The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
A mental health advocate with an honours in Psychology, and no stranger to the commercial world through her entrepreneurial endeavours, Mel is a sought-after empathetic and inspiring speaker.
Mel Yu guides and encourages her community to live a meaningful life through the power of authentic story-telling. The Authentic Me connects powerful stories and life lessons to the ears of listeners by interviewing successful game-changers from all walks of life.
Popular guests include Australian influencers, entertainment artists, life coaches and creative entrepreneurs. Common topics discussed involve self-development, successes, failures, mindset and how to create a life of purpose.
The Authentic Me: Hosted by Mel Yu
A powerhouse woman born without hands and feet is leading the way in empowerment | Vanessa Calafiore | Ep 30
If she can do it - you can too! Living in Melbourne, Vanessa is a motivational speaker, body builder, sponsored athlete, and a women empowerment leader. Vanessa Calafiore was born with a genetic-disability of having no hands or feet. Growing up, Vanessa also lived through abuse which then caused PTSD, an eating disorder and depression.
Join us on this epic conversation around self-love, going through life's challenges and having a strong mindset! Thanks for listening :) Keep going Ness, you are a freaking dynamite!
Episode Show Notes:
- Sometimes the best things in life have no reason [5:00]
- Bullies only bully on something you are insecure about [10:15]
- Surround yourself with people who lift you up and support you [19:30]
- Sexual abuse, deep depression and drug addictions [22:00]
- What suicide ideations feels like for some of us [29:00]
- What fitness means for a healthy lifestyle – shout out to Doherty’s Gym [32:00]
- Self-care Tools to help you stay mentally well [45:00]
- Love is a choice [50:00]
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@vanessacalafiore
https://www.instagram.com/vanessacalafiore/
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