Transforming Pain into Power: Overcoming Struggles with Maggie Maris | The Life Shift Podcast
Join host Matt Gilhooly in this gripping episode of The Life Shift Podcast as he engages in a deep conversation with Maggie Maris, a mental wellness and positivity expert whose journey from grappling with learning difficulties to finding her path to happiness provides a profound narrative of personal growth and resilience.
Episode Highlights:
**Learning Difficulties and the Pitfalls of Perfectionism:** Maggie shares her experiences of struggling with undiagnosed dyslexia and ADHD during her school years, which led to feelings of inadequacy and a harmful pattern of perfectionism and people-pleasing.
**The Descent into Depression:** Maggie discusses the personal struggles, a challenging childbirth, loss of her father, and pressures of planning a perfect wedding which led to a severe depression. She highlights the importance of sharing experiences and not suppressing feelings.
**The Journey to Self-Discovery and Recovery:** Maggie shares her brave decision to stop her medication, marking a turning point in her life. Her journey is a testament to resilience, growth, and the pursuit of happiness.
Chapters:
00:00
Introduction and Setting the Stage
09:14
Childhood Challenges and Developing People-Pleasing and Perfectionism
15:33
The Breaking Point: Depression and Burnout
23:28
A Pivotal Moment: Saying No and Seeking Alternative Treatment
28:08
Awakening to Happiness and Self-Discovery
31:05
Finding Happiness and Fulfillment
33:23
The Power of Self-Discovery and Self-Care
38:58
Embracing Your True Self
45:26
Inspiring Others through Sharing Our Stories
54:59
Message to the Past Self
58:31
Conclusion and Farewell
About Maggie Maris:
Maggie Maris is a Netherlands-based mental wellness and positivity expert. After years of battling depression and burnout, she embarked on a transformative journey that led her to the realization that our thoughts dictate our emotions. She shares her inspiration and practical tools in her book, MY JOURNAL: By Finding Yourself, You Find Your Happiness.
Connect with Maggie Maris:
- MY JOURNAL: By Finding Yourself, You Find Your Happiness: Available on Amazon
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