We covered a lot of ground, and some of it went deep, so a heads-up that this episode does touch on mental health struggles. Donna shared her personal story of going from what looked like a successful, 'together' life to a sudden, overwhelming mental health crisis that nearly took her life. What’s wild is how fast it all happened... from a work conflict to suicidal thoughts in the span of just over a week.

She talked about the shame, the silence, and the pressures that built up. But also, how she came through the other side (not just once, but twice) and how she’s now using her lived experience to help create healthier, more resilient workplaces. We got into the nuances of resilience, coping strategies, and the stuff that actually helps when you're not okay. 

Honestly, this episode was an awesome and real coffee-chat in the best way. It’s a reminder that no one’s immune to mental health battles, and that asking for help can literally change the outcome. Donna’s story is one of courage, purpose, and serious self-reflection. I’m really grateful she came on and shared it with so much heart.

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We covered a lot of ground, and some of it went deep, so a heads-up that this episode does touch on mental health struggles. Donna shared her personal story of going from what looked like a successful, 'together' life to a sudden, overwhelming mental health crisis that nearly took her life. What&rsquo;s wild is how fast it all happened... from a work conflict to suicidal thoughts in the span of just over a week.
She talked about the shame, the silence, and the pressures that built up. But also, how she came through the other side (not just once, but twice) and how she&rsquo;s now using her lived experience to help create healthier, more resilient workplaces. We got into the nuances of resilience, coping strategies, and the stuff that actually helps when you're not okay.&nbsp;
Honestly, this episode was an awesome and real coffee-chat in the best way. It&rsquo;s a reminder that no one&rsquo;s immune to mental health battles, and that asking for help can literally change the outcome. Donna&rsquo;s story is one of courage, purpose, and serious self-reflection. I&rsquo;m really grateful she came on and shared it with so much heart.
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Life hits hard. Good. So do we.
Roll With The Punches is a front-row seat to the messy, beautiful, brutal bits of being human.

Hosted by Tiff Cook - former boxer, coach, speaker, rascal, and someone who’s copped a few uppercuts from life and keeps getting back up. She sits down with global survivors, scientists, rebels, rockstars, and everyday legends to ask one thing:

What does it really take to get back up when life drops you?

We talk breakdowns, breakthroughs, big truths, and the bullsh*t we all carry. Behind the masks. Beneath the armour. Real conversations that crack something open in all of us.

We’re built to break.
And we become dangerous by design.
Honest work over hard work. Every damn time.

Life hits hard. Good. So do we. Roll With The Punches is a front-row seat to the messy, beautiful, brutal bits of being human.
Hosted by Tiff Cook - former boxer, coach, speaker, rascal, and someone who&rsquo;s copped a few uppercuts from life and keeps getting back up. She sits down with global survivors, scientists, rebels, rockstars, and everyday legends to ask one thing:
What does it really take to get back up when life drops you?
We talk breakdowns, breakthroughs, big truths, and the bullsh*t we all carry. Behind the masks. Beneath the armour. Real conversations that crack something open in all of us.
We&rsquo;re built to break. And we become dangerous by design. Honest work over hard work. Every damn time.

Roll With The Punches

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists & thought leaders.

 

Aussie host Tiffanee Cook is an athlete, performance coach, speaker and self-proclaimed eternal student of life. Making an impact through storytelling and science as she invites you to join her in exploring the human experience. From real life encounters with tragedy, vulnerability and trauma to exploring all things human experience with world renowned experts, scientists, psychologists &amp; thought leaders.
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The Perfect Storm That Changed Everything | Donna Thistlethwaite - 915

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