43. Severely bullied, anorexia, depression and now a chronic illness that has forced her out the UK to seek out the perfect climate that will ensure Rachael avoids another round of hospitalisation

45. The only place she ever felt like she belonged was pulled like a rug from beneath her, £80k down and she's still no closer to getting back in

It happens to many, yet not many people talk about it. Linda Bonnar had been living in New York for 7 years. She describes it as the first place she ever felt as though she truly belonged. It was her home. Until one day, it was taken from her. She had been visiting her home Country, Ireland, about the run the Dublin Marathon, whilst sorting out the final tick boxes for her VISA, when she received the news that she would not be allowed to go home. Leaving her beloved Turtle behind. Linda has a background spanning education, coaching, leadership development, and wellbeing and she has spent more than 16 years helping people build confidence, resilience, and self-awareness Little did she know that the next 2 years would build more resilience in her than she ever thought possible. A short bio: Linda Bonnar is an executive coach, wellbeing leader, speaker, and author who believes that small actions can create big change. Linda is the author of the coaching books Just Three Things and Press Play. Today, Linda works with schools, organisations, leaders, and individuals around the world to help them thrive both personally and professionally. You can see more and buy her book here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Just-Three-Things-Bite-size-transform/dp/9948871960]If anything has come up for you during this conversation and you'd like to reach out, come and pop me a message over on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iambexhogan], I'd love to say hello.

44. She had everything, on paper, but she'd lost who she was...

She was hitting her income goals every single month but she was doing it from a place a fear. She was people pleasing and hadn't seen it. She was exhausted and on the edge of a nervous breakdown. Life was happening to her, not for her and it was time she took back control... If anything comes up for you whilst listening to this short episode, please feel free to contact me on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iambexhogan]. Send me a little DM with the word ERA or with your biggest takeaway. My DM's are always open

43. Severely bullied, anorexia, depression and now a chronic illness that has forced her out the UK to seek out the perfect climate that will ensure Rachael avoids another round of hospitalisation

At the age of just 14, Rachael suffered with a severe panic attack after a bullying incident that resulted in hypoxia, which then turned into anorexia. This was the start of the spiraling decline in Rachael's physical and mental health. She had reached out for help at 16 but was refused as her BMI wasn't identified as reading low enough... 20 years later, Rachael now lives in a bubble in Gran Canaria after being told that the only remedy to one of her chronic illnesses was a warmer climate. This is a story of pain, of not belonging and of being failed by her very own country when she needed them the most. Rachael has since written two books and advocates for people with mental health issues and chronic illnesses. And against all odds, she was told that she would be in a wheelchair by the age of 30, she's now 34, wait until you hear what her f*ck yes moment is right now. It really did make my heart sing for her. Follow Rachael on Facebook here. [https://www.facebook.com/atwarwithmymind ] Or connect on Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/survival_stories_3?igsh=MWs0eGQ2a3BvN20wZg== ] Buy Rachael's books here [https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GHP25KBY?binding=paperback&qid=1770732661&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tpbk] Rachael Hollwey - Author of Survival Stories If you would like to talk about anything that came up for you during this episode, please drop me a DM on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iamBexHogan], I'd love to hear from you.

42. What have you said f*ck yes to recently? And what are you currently blocking yourself from?

This isn't a new pod, it's an evolution, a whole identity upgrade. It's the work I do and I'm taking you along for the ride. If you feel your younger self showing up when you're tired and stressed, you'll relate to this client story. Here's what she did and how it can help you too. You don't need a 10 step plan, just a simple reframe, a shift of perspective... and this is it! I'd love to know you're takeaway from this episode, please DM me over on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iambexhogan] the word YES and let me know. It's always great to connect

41. When your nay-saying voice gets loud, try this...

Over this past week, I've been running a free activation in my free telegram community to really get to know all the different versions of ourselves. The parts of us that want things and the parts of us that don't. Who we show up as when we go about our days, which sides of us different people, different experiences bring out of us. We started to understand when our nay-saying voice is the loudest and what triggers it and what we could do instead. Then today we're getting to the good stuff - what to do when you're retreating, hiding, not moving forward with the things that are going to push your business forward. It's been a powerful week so far and the best is yet to come. Todays episode lets you in on a bit behind the scenes of my life and the challenge as I bring this to you from my morning dog walk - poo bags and all. If you would like to come in and do this for yourself, you are of course, more than welcome. DM me the word 'activation' on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/iambexhogan]and lets have a chat. Or you can join us here [https://t.me/+PZ303xOJukI1OGI0]