Resilience after Surviving the 2015 Nepalese Earthquake with Michelle McFadyen

Michelle McFadyen is an adventurer and motivational speaker who has dedicated her life to exploring the world's most challenging terrains and sharing her experiences to inspire others. With a background marked by courageous undertakings such as trekking to the Mount Everest base camp, McFadyen's resilience was profoundly tested during the 2015 Nepal earthquake. This catastrophic event, which claimed around 9,000 lives, became a pivotal moment in her life, reshaping her perspective on survival, trauma, and recovery. Following this life-altering earthquake, which occurred while she was en route to Everest base camp, Michelle turned to therapy and writing as mechanisms for healing, ultimately overcoming PTSD. Her story stands as a testament to human endurance and the power of seeking help through community and professional support.In this episode of Kintsugi, Michelle McFadyen delves into the harrowing details of her experience during the 2015 Nepal earthquake. She recounts the immediate aftermath of the quake, describing the unnerving stillness preceding it and the sight of the Himalayas swaying. The ensuing chaos, marked by continuous aftershocks and widespread destruction, forced her to confront profound trauma. McFadyen discusses the importance of mental health support, detailing her journey through therapy and the pivotal role it played in her recovery. She also emphasizes the significance of storytelling in healing, sharing how personal narratives and listening to others' experiences have been instrumental in her resilience. Through her dialogue, Michelle offers invaluable insights into coping with and overcoming adversity, highlighting the need for psychological support in navigating traumatic events.***Thank you for listening to Humans of HOPE: Inspiring Stories with Kerrie Atherton.Kerrie Atherton is an inspiring speaker and supporter of her community. To find out more about "Stories of Hope: Worldwide", head to https://storiesofhope.com.au/.Purchase books in the "Stories of Hope" series, written by Kerrie: https://storiesofhope.com.au/product/stories-of-hope-australia-books/.With thanks to:Music: "Pilgrims" by Daniel PrattEditing & Production: Matthew Bliss ([email protected])Mentioned in this episode:Kerrie Atherton Offers Counselling Sessions to Support YouIf the topics discussed in this episode resonate with you and you'd like to talk to someone, Kerrie Atherton is available for counselling sessions. Click the link to book a session with Kerrie today.Book a Session with Kerrie TodayAdvertise with Stories of Hope PodcastHere at Stories of Hope, Kerrie Atherton's mission is to give people a platform to share their stories of hope with the world and we also want to provide the same chance to businesses that are passionate about mental health and want to support the podcast. If you'd like to partner with Stories of Hope and advertise your services on this podcast, send a message to [email protected] with your details.