Tayla Clement Ep17 Suicide Attempts, Bullies, Can't Smile, Helping People TheDavidMeadPodcast
Description
Born in Christchurch, New Zealand.
She was born with moebius syndrome which affects one in three million people.
Endured years of bullying in school because of how she looked.
Six attempts to take her own life.
Lied to parents about the bullying so they wouldn’t get upset.
Her advice to bully victims: “Talk to someone you trust and over communicate your feelings. You can’t deal with negativity all on your own.”
Age 15: Diagnosed with Extreme Clinical Depression, PTSD, experienced 89- seizures/day.
The meaning you give your experiences can break you or empower you. She chooses the latter. That’s how she has come out of being a depressed teenager into a powerful individual. Like everyone she still has the hard days but has found tools and ways to help her deal with her day to day problems.
Tayla’s passion is sharing her story to inspire people. She loves to help people feel happy.
After the interview I was truly inspired by her story and attitude.
Connect with Tayla and connect with her on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylaclement/
About David Mead
David Mead has played professional rugby league for 13 years. Spending time with other athletes, coaches and football staff has given him great insight into how the sport is played at a high level. He wants to use insights and stories from these people as well as from his experience to inspire and to empower the youth. He believes in "leaving the place better than you found it." This podcast will help him and others do just that.
Connect with David and follow him on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.mead.94
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidmead411/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidmead411
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mead-7604b986/
Website: www.davidmead.com.au
Producer: Jason Strozkiy (@strozkiymedia) www.strozkiymedia.com
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