Numbing, Grieving, Growing: Deborah Mendes' Journey to Vitality
About this episode
In this week’s episode, I’m joined by the radiant Deborah Mendes.
We get deep into what it really means to reconnect with yourself after burnout and addiction - through nature, colour, energy, and some beautifully unexpected tools.
Deborah shares her journey of healing after exercise addiction, what it taught her about self-worth, identity, and grief, and how she now helps others find meaning and vitality in their lives.
This one’s packed with honest chat, lightbulb moments, and a few things you might not have heard of - but will definitely want to try.
Highlights:
(03:31) Deborah’s Burnout Wake-Up Call
(08:15) The Root of It All: Grief, Identity & Numbing
(18:07) Why Forest Bathing Isn’t Just a Walk in the Woods
(22:50) The Magic of Colour Therapy in Rediscovering Yourself
(28:18) A ‘Lighten Up’ Quiz to Discover What’s Blocking You
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