In this conversation, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi and Anna Marcolin discuss various aspects of the important topic of mental health and well-being. They explore the meaning of mental health and the importance of living a life in alignment with one's values. They also discuss the challenges of finding purpose and passion in different stages of life and the role of physical health in mental well-being. The conversation touches on the impact of past experiences on our present state of mind and the importance of self-forgiveness. Together, they address how to navigate relationships with negative people and protect one's mental health. Dr. Anthony and Anna discuss the importance of setting healthy boundaries with negative people and using them as growth partners. They emphasize the need to have compassion for others while still maintaining boundaries. They also explore the role of intuition in decision-making and how to cultivate and trust it. They encourage listeners to seek help when needed and remind them that difficult times will not last forever.

Key Takeaways:

• Mental health means living a life in alignment with your values and finding contentment and peace.
• Physical health, including nutrition, sleep, and exercise, is interconnected with mental health.
• Self-forgiveness is crucial for healing from past experiences and letting go of negative emotions.
• Setting boundaries and protecting your mental health is important when dealing with negative people or circumstances. Set healthy boundaries with negative people and view them as growth partners.
• Cultivate and trust your intuition in decision-making.
• Seek help when needed and remember that difficult times will not last forever.

Biographical Information on Anna Marcolin:

As a psychotherapist and life coach, Anna Marcolin has built a thriving private practice over the past 25 years. Her specialties include supporting corporate and individual clients in the areas of anxiety and depressive disorders, leadership and team building, relationship challenges, imposter syndrome, and confidence.

Anna’s power comes from success in the world of triathlons, a sport that’s been a constant in her adult life. As a medaled and sponsored triathlete with hundreds of races behind her, Anna has honed skills that make her an exceptional life coach and therapist including mental flexibility, focus and endurance. This experience has given Anna insight into the presence of stress and self-doubt that many of us face in our high-pressured society.

More from Anna:

Website: https://www.annamarcolin.com

Podcast: Badass Confidence Coach - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/badass-confidence-coach-your-personal-trainer-for-your/id1493475156

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/askannamarcolin/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@askannamarcolin

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badassconfidencecoach/

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@annamarcolin9242

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