Paula McGuire is an ordinary person with an extraordinary story. 

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After struggling with chronic anxiety, depression, panic disorder and facial tics for 30 years, Paula challenged herself to 

, becoming Paula Must Try Harder 

Overcoming addiction and agoraphobia to 

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A decade later, Paula is a double TEDx speaker, author, 

and, most of all, a lifelong trier. In her spare time, she encourages others to try something new every day and live full and adventurous lives with mental health challenges.