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October 21, 2021 55 mins

WOW! This conversation was SO, SO, SO Powerful! Shani gets down and vulnerable, openly discussing parenthood, finding confidence even through suicidal thoughts and severe moments of depression and sadness. We both cry in this ep!!! So much love for this gal!

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Shani Chantel is a 29-year-old plus size model and mumma living in Melbourne who not only embraces but celebrates her body the way it is and encourages women on her social media to do the same. Shani teaches her audience that self and body acceptance begins from your thoughts and the language you use towards yourself.

Episode Show Notes:

  • Congratulations on Shani’s divorce! Taking the best out of your lived experiences [6:00]
  • Confidence is an emotion [11:05]
  • How to bring confidence and feeling good every day despite mental health challenge [14:20]
  • The moment that changed her life… Shani makes Mel cry! [15:00]
  • The road to confidence is gut-wrenching [18:00]
  • All things Kindness and to consciously stop bitching/gossiping/speaking badly to yourself [32:00]
  • Lessons to teach our daughters [36:20]
  • Expressing your confidence through fashion and styling [46:10]

Stay in touch and follow Shani's journey on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/shani.chantel/ 

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