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In this deeply personal episode, we have the honor of sharing Aishah's powerful story - a story filled with vulnerability, courage, and transformation. As a child, Aishah faced cruel rejection and painful comments about her appearance, particularly due to her spine deformity. These external voices shaped her internal dialogue, making her feel disconnected from her body, leading her down a difficult path of self-loathing.

As reconstructive surgeries failed and the physical pain worsened, she lost faith in ever having a "normal" body. Her desperate need for control in an environment filled with constant judgment and remarks took over, and that control manifested in regulating her food intake. What started as a way to cope soon spiraled into an eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, which pushed her to dangerous extremes - going without food for days and watching her weight plummet to just 40kg.

Through her story, Aishah shares the raw truth of what it's like to battle both physical and emotional pain, and how she found the strength to climb out of the darkness. Her ability to rise above the darkness she once felt speaks volumes about the strength of the human spirit.

Today, she stands as an advocate and a respected leader in the mental health community. As HeyJuni's Domain Advisor and Trainer, Aishah continues to give back by guiding others through their own mental health journeys, fueled by the wisdom she's gained from her own experiences.

We are honored to have Aishah as part of our team, and we are deeply grateful for her passion, dedication, and strength. This episode is a testament to her resilience, and we hope her story inspires you as much as it has inspired us.

🌸 Join us for this episode that's not only a story of survival, but a powerful reminder that even in the darkest moments, hope and healing are possible. 🌸