Thrive Loud With Lou Diamond

What if you discovered that bravery isn’t something you’re born with—but a muscle anyone can build, one courageous act at a time?In this inspiring episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, US Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and bravery expert Jill Schulman unveils the science behind fear and how anyone can practice and grow their own courage. Jill shares her unlikely journey from a small-town Minnesota girl—arriving at Marine training in a hot pink outfit—to leading Marines and ultimately becoming a thought leader on bravery. She reveals the evidence-based tools and daily practices that helped her (and can help you) push through fear, pursue uncomfortable challenges, and experience profound personal growth.Key highlights from this episode:The surprising truth: bravery isn’t innate, but trainable like a muscle—discover how to flex it dailyJill’s classic “Legally Blonde” moment in the Marine Corps—and what it taught her about moving past fearThe “embrace the suck” mentality and why seeking out discomfort