Building Grit: How Choice Suffering Builds Resilience for Life

Building Grit: How Choice Suffering Builds Resilience for Life

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2189620/fan_mail/new] What if the secret to becoming more resilient isn't avoiding hardship, but intentionally embracing it? In this episode of At the Table [http://www.innatewomen.com], an Innate Women podcast, Dr. Megan Epps and Dr. Skylar explore why choosing difficult things can transform the way we respond to life's inevitable challenges. While we can't control everything that happens to us, we always have a choice in how we respond—and that choice shapes the person we become. Together, they discuss the difference between chosen discomfort and unexpected suffering, why building resilience before life demands it matters, and how intentionally stepping outside your comfort zone strengthens your confidence, emotional regulation, and ability to navigate adversity. Whether you're facing a difficult season, striving for personal growth, or simply wanting to become mentally stronger, this conversation will challenge the way you think about hardship and empower you to see it as an opportunity for growth rather than something to avoid. In this episode, you'll learn: * Why choosing hard things builds grit and resilience * The difference between chosen discomfort and unavoidable suffering * How your response—not your circumstances—shapes your future * Why resilience is built long before you need it * Practical ways to develop mental toughness without becoming emotionally hardened * How embracing challenge can lead to greater confidence, purpose, and fulfillment At Innate Women, we believe growth doesn't happen by accident. It happens through intentional choices that shape who you're becoming. Our mission is to help women cultivate lives of purpose, resilience, adventure, and authentic leadership—one intentional decision at a time. If this episode encouraged you, we'd love for you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who could use the reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, she still has a choice in how she moves forward. Learn more about our community, resources, retreats, and the Catalyst experience at InnateWomen.com. Welcome to the table

Olivia DiPasquale: Taking the Path Less Traveled

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2189620/fan_mail/new] Olivia is a storyteller at heart, with a penchant for crafting language and images that shape how people experience brands, events, spaces, and ideas. With a background in copywriting and content strategy, she brings concepts to life at the intersection of creativity and clarity, prioritizing meaningful connection at every step of the way. She’s worked with brands at every stage of growth, from scrappy startups to Fortune 50 giants, always anchoring her work in a narrative that resonates with audiences and communities. Olivia brings a grounded, sensory-rich perspective to everything she does, which she attributes to her upbringing on a farm in Northeastern, PA. Since making Philadelphia her home in 2008, she’s been deeply immersed in the city’s creative and cultural landscape. Rooted in a love for travel, cooking, and style, her work is shaped by the textures of everyday life. She believes in the power of story not just to inform, but to move people. Evoking emotion, shifting perception, and turning ideas into something memorable, meaningful and relatable are the ingredients that drive her work. Follow along at innatewomen.com [http://www.innatewomen.com] Welcome to the table

How Your Environment Shapes Your Life: The Missing Piece of Fulfillment

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2189620/fan_mail/new] What if the reason you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your goals isn't a lack of motivation, but the environment you've created around you? In this episode of At the Table by Innate Women, we explore the powerful connection between environment, brain function, emotions, and fulfillment. Your surroundings influence far more than you realize. The spaces you inhabit, the people you spend time with, the noise, lighting, routines, and even the objects in your home all send signals to your nervous system that shape how you think, feel, and act. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and the strategies used by successful organizations, we discuss how environment impacts behavior and why lasting change often starts by changing what's around you rather than trying harder. You'll discover: * How your environment affects your brain, emotions, and nervous system * Why willpower alone isn't enough to create lasting change * The science behind environmental psychology and habit formation * How businesses intentionally design spaces to influence behavior * Practical ways to create a home, workspace, and lifestyle that support growth * Why fulfillment is often the result of alignment between your environment and your values At Innate Women, we believe transformation happens when women intentionally create lives that support who they are becoming. Whether you're pursuing better health, stronger relationships, greater confidence, or more purpose, your environment can either move you closer to that vision or pull you away from it. This conversation is especially relevant for women seeking personal growth, nervous system regulation, leadership development, and a more meaningful, fulfilling life. Learn More: Explore resources, events, and community at Innate Women. Ready to step into an environment designed for transformation? Learn more about Catalyst, the signature adventure and personal growth experience from Innate Women, where challenge, connection, and reflection come together to help women create lasting change. If this episode sparked a new perspective, share it with a woman who is ready to create an environment that supports her growth. Subscribe to At the Table by Innate Women and visit InnateWomen.com to learn more about our community, upcoming events, and the Catalyst experience. Welcome to the table

Joselyn Miller on Motherhood, Strength, and Resiliency

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2189620/fan_mail/new] What does it mean to stay strong through the changing seasons of motherhood? In this episode of At the Table by Innate Women, we sit down with Joselyn Miller, founder of Motherhood Strong [https://www.motherhoodstrong.com], co-owner of Coefficient CrossFit [https://www.coefficientcrossfit.com], wife, mother of four, and passionate advocate for helping women discover confidence, resilience, and strength through every stage of life. After becoming a mother herself, Joselyn recognized a gap in the fitness industry for pregnant and postpartum women. What began as a mission to make fitness more approachable and accessible has grown into a movement empowering women to reconnect with their bodies, build confidence, and embrace their athletic potential. Together, we explore: * The inspiration behind Motherhood Strong * Fitness during pregnancy and postpartum * Building confidence as a mother * What strength really means beyond the gym * Balancing motherhood, marriage, business ownership, and personal growth * The importance of community and support for women * How movement can transform not only physical health but mental and emotional well-being Whether you're navigating pregnancy, postpartum recovery, raising young children, or simply learning to trust yourself in a new season of life, this conversation offers encouragement, practical wisdom, and a refreshing perspective on what it means to live strong. Joselyn's passion for serving women shines through every part of this conversation. Her commitment to helping moms feel capable, confident, and supported is a powerful reminder that strength isn't about doing it all—it's about showing up authentically and embracing the journey. About Our Guest Joselyn Miller is the founder of Motherhood Strong, a fitness movement created to make exercise accessible and approachable for pregnant and postpartum women. She is certified through Pregnancy and Postpartum Athleticism, a Level 2 CrossFit Trainer, and co-owner of Coefficient CrossFit in St. Charles, Missouri. As a wife, mother, coach, and entrepreneur, Joselyn is passionate about helping women discover confidence, athleticism, and strength in every season of motherhood. If this conversation encouraged you, share it with a mom, coach, or woman who could use the reminder that strength comes in many forms. Subscribe to At the Table by Innate Women for more conversations that inspire women to lead, grow, and thrive through every season of life.  Visit Innate Women [https://www.innatewomen.com] to learn more. Welcome to the table

Enneagram Three: The Achiever

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2189620/fan_mail/new] In this episode of At the Table, we’re diving into the Enneagram Type 3, the Achiever. The one who knows how to perform, produce, and succeed… but often at the cost of feeling truly known. Type 3s are driven, adaptable, and incredibly capable. They know how to read a room, rise to expectations, and build something meaningful. But underneath that drive is a deeper question most don’t slow down long enough to ask: Who am I without the success? This conversation is not about labeling or boxing yourself in. It’s about awareness. We talk about: The difference between healthy ambition and identity built on performance Why Type 3s struggle to slow down and feel How success can quietly disconnect you from yourself What it looks like to lead from authenticity instead of image The shift from proving your worth to actually knowing it If you are a Type 3, love a Type 3, or see yourself in the patterns of constantly doing, achieving, and moving the goalpost… this episode will challenge you in the best way. Because the goal isn’t to achieve more. It’s to become someone who doesn’t need achievement to feel enough. Pull up a chair. You’re at the table.  www.innatewomen.com Welcome to the table