The Soul Retreat

I loved this conversation with Nicole George, founder of The Intuitive Life Hub; a community of women experts, helping guide you towards
Mind + Body + Soul connection.

In this episode we talk about:

• Developing our intuition.
• Recognising signs from the Universe.
• Knowing our true self.
• Human Design.
• Trusting we have all the answers already.
• Navigating doubts and fears.

The final instalment of the adopted identities series: When you don't feel capable

(6 key identities we adopt that may be stopping us from reaching our full potential).

In this short episode I talk about:

• The crippling behaviour of comparing ourselves to others
• Our perception of success
• Staying in our own lane for overall contentment 

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I'm an intuitive Soul Coach, Energy Healer, Yoga Teacher and I help clients transform their lives in a variety of ways.  I'm passionate about holistic health solutions and love to teach about healing ourselves from the inside out, trusting our inner guidance and believing that the life we truly desire is there to claim.

Adopting Identities Part 5: I'm not worthy

It's the penultimate episode that looks at the 6 key identities we adopt that may be stopping us from reaching our full potential.

I talk about:

• The pedestal concept
• Making sense of each other
• Our shadows
• Ways we give our power away
• Self-leadership and making a decision to change

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I'm an intuitive Soul Coach, Energy Healer, Yoga Teacher and I help clients transform their lives in a variety of ways.  I'm passionate about holistic health solutions and love to teach about healing ourselves from the inside out, trusting our inner guidance and believing that the life we truly desire is there to claim.

Adopting Identities Part 4: Not Feeling Enough PLUS the self-coaching method

It's the fourth episode that looks at the 6 key identities we adopt that may be stopping us from reaching our full potential.

I talk about:

• Core Beliefs and where they come from
• Why we're enough as we are
• Personal stories of feeling this way and what's changed for me
• Defining success
• Becoming aware of your thoughts and how to check yourself
• The self-coaching method (see below)

Adopting Identities Part 3: Feeling Insignificant

It's the third episode that looks at the 6 key identities we adopt that may be stopping us from reaching our full potential.

I talk about:

• My personal take on this identity
• Looking for validation outside ourselves
• Why I almost didn't publish this episode
• A desire to connect with those curious about trying the yoga path

I'm an intuitive Soul Coach, Energy Healer, Yoga Teacher and I help clients transform their lives in a variety of ways.  I'm passionate about holistic health solutions and love to teach about healing ourselves from the inside out, trusting our inner guidance and believing that the life we truly desire is there to claim.

Adopting Identities Part 2: "I Need to be Perfect"

It's the second episode that looks at the 6 key identities we adopt that may be stopping us from reaching our full potential.

I talk about:

• Where your perfectionist tendancies may derive from;
• How the need to be perfect can lead to inaction;
• Working towards a growth mindset;
• Plus stories from personal experience.

I'm an intuitive Soul Coach, Energy Healer, Yoga Teacher and I help clients transform their lives in a variety of ways.  I'm passionate about holistic health solutions and love to teach about healing ourselves from the inside out, trusting our inner guidance and believing that the life we truly desire is there to claim.

Adopting Identities Part One: Our need to Belong

It's in our nature to want to belong.  

In this short episode I talk about 'not belonging' and how this impacts us, plus I offer perspectives and ideas for you to consider so you don't need to attach to this identity.

This episode is the first part of a series of episodes where I discuss 6 key human identities and ways to move beyond them.

I'm an intuitive Soul Coach, Energy Healer, Yoga Teacher and I help clients transform their lives in a variety of ways.  I'm passionate about holistic health solutions and love to teach about healing ourselves from the inside out, trusting our inner guidance and believing that the life we truly desire is there to claim.

Today we're talking trauma bonds and breaking old patterns.  What's a trauma bond?  Here to explain all is Eve Bradley, an abuse recovery mentor and coach who helps survivors of domestic and narcissistic abuse to break their trauma bond, reclaim their identity and grow their self-worth.

This is a powerful conversation that will open your eyes to what's going on energetically, emotionally and physically when a relationship becomes toxic.

We discuss self-leadership, coming home to yourself, victim healing and recovery, faith in a power greater than you and so much more.

I'm joined by 'mindset ninja' Erica Jones to discuss the topic of authenticity and vulnerability.  

Personal growth happens when we drop out of conformity and live in alignment with our truth, but what does this mean and how do we go about making these shifts in our life?

In this episode we discuss re-framing thoughts, how this impacts our actions, daily practices and letting go.

After 11+ in the Oil and Gas industry, Erica left to pursue her dream of becoming an entrepreneur.  By listening to her soul and by doing what lights her up, she created The Virtual Jones; a business offering virtual assistance to support entrepreneurs and small businesses so they can focus on doing what they love to do most.

Erica is currently offering 'IG Playdates' where she'll teach you how to use Instagram and all it's features for your business, in less than a day.  I'm lucky to have experienced this offer myself; Erica has an incredible knowledge of social media and I highly recommend her services.

It's time to stop looking externally to experience this emotion.  We are made of love.  It's part of who we are, yet somewhere along the way we became disconnected from our essence and started to look outside ourselves for answers.

I'm on a mission to share the magic of energy mastery; to help others rediscover who they are at their core.  Love is the highest vibrational frequency we can experience and it's never gone anywhere.

This episode is currently only available on Spotify due to the music I've included at the end.  (Spotify Premium users will hear the whole song whilst others will only hear a preview).  Music plays an important role in my life; it evokes so many memories and emotions and I choose to listen to the songs that hold dear memories, light me up or make me feel good.  This particular song is from one of my favourite films and I just couldn't resist sharing!

In my work, I help you on your journey home to yourself.  Reach out to me if you'd like to find out more about my intuitive soul coaching.  In this episode I talk about holding the energy of love.  If you feel resistance to this, perhaps there is some inner work needed to help you release blocks. I can help you.

Having faith in the not yet seen.  This is a concept that is hard for many of us, especially in a world where we want to be in control of everything.

I'm joined by one of the most creative and articulate people I know, Kristi Nellor; a friend from my soul coach training who also happens to be a successful designer, author, wife, parent and so much more.  Kristi knows as well as most, what it means to go all in, work hard and reap the rewards AND what happens when the rug is pulled from beneath your feet!  

Tune in to hear our conversation from back in November 2021 when I ran a virtual retreat for my online community which covers so much from vulnerability and courage to mindset, surrender and trust.

In my first episode back I talk to Stacy Cordova Diaz (from Season 2, Episode 6).

We discuss our personal journeys in Soul Care and cover topics like choosing to live in a flow state, developing intuition, conscious parenting, Human Design and so much more including healthy practices that have helped us navigate the ups and downs of modern life.

Self-care, Soul-care - is there a difference?  

I also remind you of how surprising and magical life can be.

Kelly Signorini returns for another conversation with me, this time to share a new protocol to support those suffering from symptoms caused by menopause.

This episode is for every woman, at any stage in life.  

If you're listening in June 2021, Kelly is looking for volunteers to take part in a free study.  Kelly will teach you a new breathing protocol and will support you for the duration of the trial.  Results will be shared with the Breathing School in London where the protocol was developed.

Volunteers can be from any part of the world and at any stage in their menopause journey.

If you're listening after June 2021, Kelly can still offer guidance and support.

Allan from Samsara Sound Healing talks about his passion for gongs and his journey in exploring sound as a healing modality.

This episode was recorded during Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK and a key takeaway from our conversation is that sound healing is accessible to everyone.  It's becoming more and more popular with sound/gong baths popping up all over the country and overseas.  We also talk about its availability online and how everyone, including children, can benefit.

In this episode I chat to Cassandra about her business, Sensitive Soul Fine Arts.

You'll hear how Cassandra has harnessed her intuition and creative skills to offer clients a truly unique experience.  Cassandra painted an Energy Portrait for me recently which we discuss in this episode, and you'll hear news of her latest offering launching in May 2021; Grieving Forward with Art.

I loved my conversation with this beautiful soul. A key take-away from this episode is: Follow your passion and you'll find your purpose.

If you're like me and are mesmerised by the beauty of the night sky, and in particular 'Mamma Moon', then this episode is for you.

In January 2021, I joined Emma's Online Moon Circle to learn more about living in alignment with the lunar cycle.  Emma shares so much wonderful insight and wisdom; I just had to invite her to be on the podcast!

[We experienced a few technical hiccups during our conversation so please bear with us :)]

"I'm not flexible enough for yoga"
"I don't have time for yoga"
"I'm too fat/thin/old/young/impatient/tired/unfit .... for yoga"

Sound familiar?  

Kelly and I met through Yoga Scotland's Foundation Course and went on to teacher training together through the British Wheel of Yoga.  With a further array of training and qualifications under her belt, Kelly shares her views on yoga myths and reasons not to practice, as well as talking about her own experiences and passions.

With confusion over what to eat and how best to nourish ourselves perhaps it's time to consider a new approach to eating?

My guest this week is Madi Myers, a Masters-qualified Registered Associate Nutritionist who runs her own business; Non-Diet Nutrition.  Madi shares her holistic approach to food and health, and introduces us to 'intuitive eating.'

Here are the links discussed in this episode:

Madi Myers:

In this mini episode I talk about being a 'seasonal yogi' and also invite you to press pause on your day and take some mindful breaths.  I also share news of forthcoming topics for the podcast and invite you to join me for a special yoga class to celebrate the Winter Solstice on December 21st.

Elizabeth Young, Health and Life Coach and Yoga teacher, talks about using vision boards to manifest the life you desire.  This conversation delves into coaching and will hopefully leave you feeling inspired.

I was interviewed by my coach and mentor, Bree-Anna Vincent, for her membership community recently.  I wanted to share this so you can listen in and discover how coaching has helped me and to give you an insight into how I want to support others in the coming year.

When I think back to this time last year I wouldn't have dreamed of getting a coach - I thought this was a luxury that other people had.  However, somehow life led me on this path and it's been a transformational experience.  Bree-Anna is an absolute treasure and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to support her membership community whilst I train to be a Soul Coach. 

I was delighted to have the opportunity to be featured in a new online holistic health magazine recently, The Root and Branch.  In this episode I chat with the magazine's founder, Anita Bell, about how our interest in this lifestyle evolved and how Anita hopes to build a community of like-minded readers and businesses with a passion for wholesome living.

Listen to my chat with fellow yoga teacher and former rosacea sufferer, Jo Ozden.  I also have rosacea and when I discovered Jo and read her story of recovering from the skin condition - which we're told is incurable - I just had to invite her to share her story.

Jo mentors those who are in the grips of the condition and welcomes listeners to get in touch.  She has free resources available, including an E-book and Jo offers free 30 minute private consultations.

Stacy is a true advocate of self-care and shares how she's been motivating others to give themselves some love each day, to find joy and to feel renewed.

We discuss Stacy's story of being a burned out teacher, coping with family trauma and the incredible link she has to the eugenics movement in California which will be featured in the book she is currently writing.

You can choose to change your life, but, it will only change if you take action.  In this episode I share my thoughts on this, albeit in a messy kind of way this week! Inspired by a quote, I talk about what it means to me and invite you to consider what it might mean to you.

Gail Keyes Allen, Life and Money Mindset Coach, talks about her passion to inspire women in their 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond to create the life they once thought was impossible.  Gail is one of the most mentally strong people I have ever met, having overcome major life and health challenges. Gail is living proof you should never stop dreaming and believing in your worth.  This is an inspirational story from an incredible woman.  Please tune in, it might be the motivation you need today.

A little more about my background, how I ended up making a podcast and why I want to help more people through soul coaching.

You can find me on Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode Elizabeth talks about how she managed to walk away from a toxic work environment, and is now aligning with her soul to be a shining light in the world.  Elizabeth talks about her experience impacting on her health but how she's now found a creative outlet to assist in her healing journey.

After a long summer break I'm back!  

Tune in to this short Series Two opening episode for a hint of what to expect and to hear more about my new 6-week course, Freedom To Be You, starting in September 2020.

Amy Proudfoot, Personal Trainer and holistic health enthusiast, shares her personal story of self-destruct and the steps she took towards recovery.  

Amy discusses her party lifestyle, eating disorder, anxiety and depression and shares the daily practices that she uses now to keep her grounded, grateful, happy and healthy.

In May 2019 Jeff Brewster found himself lying in a hospital bed, a year later and he has transformed his life by committing to a Whole Food Plant Based lifestyle, and is 105 lbs lighter for it too!  Jeff and his family (wife and 5 daughters) now inspire thousands of others around the globe through their social media channels and new website.

Rachel Chamley runs her own mindset coaching business, Your Time Now.  Rachel is a living example of how re-training the mind can transform your life.  Rachel shares her own story and talks about the power of gratitude, tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique) and her own spirituality practice.  Prepare to be inspired!

Meet Katie Morland, founder of the fast-growing online community 'Mommy Needs a Laugh.'  Katie created her group as the Covid-19 pandemic took its hold on the world so she could enjoy some light-hearted fun and laughs with like-minded people.  This group is the epitome of community - people coming together to escape the serious stuff in life, being supportive and encouraging each another.  

Expect honest conversation covering all sorts from identity crisis to online Happy Hours, and from Face Yoga to supporting charities; oh and laughs too!

I've always been drawn to gemstones and crystals and in this episode I talk to kindred spirit, Keith Mitchell, about his love of working with these magical gems through his hand-made jewellery business, Kreations By Kam.

This special edition of the podcast has been made to coincide with the Conscious Market Online, by Slow Living Events, taking place from 6-7 June 2020.

Jade Gordon is founder of SONAMum Hypnotherapy; a business helping families from pre-birth and beyond.  We discuss the image of hypnotherapy - my preconceived ideas about it - and talk about how Jade's business is supporting families around the world, giving them a toolkit of practices that they can use throughout their lives.

Author of best-selling self-help book 'Be Free: A Holistic Guide to Freedom from Anxiety, Stress and Low Mood for Life,' Susi McWilliam joins me to talk about her personal journey.  As well as discussing the healing power of Reiki, Susi shares practical mindfulness exercises for you to join in with - just make sure you're not driving whilst listening to this episode!

Rosie Barron is a certified KonMarie Consultant who is helping clients de-clutter their homes and organise their lives through her business, The Tidy Coo.  We talk about overwhelm, where to start and hear practical tips to help in other aspects of day to day life.

In this episode, The Lifetime Coach - Lorraine Shaw, speaks openly about her own personal trauma that led her on a path to help others.  Expect honest conversation with some valuable advice for us all as we live through this unique time in history.   

This is an introduction to the Laura Loves Yoga podcast - only a minute where I explain what I hope to deliver in my weekly show.  If it sounds familiar that's because it's the same intro that features at the start of my first episode -  'What's inside Jo's Healthy Cupboard?'

In this episode I chat to Emma Armes - a former paramedic who's now running her own Pain Therapy business.  With an international clientele, Emma talks about her own personal journey towards a pain free life and how she is now changing the lives of so many others.

In this episode I talk to Jo Macdonald about her journey towards plant-based eating and how she has turned her passion into a growing business.  Jo talks about family life and shares her quick, go-to recipes to satisfy the whole household.