In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Chris Ewing, a strongman competitor, father of three daughters, and co-founder of Odyssey Resilience, to unpack the real mechanics of personal growth. Chris shares how his obsession with physical strength eventually became a deeper pursuit of emotional, moral, and mental resilience. Together, they challenge the myth of motivation, revealing why it so often fails, and how a compelling personal vision can replace it with something far more durable.

Chris outlines the structure behind resilience from morning routines to decision-making frameworks, and explores how clarity of vision gives weight and meaning to our daily discipline. Tiffany opens up about her own struggles with sticking to habits during a chaotic season of life, and Chris offers both empathy and hard truths. 

What You’ll Learn:

• Why failure is the catalyst for real growth, and how to train resilience on purpose
• How to define your own vision so clearly that it drives your daily decisions
• What “emotional resonance” means and why couples should fill out vision worksheets separately

If you’re interested in working with Chris, check out this link:

• Odyssey Resilience: https://www.odysseyresilience.org/ 

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(01:27) Meet Chris Ewing: strongman competitor

(02:36) The journey to strongman

(06:01) The importance of vision

(15:13) Balancing personal and shared visions

(21:20) Defining and training resilience

(23:17) Defining resilience and habit formation

(24:21) The importance of a morning routine

(26:36) Teaching and implementing routines with family

(28:13) Personal reflections on routine and discipline

(30:56) Challenges in maintaining healthy habits

(38:45) Mindset and personal responsibility

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