Resilient. Strong. Got their sh*t together. Are these words used to describe you? But deep down, do you struggle with embracing vulnerability, fearing you'll become a burden, to even the closest around you?" She was the epitome of success—thriving in the corporate world, a respected Nominated MP, and happily married. Yet, life had its own plans and threw her into a “colossal collapse” of a broken heart, a broken marriage, and a broken bank account. And that deep dark place was also the birthplace of wisdom for her when she realised that she didn’t have to do it all, alone.  Join Anthea Ong on her empowering journey as she unveils: The transformative power of vulnerability Human to Human Connections: Deepening authentic, genuine relationships Learning how to set boundaries and avoid oversharing Bonus: Feeling like you’re a burden to others? Anthea offers two refreshing takes on this! Transcript here: ⁠https://bit.ly/hol-giveaway-29⁠ About Our Guest: Anthea Ong served as a Nominated Member of Parliament from 2018–2020 in the 13th Parliament of Singapore. As a self-described “fultime human being, part-time everything else”, she is a mental health advocate, social entrepreneur and impact investor, life and leadership coach, strategy consultant, yoga and wellness instructor and author, amongst many other roles. She is never seen without headgear to match her multiple hats. WIN A FREE EXPERIENCE: We're giving away 1 complimentary seat (worth $68) to the Hush Tea Bar experience that's happening on the 29th July 2023. It's a 90-min experience with tea appreciation, sign learning and mindful reflection led by the Deaf. To stand a chance to win this. Check out our ⁠Instagram⁠ to learn how. Timestamps:  (00:00): Introductions (01:49): Vulnerability means Love and Relief / We are never so vulnerable as when we love (05:37): Overcoming the shame of being vulnerable (08:50):  Vulnerability is key to human connection (10:03):  Vulnerability with boundaries (15:11): Using Vulnerability to understand and end one’s suffering (16:48): Vulnerability with Purpose (25:34): Helping others feel more comfortable with vulnerability (29:18): Vulnerability at the workplace (34:34): Seeing our leaders as humans too (37:50): Ideas for book titles on vulnerability Resources: ⁠50 Shades of Love⁠ ⁠Hush TeaBar⁠ - HUSH started in 2014 as a volunteer-run ground-up initiative before becoming a social enterprise in 2016 where we have mostly given employment and empowerment opportunities to Deaf persons and Hearing persons in recovery from mental health conditions.  SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS: Buddhist Youth Network, Lim Soon Kiat, Alvin Chan, Tan Key Seng, Soh Hwee Hoon, Geraldine Tay, Venerable You Guang, Wilson Ng, Diga, Joyce, Tan Jia Yee, Joanne, Suñña, Shuo Mei, Arif, Bernice, Wee Teck, Andrew Yam, Kan Rong Hui, Wei Li Quek, Shirley Shen, Ezra, Joanne Chan, Hsien Li Siaw, Gillian Ang Editor and transcriber of this episode: Tee Ke Hui, Cheryl Cheah, Koh Kai Xin