Resilience isn’t built in motivation — it’s built in what you do even when motivation disappears.

In this episode of Resilience in Action, we break down the power of daily non-negotiables: small, consistent habits that build mental resilience, protect your energy, and strengthen your mindset when life feels overwhelming.

You’ll learn:

• What non-negotiables are and how they build mental strength
• Why consistency beats motivation in habit formation
• How movement, fitness, and mindset support stress management
• How to choose 1–2 daily habits you can stick to this week

🎯 Mini-Action: Pick 1–2 daily non-negotiables that support your mental health, self-discipline, and personal growth— even on your hardest days.

This episode is for anyone interested in:
mental resilience, habit building, self-discipline, stress management, fitness for mental health, mindset coaching, personal development, men’s mental health, and building daily routines.

Resilience is built quietly, in the routines no one applauds.
Start there.

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Most people think resilience is mental toughness.
But when your body is depleted, your mind can’t perform.

In Episode 1 of Resilience in Action, I explain why resilience is biological as well as psychological—and how rebuilding your physical and mental capacity leads to a higher daily output of energy, focus, and stress tolerance.

This episode lays the foundation for sustainable performance, not burnout.

🎧 Listen now and start rebuilding your energy.

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In this episode, Dillon breaks down how running and fitness can literally rewire the brain during depression.

From boosting BDNF — the brain’s natural antidepressant — to disrupting negative thought loops, building resilience, and creating daily purpose, running becomes far more than exercise. It becomes a lifeline.

Dillon explores ten science-backed ways movement can lift you out of darkness:

how consistent training resets the nervous system, why discipline matters more than motivation, and how the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other can rebuild identity, confidence, and hope.

Whether you’re struggling, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the mental health benefits of fitness, this episode offers a grounded, honest look at how running can transform the mind — one mile at a time.

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In this episode, I dive into the powerful lessons from Dr. Gabor Maté’s book When the Body Says No — a deep look into how stress, trauma, and emotional suppression don’t just affect the mind, but actually show up in the body.

We explore how the habits we learn from a young age — like people-pleasing, saying yes when we mean no, or bottling up anger — can lead to burnout, chronic illness, and emotional numbness. This is about more than just physical health; it’s about listening to what your body has been trying to tell you all along.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, disconnected, or like your body is running the show when your mind is saying "I'm fine" — this one’s for you.

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In this emotional return to After the Bell, I share the real reason I’ve been silent for the past few months.

After losing my grandfather — the man who taught me resilience, hard work, and how to stand tall during life’s hardest moments — I wasn’t sure if I could keep going.

But the lessons he passed down reminded me that resilience isn’t about avoiding pain. It’s about walking through it with purpose.

This episode marks a new chapter. A new rhythm. After the Bell is now a daily solo podcast — Monday to Friday — packed with raw stories, mindset tools, and mental strength strategies to help you navigate your own challenges.

If you’ve ever lost someone, felt stuck, or struggled to show up for yourself — this episode is for you.

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