Episode 17

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27th Oct 2025

Increase Longevity, Beat Stress, Build Confidence (Q&A)

Strength Training for longevity, modern stoicism, exercise when stressed and much more!

Are you ready to build resilience and take charge of your physical, mental, and emotional well-being? In this episode of Built Resilient, Motivational Speaker Bart Walsh dives into a mix of ancient wisdom and modern health strategies to help you navigate life's challenges.

We kick off with a new segment called "The Modern Stoic," exploring how timeless philosophical insights apply to our digital age. I unpack a powerful quote from Seneca about finding inner peace in a world of constant connectivity and noise.

1. Is it too late to start strength training in your late 40s?

Discover why it's never too late to begin weight training and how it can dramatically improve your quality of life and longevity. Bart shares practical tips for getting started, no matter your age or fitness level.

2. Should you exercise when stressed?

Learn the delicate balance between using exercise as a stress reliever and avoiding burnout. Bart explains how to modulate your workout intensity based on your stress levels for optimal results.

3. How can you build lasting confidence?

Explore four powerful strategies to boost your self-assurance in all areas of life, from parenting to work performance. Bart reveals a personal technique I use to reinforce positive self-talk and build resilience.

Throughout the episode, Bart will emphasise the importance of listening to your body, starting small, and maintaining consistency in your health journey. Whether you're a fitness novice or a seasoned gym-goer, you'll find actionable advice to elevate your physical and mental well-being.

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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.

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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.