Carol Schulte's Brave Path: Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Living BIG
Episode Overview
Carol Schulte shares her journey of finding bravery amidst mental health challenges and empowering others to step out of comfort zones. Emphasising the need for safe spaces and early diagnosis, Carol advocates for vulnerability and support in mental health conversations. Carol introduces the 'Brave Healing Journal', offering a guided journey towards self-reflection, growth, and brave action challenges. Discussion on societal pressures for perfection, impact of curated online personas, and the importance of self-love and self-discovery. Carol invites listeners to share their journey towards bravery and personal growth, offering support and encouragement.
The bravest thing that you can do is to be brave enough to be you. It's about creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations and stepping out of comfort zones.
What does it mean to truly live bravely? Carol Schulte, an international speaker and personal development trainer, offers a compelling answer in this episode of 'Ruthless Compassion with Dr. Marcia Sirota'. Carol’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary—she’s lived in an Ashram, shaved her head, and even bungee jumped in her birthday suit.
But beyond these bold adventures, she dives deep into her battle with mental health challenges, including her experience with bipolar disorder and the struggle to distinguish reality during manic episodes. Carol's candid discussion highlights the importance of early diagnosis and creating safe spaces for vulnerable conversations. She passionately believes that your voice and story can inspire action and change.
Through initiatives like 'Spark your G.E.N.I.U.S.' and 'Women Living BIG', Carol empowers individuals to step out of their comfort zones and live life to its fullest potential. Dr. Marcia Sirota and Carol also tackle societal pressures for perfection and the impact of curated online personas, emphasizing the need for self-love and authenticity. Carol introduces her 'Brave Healing Journal', a guided tool designed to promote self-reflection, growth, and brave action challenges.
This episode is a heartfelt invitation to embrace vulnerability and take bold steps toward personal growth.