Actualize explores the journeys of high performers in a variety of fields, from sports to business to the arts and beyond.
Join us as we delve into the mindset, sacrifices, and motivation of these successful individuals and learn how they achieved their goals. Through Actualize, we look beyond the highlights, and get curious about hardships endured and resilience built.
Actualize is hosted by Rob Pintwala, the founder of First Session.
#25: Ania Wysocka, Founder of the Award-Winning App Rootd - Anxiety, Growth and Transformation
This episode is with Ania Wysocka. She is the founder of Rootd (https://www.instagram.com/rootd_app?igsh=amgyd25zNnhiaGpr), an award-winning anxiety and panic attack app that has been downloaded more than 3 million times. Ania started Rootd after she experienced a panic attack and did not find sufficient support. Rootd app is a culmination of everything Ania has learned about overcoming and coping with anxiety and panic attacks.
Ania talks about her work ethic and how that contributed to her experience with anxiety and panic attacks. We also discuss the concept of growth and transformation being multi-dimensional.
Quote:
“You've survived every panic attack to date and these do end. “This isn't going to last forever.” Things like that are extremely comforting to hear when you're in those moments.” - Ania Wysocka
Rootd App (https://www.instagram.com/rootd_app?igsh=amgyd25zNnhiaGpr) on Instagram
2 Jan 2024
#24: Mary-Lyn Kieffer, Director of Made of Millions: OCD, Intrusive Thoughts and Community
Join our chat with Mary-Lyn Kieffer, Director of Made of Millions and the Senior Manager for Togetherall. She shares her struggle with OCD and how she learned to cope with it, plus the power of community.
Trigger warning: In this episode, we will be discussing thoughts of suicide, which may be distressing for some listeners. If you or someone you know is struggling with these feelings, please seek help from a mental health professional or a crisis helpline. Listener discretion is advised.
This episode is with Mary-Lyn Kieffer. Mary-Lyn Director of Made of Millions (https://www.madeofmillions.com/) Canada, a mental health charity, she’s also the Senior Manager for Togetherall (https://togetherall.com/en-ca/), a peer-to-peer mental health platform.
In this episode, we discuss Mary-Lyn’s personal experience with OCD, intrusive thoughts, and panic attacks. We also chat about her coping strategies and what really worked for her.
Quote:
“We can change what we believe in about anything in life and that's including ourselves.” - Mary-Lyn Kieffer
Follow:
Mary-Lyn Kieffer on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mlkieffer/)
Made of Millions (https://www.madeofmillions.com/)
Togetherall (https://togetherall.com/en-ca/)
19 Dec 2023
#23: Dani Nelson - On Creating the Life of Your Dreams
In this episode with Rob and Danica Nelson, a dynamic entrepreneur, marketer, financial educator, and international nomad, Dani shares the raw and unfiltered story of her burnout in what she once thought was her dream job. Following a necessary stress leave, she found herself in a mass layoff when she returned. Despite these setbacks, Dani unfolds a story of resilience and reinvention, transitioning from her corporate role to emerge as a content creator, initially in the realm of travel and later in the dynamic landscape of personal finance.
As a second-generation Jamaican-Canadian, Dani unveils the profound sense of responsibility she carries—a commitment not only to her individual success but also to the well-being of her family. Her narrative transcends conventional boundaries, offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs that have shaped her path. Prepare to be inspired with Dani Nelson, and don’t forget to like, share and subscribe to the podcast.
"I called it a liberty leave because it's like stepping away from what doesn't bring you liberty for what does."
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Instagram (http://danicasnelson)
Offerings (https://beacons.ai/danicasnelson)
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