Building Resilience and Finding Peace with Dr. Brianna Gaynor

Core Happiness

Dr. Brianna Gaynor, a psychologist who specializes in mental health issues among children, adolescents, and families, shares insights about resilience, change, and stress management. She also discusses the role of self-confidence, acknowledging and managing emotions, and seeing life challenges as opportunities for growth. Furthermore, she offers advice on tackling adversity and developing healthy responses to stress, with emphasis on importance of asking for help and maintaining a well-directed focus on our unique personal traits.

Contact Dr. Brianna Gaynor:

• www.drbriannagaynor.com
• www.peaceofmindpsychology.com
• Instagram: Dr. Brianna Gaynor Speaks
• Instagram: Peace of Mind Psychology

00:00 Introduction: Embrace Your Uniqueness

00:22 Welcome to the Core Happiness Podcast

00:40 Guest Introduction: Dr. Brianna Gaynor

01:32 Dr. Gaynor's Journey into Mental Health Practice

03:37 Understanding Resilience in Mental Health

06:20 Dr. Gaynor's Personal Experience with Resilience

11:15 The Importance of Support Systems

12:38 The Three A's: Acknowledge, Ask, Accept

15:48 Daily Habits for Fostering Resilience

20:08 Appreciating the Little Things in Life

21:18 The Importance of Self-Affirmation

21:52 The Power of Self-Compassion

23:03 Coping with Stress and Embracing Change

24:11 The Art of Responding, Not Reacting

25:42 Understanding Healthy and Unhealthy Stress

28:51 Preparing for and Embracing New Normals

32:31 Finding Peace in Every Circumstance

34:51 Discovering Your Purpose

38:12 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information