This is the episode where I talk about the realities of PMDD finally after a 15-year battle. 

I mention PMDD Warriors in this episode and it’s a beautiful community that I’m grateful for every single day. https://www.instagram.com/pmdd_canada/

IAPMD is The International Association for PMDD and is a lifeline of support, information, and resources for women. https://iapmd.org/

This podcast is devoted to Marybeth who is the biggest advocate for PMDD. Marybeth lost her daughter and hasn’t stopped giving hope to others. Watching how she engages with this community, she is one of the strongest people I know. She is currently a board advisor on PMDD Warriors and IAPMD.

If you’re having suicidal thoughts please call the Suicide Help Line: 1.833.456.4566.

If you’re in Canada and need medical advice, please call a registered nurse at 811

If you’re in Ontario, please text 211 if you feel like you need help right away

"You're going to make it. It will be hard but I'm telling you, you're going to make it."

In this episode of START, I spoke with Amar Panchal, Founder of Axis Axis Therapy & Performance in Toronto. We speak about both our stories hitting rock bottom, pushing through and coming out stronger.

While growing up, Amar's life was not that of a typical high school student. The series of events that transpired escalated to unimaginable levels, causing mental health issues, friends committing suicide, many physical altercations, and ultimately the loss of his best friend. Left with a giant void and years of blaming himself, Amar fell in and out of depression, struggled with anxiety attacks, abused drugs, and almost took his own life, all while pretending as though everything was fine. Looking for ways to maintain his sanity, the gym became the light that helped him take back control of his life.

Flash forward to the present – Despite the pandemic, and having a newborn at home, Amar decided to quit his six-figure salary to focus on his passion. Since then, Amar, now the Managing Director, expanded Axis Therapy & Performance and is now looking at expanding to a second location with a team of strong, like-minded therapists who are coached and mentored, not managed.

If you're struggling with your mental health right now, close your eyes.. and listen.