The Resilience Key: Channel Your Grit Into Growth

Are you someone who constantly worries about something bad lurking around the corner?  Even if things in your life are going well, do you anticipate a bad thing happening soon to throw you off course? If so, you're not alone.  It's a common human tendency to anticipate the negative, for sure! In this episode, we explore this tendency.  We'll look at the reasons WHY we do this, and ways in which we can avoid getting stuck in a bad case of the "what ifs."  Constantly looking out for the worst case scenario causes us to miss out on what is right in front of us - this present moment.  And given that our most precious resource is our TIME, why would we waste that on something that may not ever happen? Connect with me on my website or on my Instagram page - I would love to hear if any of this episode's strategies work for you!

Does love last forever, and is it enough to help you stick it out long term? Be it in a relationship, a career, or any goal - what's even more important than just "being in love?" In this episode, we'll explore the strategy of reframing simple "love" in a new context, one with purpose, that will help us stay on track...and in love. Connect with me online: web Facebook Instagram YouTube

What happens when we go through something difficult and traumatic? Can we just leave it behind and simply move on, like nothing happened. Of course not, we all need a chance to process the event - and then let our feelings OUT rather than letting those feelings fester inside. In this episode, we'll explore more stories from my tattoo chair about this topic, and look at ways we can avoid common issues like "trauma dumping." Connect with me if you found this episode helpful! Website Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

In a world where we measure ourselves by metrics and feel like we "know" folks we follow online, it's becoming rarer and rarer to step outside our collective comfort zones and connect with others in person. While I don't believe in throwing out the proverbial baby with the bathwater, and I personally benefit from the use of social media in business, when it comes to really pursuing goals and making big changes in our lives (at ANY age), in person connection is where it's at. It's your biggest asset. We'll explore some real life stories to illustrate this point from my decade and half PLUS career as a tattoo artist. Hope you enjoy; connect with me at the links below! Web Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Welcome back to The Resilience Key Podcast after a hiatus for season TWO! I'm excited to be back with you all. This season of 10 new episodes has an interesting and unique theme. If you've listened to the previous episodes of the podcast, you'll know that my full time job is as a tattoo artist and tattoo studio owner. While you may think my job is all about art, it's really more about listening to my clients...and I truly learn so many life lessons from the clients I interact with on a daily basis. In this season, we'll hear some compelling stories and lessons in resilience from my years as a tattooer. Connect with me: on the web Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Hi all! Welcome to Grit to Growth, the podcast where I give you real life, real world, practical tips at how to channel your inner resilience to change your life and achieve your goals.  This episode is an introduction to the podcast, and will fill you in on who I am (your host) as well as what I'll be discussing about in future episodes.  If you're tired of the same-old, same-old self-help kind of stuff that never really works and says the same thing over and over again, this podcast is for you! Connect with me, Steph Corbell, online at my website and on my Instagram page. Thanks for listening!

Work harder and all your efforts will pay off...right? It's all about the hustle, right? Hmmm. Is it? If our hard work isn't paying off, and we're looking for a different result, should we keep toiling on and on in the same way? In this episode, we'll discuss "hustle culture" in the context of my own work environment (tattooing), and look at some strategies we can use to work smarter, not harder. After all, there are only 24 hours in the day. Connect with me: website Facebook Instagram YouTube

In this season, I'm exploring lessons I've learned from my full time work as a tattooist for the past 16 years. One great metaphor from tattooing? There are no shortcuts or walkarounds. Big tattoos - like sleeves and backpieces - take time and commitment. Getting a tattoo? Even with numbing cream, it hurts. No way around it. Life is like this as well. Anything worth doing takes time, effort, commitment, patience...and sometimes financial commitment. We work so hard to avoid having to strive toward anything, looking for a magic pill to make it easy. But does that really exist? All of this - and more - in this episode. Connect with me online: web Facebook Instagram YouTube

Age is so relative. If you're 20, the thought of 40 seems old. And if you're 40, maybe you don't feel old. Or maybe you do. Maybe you've fallen into the trap of thinking that just because someone else you knew went "downhill" at a certain age it will happen to you as well. In this episode, we look at some ways to reverse this kind of mindset. Sure, we all age. But we choose to be "old." Stop using aging as an excuse. Connect with me! Web Instagram Facebook TikTok YouTube

It's so easy to look at someone else that we perceive as having it all together and think...I could never do that. We get down on ourselves. We perceive that maybe we have even failed if we don't achieve what others have - on the surface. But is that really the truth? Of course not. If there's one thing I've learned in the past 16 years as a tattoo artist (and now a tattoo studio owner) is that some folks can really put on a good show. They might seem like they've got it all, but behind the scenes? They're a mess. You can't tell what someone is really like by looking at them, or just focusing on their material possessions or accomplishments. So stop comparing yourself, and focus on your own individual journey. We explore these ideas and MORE in this episode. Find me online: web Facebook Instagram TikTok YouTube

Hi all - you may have noticed the past weeks we have been absent. The Resilience Key is on a short hiatus, and we'll be back with Season 2 soon! Listen for details. More on my social media pages: Instagram and Facebook. As always find me on my website!

What's the one thing you likely take with you everywhere? Think about it.  It's likely your phone. While it's great to be hyper-connected with our loved ones, this hyper-connectivity is a double-edged sword.  It's become a reflex - for many of us - to unconsciously grab that phone and start scrolling any time we have a free second.  Is this a good thing?  This is the phenomenon we'll be exploring in this episode, and this week, I'll challenge you to be more conscious of your phone habits so that you can become more present in the moment in front of you, right NOW. Connect with me on my website, Instagram, YouTube channel, and TikTok.

I realized this week - after nearly two years of consistent weekly podcasting - that I've never actually directly tackled the subject of grief.  So here we are... Grief is a universal emotion.  Live long enough, and you're going to experience a loss.  Why don't we talk about it more? In this episode, we talk about: What's the grieving process like? What's the "right way" to grieve?  How do we support others in a grieving process? If you found this episode helpful, connect with me on my website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and (now) YouTube channel!

One thing my husband has always said - the true definition of adulthood is learning how to enjoy yourself between moment of endlessly solving problems. It's so easy to get lost in problems.  In pushing for more.  In struggling...daily.  And we forget the entire point of our travails - it's to enjoy the present moment. If you're feeling stuck, like you've lost your ability to find joy or enjoy yourself, this episode is for you. Connect with me - web, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Today's episode is a highly personal one - and this is the first episode I've ever done completely unscripted.  Let's get real and raw today! We'll be looking at the idea of "red flags" and how - as humans - we tend to ignore them. Then what happens?  Often, those red flags will add up over time, forcing us to either make a huge change in our lives, or to remain stuck. So what do we do when everything falls apart, because we've ignored those red flags for so long?   Please subscribe for more; you can now find me on my Youtube channel! Additionally, connect with me on my website, on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok.

When we're going through a life challenge, it's easy to think we're all alone in our struggle. But here's the thing - anything we've gone through is likely something that someone else has experienced at some point (and maybe even overcome).  We're human.  And part of being human is experiencing those challenges and those struggles - it's normal!  No one is so special that "they're the only one." We are never alone. If this episode resonates with you, reach out!  Connect with me on my website, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok pages.

Have you ever wanted to make a big shift in your life, but when you think about moving forward, all you can remember is advice or conventional wisdom telling you that it's not a good idea? So many big changes only happen if we're willing to ditch the illusion of safety and start thinking outside of the box. In this episode, we'll look at the trap of leaning into conventional wisdom, looking at some real life examples, and examine some strategies for getting unstuck. Connect with me on my website, Instagram, TikTok, or Facebook page!

Do you constantly feel like - whenever you're making headway in some personal or professional goal, that something ALWAYS seems to get in the way? Yes, me too. Rather than personalizing this, thinking that "the universe is out to get me," I think it's better to frame this as simply a byproduct of life itself.  In this episode, we look at how we have the tendencies to look at things as grand signs that we can't, when in reality, we need to give ourselves grace to realize that setbacks happen to us all. And that's perfectly NORMAL. Like this episode? Connect with me! Website Instagram Facebook TikTok

Why are we all so obsessed with the cult of youth if aging (and eventually dying) is the one inevitable thing in life? In this episode - and I promise, it's not grim! - we explore this topic.  We look at ways to detach from the idea of what we should look like according to societal standards, and ways in which to look more toward our inner strength to define ourselves as we age. Connect with me on the web, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok!

I'm sure you've heard the saying "hard work always pays off." Nope, I'm sorry.  It doesn't.  Not always. Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you feel like you're toiling away, never reaching your goal?  You just can't...get there.  And then you simply chalk it up to the "universe must be against me." Nope.  That's not it either. The issue is we have to direct our hard work in the right way.  And if we want things to change, we have to first change ourselves. We explore this topic in this episode, using a real life example of a big time FAIL from my previous career as a musician/composer. Connect with me on my website, Instagram page, and TikTok.