The Building Resilient Kids Podcast
The Building Resilient Kids Podcast
Podcast Description
Tim Curtis spent his first career in the elite SAS, but somehow, parenting remains his toughest mission yet. A self-confessed “average father” and not an expert in much related to kids, he’s on a quest to answer a question that parents, teachers, coaches, and pretty much every adult has asked him: ”How do we build resilience in kids?”
From the bestselling co-author of The Resilience Shield and co-host of The Unforgiving60, this podcast dives into the science and stories behind resilience—minus the fluff. Tim brings in world-class experts, unpacks practical tools, and shares real-life insights to help the whole village (that’s you!) raise kids who can handle life’s curveballs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids bounce back, stress less, and grow into kind, confident young adults—without the usual parenting clichés—this is the podcast for you.
Buckle up, it’s time to Build Resilient Kids!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes of resilience, emotional intelligence, and effective parenting strategies. Each episode addresses specific topics such as emotional self-awareness, the importance of community support, and overcoming personal challenges related to parenting. Examples include discussions with guests like Steph Pinto on nurturing emotional strength and Jaz Diab on embracing differences in children, all while providing actionable insights for listeners.
Tim Curtis spent his first career in the elite SAS, but somehow, parenting remains his toughest mission yet. A self-confessed “average father” and not an expert in much related to kids, he’s on a quest to answer a question that parents, teachers, coaches, and pretty much every adult has asked him: ”How do we build resilience in kids?”
From the bestselling co-author of The Resilience Shield and co-host of The Unforgiving60, this podcast dives into the science and stories behind resilience—minus the fluff. Tim brings in world-class experts, unpacks practical tools, and shares real-life insights to help the whole village (that’s you!) raise kids who can handle life’s curveballs.
If you’ve ever wondered how to help your kids bounce back, stress less, and grow into kind, confident young adults—without the usual parenting clichés—this is the podcast for you.
Buckle up, it’s time to Build Resilient Kids!
Episode Sub-title: Weathering the Seasons: Charlie Cay on Grit, Gratitude, and Growing Strong Kids
In this episode, host Tim Curtis talks with Charlie Cay, farmer, father, and proud steward of both land and legacy.
Charlie shares the highs and heartbreaks of family life on the land — from the harsh realities of drought and flood to the quiet wins of raising resilient, well-rounded kids in a remote rural part of Australia. With humour and honesty, Charlie reflects on the lessons learned from nature, work, and family, and how they’ve shaped his approach to parenting, leadership, and inner strength.
This episode is a reminder that resilience is forged in rhythm — through seasons of hardship, community connection, and the day-to-day work of showing up for those we love.
Key Themes & Takeaways:
- Growing up on a remote station and choosing to return to the land with a young family
- Teaching kids resilience through work, responsibility, and being part of something bigger than themselves
- Lessons from hardship: droughts, floods, and what they teach about emotional endurance and adaptability
- The importance of letting kids struggle — and why challenge builds character
- Charlie’s reflections on gratitude, storytelling, and holding on to perspective when things get hard
- Why creating space for connection — around the fire, in the ute, or over breakfast — builds strong family foundations
- The link between nature, patience, and identity, and how it influences the way his family grows together
Learn more at: resilienceshield.com/kids
Resources:
- RFDS Outback Mental Health – Mental health and resilience support for remote Australians
- Rural Aid – Support services for farmers and their families: www.countrykids.ruralaid.org.au
- Bush Kids – Free early intervention health services for children in rural Queensland: www.bushkids.org.au
- The Resilience Shield – The resilience model referenced in the episode
- ABC’s “Back Roads” Series – Stories of Australian rural communities (for context and inspiration)
- Boys to the Bush: https://boystothebush.org.au
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