Healing Beyond IVF: Kelly O'Brien’s Purpose, Wellness & Self-Care Journey to Elysium Wellness

Step into an inspiring story of transformation as Kelly O’Brien, founder of Elysium Wellness, shares her deeply personal journey from corporate life through the heartbreak and trauma of IVF to discovering lasting healing, purpose, and mental health awareness. In this episode, Kelly reveals how a near-fatal incident became the spark for personal growth, leading her to create accessible wellness solutions and champion the importance of self-care for wellness enthusiasts. If you’re navigating trauma, seeking healing, or striving for personal growth against life’s toughest challenges, Kelly’s journey offers hope, practical self-care wisdom, and the reminder that your path to wellness can become your purpose.- Hear how Kelly’s experience surviving a life-threatening IVF complication was the turning point that inspired the creation of Elysium Wellness, reshaping her approach to trauma, healing, and self-care.- Discover practical mental health strategies for managing stress, letting go of guilt, and building self-awareness—essential tools for anyone facing infertility or other life challenges.- Learn the vital importance of community, forgiveness, and creating accessible wellness spaces, as well as the innovative role of therapies like red light therapy in supporting recovery and holistic wellbeing.Resources:Elysium Wellness Website / Store: https://elysiumwellness.com.au/ Elysium Wellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/this_is_elysium_wellness Featured Partner: LumaFlex Portable Red Light Therapy: https://www.lumaflex.com/ Get 15% off any of our online courses. Simply go to Functional Training Institute and input 'PDM15' at the cart checkout.Check out our best selling book Purpose Driven Movement by host Tarek Michael-Chouja and Dan Henderson.Join Our Mailing ListAbout Our Guest : Kelly O’Brien is the founder and CEO of Elysium Wellness and This is Elysium. She comes from the corporate world with nearly 20 years of experience before taking time off to follow her entrepreneurial passion to start her own wellness company.About Your Host: Tarek is the co-founder of the functional training institute and FitWell Education lab. Tarek is an international educator and speaker who has presented numerous times at the biggest convention in Australia, Asia and the US. In addition, Tarek has presented courses to thousands of trainers throughout Australia, Asia, the Middle East and South America. Tarek is also a best-selling author of ‘Purpose Driven Movement.This podcast is produced by Brave Moon Podcasts.We sometimes include links to products and services we find interesting. These may or may not be affiliate links. Thanks for your support!This podcast is sponsored by ZIVA. Discover more at www.ziva.com.