Women’s Health Unwrapped
Episode 149:
Radical self-responsibility and the truth about mental health
What if the toughest mental health challenges you faced as a teenager could become the foundation for your greatest resilience in midlife?
“When we share our stories, we dismantle shame. We make it easier for other women to speak up and say, ‘That’s me. I’m feeling that too.’ And that’s when change happens — when you realise you’re not alone, that what you’re experiencing is human, and that you are worth the time and care it takes to feel well again. ”
— Nicola Farndell
“When I was 16, I didn’t have the language or understanding to explain what was happening to me. The panic attacks, the derealisation — it was terrifying. In midlife, when some of those feelings crept back, I recognised them straight away. That self-awareness is powerful, because it means I can take action, use my toolkit, and know I’m not broken — I’m just having a moment that I know how to navigate.”
— Helen Tudor
In this episode of Women’s Health Unwrapped:
In this honest and powerful conversation, I sit down with entrepreneur Helen Tudor to explore her journey from teenage anxiety and panic attacks — and a stay at The Priory — to becoming a business owner who prioritises self-care and advocates for mental health awareness.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, labelled, or like your mental health challenges define you, this episode will show you there’s another way forward — one built on self-awareness, radical responsibility, and permission to prioritise yourself.
In this episode we’re unwrapping:
The importance of honouring your feelings and taking breaks.
How essential it is to advocate for yourself in mental health matters.
Why incremental changes in habits can lead to significant improvements over time.
How early-life experiences can shape the way we navigate perimenopause and menopause.
Why teenage and midlife anxiety share more similarities than we think.
The three powerful steps Helen uses to stay grounded and well.
How to build a personalised mental health toolkit — and why there’s no single “fix”.
About Helen Tudor:
Helen Tudor is a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and a leading expert in ideal client attraction. She blends strategy with spirituality to help mission-driven entrepreneurs call in their perfect-fit clients with ease. With a no-nonsense approach, Helen teaches business owners how to magnetise clients without cold DMs, complicated funnels, or endless faffing around. Her proven methods have helped thousands of entrepreneurs build aligned, profitable businesses while staying true to their values.
Connect with Helen:
Take Helen’s Free 3-minute ‘The Ideal Client Attraction Alignment Quiz’
Finding it hard to say no—even when you know you should?
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