Episode Notes

Kelli's six-word story: “Acceptance allows you to move forward.”

Listen in to hear more of Kelli’s story!

“Back then I asked “Why me? Why did this happen to me?” And now, it’s “Why not me?” How can I use my story and telling my story to others, in a way where they can take something away from my recovery, lessons, and insights.”

This week, Mikaela speaks with Kelli Chu, an Adversity & Resilience Keynote Speaker and a Mindset Coach with past clients like TEDx and San Diego State University. She brings her vulnerability, inspiration, and resilience strategies to create a safe and impactful space for listeners. Her motivating and empowering story is a transformative experience for audiences looking to navigate life’s unexpected challenges, improve self-esteem and purpose building, and adapt a more forward-thinking mindset.

In this episode, we reflect on acceptance, the connection between mental & physical healing, communication, owning your authentic self, and much more. Here are a few tidbits of our conversation:

Dealing with what happens to us (and accepting it as it is) can be the most freeing thing—make space to feel while moving on in a way that helps you heal.
Mental and physical healing are connected—recovery from a physical injury can take a mental toll (and vice versa).
It’s easy to become trapped in the victim mentality, allowing anger & guilt to take control. Allow your feelings to evolve!
Trauma can impact our support system in different ways—sometimes they’re more in the dark than we are. It can be more difficult to verbalize what you need when you’re struggling, and those who care about us the most often ask what we need the most frequently (and we don’t always have an answer). Communication is key, and support doesn’t need to be words!
Journalling doesn’t need to fit pen & paper (or follow a specific format). It can be any way you move through & with your thoughts.
Going back in time to an experience and finding ease in coming in and out of that place (seeing it from bird’s eye view rather than re-living it) is the ultimate sign of healing.
Own your authentic self & your journey!

Connect with Kelli here!

Instagram: @itskellichu
Website: kellichu.com
LinkedIn: @kelli-chu-speaker-coach

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