Stay Away From Overwhelm: Dr. Kate Lund on Building Family Resilience

In this episode of Teaching Journeys, host Dave Roberts welcomes Dr. Kate Lund, a clinical psychologist and resilience expert, for an insightful conversation about building family resilience and thriving through life's challenges.Dr. Kate shares her personal journey, beginning with her childhood diagnosis of hydrocephalus at age four and the bullying she faced for looking different. These early experiences shaped her passion for understanding people and helping families develop resilience.The conversation explores Dr. Kate's broad definition of resilience as a lifestyle—integrating daily tools and strategies to optimize wellbeing rather than simply overcoming obstacles. She introduces practical techniques to help families manage stress and shift their perspective.She discusses her two books: Bounce, which outlines seven pillars of resilience for children, and Step Away, focused on resilient parenting strategies.A highlight of the episode is Dr. Kate's heartwarming work with her therapy dog, Wally, at Seattle Children's Hospital. She shares touching stories of how Wally brings comfort to children facing serious medical challenges, demonstrating the powerful role animals play in healing and resilience.The episode concludes with Dr. Kate's key message: always focus on the possibility on the other side of every challenge, both for yourself and your children.Dr Lund’s Bio and Contact InformationDr. Kate Lund is a clinical psychologist, keynote speaker, published author, and resilience expert dedicated to helping individuals and families thrive within their own unique contexts. With advanced training from three Harvard-affiliated hospitals and decades of experience in clinical practice, Dr. Lund specializes in emotional intelligence, stress resilience, and sustainable well-being for parents, athletes, and high performers.She is the author of Bounce: Help Your Child Build Resilience and Thrive in School, Sports, and Life and Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting. Dr. Lund also hosts Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate, a podcast that explores the science and lived experience of resilience through conversations with parents, educators, clinicians, and leaders.Known for her relatable, evidence-based approach, Dr. Lund blends clinical expertise with personal insight as the mother of twin boys and while working as a volunteer with her dog Wally as part of the animal assisted therapy program at Seattle Children’s Hospital. Whether on stage, in session, or on the air, she empowers people to step away from overwhelm and step into clarity, connection, and confidence.Connect with Dr. Kate Lund:Website: www.katelundspeaks.comNew Podcast: Resilient Parenting with Dr. Kate (launches March 5th)To find out more about Dave go to davidrobertsmsw.com