In this episode of Fully Fearless, I sit down with Marilou Coombe, an inspiring advocate for supporting young people outside of traditional approaches. Marilou shares her journey from youth worker to creating an academy for coaches, her approach to neurodiversity, and her mission to change how we connect with children. We dive deep into the importance of mental health, resilience, and embracing every individual's unique path. Whether you're a parent, educator, or anyone passionate about youth empowerment, Marilou's insights will leave you with a new perspective. Chapter Markers: [00:00:00] Introduction and Marilou’s passion for youth empowerment [00:01:02] Building an academy for coaches to support youth [00:02:24] Mental health challenges and the need for accessible support [00:04:00] Marilou’s non-mainstream approach to mental health [00:05:08] Transition from psychology to coaching and NLP [00:07:30] Instilling life skills in young people early [00:09:50] Neurodiversity and the value of “meeting people where they’re at” [00:12:04] Encouraging emotional regulation and natural responses in kids [00:14:56] Reframing neurodivergence as a gift to the world [00:18:14] The role of teachers and the education system’s challenges [00:23:36] Labels and divisions – embracing unity over separation [00:30:16] Thoughts on death, near-death experiences, and embracing life fully [00:32:20] Closing thoughts on Marilou’s journey and advice for young people Join us for a heart-centred discussion that challenges societal norms and highlights the transformative power of empathy and connection. If this episode resonates, don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Connect with Olivia: Website: https://www.livvimusic.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theoliviadesousa/ Connect with Marilou: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559576638241 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/empowered_youth_coaches/