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A brief look at the story of Jill Wheatley
As a visually impaired adventure athlete, the support of others allows me to shine light in the power of perspective and possibility.
I, Jill Wheatley, aim to break down the stigma associated with traumatic brain injury, vision loss, and eating disorders. Through challenging mountain experiences, I will shine light on the power of perspective and possibility.
A blueprint ~ ideas and inspiration for my trail ahead giving all respect to the mountains and Mother Nature.
Once upon a chilly February morning, two eager friends raced the sun rising in Banff National Park in search of a frozen waterfall to scale.....the plot quickly twist and the happily ever after will take a minute.
Climbing atop the 7th highest mountain on earth, Dhaulagiri got off to a jagged start. My second 8 000 er was far tougher mentally than physically. I climb on.
The world’s 3rd highest peak, my 3rd 8000er, was going to be different. The stories my mind was telling were daunting yet deep within knew that there was potential for greatness to surface from change. It did.
As I prepare to climber beyond 8 000m, I reflect upon the healing I have found in the himals of Nepal, and how I strive to personify their characteristics.
Letting go of what could have been and finally embracing what is, acceptance, the most direct path to inner peace, challenged me for years following traumatic brain injury which resulted in loss of 70% of my eyesight. Through what felt like endless chapters of uncontrollable events, I struggled to cultivate inner balance through acceptance.
Unanswered messages, emails and texts from companies who had been ‘on my team’ as I climbed atop some of the world’s most pristine peaks, having my story withdrawn from a magazine publication and a mention of insignificance, I am human; it hurts yet with that strength, fractured, I climb on.
New shoulds, eye glasses, and response.
Craving the serenity, simplicity and solitude of life in the Himalayas, where I am disconnected yet connect deeply: inner peace should not be altered. I have work to do.
2025
Listen in for thought-provoking conversation that encourages embracing uncertainty, growth, and shared human experiences.
When we find ourselves in situations with others who are experiencing distress due to adversity, knowing what to say, what to avoid saying, or how to act can be difficult regardless of how well intentioned we are.
In this episode we are joined again by Jill Wheatley who is going to walk us through some strategies that we can use to help people through distress and adversity.
2024
In this episode of Talking Impact, we are honored to welcome mountaineer, educator, and true inspiration, Jill Wheatley. After surviving a devastating brain injury that left her nearly blind and in the hospital for more than 2 years, Jill has risen above unimaginable challenges to achieve extraordinary feats—conquering some of the world’s most dangerous peaks and living a life fueled by resilience and courage.
A short radio interview speaking to the power of the mind amid the power of mountains ahead of the Bow Valley Film Tour.