Beyond Bunker Gear

01/30/2025

A study was done with Lakehead University and Thunder Bay Fire back in 2019. The question presented in this slide was what % of firefighters were exposed to a critical incident and experienced symptoms of ptsd in a one month period. Do you think it’s A, B, C or D?

10/09/2024

When I was in high school I told my dad (who was a cop) that I wanted to be a cop.

He said no and told me it was a thankless job.

As a teenager who looked up to her dad and believed he always knew best, I didn’t question him but took his word as gospel. I continued on to try and find my place in the world.

A few years later, I went to college and graduated with honours from a 3 year program in Fire Protection Engineering in the spring of 1996. He didn’t make it to my grad because he was on oxygen by that point in his life, battling emphysema.

He died in January of 1997 and I joined the fire department in the fall of that year. He never did get to see me find my place in the world.

It wasn’t until today that I fully understood that conversation I’d had with my dad many years ago.

I heard it said in the documentary, Finding Joe, “don’t do what daddy says because daddy has one interest in mind for you and that’s your security.” 🥹

She went on to say, “if you bargain away your life for security now, you will never find your bliss.” It was another point that hit home with me because it’s how I lived much of my life.

However, for me, dad’s advice changed my career path to one where I did find my passion and I did follow my bliss.

And I’m sure he’d be happy for me.

It’s amazing to look back at what influenced the choices we’ve made that have led us to where we are now.

🔥

10/09/2024

Where depression comes from…

10/04/2024

Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is curl up on the couch and let yourself relax, rest, recharge.

The world will not end if you take a day off.

Self care builds resilience and expands your capacity to navigate life and to be there for others.

10/01/2024

Mental resilience is to your overall wellness similar to what a house is to us on a cold and rainy day. ☔️

The weather outside may be damp and uncomfortable, but I’m protected from it by my house 🏡 and comforted by it being warm and dry inside. The rain doesn’t get in and it doesn’t permeate me. My house buffers it.

The weather is happening around me and may cause me to change plans (such as walking my dogs 🐶 🐕 this morning knowing it was going to rain this afternoon) but it doesn’t alter my overall experience or enjoyment of my day.

Life will provide many opportunities that may challenge you but when you’ve got a solid foundation of a healthy mental outlook and internal resources, you’re not affected by them as deeply and you have the resilience to bounce back for the times when you are.

Your internal state provides a buffer from the outside world, just as your house does in less than ideal weather.

Mental health isn’t just a conversation for when someone is struggling. It’s an everyday thing.

How’s your mental health today? Is the sun ☀️ shining for you or do you need an umbrella? ☔️

Either way, you’re ok. And no matter what, you’re not alone.

09/29/2024

Life is an ever evolving journey of holding tight to your values, letting go of what isn’t working for you, growing in a direction that strengthens and empowers you and seeking out experiences where you can be of service and that fulfill you.

09/26/2024

I've revived my Beyond Bunker Gear website and blog. Check out my blog to see what I've been up to! https://wix.to/Bqbs611

Welcome back! After a two year hiatus from my blog (and a ginourmous journey of rediscovering myself during that time!) I'm super excited to be back at it!Quick RecapAs a quick catch up for those who may be reading this but who don't follow me on social media, I was off work for the better part of t...

08/09/2024

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05/31/2024

While I'm working on building this new business of mine, here's a link to my website if you'd like to learn a little more about the work I do. 🙂 I'll be adding to it over the next few days so check back or reach out if you'd like more info on HeartHealing™ packages, Heal Your Life® Coaching & workshops, or hypnotherapy sessions.

You can always dm me here on FB or follow me on IG!

It's my mission to help you find yourself again, feel safe in doing so and heal whatever's been holding you back because you are worthy, you matter and you deserve to life - really live and love! - your beautiful life. ❤️

Jennifer Grigg, registered hypnotherapist and life coach. Helping you reignite the fire within and transform your thinking to transform your life.