Buddhism’s impact on well-being

In a very personal episode of Fit For My Age, Michael Millward speaks with Saw K Myrit founder of the Australian charity Wake Up Limited, about how Buddhist principles can support self‑care, emotional healing, and long‑term mental well‑being.

Drawing on her childhood trauma, Saw explains how discovering Buddhism in adulthood helped her understand suffering, rebuild confidence, and develop a practical, compassionate approach to mental health.

Saw says “good things don’t last, bad things don’t last… what we feel is the side effect, the memory” a simple but powerful idea that underpins her method for moving beyond painful experiences.

Michael and Saw explore:

• How childhood experiences shape adult mental health
• Why acknowledging the past, but not living in it, is essential
• The Buddhist view that life’s value lies in the present moment
• The importance of supportive listeners who “just listen, without judging”
• The five core Buddhist principles and how they guide a “good life”
• Practical steps anyone can take to begin healing, regardless of faith or background

Saw’s message is universal: we cannot change the past, but we can choose how we live today and tomorrow. Her blend of Buddhist philosophy and lived experience offers a grounded, science‑aligned framework for anyone seeking clarity, calm, or a new way forward.

This episode is reflective, humane, and quietly uplifting; a conversation that doesn’t tell you what to think but certainly encourages you to think.

Find out more about Saw Myrit and Michael at Abeceder.co.uk.

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