#31 FROM HIGH FUNCTIONING ALCOHOLISM TO COACHING MUAY THAI FIGHTERS, MYLEE MADE THE CAREER PIVOT NO ONE EXPECTED AFTER TWENTY ONE YEARS IN SOCIAL HOUSING

In this episode of Spill the Tea, Mylee shared her transformative journey from struggling with trauma, addiction, and a challenging 20-year career in social housing to becoming a breathwork facilitator for professional Muay Thai fighters. She emphasized the power of self-action, community support, and changing one's environment to facilitate healing and personal growth. Mylee’s inspiring story highlights the importance of vulnerability, resilience, and the impact of supportive coaching communities in overcoming life’s hardships.

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In this episode of Spill the Tea, we share :

00:01:31 – 00:16:26 | Mylee’s Personal Background and Journey into Breathwork

Mylee described herself as a lost soul before discovering breathwork, struggling with childhood trauma, self-hate, body image issues, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, and highly functional alcoholism.Her past relationships were often abusive, reflecting her own struggles with self-worth.The turning point came after her mother’s brain cancer diagnosis, which made her realize life’s brevity and the need for change.

00:16:26 – 00:23:10 | Career in Social Housing

Mylee worked for 20+ years in social housing, supporting clients with drug and alcohol problems and severe mental health challenges.She shared the emotional toll of this work and the inadequacy of systemic support.Over time, due to lack of support and the demanding nature of the work, she transitioned from frontline work to project-based roles with less client connection.This ultimately led to her decision to leave her 21-year career to pursue breathwork and coaching full-time.

00:23:10 – 00:32:13 | Transition to Breathwork Coaching and Life Changes

In a pivotal meeting with Kirsty, Mylee decided to pivot from comfortable roles (e.g., virtual assistant) to focusing on breathwork for Muay Thai fighters.She became accredited and embraced the purpose of helping athletes perform better and manage stress.Mylee relocated from Sydney to Thailand for a healthier environment promoting her growth and professional goals.

00:32:13 – 00:50:32 | Impact of the Limitless Community and Coaching

Joining the We Breathe Success community provided Mylee with no-nonsense accountability, honest feedback, and emotional support.The community helped her maintain sobriety and handle setbacks without self-hate.She highlighted the importance of collaboration, encouragement, and real-talk in personal growth.

00:50:32 – 00:56:28 | Final Motivational Message

Mylee encourages people to join supportive communities for connection and growth, especially if feeling lonely or isolated.She advocates for taking action rather than overthinking or waiting for perfect conditions.The importance of self-prioritization and creating healthy environments is highlighted.Mylee's message underscores the power of resilience: "The grass is greener where you water it."

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