Everything kind of feels like humpty dumpty right now, just trying to put the impossible pieces back together again, sort of like my most recent recording that I’m still attempting to glue it back together. In this host episode I discuss the roller coaster that was May, which was also mental heath awareness month and how I used it to explore resources. Some exciting things and some stressful things going on recently. I also try opening up conversation about the tragic discovery of 215 indigenous children’s bodies at a residential school in BC.
IRSSS (Indian Residential School Survivors Society) Emergency Crisis Line is available 24/7 for those that may need counselling support
1-800-721-0066
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https://reconciliationcanada.ca/about/history-and-background/background/
My name is Jillian Gillis the host of Self-Love is Blind podcast where we discuss all things self-love related; the challenges, the self-doubt that can get in the way, sharing suggestions on ways to overcome the obstacles and build a community that encourages one another to fall in love with their true self. The foundation of the podcast will be around me sharing my story living with a disability and other challenges that life has thrown my way. I was born with a rare eye condition that leaves me with only 10% of my eye sight, making me legally blind. you might not realize it if you met me on the street though because I see well enough that I don’t need a guide dog or a white cane to get around. you won’t find me walking into things or getting lost but there are ways that it impacts my day-to-day life and I’ll be diving into those. I will be bringing on a new guest each week to discuss their unique journey with self-love and the difficulties they have faced along the way. I have a dream guest list of over 80 people I know personally that I would love to have on the show some day. Self-love is a lifelong journey and we constantly have to work at it. Your relationship within yourself is the most important one you have, you will always be the one constant in your life so nurture and be kind to yourself. We all have that negative self-talk and we ...
Episode ten, double digits, I am so impressed with myself! Some quick updates and check in with me on what’s happening and what’s to come. Motivation and morale are low for a lot of us right now with the third wave kicking our butts but we are trying! If each day feels a bit like a drag you’re not alone. 6 ways to overcome pandemic fatigue – https://www.heartandstroke.ca/articles/covid-fatigue-here-are-6-ways-to-overcome-it AMI on YouTube – In Focus with Laura Bain Visit AMI website https://www.ami.ca/new_ami You can access mental health help and resources at https://wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA I did the mental health check in to keep an eye on my personal wellbeing. ...
In this episode I discuss my rare eye condition that causes me to only have 10% of my eyesight, the challenges that come with that and how I’ve made it work for me. The mission of Self-Love is Blind podcast is to facilitate conversations where people share their unique journeys with self love. My best friend Steph and I break down the symptoms of the eye condition and what I experience living with a disability. We also touched on my experience with depression and anxiety, and how it has ultimately led me here delivering my podcast baby. ...
