In this episode I connect with Cpl. Jess MacLean with the RCMP. Jess currently serves in the Federal Wellness Unit. She is an integral part of what makes up a progressive team aimed at promoting positive change and helping others who suffer with PTSD.

Jess shares her personal story: how she herself began to realize that she in fact has PTSD. Jess had to learn to accept it and live with it. She also began to see the challenges that existed not only in the workplace with PTSD but at home as well as a mother and a wife.

Jess shares how she is thriving both professionally and personally. Her aim, as she has continued to heal from experienced trauma, has given her the necessary perspective to be able to now help others and recognize certain aspects of PTSD that often go unnoticed or unspoken. Jess is also a key part of challenging how management perceives and interacts with others who are now in need of support as they begin to face the challenges with PTSD post diagnosis or traumatic event.

Jess shares her level of compassion, the strength to be able to have the courage and vulnerability to share her personal story in hopes of helping others. Jess is a true leader when it comes to this space and I absolutely honoured to share this episode with you!