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Today, I want to honestly share with you the truth about where I am, the reasons behind it, as well as the things I am going to do. It is quite ironic that, as a well-known health and fitness professional, I am now having afflictions with my well-being.

However, I refuse to be defined by the situation I am in. I will rise to the challenge and be who I truly am.

I invite you to come on this journey with me as I face the reality of where I am. I want to live and lead by example, to inspire and help you realise that you too can overcome life’s adversities.

Who are you?

At a higher level, answering this question is a dilemma. It is not as simple as saying your name, because the real you are more than the label and circumstances you are in. Searching for your true self involves detaching yourself from the beliefs and ideas that society has imposed on you.

How do you do this in a world that bombards you with insurmountable challenges and keeps you attached to status and material things?

You may not have harmed yourself physically, but did you know that you are destroying yourself by some of the things you do? Quitting, procrastinating, getting distracted, overworrying, doubting yourself, and telling negative narratives are a few of these self-harming acts.

All of us are guilty of self-sabotage. There are times we willfully damage ourselves because we think it is easier and safer for us to stay within our comfort zones rather than to be vulnerable and go against resistance.

Self-sabotage prevents you from realizing your true potential and living the life you deserve. However, you do not have to remain in this state. You are more than where you are or what you think. You always have the choice to consciously reinvent yourself to be better.

Is your mind holding you back from being who you were meant to be?

The mind is a powerful channel that can either limit us or bring us immense success and fulfillment by realizing our true potential. It makes our body move in ways that can benefit or impair us.

If we allow others to control our thinking, we will become who others want us to be. Similarly, we can become stagnant when fears, doubts, and frustrations occupy us, however, the power to orchestrate our thoughts is within us.

Can someone break out of poverty and undesirable cultural norms to be better as well as make a difference?

This may seem impossible for countless individuals, yet my incredibly altruistic guest today, Dr. Tererai Trent has proven that anyone can achieve anything she puts her heart into.

She is internationally recognized and has been dubbed by Oprah as her “All-time favorite guest”. Despite her meager beginnings and the inequalities she suffered as a Zimbabwean child; she has now become one of the top ten most influential women in the world.

Depression and anxiety are just two of the mental illnesses that continue to affect millions of people all over the world. These have become major concerns because mental well-being impacts our psychological, emotional, social, physical, and economic states.

How then could they or even those in the midst of life’s most daunting challenges cope if they remain silent? How can we better manage stress and adversities?

These are some of the key points that my guest, Emma Weaver and I will delve into in this episode. Emma Weaver has worked in mental health services for over two decades and founded Mental Wealth International.

Are you in the most difficult season of your life right now? Are you grieving? Has someone close to you been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness? Are you someone who wants to lead but does not know how to?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, then we urge you to listen to today’s episode. My guest, Dale Wyatt, and I will be unveiling our vulnerable raw selves as we share with you our experiences in overcoming the most difficult seasons in our lives.

We hope to give you insights as you relate to our stories. We will also delve into the significant components of trust along with how you can be an exceptional leader, as exceptionally exemplified by Dale Wyatt.

This is what today’s episode is all about, the ninth part of a series of podcasts with the theme of Where You Are Is Not Who You Are. This is an important subject that continues to grow as we delve deeper into it.

We invite you to be part of our conversations. We want to help and guide you on your own epic adventure – your journey within.

We have been doing a deep dive into the very important subject of where you are, is not who you are, for several months now. Some of you may feel overwhelmed and think that it is impossible to move through your devastating circumstances.

Therefore, I have decided to share my story and give you a glimpse of where I am in my life right now. I hope to inspire and prove to you that no matter how challenging your situation is, you can overcome it.

When we have a deeper sense of who we are, we become more intentional and perform better. Being more comfortable with our true selves enables us to deal with life events at a higher level.  

Life is going to be more challenging. Now is the time to get to know yourself at your core and tap into your potential.

Come and join us today as we delve further into part 7 of a series of podcasts about where you are, it’s not who you are. Realise the distinction between performance and identity, as well as the importance of mindfulness.