Is impostor syndrome stopping you from sharing your gifts with the world?
Impostor syndrome is a psychological pattern in which an individual doubts their skills, talents, or accomplishments and has a persistent internalised fear of being exposed as a "fraud". The term was coined in 1978 by psychologists Pauline R. Clance and Suzanne A....
Gently Easing Back into Work Mode: Self-Care Strategies After a Break
Yesterday was my first day at work after deliberately taking the long Easter weekend off. Since I became self-employed 11 years ago I learnt the hard way (through a couple of very severe burnouts) that pacing myself and giving myself proper breaks from work was...
The wisdom messenger podcast episode 9: An interview with Barbara Gail: Reclaiming the Rhythms of Life
In this Episode I interview Barbara Gail. Barbara Gail is a dancer, percussionist, and mentor in rhythm and hand-drum teaching. As a visionary, and inspired by Layne Redmond's Mob of Angels, she created Moonrise: Daughters of an Ancient Pulse and DrumRise! The Art...
A drum journey to meet the spirit of the Spring Equinox
Today is the Spring Equinox. One spiritual practice that has had a powerful transformative effect on me, and which I have not shared about in detail in this blog before, has been to become involved in wheel of the year ceremonies. In Celtic traditions, we used to...
The Power of Persistence: Changing Illogical Rules within maternity care
Twenty years or so ago, when I was swimming daily at my local public swimming pool, I managed to change the rules to allow the use of training fins. Prior to this, the pool had a blanket ban on the grounds of "safety", whilst also allowing the use of hand paddles....
The wisdom messenger podcast episode 8: An interview with Melonie Syrett : Drums – gateways to the heart and soul
In this Episode I interview Melonie Syrett. Melonie, known as The Drum Woman, creates commissioned and channelled drums, leads drum circles and conventions, holds drum birthing workshops and retreats, teaches facilitator training, and guides drum-based sacred site...
Authentic Outreach: How to Connect With Potential Clients Without an Agenda
A few years ago, I was struggling to grow my business and suffering from burnout. I thought I needed to be manipulative with my marketing in order to be successful and it felt so at odd with my values I just couldn’t do it. I spent time learning manipulative...
ADHD hacks: the tricks I use to overcome procrastination and actually get sh*t done
Since I got diagnosed with ADHD last year, one of the most positive aspects is that I’ve stopped beating myself up about certain things I’ve never been good at. For example, I’ve finally come to terms with the fact that I cannot function at my best without external...
The wisdom messenger podcast: An interview with Hollie Hope, the healing power of the sacred drum
In this episode, I interview Hollie Hope. Hollie is a mother, grandmother and an integrative healing arts practitioner, intuitive oracle and master of sacred sound. She has been supporting the community for the last 17 years through releasing traumas and...
Drumming a New Path: My Journey of Healing and Growth in 2023
Last year nearly broke me. Join me as I reflect on an epic battle for my child, my own mental health hurdles and ADHD discovery, and how making a drum unlocked deep healing, purpose and exciting new ventures. This is a story of overcoming obstacles through...