About Me
During my mid to late 40's, I started feeling dissatisfied with certain areas of my life; I felt bored by the 9-5, hating that Monday morning feeling. I felt stuck in a rut and unfulfilled and exasperated by my career, a career that I'd strived hard to achieve. I worked Mon to Fri and I was (and still am) a wife and mother with a household to run. I realised that I craved new learning and experiences, new opportunities to look forward to. I predominantly started rediscovering myself around the age of 49 to 50, both in a spiritual sense and in doing activities well outside of my comfort zone, (ice bath, cold water swimming, fire walk). I'd also commenced studying various courses.
Now I'm in my early 50's, I know that I'm also experiencing the peri menopause. I've quit the HRT for medical reasons but it means I'm often tired, achey, warm! I practice mindfulness and meditation, Journalling, gratitude, goal setting, affirmations, dispelling limiting beliefs. I attend a weekly yoga class and a monthly gong bath. All of these activities help to keep me grounded, clear headed and focussed.
If any of the above sounds familiar or resonates with you and you feel stuck in a midlife rut or are stagnant in an area of your life, then I'd encourage you to explore what is available to you through the pages of my website. Perhaps you are a recent empty nester or you just feel there should be something more to life. However, I believe what I offer holistically and spiritually can benefit any woman regardless of age and circumstance.
My Journey
20's to 40's
In 1994, I qualified in a BSc (Hons) Degree in Geology. Immediately after completing this course, I commenced what became a 30 year career in the Public Sector. During this time frame I married and I had a daughter. In 2016, I completed a QCF Level 3 in 'Supporting Teaching & Learning in Schools'.
During & Post Pandemic, I became an Open Water Swimmer who swam throughout each season (including winter) in a Cotswold lake. In addition, I had joined a Hatha and Yin Yoga weekly evening class which I still enjoy to this day.
The cold water swimming inspired me into attending a Wim Hof Breathing and Ice Bath Workshop in a beautiful church in Oxford, run by two of his daughters. For charity, I did a Fire Walk. The extremes of the cold and the hot were a test of my endurance and my ability to embrace 'out of my comfort zone' activities solo.
Out of My Comfort Zone
Finding my Purpose
At the start of 2022, I attended a 3 month programme where I was coached by Life Design & Business Empowerment Coach Kate Taylor. This led me into attending Kate's 'The Awakening' weekend festival of wellbeing, self care and connection on my own in September 2022 and then flying solo to her week long Holistic Retreat in Ibiza in October 2022. I returned to the same White Isle Retreat in the Autumn of 2023. I was rediscovering myself at the age of 50!
Holistic Study & Qualifications
In 2023, I completed the IPHM Accredited Soul Awakening Academy 'Introduction to Spiritual Life Coaching Diploma' which led me into training in a 'Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioural Coaching' Diploma, a 'Mindset for Success Coaching' Diploma and subsequently a 'Chakra Balancing and Energy Healing' Diploma in early 2024. In Spring 2023 I was trained and attuned in a First Degree in Reiki. In Spring 2024, I attended a 'How To Hold Women's Circles' online immersive run by Gemma Brady, the founder of Sister Stories.
Hosting Women's Holistic Workshops
I ran my first Women's Workshop 'An Introduction to Holistic Well-being' in Spring 2024. We worked with the energy of the New Moon.
I'm currently studying a 'Crystal Healing' Diploma. I intend to complete a 'Neuro Linguistic Programming' Practitioner Course and a 'Positive Psychology' Diploma.
Get in Touch
If what you have read resonates and you have any questions about my holistic work or information on my website, please do contact me.