What if the reason change hasn’t lasted… isn’t your discipline, motivation, or willpower but your mindset?

In this episode, I’m joined by Jamie Elston, a mindset-led coach whose personal journey challenges everything we’ve been taught about fitness, success, and self-worth.

Jamie grew up carrying the label of “the fat kid.” Years of bullying, body shame, and all-or-nothing thinking shaped how he saw himself long after the moments had passed. By 18, that internal struggle led to anorexia. Even when his body changed, the disconnection didn’t.

It wasn’t until one simple sentence from a coach reframed everything that Jamie stopped chasing extremes and started building a life that actually felt sustainable.

That moment changed not just how he trained but how he lived.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Why motivation fades and mindset is what makes change stick
• How old labels quietly dictate our choices and self-worth
• The danger of all-or-nothing cycles and “starting again Monday”
• Why doing less (not more) often leads to better results
• Why external success doesn’t create internal peace without inner work
• The mindset shifts that genuinely set you up for a different year ahead

This episode isn’t about New Year hype, punishment, or pushing harder.

It’s about alignment, self-trust, and designing change that lasts.

If you’ve ever felt tired of trying, failing, and starting again this conversation will meet you where you are and show you a more compassionate way forward. 🌱

🎧 Listen in and ask yourself:
What story am I still living from and am I ready to rewrite it?

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The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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If you don’t know where to start right now, this episode is for you.

This is not a New Year’s resolution conversation.
It’s not about motivation, wishful thinking, or waiting for the “right time.”

This episode is for anyone navigating change whether that’s a career shift, the end of a relationship, burnout, health changes, menopause, or the quiet realisation that life looks very different to how you imagined it would by now.

In this episode, we explore why planning feels so hard after significant change, and why avoiding a plan often keeps us stuck rather than protected. We redefine what a real plan actually is not a rigid schedule or perfect vision, but a clear direction supported by simple structure and meaningful deadlines.

You’ll be guided through 10 practical strategies to help you create a plan that works in real life, including:

• How to identify the season of life you’re actually in
• Why choosing one clear focus reduces overwhelm
• How to define what “better” really means for you
• The role of deadlines as self-trust, not pressure
• How to build structure before motivation
• What to remove when energy feels low
• How to handle resistance without self-judgement
• Why clarity comes from action, not before it

This episode is designed to be listened to slowly. Pause when you need to. Write things down. Then choose one small action and take it without waiting for Monday or the new year.

2026 doesn’t need to be perfect.
It just needs to be intentional.

🎧 Listen. Reflect. Decide. Move.

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The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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Have you ever woken up one day and realised life will never be the same again? Maybe it was after a divorce, the loss of a job, a family breakdown, or just that creeping feeling that you’ve lost yourself along the way. You know something has shifted, but the question is: Where do I start? How do I find myself again?

In this powerful episode of The Resilience Movement Podcast, I walk with you through the process of moving from stuck to strong. Together, we’ll explore what to do when you feel lost, how to take those very first steps, and what it really means to become the person you want to be.

You’ll hear practical strategies, heartfelt stories, and tools you can use right now to:

• Accept that life has changed and stop fighting the “old normal.”
• Identify small, intentional actions that help you ground yourself.
• Reconnect with your future self and start living from that place today.
• Build momentum through consistency instead of chasing big leaps.
• Stay on track when distractions and old patterns try to pull you back.
• Handle setbacks with compassion, not self-criticism, so they strengthen you instead of break you.
• Celebrate growth over perfection — because progress is what truly matters.

This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to have it all figured out. Growth is not about never stumbling; it’s about learning to rise each time, stronger and clearer than before. Just like when you learned to walk as a baby — nobody doubted you’d make it, even when you fell. That same belief is what you need to hold for yourself today.

If you’ve been feeling pulled in different directions, questioning your worth, or wondering if you’ll ever feel like you again, this episode will meet you exactly where you are. You’ll leave with hope, perspective, and practical steps to start rewriting your story.

✨ From stuck to strong, from lost to found — you have everything within you to create the life you deserve.

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The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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Compartmentalizing & Emotional Intelligence: How to Stay on Track When Life Gets Messy

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Ever had one of those days where one bad moment threatens to derail everything? A tough conversation before a meeting. A personal issue that bleeds into work. A challenge that sits heavy on your mind and steals your focus.

In this episode, I’m diving into the art of healthy compartmentalizing — the skill of putting challenges into a “mental box” so you can stay focused on what matters most right now, and come back to deal with those challenges later. When paired with Emotional Intelligence, this becomes one of the most powerful tools for resilience, leadership, and personal growth.

I share a defining chapter from my own journey — a moment when life threw me into chaos just weeks after launching a new business. With my back against the wall, bills to pay, clients to serve, and no time to fall apart, I had to dig deep and use these skills to keep moving forward.

This isn’t about avoiding problems or pushing feelings down forever. It’s about managing your emotional state, protecting your focus, and giving yourself permission to show up fully — even when things are messy behind the scenes.

You’ll learn:
✨ The 4 components of Emotional Intelligence and how they help you compartmentalize effectively
✨ Practical tools to keep emotions from spilling into the wrong moments
✨ Why this skill builds resilience, resourcefulness, and trust — in yourself and in others
✨ How to create boundaries, rituals, and “reset buttons” to help you shift your state quickly

Whether you’re leading a team, running a business, or navigating life’s curveballs, this episode will help you stay steady, protect your energy, and keep moving toward your goals — even in the middle of a storm.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to box it, focus, and keep going.

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The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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Have you ever said you want something—better health, more time, a new chapter—and then found yourself doing the exact opposite?

In this episode of The Resilience Movement Podcast, Donna dives deep into the real reasons we self-sabotage—and how to stop. From emotional eating and procrastination to listening to others' doubts instead of your own truth, this is a powerful, eye-opening conversation that will help you spot the patterns keeping you stuck.

We’ll unpack:

• Why self-sabotage is often rooted in fear and identity
• How everyday language like “I’ll try” quietly holds us back
• The beliefs that shape our actions and internal dialogue
• Real-life examples around food, productivity, and self-worth
• Simple steps to shift from sabotage into self-trust

Plus, Donna shares thought-provoking questions to help you reflect, realign, and move forward with kindness and clarity.

If you’ve ever felt like your biggest obstacle is you—this episode is for you. 💛

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If you're ready to create a better life and face challenges with confidence rather than being overwhelmed by adversity, you’re in the right place. Hosted by Donna Moulds, The Resilience Movement draws on Donna’s wealth of experience in overcoming adversity, pushing beyond limits, and emerging stronger, more confident, and full of purpose and passion for life.

The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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In this episode of The Resilience Movement, I’m joined by Toby Whittington – an advocate, academic, and coach whose diverse life experience has shaped his powerful work in relational wellness. With over three decades of self-employment across creative, charitable, and sustainability-focused industries, Toby’s journey took a deeply personal turn following his diagnosis with Klinefelter’s Syndrome (47 XXY). Rather than viewing this as a limitation, Toby reframed his experience into a path of self-acceptance, later embracing his identity as a proud intersex person.

Today, he’s an accredited sexologist, a relationship coach, and a master’s student in counselling, using both lived and scholarly insight to guide others in forming Whole-Person Relationships.

We explore:

✨ What it means to be in a Whole-Person Relationship – and why this framework is vital in today’s disconnected world

✨ How Toby’s diagnosis became a catalyst for deeper self-love, identity integration, and emotional resilience

✨ The limiting beliefs many carry around love, intimacy, and identity – and how Toby has challenged these, personally and professionally

✨ How trauma-informed coaching, academic theory, and real-world experience combine to support healing in relationships

✨ Why vulnerability is not a weakness, but a bridge to deeper connection with oneself and others

✨ Practical advice for those beginning their own journey toward relational authenticity and self-trust

This conversation is rich in insight for anyone navigating personal reinvention, emotional healing, or seeking a more compassionate approach to connection. Whether you're beginning your healing journey or a seasoned practitioner looking to deepen your understanding of relational dynamics, Toby offers a grounded and integrative perspective that blends academic rigor with human warmth. 🔗 To connect with Toby or learn more about his work, you can find him at https://www.whole-person-relationships.com/ 🧡 As always, thank you for listening to The Resilience Movement. If this episode resonates with you, please leave a review and share it with someone you care about.

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The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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🎙️ Welcome to The Resilience Movement Podcast — I’m your host, Donna Moulds, and I’m so glad you’re here.

This podcast is about more than just “getting through” tough times — it’s about rising, rebuilding, and reclaiming the life you deserve. We’re here for the deep work — not surface-level positivity or quick fixes. Because when life knocks you down, you don’t need platitudes… you need tools, truth, and people who’ve walked the path.

Resilience isn’t something you either have or don’t — it’s something you build, moment by moment, choice by choice.

And today, we’re leaning into a conversation that’s long overdue — a raw, honest look at men’s mental health, emotional well-being, and what it really means for a man to take the lead in his own life — not just in career or fitness or finance — but internally.

And to help us unpack this, I’m joined by someone who walks this talk every day.

He’s a certified coach, a straight-shooter, and someone I deeply admire for the way he holds space for men to come home to themselves — with clarity, courage, and compassion.

Please welcome to The Resilience Movement, Stephen Cole — the founder of Emotional Wisdom and a powerful voice in the movement to change the way men see themselves and each other.

Lets Talk Mens Wellbeing, Relationships with Steve Cole - Emotional Wisdom

In this episode, we’ll explore Stephen’s personal story — what led him to coach men, and why this work matters now more than ever.

We’ll talk about the silent weight many men carry — the pressure to perform, to provide, to hold it all together — and the cost of never being taught how to process, feel, or express what’s really going on beneath the surface.

Stephen shares insight into the emotional barriers many men face, how he creates safety in his coaching spaces, and what it looks like when a man finally gives himself permission to be both strong and soft, capable and vulnerable.

We also talk legacy — how this inner work transforms not only men’s lives, but how they show up in fatherhood, in their relationships, and in the impact they leave behind.

If you’re a man who’s been pushing through, or someone who loves one — this episode is for you.

Let’s dive in.

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The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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🎙️ Episode Title: Don’t Let Your Story Keep You Small
Host: Donna Moulds | The Resilience Movement

Have you ever felt like your past disqualified you from becoming who you truly are? That your mistakes, your pain, your story — somehow made you less than? In this raw and reflective episode, Donna shares her personal journey through divorce, family estrangement, guilt, and the deep process of self-forgiveness.

She opens up about the shame that shaped her identity and the moments that triggered a shift — including a life-changing quote from Brené Brown and learning to embrace gratitude in its simplest form.

✨ Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is let go of the story that tells us we’re not enough.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• Why shame and guilt can be the most debilitating emotions we carry
• How generational expectations shaped Donna’s early beliefs about marriage and failure
• The moment she realised healing had to start with her — not with everyone else
• The quiet power of gratitude to soften pain, even when life still feels messy
• Why forgiveness — especially self-forgiveness — is not for others, but for you

This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t a straight line, and you don’t need to have it all together to begin. Your story doesn’t make you small. It makes you wise. And your voice just might be the light someone else is waiting for.

💬 If this touched something in you, I’d love to hear from you.
Message me, share your story, or let me know what part resonated.

Until next time — keep softening where you can, and never let your story keep you small.

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If you're ready to create a better life and face challenges with confidence rather than being overwhelmed by adversity, you’re in the right place. Hosted by Donna Moulds, The Resilience Movement draws on Donna’s wealth of experience in overcoming adversity, pushing beyond limits, and emerging stronger, more confident, and full of purpose and passion for life.

The Resilience Movement is here to help you discover the tools, strategies, and mindset needed to build the life you deserve. It’s not just about resilience—it’s about uncovering your true self, fostering self-love and self-worth, and cultivating trust and belief in your ability to thrive. You have one life, so why not make it extraordinary?

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