Overcoming Challenges to Inspire a New Generation | Inspiring Story of Pro Boxer Kate McLaren

Welcome to the Onward Shifts Podcast! Meet our guest today, Kate McLaren, an inspiring professional boxer who shares her incredible journey from a small village in Essex to the boxing ring. In this conversation, Kate opens up about her early struggles with school due to undiagnosed ADHD and dyslexia, how she transitioned from hairdressing to modelling, and the challenges she faced with self-confidence and body image. She also talks candidly about overcoming a mental health crisis in 2020 and how boxing became her saving grace. Kate talks about the importance of strong support systems, her experience being signed by legendary boxer Jeff Fenech, and her passion for helping disadvantaged young women through her charity, It's Her Foundation. This episode is all about resilience, hard work, and finding purpose. Listen to this inspiring story!Thanks for Listening! Find out more about how Onward Shift can support you on your mental health journey here - https://onwardshift.com