In Episode 38 of the Plant Proof podcast I sit down with Bianca Taylor to talk about her journey from a seemingly lost, sad & powerless soul to a vibrant, inspirational & empowering woman taking charge of her life & understanding her purpose.Mental health & helping people understand that it's ok to feel down is something very close to my heart.In this episode we cover:Bianca's childhood and teenage years and her mental healthWhat happened when her father was shot outside their home & how this affected herHow a toxic relationship affected her ability to manage her mental healthThe deepest of lows where she felt like "what's the point of life"The moment that may have saved her life and helped her find a path towards working out her purpose and no longer suppressing her negative thoughtsWhy Bianca gave up eating animal products and is a proud vegan advocateTips for self love and working on your mental health to maintain a positive outlook on lifeHow Bianca meet her partner Nimai Delgado (Vegan Bodybuilder you may remember from episode 3 of the Plant Proof podcast)Bianca's business veganfitness.com and what's on the horizon for her in the coming yearsIf you are experiencing any sort of mental health battle I really recommend you reach out to one of the resources below local to you. If you are from a country that's not listed below google search your country name and "helpline" or "suicide hotline" and you will find a local organisation that offers phone support. If you are not sure who to call please ask a friend or family member - it's completely ok not to feel good so please don't feel embarrassed to talk about it.Australia:https://www.lifeline.org.au/https://livin.org/New Zealand:https://www.lifeline.org.nzUSA:https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org https://www.thetrevorproject.orgUK/Ireland:https://www.samaritans.orgCanada:https://thelifelinecanada.ca/I also strongly recommend that everyone has a look at the "R U OK" website for helpful tips on how to ask your friends and family members how they are going. As their slogan says "A conversation could change a life". https://www.ruok.org.au/Hope you enjoy this episode. If you do I would love to hear your feedback either via a share on social media (tag @plant_proof so I can see) or a private message.Simon