The decision that helped me find my way out of depression
Some time ago, Clive Vanderwagen felt he didn’t want to live anymore. Three weeks in a psychiatric hospital led to a marked mind-shift, followed by far-reaching career and lifestyle changes. Listen to Clive’s sincere account of re-framing challenges such as his mother’s suicide when he was a young boy; simple habits which nourish his mental and physical health; and the one-line plan that directs his life.
Clive Vanderwagen
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In ep. 55 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear and Helpful, Clive - speaker, trainer and business communication consultant – touches on:
his disruptive childhood, including his mother’s suicide when he was 8 years old
his abandonment issues and anxiety disorder
making good in the corporate world, but endangering his mental health
what led to his “first real panic attack”
the day he literally couldn’t get out of bed
the power of asking for help and getting professional assistance
acceptance, resilience and our ability to choose how we respond
Clive’s 3 principles for living a life of intention.
In this episode, Clive mentions the book Atomic habits: tiny changes, remarkable results by James Clear.
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Contact details
Clive Vanderwagen is a business communication consultant, coach, facilitator, writer and speaker from Johannesburg.
Websites:
YouTube channel: Clive Vanderwagen
LinkedIn: Clive Vanderwagen
TEDx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8SAZR6k-M-8
Podcast My unscripted life on eBizRadio: https://www.ebizradio.com/?s=clive+vanderwagen
The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on iTunes, Spotify, Player FM and Iono.fm.
Music by Mart-Marie Snyman
Thumbnail image: Pexels.
Photographs of Clive Vanderwagen: supplied
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