The Not So Fit Couple Podcast

The Secrets to Mental Resilience with Psychotherapist James Elliot

The Not So Fit Couple Podcast

Show Notes

James Elliott is a seasoned resilience coach and psychotherapist with over 6 years of experience, working with elite athletes, veterans, and Special Forces. A former British Airborne Forces veteran, he brings a wealth of knowledge in mental toughness and emotional intelligence, alongside achievements in competitive rugby and endurance world records.

Find more of James here:

https://www.instagram.com/jameselliottofficial/?hl=en

https://james-elliott.mykajabi.com/

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0:00 Intro

1:00 What is resilience?

4:10 Holding 2 contrasting beliefs.

10:19 Idolisation of Billionaires.

13:45 your environment determines your success in life.

16:00 Learning to let go.

18:00 Lessons from the hobbit

28:00 adversity allows you to conquer anything.

36:00 sensory associations with trauma

40:30 more lessons from Tolkien

44:00 the inner citadel

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