SYSK TRENDING - How to Become More Resilient

SYSK TRENDING - How to Become More Resilient

Author: Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media April 7, 2026 Duration: 26:20
Everyone faces setbacks—moments when things don’t go as planned, when stress builds, or when life just feels heavier than it should. The difference is, some people seem to recover quickly, while others struggle to regain their footing. What is it that makes those people more resilient? Is it personality, experience, or something you can actually learn? Resilience isn’t just about “toughing it out.” In fact, the people who handle adversity best often think and respond in very specific ways that set them apart. Akash Karia, keynote speaker and author of 7 Things Resilient People Do Differently (https://amzn.to/2TGATVg), explains what those differences are and how you can begin to apply them in your own life. In our conversation, he breaks down the habits, mental shifts, and practical strategies that help people bounce back faster, stay focused under pressure, and move forward even when circumstances are difficult. If you’ve ever wished you could handle challenges with more clarity, calm, and confidence, this is an approach to resilience that may change the way you think about it. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to ⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ PLANET VISIONARIES : We love the Planet Visionaries podcast! In partnership with The Rolex Perpetual Planet Initiative. Listen or watch on Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you are listening to this podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curiosity is a powerful engine, and Something You Should Know is built on the idea that a single conversation can shift your perspective in a meaningful way. Host Mike Carruthers, through OmniCast Media, sits down with researchers, authors, and practitioners across a surprisingly wide spectrum-from neuroscience and health to social dynamics and personal finance. The aim isn't just to accumulate facts, but to uncover practical wisdom you can apply directly. You might hear a psychologist explain the simple habit that strengthens relationships, followed by an economist demystifying how to build lasting wealth, and then a physiologist breaking down the real science behind effective fitness. This podcast operates on the belief that improvement is multifaceted; a tip for saving time can be as valuable as understanding a new scientific discovery. Each episode is a self-contained dive into a topic that could very well change your approach to your career, your health, or your daily routine. The tone is conversational and grounded, focusing on actionable takeaways rather than abstract theory. By weaving together insights from the fields of science, education, and self-improvement, the show provides a toolkit for navigating life's complexities. It’s the kind of listening that leaves you with something concrete-a strategy, a new understanding, or a piece of advice that resonates long after the episode ends.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 102

Something You Should Know
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Could You Live on Another Planet? & Why Vet Bills Are So High [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:15
No one enjoys being in a bad mood. But it turns out that feeling a little down may actually put your brain in a surprisingly useful state. In fact, certain kinds of thinking and decision-making may improve when you’re fe…
SYSK TRENDING - A Practical Way to Approach Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:47
Anxiety has become incredibly common. Many people feel constantly on edge—worried about work, relationships, money, the future, or simply the pace of modern life. The usual advice focuses on calming down, reducing stress…
The Serious Problems with AI & Why Humans Drink Alcohol [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:28
Junk mail seems like a relic of another era. Physical ads showing up in your mailbox feel easy to ignore in a world dominated by digital marketing. Yet companies still spend billions sending those mailers every year. Why…
SYSK TRENDING - How Memory Really Works [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:32
Memory feels dependable — we rely on it to tell the story of our lives. But the truth is, memory behaves in some surprisingly strange ways. For one thing, your brain forgets far more than it remembers, and that’s not a f…
How Real Optimists Think & Butter Secrets Most People Miss [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:21
When was the last time you sighed? Probably not that long ago. We tend to think of sighing as something we do when we’re frustrated, tired, or relieved. But scientists have discovered that sighing plays a much deeper rol…
Are You Revealing Too Much or Not Enough? & How We Absorb Technology [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:31
How you think about getting older might be more powerful than you realize. Scientists have uncovered an unexpected connection between people’s beliefs about aging and what happens to them as the years go by. https://pubm…
SYSK TRENDING - A Better Approach to Decision Making [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:24
We spend a surprising amount of mental energy agonizing over decisions that ultimately don’t matter very much — what to order at a restaurant, which email to answer first, or which option might be “slightly better.” Mean…