Lessons in Resilience
Lessons in Resilience with Pam Cottman is a podcast that talks about what resilience really looks like, and how to build it.
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You belong here (opens the original)
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What if belonging doesn’t require you to become someone else? “Any belonging that asks us to betray ourselves is not true belonging.” I first read those words from Brené Brown a few years ago, and the concept of belonging has stuck with me ever since. So many of us have experienced that yearning to be part of a group, to feel accepted, cool, not ‘other’ – and so many of us have squished some part of who we really are in order to fit in. But betraying ourselves takes its toll. In this episode, I’
5 tips for when you're feeling impostery (opens the original)
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What do you do when you’re feeling a bit impostery? September can feel wobbly. There’s a lot going on, and it’s easy for all that external stuff to turn inwards – to feel like you don’t know what you’re doing, and how very dare you even try. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 things I'll be doing whenever I notice I'm getting in my own way – from noticing and challenging the negative chat in our heads, to reframing it, talking to someone and, yes, trying coaching. Because thoughts aren’t facts. And
Sod off to the shoulds (opens the original)
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What if some of the things you think you should be doing are actually getting in the way of what you want to be doing? In this episode, I’m talking about the shoulds that can affect the way we feel about ourselves – from how we’re “supposed” to feel, to the stories we tell ourselves about what gives us worth and value. I share a story about going live in my Facebook group in my pyjama bottoms, and the irony that nearly stopped me showing up to share a message about self-worth. Tune in to find ou
Bouncing is for balls - not people (opens the original)
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What if resilience isn't about bouncing back? In this first episode of Series 4, I’m challenging the idea that being resilient means a speedy recovery or carrying on as though nothing happened. Because sometimes - most of the time - resilience isn't bouncy at all. Instead, it can look like rest, patience and taking the time you need to gather yourself and top yourself up before you go again. I share what one story of recovery from injury reminded me about resilience, and how the resilience we se
Welcome back (opens the original)
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After a 2 year break I’m bringing back the podcast series where we talk about what resilience really looks like. The intro music may have changed but I’m still your host, resilience coach, Pam Cottman, and in each episode I’ll be sharing stories, reflections, ideas and practical tools to help you build self-belief, confidence and clarity, even when life gets busy. So you’ll have a kinder, more realistic toolkit for navigating all the inevitable ups and downs of life. The first episode of series
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