Prepare For The Bad Stuff With Carly Taylor

Hardiness with Dr Paul Taylor · Mar 29, 2026 · 3m · transcript

We’ve all had moments where we reacted in ways we later regret.

In this episode, Carly explores a simple Stoic idea: you don’t rise to the moment, you fall to the level of your training.

Drawing on Seneca’s quote, “If you would not have a man flinch when the crisis comes, train him before it comes,” this episode is about preparing for life’s challenges so you can respond with intention, not reactivity.

Carly is a counsellor and coach who specialises in building psychological hardiness — the ability to navigate challenge, stay engaged, and take action…