From Overwhelmed to Refreshed: Ending the Year with Purpose
Episode Overview
Reflect on personal growth over the past year. Create a mental health plan for December. Set boundaries to protect your mental health. Embrace gentleness over self-judgment. Seek support through therapy and community.
"I'm doing my best and I deserve softness."
How do you transform a year of emotional turbulence into one of mindful reflection and growth? In this heartfelt episode of Angels Anonymous, Vanessa Persephone shares her journey from feeling overwhelmed to refreshed as she wraps up the year with intention. Vanessa, a yoga instructor and integrative health coach, opens up about her struggles with anxiety, self-doubt, and the pressures of modern life.
She reflects on how last year's challenges still linger in her nervous system and how she's learned to address them through a December Mental Health Plan. Vanessa discusses the importance of setting boundaries, seeking support, and embracing gentleness over self-judgment. She candidly talks about her experiences with anxiety and how practices like breathwork, therapy, and reducing stimulation have helped her manage it.
With a sprinkle of humour, Vanessa recounts her trials with smoking CBD and her attempts at multitasking, reminding us that it's okay to not have everything figured out. The episode is a raw and honest exploration of personal growth, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own journeys. Vanessa's insights offer a gentle reminder that it's okay to seek help and that taking small steps can lead to significant change.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety or simply looking for ways to close out the year with intention, this episode provides a relatable and supportive narrative. As you listen, consider what changes you'd like to make in your own life. How can you set intentions that nurture your mental health? What small steps can you take today to ensure a brighter tomorrow? Dive into this episode for an authentic conversation about healing, reflection, and personal growth.