Getting to Places Where Adversity Can't Reach with Michelle Kuei

Having a happy, meaningful life is what all of us are after, but still, it is something not everyone seems to attain. We might have a successful professional or academic life, yet happiness could be elusive to us. It could be because we are doing what is expected from us - whether it would be fulfilling our parents, siblings, or partner's expectations - and ignoring our needs and wants. It is like wearing the shoes they expect us to wear. The first step towards our happiness is asking every morning when getting out of bed, whose shoes I'll wear today? Visiting us today is the inspiring Michelle Kuei, Confidence Mindset Coach, Author, Motivational Speaker, Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, and Podcast Host. She is the Founder of Elevate Life Coaching, a Certified Professional Coach, and Certified Energy Leadership Master Practitioner.  Michelle was involved in a car accident at age 11, that ended up with her walking with crutches since then. She moved from Taiwan to the US with her parents when she was 15 and had a brilliant academic path through American education, getting her Doctor in Pharmacy diploma from St. John's University.  In this episode, we talked about Michelle's experiences that led her to become a motivational and life coach. She also shared her adventure at Machu Pichu in Peru, which made her realize she can inspire people to become their best. She described her coaching style and what makes her unique, and much more.  Tune in to Episode 78 of Rejuvenaging, and listen to Michelle's inspiring life story about superation and overcoming adversity.  Some Questions I Ask:Why don't you tell us a bit of the journey that made you who you are? (5:21)Maybe you can share with the audience how far you actually got in school. What have you accomplished? (9:59)Was there a particular event or something that changed the trajectory of your life positively? (15:15)There is a video of you using two crutches in a unique place that most people would have difficulty navigating. Can you tell us a bit of that? (19:08)Why did you decide to share what you've learned and become a coach and help others? (22:56) In This Episode, You Will Learn:How culture shapes the way we see disability (8:50)The effects of a culture based on first impressions (13:01)The shoe box process. Whose shoes are you wearing? (15:26)Wishing to participate in people's conversations (20:32)Sharing our stories and being vulnerable about them can be impactful (23:40)You're never too old to start anything. You start wherever you are now (28:50) Resources:Elevate Life Coaching website Connect with Michelle:LinkedInFacebookInstagram Useful Rejuvenaging Resources:Website: https://www.thementalhealthgym.com/Book: Dr. Ron Kaiser -Rejuvenaging: The Art and Science of Growing Older with EnthusiasmEmail: ron.kaiser@thementalhealthgym.comTEDx Talk: Aging Enthusiastically to Make the World a Better Place Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.