Melie Kerr on Hitting Rock Bottom, The Man Who Saved Her Life
Episode Description
Melie Kerr is a ridiculously talented cricket player from Wellington. She is also wise beyond her age. She is the youngest podcast guest ever (I think) but already has been through so much and has an ability to share her journey in a way that we can all gain from.
Melie took me back to her darkest period back in 2021 and shares some pretty dark stuff, I know its not easy to revisit this stuff so I can’t thank her enough. As well as being an incredible cricketer she has also become a powerful mental health advocate by sharing her own struggles with her incredible YouTube series, “Treading Water”
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Depression Helpline 0800 111 757 or free text 4202 – to talk to a trained counsellor about how you are feeling or to ask any questions www.depression.org.nz
Healthline 0800 611 116 – for advice from experienced health staff
Brief Summary
Guests share personal mental health struggles and the importance of vulnerability and support in overcoming challenges.
Key points
- The Struggle of Vulnerability. Opening up about mental health can be empowering, yet difficult. 'There's so much power in being vulnerable.'
- A Dark Place. Describing a time of deep despair, the speaker reflects on their mental state. 'I was just a shell of myself.'
- A Moment of Clarity. On a flight, the speaker realizes the gravity of their situation. 'I started crying on the plane.'
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Episode highlights
- The Struggle of VulnerabilityOpening up about mental health can be empowering, yet difficult. 'There's so much power in being vulnerable.'“There's so much power in being vulnerable.”2:17Oct 25, 2023
- A Dark PlaceDescribing a time of deep despair, the speaker reflects on their mental state. 'I was just a shell of myself.'“I was just a shell of myself.”5:05Oct 25, 2023
- A Moment of ClarityOn a flight, the speaker realizes the gravity of their situation. 'I started crying on the plane.'“I started crying on the plane.”10:49Oct 25, 2023
