Truth, Lies, and Work

Truth, Lies, and Work is an award-winning psychology podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott.

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier—a psychologist, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of The Resilience Plan. With both a PhD in psychology and an MBA, she’s spent her career helping organizations crack the code on workplace mental health and resilience as a business strategy.

🎙 Episode Highlights:
💡 Why resilience isn’t something you “have” or don’t—it’s a skill that fluctuates and can be built.
🔬 The four science-backed pillars of resilience: movement, nutrition, sleep, and relationships.
🛠 How business owners can strategically integrate resilience into their leadership style.
⚖️ Why resilience is more than self-care—it’s about aligning your energy with what actually matters.
📊 How to build a resilience strategy using a SWOT analysis (yes, like in business planning!).

🔥 Key Takeaways from Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier:
1️⃣ Resilience isn’t a personality trait—it’s a state that can be improved.
2️⃣ Your plan needs to be tailored to YOU, your life, and your business.
3️⃣ Most leaders prioritize work over sleep, relationships, and nutrition—this is a mistake.
4️⃣ Resilience planning should be treated like a business plan—review and adjust as needed.
5️⃣ Small, practical changes (like 15 more minutes of sleep) have a huge impact over time.