Jan 15, 2026: When the Going Gets Tough..... [BY ZOOM]

Meetup is by Zoom in Dec-Jan-Feb

# We gather at 8:00pm by Zoom for 90 min of informal, facilitated discussion based on the assigned podcasts listed below

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NEW YEAR, NEW CHALLENGES
QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT AS YOU LISTEN TO THE 4 SHORT PODCASTS (Total listening time <75 min):
1. How in control are you when faced with an emotional challenge?
2. What tools do you use to effectively manage difficult situations?
3. What strategies mentioned in the podcasts resnate with you as
something that can you learn to improve your emotional agility?
4. Is it really possible to master anything, as suggested by Tony Robbins
or are there some TOUGH GOINGS that seem impossible to master?
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#1
TED
Three secrets from Resilient People (16 min)
Everyone experiences loss, but how do you cope with the tough moments that follow? Resilience researcher Lucy Hone shares three hard-won strategies for developing the capacity to brave adversity, overcome struggle and face whatever may come head-on with fortitude and grace.
Lucy Hone · Resilience expert and researcher builds resilience among individuals, communities and organizations.
https://www.ted.com/talks/lucy_hone_3_secrets_of_resilient_people?

#2
TED
The gift and Power of Emotional Courage (17 min)
Psychologist Susan David shares how the way we deal with our emotions shapes everything that matters: our actions, careers, relationships, health and happiness. In this deeply moving, humorous and potentially life-changing talk, she challenges a culture that prizes positivity over emotional truth and discusses the powerful strategies of emotional agility.
Susan David · Psychologist, researcher, author from Harvard Medical School Susan David studies emotional agility: the psychology of how we can use emotion to bring forward our best selves in all aspects of how we love, live, parent and lead.
https://www.ted.com/talks/susan_david_the_gift_and_power_of_emotional_courage

#3
The Tony Robbins Podcast
How to have the emotional strength to handle anything | Mastering the gift of emotion (30 min)
At 31, Kris Carr, the best-selling author of Crazy Sexy Cancer, was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. Her battle to survive was not just a physical one – the emotional journey she took was remarkable.
You'll hear from Kris, and you'll also witness a one-on-one session between Tony and a client who must learn how to separate from his stress. Tony helps him tap into the higher part of himself that is more than his emotion, and more than just his thoughts.
Finally, Emilee Garfield of the Cancer Core Recovery Project, shares her own experience, and how she is helping others heal through her "movement as medicine" philosophy.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-have-the-emotional-strength-to-handle-anything/id1098413063?i=1000456279077

#4
Debra Kasowski
Develop Your Emotional Strength (11 min)
In this podcast, Debra Kasowski helps you build emotional resilience and strengthen your emotional core by taking a proactive approach to managing your emotions, focusing on what is in your control, learning from your mistakes, embracing challenges, moving with highs and lows, and setting up for your comebacks.
https://debrakasowski.com/2023/08/20/develop-your-emotional-strength/
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