For too long, we’ve treated mental and physical health as if they were separate. The truth? They’re deeply connected.

In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald explore what it really means to have good mental health—and why it’s more than just a diagnosis. They unpack the mind-body connection, share ways to measure how prepared you are to cope with life’s challenges, and reframe mental fitness as something you can build, like physical endurance.

This conversation is about moving beyond pathology and learning to strengthen your mental health for both the hard days and the good ones.

What do you do when you face a rule you don’t agree with—at work, in school, or even in daily life? In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald dive into the emotional toll of unfair or arbitrary rules and how to respond without spiraling.

From classroom policies to workplace expectations, they share why rules can trigger strong reactions, how to cope when you can’t change the system, and simple tools to help you stay grounded and regain a sense of agency.

Production looks polished on the outside, but behind the scenes it’s often messy, stressful, and unpredictable. In this episode of the Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson McDonald share real stories from their own production breakdowns—yes, even ring lights and microphones fail—and unpack what it takes to cope when things don’t go as planned.

You’ll hear why production stress hits harder than expected, how resilience and regulation help you bounce back, and simple ways to steady yourself when chaos takes over. A reminder that you’re not alone—and that coping is always possible, even when the plan falls apart.

Managing people, or being managed, can feel overwhelming, messy, and emotionally draining. In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald dig into the emotional labor at the heart of workplace dynamics.

We explore why leadership often feels so heavy, the hidden toll of toxic managers, and what it takes to stay grounded when emotions run high. You’ll also hear practical strategies for setting boundaries, protecting your energy, and keeping your emotional endurance intact in the face of stress.

At the end of the day, management involves more than deadlines and deliverables. It’s also about navigating emotions... yours and everyone else’s. And how well you cope can shape the health of your team, your work, and your own well-being.

Burnout is everywhere—and it’s exhausting just talking about it. But the truth is, burnout remains one of the biggest challenges in work and life today.

In this episode of The Emotional Endurance Movement, Laurie Sharp-Page and Crimson MacDonald dive into what burnout really feels like, why it’s showing up so strongly now, and how the pandemic reshaped our resilience. They share personal stories, unpack the lessons of collective trauma, and offer practical tools to help you cope when you feel stretched too thin.

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “I can’t keep this up,” this conversation is for you.