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  • S3 Ep #6 Quiet Revolutions & Giving Less F*cks with Eli Trier

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    Today on the Bravehearts Rising Podcast I'm talking to the brilliant Eli Trier. Based in the beautiful city of Copenhagen she is a community builder for Quiet Revolutionaries and is passionate about helping introverts with big dreams to get connected and build thriving, engaged communities so that they make their corner of the world a better place.

    In this episode Eli talks about community projects as powerful vehicles for change. She also shares with us her experience of being diagnosed with autism in her late thirties and how this gave her permission to be herself unapologetically.

    This is such a rich conversation and definitely one for you, if you want to make a difference in the world but find yourself worrying about what other people will think.

    Connect with Eli here: Website | Instagram

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner guidance to gently yet courageously navigate the world and your purpose, while also supporting your wellbeing. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

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    50 min
  • S3 Ep #5 Menstrual Magick and Queering the Cycle with Lottie Randomly

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    Today on the Bravehearts Rising Podcast I'm talking to the delightful Lottie Randomly. She is a menstrual health activist and educator who is passionate about bringing gender inclusivity into the menstrual movement.  Lottie infuses all her work with folk magick and also has a background in social justice approaches to mental health and resilience.

    Together we dive deep into conversation about all things menstrual. Lottie talks about cycle magick and connecting with the menstrual cycle as a guide. We also explore mental health and the need to take a more structural approach to wellbeing before finally talking about grief and transformation.

    Connect with Lottie here: Instagram

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner guidance to gently navigate the world and your purpose, while also supporting your wellbeing. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    You can find me here:
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    59 min
  • Minisode #1 - Having the Courage to Start

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    In this first ever minisode I'm talking about listening to your heart whispers and having the courage to get started. Think of these mini episodes as nourishing voice messages especially for you to get you thinking differently about things.

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    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner guidance to gently navigate the world and your purpose, while also supporting your wellbeing. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    You can find me here:
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    15 min
  • S3 Ep #4 Racism, Privilege & Unconscious Bias with Nova Reid

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    Today on the Bravehearts Rising Podcast I'm talking to the wonderful Nova Reid. Often described as a force to be reckoned with, she is a diversity and anti-rascism campaigner. Nova is a passionate advocate for equality and helping people be the change they want to see in the world. In 2019 she delivered a powerful TEDx talk entitled Not All Superheroes Wear Capes: How You Have The Power to Change the World.

    In this honest and frank discussion we dive into the topics of racism, privilege and unconscious bias. We talk about the importance of self awareness, the powerful silent majority and Nova offers up non confrontational ways to be an ally.

    This is such an important topic and I hope you get a lot from our conversation.

    Connect with Nova Here: Website | Instagram | TEDx Talk

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner guidance to gently navigate the world and your purpose, while also supporting your wellbeing. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    You can find me here:
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    1 hr 3 min
  • S3 Ep #3 Unbound Writing with Nicola Humber

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    In this episode of the Bravehearts Rising Podcast I'm talking to the delightful Nicola Humber. She is the author of Heal Your Inner Good Girl and Unbound, and is also the founder of The Unbound Press. 

    Together we talk all things writing. We cover Nicola's own journey to becoming an author, writing as a transformational process, the importance of trusting your inner knowing as well as the more practical side of writing including rituals and exercises to get started. If you've always wondered about writing a book, then this episode is for you.

    Connect with Nicola Here: Website | Instagram | Facebook

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner guidance to gently navigate the world and your purpose, while also supporting your wellbeing. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    You can find me here:
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    56 min
  • S3 Ep #2 Poetry & Speaking Your Truth with Tanya Markul

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    In this episode of the Bravehearts Rising podcast, I’m talking to the magical poetess and enchanted story teller Tanya Markul aka Thug Unicorn. 

    She is dedicated to helping others heal by holding sacred space for their stories. In this episode she tells her story of what led her to become who she is today and why vulnerability is so powerful. She also invites us to be bravely curious about telling our own stories. Tanya's poetry really speaks to readers at a soul level and I'm so excited to share this episode with you. Enjoy!

    Topics discussed include:

    • Being someone else to fit in [6:50]
    • Awakening and the messiness of healing [12:00]
    • Invite the possibility of telling your story with brave curiosity [18:57]
    • Belonging and identity [24:09]
    • Spiritual practices for grounding [32:00]

    Resources mentioned:

    1. The She Book by Tanya Markul
    2. Mary Magdelene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & The Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet by Meggan Watterson

    About Tanya Markul aka Thug Unicorn

    Tanya Markul is a poetess, enchanted storyteller and creative midwife. She started writing when she was six-years old. She used to scribble lines on top of lines and called it ‘poetry’. Early in life she discovered emotional pain to be a sustainable resource for her work—and hasn’t stopped writing since. Her themes explore heartache, loss, abandonment, rejection and mental health. In her words, she writes for the ‘rejected ones’ and to ‘revolutionise pain’. Her quotes, stories, poems and prose have touched readers around the world. She hopes to be a source of inspiration and empowerment for years to come.

    Website | Thug Unicorn on Instagram | Tanya Markul on Instagram | The She Book Trailer

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    I live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for vegan cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.
     
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    45 min
  • S3 Ep #1 Loneliness, Wild Women & Adventure with Anna Neubert-Wood

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    In this first episode of season 3 of the Bravehearts Rising podcast, I’m talking to the delightful Anna Neubert-Wood. She’s the director and founder of WanderWomen Scotland and  its her life's mission to empower women to get outdoors and own their adventure.

    Anna has such a wonderful energy about her and together we talked about flexi schooling, weekend loneliness, the need to unplug and our craving for real connection.

    This episode is full of nourishing food for thought. Enjoy!

    Topics discussed include:

    • Flexi schooling and Wild Mondays [4:38]
    • The importance of boredom  [9:00]
    • Being highly sensitive and a parent [26:15]
    • What is weekend loneliness? [30:12]
    • Making art from nature [36:58]


    About Anna Neubert-Wood

    Anna Neubert-Wood is the Director and Founder of WanderWomen Scotland Ltd, which offers outdoor activites with a mix of adventure, survival skills and mindfulness. Its mission is to inspire women to find adventure in nearby surrounds, encouraging them to press the Pause button to slow down and take some time for reflection and selfcare. enjoys taking small groups of women into nature, create community and facilitate healing, whether it's in the sea, in the woods, or walking barefoot and letting the grass tickle your toes. Born and raised in East Germany, she has now lived in London and Edinburgh for longer than half her life. She has turned her deep rooted craving for freedom and escape, stemming from gowing up in a politically suppressed country, her life mission with WanderWomen, empowering women to own their adventure.

    Website | Instagram

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    I live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for vegan cake, tarot cards and walks in the woods.
     
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    43 min
  • S2 Ep #8 Sobriety, Climate Change & Decolonisation with Samantha Moyo

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    In this final episode of season 2 of the Bravehearts Rising podcast, I’m talking to the multi-passionate and incredible Samantha Moyo. She’s a disruption doctor, activist, coach and entrepreneur. 

    I had so much fun recording this interview. We started with Sam telling us what led her to start a sober rave movement and went on to discuss unconscious bias, decolonisation and the importance of holding space for fear and vulnerability. Key for me was around climate change and inclusivity - when it comes to saving the planet, who are we saving it for?

    This episode is full of nourishing food for thought. Enjoy!


    Topics discussed include:

    • Sobriety, Morning Gloryville and Sam’s journey to becoming a sobriety advocate [2.59]
    • Unconscious bias and decolonisation [15:35]
    • Climate change and diversity [21.16]
    • The importance of speaking your discomfort and the fear of getting it wrong [25.32]
    • Making space for fear and vulnerability [32.00]
    • Practical tips for starting your own disruption mission [36.36]
    • Extinction Rebellion, intersectionality and the need to centre more than climate justice in talks around climate change. Who are ‘we’ saving the planet for? [43.45] 
    • What does it mean to be a great ally? [52.30]


    Resources mentioned:

    1. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
    2. Dare to Lead by Brene Brown


    About Samantha Moyo

    Samantha Moyo is a Disruption Doctor, Polymath, Activist and Entrepreneur. She founded Morning Gloryville, the original sober rave movement growing the community to 200,000 within 18 months and taking the brand to 23 cities. After selling this first enterprise, Sam went on to found Tamuka Global Limited an organisation that creates immersive learning experiences at the intersection of entertainment, activism and indeginous wisdom.

    Sam is one of the UK's leading Decolonial thinkers, being hired by organisations to facilitate conversations around diversity and decolonisation matters as well as exploring ways to create brand strategies from an indigenous lens. With a passion for empowering founders, Sam also offers coaching and consulting services to entrepreneurs on a disruption mission.

    Website | Instagram

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    I live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for vegan cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.
     
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    You can also find me here Website | Instagram | Facebook  

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    56 min
  • S2 Ep #7 Cancer, Healing & Community with Lauren Macdonald

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    In this episode of the Bravehearts Rising Podcast I speak to the delightful Dr. Lauren Macdonald. She is a psychiatry doctor, yoga teacher and stage IV cancer survivor. In this episode she so generously shares with us her own experience of being diagnosed with cancer, the loneliness she experienced and why community plays such an important role in the healing process.

    Topics discussed include:

    • Gut health, inflammation and disease [3:12]
    • The difference between being cured and healed [8:39]
    • Lauren’s cancer journey and how it shifted her perspective on life  [12:52]
    • The power of community in the healing process [35:00]
    • Trew Fields Festival - The UKs first holistic health and cancer awareness festival [47:00]

    Resources mentioned:

    1. Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
    2. Eat Pray Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
    3. Mind Over Medicine by Dr. Lissa Rankin
    4. Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds by Kelly A. Turner, Ph.D

    About Dr. Lauren Macdonald

    Dr. Lauren Macdonald is a psychiatry doctor, yoga teacher and stage IV cancer survivor. She is also the founder of The Holistic Healing Project, a podcast and online community that supports people on their journey towards better health, deeper healing and more conscious, connected living. Lauren is passionate about redefining health - not just as wellness of the physical body, but as integrated vitality for the mind, body, and spirit.

    Website | Instagram

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    I live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for vegan cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.
     
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    1 hr
  • S2 Ep #6 Positive Psychology & Dealing with Comparison with Serena Simmons

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    In this episode of the Bravehearts Rising Podcast I speak to the wonderful and very talented Serena Simmons. She is the founder of the Psychology School in Nottingham and it's her mission in life to help as many people as possible discover what it is that really makes them want to get up in the morning, and  help them do it!

    If you are struggling with comparison or giving yourself a hard time for not being where you think you should be, then this episode's for you. Enjoy!

    Topics discussed include:

    • What is positive psychology? [3:03]
    • What to do if you’re beating yourself up for not having all the answers [6:33]
    • The addictive side of social media [9:12]
    • How can we use our need for rewards so that it works for us [10:49]
    • Remembering why you’re here [17:49]
    • Shifting comparison [31:55]

    Resources mentioned:

    1. Conversations with God by Neal Donald Walsch
    2. The Diary of Anne Frank
    3. The Art of War by Stephen Pressfield

    About Serena Simmons

    Serena Simmons is a Chartered Psychologist and Senior  Psychology lecturer at Nottingham Trent University. She is also a psychology consultant specialising in behaviour change and peak performance. In addition to all of this, she is also the founder of The Psychology School. She regularly appears in the media to discuss her work, and her passion lies in helping people to change their lives, while having fun.

    Website | Instagram

    About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

    I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach. I am on a mission to help sensitive souls like you to tap into your inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. I do this through 1:1 coaching, soul-nourishing circles and events.

    I live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for vegan cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.
     
    If you'd like to receive reminders to be kind to yourself, sign up here for my Nourishing Notes

    You can also find me here Website | Instagram | Facebook  

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    53 min

About Bravehearts Rising

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Welcome to Bravehearts Rising, a podcast dedicated to empaths, deep feelers and lgbtq+ folks trying to find their way in the world. It explores what it takes to create a wholehearted life, one where…