Episode 17 - Leonie Lam - How Mindfulness improves Mental Health

Leonie Lam is a Career Coach, Corporate Trainer and Speaker. She is also a Meditation Teacher and a Mindfulness Practitioner. She has been self-employed in these various roles for over 15 years. She has held Training and HR roles at Westpac, Commonwealth Bank, Veolia Water, and Western Sydney University. As a Career Coach, Leonie has directly helped 300+ people secure employment in Australia, and indirectly she has helped thousands of people in their career development.  As a Trainer, she has empowered individuals and organisations to enhance their performance and achieve excellence in everything they do. Her training programs consistently receive exceptional feedback, reflecting her ability to deliver engaging and impactful learning experiences.  For more information about Leonie and her work, please visit https://www.myfocus.com.au/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/leonielam/ Insight Timer – Meditation App   https://insighttimer.com/leonielam In recent years, Leonie has incorporated meditation and mindfulness practices into her training and coaching programs. Last year, she has been delivering Mindful Wednesdays in the community centre and it has been well received in the community. The session may include a variety of the below activities: Meditation Mindfulness Practices e.g. Eating Meditation Gratitude practice Journaling Reflections Open Heart Discussions To book, please visit our Event Calendar In this episode, Leonie shares her own journey of mental health challenges and how she personally used mindfulness practices to help her. Her intention in sharing her journey is to help others to learn more about mental health and mindfulness practices. If you are experiencing depression, or going through some mental health challenges, you can seek help. In Australia, there are free and confidential services ready to help: Lifeline – Call 13 11 14 (24/7) If you’re in emotional distress or feeling unsafe, trained counsellors are available anytime.  Beyond Blue – Call 1300 22 4636 or chat online Support for anxiety, depression, and wellbeing, with resources for individuals and families. Kids Helpline (ages 5–25) – Call 1800 55 1800 (24/7) A safe space for children and young people to talk about anything that’s worrying them. Headspace Mental health support for young people, including walk-in centres and online counselling. https://headspace.org.au/ Mental Health & Wellbeing Support | Neami National Safe and inclusive mental health and wellbeing support. Medicare Mental Health Centres are a welcoming space for anyone to access free mental health, social and emotional wellbeing support.   https://www.neaminational.org.au/ Your GP A trusted GP can help create a Mental Health Care Plan, giving access to subsidised counselling sessions. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/mental-health-care-and-medicare?context=60092 If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 000. Asking for help is not a weakness — it is an act of strength. You deserve care, understanding, and hope. Someone is ready to listen. 💙