#64 2024 AF

In this episode, I'm opening up about my personal experiences with bullying, burnout, and mental health challenges. I'm also discussing the importance of community in overcoming adversity and finding joy. Key themes of this deeply personal episode include trauma, neurodiversity, midlife transitions, and creating a ""village"" of support. Episode Highlights Trauma is stored in the body, and breathwork can help release it with an empathetic witness Midlife is a time to reclaim one's authentic self and undo layers of protection from childhood Communities that support each other through life's difficulties can replace the ""village"" many lack Both laughter and tears have a place - it's about navigating life's ups and downs together Small acts of kindness and an alcohol-free life can cultivate well-being and joy" RESOURCES Access Emma's Summer Success Bundle here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/summersuccessbundle Join Emma's VIP ELITE experience here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/offers/k7AXMNPG Join Emma's Be The Lighthouse membership here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/bethelighthouse Get Emma's North Star Visualisation audio download at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation Emma's Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in Emma's 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset Join The Self-Paced Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae Learn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.com Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoaching Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-af-podcast/id1649673705