The One Percent

In this episode, we delve into the transformative practice of mindfulness and explore why it's more relevant than ever in our fast-paced, digital age. Chris and Kiley share insights into the science behind mindfulness, its profound impact on mental health and well-being, and practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into your daily life. Discover how mindfulness can help you cultivate a greater...

Kiley and Chris continue with their series in, "Composure" sharing Chris's experience at his first professional Strongman competition. From unexpected challenges to emotional victories, exploring the journey of pushing boundaries and pursuing greatness. Key Takeaways    Discover the resilience needed to thrive in challenging environments. Learn about the physical and mental obstacles faced in Stro...

Kiley and Chris continue with their series in, "Composure" sharing a personal story of facing unexpected challenges head-on and finding strength in the face of adversity. Kiley and Chris reflect on Kiley's accident and how her training helped her maintain composure in a stressful chaotic situation.   Key Takeaways  Embracing resilience means navigating life's challenges with composure and intentio...

Kiley and Chris continue with their series in, "Composure" sharing the importance of composure and how to regain it using reality testing. Join them as they discuss the difference between disruptive and constructive emotions, how to recognize neutral emotions, and the importance of labeling emotions. Kiley and Chris also share strategies for shifting from disruptive to constructive emotions.   Key...

Kiley and Chris continue with their series in, "Composure" sharing the importance of composure and how to regain it using reappraisal and reality testing.  Join them as they discuss the difference between disruptive and constructive emotions, how to recognize neutral emotions, and the importance of labeling emotions. Kiley and Chris also share strategies for shifting from disruptive to constructiv...

Kiley and Chris dive deep into the intricate world of emotions, exploring how understanding them can empower us to navigate life's ups and downs with resilience. From defining emotions to dissecting the difference between emotions and feelings, they unpack the complexities of our emotional landscape. Join them as they discuss the role of the limbic system, our body's threat detection mechanism, in...

In this episode,  Chris and Kiley delve into the basics of the brain and the behaviors and systems that govern our emotional responses: the limbic system and the pre-frontal cortex. In the conversation, you'll learn why the limbic system is necessary for survival, but isn't always helpful in helping us maintain our composure. If you want to be calm and in-control, you must learn to put the pre-fro...

We can't stop triggering events from happening; but you can learn to navigate them without losing your composure. In this episode,  Chris and Kiley  break down their favorite tactics for dealing with extreme emotions. Along the way, you'll learn the importance of acknowledging, understanding, and managing emotions, especially under stress or adversity, along with how to deal with triggering events...

The key to staying calm and in-control – maintaining your composure – is EQ, or Emotional Intelligence. In this episode,  Chris and Kiley  lay the foundations for understanding EQ and building the skills to stay calm and in-control in any situation. 03:33 Your Emotions impact your success 06:05 Kylie's Journey into Emotional Intelligence 12:20 The Five Building Blocks of EQ 23:21 Empathy isn't sym...

Maintaining your composure–and building a resilient lifestyle–comes down to your ability to stay calm and in-control. In this episode,  Chris and Kiley  discuss the critical skill of Acceptance and its role in helping you stay calm and in-control. In the conversation, they explore various scenarios for exercising Acceptance and discover ways it can boost your capacity for handling challenges. Alon...

Stress is a normal part of everyday life – or is it? In this episode,  Chris and Kiley explore the nature of stress and how it affects the Composure Domain of Resilience. In the conversation, they outline the physical and mental consequences of chronic stress, and share perspectives on dealing with stress in practical, mindful, and intentional ways. As you listen, you'll learn the relationship bet...

Once you've established your Vision, you have to learn how to apply your newfound filters to the real world. The key is building your Composure–your ability to stay calm and in-control under stressful circumstances. In this episode, Chris and Kiley wrap up the Vision Domain and begin our exploration of the Second Domain of Resilience: Composure. Along the way, they'll set the groundwork for upcomi...

Who has authority to make decisions about your life and work? If it's not you, you may not have healthy boundaries in place. In this episode,  Chris and Kiley  discuss how setting boundaries and saying "No" can help you become more resilient. Along the way, you'll learn how to protect your energy and build guardrails that will keep you moving toward your Vision. 03:24 Saying yes to everything 04:4...

Once you establish your Vision, align to your Core Values, and discover your Purpose, you need to set goals. Without them, you'll have no way to know if you're moving in the right direction–assuming you're moving at all. Goals keep you on the right track towards your vision and help you track your progress along the way. In this episode,  Chris and Kiley discuss the importance of goals and share t...

Contrary to what you may have heard, Purpose isn't something you just stumble upon; you must discover it through intentional effort and self-reflection. In this episode of Redefining Resilience,  Chris and Kiley explore the importance of knowing your purpose and how it can guide your personal and professional decisions. Along the way, they'll share personal experiences of living outside purpose an...

Core Values are a vital element to building a Resilient lifestyle. Everyone has Core Values, even if they can't readily identify them. The problem is, if you don't know your Core Values, you won't know how to recognize when your environment conflicts with your values–or what to do about it. In this episode of Redefining Resilience,  Chris and Kiley explore the Core Values and Alignment pillar of t...

If you want to become more resilient, it all starts with Vision. Without Vision, you won't have a sense of purpose or clear goals to guide your decisions. It doesn't mean you won't get where you want to go, but it will be more frustrating and difficult. In this episode,  Chris and Kiley  explore the first domain of resilience and outline the three major components to finding your vision. Along the...

If you want to bounce back from adversity or simply thrive in any situation, you have to be resilient. But you won't get there by accident, you need a goal and a plan to get there. You have to build resilience on purpose, before you need it. In this episode,  Chris and Kiley break down the Six Domains of Resilience and how they interact to form a foundation for a more resilient life.   The Six Dom...

Redefining Resilience is a show built around giving you the tools and a plan to be more resilient in every aspect of your life.   Resilience is "the power to advance despite adversity," or "the ability to adjust or recover readily." Yet, that power or ability doesn't happen by accident, and it doesn't just appear in the midst of adversity–you have to cultivate resilience BEFORE you need it.   Just...