Rethinking Resilience: Doing S.I.D.E.W.O.R.K. to Protect Your Mental Health

Resilience is often praised, but what if we’ve been getting it wrong?In this episode, we take a closer look at why emotional resilience isn’t about grit, grinding, or pushing through at all costs. We explore how focusing only on individual resilience can overlook burnout, grief, inequitable systems, and the realities of high-pressure work, especially in industries where endurance is often glorified.We reflect on personal experiences with loss, leadership, parenting, and burnout, and introduce S.I.D.E.W.O.R.K. an acronym that compiles evidence-based mental health and behavioral science research (primarily Dialectical Behavior Therapy) into a practical framework for maintaining emotional well-being before you’re depleted. This episode is for anyone who feels worn down by the idea that they just need to be “more resilient.” It’s a reminder that resilience isn’t about enduring harm, it’s about taking care of yourself so life’s challenges don’t completely take you out.To contribute to our mission or to access our downloadable infographics and worksheets, find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Music Credit: Nathan Byrne with Reel Byrne Media.Note: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical or therapeutic advice. Such information is not intended nor otherwise implied to be mental health advice or a substitute for mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a mental health or medical professional. If you become distressed and need support, call 988 to access 24/7 mental health support, call 911, or visit your nearest emergency room.