Join our conversation with Jen Grigg as she shares her journey of redesigning her life and overcoming Burnout. A story of merely surviving to thriving!
Retired Fire Chief Arjuna George speaks with former firefighter and now coach and hypnotherapist Jen Grigg in this episode of the Beneath the Helmet podcast. They discuss Jen's transition from a decades-long fire service career to a focus on supporting women's and first responders' mental and emotional health through coaching and hypnotherapy. Jen shares her struggles with burnout and unworthiness, her journey to overhaul her life by addressing her mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health, and practical advice for others facing similar challenges. The conversation highlights the importance of self-care, breaking negative patterns, and finding empowerment through self-worth.
0:00 Jenn Grigg Podcast Episode
01:13 Introduction and Welcome
01:14 Starting the Conversation: Beneath the Helmet
01:31 Introducing the Guest: Jen Grigg
01:31 Guest Introduction: Jen Grigg
02:08 Jen's Journey: From Firefighter to Coach
02:18 Jen's Journey in the Fire Service
03:41 Recognizing and Dealing with Burnout
03:41 Recognizing and Dealing with Burnout
03:57 The Impact of Self-Worth on Burnout
05:08 The Turning Point: A Personal Story
05:08 The Turning Point: Acknowledging Burnout
06:57 The Aftermath: Dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress
07:28 Making the Decision to Leave the Fire Service
07:28 The Struggle of Leaving the Fire Service
08:50 The Struggle with Identity and Self-Worth
11:35 The Importance of Self-Care and Boundaries
13:56 Exploring Hypnotherapy as a Healing Tool
14:37 The Power of Hypnotherapy
23:16 Setting Healthy Boundaries for Mental Health
23:16 Setting Healthy Boundaries
28:30 The Power of Self-Connection and Breaking Patterns
28:32 Preventing Burnout in the Coaching Industry
28:32 Maintaining Mental Health in the Coaching Industry
34:35 Reaching Out to an Ayurvedic Practitioner
34:35 Introduction and Welcome
34:47 Choosing Natural Remedies Over Medication
34:55 The Journey to Self-Care and Self-Nurturing
35:04 The Journey of Self-Care and Cooking
35:43 The Power of Cooking and Self-Care
36:40 The Impact of Ayurveda and Self-Care
37:42 The Importance of Self-Care in the Fire Service
37:45 The Importance of Self-Care for First Responders
38:22 The Joy of Cooking and Its Therapeutic Effects
38:22 The Therapeutic Nature of Cooking
39:53 The Impact of Ayurveda and Self-Care on Mental Health
40:46 Overhauling Life: Emotional Health
40:46 Overhauling Emotional Health
42:20 The Power of Hypnosis and Awareness in Mental Health
44:50 The Role of Physical Health in Overall Wellbeing
47:02 The Importance of Self-Worth in Personal Growth
47:02 The Power of Self-Worth and Safety
48:30 The Role of Safety in Personal Growth
56:31 Conclusion: The Power of Self-Worth and Self-Care
59:27 The Power of Coaching and Hypnotherapy
01:01:09 The Journey from Surviving to Thriving
01:01:09 The Journey from Surviving to Thriving
01:03:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
