Resilient Humans
by Kevin Wood
Latest episode
Episode 204 - Staying Steady When Things Get Messy w/ Sarah Albert
Episode 204 - Staying Steady When Things Get Messy w/ Sarah Albert
About this podcast
*What if the solution to burnout, division, and overwhelm was building more resilient humans?*
Welcome to Resilient Humans - the show that explores how mental strength, emotional grit, and personal growth can shape a better world.
Hosted by Kevin Wood, a CrossFit coach, mindset trainer, and firefighter, this podcast features inspiring interviews with everyday people who’ve overcome adversity. Pllus practical strategies you can use to build resilience in your own life.
Whether you’re a leader, parent, athlete, or simply someone who wants to bounce back stronger, you’ll find tools here to thrive at work, at home, and in your community.
🎙️ New episodes every Monday.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 207 episodes
- Episode 204 - Staying Steady When Things Get Messy w/ Sarah Albert · 49 minIn this episode of Resilient Humans, I'm joined by Sarah Albert, a mortgage industry leader with over 17 years of experience, to explore the lessons entrepreneurship teaches us…
- Episode 203: Will it make the boat go faster? · 14 minAre you actually making progress — or just staying busy? In this episode of Resilient Humans, Kevin explores the simple but powerful question: “Will it make the boat go faster?”…
- Episode 202 - The Scale Isn't Lying - You're Asking It the Wrong Question · 26 minThe scale can be useful. But it can also be incredibly misleading if you expect it to tell you more than it actually can. In this episode of Resilient Humans, Kevin breaks down…
- Episode 201: Something Is Better Than Nothing… Until It Becomes Your Default · 17 min“Always something, never nothing” is a phrase Kevin uses all the time. And it still matters. On hard days, during injury, when life gets chaotic, or when motivation is low, doing…
- Episode 200! The Achievement Trap w/ Mark England · 1 h 5 minWhat happens when you're constantly achieving, but never quite feel like you're doing enough? For the milestone 200th episode of Resilient Humans, I'm welcoming back Mark England…
- Episode 199: What's the Cost of Constant Achievement? · 25 minWhat if the pursuit of getting the most out of life is actually preventing you from enjoying it? In this episode of Resilient Humans, Kevin shares a personal struggle with…
- Episode 198: Sacred Grit, Authenticity, and Becoming the Man You Really Are w/ Jason Lyle · 45 minIn this episode, I welcome Jason Lyle back to the podcast to talk about his new book, The Sacred Grit. Jason first joined me last year, and this conversation takes us even deeper…
- Episode 197: Nobody Is Coming to Save You · 17 min“Nobody is coming to save you” sounds harsh. But this episode isn’t about doing everything alone. It’s about understanding the difference between support and rescue. Your doctor…
- Episode 196: Recap and Summer · 7 minAs summer gets into full swing, Resilient Humans is taking a short break. In this episode, Kevin reflects on some of the biggest lessons from the past year—from resilience and…
- Episode 195: What My Dad's Final Week Taught Me About Health · 13 minThis episode is different. It's personal. A few weeks ago, Kevin's father fractured his hip and ultimately passed away. During his final week in the hospital, Kevin and his…
- Episode 194: From Fixing Yourself to Strengthening Yourself · 11 minWhy do you exercise? For many people, the answer changes over time. What starts as a desire to lose weight, look better, or "get back in shape" often evolves into something much…
- Episode 193 - The Real Test Wasn’t the Lifts · 9 minWhat happens when you put in the work… and the result still isn’t what you hoped for? In this episode of Resilient Humans, Kevin reflects on the recent CrossFit Total at CrossFit…
- Episode 192 - Post-Traumatic Growth w/ Cody Gillies · 59 minIn this episode, I sit down with Cody Gillies — a career and volunteer firefighter, husband, father of two, and someone who’s walked through trauma, addiction, depression, and a…
- Episode 191 - TDEE Explained: Why Your Workouts Aren’t the Whole Story · 15 minMost people think their workouts drive their results—but they only make up a small part of the picture. In this episode, I break down TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) and…
- Episode 190 - 6 Signs You’re Lacking Resilience (And What To Do About It) · 13 minIn this episode of Resilient Humans, Kevin flips the script on resilience by exploring what it looks like when it’s missing. Most people don’t walk around thinking they lack…
- Episode 189: Grit, Softness, and the Reality of the Fire Service w/ Scott Hewlett · 1 h 17 minIn this episode, I sit down with Scott Hewlett — a second-generation firefighter, instructor, peer support leader, and host of the Multiple Calls Podcast — for a conversation…
- Episode 188: Age is a Mindset · 9 minIn this episode of Resilient Humans, Kevin challenges one of the most common (and limiting) beliefs we hear as we age: “I’m getting old.” Inspired by a 99-year-old man training…
- Episode 187: Get Younger As You Age w/ Jesse Bond · 59 minIn this episode, I sit down with Jesse Bond — president of Southwest Fire Academy, firefighter, and someone who’s built his life around doing hard things on purpose. Jesse has…
- Episode 186: Reacting vs Responding (revisited) · 15 minIn this episode of Resilient Humans, Kevin revisits one of his most important topics from 2022—the difference between reacting and responding—and updates it with deeper insight…
- Episode 185: Lessons from Fire School · 29 minI'm back from fire school (thanks Southwest Fire Academy) and ready to share some stories and lessons learned. These lessons aren't just for first responders. They can be…
