The Art of Resilience Podcast

About The Art of Resilience Podcast

Welcome to my podcast—a space to inspire and empower those living with chronic illness to thrive. I’m Jaasiel, a fellow patient who was diagnosed with fibromyalgia at 19 and has been navigating life with chronic pain and illness for over 24 years. I’m also a scientist with a deep faith in God, and I believe that science and faith beautifully complement each other. Join me as I share insights, stories, and strategies that have been game-changers in my journey. I’d love to hear from you—drop me a “hi” or share your thoughts by emailing me at hello@brevedesignco.com. You can also connect with me and our community on Substack, where I check in daily and do my best to respond promptly. Let’s thrive together! brevedesignco.substack.com (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/s/the-art-of-resilience?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Jaasiel Huerta

Category

health & fitness · health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

15 Aug 2024

Latest episode

3 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

11 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Jun 2025

   Permission to Break the Rules

   Jaasiel explores breaking unhelpful societal rules around productivity and rest, especially for those navigating chronic illness, to reclaim agency and redefine success.

2. 

   16 May 2025

   When was the last time you fully enjoyed a meal?🧐

   Happy Friday! Meals aren’t just another item on your to-do list—they’re a privilege and a joy. Some foods have the power to trigger the best memories (science agrees!), which makes eating a meaningful way to build resilience. So here’s your friendly reminder: meals can actually help regulate your nervous system and support your stress response throughout the day. And hey—while you're at it, toss in some colorful, nutrient-dense goodness (wink wink). If you have a chronic illness… Eating can be relegated to either something we have to do and we have lost pleasure in savoring our meals all together. This is normal but it doesn’t have to be. Recovering this joy is a very powerful tool to shift the course of our physical and our mental health. Maybe you’re living with a chronic illness that makes it tough to enjoy meals like “normal” folks do—and I see you. Working with a nutritionist to identify foods that won’t trigger pain, discomfort, or flares can make a big difference. That’s why I’m sharing this amazing evidence-based resource (https://youtu.be/Z61921PImhc?si=WsdowvExY-ydV2_6) to help support and empower your healing journey. 💛 P.S. Did you know that if you download the Substack app, you’ll unlock access to chats and extra podcast goodies? Just sayin’. 👀 If this topic interested you… Here’s an amazing video I used back in my teaching days during the nutrition module. It’s not just about being mindful with your food—it’s a powerful tool to help us recognize the deeper dysfunctions and habits that often show up at the table. 🍽️ Worth a watch if you're ready to shift the way you think about eating. How to Use Mindfulness in Eating by Headspace (https://youtu.be/u1jRaHrpokA?si=Htb7SIlTBb65hb7B) Here’s a helpful article written by nutritionists on the matter if you want to dive deeper: Mindful Eating 101 — A Beginner’s Guide (https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mindful-eating-guide) And if you missed on the video I linked if you have IBS, you will find it below: The Gut Doctor: The root cause of IBS – and how to treat it | Dr. Will Bulsiewicz (https://youtu.be/Z61921PImhc?si=WsdowvExY-ydV2_6) This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

3. 

   11 May 2025

   The Day I Saw My Mother Through G-d’s Lens

   Hey friends! Wanted to send you a little something for Mother’s Day. 💐 A meditation on the physiology of motherhood and how G-d used this understanding to start the process of restoration and forgiveness. I have a very, very long way to go but I wanted to share the tiny golden nuggets that have freed my heart to see my mom through G-d’s lens. Hope this is helpful, insightful, and inspires you in some way, shape or form! Happy Mother’s Day! -Love Jaas P.S. if you are enjoying this podcast, please consider leaving a like, a review on Apple Podcasts or sharing it with someone else! 🙏 The Art of Resilience Podcast is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. 🗒️ RESOURCES & FACT CHECKING! Credits: 🎵 The intro music for The Art of Resilience Podcast is "Where We Go" by the super talented Elijah Aaron Palnik. Go check out his website (https://www.elijahaaron.com/)—he’s got some seriously good jams! Sound effects and other tracks inside this episode: * Seven Dimensions by Alon Ohana * Grab the Goods by MooveKa PREVIOUS EPISODES “When Prayer is not Enough” (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/p/when-prayer-is-not-enough?r=47gsu0) PODCASTS Zoe Podcast Science & Nutrition * 5 essentials for your menopause toolkit with Dr. Mary Claire Haver & Dr. Sarah Berry (https://youtu.be/Qa16sjJW72c?si=JeUx0SxgizJyrLep) * 5 ways to fix high-functioning depression | Dr. Judith Joseph and Dr. Sarah Berry (https://youtu.be/QJYdI_gdfvs?si=RiJqBoudFL3PBCW4) VERSES MENTIONED On forgiveness 14 For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, 15 but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses. Matthew 6:14-15 21 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” 22 Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore the kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who wished to settle accounts with his servants.[g (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018&version=ESV#fen-ESV-23748g)] 24 When he began to settle, one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.[h (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018&version=ESV#fen-ESV-23749h)] 25 And since he could not pay, his master ordered him to be sold, with his wife and children and all that he had, and payment to be made. 26 So the servant[i (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018&version=ESV#fen-ESV-23751i)] fell on his knees, imploring him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you everything.’ 27 And out of pity for him, the master of that servant released him and forgave him the debt. 28 But when that same servant went out, he found one of his fellow servants who owed him a hundred denarii,[j (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018&version=ESV#fen-ESV-23753j)] and seizing him, he began to choke him, saying, ‘Pay what you owe.’ 29 So his fellow servant fell down and pleaded with him, ‘Have patience with me, and I will pay you.’ 30 He refused and went and put him in prison until he should pay the debt. 31 When his fellow servants saw what had taken place, they were greatly distressed, and they went and reported to their master all that had taken place. 32 Then his master summoned him and said to him, ‘You wicked servant! I forgave you all that debt because you pleaded with me. 33 And should not you have had mercy on your fellow servant, as I had mercy on you?’ 34 And in anger his master delivered him to the jailers,[k (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2018&version=ESV#fen-ESV-23759k)] until he should pay all his debt. 35 So also my heavenly Father will do to every one of you, if you do not forgive your brother from your heart.” Matthew 18: 21-35 On the vengeance of the God It is mine to avenge; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip;their day of disaster is near and their doom rushes upon them.” Deuteronomy 32:35 Father of the fatherless and protector of widows is God in his holy habitation. Psalm 68:5 19 Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it[a (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans%2012%3A19&version=ESV#fen-ESV-28249a)] to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19 On God’s thoughts about us How precious to me are your thoughts, O God! How vast is the sum of them!18 If I would count them, they are more than the sand. I awake, and I am still with you. Psalm 139:17-18 Thanks for listening to The Art of Resilience Podcast! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2)

4. 

   3 May 2025

   Flare Me Out: Mindset Shift to Richness

   Yup, I obviously recorded this 18 days plus ago but this one has serious encouragement for your journey. 🚨IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The Flare Me Out Series may occasionally be brought to you by… me with a sprinkle doctor-approved pain meds. If I sound a little mumbly or offbeat, now you know why. Just to be clear—I don’t mess with illegal substances or misuse medication. Seriously, don’t do that. Always talk to your pain management physician about what’s right for you. Pain meds aren’t meant to be your daily bread—there’s a whole buffet of support out there! This series isn’t here to diagnose, treat, or cure anything. I’m just a fellow chronic illness warrior with a science brain and a big heart, sharing raw moments to help you thrive—not just survive. The Art of Resilience Podcast is a reader-supported publication. 🙌🏼 To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a subscriber. 🗒️ RESOURCES: * Here’s my solopreneur deductible tracker. A CPA friend offered this to me to keep track of my deductibles and I want to give it to you in case you need it. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UBJjK7GwVWTKQs61_D-oFh8_n9JkZYquJJCdyxm9RQw/copy (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UBJjK7GwVWTKQs61_D-oFh8_n9JkZYquJJCdyxm9RQw/copy) Get full access to The Art of Resilience Podcast at brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

5. 

   25 Apr 2025

   🤔 Have you checked-in with your body yet?

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6. 

   25 Feb 2025

   When prayer is not enough...

   If you’re an abuse survivor, navigating grief, or living with a chronic illness, I hope this episode moves you to action. Prayer is powerful. For those of you that are Jewish or Christian, it’s not just important—it’s essential to our spiritual well-being. But I firmly believe that prayer is meant to complement, not replace, the understanding G-d has given us about how our bodies respond to trauma and how we heal. For years, I lived under the belief that prayer alone would restore my body. Instead, that mindset kept me trapped in shame and inaction. But G-d has given us insight into our nervous system—how trauma hijacks it, shaping our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. In this episode, I share my journey of breaking free from silence, embracing healing, and finally speaking up. Let’s dive in. Follow the podcast on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/theartofresiliencepodcast?igsh=MXkwMGM3Z2k3Y3M4Zg%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) and help me spread the word. There are many living with chronic health conditions, disabled individuals that need hope! 🎧 Tune in, share your story, and join the journey. 💛 Available on:👉🏼Substack https://lnkd.in/gqMyP5gh (https://lnkd.in/gqMyP5gh)👉🏼Apple (https://lnkd.in/gqMyP5gh) Podcasts https://lnkd.in/gmQmx_cK (https://lnkd.in/gqMyP5gh) 👉🏼Spotify https://lnkd.in/gBFxNvGg (https://lnkd.in/gqMyP5gh) Get full access to The Art of Resilience Podcast at brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

7. 

   31 Jan 2025

   Spoon Talking

   You can find Chrsitine's entry about the Spoon Theory here (https://butyoudontlooksick.com/articles/written-by-christine/the-spoon-theory/). You can check out more of her blog in this same link. Get full access to The Art of Resilience Podcast at brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

8. 

   19 Jan 2025

   Recovering Joy & Purpose

   Important Disclaimer: None of the information in this podcast, my social media or website is meant to treat a medical condition or supplement the vital role healthcare practitioners have. My work is only meant to encourage you to seek help from these experts. I only share my experience as a person and patient. As I plan content for the podcast, I find myself sifting through the archives of my life—old notes, journals, mementos. I’m interviewing my parents, asking high school friends questions, and, little by little, patterns are beginning to emerge. It stings to admit this, but even in the moments I thought I was my “happiest” over the past 24 years—serving others, traveling, staying super busy—I looked different to others than I imagined myself. I did. In the early stages of my illness, when I was still a pure extrovert and a crazy strong leader, friends noticed I was pulling away, retreating into myself. They couldn’t pinpoint why. It was physical pain. Looking back at my journals, I saw how I “lost purpose” around the time I graduated college. By the time I was working in nonprofit organizations, I clearly remember a dear friend saying to me, “Jaasiel, my prayer is that the L-rd would return to you the years of your youth and renew your strength.” I thought, “What the heck?! Do I really look that old and old and lost?” 😅 Years later, I saw photos of myself from that time—hunched over, looking oddly fragile and unstable. Good heavens! This was hard to swallow—I must admit—it was really hard to see myself in pictures. Those were all signs that something wasn’t okay with me—I was merely surviving. My body hunched unconsciously, trying to protect itself from the pain. Though I pushed through with a smile, put on makeup, and burned every last drop of adrenaline to appear “normal,” it still showed. Worse yet, deep inside, I knew I had lost my joy and purpose. I was battling depression, deep sadness and loss over dreams and hope. Did you know the Art of Resilience Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-resilience-podcast/id1788536063) & Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/62miDbVMehFKO9j3BscU02)? Here’s the thing about chronic illness: one of its many silver linings (yes, there’s more than one) is that it ages you—not just physically, but emotionally. You bury dreams so fast it’s dizzying. I’ve had a mid-life crisis… twice! But on the flip side, you learn lessons and mature faster than most people. You figure out what really matters and learn to value it deeply—often much sooner than others. To my dearest sister from another mother, who prayed that heartfelt prayer for me so many years ago: G-d has heard you. Havah, thank you!. 🥰 In this episode, I dive deep into the importance of reclaiming purpose and joy when living with chronic illness. I also explore the concept of neuroplasticity, which has revolutionized the treatment of chronic pain. Our brains can be rewired, our thought patterns do matter, and recovering joy and purpose—whether you’re living with a chronic illness or not—is absolutely possible. All of us struggle with something, you don’t have to be sick to battle something. Our past, trauma, our fears and apprehensions, comparing ourselves against others. So I want to offer you a challenge, to know whatever the thoughts that hunt you deep inside, these can be turned around. Recovering and having a deep sense of purpose and joy is something we cannot afford to ignore. Humans are like diamonds. We were made with multifaceted beauty. Tragedy, sickness, and even depression is part of the human experience. When tragedy and sickness strikes, remember, we are not just one thing. There’s treasures untold inside all of us and it is up to us to discover what our Creator put inside us, that multifaceted diamond is waiting for you to discover and rejoice in it. Let’s do it! Here’s a link (https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:aa8b3225-33bd-42d0-905a-d4c931e62ebb) to the guide I reference in the podcast! Thanks for reading Yaaziel’s Substack! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. The Art of Resilience Community is Open Now! This is a subscription of $5/month. This community is a space where we draw strength from shared experiences and find hope together. Through the lens of my 24-year journey with chronic illness and pain, I’m creating a community to inspire, uplift, and empower you to thrive. Here’s what you can look forward to: ✨ Weekly Mindful & Artful Meditation PracticesJoin me live on Substack weekly as we explore meditations and creative exercises that have brought me peace and clarity. Let’s draw, reflect, and share in the joy of creativity together. 🎁 Free Monthly ResourcesGet access to worksheets to help organize your goals, tips to tackle challenges, and resources for affording medications and treatments. 💬 Community Chats & Product SharingConnect with others who get it. Whether it’s swapping advice, sharing favorite tools, or just growing through the tough days, we’re here for each other. Let’s journey through resilience together—because hope is always worth sharing. 🌼 🙌🏼 Join now and let’s build something beautiful! Sign up for a paid subscription of this Substack! * and more upcoming additions to this community! Subscribe below! Help me to spread the word! 🙏 Get full access to Yaaziel’s Substack at brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe (https://brevedesignco.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

9. 

   6 Jan 2025

   What are your non-negotiables?

   So, you have a chronic illness…and thinking about 2025 resolutions feels completely out of reach. Your life and body feel so tangled that it’s hard to even know where to start. I’ve been there, my friend. I understand the overwhelm and anguish of starting a new year feeling lost in the chaos. I’ve crossed the threshold of New Year’s Eve with disappointment and despair, and I’ve also crossed it with hopeful determination, thinking, “This year will be different.” Yet time and again, I’ve watched my resolutions fade into the same fog that’s been part of my life for decades. If you have struggled with suicidal ideation, please call 988. This is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. There is help! I believe, that everyone, even when suicide is a far contemplation, there is a desire to live. I won’t claim to have all the answers, so I am inviting G-d in this post to speak the words I cannot speak to you directly but I’ve discovered one approach that has brought clarity and steadiness when the fog rolls in again—when pain, symptoms, and feelings of failure and shame try to take over. And I want to share it with you. This past year, 2024, was incredibly hard. But despite that, I accomplished so much. Now, I want to give you a tool and a mindset that helped me experience progress and see my goals move forward—no matter the pace. It was truly life-changing. Let’s dive in together, and don’t forget to download the accompanying guide here! If you’ve gone through the guide and found it helpful, I’d love to hear from you! Leave a comment in our Substack community or send me an email at hello@brevedesignco.com. What is on the “Define Your Emotional Non-Negotiables: A Guide for Thriving in 2025” ? This 4-step guide (15 pages long) helps individuals with chronic illness identify and honor their emotional non-negotiables for the year ahead. It has taken me 24 years to create something that worked for me and I created it thinking about fellow chronic illness folks. Through reflection, prioritization, and actionable planning, you’ll uncover what truly matters to you—whether it’s creativity, rest, or connection—and create space for it in your daily life. With prompts to overcome fears, clear mental and physical clutter, and set realistic goals, this guide is designed to help you navigate the challenges of chronic illness with clarity, purpose, and hope. To download the guide click here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/19Ib7U01R98OQJXQa2mxkKLdUf4C1F3Wr/view?usp=sharing). With hope, Jaasiel This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brevedesignco.substack.com (https://brevedesignco.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    28 Aug 2024

    Myself or the illness...

    In this episode, I want to share with you seven commitment goals that have been essential to my journey of self-recovery and steadily climbing out of a dark chapter in my life. Each of these goals stems from one core principle: a strong personal commitment to discovering and expressing who I truly am versus allowing the illness define my path and limit all possibilities. Those of us living with chronic illness know this inner battle all too well. We try countless supplements, techniques, therapies, and medications. We've probably visited over a dozen practitioners and still keep several in our medical arsenal. We fight, fight, fight! But that’s not were the battle is won! The battle is won in the inner chambers of our hearts and minds. Was I going to sit depressed, and allow the illness to ravage my body, mind, and future. No! IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The friend referred to in this podcast gave me his permission to share his journey. He knows where I am coming from and he’s been with me in similar valleys of my battle with chronic illness. These seven practices aren’t a cure. They won’t guarantee perfect days, but they are deeply tied to my physical well-being, mental health, spiritual walk, and most importantly, they are my declaration of war against the harsh verdicts of illness. So join me as I share my journey. And please, leave a comment! What are your commitment goals? Why do you do them, and what do they look like for you? Can’t wait to hear from you!-xoxo, Jaasiel! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brevedesignco.substack.com (https://brevedesignco.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    15 Aug 2024

    Cultivating connections

    In this first episode I want to share how I have found connection in the most unexpected of ways. During 24 years of battling a chronic illness I went from being a loud extrovert to being an introvert. This is something that is expected-our symptoms and aches and pains take much of our energy reservoir. Who wants to hang out when you are trying to survive? And yet, we need connection to be able to endure, build resilience, and see possibilities outside of our stress-driven world. We need to be encouraged and challenged. This is just the essence of being human. We cannot afford to be alone and isolated. Don’t get me wrong, I am still an introvert, being around people drains me but I know that opening up to others around a topic I love and matters to me like art and connecting with neighbors has given me a sense of belonging and has helped accelerate my healing. Join me as I give you tips and ideas on how to find meaningful connections that can catalyze healing. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit brevedesignco.substack.com (https://brevedesignco.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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