Episode 42 : From Burnout ,Mental health struggles to Self Care ,Happiness and Success-Courtnay Malcolm’s story

We all want to be successful and loved but some more than others , Courtnay Malcolm my guest on this episode is considered  successful  as a Canadian and International Rugby Women sports champion , she was surrounded by loving friends and family but she experienced Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder , Stress Burnout and Mental health issues. In order to highlight the importance of self care in achieving all round success and happiness ., Courtnay opened up about her emotional  journey from constant anxiety and stress about everything  experiencing  other Mental Health struggles then Burnout before she chose Self care which led her to  finding happiness and Success. We spoke about : Her identifying as a Type A, Overachieving, Empathetic Perfectionist. Developing obsessive traits, characteristics, and beliefs right from from grade school, through her Rugby career Having all the things she thought she wanted, but not feeling contented or happy with those things How she snuggled with mental stress daily even though she appeared to have it all Becoming stressed ,overwhelmed, sometimes spiralling into a panic attacks. Going into survival mode and always feeling like an essential part of her life was missing How the avoidance of her unattended chronic stress and anxiety pushed her further into depression and burnout. When she decided to take time off work to get her physical and mental health back on track : the hardest and most important decision she ever made. Getting the supports that were timely, affordable, beneficial and the he right fit for her . How her support, not only helped her to recover, but also aided her to rediscover peace, joy, and purpose to create a life that was designed for her , instead of trying to force herself into the 9-5 grind that had been killing her spirit slowly . Rediscovering her love for teaching, coaching rugby, and supporting adults with disabilities and mental illness. Courtnay became a Certified Life Coach from the Centre for Applied Neuroscience in Toronto, Canada in 2020 She has created a new service that fills the gaps in preventative and proactive mental health management. She uses a unique combination of methods in Applied Neuroscience and Positive Psychology to guide through and create personal mindset roadmaps, build resilience and confidence. She helps her clients to cultivate self-awareness, overcome their long-held barriers, and curate their mindset to achieve their goals faster. Courtnay can be contacted via : https://courtnaymalcolm.com/ https://www.instagram.com/courtnaymalcolm/ https://www.facebook.com/coachcourtnay [email protected] Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-meademusings-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy