We recently connected with Stacy Reuille-Dupont and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Stacy, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?
I haven’t thought of this question before. It has always been something I have had. As I contemplate the quality of resilience, I feel like was given the gift of it through my curiosity and creativity. I always been a curious builder and one who likes to make things, take them apart, and build new things. I don’t pay too much attention to worry about failure as I see it as a piece of the process. As a result, I feel primed to figure things out, which creates the confidence that I will be ok, even when things are hard, don’t go my way or are overwhelming.
I have a very strong spiritual practice and my work reminds me daily of the resilience people have in the face of adversity. I get to see the human strength play out over and over and over in my office.
Thanks, so before we move on maybe you can share a bit more about yourself?
I am a licensed psychologist, licensed addiction counselor, certified personal trainer, and certified nutrition coach. My clinical practice seeks to capitalize on the positive impact of physical exercise for psychological health.
I view my role as a guide. I believe people have the map to their life’s path and my job is to help them read that map.
Humans are pack creatures and our brains are wired for connection. As a result, when trusted support helps you think through ideas, concepts, and possible life directions, we all make better decisions.
I want to inspire and motivate people to change their lives… not the life one was handed, but the one they really want.
To find everyday inspiration, we must be balanced. We require a balance of work and play, time alone, social connection, activity, and rest.
Together, we examine your life balance and make adjustments for optimum well-being.
Research
My research interests include how the endocrine system, heart rate variability, ATP, musculature, skeletal system, and the microbiome are impacted by both psychological stress and physical exercise and how physical activity may work to address both mental and physical symptoms for comprehensive health.
Many who suffer from psychological stressors also suffer from coexisting health disorders like obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes management. I seek to find non-medical answers to treat these co-morbidities.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
I think one of the biggest qualities is curiosity. It helps me stay true to myself and inspired by the world around me. I love learning and staying curious has helped me stay present to what it is I am supposed to learn in the moment.
I also feel that my education in kinesiology/exercise science and anatomy alongside my learning as a psychologist were instrumental in my understanding of human beings, and why they do what they do. I was about 5 years old when I started asking this question and my mom used to laugh and say “Because they do what they do”. I decided young I was going to figure that out. Now, I have a lot of understanding about human behavior and still know my mom was also right. People do what people do and helping them understand the cause and effect of their choices is one of my favorite parts of my job.
One of the biggest skills I’ve had to learn to master is slowing down. I am a fast-paced, quick thinker, and working with people on the daily has taught me I need to work on being present more than getting things done. I have worked hard through yoga, movement, and meditation to hone my ability to stay present in the moment and slow myself down.
What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?
I do not think it is a great idea to go all in on our strengths. If we do that we miss huge opportunities to grow. However, I also don’t think it’s helpful to be so humble that you never own your power and show up in the world with the gifts you have.
I think it’s best as a combo and owning what you are good at and what you aren’t. This way you can surround yourself with others who fill in your gaps. For example, I am a big-picture visionary person. If you want to make sure the spreadsheet is right, do not ask me to do it. When I hired my office manager, I looked for someone who could work with my fast pace, creativity, and vision and was detail-oriented. She’s amazing at making sure the spreadsheet is perfect before it goes out the door.
People need to contribute to find purpose and meaning in their lives. If I go all in on my strengths my boat will be lopsided and others will be left out of helping make something great happen. Together we are much more balanced and strong. Together what we can accomplish which honoring what we each have to contribute is so much better than what I could do alone.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://stacyrd.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacyreuille/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StacyReuille
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyreuille/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/StacyReuille
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC50bxIi2HlguxOBhNPqXrqQ
Image Credits
Niki Bryant Photography
