Why do we spiral when our goals get delayed, and how do high performers actually regulate their emotions in those moments?

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, we break down practical tools for emotional regulation, mindset mastery, leadership growth, anxiety management, and personal development when timelines fall apart.

If you’ve ever struggled with:

• Goal setting and missed deadlines

• Anxiety when plans change

• Career decisions (stay vs. leave)

• Podcasting and building a personal brand

• Comparison, people-pleasing, or performance pressure

• Food noise, dieting mindset, or mental discipline

This episode walks through the exact frameworks we use:

✅ Metacognition (thinking about your thinking)

✅ The neuroscience behind the Reticular Activating System (RAS)

✅ Why “action kills anxiety” is a proven behavioral strategy

✅ The “Sunday Scaries” test for career clarity

✅ How to reduce emotional reactivity in high-stress situations

✅ How to shift from deprivation thinking to empowered choice

Plus, we share a major update: we’ve officially started recording the Unbreakable audiobook, bringing these leadership and resilience tools directly to your ears.

If you’re into self-improvement, high-performance habits, leadership development, resilience training, mental toughness, career growth, or mindset transformation, this one’s for you.

Drop your questions in the comments or submit anonymously through www.yourunbreakablelegacy.com/waitlist

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In this Episode:

00:00 Spring Awakening: Embracing Change and New Beginnings

03:17 Podcasting Insights: Starting Your Own Journey

06:22 Navigating Emotional Turmoil: Setting Realistic Timelines

09:10 The Power of Patience: Managing Expectations and Emotions

12:04 Self-Reflection: Understanding Your Emotional Responses

15:15 Living Authentically: Defining Your Own Path

18:02 The Journey of Growth: Embracing Life's Lessons

21:32 Examining Thoughts and Building Plans

22:18 Knowing When to Stay or Leave

24:53 Navigating Loyalty and Career Changes

28:26 Growth and Self-Nurturing

29:09 Understanding Food Noise and Nutrition

40:59 Legacy and Life Choices

A “normal” Monday… until your hired car literally catches fire on the way to London. In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio and Josie Cable break down what happened, what it taught them about emotional regulation in real time, and the biggest Unbreakable book update yet: the publish date is set - March 16, 2026 (Amazon + Kindle + Audible).

You’ll hear how to stay calm when everything goes sideways, why “control what you can” isn’t just a quote, it’s a strategy, and how story + neuroscience + leadership come together inside Unbreakable.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

-How to regulate your emotions in a high-stress moment (without spiraling)

-The difference between reacting vs responding when stakes are high

-Why “only control how you show up” is a leadership superpower

-What Unbreakable is really about (structure, sections, and “First Threads” action prompts)

-How the book cover + back cover were built to make people feel something

Full release details: March 16, 2026 on Amazon, Kindle, Audible

✅ Join the waitlist + updates: yourunbreakablelegacy.com/waitlist

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In this Episode:

01:05 Gen Z laundry roast (legend behavior)

02:02 Cheltenham + training session + community vibes

03:34 The “executive car” arrives… but it’s not executive

05:38 Dashboard warning lights = immediate nope

07:22 The car loses power

08:22 Smoke starts… then gets worse

09:16 “The company says it’s fine” (it was not fine)

09:50 Screeching + smoke pouring out

10:28 Car fire moment: “You have to get out NOW”

11:20 Regulating emotions under pressure: what can you control?

14:28 Fire department + police arrive (peak British chaos)

16:24 “Don’t call me dear” + boundary setting under stress

20:00 Arriving at the creative agency + Behind the Design work

21:23 Hotel fire alarm (because of course)

24:10 Yale, networking, and big momentum for Unbreakable

25:21 Book update: cover locked, publishing momentum

26:49 How the book is structured + “First Threads” explained

33:29 Accessibility + storytelling + why connection matters

34:25 Cover art journey + the missing piece

38:11 Gen Z reaction: “I judge a book by its cover”

40:17 Publish date announced: March 16, 2026 (Amazon/Kindle/Audible)

42:33 Outro + where to follow + join the waitlist

“If you’re ‘high-performing’ but running on fumes… this episode is your permission slip to pivot, protect your peace, and still win.”

You can be ambitious and regulated, you don’t have to choose.

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast Network, Kait and Josie go full real-time from Singapore: travel chaos, global work, high-performance pressure, and the actual practices that prevent burnout without killing momentum.

They break down why burnout isn’t just “too much work”, it’s leaky boundaries, messy focus, and zero recovery. You’ll also hear updates on Unbreakable heading toward publication (plus audiobook plans + “side quests”), and why cultural respect matters when bringing resilience work across countries and industries.

If you’re juggling career, leadership, training, family, or just trying to not explode from group chats… this one’s for you.

In this episode, we cover:

-Why focus management is key for time management for burnout prevention

-“Action kills anxiety”, how to pivot when life changes fast

-Phone boundaries, message guilt, and the myth of being “on” 24/7

-Hustle culture recovery: how to rest without spiraling

-Global leadership + cultural respect (from London to Bahrain)

-Listener Qs: unlearning validation, handling disagreement, and burnout-proof performance

-The “empty boat mindset” + why not everything is personal

Drop your listener questions!

Comment your question + we might feature it in a future episode.

👍 Like, subscribe, and share this with the friend who’s “fine” but hasn’t taken a real break since 2019.

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In this Episode:

00:00 Navigating Global Connections and Travel Challenges

03:02 Culinary Adventures and Cultural Connections in Singapore

06:07 Building Relationships and Professional Development

08:52 The Journey of Unbreakable: From Concept to Publication

11:57 Cultural Sensitivity and Adapting to Global Audiences

14:53 Respecting Cultural Norms and Personal Expression

18:00 Mental Health and Resilience in Professional Settings

20:59 The Importance of Unlearning for Personal Growth

30:50 Understanding Personal Perception

32:10 The Empty Boat Mindset

34:30 Emotional Regulation and Reactions

37:48 The Importance of Communication

40:10 Managing Stress and Burnout

45:59 Focus Management Over Time Management

51:44 Building a Supportive Network

"Being authentic to oneself can be a superpower."

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait sits down with Dr. Ty McKinney (Ty the Neuro Guy), an Alberta-born neuroscience researcher and founder of 8Bit Cortex, to break down what burnout really is (spoiler: it’s not just “stress”), why our systems resist change, and how data + neurodiversity-informed thinking can reshape workplace wellness and addiction recovery outcomes.

We get into the brain side of modern life: media overload, survival mode vs abundance, emotional suppression, psychological safety, boundaries in white-collar culture, and why rest isn’t lazy, it’s biology. If you’ve felt fried, overstimulated, or like you can’t fully “turn off,” this conversation will hit.

This episode shows why burnout is often a body problem (hormones + recovery), not a motivation problem.

You’ll hear how social media and constant news can lock the brain into survival mode, and why “expressive suppression” (bottling it up) can backfire by revving the stress system even harder.

Ty also explains why white-collar work is uniquely vulnerable: no physical “end of shift,” blurred boundaries, guilt-driven availability, and the performance pressure that keeps people “on” late into the night.

And you’ll get a practical frame for sustainable wellbeing: rest + boundaries + psychological safety + presence, plus why better measurement matters in addiction recovery and human outcomes.

Want to ask a question for a future episode or be a guest? Drop a comment, DM us, or use the links on our website.

New episodes weekly. Protect your peace, chase your dreams, and stay Unbreakable.

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• Email: info@8bitcortex.com

• Ty: @tytheneuroguy (LinkedIn/Instagram)

• Ty email: ty@8bitcortex.com

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In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Ty McKinney

01:31 The Journey from Therapist to Researcher

03:45 Cultural Dynamics of Alberta: Calgary vs. Edmonton

12:23 Media Consumption and Emotional Regulation

21:18 Navigating a Multi-Generational Workforce

24:05 The Importance of Authenticity in Communication

30:00 Transitioning from Survival to Abundance

34:08 The Perils of Perfectionism

36:08 Authenticity and Excellence: A Balancing Act

39:02 Understanding Burnout in the Workplace

44:44 The Role of Psychological Safety

50:46 Self-Care and Holistic Well-Being

"Make every day count."

In this episode of the Unbreakable Podcast, Kait Dinunzio sits down with Denise Dmitruk, nurse, athlete, cancer survivor, Crohn’s warrior, and founder of SaskFit, for a powerful conversation about resilience when your own body becomes the battleground.

Denise shares how bodybuilding helped pull her out of severe Crohn’s flares, hospitalizations, and blood transfusions, and how discipline, mindset, and movement became tools for survival. Just as she found her footing, life delivered another blow: a cancer diagnosis that tested everything she thought she knew about strength.

Together, Kait and Denise unpack:

- Living with chronic illness while refusing to let it define you

- Cancer, fear, and the mental weight no one prepares you for

- Why discipline can be an act of self-respect, not punishment

- Advocacy, boundaries, and protecting your peace

- What it really means to be “Unbreakable” when life keeps swinging

This is an honest, grounded conversation about health, identity, resilience, and choosing to keep going, without toxic positivity, hustle culture, or pretending it’s easy.

Watch the full episode now and hear a story that will change how you think about strength.

👉 New episodes drop regularly, subscribe, leave a comment, and share this with someone who needs the reminder: you are stronger than you think.

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If you have a story rooted in resilience, leadership, growth, or reinvention, or you know someone who does, reach out ⁠here⁠.

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In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Resilience and Strength

03:08 Denise's Journey with Crohn's Disease and Bodybuilding

06:14 Facing Cancer: A Turning Point in Strength

09:10 The Role of Ancestry and Personal History

11:58 Advocacy and Support for Cancer Patients

14:51 Navigating Health Challenges and Mental Resilience

17:59 Finding Peace in Nature and Self-Care

20:59 Closing Thoughts: Living Authentically and Positively

Welcome back to the Unbreakable Podcast Network, and welcome to one of our first episodes of 2026.

In this episode, Kait Dinunzio and Josie (producer) kick off the new year with a real conversation about what the holidays can bring up: grief, growth, chosen family, changing traditions, and the quiet pressure to “be fine” when life is shifting.

You’ll hear practical mindset tools that help when multiple areas of life feel heavy, including the Unbreakable mindset equation E + R = O (Event + Reaction = Outcome), why boundaries protect your peace (without disconnecting you from people), and how progress can be measured beyond outcomes, especially in mental wellbeing.

We also share an Unbreakable Legacy book update, what’s happening behind the scenes, and what’s coming next on the podcast (including upcoming guests from around the world).

If you’re starting 2026 thinking, “Where do I even begin?”, this episode is for you.📖 Unbreakable Legacy (Book Waitlist + Updates): Click Here

We’re always looking for thoughtful humans with lived experience to join the Unbreakable Podcast.

If you have a story rooted in resilience, leadership, growth, or reinvention, or you know someone who does, reach out here.

And if you’ve got questions you want us to tackle on an upcoming episode, send those too. Click Here.

This is a conversation, not a stage.

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In this Episode:

00:00 – Welcome back + Happy New Year

01:00 – Holiday chaos, travel stories, and reality check moments

05:20 – Grief + new traditions: holding two truths at once

10:30 – Boundaries during hard seasons (without blowing up the room)

14:40 – Doing the work while creating the work

16:30 – Fear, scarcity, and old survival patterns

20:10 – Letting go of “anchors” from the past (and why it’s freeing)

29:30 – Listener Q: Where do I start when everything feels hard?

30:10 – E + R = O (Event + Reaction = Outcome)

37:00 – Listener Q: morning pep talks + gratitude

41:00 – Listener Q: how to measure progress (beyond outcomes)

49:00 – Unbreakable Legacy book update + self-publishing plan

53:00 – Closing: Protect your peace, chase your dreams

We’re starting 2026 strong.

In the first episode of the year on the Unbreakable Podcast Network, Kait Dinunzio sits down with up-and-coming rodeo athlete Tristyn Erickson, a barrel racer competing in amateur and semi-pro circuits who is fully committed to building her future in the sport.

From leaving home and training horses full-time, to preparing for the 2026 rodeo season, to managing fear, setbacks, and pressure in the arena, this conversation is about discipline, trust, resilience, and choosing the hard path on purpose.

Tristyn breaks down what it really takes to compete in rodeo:

• the unseen care behind elite equine performance

• how riders “leg up” horses for peak season

• the mental routines that quiet nerves before a run

• rebuilding confidence after falls, injuries, and tough seasons

• why connection and trust matter more than speed

This episode is for athletes, competitors, parents, leaders, and anyone chasing a goal that demands consistency, courage, and belief.

What You’ll Learn:

- What barrel racing really looks like behind the scenes

- How elite riders train both themselves and their horses

- Mental strategies for managing fear, noise, and pressure

- Why setbacks don’t end seasons, mindset does

- How trust, routine, and discipline build unbreakable resolve

- Lessons from rodeo that apply directly to life and leadership

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In this Episode:

00:00 Introduction to Tristyn Erickson and Her Journey

02:51 Preparing for the Rodeo Season

06:44 The Controversy of Rodeo and Animal Care

08:40 Resilience in the Face of Adversity

10:10 Early Experiences and First Competitions

13:30 Safety in Rodeo: Understanding Risks

15:13 Mental Preparation and Overcoming Nerves

19:27 The Flow State in Competition

21:49 Influence of Family and Personal Growth

24:35 Balancing Life, School, and Rodeo

26:02 The Unpredictability of Rodeo Performance

27:37 Memorable Runs and Achievements

29:39 Goals and Aspirations for 2026

33:11 Inspiring Others to Pursue Their Passions

35:12 Connecting with Tristyn and Supporting Her Journey

"Every moment can be a fresh start."

Welcome back to the Unbreakable Podcast Network for another Bodybuilding & Business episod, featuring Kait Dinunzio’s longtime best friend and training partner, Matt Marshall.

Matt is a Global Director of eCommerce (working with major global retailers like Amazon and Walmart.com) and he’s also someone who lives the bodybuilding lifestyle with relentless consistency. In this conversation, Kait and Matt break down the mindset that actually creates change: extreme ownership, internal locus of control, discipline without obsession, and taking action before motivation shows up.

They talk about why people resist change (even when they want the result), how social media fuels comparison and ego, what “real intensity” in training looks like, and how to pick the right coach for you, not just the loudest one online.

If you’re heading into a new season, a new year, or a fresh goal, this one is a reset.

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In this Episode:

03:01 The Discipline of Consistency in Bodybuilding

06:01 Extreme Ownership: Taking Control of Your Life

08:56 The Mindset Shift: From Obesity to Discipline

11:56 Incremental Changes: The Key to Sustainable Fitness

14:46 Resistance to Change: Understanding Self-Harm Behavior

18:11 Trust and Change: Navigating the Coaching Landscape

23:40 The Power of Action in Mindset Transformation

24:44 Exploring Effective Training Splits

27:14 The Importance of Training Intensity

30:16 Finding Your Unique Training Style

34:44 The Mental Benefits of Training

36:26 Choosing the Right Coach for Your Journey