EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 56 MIN
Why Rest Feels So Hard When You’re Used to Surviving
from The Unbreakable Podcast · host The Unbreakable Podcast Network
In this powerful episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, host Kait Dinunzio sits down with her "sister from another mister," Denise Dmitruk, for a deep dive into resilience, chronic illness, and the transformative power of self-love.Denise opens up about her life’s "roller coaster," from growing up in a broken home to navigating severe health challenges, including Crohn’s disease, arthritis, and cancer, all while building a career as a nurse and competing as a bodybuilder. Together, they explore the critical difference between Freud vs. Adlerian psychology: are we defined by our past, or by what we choose to do with it?Key Topics Discussed:The Science of How We Rise: Exploring how mindset dictates your response to life’s "stormy waters".Digital Detox & Mental Health: Why "doomscrolling" and social media consumption are the mental equivalent of eating a bag of tortillas and chocolate cake before bed.The Power of "One Small Step": How to handle a full plate by deciding which "bite" to take first.Self-Love After 30: Moving from the nursing mindset of putting everyone else first to finally putting on your own "oxygen mask".Protecting Your Peace: Practical tips for disconnecting, like Kait’s 8:30 PM phone lockout, to improve your "sleep score" and overall wellness.Stick around for the "Debatable" segment where Kait and Denise settle the ultimate prairie debate: Does silverware go handle-up or face-down in the dishwasher?Resources:Grab "Unbreakable" on Amazon: Denise calls it a "page turner" you won't want to put down.- https://a.co/d/08iTmuZnCards Mentioned: Debatable and We’re Not Really Strangers.Connect with us:Like, comment, and share to help us continue "loving on you." Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacyWebsite: http://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.comSubscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: @UnbreakablePodcastNetworkFollow Denise Dmitruk: Instagram: / Saskfit Facebook: / SaskfitLinkedIn: / Denise DmitrukWebsite: https://skft.ca/Watch her first podcast episode with us - https://youtu.be/H8kOWNEwxLU#UnbreakablePodcast #Resilience #MindsetMatters #ChronicIllnessWarrior #SelfLove #MentalHealth #KaitDinunzio #DeniseDmitruk #BodybuildingMindset #DigitalDetox
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In this powerful episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, host Kait Dinunzio sits down with her "sister from another mister," Denise Dmitruk, for a deep dive into resilience, chronic illness, and the transformative power of self-love.Denise opens up about her life’s "roller coaster," from growing up in a broken home to navigating severe health challenges, including Crohn’s disease, arthritis, and cancer, all while building a career as a nurse and competing as a bodybuilder. Together, they explore the critical difference between Freud vs. Adlerian psychology: are we defined by our past, or by what we choose to do with it?Key Topics Discussed:The Science of How We Rise: Exploring how mindset dictates your response to life’s "stormy waters".Digital Detox & Mental Health: Why "doomscrolling" and social media consumption are the mental equivalent of eating a bag of tortillas and chocolate cake before bed.The Power of "One Small Step": How to handle a full plate by deciding which "bite" to take first.Self-Love After 30: Moving from the nursing mindset of putting everyone else first to finally putting on your own "oxygen mask".Protecting Your Peace: Practical tips for disconnecting, like Kait’s 8:30 PM phone lockout, to improve your "sleep score" and overall wellness.Stick around for the "Debatable" segment where Kait and Denise settle the ultimate prairie debate: Does silverware go handle-up or face-down in the dishwasher?Resources:Grab "Unbreakable" on Amazon: Denise calls it a "page turner" you won't want to put down.- https://a.co/d/08iTmuZnCards Mentioned: Debatable and We’re Not Really Strangers.Connect with us:Like, comment, and share to help us continue "loving on you." Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbreakable_legacy/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yourunbreakablelegacy?lang=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575849122753LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/unbreakable-legacyWebsite: http://www.YourUnbreakableLegacy.comSubscribe to Unbreakable’s channel here: @UnbreakablePodcastNetworkFollow Denise Dmitruk: Instagram: / Saskfit Facebook: / SaskfitLinkedIn: / Denise DmitrukWebsite: https://skft.ca/Watch her first podcast episode with us - https://youtu.be/H8kOWNEwxLU#UnbreakablePodcast #Resilience #MindsetMatters #ChronicIllnessWarrior #SelfLove #MentalHealth #KaitDinunzio #DeniseDmitruk #BodybuildingMindset #DigitalDetox
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