Hi Friends! We have had issues with the sound tech in the studio - this is the last episode with this slight issue and it has now been resolved moving forward. I thought it was best to release the episodes anyway, however frustrating. All fixed now! :)

This week we are discussing healing from bullying and gaslighting. A topic I am very well versed in, having suffered through bullying in my younger years, in adult relationships and even at work. This episode covers how to heal from the negative self perception bullying can create, along with how to unwind yourself from the gaslighting or victimhood that bullies often use as a tactic. You are more than what others have said to you, and you deserve to be kind to yourself. Together, I hope we can overcome.

Much love - until next week,

Cass

(15:50) Reclaiming your power

(17:55) Acknowledge the Experience

(21:29) Seek Support

(26:23) Rebuild Self-Worth

(28:12) Set Boundaries

(33:30) Reclaim Your Voice

(36:36) Empower Your Body and Mind

(38:47) Redefine the Narrative

(40:46) Affirm Your Worth Daily

(43:42) Manifesting your desired reality

(48:30) ”Bluebird” by Charles Bukowski

Affirmations for Manifesting a Bully-Free Life

Happy New year 9 Lives family! Here is a celtic myth retelling to ease your transition into this new chapter. I remember this story being told fondly growing up in scotland, I do hope you enjoy.

See you next week for another Whisper of Wonder.

Cass x

It's time to build your dream avatar for 2025! On the eve of 2025 I have created a special follow along episode for you. We cover how to set goals that you will actually stick to, how to visualize for success, and how to manifest your fitness goals. We will journal, create vision boards and delve into some guided meditation. Reinvention is a powerful tool - so grab a notebook and a pen, and let's create some magic.

(07:47) Why build your avatar?

(09:08) Making space for change

(17:34) Goal setting 101

(23:00) Visualization and manifestation

(32:03) Taking action

(37:45) Closing thoughts

MERRY CHRISTMAS FRIENDS! Welcome back to 9 lives Whispers of Wonder!

This week I am reading you a little folk tale about a Fir Tree that wanted to grow up. This story is all about learning to be present and grateful for everything we have in our present, without constantly having to push for more or better.

I hope you have a wonderful christmas, relax, enjoy and I will see you next week for another Whispers of Wonder.

Always love!

Cass

Hi friends! Thank you so much for tuning in this week. In today's episode we discuss how to turn low mood into high motivation. I cover the physical, mental, and spiritual tools you need to unlock your inner athlete and start to win. Remember - ANYONE is an athlete, we all deserve to cultivate that level of discipline and positive visualisation for ourselves. Your Olympics are your life, so let's act like it!

Until next week!

Cass ✨

(14:59) Discovering your why

(22:07) Unlocking your inner athlete

(37:51) Building Resilience

(45:09) Turning consistency into obsession

(55:37) Closing thoughts

(56:15) ”To Hope” by John Keats

Welcome to 9 Lives Whispers of Wonder, a weekly fairytale or myth read by Cassia!

Fantasy, imagination and play are important parts of our wellbeing, and so I decided to read you a story each week!

Grab a cup of tea, relax, and enjoy.

Catch you next week for another storytime.

Always love!

Cass

Hello friends! Welcome back to 9 Lives Podcast. I am so delighted to be back! Thank you for your patience whilst I took some time out.

This week we are discussing mental health breakdowns, burnout, learning to live with big failures, and how to dust yourself off and get back up. Life is messy, and never linear. We must learn to live in the nuance of it all. I hope this episode can serve as some relief in this era of hustle culture.

I'm looking forward to a season of honesty, toolkits, poetry, follow alongs, hopeful ramblings, special guests and so much more.

Thank you for being here!

Always love,

Cass

(02:03) Honest life update

(04:51) Success at all costs, the hustle is not worth your health

(19:19) And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.

(20:11) What is burnout & why are so many young people experiencing it?

(23:14) Workplace expectations, are they toxic?

(26:31) Productive exercise vs unproductive exercise

(36:54) How to get in touch with your soul over ego

(41:40) Sitting with your loneliness

(43:29) Taking mental bookmarks of meaningful moments

(50:19) Health markers to look out for in depressive episodes

(51:54) Closing thoughts

(53:35) "If" by Rudyard Kipling

I can't believe how fast these two seasons have flown by. Next time you see me - after a short break - I'll be coming to you from my own 9 Lives studio!

This podcast has been the best lesson in discipline, consistency and doing things even on days you don't really feel like it. To finish the season, I wanted to chat to you and answer your questions about mindset, fitness, running, recovery and much more.

Thank you friends, until next season!

Love always

Cass xx

A real honour to be joined by athlete, ultra marathon runner and businesswoman - Lucy Davis - on today’s episode. 

I’m so proud and feel very privileged that Lucy felt 9 Lives was a safe enough environment to open up about the impact of competing and participating in multiple endurance sporting events has had on her self esteem over the years. We discuss her life growing up as a swimmer and gymnast as well as her experience recovering from an eating disorder in her early twenties. 

Lucy is nothing short of extraordinary in her endeavours but her daily anxieties and worries are extremely ordinary. We talked about finding peace among your people, recognising when it’s time to pause and how exhausting it can be existing in your masculine energy in so many areas of your life. 

I hope you can all take something away from this episode that encourages you to be kind to yourself and to relieve the pressure. 

Love always

Cass xx

Welcoming my friend and long-time creator, Zanna Van Dijk to 9 Lives! Getting to know Zanna over the past 6 months has been an absolute joy and this conversation really encapsulates the inspiration and empowerment that I - and hundreds of thousands of others - draw from Zanna's experiences and mindset.

This chat is one about finding balance after burn out, maintaining friendships in adulthood and creating boundaries among many more topics.Hope you take something from this and in Zanna's words, don't forget to slow down and look after yourself.

Love always,

Cass xx

(00:15) Introducing Zanna

(03:47) Zanna's 4 Lives

(06:55) Fear and bravery

(12:00) Advice for beginner runners

(20:00) Where do you attach your value?

(20:55) Nothing is worth your health

(24:55) Refining success through friendship

(27:43) How to find new friendships in adulthood

(37:40) Setting boundaries

(41:44) Hosting hiking trips all over the world

(47:47) Jody Lynn Poem