Feeling like something is wrong with you? Mary O’Malley — author, teacher, and counselor — knows that struggle all too well. After a painful childhood, three suicide attempts, and multiple hospitalizations, she learned that healing isn’t about fixing yourself — it’s about being present with what hurts.
In this conversation, Mary shares how a yoga class changed her life, why our thinking brain gets stuck in struggle, and how our toughest challenges can become a doorway to healing. We also explore facing anxiety with compassion and holding space for others without trying to fix them.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re broken, this episode is for you. Mary’s wisdom offers a new way to meet your pain with compassion and truly say yes to life — exactly as it is.
✨ If you know someone who’s stuck in struggle, share this episode with them — it might be the spark they need. And if you loved today’s conversation, leaving a review helps more women find the show and reminds them they’re not alone.
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