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How working in Fashion led to my breakdown, with Yves Cornu

“At some point, I met old friends and they said we don’t recognise you anymore.” Former fashion entrepreneur, Yves Cornu, joins NAKED to talk about his breakdown, loss & finding his new identity.

Listen to the Episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast platform. 

About Episode

TRIGGER WARNING: Please be aware that this episode covers sensitive topics including suicide. If you are feeling suicidal, thinking about hurting yourself, or are concerned that someone you know may be in danger of hurting themselves, please contact a hotline: Global Suicide Hotline Resources

Yves Cornu started off following his passion studying Russian Literature, but ended up in the high stakes environment of Haute Couture. He opens a window into a world where everything is about appearance and perception. Where everything is a performance. We learn how Yves’ desire to belong and the pressure to fit in and keep up slowly sent him spiralling - hanging out with the biggest names in fashion was an easy escape from reality. 

Specific topics covered in this episode include:

The high-pressure stakes in the fashion world and the impact it has on your health;
What led to Yves’ breaking point and ultimately his breakdown;
Burnout, identity, purpose and suicidal thoughts;
Yves’ reflection on his former life, what saved him and how he lives his life today.

In addition, we discuss the following questions:

How do you recover from a breakdown and remove yourself from a toxic environment?
How do you rebuild your life?
How do you walk back into the business you left behind or get up and start something new?

Show notes

Connect with Yves: LinkedIn

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