Ep 17 - Ben Coomber - How to enrich your mind to live an AWESOME life

In this thought-provoking episode, Olly sits down with Ben Coomber to explore the deeper layers of emotional healing and personal growth. Ben shares his transformative life journey, embracing mindfulness, breathwork, and community support as tools for healing and self-discovery.Together, we unpack the complexity of mental health, the often-overlooked role of the ego, and the beauty in slowing down to reconnect with oneself. We also discuss how emotional development intersects with parenting, relationships, and living with intention.Whether you’re navigating trauma recovery or seeking greater clarity and resilience in your own life, this episode offers insights, tools, and inspiration to guide your path. Key Takeaways: • Resilience stems from emotional depth, not just physical toughness. • Self-discovery is a personal, non-linear journey. • Healing thrives in safe, supportive communities. • Practices like breathwork and meditation build emotional resilience. • The ego can be a major barrier to growth if left unchecked. • Transformation often begins in adversity. • Parenting requires presence, patience, and unconditional love. • Slowing down creates space for meaningful reflection. • Sharing your growth process helps others understand your evolution. • Emotional healing takes time, energy, and courage—but it’s worth it.🔑 Keywords:resilience, mental health, emotional healing, personal growth, trauma recovery, self-discovery, community support, breathwork, ego, mindfulness📲 Connect & Subscribe:If this conversation resonated with you, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating their own healing journey. Every share helps spread the message of resilience, mental health, and emotional growth.Join my FREE Shapes of Resilience Facebook community + gain access to my FREE 4-day course:https://tinyurl.com/shapesofresiliencecommunitySupport My Bristol to Bath 26-Mile Trail Marathon for Rock2Recovery, supporting veterans, military and first responders with mental health recovery. Donate here: ⁠https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/activity/bristol-to-bath-trail-marathon/olly-hall-green ⁠Connect with me via:Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/shapesofresilienceinstagramLinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/shapesofresiliencelinkedin YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/ShapesofresilienceyoutubeAll Ships Rise in a High Tide