Jo Lemura || Adjusting the Sails

*This episode touches on bullying, anxiety, burnout, suicide and self-harm. If these topics are challenging for you, please take care while listening or come back another time.In this episode, Jo shares an honest and wide-ranging conversation about her experiences in nursing, aged care and medical research, and the impact that caring for, and working with, others can have on our own wellbeing. She talks openly about anxiety, burnout and self-harm, as well as the importance of recognising when we need support ourselves.Jo also shares some of the things that bring joy and balance to her life, including her love of sailing, adventure and travel, and her experiences living overseas. Her story is a reminder that the people who care for and support others are not immune to their own struggles, and that looking after ourselves is just as important as looking after those around us.If you are concerned about someone who is struggling and finding it difficult to see their way out of mental challenges then we highly recommend Question. Persuade. Refer. QPR training, which Emma and Lain talked about in the first episode of Season 1. You can access the training here. Type in the code CSA to take the training free of cost. This training is funded by Country SA PHN. We thank them for their support in the Suicide Prevention space- an area we believe is important to put energy towards.We hope you enjoy this episode. Remember to subscribe so you don't miss any of the future MFEP+ME episodes!*MFEP+ME is a project created within the program Mentally Fit EP (MFEP). MFEP aims to empower people to take charge of their lives and to build mentally fit, connected communities. We believe mental health is everyone's business!Thank you to our NFP organisation, West Coast Youth and Community Support, for making MFEP a possibility! A rock star organisation with rock star staff!Thank you to our Season 4 Sponsor, Impact100 SA, for supporting Mentally Fit EP through their community giving initiative. The incredible community of members from SA, whose collective generosity helps so many initiatives across the state, is the reason we are able to continue sharing stories that strengthen mental wellbeing across the Eyre Peninsula.A big thank you to the Cummins and Port Lincoln Community Banks for supporting Mentally Fit EP through their grant programs. Wow, where would we be without these incredible banks?! Definitely not where we are, that is for sure!Helpline Numbers and EP Counselling services are pinned to the top of the Mentally Fit EP Facebook pageLifeline 131 114Suicide Call Back 1300 659 467