On this episode Shelly welcomes the inspiring Alana Mai Mitchell, Results Coach, Author, and Podcast Creator. She shares her story of struggling through schizophrenia, from the first behavior signs to diagnosis and beyond. She had multiple psychotic episodes, having her normal life crumble around her and fell deep into debt. Luckily, she sought help, did difficult personal work, met with doctors to get the right medications, and turned everything around. Now she’s thriving at a six-figure job in her chosen field, debt free, and living a fulfilled life.

She views the work she put in to conquer her mental illness as a gift, because she now inspires others to talk about their own issues with friends, family and are more confident seeking help. Going through so much before, she knows when challenges arise now, she has the confidence to conquer them. It took unconditional love and acceptance of herself, taking ownership of all of things that happened through her life, and emphasizing the importance of coaching.

Find out more about Alana May Mitchell

Check out her book Being Brave: From Trauma to Joy