Have you ever hit a point you would consider your rock bottom? My guest today had her own rock bottom experience, going from a life of being on tv shows you’ve probably watched, to having it all go away and trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces, reestablish her identity, and get the bills paid.
In the years since her life-changing struggle, Tanya Memme has interviewed over a hundred people who have hit rock bottom, only to emerge stronger. She’s writing a book about what those people and their stories have in com...
Have you ever hit a point you would consider your rock bottom? My guest today had her own rock bottom experience, going from a life of being on tv shows you’ve probably watched, to having it all go away and trying to figure out how to pick up the pieces, reestablish her identity, and get the bills paid.
In the years since her life-changing struggle, Tanya Memme has interviewed over a hundred people who have hit rock bottom, only to emerge stronger. She’s writing a book about what those people and their stories have in common and what we can learn about resilience and the human spirit.
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Summary
The script is an interview with Tanya Memme, a TV host and former Miss Canada, who discusses her journey from hitting rock bottom to rebuilding her life. She shares her experiences of career highs and lows, her struggles with depression, and the challenges in her personal life, including a difficult marriage and financial difficulties. Tanya reveals how she found a sense of purpose through her podcast, 'Life Masters,' where she interviews individuals who have overcome their own rock bottom experiences. She discusses her development of a course to help people gain confidence on camera and her ongoing work on a book about resilience and the commonalities among people who have bounced back from adversity. The conversation emphasizes the significance of staying present, connecting with nature, and surrounding oneself with positive influences during tough times.
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Show Notes:
In this episode, the host interviews Tanya Memme, a TV personality who faced a significant rock bottom after experiencing career highs and personal lows. Tanya shares her emotional journey from being a well-known TV host to struggling with depression and financial instability. She discusses how she found strength through interviewing others who had also hit rock bottom for her podcast 'Life Masters,' leading to writing a book about resilience and the human spirit. Tanya talks about the lessons she learned, the importance of spirituality, and practical steps she took to rebuild her life. She also delves into her new projects, including a public speaking course and helping others build confidence on camera. Tanya’s story is a powerful testament to the human ability to overcome adversity and find purpose.
00:00 Introduction to Rock Bottom
01:01 Meet Tanya Memme
02:41 Tanya's Early Career and Miss Canada
03:50 Life in Television
04:42 Personal Struggles and Career Challenges
05:31 Hitting Rock Bottom
11:35 The Turning Point: Ayahuasca Ceremony
14:12 Starting the Life Masters Podcast
16:31 Lessons from Rock Bottom
23:29 Teaching and Mentoring
27:34 Returning to a Changed Life
27:53 Balancing Career and Family
29:40 A New Direction: Coaching and Public Speaking
31:12 The Power of Networking
32:57 Finding and Sharing Rock Bottom Stories
34:57 Creating a Roadmap to Success
36:26 Building Confidence on Camera
38:56 The Journey of Writing a Book
40:58 Overcoming Personal Struggles
48:54 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
