Jacky Power
Jacky Power
The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Kari Gillespie at walking the Camino De Santiago
The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Kari Gillespie at walking the Camino De Santiago
The Therapeutic Poet in conversation with Kari Gillespie at walking the Camino De Santiago
Friday 11th March 2022
Join Kari Gillespie on 'The Therapeutic Poet' as she shares her transformative journey on the Camino de Santiago, focusing on friendship and personal growth.
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Get the buttons here!Kari Gillespie's Camino: A Journey of Healing and Friendship
It became time to let go of the things that didn't [matter].
Imagine standing at a crossroads in life, feeling the weight of responsibilities and uncertainties. That’s where Kari Gillespie found herself when she decided to leave her job and walk the Camino de Santiago. In this heartfelt episode of 'The Therapeutic Poet', host Jacky Power, an addiction psychologist and poet, sits down with Kari to discuss her transformative journey across Spain. Kari's book, 'Pilgrim', chronicles her 900km trek, but it’s about much more than just the miles covered.
It’s a tale of friendship, gratitude, and shedding the layers that life imposes on us. Kari shares how the Camino became a path to deep peace for her, battling through sun, snow, mud, and even bedbugs. She opens up about trusting the mantra 'The Camino provides' and how it guided her through tough times.
This conversation dives into the importance of community and friendship on such a journey and how these elements helped Kari let go of old baggage and embrace new beginnings. Jacky and Kari also touch on the challenges of balancing personal growth with family responsibilities. Kari’s decision to embark on this journey was driven by a need to reassess her life after working tirelessly for years.
The Camino offered her a chance to pause, reflect, and find gratitude in the present moment. If you’re intrigued by stories of self-discovery and personal transformation, this episode is a must-listen. Kari's journey is an inspiring reminder that it’s never too late to take stock of your life and make meaningful changes. Tune in to 'The Therapeutic Poet' for an enriching conversation that blends poetry, psychology, and the timeless wisdom of the Camino de Santiago.