We’ve all been told that resilience is the key to getting through hard things. Keep going. Don’t break. Handle it all. But what if that’s only part of the story?

In this episode, I sit down with organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich, who shares why resilience, while helpful, isn’t the full solution. Through years of research and real-world coaching, she found that resilience keeps us from falling apart, but it doesn’t necessarily help us build a life that feels fulfilling.

We talk about the pressure so many of us feel to hold everything together, and the simple, science-backed shifts that can help us move beyond just coping. Tasha shares a different approach, one rooted in understanding our core needs and making small, intentional shifts that can change how we experience our daily lives.

What You’ll Discover:

1. Coaching leaders and building strong cultures (03:53)
2. Why resilience doesn’t predict growth (13:53)
3. The three core human needs we all share (21:27)
4. Micro “need crafting” in everyday life (24:45)
5. Letting go of perfection with the 10% buffer (27:56)

This conversation is a reminder that thriving isn’t about doing more. It’s about understanding what you actually need, and giving yourself permission to meet those needs.

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You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/BWiL9ZnqEbc

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/dr-tasha-eurich-41

Check out more from Dr. Tasha Eurich:

Dr. Tasha Eurich is inviting our listeners to discover her tools to dive deeper into becoming shatterproof:

1. First, her Resilience Ceiling Quiz, a FREE, 5-minute assessment to see how close you are to your own resilience limits: https://www.resilience-quiz.com
2. And her Shatterproof Workbook, practical tools and exercises to move from barely getting by to thriving in chaos.: https://www.shatterproof-book.com/Workbook

Discover Dr. Tasha Eurich’s website: www.tashaeurich.com

You can follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashaeurich/

And on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tashaeurich/

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When you think about making it to the NFL, you probably picture success, stability, and being set for life. But what you don’t always see are the challenges that come with that journey.

In this episode, NFL former tight end Vernon Davis shares a side of his journey that most people never hear. Vernon opens up about the parts of success that don’t get talked about. The relationships you have to navigate when your life changes. The financial mistakes that can happen when no one teaches you how to manage what you’ve earned. And the way grief can cloud your judgment in ways you don’t expect.

There are so many take-aways from this conversation, but what stood out most to me is how Vernon reframes failure: he sees failure not as something to avoid, but as something necessary. Something that shapes you, sharpens you, and ultimately moves you forward.

What You’ll Hear:

1. The pressure of being the one everyone watches (12:53)
2. How grief can cloud your judgment (14:10)
3. What no one tells you about making the NFL (20:05)
4. The power of failure and growth (31:43)
5. Taking risks beyond football (35:02)

There’s something really powerful about hearing someone say the quiet parts out loud. That success can be fragile. That grief can shift everything. That failure might actually be the thing that moves you forward. What Vernon shares here isn’t just about football. It’s about paying attention, learning as you go, and giving yourself the space to grow through what you didn’t expect.

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You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XIZooQ1Atgk

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/vernon-davis-40

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Discover The Next Role Show hosted by Vernon https://www.youtube.com/@TheNextRoleShow

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For nearly two decades, Joan Lunden welcomed millions of viewers into their morning routines as the longest-running female host of Good Morning America. But behind that familiar presence is a story filled with unexpected turns, bold decisions, and a lot of learning on the fly.

I was honored to be asked to speak with Joan about her new book; a conversation recorded in front of a live audience at Verso Studios in the Westport Library. I am thrilled to share that talk with you now on this episode of Things No One Tells You. Joan reflects on how she stumbled into television at a time when women were barely represented in the newsroom and how what began as a chance opportunity quickly turned into a career that would help reshape the industry.

Joan shares the difficult lessons she learned breaking into a male-dominated field, the mindset that helped her grow into one of television’s most trusted voices, and why sometimes the best career advice is simply to say yes before you know how it will work out.

We also talk about the deeper moments that shaped her life beyond the studio, including motherhood, resilience, and how facing breast cancer changed her perspective.

What You’ll Discover

• Joan’s early career and unexpected start in TV (10:30)
• The challenges women faced in journalism in the 1970s (11:24)
• Why saying yes before you're ready can change everything (17:21)
• The power of having a co-host who is the right fit (29:34)
• Advocacy opportunities beyond the Good Morning America years (35:44)

From breaking barriers in television news to reflecting on the lessons that have made an impact along the way, Joan Lunden’s story is both inspiring and deeply human. Conversations like this are exactly what Things No One Tells You is all about. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow the show and take a moment to share it with a friend.

This live event interview was recorded at Verso Studios in the Westport Library.

You can watch this interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HPbjx3kc1K8

For a full transcript and more, check out our blog post: https://www.lindsaycz.com/show-notes/joan-lunden-39

Check out more from Joan Lunden:

Follow Joan on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealjoanlunden/

Discover Joan’s books, including her new memoir https://joanlunden.com/books/

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