What You’ll Hear
- How stress shows up in the body—and what you can do to release it.
- Why boredom is essential for sparking creativity and imagination in kids.
- The power of open, honest communication in building family resilience.
- Fresh perspectives on managing screen time and technology at home.
- Lessons from Sam’s military background that shape his coaching and parenting approach.
- How therapy and self-awareness can transform stress into personal growth.
Sam Wones’ personal breakthrough moment (it’ll give you chills): Watching how boredom transformed his own children’s creativity, he realized that letting go of control opens the door to resilience, imagination, and authentic connection.
Resources Mentioned
The Body Keeps the Score - By Bessel Van der Kolk M.D.
Featured Guest: Sam Wones
Sam Wones is a stress management coach and co-founder with his wife Lucie Tullett, of the Adaptable Human Project, where they help people navigate stress and perform under pressure with resilience and clarity.
With a background in sports science and performance psychology, Sam’s fascination with mental toughness led him to serve over a decade in the Royal Marine Commandos, competing internationally as a marksman and learning firsthand the power of high-performing teams.
Today, Sam combines that experience with his wife, Lucie’s, 15-year expertise in physical therapy, creating a holistic approach that blends mind and body for lasting change. Together, they help families and professionals build balance, confidence, and connection in the digital age. Beyond his work, Sam and Lucie are the parents of four, navigating the beautiful chaos of raising kids from toddlers to preteens.
Follow Sam Wones:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.adaptable.human.project
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574197054280
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-wones-a724ba254
Website: https://www.adaptablehumanproject.com
Meet the Host: Adrienne Giffen
Adrienne Giffen is an executive recruiter, author of Unravel You, and creator of the intergenerational board game Now You’re Talking™. Through her podcast, she invites families and friends to trade screens for stories, sparking heartfelt conversations that bridge generations. Her work is rooted in a passion for helping people rediscover connection, courage, and joy in today’s digital world.
Connect with the Host:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennegiffen/
https://unravelyou.com/
https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/
https://www.youtube.com/@NowYoureTalkingPodcast
https://www.instagram.com/nowyouretalkinggame/
Do you ever feel like you and your kids are in the same room, but not really together? START TALKING TODAY : 5 Questions to Spark Real Conversations With Your Kids : https://nowyouretalkinggame.com/start-talking-today/
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