KindSight 101

#66: Choose to Rise (With Janelle Morrison)

Episode Summary

We all have those moments, real life crashes that provide us with an opportunity to choose fear or choose to rise above the adversity and find a way to move forward. What does it take to be a real hero? How can we learn to rise above our circumstances, teaching our students to do the same, while balancing an attitude of self-compassion and patience?

Episode Notes

In this episode, I talk with Janelle Morrison, an ultra marathoner and educator who beat the odds recovering and racing again 2 years after a devastating crash landed her in the ICU in a coma with a broken bones throughout her body.

You’ll hear the surprising thing she learned about self-compassion and what it takes to be a true hero.

We talk perfectionism, heartbreak, and overcoming adversity and how we can help our students to become their best selves while holding onto a sense of unconditional acceptance of themselves no matter their situation. You can learn more about Janelle on janellemorrison.com.

Also, take some time to view the film documenting her recovery and journey. Hope you enjoy.

• You'll learn how to rebuild after a crash.
• Some practical ways that we can choose to rise.
• You'll learn advice for setting powerful goals that strike a balance between being audacious, healthy and realistic.
• We talk about the power of hope and fear in propelling us forward.
  -We talk about the three essential questions everyone needs to ask themselves during a crisis of identity.
  -We explore the secret to stopping your own limiting thoughts and behaviour in order to realign yourself with your goals and vision.

The Power to Choose.