In this heartfelt conversation, Belinda sits down with Hayley Mason, a 25-year-old Neuro-Linguistic Kinesiologist, Reiki Practitioner, Psychology graduate, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Facilitator whose wisdom far exceeds her years.

Hayley shares her journey from being a high-achieving student chasing grades and external validation to experiencing burnout from the pressure she put on herself. Through her father’s accident and her mother’s cancer diagnosis, she learned the importance of slowing down, listening to her body, and defining success on her own terms.

In this episode, we explore:

• How pressure to achieve and perfectionism shape self-worth
• The link between stress, trauma, and physical symptoms
• Why social media can affect your mental and emotional wellbeing
• Redefining success and living in alignment with your values

Whether you’re a student about to graduate, in your 20s, or a parent wanting to better understand your child’s world, this conversation offers compassion, insight, and hope.

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