How To Rebuild Your Life, Find Resilience & Turn Trauma Into Success - Ellie McKay | EP 234

Episode Notes

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Ellie Mckay to explore her incredible journey of resilience following the collapse of her business and personal life. Ellie opens up about the origins and impact of the On a Mission podcast, navigating devastating setbacks, and what it truly means to rebuild from ground zero. Tune in for raw insights on balancing vulnerability with strength, how to redefine success, and practical tools for growth that anyone can apply, no matter what challenges they face.

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Video Chapters

0:00 – Introduction & Guest Welcome 3:56 – Ellie’s Podcasting Journey Begins 6:32 – Lockdown, Identity Loss, and Family Life 8:40 – The Birth of "On a Mission" 11:25 – Rapid Podcast Growth & Surprising Success 14:59 – The Power of Relatable Conversation 17:15 – Podcasting vs. Professional Speaking 18:43 – Behind the Scenes: Relationships Built Through Podcasting 20:28 – Personal Impact and Defining Success 22:18 – The Illusion of Success: “Everything Gone” 26:01 – From Highs to Lows: Business Collapse 34:38 – Losing It All: Personal and Professional Fallout 37:22 – Navigating Trauma and Real-Time Recovery 42:28 – Mindset Tools & Resilience in Hard Times 45:13 – Guilt, Shame, and Integrity 48:44 – Rebuilding: Gratitude, Family, and Basics 54:21 – Ellie’s Health and Biohacking Routine 58:59 – Accountability & Internal Dialogue 1:03:31 – Building Self-Esteem and Confidence 1:07:53 – "On a Mission 2.0" and Future Plans 1:12:00 – Where to Connect With Ellie 1:13:21 – Ellie’s Key to Success: Resilience 1:14:01 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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