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 wisdom...
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...
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 of...
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 as...
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 intuitive...
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 point...
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 tactics....
Overcoming Overwhelm: The Story Behind The Calm Within Community
As holistic professionals, many of us are familiar with the feeling of being overwhelmed. We often take on the emotional weight of others – our clients, our families, our communities – while neglecting our own needs. We wear multiple hats, juggle countless tasks, and...
Finding Calm Within When Everything Feels Too Much: A Story of Hope and Transformation
Two years ago, my overwhelm was at its peak. The combination of mothering an autistic teen struggling with severe anxiety perimenopause and undiagnosed ADHD was a killer. The nights were worse. I'd jolt awake at 3am, my mind instantly spinning into an endless loop of...
Shrinking Mountains: Practical Tools to Transform Overwhelm
Every time I take a break from my routine, whether it's a holiday or just some time off, I always struggle a bit to switch back into work mode. After a period of relaxation, it can feel challenging to return to the many tasks that come with running a small business...