Ep 24 - I'm Not A Failure:  Faith Aisien-Ezugwu On Dyslexia & Developing Self-Compassion скачать в хорошем качестве

Ep 24 - I'm Not A Failure:  Faith Aisien-Ezugwu On Dyslexia & Developing Self-Compassion

In this episode, host Dr Connie Kerali interviews Faith Aisien-Ezugwu, author of the poetry and spoken word book 'I Am Here' and host of the 'Re: Series' podcast. Faith shares her journey from growing up in Nigeria and overcoming feelings of inadequacy and being labeled a 'failure' as a child, to her successful career in business and events management. She discusses her struggles with dyslexia, the emotional challenges she faced, and how therapy helped her find self-compassion and self-worth. Faith offers advice to listeners on believing in themselves, recognising their strengths, and seeking the support they need. She also reflects on the importance of discussing mental health issues and breaking cultural stigmas. The episode concludes with a powerful reading from her book, 'I Am Here'. 00:00 Introduction to Faith Aisien-Ezugwu 01:15 Faith's Early Life and Inspirations 03:29 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Discovery 11:35 The Journey of Writing 'I Am Here' 14:05 Advice for Self-Compassion and Growth 19:04 Faith's Reflections on Family and Culture 22:44 The Importance of Therapy and Mental Health 28:31 Concluding Thoughts and Final Reading FAITH AISIEN-EZUGWU Website: FaithAisienEzugwu.com (https://faithaisienezugwu.com/) Instagram: @inkwellfaith (  / inkwellfaith  ) Podcast: The Re: Series (   / @thereseriesrrr  ) GET IN TOUCH • Join the community: @DrConnieKerali on Instagram (  / drconniekerali  ) Sign up for my Born Worthy newsletter (https://drconniekerali.com/newsletter...) to get your weekly dose of empowerment. The Storytellers Club is an uplifting, supportive membership space where Remarkable Women rediscover their worth through story, creativity & connection. Find out more here (https://drconniekerali.com/storytelle...)