Paula is an adventurer, speaker and author, but, most of all, she’s a trier. For thirty years Paula suffered crippling anxiety, panic attacks and depression that would eventually rob her of even the most basic freedoms. After decades of medication and intervention, adventure became Paula’s personal therapy in 2012, when she became Paula Must Try Harder, trying the 17 Commonwealth sports, facing her fears head on and fighting her way back into the world. Ever since, Paula has terrified herself daily in the name of recovery, and now spends all that nervous energy writing and speaking about the importance of allowing a little fear into each day. From flying a plane and wing-walking to becoming a triathlete when she couldn’t actually swim, Paula’s adventures demonstrate that even the most ordinary person can do extraordinary things when they give that little bit extra. Paula is currently trying something new every day in 2020. Take a listen to Paula on the Tough Girl Podcast Extra! Show notes Who is Paula What she had done Dream Jobs Challenge Becoming an everyday adventurer Being terrified of failure Walking away from the Big Mad Swim around Great Britain Dealing with post adventure blues The Year of Fear Becoming a different person The process of dealing with loss TedX Talks Writing a list of all her fears Having a support team Adventure as a full time job Writing her second book Trying something new everyday The start of 2020 Starting with a beach clean Trying to fit in the adventures/challenges around everyday life Feeling exhausted in the first two weeks Having a purpose Dealing with Covid Knowing her trigger points and keeping herself well Therapist? Getting use to the new ‘normal’ Quick Fire Questions Social Media Website http://www.paulamusttryharder.co.uk Facebook @pmusttryharder Instagram @pmusttryharder Twitter @pmusttryharder Youtube @paulamusttryharder
