During chaotic times, our ability to adapt is more important than ever. In this episode, resilience expert and author Anne Grady sits down with host Paula Felps to share how to stay grounded in a world that’s changing faster than our nervous systems can keep up. Drawing on personal experiences and insights from her new book EvolvAbility, Anne explains why adaptability is not a soft skill but a critical survival skill.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Anne’s EVOLVE framework and how emotions shape our reactions.
• How to reduce overwhelm and navigate uncertainty with intention.
• How simple, science-backed practices — like gratitude, humor, and setting boundaries — build adaptability over time.

Hope isn’t a soft emotion; it’s a powerful, science‑backed strategy for navigating stress, uncertainty, and the challenges of modern life. In this episode, resiliency expert Dr. Robyne Hanley‑Dafoe joins host Paula Felps to discuss strategies from her new book, I Hope So: How to Choose Hope Even When It’s Hard. Dr. Robyne explains how cultivating a hope practice can calm the nervous system, strengthen resilience, deepen connection, and help us show up more fully for ourselves and others, even in difficult times.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why hope is different from optimism — and why it’s a more sustainable tool for resilience.
• How hope physiologically shifts your brain and body, helping you think more clearly and make better decisions under stress.
• Simple daily practices to build a “hope habit,” from morning rituals to community‑building conversations that elevate your emotional well‑being.

We know we need friends, but finding “our people” can be hard! In this episode, host Paula Felps talks with therapist and author Anna Runkle about why so many of us struggle to build meaningful friendships, how covert avoidance keeps us from true connection, and what practical steps help us identify the relationships that genuinely support who we’re becoming.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why finding your people matters more than simply having people.
• How to recognize red flags, energy drains, and covert avoidance.
• Practical steps and mindset shifts that make adult friendship easier and more authentic.