My guest on the show today has been through hardships and immense challenges, fighting to stay alive to come out on top and spread the message of good mental health. Soa “the Hulk” Palelei is a now retired professional UFC fighter, actor, mentor, keynote speaker, author of his book Face Your Fears, and now works as a mental health ambassador for Strong Minds, Strong Mines. 

In this episode, Soa shares openly about the abuse and trauma he experienced in childhood, the impacts that had on him that led to depression and how he fought to stay alive in the UFC. 

Soa reminds us that time is the most precious and important thing in life and you should never waste a moment. Cherish your loved ones and family and try to be present every day. 

Topics we cover and where to find them:

• [1:38]: Intro
• [5:55]: Mental health project in schools and mines
• [7:08]: Early life and mental health challenges
• [11:44]: Transitioning from rugby to UFC
• [14:34]: Eating as a coping strategy
• [17:20]: Fighting back into the UFC
• [19:20]: Training
• [22:26]: Fighting to stay alive
• [25:32]: Turning point
• [26:54]: Reach out
• [27:57]: Releasing the book
• [29:16]: Helping people as a calling
• [30:22]: Film & Acting Career
• [32:26]: Time is the most important thing

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Episode Resources:

Instagram: @soathehulk

FaceBook: @FaceYourFearsProject

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/soa-palelei-66b25854/

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