Episode #20 Mindful Life Podcast. Black Saturday, My Story

In Episode #20 of the Mindful Life Podcast I talk a little more about Black Saturday and I share my story. 10yrs ago, On February the 7th 2009 Australia’s worst natural disaster hit the Australian state of Victoria. The 400 fires that burned out of control that day caused much destruction and devastation and my small mountain community of Kinglake was severely impacted. Today you will hear my thoughts and my personal account of what it was like to live through this experience and beyond with 2 small children. I will also talk about the tough decisions that were made under pressure and the ongoing challenges of not only resuming a normal life but the challenge also of leaving this event in the past. Ultimately, an event of that magnitude can be hard to recover from and trauma itself can be hard to leave behind, it is a wound that can split open and be triggered sometimes when you least expect it. But if we are gentle with ourselves and practice self compassion and gratitude and of course access support when we need it, this can help us to move into acceptance, recover and continue to move forward and work towards living our best life again.  *Episode Content Note- Please be advised that the subject and content of todays episode may be distressing for some listeners. There will be discussions, along, with personal accounts of the 2009 Black Saturday Bushfires. Please exercise listener discretion, this episode is unsuitable for children. And If you feel that you may be upset or triggered by listening, you may want to consider whether this episode is for you. Australian MH telephone numbers are also listed below, if you do require some support or assistance (Aust only); Telephone Counselling support   *Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636 *Lifeline 131114 -Research quoted from article, "Children to bear fire anguish 20 years from now" Sydney Morning herald . https://www.smh.com.au/national/children-to-bear-fire-anguish-20-years-from-now-20090517-b72c.html -Brene Brown "I thought it was just me (but it isn't): Making the journey from "What will people think" to "I am enough " -Exert of my Bushfire Story "Rising from the ashes" Obstacle Racing magazine You can find The Mindful Life Podcast on Facebook and Instagram under the handle Mindful Life Podcast. To collaborate or make contact, please email [email protected]