This episode contains discussion around ADHD, cultural expectations, gender inequality, relationship breakdown, depression, and career transitions.

Join us for an inspiring and honest conversation with counsellor and former DJ Joy Zheng as she shares her transformative journey from struggling with self-worth in a society that valued boys over girls, to building a thriving private practice in London.

This compelling discussion explores how overcoming cultural expectations, navigating ADHD, and embracing therapy can lead to profound personal reinvention and professional fulfilment.

Hosted by:

Michaela McCarthy (Founder of The Awareness Centre, The Awareness Centre Training School, and Creator and Host of A Bunch of Therapists Podcast. Senior BACP Accredited Psychotherapist and Influential Leader) and Dipti Solanki (Therapist, Coach & Consultant, Mental Health Trainer and Founder of Grief Matters 4 All CIC).

In this compelling episode, Joy openly shares:

• Growing up in China and internalising messages about her worth as a girl

• Being diagnosed with ADHD and struggling through school

• Finding creative escape through music and the DJ scene

• Building a successful career as a DJ in Shanghai

• Meeting her husband through the music industry and moving to London

• The devastating impact of relationship breakdown and lost dreams

• Experiencing depression and feeling lost after separation

• A pivotal conversation that sparked her interest in therapy

• Training as a therapist whilst managing ADHD and learning in English

• Overcoming academic and group work challenges

• Building and growing her private practice in London

• Redefining self-worth beyond societal and relationship expectations

• Creating a new life on her own terms

This essential conversation offers valuable insights for anyone struggling with self-worth, navigating ADHD, recovering from relationship loss, or considering a career transition into therapy.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Cultural gender expectations and internalised feelings of inadequacy

• ADHD in school settings and the lack of support

• Using creativity as a coping mechanism

• Career building and finding your place in the world

• Relationship breakdown and grief

• Depression and the journey towards recovery

• The transformative power of therapy

• Training as a therapist with ADHD and language barriers

• Redefining identity after major life changes

• Building a successful private practice

• Self-worth beyond external validation

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