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Alex da Silva

I've gone to hell and back mentally, physically and spiritually. Now I'm sharing my story.

Alex was born in Brazil in a poor family and was fortunate to come to the UK at the age of 11 without speaking the language. Alex had a strained relationship with his mother and he grew up believing his father had died until he found out the truth at the age of 32. He survived various forms of abuse (mental, physical and sexual), bullying, anxiety and fears throughout childhood always feeling like he was not good enough.

Alex da Silva, is an entrepreneur, breathwork and wellness expert who specialises in helping people overcome mental health and addiction issues and reconnect with who they truly are. Alex started his wellness service with a mission to help you become stronger in mind, body and spirit.

Alex has faced numerous life changing experiences starting at 11 years of age he almost died from a very rare chicken pox experience. In later years he suffered from mental health issues and various forms of addiction that almost killed him following a number of overdoses.

In September 2023 Alex was diagnosed with a rare and very serious spinal condition called cauda equina syndrome. Following a MRI that confirmed he had cauda equina, Alex was rushed to hospital for emergency spinal surgery. Post surgery Alex woke up paralysed from the waist down and was able to fully recover using breathwork, healing, exercise and nutrition. Cauda equina syndrome affects 6 in a million people.

Through every challenge Alex faced, he was able to learn, grow and develop into a better version of himself. Alex dedicated his life to learning about healing and thriving so he can become the best version of himself and help others to do the same.

Alex often says; we are our own medicine cabinets and the earth provides everything we need to thrive and evolve as human beings. Our biggest problem is that we've forgotten who we are, so we've become reliant and sick as a society.

His mission today is to help those who are ready and willing to do the work, overcome issues caused by mental health, release traumas and negative energy. In turn reconnecting with who you are, healing you in mind, body and spirit. We are all one, yet we are here to have individual experiences. In order to truly discover what your purpose in life is you must go within.

Watch Alex's TED Talk here.

Testimonials from Teachers

"Talk was engaging and from the heart- it was really interesting as a teacher to listen to the psychological processes behind preparing to talk publicly, as well as the art of it. The students really took a lot away from it and their debates in the afternoon were stellar. Thanks again, and I'm going to ask my deputy head about having Alex back in for staff CPD as well."

– Charlotte Harrison, Director of Sixth Form, St Margaret's School

"Alex was definitely an inspiring speaker - he really captured the boys' attention and had a lovely manner with them. He was totally honest and gave 'from the heart' advice with out being condescending. I was very impressed that he managed to get them all to close their eyes and picture themselves in different scenarios - at first there was some giggling, but he quickly dealt with it with minimal fuss."

– Caroline Gill, Head of Year 9, St Paul's School

"Alex was one of our TEDx speakers in March 2019 for our recent TEDxUoChester event, The Future Works!. Alex delivered a thought-inspiring and provoking talk about your journey to your future self. His talk left the audience stunned and helped them see how to connect emotionally with themselves and those around them. In my years of organising events and conferences, I have never come across a speaker who got the entire audience to meditate. An unforgettable talk that will almost certainly have an impact on anyone who views it."

– Adam Crane, Licensee and Producer of TEDxUOChester

"Thank you so much for the workshop and speaking to our students. The delivery and structure was perfect! I really enjoyed how simple the day was but at the same time very informative. Alex delivered a heart-warming and truly inspiring talk, you could hear a pin drop in the room and he had myself and some of the students in tears. You inspired us all to be better and that no matter what happens to us in life, we can achieve anything and reach our dreams. Thank you so much Alex."

– Keoni Casali, Teacher, Thomas More Catholic School