Join host Debbie on Tranquil Awakenings as she converses Luke who she has known since primary school, sharing the difficulties he has had with fitting in and how by working through those he is finding a sense of belonging and purpose.
As part of this conversation, they talk about the significance of friendship, love, and self-care and the importance of self-acceptance as they explore Luke's journey with his mental health struggles and how he's working really hard to overcome them at this time. Luke’s key message being that it is important to seek help and to talk.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- When we are exposed to multiple issues and trauma it can become too much and our mental health can suffer.
- Making plans for the future is important for our wellbeing.
- Fear of change can keep us stuck in situations that make us feel unhappy.
- No matter how much you care about someone, you can’t fully help them unless they are ready and willing to help themselves.
- By leaving situations that we have outgrown, it can make us better people.
- It is fulfilling to be able to support others grow and transform whether this be at home, with loved ones, or professionally.
BEST MOMENTS
- "And for me, that is where my struggle has always been, is why, why was I not wanted?”
- “I experienced a lot of bullying through school and the reason for that was because kids in the school knew I was different.”
- “That stayed with me for a long time, and I think that's helped. Although it's not nice to say, I think that's made me a more compassionate person.”
- “I am going to go out there and I'm going to achieve it. I always remember having Danger, which was my horse, and he was amazing. And he took me so far and took me to places where you, you'd never imagine.”
- “I remember going to college and I remember my tutor saying to me, you'll never pass level two.”
- “I'd urge anybody out there that is having that type of fear to really sit down and have a really good think about what is it you want to do in life? What is your main aspirations? What is your what is your goal.”
- “Friends are the new family. Family is what you make it.”
HOST BIO
Debbie is a seasoned therapist whose journey from being a primary school teacher to an adept therapist has been fuelled by her fascination with the intricacies of human nature. Equipped with advanced certifications in diverse modalities like hypnotherapy, neuro-linguistic programming, mindfulness, meditation, past life regression and many more she has honed her expertise to bring about transformative change.
As a full-time therapist and trainer, Debbie's driving passion is guiding others, as well as herself, towards their best selves. Embracing the concept of holistic beings, she firmly believes in addressing the mental, emotional, physical, social, energetic, and spiritual facets of well-being and healing.
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