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Paula McGuire – Stroke, Autism Diagnosis & Why She's Still Saying Yes to Adventure

Paula McGuire – Stroke, Autism Diagnosis & Why She's Still Saying Yes to Adventure

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In this Tough Girl Podcast EXTRA episode, we catch up with Paula "Must Try Harder" McGuire — author, speaker, triathlete, wing-walker, double TEDx speaker, mental health ambassador… and proudly, a trier. Based just outside Glasgow, Paula has been adventuring since 2015 and has built a reputation for trying something new every day — including completing 366 new experiences in 2020. But the years since we last spoke have brought extraordinary challenges. Paula shares openly about being diagnosed as autistic at 44, having a stroke at the end of 2021 and developing epilepsy, going through a divorce after 15 years of marriage, losing her home to a flood, and navigating post-stroke fatigue — all while spending six months in enforced van life. We talk about how adventure supported her through the hardest moments, how her neurodivergent brain fuels her love of planning and trying, and why you don't need to be the best at something to enjoy giving it a go. Paula also reflects on writing her book Adventures for Bored Adults (commissioned by Penguin), rediscovering her love of swimming, and learning acceptance in the face of uncertainty. Honest, funny and deeply human, this conversation is about resilience, identity, and continuing to say yes — even when life doesn't go to plan. *** New episodes of the Tough Girl Podcast drop every Tuesday at 7 AM (UK time)! Make sure to subscribe so you never miss the inspiring journeys and incredible stories of tough women pushing boundaries. Do you want to support the Tough Girl Mission to increase the amount of female role models in the media in the world of adventure and physical challenges? Support via Patreon! Join me in making a difference by signing up here: www.patreon.com/toughgirlpodcast. Your support makes a difference. Thank you x *** Show notes Who is PaulaBeing based just outside of GlasgowBeing adventuring since 2015TGP Episode Working as an electronic note taker and captioner for deaf peopleTGP Extra Episode 6 years since we last spoke How things have changed over the past few years in quite negative ways before eventually turning to a positive thing In 2020 trying something new every day 366 new things (leap year!)Starting off the year really positively How it became an adventure in creativityFeeling exhausted after the year was over What that the last few years have taught her Figuring out her place in the world of adventure Being ready to relax Social media not coming naturally to her Struggling with the negativity of social media Paula has tried hard enough - Paula is done.Being diagnosed with Autism at 446 months of enforced van life (November 24 - May 25)At the end of 2021 having a stroke and developing epilepsy Her husband leaving her after 15 years and going through a divorce Losing her house after a flood One thing after another Feeling that the universe had turned against herFeeling very luckyBrain tumour??Start to prepare for Paula last Christmas Moving on with a stroke and the potential for more strokes in the future How the adventures from before really supported herReminding herself of things she achieved, things that she'd failed at and survivedAdventure and acceptance Continuing to do fun things A to Z of AdventurePost stroke fatigue Not sticking to things - buying all the gearGetting the most mental stimulation in the trying Wanting to be the person who tries it all Her love for swimming and going back to it again and againHer neurodivergent brain - the planning, the execution, the reflecting Being butterfly minded Why you don't need to be the best at everything to enjoy having agoCoping with how your brain works How her entire life has become clear after her diagnosisAdvent(ure) Writing a book commissioned by PenguinBook: Adventures for Bored Adults: Games. Challenges. Activities. Treats.How to connect with Paula on social mediaSupporting people with mental healthAdvice for women going through lots of challenges Social Media Website: www.paulamusttryharder.co.uk Instagram: @pmusttryharder Facebook: @pmusttryharder
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