Jelena Dokic learns to Live Free (Part 2)

What happens when you begin to let go of judgment, shame and stigma and finally start to Live Free? For tennis champion Jelena Dokic, reclaiming her life and voice through being vulnerable and owning her story has been the catalyst for freedom. In this in-depth interview, we talk about how her time coaching childrens' tennis helped her to learn how to pursue excellence and strive for growth without trying to hit the unreachable goal of perfectionism. We also discuss how this perfectionism mindset led her to an eating disorder and poor mental health and the importance of getting professional help. As detailed in her new book Live Free, this propelled an interest in helping others to find their self-worth, harness the power of vulnerability, and to lead with self-belief.

First, Read is hosted by Charle Malycon, and this episode's guest is Jelena Dokic.

To read more about Jelena's books, see our website: https://www.penguin.com.au/authors/jelena-dokic

Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Maia Longhurst. Additional research and scripting by Lydia Burgham. Theme song composed by Kieran Parker. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Olivia Mead.