Amy Polly, a teacher and mental health campaigner, shares her journey from the corporate world to mindfulness and well-being. They discuss topics such as post-natal anxiety, authenticity in teaching mindfulness, and the need for proactive mental health conversations. They also explore the relationship between masculine and feminine traits in response to challenges and the importance of embracing a rebellious mindset in serious conversations.
Investing in employees' mental health and well-being is more beneficial in the long run within the corporate world.
Cultivating self-awareness, communication, and taking action can lead to more fulfilling and positive shifts in life.
Openly discussing postnatal mental health and seeking support and compassion is crucial for mothers facing challenges.
Deep dives
Bringing Mindfulness to the Corporate World
Mindfulness teacher, Amy Polly, believes that the corporate world needs a different approach to mindfulness training. While many advocate for a serene and floaty approach, Amy emphasizes the importance of addressing the realities of stress and pressure faced by employees. She acknowledges that the corporate environment is designed to create stress, but argues that investing in employees' mental health and well-being is more beneficial in the long run. Amy suggests that individuals in stressful work environments should cultivate self-awareness, take action to prioritize their mental health, and be curious about alternative options. She also emphasizes the importance of communication and shared responsibility between employers and employees in creating a healthier work environment.
Navigating Challenging Life Transitions
Amy Polly shares her personal experiences navigating challenging life transitions, including her journey from a successful banking career to becoming a mindfulness teacher. She highlights the significance of self-awareness and how it allowed her to recognize her unhappiness and make the decision to pursue what truly lit her up inside. Amy encourages individuals who feel stuck in unfulfilling situations to cultivate self-awareness, communicate their struggles, and take action to create a more fulfilling life. She emphasizes that change can be scary, but staying in a miserable situation is not beneficial. By being open-minded and curious about alternative approaches, individuals can create positive shifts in their lives.
Addressing Postnatal Anxiety and Maternal Mental Health
Amy Polly opens up about her personal experience with postnatal anxiety, stressing the importance of discussing maternal mental health openly. She shares the challenges she faced after becoming a mother and the societal pressures of presenting motherhood as a purely joyful and blissful experience. Amy highlights the need for support and compassion for mothers who may be struggling with postnatal mental health issues. She emphasizes the power of self-awareness, communication, and seeking help to navigate difficult emotions and challenges during this transformative phase of life.
Proactive Mental Health Care and Mindfulness
Amy discusses the importance of proactively taking care of our mental health and emphasizes the role of mindfulness in achieving this. She challenges the idea that mental health support should only be provided in crisis situations and highlights the need for investing in proactive mental health practices, such as mindfulness courses, in organizations. Amy advocates for a shift in the conversation around mental health, encouraging a more playful and curious approach that normalizes the idea of looking after our mental well-being.
Embracing Authenticity and Individuality in Mental Health
Amy shares her journey of embracing her authentic self and defying societal expectations in the corporate world. She emphasizes the power of vulnerability and honesty in connecting with others and destigmatizing mental health conversations. Amy encourages individuals to prioritize being true to themselves while recognizing that it may not conform to the conventional expectations of the corporate world. She promotes the idea that being imperfect does not diminish one's ability to excel in their work or make a positive impact on others' lives in the mental health space.
I am filming from the apartment of one of my dear friends, Kevin. We had a plan to go to a Roger Waters concert in June, but he couldn't make it. I ended up going with a plus one who was recommended by two other friends, who turned out to be a wonderful human being and it was such a wonderful coincidence. I asked her what do you do? She said 'I founded Mental Health Rebelion'. This led me to invite her on my podcast. My guest today is Amy Polly. She teaches people to find a path to peac...
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