Paula's Story

What happens when life doesn’t go according to plan? In this episode of Living Fully, Paula shares how her journey from Colombia to Canada, and her efforts to build a successful life, led to burnout, anxiety, and chronic stress. Paula opens up about the pressure of cultural expectations, the experience of being an immigrant navigating unfamiliar systems, and how counselling helped her reflect, regroup, and rebuild. Her story is a powerful reminder that progress isn’t always linear—and that support can make all the difference. "Living Fully" is not a substitute or alternative for professional care or treatment. Calgary Counselling Centre and Counselling Alberta provide effective counselling for anyone in Alberta with no wait list and no financial barriers.For help across Canada and the United States, call 211. If you are outside Canada and the U.S., seek help from your general medical practitioner.