Inspire Me Forward
Inspire Me Forward is a series of conversations where guests from all walks of life and every corner of the world Share Their Stories. We talk about life, love, and everything in between.
We are now on Season 7 entitled:
Positive Foundations for when Life throws a Time Shift
There are times in our lives when our relationship with time changes. Sometimes it is a slow burn, sometimes a U-turn. Your perspective of time might evolve into a space where you value it more, perhaps it speeds up, or maybe it slows down. However you are affected, life does throw time shifts, and in those moments, we are called to look for positive foundations. Resources that help us hold our bearings and tend to our resiliency. Helping us stay grounded and not float away altogether.
This season, we will speak with folks who have experienced those time shifts and stayed upright through the dynamic force, the change, and the landing. We will discuss what kept them standing. What did they hold onto so they could settle into that new time perspective with a gentle heart and feet firmly on the ground?
Welcome to Season 7. Let’s talk about Time Shifts.
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At Inspire Me Forward, our belief is that we inspire others when we share our stories and share a collective connection. We let each other know that they are not alone in this big, beautiful world. "The courage it takes to share one's story might be the very thing someone else needs to open their heart to a brighter tomorrow".
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Inspire Me Forward Episode 27 Surviving 911 with Joan Marie Gjos
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Inspire Me Forward, Episode #27 Surviving 911. My guest, Joan Marie Gjos from Sault Sainte Marie, Ontario, Canada joined me for a pertinent conversation full of life’s realities from her journey in the Emergency Services sector. Joan Marie shared her work as a paramedic and as a 911 operator and shared her signs of stress and tools for healing.
We can be found on Apple and Spotify and YouTube.
Forty-one years in the sector took Joan Marie through many ups and downs. After seeking therapy with the support of her manager and those around her, she found herself diagnosed with PTSD. Along with a number of factors she eventually decided to leave the field. She now works in the field with a herd of horses to support others in their journeys through stress and healing.
So much wisdom in our conversation. Here are a few that have stuck with me:
· Putting something ‘on the shelf’ is not a useful thing.
· Supports help you heal.
· It is important to feel the feelings.
· Horses can assist us in recognizing our stressors and guide us to create a healing path.
Thank you Joan Marie for your service as well as for sharing your journey, and your healing path with us all. Joan Marie’s contact information is listed below. __________________________________________
Here are some resources we spoke of during our conversation.
Roadayo Ranch
https://www.facebook.com/roadayo.ranch.3?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Email: Roadayoranch@gmail.com
Boots of the Ground – Peer Support for First Responders
https://www.bootsontheground.ca/
North of 9
https://www.northof9bodywork.ca/
If you are interested in an Equine Facilitated Learning facilitator in your area (Canada) this is a great place to start. https://horsespiritconnections.com/feel-certified-facilitators/