What an episode this was. We were delighted to speak with the CEO and founder of PVL mental health consultancy and a sought-after global keynote and TedX speaker, Petra Velzeboer.
In this episode, Petra talks to us about her life growing up in the infamous Children of God cult, and how when pregnant and in a relationship with someone outside of the cult, Petra escaped to begin a new life in London. Confronted with years of unresolved trauma, she battled mental illness, including addiction and depression. She reached her ultimate rock bottom when she contemplated taking her own life. At this junction, Petra challenged herself to a year of intentional living and began her journey of self-improvement and mental health accountability.
Petras story is one of hope and determination. Now a trained Psychologist, through her consultancy, PVL, Petra and her team work to fulfil a vision of a world where every organization can be the rising tide that lifts and sustains mental health for every employee, their families, and their communities. We talk about what a healthy workplace looks like and finding balance in setting your own boundaries.
There are so many things to take away from this episode and it was a delight to be involved with. We hope you enjoy it too.
