Get in the Bin: Why “What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger” is a Crock of Sh*t

This one’s for every woman who’s ever been told to bounce back, build character through trauma, or just be strong—while quietly holding the world on her shoulders.In this solo episode, I’m swinging open the emotional doors and chucking one of the most toxic phrases straight in the bin: 👉 “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” Nah. Not today, Doris. Get in the bin.Here’s the truth: 🧠 Trauma doesn’t automatically gift you wisdom. 💥 Adversity isn’t your coach. 🔥 And strength? It isn’t always the answer.What you really need is to be better resourced, not just tougher. I’ll show you how your inner edge—your grounded strength, clarity, and recovery rituals—can help you lead, live, and love without constantly white-knuckling it through life.You’ll hear: 💬 The emotional toll of “keeping it together” 🛠️ The six domains of real resilience (not wellness-washed BS) ❤️‍🩹 Why recovery is the missing piece in the resilience puzzle 💡 What to do when life shakes you to your bloody coreWe’re not performing strength here. We’re reclaiming energy, clarity, and calm. And we’re doing it on our terms. One swear word and boundary at a time.Mentions & Resources: 💥 Six Domains of Resilience – Dr. Yossi (Yuri) Ruso’s framework 💬 What are the other phrases we need to put in the bin? Drop me a message. Let’s build the ultimate list of things that boil our collective piss.Sarah is the founder of FoundHer Fire—a membership space for experienced women in business who know real success isn’t just about strategy, it’s about self; a place, a space, a community where women find their fire, for women who aren't done yet and who are ready to write their own rules of success. Sarah also co-founded The Plot Twist (un)Awards, celebrating female founders and women smashing through glass ceilings with purpose, passion and joy. Find out more about me and how I can work with you: On LinkedIn On Instagram On the Web Or drop me an email [email protected]