Warrior Heart Yarns with Aunty Shan
What does it take to be your bravest, boldest, most fully expressed self without apology? What does it take to stand in your power, be your truth and follow your heart in a world that wants you to play small, to be defined and stay in your lane? It takes a Warrior Heart. Come along and join me for some deep yarns, insights, lessons, wisdom and tough love on what it takes to create a life from your heart, without apology and a warrior spirit.
Warrior Heart Yarns with Aunty Shan
Quick Deep yarns: How to Climb Out from Rock Bottom: Finding Purpose Beyond the Pain
In this deeply personal and empowering episode of *Warrior Heart Yarns*, Shantelle Thompson, the Barkindji Warrior, explores the theme of hitting rock bottom and how to find the strength and purpose to climb back up. Through storytelling, Shantelle will highlight the importance of discovering a purpose bigger than your pain, and how taking small, consistent steps can lead to transformative change.
Key Themes:**
1. **Hitting Rock Bottom:**
- Shantelle’s personal story of struggling with mental health, trauma, and the moments that brought her to her lowest point.
- Understanding that rock bottom is not the end but a place of potential rebirth.
2. **Finding Purpose Beyond the Pain:**
- How identifying a purpose greater than yourself can serve as a guiding light during dark times.
- The role of cultural identity, community, and family in shaping this purpose.
- Inspirational stories of others who have found their purpose in the face of adversity.
3. **Taking Micro-Steps:**
- The power of small, consistent actions in creating momentum for change.
- Practical advice on setting achievable goals and building resilience.
- How micro-steps helped Shantelle in her journey to recovery and success.
4. **Healing and Growth:**
- The importance of self-compassion and patience in the healing process.
- Emphasizing that growth is not linear and that setbacks are a natural part of the journey.
- Encouraging listeners to embrace their own journeys and trust in the process.
**Target Audience:**
- Individuals facing challenges, feeling stuck, or struggling with mental health.
- People with big Dreams or calling, who feel stuck or lost
- Women and leaders with big callings
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly women and youth.
- Listeners seeking inspiration, empowerment, and practical advice on personal growth.
**Call to Action:**
Hope you mob reflect on your own purpose and take the first micro-step toward your goals. Please Invite share your dreams or micro steps with stories or posts on social media using the hashtag #WarriorHeartYarns. Or please share this episdoe with someone you know needs to hear this.
**Episode Goals:**
- Inspire hope and resilience in listeners who are at their lowest point.
- Provide practical tools and strategies for personal growth.
- Strengthen the connection with the audience by sharing authentic, relatable experiences.
This episode will resonate deeply with those who are seeking light in their darkest moments and looking for a path forward with purpose and determination.