I Can Relate with Jessica Burns

Bonus Episode: Guided Meditation - Inner Peace During the Holidays

As season 1 comes to a close, and the holiday season is in full swing, I decided to write a guided meditation that may help you find a moment of relaxation. The holiday season can be stressful, especially during a pandemic. Take this moment to meditate and find inner peace amongst the chaos. I am dedicating this guided meditation to all those who shared their stories with us in Season 1.

Season Finale: Life After a Spinal Cord Injury

Martin became paralysed from the waist down after a trampoline accident when he was 16. Martin shares his early memories after the accident and what the adjustment period was like for him. He talks about the close community he has found through disabled sport and his hopes to make the Archery Paralympics in Tokyo next year. According to the World Health Organisation, approximately 15% of the worlds population live with some form of disability. This episode aims to normalise disabilities and brea...

Ep.9: Being ‘Them’: Non-Binary, Asexual and Queer

Josie identifies as non-binary, a-sexual and queer. Josi grew up in a small town in Germany in the 90s and early 200s and was badly bullied for being different. When everyone else was asking “who am I?” Josi was trying to figure out “what am I?”. Josi was called to take their own life by fellow school mates but managed to get through those times. Josi said it took years to finally realise, “I am not broken”.

Ep.8: Career Change - Lose the Fear

Do you think you are in the wrong career? Allison is a life coach who helps people break internal barriers to reach their limits and potential. She talks about how to get over fears like finances and judgment from family/friends when making big careers transitions. Complete the below free Values Assessment here to begin figuring out what motivates and drives you. https://www.yourclearalignercoach.com/valuesassessment

Ep.7: Living with a Mental Illness

Miriam shares her mental health journey. She talks about how her depression led to an eating disorder; alcohol abuse; and a suicide attempt. Miriam is completing her masters now in Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health and has started a project called “all in our head” which is a collection on stories on mental illness from members of the public. Find here: allinourhead.com Follow here: @all_inourhead

Ep.6: Miscarriage

Erin shares her fertility journey and how her first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage. Book Recommendation: Expecting Better - Emily Oyster

Ep.5: Losing a Parent to Cancer

Adam shares his experience losing his father to cancer during his adolescence and his journey through grief

Ep.4: Being a Black Woman in a White Male Industry

Lorene Phillips is a very successful black business woman. She shares her experience with racism over her 30 year career.

Ep.3: Phobias

Mindfulness coach, Chiedu Hing, tells us about a phobia she has battled with since childhood. I too share some of my phobias that impact my everyday life.

Ep.2: Having an Alcoholic Partner

Steve talks about his former spouse, Ian, who he was with for 26 years. Ian suffers with alcoholism and mental health issues. Steve gives us an insight of the daily battles and stresses partners of alcoholics experience.

Ep.1: Child Sexual Abuse - Prevention and Healing

I sit down with Debi Ray-Rivers, she started a charity called SCARS which stands for Saving Children and Revealing Secrets which she set up to prevent children from sexual abuse. Debbie is a survivor herself as are her two daughters and she shares with us their journey with. She was also the first adult that I told about something that happened to me when I was a child.

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