Dr Ute Liersch · August 10, 2025

Podcast: Growth Hacking Culture
August 10, 2025 · 54 min
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Chartered and Accredited Counselling and Coaching Psychologist
10+ years Clinical, academic & speaking experience2× Chartered Counselling & coaching psychologistPublished author A Minimalist's Guide to Becoming ResilientLecturer University of London
Dr. Ute Liersch, BSc, MA, DPsych, CPsychol, FHEA (HCPC), is a Chartered Counselling and Coaching Psychologist with over a decade of experience across clinical practice, academia, and public speaking. Known for her work in leading private clinics and as a lecturer at the University of London, she specialises in anxiety, trauma, emotional intelligence, and leadership psychology—delivering a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to personal and professional growth.
Whether working with individuals, teams, or fellow clinicians, Dr. Ute blends modalities like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR with direct, no-nonsense communication. Her work is rooted in sincerity and integrity, unified by a clear through-line: helping people live, lead, and relate with greater depth and agency.
She is the author of A Minimalist’s Guide to Becoming Resilient, a grounded and thought-provoking take on what it truly means to build inner strength in a complex world. In both her writing and speaking, Dr. Ute challenges conventional narratives around stress, emotion, and success—deconstructing psychological and societal constructs through a lens that is both philosophical and accessible. As one producer put it: “You helped me see a thread I hadn’t seen before.”
Beyond interviews, she delivers live workshops and talks for audiences ranging from corporate leaders to therapeutic professionals. These sessions explore themes such as resilience, emotional transparency, neurodiversity, and progressive leadership—offering interactive, real-time engagement.
In this inspiring episode, Dr. Ute Liersch, author of "A Minimalist Guide to Becoming Resilient," joins us to discuss how we can build mental fortitude without the overwhelm. We dive into the science behind a resilient brain, the power of neuroplasticity, and why emotions like anger and sadness aren't "negative." Dr. Ute challenges our conventional ideas of success and happiness, offering practical, minimalist strategies to help modern leaders and creators thrive under pressure and find clarity.
Key Discussion Points:
Redefining resilience and moving beyond the "demolition derby" mindset.
The connection between minimalism, Stoicism, and resilience.
Why the pursuit of "happiness" might be overrated.
The importance of listening to your body's signals to prevent burnout.
Understanding neuroplasticity and how to create new mental pathways.
The unique challenges of building resilience as a neurodivergent person.
The surprising concept of "toxic resilience" and how to avoid it.
The single smallest step you can take today to begin building strength.
Connect with Dr. Ute:
Find her book, "A Minimalist Guide to Becoming Resilient" https://a.co/d/3k7fSEF
Check her profile on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/drute/ or access for free her masterclasses https://www.youtube.com/@DrUteLiersch
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