Building Bliss Podcast - Episode 4 - Emily Forbes

Emily Forbes, the creator of Wild Wellbeing, shares her journey of overcoming adversity and finding positivity and possibility in the face of challenges.

She discusses the importance of bravery in making difficult decisions, the power of choosing wellness and happiness, and the role of laughter in coping with tough times.

Emily draws inspiration from literary heroines and aims to inspire others through her own story and experiences.

In this conversation, she talks her journey of moving from illness to wellness and how she found inspiration and resilience along the way.

She emphasizes the importance of sharing real-life stories to help others through challenging times.

She also discusses the process of finding the spark to move forward and the significance of focusing on the present moment.

Emily redefines success as an internal feeling of fulfilment and highlights the power of letting go and embracing the unknown.

Finally, Emily reflects on what her younger self would say to her now and expresses pride in her journey of growth and making a difference.

Takeaways

Sharing real-life stories can inspire and help others through challenging times.

Finding the spark to move forward often involves self-reflection and focusing on the present moment.

Resilience and inner strength play a crucial role in overcoming adversity.

Success can be defined as an internal feeling of fulfilment and embracing the unknown.

Reflecting on personal growth and embracing change can lead to a sense of pride and making a difference.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:18 Bravery and Making Difficult Decisions

09:58 Finding Hope and Choosing Wellness

13:43 The Importance of Laughter

25:51 Sources of Inspiration 29:44 Becoming an Inspiration to Others

30:06 Inspiring Others Through Real-Life Stories

36:15 Finding the Spark to Move Forward

41:00 Resilience and Inner Strength

45:37 Defining Success Internally

52:31 Living in the Present Moment

55:27 Reflections from the Younger Self