The wisdom messenger podcast: Menopause consciousness with Kate Codrington
In this episode, I interview Kate Codrington and we discuss the changes of consciousness during menopause. Kate is a mentor, author, speaker, and artist with 30+ years as a therapist. Her book Second Spring: The Self-Care Guide to Menopause was named among NYT's...
Spring Equinox: Connecting with Dandelion Wisdom
The spring equinox marks that perfect moment of balance when day and night stand equal, inviting us to pause and reflect on balance, and opposing forces in our lives. This weekend, I'll be leading an equinox ceremony for my local community, centred around the...
The wisdom messenger episode 14: birth consciousness with Alison Shaloe
In this insightful conversation, midwife and lactation consultant Alison Shaloe shares her 30-year journey supporting women through pregnancy and birth. She discusses her work at the Sacred Fertility and Birth Sanctuary and offers a refreshing perspective on how...
Rhythm as Medicine: The Transformative Power of Daily Drumming
You may have heard about various approaches to mental health - from talking therapy to medication to meditation. But there's a powerful, ancient practice that's gaining recognition in modern science: drumming. Research shows that drumming can profoundly impact our...
Drum Microdosing: The Simple 5-Minute Ritual That Can Change Your Life
You may have heard of microdosing of plant medicine, a grassroot movement, driven by communities rather than corporations, where people take sub-perceptual amounts of a psychedelic plant or plant substance (for example psylocibin or LSD) without experiencing...
Beat Procrastination with the Drum: How Rhythm Can Help You Take Action
If I show you a frame drum and tell you it can help with procrastination, does it make you roll your eyes? Does it trigger thoughts like, “What’s this hippy nonsense?” And yet, you might be surprised to learn that drumming has a solid scientific foundation. Years...
The Wisdom of Winter: Embracing Natural Rhythms in a ‘Always-On’ World
In early January, I felt a familiar disconnect: while my body craved hibernation, the world buzzed with "new year, new you" messaging. This jarring contrast led me to reflect on our relationship with rest, productivity, and natural cycles - both as a scientist and...
From Guidance to Power: My Journey Through 2024
If you've been following my blog since 2017, you'll know I love doing these year-end reviews - they're like a public reflective diary, helping me process and share my journey. For about five years now, I've also chosen a word for the upcoming year, using an...
Drum journey to review 2024 and connect with the energy of 2025
We are approaching the winter solstice, a time of rest, pause, and reflection In Celtic traditions, the Winter Solstice (around December 21st) holds deep significance as it marks the longest night of the year and the rebirth of the sun. It represents a turning...
The Wisdom Messenger podcast episode 13: Caroline Leon on Conscious Business Growth
In this insightful conversation, business coach Caroline Leon shares her journey and philosophy of ethical business practices. She discusses how she helps coaches, healers, and teachers build sustainable businesses without resorting to manipulative marketing...