# Optimism, Resilience, and Daily Mental Fitness with Dr. Sue Varma

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Podcast: [Stronger with Don Saladino](https://stenobird.com/podcast/stronger-with-don-saladino-7370567)
Published: 2025-12-16T10:30:00+00:00
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Psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Sue Varma joins Don Saladino for a conversation about emotional fitness, practical mental health tools, and the mindset shifts that help us live with greater purpose and optimism. Drawing from her clinical experience and her signature framework, Dr. Varma explains how small, science-backed habits can dramatically improve resilience, confidence, and day-to-day wellbeing. She and Don explore the connection between physical health and emotional health, how to manage anxiety during stressful seasons, and why optimism isn’t naïve, it’s a skill that can be trained. Dr. Varma also shares strategies for strengthening relationships, setting boundaries, improving sleep, and building a more compassionate inner voice. ----------------------------- Sponsored By: Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger MasterClass: Get an additional 15% off any annual membership at http://masterclass.com/stronger - with MasterClass you can learn from the best to become your best. With plans starting at $10 a month, billed annually, you get unlimited access to over 200+ classes taught by the world’s best business leaders, writers, chefs, and more. Vuori: Get yourself some of the most comfortable and versatile clothing on the planet at https://vuori.com/STRONGER - Vuori’s clothes are great for a workout, but also great for running errands before, or meeting up with friends after. Gusto: Get three months free when you run your first payroll at gusto.com/stronger - Gusto provides unlimited payroll runs for one monthly price. No hidden fees, no surprises. ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1…

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