Inspire Me Forward
Inspire Me Forward is a series of conversations where guests from all walks of life and every corner of the world Share Their Stories. We talk about life, love, and everything in between.
We are now on Season 7 entitled:
Positive Foundations for when Life throws a Time Shift
There are times in our lives when our relationship with time changes. Sometimes it is a slow burn, sometimes a U-turn. Your perspective of time might evolve into a space where you value it more, perhaps it speeds up, or maybe it slows down. However you are affected, life does throw time shifts, and in those moments, we are called to look for positive foundations. Resources that help us hold our bearings and tend to our resiliency. Helping us stay grounded and not float away altogether.
This season, we will speak with folks who have experienced those time shifts and stayed upright through the dynamic force, the change, and the landing. We will discuss what kept them standing. What did they hold onto so they could settle into that new time perspective with a gentle heart and feet firmly on the ground?
Welcome to Season 7. Let’s talk about Time Shifts.
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At Inspire Me Forward, our belief is that we inspire others when we share our stories and share a collective connection. We let each other know that they are not alone in this big, beautiful world. "The courage it takes to share one's story might be the very thing someone else needs to open their heart to a brighter tomorrow".
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There are past episodes, from Episode 1, on our YouTube channel.
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Inspire Me Forward Episode #21 Off My Chest with Melissa Clark
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Inspire Me Forward, Episode #21 entitled Off My Chest with Melissa Clark of Barrie, Ontario, Canada was raw, honest, and chalked full of wisdom for all.
Melissa shared her breast cancer journey including the challenges it has brought in identity and the feelings of guilt. She also speaks of the support from so many along the way. Where she was, how she handled all that was handed to her, and where she is now.
Melissa offered heartfelt thanks to her surgeon and massage therapist who were key in her recovery.
Her surgeon, Renee Hanrahan
https://www.rvhresearchinstitute.ca/hanrahan-oncoplastics
And, her massage therapist, Jackie Mungal, RMT
https://freedommassageclinic.janeapp.com/
A few things from our conversation that resonated with me.
• Don’t sweat the small stuff… Melissa dives into this concept with some fresh insight.
• The absolute need for a positive outlook.
• Comfort can be found in many places
• Community is so very important but it is just fine to say no when space is needed. And that goes for all parties involved.
• Receiving is a beautiful thing, especially when accepted without judgment.
Thank you so much Melissa for sharing your heart and your journey with us. As well as your wisdom that kept you going and keeps you going through this all. You are a pillar for positive thinking. Please, if Melissa’s words touched your heart, do drop her a message. On Instagram @offmy_chest_
You can find the YouTube version of this interview HERE