Changing the way we look at health from just a size or look to connecting to our minds, creativity, enjoyment and excitement and so much more...
A grounded, centred nervous system is a vital foundation to support us in all situations of life. Join Rachel for this 15 minute meditation to help you come back home to you.
Your body holds all the cues for a more aligned, easeful, peaceful and harmonious life. The purpose of life is to be in life, fully. Experiencing it, exploring it, expanding into it. So many of us are so far away from where we want to be - from feeling at our rock bottom "I can't go on like this" to "is this really it" and craving more. The fact is, the deeper connection and alignment you're seeking is guided and communicated through the body. We can't just do more, or do more of what other people are doing. We can't just do the same thing, and hope for different results. Start to listen to the body, it will speak to you. Slowly. Steadily. Surely. For more ways to work with Rachel, visit www.rachelcruickshank.com or @rachecruickshank_
On Perfectionism and Falling in Love with Being Human There is a full human inside of you with all their quirks and oddities But there's also a full soul inside of youAll at the same time _____ This podcast explains the "not enough" wound alongside the strive for perfectionism that can either take the form of very human things like our job and what we look like or can fall under the spiritual guise of becoming a better yogi or meditator or more conscious. Either way, perfectionism is an escape from humanity and an abandoning of our human experience on this earth. We are a whole soul and a whole human. We are both. This podcast explores the magic in both places and how we can fall in love with our humanness. For more ways to work with Rachel, visit www.rachelcruickshank.com or @rachecruickshank_
There is an indescribable inexplicable invisible effect that happens when we "do" from a place of "being". We are human beings, in a physical world. We cannot leave this physical body or this physical earth if we want to create powerful potent change in this world. The true journey of expansion and growth is a journey of integration - integrating our soul with our body, heaven with the earth, source with the mind, feeling with acting, being with doing. It is about bringing all parts of us - the physical and the energetic - into joyful harmony and communion. It is not about doing more, changing what you're doing or knowing what to do, and yet when you tune into your innermost truth and beingness, there is usually a natural peaceful change in what we do, because we are deeply to connected to our energy - our intention, thoughts, feelings, beliefs and knowingness. It is not what you do but how you do it - this is what this episode explores. For all the ways to work with me and find out more about The SOMA Method, click here.
When yrou think of intimacy and relationships, I wonder what instantly comes to mind. This episode is reviewing and reframing that initial thought to bring a perspective that will open our whole lives into a deeper and more connected experience of living, which is truly what we're here for. I speak to many revelations and realisations that I've been journeying with over these last few years to bring you an opportunity to meet yourself and all parts of you in a way you've never before, which will, I hope, allow all the things you've been desiring to magnetise towards you in a way and a time that you can actually give yourself permission to receive them. This starts with intimacy and relationship with ourselves first. For all the ways to work with me and find out more about The SOMA Method, you can head here.
The ability to sit in pain is the ability to sit in pleasure, peace, and power. Does this mean life will always be painful? No, quite the opposite. However, knowing we are safe enough to feel a full spectrum of feelings allows us to build our capacity to experience a greater depth and sensation of life, which means greater pleasure, joy, love, peace and power. If you would like to speak with Rachel about working together, you can book a free call here. If you would like to find out more about ESSENCE, a four week journey into the heart of your being, you can find out more details here. And if you would like to become a SOMA Method Somatic Coach, we are enrolling for our March 2024 offering now.
In today's podcast we dive into Self-Sabotage. In many ways I don't like the word self—sabotage, it's as if we consciously decide, I'm gonna go and fuck shit up today. We don't that isn't what happens. We believe life is going to play out in a certain way. We know it hurts. Feeling all that is overwhelming. We've never been taught to deal with it. So along comes the ego, who actually thinks it's helping us and plays out the subconscious belief of “it does not get to be this good." You don't have to be living out your past beliefs, stories and perceptions that simply do not exist any more. And yet, they kind of do, because this iceberg of our being is storing it all. If you would like to find out more about how to work with Rachel and The SOMA Method, please head on over here.
In this episode, Rachel speaks an open letter to all women everywhere. The days of feeling as if you don't belong are gone, the days of stepping into your power are here. The world has taught us separation, we know the pain, the struggle and how hard it can feel to believe you are not good enough. There is a new way, there is a new place. There is a new world where you get to dream into creation everything your heart desires. To learn more about these teachings and the programme in which I teach them, click the link here to find out more about The SOMA Programme. A multi-dimensional practice, for multi-dimensional beings. To contact me you can find me @rachelcruickshank_ on instagram or hello@rachelcruickshank.com on email.
You are whole. You have always been whole, complete, one. In your divine and sacred soul essence, you are home. Perfect. You aren't doing anything wrong, it's just life as a human is a bit chaotic and messy sometimes, but you signed up to that. It was part of your path, to experience it all, and in experiencing it all, you get to experience the fullness. The spectacular and extraordinary life. But are you? Or are you stuck in a paradigm of life that tells you the right way, the way you should do it, the way others are doing it. This episode is a reminding and a remembering of your soul's true essence and your sacred and divine nature, and that as you remember that you get to choose the paradigm you live in, the rules you live by. To learn more about these teachings and the programme in which I teach them, click the link here to find out more about The SOMA Programme. A multi-dimensional practice, for multi-dimensional beings. To contact me you can find me @rachelcruickshank_ on instagram or hello@rachelcruickshank.com on email.
Join Gina and I in this episode where we discuss all those bits of astrology that you may, until now, not really had a clue what they mean. Chiron, the planets, the houses, sun sign... there is a lot of info when it comes to astrology and it can boggle the mind, so I am so excited to have Gina on this episode. Gina is an elemental astrologer and is passionate about the fact that you are more than just your sun sign. Yes, your sun is in Aries, but what about all the other planets, and all the other houses? Well well well, dive in here and definitely check out Gina if you loved this episode, you can find her on instagram @intuitive_origins
I am so excited to be joined by a dear friend and a magical therapist and healer. Sadie works to harness the power of the seasonal & celestial cycles in her Soul Beauty Rituals space. In this episode, Sadie tells her story of baby loss, miscarriage and the healing journey that followed. My whole heart of gratitude goes out to Sadie for her vulnerability, bravery and honesty in telling this story, and our hope and intention is one of pure love for you especially if you have experienced baby loss in any context. By speaking our truth and sharing our words, a journey of healing begins. Words are like spells that help transmutation of pain. If you would like to find out any more about Sadie's story or her work please visit her instagram : @soulbeautyrituals
I wanted to release this episode as I recorded it the day before a very dear friend of mine, Rochelle, died. This episode is released in her honour. She was one of the most inspiring beautiful people and even in the face of pain and illness she was the most light, connected, trusting person. She cared for her body and her mind. Today, the day of release, marks one year since her death, so please enjoy this free training from me and her! And if you want to learn more about making your body your vehicle, check out The SOMA Programme: https://rachelcruickshank.podia.com/the-soma-programme
Beth Horton is magical yoga bear and being, Beth will be supporting me teaching sessions in The SOMA Programme. If you would like to find out more about the teachings within the programme, please visit https://rachelcruickshank.podia.com/the-soma-programme or @thesomamethod_ on instagram.
I am so excited to be joined by Janine Rivera on today's podcast, Janine is so wise and wonderful and I am beyond thrilled that she will be supporting me in The SOMA Programme. Janine has previously worked as a doula and decided to pack up her family's life in lockdown and travel around America with her husband and three children, with the intention of bringing more unity to her family. With birth work, family dynamics and her wisdom beyond her years, you will sense from this podcast alone just how supportive and transformative Janine's energy is. In The SOMA Programme, Janine will be available via VOXER voicenoting coaching, which always feels like having a coaching sounding support system in your back pocket. For all details on The SOMA Programme, head on over to @thesomamethod_ or visit www.rachelcruickshank.podia.com/the-soma-programme
In this episode we meet the mighty, magical and miraculous Isobel Gatherer. Isobel Gatherer is an Intuitive Psychic & Channeller and a Spiritual Guide & Mentor. Isobel is such a special soul and in this episode we dive into everything extra-ordinary, things that don't make rational or reasonable sense. Things that are beyond our understanding. Things that we might have pondered like "what happens when we die". We don't know the answer but in this episode we explore how we might have access to so much more information and intelligence than we realise.
Today on the show I am joined by Suzie Cuthbertson, Business Mentor & Coach. Suzie is a pioneer, powerhouse, purposeful leader. SHe is changing the world we live in as women. I am so inspired by her and her work and so grafteful to have her share her wonderful wisdom. Suzie works to activae women to create powerful legacies by awakening and embodying the leader within. This is a juicy episode where we speak shadows, archetypes, patterns, corporate to soul led entrepreneurship. Building the world and business you want to live in, in a way that you want to do it. Do it your way! Enjoy my loves. Catch Suzie @suziecuthbertson or www.suziecuthbertson.com/expansion
Alchemy of money, relationships, wounds and well - life. This episode features a very good friend of mine, Rebecca Wilson, whose work and life is so deeply rooted in releasing old wounds and patterns to awake and activate the fullest version of ourselves. This episode is a wild ride where we discuss being in the messiness of life, and showing up with vulnerable authenticity anyway, we discuss money, wealth, childhood wounds, and regulating the nervous system in order to repattern old visceral and somatic memory to invite in our wildest dreams. As always the biggest thanks to Rebecca for her wisdom and sharing so much magic with us. Find her @Rebecca_Wilson_ or at www.rebecca-wilson.com
The hugest thanks to Polly for joining me to speak all about money, marketing, business strategy and so so much more. Polly is such a marvellous combination of feminine and masculine energetics and this episode is all about using these tools and also combining it with growing a sustainable and scalable business with ease and flow. She is such a pleasure to chat to you and I hope you take some much magic tips from this chat! Find Polly on instagram @pollylavarello and through her website https://www.pollylavarello.com
Today, I am joined by seven figure business leader, coach, mentor, author and speaker, Caroline Britton. Who has created her whole world from living from a soul led heart centred place. This is a wonderful conversation that is turning tides and offering a new paradigm to the world. One that feels really juicy and delicious in our bodies and beings. This conversation was both expansive and inspiring, and I hope you enjoy it x
In this episode, Kate Moryouseff, an EFT practitioner and lifestyle coach, speaks about her experience of ADHD and how she now works with women who have also received this diagnosis. Kate and I discuss the stigma, embarrassment, thought process and emotional response to being diagnosed with ADHD and how you can best support your own self if you have received this diagnosis. If you would like to reach out to Kate you can find her @kate_moryoussef or www.coachingbykate.me.uk
This episode is a welcome to Season 3, it is a solo episode with your host and fellow whole and human being, Rachel Cruickshank. Today in this episode I intro what you can expect from season three, and I share my experience of grief, discomfort and belonging. I hope you enjoy it.
I am so excited for you all to hear this episode with the wonderful MD of Social Chain, Katy Leeson. Katy has so many awesome insights into being at the helm of a company at the forefront of business and social change. Katy also has her own podcast "I Shouldn't Say This But....." Katy is breaking taboos and speaking out about huge topics and as a result is effecting change for so many people. Join Katy and I as we discuss all the trails she is currently blazing! If you want to follow Katy and her journey find her here: @katyleeson
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 19⠀ From dancing to yoga to being a mum, @em_body_love and I discuss everything body confidence ⠀ Emily and I discuss judgment, polarisation, seeing the world as black and white and how there is so much more to it. We touch on her journey battling with and overcoming an eating disorder and how it was really becoming a mother that brought about profound changes in her mindset and way she observed her body.⠀ Thank you to Emily for all of her wonderful wise words!⠀ ⠀
I'm joined by the beautiful soul @g_goldsmithx on the podcast this week. Grace has such incredible positivity and this big beaming smile, she has lived many lives already within this one life and finds herself at a change once again. We dive into making changes from past ways, past places, past relationships to become the biggest brightest versions of ourselves. How we do break away from addictive patters and self-sabotaging behavior? We discuss it allllll - from drink, drugs and partying to teacher training and sobriety.
A solo pod with me today loves, join me as I talk through my journey from where I started to where I am now. And you know what? It's possible for you too! I have space for 1-1 clients from mid-May so if this is speaking to you, get in touch and let's make magic together.
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 17 This week, fellow nutritionist @rosielifenutrition and I take a deep dive into fertility. Rosie wants to change the perception that fertility is a women's issue, rather than a 50/50 job. We chat about some common misconceptions surrounding fertility and the menstrual cycle and debunk some of those myths.
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 15⠀ Wowee this chat could have gone on for ages! Sarah Lawrence from @the_yoga_family is a yoga teacher, reiki healer and reiki teacher.⠀ Sarah and I talk about her journey from NHS nurse to living abroad to teaching yoga. We discuss how her journey has taken her on so many twists and turns but how she finds herself in each moment deeply connected to herself and to her path.⠀ #soulguidance⠀ #selfcareathread⠀ #selfcaredaily⠀ #selfcareideas⠀ #selfcaretime⠀ #selfcareposts⠀ #selfcareishealthcare⠀ #selfcareissacred⠀ #selfcaresaturday⠀ #emotionalwellbeing⠀ #soulpower⠀ #soulalignment⠀ #innerchildwork⠀ #naturesmedicine⠀ #holisitic⠀ #askwhy⠀ #digestiveissues⠀ #psychosomatic⠀ #wellnessworkshop⠀ #wellnesswarriors⠀ #wellnessplanner⠀ #wellnessexpert⠀ #fillupyourcup⠀ #periodcoach⠀ #hormone⠀ #yourhealth⠀
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 14 The wonderful @charliemoult joins me this week to talk about her work as a chiropractor and breathwork facilitator as well as her online membership platform, @source_breathwork. We speak about triggers, opening up, overcoming obstacles, how breath is our infinite source of power and so much more!
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 13 I’m joined by the lovely @drruthskinjourney this week on the podcast. Dr Ruth speaks from the perspective of an NHS doctor on her journey of seeking out holistic health to resolve her ongoing eczema. This was such a lovely chat on opening up more about holistic options when suffering from a chronic skin condition.
JUMP IN WITH ME AS WE EXPLORE THE THREE LAYERS OF THE BODY The physical, emotional and energetic pillars which I work on with clients. If one of these is not being expressed or is not in harmony, dis-ease will be felt on some level. As well as this, on the extended version, I speak to the feminine and masculine archetypes that channel through us and might be sitting in the driving seat if we are not aware or conscious. Learn more about these layers with me today and as ALWAYS get in touch with me if you want to learn more.
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 11 Join the lovely @cariad.yoga and I on the podcast today as we talk through work changes and seven year cycles. We dive into Eirians journey from corporate burnout to yoga therapy, supporting those with stress, insomnia, burnout and more. Watch out for Eirian and I as we both finish a seven year cycle this march in the fire sign of Aries!
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 10 The beautiful soul Katy, one half of the power duo @thevibrancyhub sits down with me to talk about working with her best friend and creating a coaching business, centered around bringing women together with vibrancy and vitality. We dive into yin and yang and the importance of connecting with ourselves through this time when so many of us are struggling.
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 9 In the podcast this week, @pandorapaloma_ and I call all women, especially the business owners who are seeking more, we see you. Pandora is a business coach who works with magnetic women who want to truly magnetize money. We talk about how Pandora overcomes her fears daily and continues delivering her message to the world. This is the law of attraction.. and then some. Not to be missed!
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 8 I’m joined by the lovely @aletheiayoga on the podcast today. Aletheia is the creator and director of Founded Wellness @foundedwellness which is centred all around Wellness for Work-life. We focus on the trials of lockdown, having your own business and the importance of workplace wellness. Not to forget some very common ground for many, juggling work life with mum life (Aletheia gave birth to a beautiful baby boy recently!)
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 7 Join the wonderful @amypatsalides as we talk all things Digital Nomad. Never known to stay in one place too long, Amy was able to fully embrace this path after getting stuck abroad as lockdown began where she began to navigate a path which was outside of her control (Amy was in Ibiza as we recorded this!) We touch on Amy’s path from the corporate world to setting up multiple businesses, including Akasha Life, a retreat company. Sometimes it may appear that nothing is going our way but Amy has truly made magic.
Join Rachel for this solo episode where she speaks in more depth about the seasons of the cycle, the physical, emotional and energetic bodies and why it's vital to our wholebeing to express our emotions throughout the month, rather than waiting to be forced into bed on day 1 our cycle. When was the last time you allowed yourself to be angry, or sad or proud. So many emotions have negative connotations and judgements as perceived by society. But create a sacred space and express them. You are safe and you are enough in your fullest emotional expressions. If you want to learn more, please get in touch via instagram @rachelcruickshank_ or email me hello@rachelcruickshank.com I would love to hear from you ❤️
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 5 The incredible Sadie @soulbeautyrituals and I dive into what it means to be in tune with ourselves and the world around us. Sadie is a wonderfully wise old soul, full of teachings and advice on nature and the world around us, she has always felt deeply tuned in and connected to the flow of seasons and cycles. Sadie now focuses those magical energetic powers on supporting women through energy healing and her soul circles.
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 4 Sarah Elisabeth shares her personal journey with food, struggling with weight and body image and how that aligned with the path she is on today. We delve into what it really means to eat intuitively and uncover some of the common myths which have given the industry a bad name. Lot’s of wisdom shared and false ideas uncovered in this episode, it was a pleasure chatting with you @sarahelisabethhealth !
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 3 This week we welcome the wonderful self love coach @sabi.kerr to the podcast. I could have talked with Sabi for hours about her work and secret talents. We discuss Sabi’s wide and varied career, abandoning the expected path and what it means to be a multi-passionate person. Join us for this glorious deep dive on everything self love.
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING EPISODE 2 So grateful to have this magical woman @rebeccca_wilson_ join me to discuss her work which is in deep devotion to the powerful energies of being a woman. If you're interested to know more about harnessing your powers as a woman, unblocking energy that may have got a bit stagnated or just tuning more into your own your own personal energy and personal being. We discuss how this last year has been such a journey of collective trauma, loss, and change which will have touched. each and every one of us both individually and as a group. Make sure you search for Rebecca and her work on instagram and via her website. @rebeccca_wilson_ https://www.rebecca-wilson.com
HUMAN BEING TO WHOLE BEING IS BACK This year, I am aiming to bring you one episode each week with some extraordinary and awe inspiring people. The biggest thing that matters to me in my work is that every single person is different in nearly every single way. What makes you feel great is different from what makes me feel great, there is no one size fits all. This episode is kicking us off with a BANG ☄️✨ and massive massive thanks to my very good friend Sammy @naijaboybending for interviewing me for this episode. Work with me 1-1: https://rachelcruickshank.as.me/discover Sign up to my mailing list and never miss an episode: http://eepurl.com/gvnneL
Alma Lipari joins me to discuss their journey to coming out as non-binary. This conversation was eye opening for me in so many ways and I feel it will be so very inspiring and informative for so many of you as well.
Eman Ismail joins me for Episode 6 to discuss her work as a freelance copywriter, many of you may not even be sure what that is so join us to learn why you might be missing this valuable person from your business life - but also Eman's story is full of obstacles, twists and turns that will certainly lead you to being inspired. A keen advocate on self-investment, I was blown away by so much of Eman had to say - all of which makes so much sense but sometimes we feel wee need permission to "treat" ourselves but maybe we should be investing more, asking for help more and it might just make our whole lives easier and happier?
Women's Life and Career Coach, Kat Horrocks, joins me this week to talk all about her work helping women create change in their life - be it lifestyle, business or personal life. Kat is passionate about helping women put themselves first, something many of us struggle to do. Kat and I discuss setting goals, creating vision and finding success - whatever that means for you.
Reflexologist Hannah Tappenden joins me to discuss her work helping women slow down, calm anxiety and work through fertility.
Alanay Sir joins me to talk about her struggles with no period and how making changes to her way of living, relationship and happiness status changed the way her body worked and helped her find her flow.
We leave the yoga mat for little bit and Samuel Nwokeka joins me to talk about his roots, his yoga practice and his profession (his feet stayed on the ground the whole way through).
Find out a little bit more about me, what this season is going to cover and some life lessons from lockdown
Laura Bamber of The Vibrancy Hub joins me with her gorgeous dog Chutney to speak about her journey working in a corporate company, wondering about the meaning of life, to her work today coaching women and businesses.
Tonight I am joined by duracell battery of a human, boxer, PT and general hype king Cavan Mulkerrin. Thank you so very much for chatting to me, for your honesty, for your words and for cultivating, spreading and speaking love. This is a story like no other and the resilience that Caven has shown throughout his life is remarkable. “Don’t let your circumstances define you. It’s all a matter of perspective.”
Jennie Dean, founder of Intuition, talks about how to follow our intuition whilst juggling plenty