Your SHEro's Journey

Welcome to the all-new Your SHEro’s Journey Podcast! Over the past 12 months we’ve been inspired by over 40 SHEo’s who have shared their amazing stories with us, but now it’s time to go deeper. My intention for the show is that you’ll learn how to connect more deeply with the rhythms of life, so that you can reclaim your power and your rightful place in the world as the wild, mysterious, and deeply connected women that you are. Today on the show I’m joined by Tabitha Jayne, CEO of Earthself, Author and Applied Psychologist, and Ruby Toad, Ruby Toad.com and Rebel Spirit, as we tap into the Aquarius New Moon, and talk Collaboration and Quirks.   In this episode, you'll hear: Part One – Collaboration with Tabitha Jayne “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together” ~ African Proverb Tabitha shares: How when we work together we can take on bigger challenges. That we can learn a lot from how nature work’s in collaboration, it is not a system of independent parts. What she has learnt by looking to nature to the answers for everything. What nature can teach us about tackling both local, and global issues. How we can make a difference to the causes we’re passionate about and stop feeling overwhelmed. How one person can make a difference. Why we need to change what we focus on. The importance of our putting starting with own personal creativity, health and well-being, as change only happens when we’re in a relaxed state. The powerful effect of speaking your truth, even if your knees are shaking. How we have come much further than most people realise, and she shares some very inspiring examples. How the internet and Facebook are our allies when we curate them to support us. The power of choice.   Part One – The Quirks Challenge with Ruby Toad “Rebels don’t let rules and expectation override their intuition” ~ Ruby Toad Ruby shares: We talk about what it means to be a rebel in today’s world, and how it’s far removed from the stereotypical leather jacket and motorbike boots. Why it’s essential that you embody, rather than suppress, your SHEro Rebel. How suppressing this aspect of yourself can lead to anxiety, feeling low, and disconnected. How important having support is as you reclaim your SHEro Rebel Spirit. We share our own biggest acts of rebellion (I’m not sure if mine’s an anti-rebellion!?!). What to do when you feel that friends and family undermine you when you express your truth. The importance of having a sacred practice such as kinesiology, yoga, meditation, walking, to support you to have a clear, mind and heart, so you can tune into your own voice. Why healthy boundaries are so important. And of course… We set you the SHEro challenge! It’s a simple, but powerful one!   To join in with the challenge, come and join us in the SHEro’s Red Tent Temple FB group, and download the eGuide with additional tips, from the Enchanted Library   About Tabitha Jayne Tabitha Jayne is an applied psychologist, coach, consultant, author and the founder and CEO of Earthself whose mission is to educate leaders and organisations on the transformative power of nature-centred business. Tabi is also the creator of The Nature Process and has spent the past fifteen years studying nature, the human mind, and the intersection between the two. Connect With Tabitha Jayne: Tabitha's Website The Book - Nature Process, 2nd Edition Facebook Sustainable - The Podcast: Listen on itunes, follow on soundcloud, or receive show notes and updates on LinkedIn Instagram   About Ruby Toad: A rebel hearted spiritual mentor and healer, Ruby Toad helps busy modern women cut through the chaos and noise of daily life to connect deeply and powerfully with their inner calm and wisdom. This connection becomes a supportive foundation as she guides those who are ready to go even further, on a transformative journey of claiming, making space for and creating what makes them truly happy as they live life on their own terms. Deeply rooted in earth magic and divine feminine wisdom Ruby is a medicine woman for modern times. She believes that the dark times and challenges in our lives hold the keys for true self acceptance, understanding and growth, that humour and not taking oneself too seriously is key to healing and that following the joy is the secret to life. She lives in a small town on the Canadian Prairies with her family and critters and when she’s not busy with work and board meetings you’ll find her hanging with her crew, spending time outside or wandering off to see where some random dirt road goes. Connect With Ruby Toad: Website Instagram Rebel Spirits Facebook Group 

Welcome to another amazing show! Today we’re talking to SHEro Yasmin Boland, a popular astrologer whose wisdom and insights are read by millions of people weekly in newspapers, magazines, and online.      Yasmin is the author of several books, including her latest, released on July 5: Moonology. Yasmin is here to share her expertise about how to work with the lunar cycles to bring MORE MAGIC to your life. Come along to learn more! In this episode, you'll hear: How Yasmin’s work looks at the symbolic meanings of the moon and its phases How her goal is to teach people to live in accordance with lunar cycles Two halves of the cycle—Waxing and Waning: What does each mean? What it means to live “with” or “against” the lunar cycles How Yasmin’s birth destined her to work in moonology How she cultivated her interest in moonology and astrology New Moon Wishes and Full Moon Forgiveness: Life-changing! How moonology can help you RECALIBRATE! Moonology: a blend of MAGIC and PRACTICALITY Top Tips to from Yasmin: Notice your feelings around the full moon Notice how your beliefs affect your life Make your moonology practices FUN Favourite Quote: “If you always do what you’ve always done, then you’ll always get what you’ve always got.”   Favourite Fictional Character: Rebecca Ryan from the movie American Dreamer SuperShero Name: Yas-Moon   About Yasmin Boland Yasmin Boland is read by millions of people each week, via her columns in newspapers and magazines around the world, as well as on the web. She is the author of several books, her latest being Moonology, released with Hay House on July 5.   Connect With Jasmin Boland: Facebook Facebook - Moonology Twitter Interview Links And Resources: Yasmin Boland's Website  Moonology - The Book             

Welcome! My guest today is SHEro Jacqui McGinn, an intuitive coach and healer who focuses on understanding the connection to our true selves. She’s always been fascinated by language and communication, which fits perfectly into her current work. We’ll talk about her healing work and how an emotional breakdown led to a spiritual breakthrough. Join us!  In this episode, you'll hear: Her work is centred on the loving connection to our higher and truer selves Her modality is “theta healing, which teaches that beliefs in our unconscious mind influence our everyday choices Our beliefs are carried through our ancestral DNA Why we all need to clear our limiting beliefs A “quantum moment” of connection Her breakdown, while living in Japan How Jacqui became interested in spirituality, chakras, and theta healing Esoteric healing—What is it? How the main types of healing differ from each other Muscle testing, and how it can determine your beliefs “Energetic divorce”—What is it? Results of her work: improved relationships, taking control, and focused energy Jacqui’s greatest gift is being able to embrace more love for more people The tools she uses to see below the surface in others Funny experiences working with young kids in nursery school “It’s NEVER too late!” Theta, and what it teaches about Understanding the co Top Tips To From Jacqui: We all have limiting beliefs, and that’s okay. Don’t take things too personally. Be curious! Favourite Quote: “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers in yourself that you have built against it.” –Rumi   Favourite Fictional Character: The Oracle from The Matrix SuperShero Name: The Open-Hearted Warrior   About Jacqui McGinn Jacqui’s work is all about fostering loving connections - both with ourselves and with each other. Always fascinated by language, her career began with foreign language teaching in Japan. While living there she experienced a mental breakdown that turned out to be a spiritual breakthrough and this was the catalyst that started Jacqui on a mission to understand what happened to her mind and use her insights to help others. After first discovering the work of Jung, she became interested in therapy and energy healing. She has trained with internationally acclaimed healers and constantly applies her learning to her own life.  Her main healing tool is ThetaHealing and she also teaches ThetaHealing practitioner courses. Connect With Jacqui McGinn: Facebook Twitter Interview Links And Resources: Jacqui McGinn''s Website  Free Japanese Colouring Sheet and Easy Meditations    

Welcome! Have you ever wished you knew more about tarot cards and how to use them? Today’s guest is SHEro Karolina Dabrowska, a tarot alchemist and empowerment coach. She can show you how you can use the beauty and symbolism of the tarot to offer deeper insights into life’s challenges, and when NOT to use it. Karolina teaches women to trust themselves in making decisions. Join us for more on this interesting topic! In this episode, you'll hear: How Karolina got her first tarot deck from her mother at age 15; she was immediately awestruck by the story, symbols, and pictures. How Karolina focuses on the element of play with the cards and with her clients. “A tarot reading course changed my life and taught me to view life’s challenges with gratitude.” The tarot cards have influenced Karolina in teaching that there is a reason for everything, in teaching self-love, and in teaching that it takes life’s positive and negative aspects to help us grow. Karolina’s greatest gift from the tarot has been the transformation that took place at a specific time in her life. “I was freed to be myself, to be a little bit of a freak, and to make a living out of it!” How Karolina uses the tarot and oracle cards in combination. Why a tarot reading from someone else has more objectivity and value than one from yourself. With clients, Karolina combines tarot readings with coaching, bridging the readings with tools and exercises. Top Tip To From Karolina: Buy a deck and go for it! It doesn’t have to be a perfect experience. Favourite Quote: “It doesn’t have to be perfect; it just has to be done.” Favourite Fictional Character: Donnie Darko from the movie SuperShero Name: “Tarot Alchemist”   About Karolina Dobrovska I’m a Tarot alchemist, Love & Empowerment Coach for women; In other words, I help women to create the relationship they’ve always dreamed of through teaching them how to fall in love with themselves first. In my work I combine the magic of Tarot cards with down-to-earth coaching tools, making all the wisdom and insights actionable. I teach women how to trust themselves so that they can start making decisions that are right for THEM. Connect With Karolina Dobrovska: Facebook Instagram   Interview Links And Resources: Karolina Dobrovska's Website  Free Weekly oracle guidance + Attract your soul mate in 5 hippie steps    

Welcome! My guest today is Denise Dare, who knows the importance of cultivating the practice of self-love, and how this practice can allow you to honour and see your beautiful self. Denise is a dreamer, writer, mystic, and home-educating, hippy mom of two daughters. She is a thought leader who began The Self-Love Sisterhood online community in 2015. This year, she is offering her first online course, The Sacred Art of Self-Love, to help women honour and love their beautiful sacred selves. Let’s catch up with Denise!    In this episode, you'll hear: Although self-love can be different for everyone, it embodies inquiry, awareness, and discovery. When Denise was a teenager, she felt the self-doubt and started asking questions and reading personal development books. Self-love has kept her afloat through challenges, failures, motherhood, etc. Denise explains how self-love allows her to be the mom she wants to be. Some of Denise’s favorite self-love practices include meditation, walking on the beach, yoga, meeting with girlfriends, etc. The greatest gift Denise has received from self-love is that she knows she’s “good enough” and doesn’t have to question herself. “Pain is for everyone, but suffering is our personal choice.” “There is always room for more forgiveness.” Denise advises surrounding yourself with supportive people and move others to the outer circle. Denise uses self-love practices with her clients in giving them permission to do what they want and defining what “having it all” means to each of us. She encourages her clients to meditate on what they want to “feel,” and determining what priorities matter most, and never losing the spirit of “play.” How do you incorporate more self-love? Denise says to start with ONE thing. For her, the ONE thing was to say “I love you” in the mirror. “Let it be inspired, not required.” (One of Denise’s favorite sayings) For Denise, self-love includes gratitude, reading uplifting books, and nourishing the body. She says to ask, “How can I nurture the little girl inside me?” Top 4 Tips To From Denise: Practice gratitude for yourself Think about something you can add to your schedule that makes you feel loved Be playful Be open to sisterhood and ask for help when you need it   Favourite Quote: “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.”  -Barbara Haynes Hewitt Favourite Fictional Character: Ayla from The Clan of the Cave Bears books SuperShero Name: Bliss   About Denise Dare: At the heart of Denise’s vision is co~creating a world where work feels like play, hugs are medicine, and love comes first. Denise is a home educating Cali mama, writer, mystic, and thought leader, happily featured by Positively Positive, Tiny Buddha, Elephant Journal and other rad places on the interwebs. When she’s not teaching the art of self love, bold self expression and vibrant alignment, you can find Denise dancing with her daughters in the kitchen, practicing yoga on and off the mat, and walking barefoot on the beach. Her signature Write from the Heart sessions inspire visionaries to release the fear and doubt that make writing feel hard, so they can tune into their authentic voice and express their message with grace. Discover how to love, live and write from the heart at denisedare.com   Connect With Denise Dare: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest   Interview Links And Resources: Denise Dare's Website  Self Love Sisterhood Group Free Chakra Love Guide  

Welcome! My guest today is SHEro Carrie Hensley, who will teach us how to incorporate a regular yoga practice into our daily lives, even if it’s just five minutes! Carrie shares how yoga can change and empower your life. Carrie wants to connect people to their inner awareness and mindfulness. She owned an award-winning yoga studio for seven years before opening her own online yoga studio, Sacred Sangha.  Join us for some inspiration from Carrie!    In this episode, you'll hear: One of her first yoga teachers infused mindfulness into yoga without her even realising it. Mindfulness is awareness to thoughts, sensations, and emotions; it’s being in the present moment. Carrie explains the differences and similarities in the styles of yoga she practices. However you “come to the yoga mat” leads to personal growth and freedom. Carrie’s motivation to begin yoga classes was that she wanted “Madonna arms.” After Carrie’s first yoga class, the mental calming component taught her that yoga was much more than just exercise. She started immediately looking for opportunities to learn to be a yoga teacher. Her childhood was traumatic, and she has had eating disorders and even spent time in rehab; it’s been yoga that helped her come to wholeness. Early on, yoga had more of an impact on Carrie, but then the mindfulness brought benefits in various areas of her life. Carrie fits yoga into her everyday life; she practices 6 days/week, morning and evening. “I’m a much nicer person when I’m practising yoga regularly.” Some people who are new to yoga want to experience it in the privacy and comfort of their own home, so Carrie’s online yoga studio helps with that. Sacred Sangha offers live online classes, both monthly and weekly, along with e-courses, monthly themes, retreats, and even a book club! Carrie teaches breathing techniques, chanting, and meditation—exploring them all in her teaching. The community aspect of Carrie’s online clients is a huge benefit. One way to practice mindfulness is to keep a journal, writing down how you move throughout your days. To begin incorporating yoga, look for beginner classes, but don’t be afraid to try different teachers until you find the right one for you. There are many resources are available to help with yoga, meditation, and mindfulness.   Top 3 Tips To From Carrie: Practice everyday Schedule yoga into your calendar Practice with a sense of compassion and non-judgement   Favourite Quote: “We’re all just walking each other home.” - Ram Dass Favourite Fictional Character: Mindy 'Hit Girl' Macready, from the movie Kickass SuperShero Name: The Heart Connector  About Carrie Hensley: Carrie's mission is to connect you to your inner guru through yoga, mindfulness and service.  By turning our awareness inwards, we begin to connect to that place of intrinsic worth and Source the unique gifts that each of us brings into this lifetime. We live a more authentic and purpose driven life and are more adept at sharing our gifts with the world. Her own life's path (dharma) is to serve. Towards this endeavour, she's been teaching and practising yoga since 1998. She has had training in Ashtanga, Healthy Backs, Anusara, Forrest Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors through Duke Integrative Medicine and Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction. Carrie owned an award winning yoga studio for seven years before opening her online yoga studio, Sacred Sangha.   Connect With Carrie Hensley: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest   Interview Links And Resources: Carrie Hensley's Website  Carrie's Online Yoga Studio Free Resources: Yoga classes, meditations, e-course and much more  

Welcome! My guest today is Kai Ashley, who specialises in teaching the techniques of transmuting emotions, so you can enjoy a sense of freedom in all areas of life.   During this episode, Kai gives a live demonstration that anyone can follow! Kai is a transformational healer and mindset coach who helps women unlock their potential, release their money blocks, and take action on their dreams. She uses a powerful foundation of self-love and EFT energy work, combined with goal-getting and success strategies that make the seemingly impossible become the possible. Her mission is to help millions overcome their fear and doubt, to realize how powerful they are, and to free themselves and radically change society—one person at a time. Join us for some actionable inspiration from Kai!   In this episode, you'll hear: Kai defines and explains Emotional Alchemy—rather than ignoring negative emotions, you face them head-on and use the sensation of love to transmute them into a higher energy. It’s turning the heavy and dark emotions into love and light. “Negative emotions lead to panic attacks and can ruin your life!” Kai’s interest in emotional alchemy stemmed from her nervous breakdown in her mid-20’s. She describes herself as the survivor of a tough childhood and an extremist, always pushing the limits. As she looked for ways to heal, she found EFT (emotional freedom technique), which uses the points of acupuncture and tapping fingers to speak truth and release negative energy from the nervous system. Kai says that “self-love” is alien for most people, because most people can’t say that they even love themselves. Kai explains the “Golden Ticket Lifetime,” the time in which we live, where we can use enchanted tools to stop the patterns of negative behaviours and emotions. Kai has used tapping in her life to recover from social anxiety, PTSD, reactive emotions, and physical ailments. Kai explains how breathing is an important technique and correlates to Chinese medicine, in which the lungs are associated with grief. “Binge tapping”—it works! It’s what gave Kai freedom from negative emotions and helped her step out, be herself, and be proud! Kai uses tapping as needed in everyday life, whether in large or small chunks. Kai demonstrates the process of thought, breathing, and relaxation to relieve stress. You can follow along and give it a try! Kai has used her techniques to help money issues, heal hurts, build confidence, improve relationships, and take more actions and opportunities. Breathing, deeply and often, is the key to emotional alchemy! Kai explains how the mind-body connection manifests itself in poor posture, which results from negative and self-defeating thoughts. Mind-body work often incorporates the body’s responses, including tears, laughter, burping, yawning, sneezing, and coughing.   Top 3 Tips To From Kai: Use pen/paper along with tapping to write down negative thoughts. Use Kai’s “breathing game” to increase deep breaths. Realize that your mind is NOT you; talk back to those negative thoughts.   Favourite Quote: “If you knew the power of giving, you would never let another meal pass unshared.”  - Buddha Favourite Fictional Character: Winnie the Pooh SuperShero Name: Golden Girl About Kai Ashley: Kai-Ashley is a transformational healer and money mindset coach who helps spiritual entrepreneurs and gifted healers unlock their potential, release their money blocks and take action on their dreams!She uses a powerful foundation of self-love and EFT energy work combined with goal getting and success strategies that make the seemingly impossible become the possible! Kai uses her own unique brand of EFT called Breathwork Tapping, which is profoundly powerful and transformational.Kai-Ashley has been a World traveller since 2008, helping ambitious people love themselves and get unstuck over 3 different continents. She is an inspiring thought leader, visionary and life coach who has run self-empowerment workshops in Bali, Thailand, Spain and now in England.Her mission is to help millions of people overcome their fear and doubt to realize how powerful they are so we free ourselves and radically change society one person at a time.   Connect With Kai Ashley: FacebookTwitter Instagram Pinterest YouTube   Interview Links And Resources: Kai Ashley's Website  Kai's free offers for you - there's lots of goodies here! Kai's free Secrets of Success Summit  

Welcome! My guest today is Raeeka Yassaie, a bliss-seeker and joy guide. Raeeka coaches, mentors, and teaches yoga and meditation. She previously worked in the corporate world, but now understands how to use her experience to deliver practical and spiritual tools to help people reach their full potential. Raeeka will talk about how we can incorporate Kundalini Yoga into everyday life, even in as little as three minutes! Join us for some actionable inspiration from Raekka!   In this episode, Raeeka shares: Kundalini yoga is the “unknown” yoga and the “mother of all yoga,” as it combines posture, meditation, and chanting into a more holistic, spiritual practice. Kundalini yoga focuses on relaxing. Raeeka says it even seemed “odd” to her at first! How she fell in love with Kundalini, she started with a video, realised that it was amazing for relieving stress, and found a local teacher. After practising for a couple of years, she took the training and became a teacher. One of the foundational goals of Kundalini yoga is to cultivate new teachers all over the world! Kundalini yoga is so flexible and adaptable that you can do it for 3 minutes or 2 hours! Raeeka’s advice about starting Kundalini yoga is to be realistic and start small to create the space in your life. Raeeka noticed subtle changes in her life, like more calmness and peace. Raeeka explains how she uses yoga sets for certain specific physical and emotional issues. Kundalini gives you a direct line to inner wisdom and your inner teacher. Raeeka opens a yoga session with, “I bow to the divine teacher, the inner wisdom.” She ends a session with, “Truth is my identity.” “We don’t need more choices; we are flooded with choices. We need an elevated capacity to be more wise.” In everyday life, Raeeka usually begins each day with an early morning practice, and sometimes ends with a session before bedtime. She does her “breath walk” and finds little “pockets” of time throughout the day. Raeeka’s clients grow and learn and gain calmness. Many benefit from better sleep and more clarity in dealing with life’s issues. Anyone can incorporate Kundalini yoga into Raeeka’s 3-11 minute meditations. Raeeka shares some of the beauty of the mantras and music used in Kundalini yoga.   Top 3 Tips To Incorporate Kundalini Yoga Into Your Life: Be realistic when trying new things. If you stop practising, “Get back on the wagon.” Try to commit to it, however small.   Favourite Quote: “Lighthouses don’t go running all over an island looking for boats to save; they just stand there shining.” Anne Lamott   Favourite Fictional Characters: Elizabeth Bennett in Pride and Prejudice, I love her strength and self-assuredness, and Lily from To the Lighthouse, I really relate to the human experience of not being sure. SuperShero Name: Bliss seeker and Joy Guide   About Raeeka: Raeeka is a bliss-seeker and joy guide. She helps others lead blissful, bountiful and beautiful lives. She teaches a Kundalini yoga + meditation as well as coaching and mentoring others through their evolution into their most joyful self. She has nearly a decade of experience working in the corporate world and understands what it means to be under pressure and stressed out. She also understands what it means to change this mindset into something more powerful and meaningful. Raeeka uses her experience to deliver practical and spiritual tools and tips to help people reach their fullest potential.   Connect With Raeeka: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest   Interview Links And Resources: Raeeka's Website  Raeeka's Happiness Library Lot's of freebies for you to enjoy - Yoga, Meditations and Lifestyle   It was Mark Manson (not mason oops - sorry Mark!) that wrote the article I mentioned on why habits are better than goals       

Welcome! My guest today is SHEro Laura McDonald, whose life has included some very crazy moments that have all been beautifully planned in advance. She has used her skills in a successful advertising career to help others along their paths. Laura believes that good planning is the key to making your dreams come true! She wants to fill the world with joy and rainbows by helping as many as possible to live their own dreams! Join us for some actionable inspiration from Laura!   In this episode, Laura shares: How she believes that filling the world with the colours of the rainbow will fill it with joy also! How she uses colour therapy in her work in every possible way; it sounds “hippie-ish,” but it’s actually real science! Colour is actually energy waves in the electromagnetic waves which affect us physically and mentally. How Laura became interested and sensitive to color at a very young age. Colour therapy includes crystals, aromatherapy, healing, and science. The 7 colours of the spectrum open up the doors to many other therapies: “Gateway Modality.” How colour influences every aspect of Laura’s daily life: clothes, decorating, and food. If you love orange, do you know what that means? How she gains confidence and purpose from colour—her SUPER POWERS! How Laura uses her knowledge of colour in teaching her courses to others. How Laura helped a client improve her workspace for writing by changing colours and energies. How can listeners incorporate food into their lives, Add more colour on your plate with colourful fruit and veggies; think about the clothes you wear in relation to the energy you want for each day. Why wearing the same colour all the time will overload you on that energy. If you hate a certain colour, it reveals a lot about you! Are you repulsed by orange? Laura explains what that could mean!   Top 3 Tips To Live A More Colourful Life: Keep balance and variety. Observe yourself and what you do with colour. Ask, “What energy do I want today?”   Favourite Quote: “Our dreams are just wishes if we never follow them through with action.” – Bear Grylls   Favourite Fictional Characters: Leslie from Parks and Recreation SuperShero Name: Abundant Colour Creatrix About Laura: Laura McDonald has done many things in her life that people might call crazy. But only people who don’t know her. Because if you know her, you know that everything she’s ever done will have been planned in advance, and the results will be exactly what she wanted. And that’s why when Laura says she wants to do something, create something or go somewhere, you can count on it happening.Originally using these amazing skills in her very successful Advertising career, Laura decided it was time to set them free to help other people along their paths. Laura believes good planning is the key to making dreams come true.Laura’s intention is to fill the world with joy and rainbows by helping as many people as possible live their dream lives. And with the cutest dog on four legs, Suki, by her side, she plans on doing exactly that.   Connect With Laura: FacebookTwitter Instagram Pinterest   Interview Links And Resources: Laura's Website  Laura's free gift for you: Unlock the power of the rainbow to bring abundance to every aspect of your life. Lot's of freebies for you to enjoy    

Welcome! My guest today is Karina Ladet, she has appeared on the show before, but today she’s here to talk about how you can connect with your Spirit guides on the small, everyday things, and NOT just the big things in life. Join Us For Spiritual Inspiration From Karina!   In This Episode, Karina Shares: How Spirit guides are not just for “special” people Spirit guides are similar to angels—beautiful, luminous, light beings from which you feel love and uplifting energy. Intuitive people learn to listen and pay attention; it takes practice! Connecting with Spirit guides has been the one thing that has changed her life! Karina knew after one workshop, learning the tools of connection, that this would be her life’s work. She has created courses and her business continues to evolve. The greatest gift from her Spirit guides has been the unconditional love, support, and guidance from their presence. Spirit guides help in everyday decisions, but you have to get still and connect with them. Karina shares how to channel Spirit guides for help in things as small as finding a parking space! For her clients, she does a reading and then gives information that comes through in answer to their questions. These readings help realign people and give peace and clarity to their lives. Occasionally, Karina encounters clients who think they are ready to channel, but really aren’t ready to let go and make space for the energy of Spirit guides. Hearing, seeing, and integration are parts of the process of channelling Spirit guides. To start, you must “play” with the channelling and find time and space to tune into your body. Being out in nature will allow you to feel a greater connection. It’s important to ASK the Spirit guide to come into our lives, and it usually begins in subtle ways.   Top 3 Tips To Connect with Your Spirit Guides: Start drawing, writing, painting, or dancing and ask your Spirit guide to stand beside you. While meditating, ask Spirit guides to come, and then notice what you feel. Go to your favourite nature spot and invite the Spirit guide to join you.   Favourite Quote: “They didn’t know it was impossible, so they did it.” – Mark Twain   Favourite Fictional Character: Anne of Green Gables - because nothing could stop her and she embraced her oddness. SuperShero Name: The Wild Goddess About Karina: Karina is an intuitive, healer, writer & passionate heart-centred entrepreneur who offers intuitive readings, coaching and teaches amazing people how to communicate with their spirit guides and open up to their inner guidance both online and in live retreats worldwide. Karina’s warmth and joy-filled energy come across so clearly and her gifts help so many overcome blocks and challenges in their lives in order to truly step into their highest power. She lives with her family in the French country side and she loves spending time in nature, playing with her kids and hugging trees. Connect with Karina: Facebook Twitter YouTube   Interview Links And Resources: Karina's Website  Intuitive Guidance for your Heart and Soul - Two Free Guided Meditations No Limits European Business Event for Heart-Centred Entrepreneurs      

Welcome To Season Two Of The Everyday SHEro Podcast! In season two we are focusing on the enchanted Tools that you can incorporate into everyday life to fully support you as you follow Your SHEro's Journey. And to start us off is the Super SHEro is Kris Oster, who loves to defy convention and be ANYTHING BUT NORMAL! Kris teaches others to harness the power of archetypes, magic, and pleasure in everyday life to create more fun, meaning, clarity, and connection. She uses her knowledge and expertise to inspire entrepreneurs as she enjoys life with her family along the Santa Barbara coastline. Join us for more magic from Kris!   In this episode, Kris shares: Kris’s love of mythology began in early childhood, reading stories after dinner. She grew up writing and illustrating books.  “Children are aware of much more than adults and more open than adults are. They have no preconceptions.” As a pre-teen, she read the works of Joseph Campbell, saying, “Everything he said was magic to me.” At a young age, she had a spiritual orientation and became attune to angels. Archetypes are blueprints for how we act in the world and for attributes that reflect back to us. Kris started learning about archetypes and symbolism and reading tarot cards at age 12. “I lived in a state of reverie.” Her special gifts were valued by her family and those around her. She went to college and studied music, cultural anthropology, and music therapy. It was in graduate school that she discovered Mythological Studies. Kris says that we can use archetypes to frame our lives and ask, “What is my place in the world?” People who don’t “fit in” can find meaning and identity in archetypes. Kris’s book is Return to Enchantment: Your Guide to Creating a Magical Livelihood. Kris offers a course that follows her book and includes meditations and exercises. In everyday life, Kris uses oracle cards and her “archetypal imagination” to do the internal work that makes her business and life flow smoothly. She has learned how to turn even negative cards into something useful. Kris is currently developing a set of oracle cards that will provide people with meaning, purpose, confidence, and decision-making abilities. She advocates incorporating archetypes because they are carriers of powerful magic. Anyone can use journals and vision cards to create their own oracle. Top 3 Tips To Add Enchantment To Your Day: Identify your favorite characters and why you love/hate them? Make time for reverie, imagination, and visualisations. Make a list of pleasures and fun that you can accomplish in 10-minute increments.   Favourite Quote: “We don’t see things as they are; we see them as we are.” Anais Nin Favourite Fictional Characters: Maleficent, Harry Potter, and Mary Poppins SuperShero Name: Magical Mer-angel About Kris: Kris Oster loves defying convention and is satisfied to be anything but ‘normal.’She was a rock star marketing director and lead website developer for some pretty big names, including Citrix Online, E! Entertainment Television, Disney, ABC, Paramount Pictures. She even made her employer $1-million with a single e-newsletter once.But, like you, she heard the siren’s call and decided to pursue a life of satisfaction, doing what she loves.In her business and on her blog Kris inspires entrepreneurs who are determine to find more meaning in their business. Through coaching and consultations with heart-centered business owners, she helps them to uncover their own uniqueness and reveal their personal mythology.When Kris isn’t working, you can find her basking along the Santa Barbara, CA coastline, playing her congas, going on dates with her sexy husband, playing in the surf with her 7-year old girl, or talking to Mer-Angels. Yup, literally.   Connect With Kris: FacebookTwitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn   Interview Links And Resources: Kris's Website  Kris’s book is Return to Enchantment: Your Guide to Creating a Magical Livelihood Free eBook: The Goddess Guide to Business Bliss      

Welcome! Today’s SHEro is Jen Edds, who quietly walked away from her comfort zone and a steady paycheck to pursue her passion. Jen uses her skills in the music industry to help other women share their stories and find their voices. Jen is the founder of 317 Designs, a company that helps authors, coaches, and business owners launch, produce, and distribute podcasts and other audio content. She is the host of Brassy Broadcast, a music business podcast where women dish about the music business.  Join me for an inspiring conversation with Jen!   In this episode, Jen shares: How she was doing inside sales for a restaurant equipment company—sitting in a cubicle all day long, when she knew something had to change. How she reached the point where she said, “I CAN’T do this anymore!” How a twist of irony delivered her first client in her new venture---the restaurant equipment company where she formerly worked! She already played music around town, but took online classes about recording and producing and had her new business up and running in about two weeks! How her friends and family were supportive and even more confident than she was! How her band mixes original music and cover work, mostly in the country and rock genres. Whether speaking or singing, finding your voice is the KEY. Besides leaving the sales job, starting her podcast has been a pivotal event that has been exciting and fulfilling. Her advice to other creatives? “Figure out what you can do to add value to the people around you.” Jen shares how the women who are the most successful in the music business are pro-active, busy, and naturally skilled in networking and connecting. One of the themes of her podcast is giving women role models to follow. Biggest Learning: Having Faith in myself“I have faith that if I show up every day and do the work with focus and commitment, that it WILL happen for me.” Favourite Quote: “Do or do not. There is no TRY.” Yoda Theme Song: Rock and Roll - Heart SuperShero Name: The Brassy Broad About Jen: Jen Edds is a musician, and founder of 317 Sound Design – a company that helps authors, coaches and business owners launch, produce, and distribute podcasts and other audio content. She is also host of The Brassy Broadcast, a music business podcast where trailblazing women from across the music industry dish about the business of music. The common thread through her work, in both podcasting and music, is the desire to help others share their stories and voices. In 2012, she quietly walked away from her comfort zone and a steady paycheck to live her passion. Connect With Jen: FacebookTwitter Instagram   Interview Links And Resources: Jen's Website  (Jen edits this Podcast - The Everyday SHEro, and I absolutely LOVE working with her!!)  

Welcome! Today’s SHEro is Katharine Wolf, who made the conscious decision to open up to trusting herself, her emotions, and her intuition.  This trust has led her to move from city life in London to the wild, rural countryside of Dartmoor. Kate is a healer and guide, and the founder of Wild Women Success. She is a yoga teacher and business coach who prefers to work with clients in small groups or on a one-on-one basis. Her passion is to teach women to follow their desires in life and in business. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Katharine!   In this episode, Katharine shares: How her life in London was lovely, but just “ok;” she literally felt like she was dying How a barefoot run through the woods revealed to her what her next steps should be How fates merged to provide her a cottage home in Dartmoor How resonance and alignment became her truth in knowing what she should do How she came to the point where she couldn’t deny herself anymore How the support from people she trusted empowered her to make big changes How even her parents’ skepticism couldn’t sway her from staying centred and focused How she confronted her doubts and fears and the reality of what her decision meant“I stayed anchored into the ‘knowing’ I had in the forest that this was the right thing to do.” How non-attachment can lead to rationalizing if you aren’t completely honest How she learned to “practice” her muscle of intuition How creating time and space are critical in trusting yourself   Biggest Learning: Do it anyway“Do the scary things that make no sense.” Favourite Quote: “You must give birth to images. They are the future, waiting to be born. Fear not the strangeness you feel; the future must end to you long before it happens. Just wait for the birth, for the hour of new clarity.” – Rilke   SuperShero Name: Wolfie   About Katharine: Kate Wolf is a healer and a guide to full, wild self-expression in Life and Business. She is the founder of Wild Woman Success, which offers intuitive, values-led business coaching for women ready to deepen their relationship with their inner knowing and save themselves years of hiding behind their computers following advice that won't make a jot of difference to their results. She works 1:1 and in small, intimate groups with entrepreneurial spirits ready to focus their energies and unleash their true gifts. Her flagship program, Magnetic Presence, teaches women how to be natural beacons for their ideal clients.   Connect With Katharine: FacebookTwitter Pinterest LinkedIn   Interview Links And Resources: Kate's Website Connect with your heart space - Free audio download  

Welcome!  Today’s SHEro is Becky Walsh, who is a down-to-earth, funny teacher and Hay House author. She has written several books, including 'You Do Know: Learning to Act on Intuition Instantly'. She has her own TV show called “Becky’s Life Hacks,” and writes for multiple magazines. Today she shares her adventure of listening to her intuition that took her from selling up in London, so that she could move to San Fransisco.Join me for an inspiring conversation with Becky!   In this episode, Becky shares: How she faced burnout and had lost herself while living in the UK. Everywhere she looked, circumstances pointed her to San Francisco, so she decided to move there and enroll as a student. The difference between heart intuition and gut intuition. How she experienced mixed reactions from her family, who were mostly supportive, but she was determined not to let them hold her back. How she describes the “wonderful series of synchronicities that screamed San Francisco!” There is a difference between wishful thinking and universal insight. She experienced “the call” from the universe. She studied neuroscience and psychology, worked on a work permit, and then wrote You Do Know. She blended her American and British styles to write the book, and describes her time in San Francisco as “incredibly creative.” Her biggest success? “Becoming the ME that I am now.” She says she learned to bond with and trust other women and open her heart. Becky is adamant that the UK needs ONE WOMAN who will become a leading spiritual thinker.   Biggest Learning: Stop trying to be something you’re not.“I couldn’t love anybody else because I didn’t love myself.” Becky says the best thing you can do is to just accept yourself. Favourite Quote: “I don’t know why; I only know who.” - Dr. Who   Theme Song Magic - Coldplay SuperShero Name: Dr. Who About Becky: Becky Walsh has been turning the world of self-development on its head for years with her down-to-earth and uniquely funny style. Becky’s teaching effortlessly blends her unique humour with groundbreaking, smack-on-the-forehead insights that put YOU in control of your own life. Becky is a Hay House author of the book ‘You DO Know – Learning to act on intuition instantly’ which is published in four languages, as well as four more published books and one fiction book under the name Rebecca Stone. Becky is a sought after speaker and has appeared at the world renowned seminar ‘I can do it’.  Becky isn’t shy of the media having hosted her on show on LBC 97.3 radio in London, Hay House Radio and is a freelancer for BBC Radio Bristol. Her own TV show ‘Becky’s Life Hacks’ aired on Made in Bristol TV. Becky also writes for Huffington Post and Psychologies Magazine.   Connect With Becky: FacebookTwitter YouTube   Interview Links And Resources: Becky's Website Special Offer: £100.00 off my on one course - The one BIG calling - Know your mission and do it. With free online extra in person class.  

Welcome!  Today’s SHEro is Lysa Black, who has been a life coach for the last seven years, after overcoming eating disorders. She finally allowed compassion and forgiveness to heal her lifelong disorders and transform her life in all areas.Join me for an inspiring conversation with Lysa!   In this episode, Lysa shares: How it took her a while to realise that she had been an overeater for her whole life, and that this was a barrier to loving herself and loving others. She lived in Japan for awhile, lost weight, and then realised that the extra weight was not the root of her problems. As she looked for love, she embarked on the journey to love herself. “Layer by layer, I fell into deep acceptance, realising that real love is simply a lack of judgement.” Her belief that many women hide behind their weight. That she believes that when we encounter pain, it means that we are out of alignment with the truth. How she embraced the pain of trying every way possible to obtain a man’s love, and it was fruitless. How we try to fulfil the desires of true love, freedom, true power, and true connection. That she has no shadows or inhibitions any longer, and has met and married an old friend who became her husband. The Secret of Love: “We are all deeply afraid of love because it is unexplainable and unfathomable. We fear the lack of control in love.” You have to be deeply committed to loving yourself, and then the relationship with a partner can be a reflection of that love. Lysa’s biggest success: “Forgiving my mother has been a beautiful gift that has brought much power into my life, and I love that I can love her now!”   Biggest Learning: “That pain is a call to healing.” Favourite Quote: “Our wounds are where the light gets in.” – Rumi   Theme Song: Magic- B.O.B SuperShero Name: The Empress About Lysa: Lysa Black has been coaching for 7 years; 'Binge eating' was the foundation of her initial work after finally allowing forgiveness and compassion to heal her life long eating disorder. Soon a wide range of dependency based needs came forward, and Lysa felt to use the same skills and steps to support women out of depending on alcohol, marajuana, over-spending and casual one night stands to see that the feeling we can't feel will compel our shadow behaviours. Healing is a process of reclaiming our truth, a process which returns us home to our purpose, power and peace.Lysa was led to heal her patterns of anxiety, binge eating and romantic break-ups. She now leads and guides women through their own self-healing experience, home to the power of their truth. Connect With Lysa: FacebookTwitterYouTube Interview Links And Resources: Lysa's Website Lysa's book: Heart HealingFree Gift: Healing Love Letter that your heart needs most right now        

Welcome!  Today’s SHEro is Star Khechara, who is a passive income strategist and freedom business mentor who used her entrepreneur skills to transform her life. She went from living in a tent on the edge of poverty to living a five-star luxury lifestyle. She created a business on her own terms after going against the norm.  Join me for an inspiring conversation with Star! In this episode, Star shares: How she grew up wild and free and equated freedom with being poor. How she got tired of not having any money. “Am I REALLY that free?” Her background was as a skin care facialist, but the turning point was when she took a free Small Business Course that set her on a new path. How she received an unexpected tax return that allowed her to secure a place to rent so she could leave her tent. How she worked hard to start her business, an online training course to make organic skin care products---all with working PART-TIME hours! She was dedicated to 100% natural and organic skin care—and she found a unique niche. Her income grew to the point where she could live in a large house, and buy a new car, etc. Having a large monthly income($30k+) is now “the new normal” for Star. Star is always thinking and creating—wanting to give and serve. “The path of an entrepreneur is a spiritual journey.” How she has created a life that allows her to live abroad for long periods of time, giving her the freedom she had always desired.   Biggest Learning: “That there is no end to the learning! “There is no finish line for an entrepreneur.” Favourite Quote: “I’m too old to grow up now!” Theme Song: Firework- Katy Perry SuperShero Name: Miss Monetisation   About Star: Star Khechara – aka Miss Monetisation – is the UK’s number one passive income ecourse strategist for smart & skilled entrepreneurs. Star is the creator of the Passive Income Rocks academy which has helped hundreds of worn-out entrepreneurs leverage their expertise into profitable ecourses & online academies. Formerly an international skincare guru with a popular published book; Star launched the world’s first online training academy for organic skincare formulation in 2012 and helped over 400 skincare entrepreneurs from over 30 countries launch their beauty brands. Her talents led to radio & TV guest appearances, paid columns in glossy magazines, consultancy work and course development for established companies. Connect with Star: Facebook Twitter YouTube Interview Links And Resources: Star's Website Free eCourse Training: From Passionate Hobby to 5 Figures         

Welcome! Today’s Super SHERO is actually two! I’m delighted to be talking to Laura Knowles and Claire Snowdon-Darling. They both left successful but stressful careers to set up their business. They specialise in women’s physical and emotional health through holistic healing. They are experts in alternative health and women’s transformation and have dedicated themselves to supporting women to rise up and claim their empowerment. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Laura and Claire!   In this episode, Laura and Claire share how: Claire experienced depression and fatigue after the birth of her daughter in 2004. She figured out part of her problem was the hatred she felt for her career. Laura lived in London in her early 20’s with a high-powered job, but experienced crippling panic attacks, low self-esteem, and psoriasis. Both women felt unfulfilled and knew that something HAD to change. Claire says she realised that, “This isn’t how I wanted my life to be.” Laura says, “None of this is serving me anymore,” so she hit the restart button to change it all. Both women were excited but scared to take on their own business, but they both realise it was the change in themselves and their emotional state that made ALL the difference. After a bumpy beginning, both received support and encouragement from their families and friends.  “There are difficulties in business, but you can achieve your greatest dreams. That’s the beauty of it.” They realise their “clinic business model” is flawed and inconsistent, but seeing women’s lives changing is the ultimate reward for what they do. What keeps them going is the “fire burning in our belly.” They are passionate about helping women heal from the physical and emotional pain.   Biggest Learning: "It took courage to break out of what others expect and be what they were meant to be." Favourite Quote: (Laura) “I’m having such a good time with dinner.”   (Claire) “It’s all good.”   SuperShero Name: Beatrice and Ermintrude   About Laura and Claire: Claire Snowdon-Darling and Laura Knowles are experts in Alternative Health and Women’s Transformation. They are catalysts for change and their deep passion - the #emotionhealthconnection has supported hundreds of women rise up and reclaim their lives and become empowered to be truly themselves, creating happier marriages, healthy bodies, fulfilling work and more authentic connections with their loved ones and with themselves.Claire and Laura work in a totally unique way, combining their unmatched experience of working with Alternative Health techniques, using proven protocols to really ensure you get to the root cause of your symptoms, combined with emotional transformation techniques that provide you with the tools to move forward and step into your full potential. This is combined with lifestyle and nutritional recommendations, leaving no stone unturned to ensure positive change is achieved. These skills create a framework for complete and holistic transformation where you are supported every step of the way to achieve the life you have always dreamed of. Our mission at Balanced Wellness is to be the chosen destination for IBS and hormone imbalances and the emotions connected with them, synonymous with professionalism and progressive alternative health.   Connect with Laura and Claire: Facebook Twitter   Interview Links And Resources: Laura and Claire's Website Free webinar: Reclaim your life – A webinar for women who want the life they dreamt of         

**Please be advised that this interview contains topics that may cause some people distress. Welcome!  Today’s SHEro is Tracey White, who shares how she turned her personal tragedy into triumph, how she came out of the dark and into the light, having gathered all the blessings along the way, to create a life that is full passion and joy! Tracey is an inspirational and charismatic speaker who uses her experience to help others turn their lives around.  Join me for an inspiring conversation with Tracey! In this episode, Tracey shares: That her story begins when she was at school and was violently attacked by seven men and subsequently became pregnant. How she ran away from home, being sent to boarding school, sent to live with an aunt, and being forced to give her baby up for adoption. Tracey focuses on the raw emotion that forced her to grow up fast while feeling dirty, ugly, full of shame, unloved, and abandoned. She turned to drugs because they were the only thing that took away the pain and then went through a marriage and a divorce. Tracey knew deep inside that she would have to someday “do the work” to heal and change, but the turning point came when she finally admitted that she was ready to change and made a conscious decision to get help. She began therapy and chose to get well mentally, physically, and spiritually. Tracey spent over two years living in a hostel for homeless people but stayed clean from drinking and drugs. Tracey’s journey took her to volunteer work with addicts and then training to become a therapist and counsellor for those battling addiction and trauma. She found everything she tried in vain to find through drugs when she came clean and lived in trust, acceptance, and faith. She shares how even though her gratitude may have been born out of pain and despair… the lessons and insights she has learnt along the way have been invaluable and she wouldn't swap them for anything. How she is grateful for everything that has happened in my life.     Biggest Learning: “To believe and know that anything and everything is possible, to trust and have an open heart and be true to herself.”   Favourite Quote: ““Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t; we’re afraid!” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. “We can’t; we will fall,” they responded. “Come to the edge,” he said. And so they came. And he pushed them. And they flew.” - Guillaume Apollinaire   Theme Song: I Believe I can Fly- R Kelly SuperShero Name: The Trauma Transformer   About Tracey: Tracey is an inspirational and courageous woman, a charismatic and a dynamic speaker who has transformed hundreds of people’s lives. It is easy to see why she is held in such high esteem as her wisdom and light just shines through, leaving one feeling uplifted and full of hope.   Connect with Tracey: Facebook Twitter Instagram   Interview Links And Resources: Tracey's Website Tapping Therapy     

**Please be advised that this interview contains topics that may cause some people distress. Welcome!  Today’s SHEro is Maz Schirmer, who shares her incredible story of turning her life around from one of horrific abuse, living in protective custody, and crippling self-doubt.  She was also diagnosed with two incurable diseases.  She is now a world-renowned leader who helps women around the world transform their lives. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Maz! Maz describes herself as a “3rd generation Weaker-Sex Syndrome Thriver.”  She is the mother of four grown children and the grandmother of six little ones.   Maz is recognized as a pioneer in the area of women’s self-development.  She is the Director/Founder of the Institute of Women International and the creator of Creatrix, which focuses on the Female Brain/Mind Process.  Maz is a respected author and innovator In this episode, Maz shares: How at age 30, she experienced a life-altering moment, an epileptic incident, a moment of insight and clarity, and determined to turn her life around. How she finally found inner strength, fulfilment, and purpose after years of abuse, self-doubt, and degradation. How she found support, not from her family, but through reading autobiographies and gleaning encouragement from others. How she learned the basics of being happy after a life of suppression—“The New Normal.” Happiness doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone—peace of mind and freedom of choice bring happiness to Maz. The realisation that came to her that it was ok to be happy and smile again, and that her life shouldn’t be one of suffering. Some obstacles she faced were epilepsy and having to find sufficient income to support her four children on her own.   Biggest Learning: “Don’t try to control everything that happens. Just let tomorrow happen and don’t live in fear.” Favourite Quote: “Watch what you ask for—you just might get it.” - Maz Schirmer Theme Song: Freedom- Pharrell Williams SuperShero Name: North American Indian Grandmother   About Maz: I am a 3rd generation 'weaker sex' syndrome thriver. I've been blessed that after 30 years of struggle I was able to turn my unfortunate life around to one of such amazing success, happiness and abundance (for 20+ years) I still pinch myself sometimes. If I can do it, anyone can, given the right tools and education. Most importantly I am a Mother of 4 Adult Children (whom I raised single handedly) and a Nana to 6 little cutie pies. Recognised for my pioneering spirit and discoveries in women's self development and down to earth 'relative' and passionate delivery of my findings. Officially I am the Founding Director of Institute of Women International, Author, Innovator of The Only Female Brained Mind Process called CREATRIX® and 'Outside the Box' Transformational Trainer.   Connect with Maz: Facebook Twitter Vimeo YouTube LinkedIn   Interview Links And Resources: Maz's Website What is Creatrix Work with Maz Maz's Book - The Maz Factor      

Welcome!  Today’s SHEro is Marina Pearson, who at age 30 had endured two suicide attempts, drug and alcohol addiction, an eating disorder, a divorce, and two failed businesses.   She experienced a moment in which everything changed for her as she devoted her life to personal development.  She is now an international speaker, coach, and author.  Her book is a #1 bestseller: Goodbye Mr. X.  Join me for an inspiring conversation with Marina!   In this episode, Marina shares: That the Turn-Around is a gradual process How she searched outwardly for the clarity, she really needed to find inwardly The realisation of her innate wisdom within that made sense of it all Fourteen months in Bali, divine guidance, and pregnancy! A poignant moment of seeing all of us for who we really are The realisation that led her to her passion for helping mothers in business How to understand the connection we have and the Divine plan for our lives Our souls know far more than our egos do How she convinced family, friends, and her husband that she was meant to be in Bali How to explain what it means to “Be Present.” How the energy that created us in the womb remains with us throughout life   Biggest Learning: “Don’t take yourself too seriously..”   Favourite Quote: “Beyond the wrong doing and right doing, there is a field, and I’ll meet you there.” - Rumi   Theme Song: Roar- Katy Perry SuperShero Name: Galactica Warrior Princess   About Marina: Marina, is the No1 best-selling author of the multi-award winning book Goodbye Mr Ex, and international speaker. She supports professionals and entrepreneurs to transform all types of stress into effortless results and living through her coaching and events. She is the lead facilitator of Your Pathway To Wisdom, Your Pathway To Abundance and Your Pathway To Love as well as being the creator of the Effortless Living Program that transforms stress into effortless living so that professionals and entrepreneurs can create a lifestyle that works for them and gets the results that they want. She has been featured in a number of women’s magazines and newspapers such as Prima, Top Sante, Best, Now, Marie Claire, Spirit & Destiny, The Daily Mail and The Guardian. She writes for the Huffington Post and Your Tango and has been featured on SKY TV.   Connect with Marina: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Interview Links And Resources: Marina's Website Free eBook:  ‘The 5 Keys To Creating An Effortless Lifestyle That Gets Results"      

Welcome!  Today’s SHEro Carol Lee, shares how she turned to food to numb the pain of the tragic death of her husband.   Her diet, high in sugar, eventually caught up with her, causing panic attacks, anxiety issues, and reactive depression.  She knew she HAD to change, so she worked to use food to heal her.   Join me for an inspiring conversation with Carol!   Carol has worked in complementary health since 1993, both as a 5-element acupuncturist and as a nutritional therapist.  She combines the everyday with the spiritual, walking with a foot in both worlds.   She helps people make simple, practical changes in how they eat and cook to create a more nourishing and flourishing life.   In this episode, Carol shares: How she discovered a platform for telling people about the negative aspects of the pre-packaged diet food industry via an “Aha” moment 15 years ago How her passion for food and nutrition shaped her life’s path.  She even left her work as a social worker for full-time motherhood, and then for training as a nutritional therapist How she listened to her intuition and never regretted the decision How Carol used healthy foods and solid nutrition to help boost her husband’s health during his cancer treatment How Carol, during another “Aha” moment, realised that she had to look after herself before she could look after her sick husband and two sons How Carol practices self-care by walking daily and preparing the healthy foods she wants to eat, even if they may not be what her sons would prefer Another “Aha” moment involved Carol’s writing a book to raise money for a children’s charity Handling “Aha” moments means you have to be open to them and TAKE ACTION Carol’s biggest success are her books and the fact that she’s still inspired and trying to make a difference Biggest Learning: “Not to be a food Nazi.  It’s more about meeting people where they are.” Favourite Quote: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.  Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.  It is our light, not our darkness that frightens us.” - Marianne Williamson Theme Song: Firework- Katy Perry SuperShero Name: The Medicine Woman   About Carol: Carol has always been an inner seeker and explorer of alternative approaches to life, health and healing. Food has been her abiding passion and constant companion and teacher as she has journeyed through the many ups and downs of her life. Carol has been working in complementary health since 1993 when she qualified as a Five Element Acupuncturist and as a Nutritional Therapist since 2003. She loves combining the everyday with the spiritual, walking with a foot in both worlds and helping people make simple, practical changes to how they eat and cook so they can create a more nourishing and flourishing life.   Connect with Carol: Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest Interview Links And Resources: Carol's Website Facebook Group: Natural Chai and Chat Free ‘‘Easy Peasy’ Cheat Sheets’, better hydration, more good fats, less sugar, better gut health    

**Please be advised that this interview contains topics that may cause some people distress.   Welcome!  Today’s SHEro Tabitha Jayne (Tabi), who shares how she went from a troubled young person to a published author, international speaker, eco-psychologist, and natural growth consultant.   She helps people create meaningful and purposeful, stress-free lives and businesses with the help of nature. She is the creator of The Nature Process and Tree of Transformation. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Tabi!   Tabi’s life turned around when she was 22 and her younger brother, age 17, was killed in a car accident.   Until that point, she used drugs and alcohol to mask the pain of a troubled childhood that included being bullied at school and a rape incident at age 16.  It was the loss of her brother that motivated her to stop 'wasting her life' and to begin pursuing her dreams.   In this episode, Tabi discusses: Tabi realised that our society does not deal with death well. She had to find ways to work through her grief, which led her to rediscover nature that she had loved as a child. She noticed that when she spent more time outside that she felt better. She found trees to have a magical quality and shares the inspirational story of climbing a tree that brought her back into fellowship and harmony with nature. Tabi found a way to merge her two loves of nature and psychology to become an “eco-psychologist.” She learned how to use coaching to articulate and teach others. Tabi shares how her journey of the last five years has involved connecting with others through the power of nature. “The future belongs to those who are nature-smart.”—Richard Louv Tabi addresses the dilemma of how modern society can balance technology and nature. Everything in nature has a path of growth and renewal just like we, as humans, need growth and renewal. Tabi uses the reality of light and dark in nature as metaphors for the stages and steps in our lives. Tabi’s greatest success has been the development of The Nature Process, which is a 5-step online program and now, a book.  Proceeds from her program have raised huge funds for Tree Sisters, which supports feminine leadership and reforestation. “When I struggle to have faith, I go to nature. When I couldn’t believe in myself, I could believe in nature.” Biggest Learning: 'Confidence within myself and trust.' To realise how valuable she is and how valuable her knowledge is to the world. Because of her interests, Tabi was so used to perceiving herself as weird one in her family that she didn’t want to share her gifts with the world. It was the most humbling experience of her life to share her knowledge of nature with others and see their transformation. Favourite Quote: “For what is it to die but to stand naked in the wind and to melt into the sun?" Kahlil Gabran Theme Song: Bird Sounds - Nature Sound Therapy SuperShero Name: Nature Geek   About Tabi: Tabitha Jayne is a natural growth consultant, eco-psychologist, author and speaker. She's also the creator of The Nature Process and Tree of Transformation. Her shero's journey started with the death of her younger brother when she was twenty-two. Tabitha helps professionals and organizations eliminate stress with the healing power of nature. If you want to create a meaningful and purposeful stress-free life and business go to www.tabithajayne.com to find out more about Tabi and sign up to get regular updates.   Connect with Tabi: Facebook Twitter   Interview Links And Resources: Tabi's Website Tree of Transformation Tabitha's books Tree Sisters    

Welcome!  Today’s SHEro is Heather Ash, who chose to go against the norm and listen to her inner voice regarding having a home birth, which was not a common thing to do in her area.  In fact, in her home state of Georgia, it’s not even legal for midwives to attend home births.   Heather, however, followed her heart.   She says the best thing about her life is being a mum to her two daughters, ages 3 and 7.  Heather encourages other mums through her blog and podcast, Happiness Mama, and works in her own coaching business.  Join me for an inspiring conversation with Heather!   Heather shares how she assumed a hospital birth would be sufficient until she read a book about midwives and doulas, and her mind was changed.  Home births were not common where she lived, and her doctor actually dropped her and other home birth patients as a result of pressure from the medical community.  She chose another Ob-Gyn but never disclosed her desire to have a home birth!  In this episode, Heather discusses: How Heather’s home birth turned out, even though the midwife arrived only a few minutes before the baby! How Heather battled post-partum depression and anxiety but didn’t even realize it until much later. How breastfeeding issues presented a huge challenge that took determination and perseverance to overcome. How Heather was able to spend time at home with both of her daughters after they were born before she had to return to work. How Heather has used her blog to encourage other mums to live their happiest lives. How Heather’s biggest success is to “be here” for her children and spend time with them. How she has grown stronger through her experiences, and she desires to coach other women through their own challenging life experiences. Biggest Learning: "I realised how strong I am, and how strong women are" Favourite Quote: “The most important thing one woman can do for another is to illuminate and expand her sense of actual possibilities.” Adrienne Rich Theme Song: Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World - Israel Kamakawiwo'ole SuperShero Name: Happiness Mama   About Heather: Heather is a passionate mama of two young daughters, ages 7 and 3, who believes that being a mother is the best thing in the world. For over eight years she taught high school ESL, but these days she enjoys encouraging other moms through her blog, HappinessMama, and working on her new coaching business and podcast. She also loves to drink good coffee, take long walks, listen to podcasts, play with art supplies, and read good books. Outlander is her favorite book series by far, but she also enjoys reading all sorts of books, including personal growth, business, and parenting books. As a coach and blogger at HappinessMama, she loves helping other mamas live their happiest lives and achieve their creative dreams and goals. A recent graduate of Mama Bliss Coaching School, she is happily creating a coaching business and also starting a podcast, which will launch in September.   Connect with Heather: Facebook Twitter Pinterest   Interview Links And Resources: Heather's Website Free Gift - Quick Guide to Meditation for Mamas Heather's Podcast - Happiness Mama    

Welcome!  My guest today is Sandra Humby, Sandra shares how she endured the pain of a broken marriage, an end to her beloved business, divorce, and bankruptcy, and how her healing from this, led her to healing others. Sandra has worked in energy therapy, as a House Whisperer, and as a wedding dress designer.  She now works as an energy alchemist and a healing and empowerment specialist.  She is an author, and the founder and creator of Rose Alchemy, Rose Oracle for the Heart, and the Rose Alchemy Holistic Healing Program.  She shares her work through personal consultations, seminars, and teaching programs in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, and the USA. Join me for an inspiring conversation with Sandra!   Sandra shares how she endured the pain of a broken marriage, an end to her beloved business, divorce, and bankruptcy.  She says that she “always felt that there was something else I was supposed to do.”  Even with all of that, she declares that she wouldn’t change a thing about the difficulties she has been through: “The experiences we’ve had help us stand tall and shine as lighthouses for others.” In this episode, Sandra discusses: How a “spirit” in the basement of her wedding dress shop piqued her curiosity about the energy existing within a space. How she and her soul mate spent ten years weaving together their individual gifts to bring a deepening awakening to each other. How she and her soul mate developed a protocol for “House Whispering,” whispering to the soul of a house and understanding its story. How she hit rock bottom in 2010 but ended up visiting the two places on her wish list that would change her life forever! How her visit to Alhambra in Grenada, Spain, and her experience with the roses there have led to everything she does today! How she developed the healing grid of the roses on the body, and how it rebalanced her own body, rejuvenating her purpose in life! How she started teaching to others what she had learned, even presenting to the United Nations in NYC in 2014! How she creates rose patterns on fabrics, wraps, and cushions—her Magic Carpets! How the transformation in her own life and the feedback from her clients have become her lifeline out of a difficult place into inspiration and purpose.   Biggest Learning: To trust herselfTo honour how she feels about something; and not get pulled off track by what someone else wants her to do. Favourite Quote: ““And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” Anais Nin Theme Song: True Colors- Cyndi Lauper SuperShero Name: The Rose Woman   About Sandra: Sandra Humby is an Energy Alchemist with a lifetime’s immersion in the healing and empowerment path of the Sacred Feminine. She is a Pranic Healer, House Whisperess and the author and creator of Rose Alchemy: Rose Oracle for the Heart and the Rose Alchemy Holistic Healing programme. She shares her work through personal consultations, seminars and teaching programme in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and USA   Connect with Sandra: Facebook Twitter You Tube   Interview Links And Resources: Sandra's Website The Rose Oracle Interior Alchemy    

Welcome! My guest today is Jo De Rosa. Jo shares how she battled addiction for decades until yoga and meditation literally saved her life. She has recently celebrated 1000 days of sobriety! She has lived in Thailand and the UK, running a clothing and jewellery shop, a yoga studio, and a retreat centre. Her business, Inner Guidance, offers coaching, workshops, and retreats focusing on emotional and spiritual healing, nutrition, and visioning for the future.Join me for an inspiring conversation with Jo! Jo candidly shares about the excesses of her adult life, until yoga and meditation showed her a better path. Even in the midst of the addiction pattern, she felt a calling to search for something else for her life. When she attended her first yoga class, it was an “epiphany” moment—exactly what she was searching for to change her life forever! In this episode, Jo discusses: How yoga eventually led to soul-satisfying meditation in her life, and how you can start small and incorporate this practice into your life How she overcame the power struggle between the “old Jo” and the “new Jo” she wanted to become  How family and friends responded to the extreme changes she made in her life—some were supportive and some were not Jo keeps the faith in herself by acknowledging that her inner peace comes from her meditation Hear the miraculous story of how Jo and her husband came to own a 16th-century property that has become the Inner Guidance Retreat Centre How Jo does NOT regret any of her life experiences: “I had to go through what I did to be where I am right now!”   Biggest Learning: Trust.Trusting herself, trusting the process. Trusting that everything is happening for a reason. It has to happen this way for you to be your full potential, so that you can shine in the world. Say YES and mean it. Do things because you say 'YES' to them, not because you 'should' do them. Favourite Quote: “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi    Theme Song: Brainwave Music System- Dr Jeffrey Thompson SuperShero Name: The Quantum Mind-Setter   About Jo: Jo offers coaching, workshops and retreats where students can fully immerse themselves into their practice, and most importantly, learn how to take the information home with them and integrate it into their daily lives. Yoga is a complete lifestyle and Jo teaches not only the physical postures, but also nutrition, visioning for the future and meditation. This enables you to feel balanced mentally and emotionally, as well as physically. Jo teaches yoga in the Iyengar style and spent one year in training with her first teacher Suzie in Koh Samui, Thailand. Jo has spent much time in India and completed the Sivananda one month intensive training in Neyyer Dam, Trivandrum. Here she stayed in the ashram for one month living and breathing yoga before heading from the southern tip of India to the Himalayas where she met and studied with Sharat Arora. It was at this time that Jo also became involved with the Tibetan Buddhist movement in Dharamsala. In 2006 Jo took refuge with HH Karmapa which is a great honour, and was given the Tibetan name ‘Karma Choekyi’, which means ‘happy teacher’. The Karmapa is head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism, and although this is a different lineage to HH Dalai Lama, it is now public knowledge that HH Karmapa will succeed HH Dalai Lama as leader of Tibet.   Connect with Jo: Facebook Twitter   Interview Links And Resources: Jo's Website      

Danielle shares how after investing so much in her 10 year career and building up her private practice, she made the very hard decision to leave it behind to become a mum. She shares how she went through guilt and embarrassment as she made this incredibly tough decision for her and her family.  Danielle shares that she was heading towards burnout, when she unexpectedly became pregnant and was delighted. However, everything changed as she suffered a miscarriage. Danielle reveals how this left her feeling devastated. She began to re-evaluate everything. She began to question what she was doing with her life. Was she even really happy? Had she gotten to see her daughter (who was then 3 years old) learn and change and grow? Was the work that she was doing actually making a difference? Why did she leave a previous job that she loved for more time with her daughter, only to find that a couple of years later, she only saw her when she was in bed? Two months later Danielle became pregnant again and decided in that moment, things had to change and she walked away from her 10 year career so that she could focus on growing her baby and being the best mum she could be. She shares that although it was her choice to leave, she left with her guilt, embarrassment, and shame that took her many months of reflection and willingness to do the hard work, to get through. Danielle shares how this has led her to create a life and business that support both her and her family.  Biggest Learning: Accept that things change.Still have your own goals, but as a mum you may have to evaluate how long it will take you to get them and how you’ll actually get them. Favourite Quote: “I AM a powerful creator.” - Danielle Eaton  Theme Song: Uptown Funk- Bruno Mars/Mark Ronson SuperSHEro Name: Powerful Creator About Danielle: Danielle is a chiropractic sports physician, certified personal trainer, anatomy and physiology instructor, host of Naturally Empowered podcast, wife and mom!She earned her first bachelors degree in 2003 in social work, her second bachelors in 2006 in human biology, a doctorate of chiropractic in 2008 and masters in sports science and rehab in 2009. She also completed a two-year residency in sports and rehabilitation. After being in private practice for a couple of years, she chose motherhood. She currently has a bridge job reviewing medical treatment requests for injured workers, and still teaches A&P part-time. Danielle launched her podcast  Naturally Empowered Moms and is starting an online health coaching service to help moms get their bodies back after pregnancy. Connect with Danielle: Danielle's Podcast   Interview Links And Resources: Danielle's Website Danielle's Podcast - Naturally Empowered Moms    

Heather shares how after having a typical standard and conventional start to her life, she began to follow her inner knowing which then took her on unexpected journeys that have taken her all around the world. She shares her story of how facing her fears connected her to her true passion and purpose. Heather shares how her first 'call' came when she was on a study abroad program in University.  She was on the fairly standard path of college, likely followed by grad school, and then career… But it all changed when she signed up to go on a tall ship training program. The only problem being that she was terrified of sailing! Heather shares that she knew that the only way to get over her fears was to face them. She signed up to spend six weeks at sea on a tall ship and got more than she bargained for. Not only did she get over her fear of sailing, she fell in love with it. It opened her up to a whole new way of living and seeing the world. Heather recounts her experience of sitting up on top of the mast of the ship as they were about to arrive at their destination in Cuba, the first port stop after 2 weeks at sea, when she had the realisation that while she was excited about arriving at their destination, more importantly she had grown to love and appreciate the journey even more! It was at this point that Heather realised that she wanted to live her life in a way that embraced the journey as much, or more than, the destination. Since then she has followed her inner knowing and it has lead her on a fairly unconventional journey, which has seen her working on, and running, farms across the United States, Canada, and Europe. Heather shares her tales of being a apprentice as a wooden boat builder and teaching students from preschool through adult in gardening, cooking, and connecting more deeply with the land. Most recently Heather got married and moved across the sea to a new country where she now lives with her love. Biggest Learning: To trust in self – no matter what other people may say.That we always have a choice in how we view the world or handle situations Favourite Quote: “When you walk to the edge of all the light you have and take that first step into the darkness of the unknown, you must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for you to stand upon or you will be taught to fly.” - Patrick Overton Theme Song: Find A Way- Rising Appalachia  SuperSHEro Name: Super Beet   About Heather Heather loves to create pictures with words, paint on a canvas of soil, and cook food that tastes good and looks beautiful.  She's nourished by the ocean, northern climes, long walks in the woods, winters by the wood stove, and helping things grow (both people and plants!).  She has spent nearly decade of seasons on small sustainable farms, apprenticed with multiple herbalists, and taught everywhere from the decks of a schooner to a sugar shack under a full moon.  She is always open to explore new places whether it's down the street or across the sea.Founder of North Star Nomad, she is passionate about creating sensory experiences that reconnect people with their bodies and the world around them, while bringing more joy, grounding, and wonder into their lives.  She offers coaching and mentoring opportunities for growth that are supported by the plants, the seasons, and the places one longs to wander. Connect with Heather: Facebook Pinterest Interview Links And Resources: Heather's Website  North Star Nomad Recommended Resources    

Elyse shares how following her chart success in the 90's, she then left the music scene due to self-doubt, as she no longer believed she could sing. She shares her story of how she found herself again, and re-connected to her passion and purpose. Elyse joined her first band with a group of friends at the age of 14. They were called Low Profile and had eight members. Elyse began by playing keyboards and backing vocals, but eventually moved onto Lead Vocals and Songwriting as it came so easy and natural to her. Elyse says; ‘I used to write lyrics about ‘lost love’, ‘looking for love’ etc….I would write about how I was waiting for someone to come and rescue me, love me. Nowadays I am at the other end of this spectrum and I write about ‘self love’, love energy’, ‘gratitude’ and more, all positive uplifting encouraging words.’Following her success with MAXX in the mid 1990’s, Elyse went through a period of self doubt and couldn’t sing herself for many years. During this time she undertook lots of personal development which included Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Emotional Freedom Technique, energy work, nutrition, fork-tuning therapy, vocal techniques, etc. She recalls:’ I became a workshop junkie, desperately trying to figure out how to fix things, but I also began to shape the link between sound, energy and vibration which would lead to a more holistic approach to my future music.’Around 2009, Elyse was working as a freelance vocal tutor, she remembers that one of her jobs was to run a music workshop with mental health patients. ‘I noticed that they loved to sing happy songs: it would lift them high and they would dance, smile and radiate an inner glow. These were special moments and it showed me that uplifting music can heal. However, although I sang along with the group, when it came to singing alone, I just couldn’t!’Elyse says that at this time she began to feel exhausted with life. She was affected negatively by other people’s misery, their illnesses, with paying the mortgage, other bills and just existing. Inside, she had this deep yearning to live a life of rich abundance, health, vitality and happiness. She wondered if she would ever sing again. She missed it deeply and felt like a huge part of her was missing. In the summer of 2012 Elyse made a major life decision and sold her house, car and other material possessions, giving some away to charity and friends. She’d heard the saying "If it’s not working, change it." and decided to do just that. She explains, ‘I thought, if I want to have a chance to sing again, I will have to change my life.’Elyse travelled to Nepal, where she became a voluntary music teacher, in a school located high up in the Kathmandu Valley. She lived with a family of nine, which was hard going, as she and her husband both have no siblings so were not used to such large families. One evening, three of the nine children of the house put on a Nepalese dance show, and the whole family sang and danced together. Elyse shares that she was deeply moved, and cried. ‘The Nepalese family asked for our contribution. I remember my husband pointed to me and said, to my utter horror, "She’s the singer in the family." I was put on the spot, but I recalled how, in the 90s, I had sung to thousands of people, and so I reasoned what would it matter if I performed to this small family up here in the valley? I sang the three new songs I had written, and they loved it. The host commented that he did not understand many of the English words I sang, but my tone and emotion were beautiful! The next day in school, the children asked: "Excuse me Miss, was that you singing in the valley last night?" Unbeknown to me, the whole of the valley had heard my voice and my words. I knew then that I had to continue, to spread my message of love, hope and peace through music. I had broken through my fear. My mind became open to new possibilities. It was then that I knew I would sing again!’In January 2013, after a 16 year break from fame, Elyse stepped back into the studio to record her first solo album, The Love Energy. The album consists of nine songs with very positive lyrics. Each song has been carefully tuned to centre on each of the nine principal ancient Solfeggio healing tones. The healing frequency runs subliminally right through each song, creating an overall balance and euphoric state for the listener. Elyse says: ‘ I just remembered who I was, and why I was here. I remembered my mission, my purpose. This is how I found my self-belief to pursue my music career. It was there all along, underneath, waiting for me. I just needed to believe in me again, and I am so grateful I did.’ Biggest Learning: That we are resilient, and that we are strong.That we need to tap into our own inner power and not listen to external influences.Support yourself with awesome, rocking people.We need to tap into play, fun and loving energy.   Favourite Quote: “What if everything you said and thought came true?” – Anon   Theme Song: The Love Energy - Elyse G Rogers  SuperSHEro Name: The Love Energy   About Elyse: Elyse Rogers is a vocalist with energy, a songwriter with inspiration and a versatility from experience. She explains where she has come from, where she is going and what it means for you. “I have been a singer and songwriter from age 14. My early period was typical – working hard, understanding my strengths, learning what my fans wanted. That brought success – topping the charts with the German band MAXX, appearing on ‘Top of the Pops’ and touring the country. As I developed, my intuition told me I could do more with my music. So I started exploring.” 2012 was a defining moment for Elyse – the discovery of frequencies from our past.” I heard about a 528 hertz frequency that gave amazing results. But I didn’t realise it was one of a family of six, until a fellow musician introduced me to the others….the Solfeggio Frequencies, hidden for centuries but now re-discovered. I listened and felt how they gave music and songs a greater substance and depth, almost a healing power. I can’t explain why, I just know it works. And I wanted it to work for all my fans, past, present and future. “   Connect with Elyse: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn   Interview Links And Resources: Elyse's Website  Learn more about the healing frequencies The Love Energy Album    

Karen shares how it was a health crisis that brought her into alignment with where she is now. Ever since she was a small child, she could hear, see and perceive things that not everyone else could and she chose to tell them to ‘shut up!’ Ignoring it, pushing it aside, because she didn't want to be seen as weird. Then in her early 40’s she had her health crisis. Karen had already had a rich growing up of doing lots of things and exploring lots of things that allowed her to use her intuition, but there was an underlying feeling that something wasn’t quite right.   She didn’t know what to do with the feeling of being out of alignment or not being on the right path, because she had not fully opened herself to her true path. She needed to reconnect to her spirit guides. Karen explains that there is no magic to connect with your guides, you just say ‘Hello’ She says the ability to connect with our guides is always on, all that needs to change to be able to connect is our perception, we need to turn inwards. She didn’t hear her guides because she had closed her ear and her heart to them, and the only time she could use her intuition was when she was in crisis. This led to a negative psychic experience, because when you bury something down and try to ignore it, it always pops back up.   Biggest Learning: Who I am, at my deepest level, shines out of me, no matter what I think I’m doing to cover it up. And why I can try and hide, my essential self is still shining. And all of the time that I spend trying to cover it up or being ashamed of it, is time I could spend doing something else. Favourite Quote: “I have time in abundance, health in abundance, joy in abundance, clarity in abundance” – Karen Hagar - Karen Hagar Theme Song: Symphony No. 9 (Ode to Joy)- Beethoven  SuperSHEro Name: Dances With Doubt   About Karen: Intuitive Karen Hager works privately with clients from all over the world to provide compassionate, no-nonsense Spirit-led guidance for people in transition. Karen also leads intuitive development classes and teaches on topics that empower people to listen to their own inner guidance. She’s the creator of the Breathe, Love, Live healing method of identifying and releasing energetic blocks. As creator and host of the popular radio show “Out of the Fog,” Karen was awarded the Conscious Evolutionaries Chicagoland Co-Creation Sector Award for Media, presented by Barbara Marx Hubbard.   Connect with Karen: Facebook Facebook Business page Twitter Interview Links And Resources: Karen's Website  Free - Sacred Space ToolkitSacred Space Toolkit includes: Sacred Space Teaching audio (10 min): Gain practical tips for stepping into your power as an intentional creator of sacred space, and learn the 3 Keys that keep your space protected and clear. Sacred Space Prayer audio (10 min): I've recorded five prayers that I use in my own practice for personal protection and dedication; clearing negative energy; creating sacred space in a physical location; creating sacred space around a relationship; and creating sacred space for abundance and prosperity.Sacred Space Prayer Mini Ebook: Here's a handy way to have those powerful prayers at your fingertips as you set about creating sacred space in your home or office, in a relationship, or to heal and activate your abundance.    

LJ shares that after a nasty incident at work her friend asked her if it was going to be a new company or a new career, she chose a new career. LJ explains how she left her career in IT to become a teacher, even though it meant a 50% reduction in her salary. Yet she readily admits, that the salary cut was a reason that this change had been delayed... When she found herself just trying to get to the end of the next three month project, she knew something had to change.The money was no longer worth the hassle  LJ shares that she chose to go in to teaching because she understand the power of teaching, having experience both the very good and the very bad. Her high school teacher had told her that she couldn’t do maths, and she had believed him.Yet later in her career, she met another teacher who believed in her, and because of him she now holds a degree in engineering.Having seen both the sides of a teacher, she wanted to be able to give that positive experience to others. She will now be teaching math to high school students. LJ shares that 5 years ago she would have thought she would be working for herself and setting her own hours, she never would never have envisioned she would have been working for her principality  She now understands that it’s okay to work for someone else if you’re happy. She did IT because it was easy for her and paid well, but she wants to teach because it's what she loves to do. LJ explains that if she ignores her intuitive messages, she gets clunked over the head by a piece of 2 x 4, so now if she hears these messages, especially when she hears them more than once, she makes sure she listens. Biggest Learning: It is possible to follow your dreams. I am happier and more excited about working than she has been for a long happy.Sometimes your path may not be working for yourself, but in more of a service role. Favourite Quote: “Today is the only day you have to be sure that you’re moving forward on your goals” - Trent Ham Theme Song: Rhiannon- Faun SuperSHEro Name: Productivity Woman About LJ: LJ Earnest is a productivity blogger, software engineer, mother, Girl Scout leader and high school teacher. She has been writing SimpleProductivityBlog.com for many years and helps people get what has to be done so they can get to what they want to do.   Connect With LJ: Facebook Twitter Pinterest   Interview Links And Resources: LJ's Website  Free - ReBoot Your Life eBook      

Karina shares how she had The Call when she was working in a traditional 9-5 role and although it didn't become her business for 10 years, she learnt to trust herself and her gifts as she continually practised her channelling skills. A week after doing the channelling course and ‘receiving’ a large heart, she met her husband. Even though she wasn’t looking for love, she explains that it was like she had made the connection and everything started falling in to place. Karina shares how the more she acted on her seemingly crazy hunches from her spirit guides, the more she noticed that it worked. Karina shares how she knows it messages form her spirit guides and not just her imagination. Initially she created a secret world and only shared her business with the closest to her and those who she knew would support her. Even today, sometimes when she meets people she says that she works in communications, as she does, but not the way most people would assume.She shares how that when you hear the call, you know that it’s what you’re supposed to do, but you don’t know how it’s going to work out, so the initial dream needs protecting and nurturing. Karina tells us that when she followed The Call, it wasn’t all smooth sailing, at each new step, all her 'stuff' would come out. But although it took a long time to start, once she did, it was like ‘go go go’, and she has received support from all sorts of places and felt so on track. It was the inner knowing and feeling she was in the right place – this carried her through the ups and downs. She feels that she created the experience she needed to keep moving forward. One of the reasons that she didn’t start her business earlier is she was thinking about all of the terrible things that could happen, but in reality lots of amazing things happened.Karina shares that when she starts to become overwhelmed in her business, she has to remove herself from her computer and go and do something different. One of her biggest breakthrough came when she realised that it didn’t matter if she could make a living with her gifts, as she would always have them and could still use them and offer them to herself too. Everything was going to be ok –two days later the clients kept rolling in and her inbox exploded with clients wanting readings. Surrendering and breaking down can be a great way to move through. Biggest Learning: Ask for help.Tapping in to support and receiving help when it’s given. Favourite Quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us" – Marianne Williamson Theme Song: It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls SuperSHEro Name: The Glittery Fairy Bumblebee Rainbow Carrier About Karina: Karina is an intuitive, healer, writer & passionate heart-centered entrepreneur who offers intuitive readings, coaching and teaches amazing people how to communicate with their spirit guides and open up to their inner guidance both online and in live retreats worldwide. Karina’s warmth and joy-filled energy come across so clearly and her gifts help so many overcome blocks and challenges in their lives in order to truly step into their highest power. She lives with her family in the French country side and she loves spending time in nature, playing with her kids and hugging trees.   Connect with Karina: Facebook Twitter YouTube   Interview Links And Resources: Karina's Website  Intuitive Guidance for your Heart and Soul - Two Free Guided Meditations    

Ruby shares how she tapped into her inner confidence and turned her life around, despite suffering from severe anxiety, panic attacks, raging don't mess with me attitude, crushing sense of inadequacy, and a hopeless need to please everyone. Ruby shares how she left home before she finished grade twelve. She did finish grade twelve, but left home and moved out because she just knew that she had to leave. She went home, packed her stuff, and left. At this time she had the opportunity to take a full time job, and stay in her small community, and work in the bar, and be the same forever, or she could take a chance to move with a friend to a city a couple hours away that she didn't know, where she didn't know anyone, but she had to decide right there. She made the choice to move, and left. Ruby shares how she can make these quick choices as she explains what it feels like and how she identifies it as a call from her soul, and not just a moment of madness. She shares that her most challenging decision was to leave a career in finance and planning. To leave the stability, and potential growth of the industry, and walk away from it. To walk away from it to be a mom, and to learn how to be a mom, and to find herself again, and then to grow forward into where she is today. Ruby shares that becoming a mom was a huge turning point in her life. How it changed everything. Bringing a lot of stuff to a head - how it instigated a lot of looking into her inner world, and looking back on her childhood, and understanding things better, and understanding what she needed to change, and understanding patterns that she didn't want to continue with her own children.  Ruby shares her experience of falling apart, so that she could find herself again. Biggest Learning: Not listen to the fear. You can use fear as a signpost, but you don't want to listen to fear. It's like fear is your GPS giving you the wrong direction, but it's, also, giving you a point, because you go 'you really want me to go that way', so there must be something really important that I need to find the other way. It's always an opportunity to learn something about yourself and to heal something within yourself, because the fear is rising up, because there's something in there that you're denying, or hiding, or not looking at, that you don't want  to see or you don't want to deal with. Favourite Quote: "Just Do It" Theme Song: Raise Your Glass - Pink SuperSHEro Name: The Hulk About Ruby: Ruby Toad is a wise-woman, mother and healer. She helps women move with more grace and ease through periods of turmoil, transition, personal growth and healing. By guiding them back to their centre to reconnect with their divine inner spirit and supporting them in creating and anchoring into simple yet powerful spiritual practices, she helps them build a solid foundation of tools that will move them forward through their current challenges and serve them their entire lifetime. Connect With Ruby: Facebook Instagram Twitter Interview Links And Resources: Ruby's Website  Free eBook: 5 Ways to Reconnect To Yourself    

Holly shares how she left her business in Mexico, of 8 years, and one which she loved, and moved first to Argentina and then to the UK. She shares how it was a really hard decision for her to make, because her gut was saying you need to leave, but her heart was saying you have this really beautiful business that we’d created from the ground up, why would you leave it. Eventually she'd had enough, and knew it was time to leave. Holly shares that with little more than a gut feeling, she and her husband, packed up and moved to the UK. In the beginning, she had no job or business, and with her optimistic nature she thought she could just start a business or find work, and she thought it would all be easy. But she shares that it wasn’t, it was really hard. Initially she trained as a coach, but that wasn't really for her. Then she took a job, and that wasn't for her either. Holly explains that it felt like an uphill struggle. However, this changed when she started listening to the call. Holly's business was evolving, but the most dramatic shift happened when she trained in PSYCH-K®, she initially trained in it for personal reasons, but it changed her life and transformed her business. Although Holly now listens to her intuition, she shares it wasn't always like that for her. Originally, she had suppressed so many things, including her intuition, that she had no clue who she was any more, her intuition was non existent because she was so disconnect from her self. But little by little, she dug down deep to get to know herself more. The more she paid attention to her intuition the more it has grown, before that she was completely lost. Biggest Learning: The power of being in touch with yourself. Making decisions based on what I want and not what I’m afraid other people will think/do as a result of my decision. Living my life for me and not other people. Favourite Quote: "And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." - Anais Nin Theme Song: The Sound of the Woods - Rest and Relax SuperSHEro Name: The Alchemist   About Holly: Holly Worton is a business coach and PSYCH-K® facilitator who works with women entrepreneurs who are stuck and feeling frustrated because they don't have a steady stream of clients. Through a combination of practical business coaching and the use of PSYCH-K®, which is a technique that works to quickly and easily change beliefs at the subconscious level, she helps them move past the things that are getting in the way so they can build the business of their dreams and get a steady stream of clients and help the people they're here to help.   Connect With Holly: Facebook Twitter YouTube   Interview Links And Resources: Holly's Website  Free Instant Access: Unlock Your Blocks: To a steady stream of clients PSYCH-K® with Holly     

Froydis Egge-Jacobsen shares that after a rough divorce to the father of her child, her husband of over a decade and her business partner, she felt like her life was falling apart and she didn't know what she was going to do with herself. She shares how everything changed when she just clicked on a seemingly random  link on the internet – she didn't know why she clicked the link, but liked what she saw. The website was for coaching and Froydis explains that it was just what she needed to help her see things differently.   Having a coach made her dig deep in to herself and she loved the transformation and insight so much, that she realised that she was going to be a coach too.As she looks back, she can’t even compare herself, especially when she looks at how she views the future.Froydis shares how she has always lived her life her own way and chosen to take life changing opportunities, when she has felt guided by no more than a feeling. She has always been determined to live life with no regrets.Froydis reminds us that as you get older you realise how fragile life really is – and as far as she knows you live only onceFroydis is at the beginning of a new chapter and is excited about creating a new life for her and her son, but shares that even a year ago she didn't have such a positive view for the futureShe believes that it’s so important to take the small steps, as they've taken her to great places (bigger isn’t always best)Being open to see where the smaller steps will take you. Biggest Learning: That you're never too old to learn new things and never too old to believe in yourself. Favourite Quote: "When you know better, you do better." Maya Angelou SuperSHEro Name: Superman About Froydis I am a transformational coach and a successful entrepreneur coaching and guiding especially female entrepreneurs live their lives and create the business they dream of. I will coach, support, guide and mentor you to create a business that reflects you and what you are all about. This way you will get products and a brand that is all you. I guide you developing your product(s) and brand so that your target market understands it.We all know that the first impression is very important. If your potential client don’t like what they see on your site or don’t understand it, they are not going to buy from you either. Let me help you get over your upper limits like visibility issue and get you clear on how to grow your personal brand, make more money and live the life you are destined to live. Connect With Froydis Facebook LinkedIn Interview Links And Resources: Froydis's Website  Free gift: Visibility Workbook - personal branding starts from within  

Iris Fritschi-Cussens shares that for her, the idea of being a SHEro meant connecting to the process of becoming herself and finding out what that even meant in the first place. She shares how she has used her art as a form of self-expression so that she can connect more deeply to herself, and how by allowing whatever is going to come out through her art, from deep inside of her, is a process that is both scary and exciting at the same time.  Iris explains how she would get really inspired by art and it would be the only thing that she could think about while she was at work. And then in the evening at home she would just feel either uninspired or too scared to start creating and would just end up watching TV instead. She explains how she felt she couldn't trust that she could make something that she would be satisfied with, and how she has now created a process to overcome this. Art became a gradual form of self discovery, as she began to realise that was a 'me' out there that she had not really explored, and that she had been hiding the authentic her for many, many years. Iris reveals how she had always felt that there is a certain path, a conservative path, one where there is no conflict, as she hated conflict. She used to purposefully avoid conflict and felt this led her to a safe, boring and ultimately, unfulfilling life. And how by slowly discovering that if she is her authentic self, she might create a little bit more conflict with people, but she is so much happier so it feels like a 'no brainer trade off'.   Biggest Learning: How to show up in the world authenticity and that all the answers are inside of us.  Favourite Quote: "Do not compare your beginning to someone else's middle." Theme Song: Palladio - Karl Jenkins and Adiemus  SuperSHEro Name: The Anti Perfectionist About Iris: Iris is a London based mixed media artist and creative enabler. She helps women clear their creative blocks so they can create art that is meaningful to them and feel good about themselves! Iris loves to make art with a balance of fun techniques (with lots of yummy art supplies) and finding pure joy in the process. Her work features heavily textured backgrounds, bright/fluorescent colours, shabby & grungy elements, uplifting or inspiring phrases, faces & whimsical girls. There is always an underlying theme of self-expression and self-development. Connect With Iris: Facebook YouTube Instagram Interview Links And Resources: Iris's Website  Free Art & Inspiration Guide  

Ari Powell shares how she is currently in a place of huge transition, and how all of her plans were turned upside down when she suffered the most devastating loss. She explains that great plans don’t always happen the way you plan them, and that although she is still coming to terms with her loss and is grieving, she knows that she doesn't have all of the answers, but will continue to move forwards towards her original goals. Ari talks about how her initial plan needs changing, but she is still working towards the same plan. ‘The journey is different, but the destination remains the same’She is taking this time to clear out the emotional 'stuff' and enjoy being herself – enjoying work on her termsAlthough she is returning to work, albeit, in a different role, she has chosen to do this as it's a safe place, and as she is the main income earner for the family it takes the stress out of the situation.Ari had originally planned to leave this job sooner as something in her life wasn't quite clicking, despite all of work she was doing, she couldn't quite get into the 'groove'.She had looked into personal development, had hired a coach, but something still wasn't right.Then she came across Creatrix, at first she was very sceptical, she thought it sounded good, but confesses that she is tight with money, and thought it sounded too unconventional.So she tried the conventional methods first as they were the safe option. Ari explains that although on some level they worked, and were of benefit, but something still wasn’t clicking…She found herself on a level 1 Creatrix training and on the first day thought 'What have I done, I’ve wasted my money.'Then she had her breakthrough - Remove doubt and everything else will follow...She did just that, it clicked and then was a total convert to the process!Ari went from the biggest doubter, to then training in the program and becoming a facilitator and uses this work to transform the lives of women. Biggest Learning: Goals evolve in their own time. If I try to force it too quickly, I would have sabotaged my efforts.Set goals that are towards something (not away from something), as this gives your brain one option, then if things don’t go as planned you will detour, but still head in that one direction.Set a goal, even if you are unsure of the big picture, make the goal a feeling.  Favourite Quote: Life is a series of problems, occasionally interrupted by a crisisBrian Tracy Theme Song: On a Mission - Gabriella Cilmi SuperSHEro Name: SonicAri About Ari: Ari is an Empowerment Coach, Licensed Creatrix® Facilitator, public speaker, group trainer, business networker and founder of Polish Your Sparkle. Her mission is to empower women with the skills and knowledge to harness their emotional strength, to confront life’s challenges, and to relaunch their life guilt free and with certainty so they can courageously claim their most fulfilling life."As women we need a safe place to explore our potential, to talk through our goals and formulate a plan. We need to be praised to success. Empowered with the skills to tackle life’s challenges and the confidence to commit to and ultimately own our decisions. To get to a place where not only do we believe what we say when we justify our choices but that we no longer feel the need to justify our choices in the first place.I think these days women often feel like they’re committing “superwoman fraud” and are waiting to be caught out. I know I certainly felt that way. What I love about what I do is that I can help women who are in the same place I was, by equipping them with techniques and understandings that will make the process so much easier, less stressful, less frustrating and assist them to get to a more fulfilling place in their life, be it at home or work. This is my purpose and my mission. This is how I help women and this is why they work with me." Ari Powell Connect With Ari: Facebook Twitter Instagram Interview Links And Resources: Ari's Website   

Donna Higton shares with us how she left her everyday routine to go backpacking to the other side of the world. She explains how although friends and colleagues advised her against it she left everything she knew to go travelling and that how it was on this adventure she 'found herself'. Donna returned from her travels with passion and purpose, but was soon fell back in to her old routines, even back to the same job. She knew something had to change and she shares exactly what did.  Although Donna was living the life she was 'supposed to want', she had a successful job, great social life, house etc but she had a nagging feeling that there must be more to life.  So she did what she had never even considered before, she went travelling.  During her adventures she fully understood the concept of enjoying the journey, and that it wasn't about the destination. That the beauty was in the unfolding of discovering herself, and this this process was more valuable than any label she could give herself. This process also allowed her to become an author. She shares how ever since she was a child she had always wanted to write. But it took her until she was 35yrs old to acknowledge this truth and another 7years to admit it to others. Biggest Learning: That dissatisfaction could be your soul nudging you in the right direction. Favourite Quote: A day without laughter is a day wasted.Charlie Chaplin Theme Song: Run The World (Girls) - Beyonce SuperSHEro Name: Happy Dancing Wonder Woman About Donna: Donna Higton, better known as “Donnaonthebeach” is a life coach and author of “Fall in Love With Life” and “Obstacle-Busting”. When she's not helping people fall in love with their lives and make their big dreams come true, she can be found in the centre of England eating chocolate with her nose buried in a book. Connect With Donna: Facebook Twitter   Interview Links And Resources: Donna's Website FREE Ebook on Obstacle Busting (and other cool free stuff)  

Joanna Hennon shares with us how it took a nervous breakdown before she claimed back her passions, from her teenage years, back in into her life. She explains how she turned her back on her fascination with anything to do with the soul and spirit guides, when she consciously decided it was 'stupid to be interested in it', and that it was time to grow up and be in the real world. So she went into a corporate world and was ambitious. She describes it as 'playing office', and that her 'pretty' suits were a costume. Joanna created a whole world around this way of life, because she didn't know there was another way.  This changed one day when she was reading O magazine, and it featured a woman who had a super high powered job, and gave it up to make wall paper. Joanna recognised that this woman had made a different choice from the typical 9-5 corporate life and was not only being recognised for it, but was being successful too!  She realised that there was a possibility that she too could be successful leaving her corporate world and following her passions.Joanna shares that it was during the recovery from her nervous breakdown that she started to feel good again, calm again, she was no longer shouting at everyone, and she started to ask herself if it was possbile to feel like this every day.It was simple these questions that would lead Joanna back to herself and her true path. But of course it wasn't without a few more obstacles... Biggest Learning: To have confidence in herself.That she’s deserving of wonderful things.That she is a soul – an unlimited being – and that gives her immense confidence Favourite Quote: If nothing changes, nothing changes. AND If you want something to change in your life, you have to change something in your life.Unknown Theme Song:  It's My Life- Bon Jovi Superhero Name: The Seer About Joanna: 'I’m not your regular spiritual, intuitive person. You will definitely not find me walking around barefoot in my backyard. It’s more likely that I’ll be watching Modern Family or Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the best tv show of ALL time), sipping red wine. Oh and I love shoes, especially black boots. I can literally shop till I drop, I don’t seem to have any other limits.I’ve always been obsessed with past lives – it’s so fascinating to me that we have experienced so much and that we can either remember or get information about it! Past life stuff comes through regularly in my work because patterns are often from before this life, and I am so grateful that I get to work with this!Over the past few years, I have learned to trust my intuition, even when things feel scary. Following my path – this work – has been the most fulfilling thing I have ever experienced. Worth every minute of self-doubt and fear.' Connect With Joanna: Facebook Twitter Pintrest   Interview Links And Resources: Joanna's WebsiteFREE Course - Connect with your intuition  

Laura Yahmin shares what it took for her to go from living in a toxic environment trying to keep it together to living a great life full of contentment and fulfilling dreams - A life of no regrets.   Laura had been brought up where failure was not an option and she clearly identified herself as a person that didn't quit. Discover why it was so important to her that she then had to learn to quit and fire clients. She shares valuable advice for how to give up a toxic life, while still being supported and how she managed this. During the interview Laura identified herself as her biggest obstacle in her own life, that was holding her back, she had to move through this and give herself permission to have the life that she dreamed of.   Biggest Learning: To TRUST myself To believe I could figure it out.   Favourite Quote: Do one thing that scares you everyday. - Eleanor Roosevelt   Theme Song: I will Survive - Gloria Gaynor   Superhero Name: Invisible Laura   About Laura Laura is a recovering perfectionist and overachiever who is obsessed with working smart, creating an abundantly rich life and decluttering the things that no longer serve her. She is an Advisor, Teacher and Author who specializes on perfectionism. She is the host and creator of Not Safe for Work (NSFW) podcast. She has over ten years of advising, leadership training and educational experience working at New York University, University of Maryland- College Park, University of Missouri-Columbia and Pace University  She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at Syracuse University and a Master of Arts at the University of Maryland – College Park.   Connect with Laura Facebook Twitter Instagram   Interview Links and Resources Laura's Website Laura's Podcast - Not Safe For Work  

Amy Simpkins shares with us what it took for her to leave her 20 year career as a rocket scientist to become a lifestyle design strategist.   Amy shares how she had lost her passion, her inspiration, and her drive to continue toward the goals of her childhood and any desire to "climb the corporate ladder." Instead she found that she wanted new goals: flexibility to travel, time with her kids, and most of all, the opportunity to have a more powerful, personal impact on the world.   This realization rocked her.   She began to question everything, down to who she really was at her core.   For so long she had identified "who I am" with "what I have done or will do," especially when it came to her career, that she realized she didn't really know that much about herself anymore.   And so began a year long (and beyond!) exploration of herself as a human BEing, not a human DOing.  An exploration of who she is RIGHT NOW, as an adult, with wonderful and unique experiences behind her and new passions and interests in front of her.    Biggest Learning: You have those urges for a reason. Pay Attention. It can be done, You can do it!   Favourite Quote: If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them. Henry David Thoreau   Theme Song: Erin Shore (instrumental) - The Corrs   Superhero Name: The Phoenix   About Amy: Amy Simpkins is a former rocket scientist who spent 10 years in the corporate world designing and flying spacecraft.   Since hearing The Call, she is now a Lifestyle design strategist, coach, and founder of Life Architecting.   Her new mission is to help mid-career professionals bust the myth of work/life balance, rediscover what they need to truly THRIVE, and to design and build impactful, resilient, beautiful lives from the raw material of that deep self-knowledge, exploration, and grace.   My coaching practice is called Life Architecting because I believe we all have the power to architect lives that are impactful, resilient, and beautiful.   Architecture brings together art and science, form and function, beauty and structure, yin and yang.   As architects, we must carry the vision for our lives and we must also determine how best to execute that vision within the boundaries of reality.   Boundaries don't have to be roadblocks, they can be points of leverage from which to build magnificence.     Connect With Amy: Facebook Twitter Google+   Interview Links:   Amy's Website   Work with Amy    

In this episode JJ Carolan shares how she ignored post natal depression and ended up in the Psyche ER. It was following this pivotal moment that she was forced to listen to her inner voice and is now joyfully expecting her second child.   JJ tells us how she believes she ended up at this crisis point due to the pressure of trying to “keep it all together” and live up to EVERYTHING that women are expected to do. She was working as the Clinical Director of an agency providing therapy to kids with Autism, long hours.   Raising a newborn that I had to leave at daycare sometimes 12 hours a day!   AND she was trying to live up to attachment parenting, making her own organic baby food, helping her parents keep their house tidy (she lived with them at the time) despite the newborn, and never mind be a wife and friend ~ trying to keep up going to all the social events like a happy mom should. She kept dogging away at this pace while her soul was dying piece by piece, every moment she was on the road driving 5-6 hours away while her daughter was in someone else’s hands.  While her marriage crumbled under the weight of all of this.  While she started sabotaging her career and high profile job, mailing it in, cutting corners.   She was on complete autopilot. Discover what happened when her body and soul had, had enough and she found herself on the psche ER ward.   Biggest Learning: Speak your truth.   Favourite Quote: The end of a Mary Oliver poem called 'The Summer Day' "Doesn't everything die at last, and too soon? Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"   Theme Song:  All I Ask - Crowded House   Superhero Name: Hurricane Kitty (yes like the beer!)   Interview Links:   JJ's Website   Facebook     Post Partum Depression support