Wild Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving with Dr. Jaimie Lusk | EP35
Wed Jan 28 2026
Episode Summary
In this episode, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Jaimie Lusk, a Marine Corps veteran, clinical psychologist, and endurance athlete, whose life’s work bridges the worlds of trauma recovery, adventure, and community healing. Their conversation moves beyond the surface of resilience, exploring what it means to truly thrive after survival. Together, they unpack the messy, beautiful process of listening to your inner wisdom, honoring the body’s need for rest, and finding clarity through movement and nature. This episode is a deep dive into the art of staying open, even after life cracks you wide open, and the power of community in the healing journey.
Show Notes
Rebecca and Dr. Lusk explore:
The difference between surviving and thriving and how to recognize when you’re ready for more than just getting byHow Jaimie’s experience as a Marine and psychologist shapes her approach to trauma, moral injury, and complex griefThe role of nature, movement, and adventure in building resilience and self-trustWhy healing is never a solo endeavor, and how community and purpose fuel recoveryThe importance of tuning into your “inner knower” and honoring intuition, even when it runs counter to external expectationsPractical ways to integrate mind-body practices, from breathwork to outdoor experiences, into daily life
Transformative Insights
Healing is a practice, not a destination—one that requires both fierce compassion and honest self-reflectionSometimes the nervous system needs space and movement before words can landTrue resilience is about staying open and choosing connection, even after hardshipThe “script” of toughness can drown out our real needs; learning to listen inward is a radical act
Vulnerable Moments
Jaimie shares her journey from the battlefield to the therapy room, and how her own healing informs her workRebecca and Jaimie reflect on the challenges of letting go of high-performance identities to embrace rest and recoveryBoth discuss the ongoing process of moving from impenetrable strength to authentic vulnerability
Practical Wisdom
How to use nature as a co-therapist: simple ways to bring the outdoors into your healing processTools for checking in with your intuition and honoring what you need in the momentThe value of community, mentorship, and shared adventure in sustaining long-term growth
Personal Growth
Jaimie’s evolution from “mud-loving kid” to Marine, psychologist, and advocate for...
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Episode Summary In this episode, Rebecca welcomes Dr. Jaimie Lusk, a Marine Corps veteran, clinical psychologist, and endurance athlete, whose life’s work bridges the worlds of trauma recovery, adventure, and community healing. Their conversation moves beyond the surface of resilience, exploring what it means to truly thrive after survival. Together, they unpack the messy, beautiful process of listening to your inner wisdom, honoring the body’s need for rest, and finding clarity through movement and nature. This episode is a deep dive into the art of staying open, even after life cracks you wide open, and the power of community in the healing journey. Show Notes Rebecca and Dr. Lusk explore: The difference between surviving and thriving and how to recognize when you’re ready for more than just getting byHow Jaimie’s experience as a Marine and psychologist shapes her approach to trauma, moral injury, and complex griefThe role of nature, movement, and adventure in building resilience and self-trustWhy healing is never a solo endeavor, and how community and purpose fuel recoveryThe importance of tuning into your “inner knower” and honoring intuition, even when it runs counter to external expectationsPractical ways to integrate mind-body practices, from breathwork to outdoor experiences, into daily life Transformative Insights Healing is a practice, not a destination—one that requires both fierce compassion and honest self-reflectionSometimes the nervous system needs space and movement before words can landTrue resilience is about staying open and choosing connection, even after hardshipThe “script” of toughness can drown out our real needs; learning to listen inward is a radical act Vulnerable Moments Jaimie shares her journey from the battlefield to the therapy room, and how her own healing informs her workRebecca and Jaimie reflect on the challenges of letting go of high-performance identities to embrace rest and recoveryBoth discuss the ongoing process of moving from impenetrable strength to authentic vulnerability Practical Wisdom How to use nature as a co-therapist: simple ways to bring the outdoors into your healing processTools for checking in with your intuition and honoring what you need in the momentThe value of community, mentorship, and shared adventure in sustaining long-term growth Personal Growth Jaimie’s evolution from “mud-loving kid” to Marine, psychologist, and advocate for...