Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
Mentally Tough Women aren’t born—they’re built. Together, let's Rise Stronger, Shine Bright, and Lead with Heart— in the moments that matter most!
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Welcome to Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, where mental toughness meets heart. Each week we’ll explore powerful tools, fresh perspectives, and quick resets to help you rise stronger, shine brighter, and lead with heart—especially in the moments that matter most.
These episodes are adapted from my live Facebook series, Let’s Talk About…, where I share real tools for bouncing back stronger. You can also find the video versions on my Stress Intelligence YouTube channel (YouTube.com/@StressIntelligence).
As a West Point graduate, combat commander, and founder of Mentally Tough Women, I’ve spent decades leading through the toughest situations life can throw at us. But what makes this podcast different isn’t just my experience—it’s the depth, care, and realness that others have felt from me for years. Soldiers I once led still tell me they remember my tears of relief after welcoming them back from a mission where their safety was at risk, and the way I never asked them to do what I wouldn’t do myself.
That’s why people tune in. Because here, you won’t just get strategies—you’ll get them from someone who’s lived them, led with heart under fire, and knows how to help you turn stress into your strongest ally.
Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb
Latest Episodes
The Aloha Adventures With Colonel Deb – How Pono and Kuleana Help You Live With Aloha
Aloha Friends!In Episode 1 of The Aloha Adventures with Colonel Deb, I begin exploring the deeper meaning behind my book:Why Is Pono Not Pono Today?From my home in Hilo, Hawai‘i, I introduce three powerful Hawaiian concepts...
Season 2 Trailer – The Aloha Adventures with Colonel Deb | Stress Smarts Podcast
Come along on a journey from my home in Hilo, Hawai‘i as we explore the story behind my book, Why Is Pono Not Pono Today?What looks like a simple children’s book reveals powerful lessons about stress, leadership, and living with...
Episode 28 – Let’s Talk About ENERGY How to Shift Your V.I.B.E. and Lead With Power
What’s the most powerful thing you bring into every room?It’s not your resume. It’s not your title. It’s your energy.Your energy shows up before you speak. It lingers after you leave. And it either lifts people u...
Let’s Talk About ACCUSATIONS - How to Stay Calm and Lead When You're Under Fire
What if the worst thing someone said about you… wasn’t true? And even worse — people believed it?Accusations can hit like a punch to the gut. Whether they’re true, false, or weaponized projections, they have the power to undermi...
Let’s Talk About SHORTCUTS – Why the Fastest Way Isn’t Always the Smartest
Shortcuts may save you time. But when it comes to life, leadership, and legacy—the fastest way isn’t always the smartest. Especially when people are involved.In this episode of Stress Smarts with Colonel Deb, we unpack the myth ...