27. Be the Light. Bring the Energy.

Two simple ideas completely changed the way I think about the impact we have on others.

In this episode, I explore the difference between battery people and vacuum people and the timeless wisdom to be a lighthouse, not a tugboat. You'll discover how your attitude, words, and presence can either drain those around you—or leave them stronger, more hopeful, and ready to face life's challenges.

Episode Dedication

This episode is dedicated to my incredible golf coach, Bob.

Thank you for reminding me that great coaches don't just improve our performance, they build our confidence, recharge our spirits, and help us rediscover the joy in the game.

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About the Podcast

The Resilience and Grit Podcast

Pathways to happiness and healing

Resilience and Grit is a weekly podcast for anyone who has navigated and endured hard things and is ready for a life with more ease, connection, and joy. Through real stories and inspiring conversations, the podcast explores how life’s hardest moments can lead to growth, healing and lasting happiness. If you’re ready to move beyond the endless life cycle of facing challenges head on and into a more meaningful life, this show is for you.

About your host

Kathleen DuBois

Hi, I’m Kathleen.

This podcast was born out of my own journey, through success, setbacks, reinvention, and a deep desire for a more meaningful life.

I’ve spent my career as a business leader, but what has shaped me most are the moments that didn’t go as planned, the ones that required resilience, faith, and the courage to begin again.

Here, I share real conversations, some solo, some with incredible guests—about overcoming adversity, navigating change, and finding beauty and purpose along the way.

If you’ve ever felt like an outsider…
If you’re in a season of transition…
If you’re searching for something more…

You’re in the right place.