21. Travel Can Heal with Jackie Roby
" I know what real looks like and as a trauma survivor...I also know what healing looks like."Today's interview is with Jackie Roby. Jackie details her story of surviving childhood sexual trauma, coping with family secrets, PTSD, and her journey to finding freedom from the shame and secrecy. Jackie's career in the travel industry led her to the world of wellness travel and healing retreats. Jackie shares how travel can heal those who suffer with depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Jackie also started a movement called #TravelCanHeal to support those in need of healing. Jackie also discloses the following:
the impact of being the family peacemaker
the impact of family secrets on her mental health
coming into her awareness of how much her words matter
Jackie Roby is Chief Excellence Officer at Inspired Journey Consulting, a Boston-based business dedicated to wellness, healing, and transformational tourism. She is a sales strategist & social media amplifier for wellness travel businesses. Jackie is a Diversity Equity Inclusion advocate with over 19 years of experience in travel and hospitality sales. IJC's vision is to create a world where marginalized people feel empowered to be their authentic selves, where traveling is a tool for inclusion, to enhance the cultural wellness in the travel industry, and grow emotional intelligence, healing, and self-care for a kinder humanity.