shot of espresso instead.

23. Done is better than perfect.

Especially when perfect never hits “publish.”

24. Joy doesn’t mean pretending it’s all okay.

It means choosing to hope anyway.

25. There’s beauty in the broken places—and wisdom in the wounds.

Keep digging. There are still diamonds to find.

Whether you’re behind a mic, behind a journal, or just behind on laundry (hi, it’s me), I hope this reminds you: your voice is needed. Your story is holy. And you’re braver than you think.

Why Diamonds in Dumpster Fires

What a strange title for a podcast, right?

And yet, this phrase has been my anthem over the past several years.

• When I got divorced in the middle of the pandemic and never saw my ex again

• When I tried my hand at dating apps and got played over and over again by guys who had no intention of anything serious with me

• When I had to find a new career, and then do it AGAIN after an unexpected layoff

Finding diamonds in the dumpster fires of life means finding the glimmers of good in an otherwise bad situation. And no, I certainly do not mean in the form of toxic positivity.

Because, first of all, gross.

And second of all…I am the least toxically positive person you’ll probably meet. In fact, I’m a bit grumpy, cynical, and don’t even get me started on a rant about any of the topics above.

But, I do have one thing that gets me through all the craziness of life…God. And no, this isn’t going to turn into a PollyAnna baby-talk sermon. My promise to you is to always be 100% real. And reality sucks sometimes. But, if we see it through, God does have a plan and no, that plan does not always show up with a shiny bow and a dimple. But it will all make sense someday.

Ready to join me on this journey?