Could you walk away from a career you had dreamt about since you were fourteen?

What if you spent years studying and pushing yourself with that one goal in mind, and then noticed that your entire body was telling you to stop?

Many in this industry have found their true calling in wellness after experimenting with other paths, but Isla McLachlan chose to leave her career in law just as she was starting out.

After forcing herself to work past her limits for years, she finally realised that she couldn’t thrive in an environment that didn’t support her mental health.

But the path from barrister to wellness coach wasn’t easy.

Isla battled her own doubts and her family’s concern. Then, within a short period of starting her business, she was diagnosed with PTSD.

So, in this episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast, I speak with Isla about her journey since giving up the certainty of a career in law to help others find a safe and comfortable space to explore...

Many in the wellness industry found their calling after a transcendental session with a therapist or counsellor. 

Something they had struggled with for years was suddenly given a name and a form.

We’ve all heard the anecdotes, and a lot of us have lived through this. Knowing ourselves better gave us the tools to fight and build a better life for ourselves.

Yet, outside the wellness circle, mental health is rarely given the importance it deserves.

This is why I decided to invite someone who is intimately familiar with the world of therapy and is deeply invested in helping promote popular awareness of mental health issues online.

In today’s episode of The Wellness Entrepreneur Podcast, I’m speaking to psychotherapist, Rebecca Hays about her personal and professional journey into counselling, and why we should strive to normalise mental health conversations in every household. 

Interestingly, a robin played a decisive role in helping Rebecca choose her...