Episode 19

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21st Nov 2025

The Truth About Meditation, Carbs, and Fatherhood

Overcoming meditation anxiety, the truth about carbohydrates in your diet, a personal update on fatherhood and its challenges and much more!

In this episode of Built Resilient, motivational speaker Bart Walsh dives into some thought-provoking topics that are shaping our approach to wellness and personal growth.

The Double-Edged Sword of Health Tracking

Bart explores the new Withings Omnia smart mirror, a device that promises to revolutionize how we monitor our health. But is there such a thing as too much information? Bart shares his personal experience with wearable technology and how it's made him question the balance between helpful insights and overwhelming data.

The Protein Craze: Helpful or Hype?

From protein-fortified candy to high-protein coffee foam, it seems like every food product is jumping on the protein bandwagon. Bart will break down the pros and cons of this trend and offer his perspective on whether adding protein to everything is truly beneficial for our health.

Mindfulness in the Digital Age

Discover a new app that's bridging the gap between technology and introspection. Bart discusses how tools like this can help us cultivate mindfulness and self-awareness in our busy lives.

Stoic Wisdom for Modern Times

In our "Modern Stoic" segment, we examine a powerful quote from Epictetus about perception and emotional responses. Learn how changing your lens can transform your reactions to life's challenges.

Listener Questions Answered

Bart addresses common concerns about meditation struggles, the truth about carbohydrates, and share a personal update on fatherhood.

Here's what you can expect to gain from this episode:

  • Insights on the potential drawbacks of excessive health tracking
  • A balanced perspective on the protein fortification trend in foods
  • Practical tips for incorporating mindfulness into your daily routine
  • How to apply stoic principles to manage stress and emotions
  • Strategies for overcoming meditation challenges
  • Clarity on the role of carbohydrates in a healthy diet
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About the Podcast

Built Resilient
Build Unshakeable Mental and Physical Resilience
Finally! A health podcast that speaks to normal people.
Built Resilient is a show that answers the questions that are often thought about, but rarely spoken aloud.
Hosted by motivational speaker and resilience coach Bart Walsh, each episode dives into the real, raw topics people ask him after his keynote speeches.

Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, or just know you’re meant for more, this show gives you simple, powerful strategies to level up your physical and mental health. Because resilience isn’t just about surviving. It’s about becoming stronger, sharper, and more unshakable every day.

If you're ready to build real resilience from the inside out, physically, mentally, emotionally you're in the right place.

About your host

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Bart Walsh

Bart Walsh is an actor, father, and one of Australia’s most respected voices in both fitness and resilience. As Head Coach for Jetts Fitness Australia, his professional work impacts thousands of lives, but it’s his personal journey that truly inspires.

In his early 20s, Bart was diagnosed with aggressive cancer. Rather than becoming a victim, he turned inwards, discovering that physical strength could rebuild mental resilience.

In 2020, he and his wife experienced the tragic loss of their newborn son, Aurélien. In response, Bart created Aurélien’s Workout, an annual event that transforms grief into growth and love into legacy.

Most recently, he was diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, a degenerative neurological condition that threatens his ability to move. But instead of giving in, Bart chose to lean in, continuing to live, teach, and speak with even greater purpose.

Now Bart has decided to pic up the mic, and give air to the important questions he gets after his presentations and workshops. Questions whose answers will help thousands of people become more resilient week over week.