‘My first suicide attempt was at the age of seven’
Self harming from the age of 4 and attempting suicide by the age of 7, Andrea Woodside has faced a life of relentless challenges including, child molestation, bullying, rape & suicide ideation. Refusing to let these events define her she made a conscious choice to take control of her life and erase all toxicity. Andrea now has a goal to leave the world a better place than she found it.
A true story of going from adversity to advantage - we go deep on topics such as:
Childhood trauma
Suicide ideation
Sexual molestation / bullying / rape
The Resilience gene
Hitting Rock bottom
Realising you are not to blame
Recognising the need for help
Eradicating the toxicity
Finding and practicing Purpose
A reminder of intrinsic value
The cycle of recovery
Cultivating a healthy lifestyle
Practicing connection
Andrea runs Minding Work Ltd - a workplace wellbeing consultancy supporting employers to create and sustain healthier workplaces. You can connect with her on LinkedIn & Twitter