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In today's nourishing episode of the Bravehearts Rising podcast we are mixing things up as my wonderful editor and friend Katie Still interviews me.

Together we talk about my upcoming wedding, tradition and the origins of the name Bravehearts Rising.

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Topics discussed include:

• Wise Woman Unknowing Poem [4:10]
• What Bravehearts Rising means [5:58]
• Wedding planning, convention and genderr [14:27]
• Reverence and our connection to nature [19:12]
• Huntington's, genetic testing and Lisa's ability to sweep things under the rug [29:53]

Resources mentioned:

1. Bravehearts Rising Interview with Meg Kissack - Choosing Yourself
2. Bravehearts Rising Interview with Cameron Airen - Exploring Gender and Identity
3. Alok Vaid-Menon - gender non-conforming writer and performance artist
4. Be a Free Range Human (2nd edition) by Marianne Cantwell
5. I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

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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In this magickal episode of the Bravehearts Rising Podcast I speak to the delightful Reverend Gail M. Loveschock. She's an interfaith minister, human behaviour specialist, spiritual counsellor and storyteller amongst other things.

Together we explore so many interesting topics including the importance of ceremony and simple ways you can create space for more magic in your life, recovery and psychological safety as well as what it means to have faith. She also tells us how she came to be an interfaith reverend and what it means to be interfaith.

If you are feeling anxious or are a lover of slow living, then this episode is the perfect tonic.

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Topics discussed include:

• The importance of ceremony and how we can bring more of it into our lives [4:53]
• Feeling safe and what our nervous system needs [9:32]
• Trauma and the road to recovery [17:17]
• What it means to be an interfaith reverend and Gail's story of what led her to become one [21:45]
• The universe, unhappy spirit and that feeling of ‘not-enoughness’ [28:48]
• What is faith? [26:33]
• One or two things you can do to start exploring spirituality - response to a listener’s question [48:03]

Resources mentioned:

1. Wander Women Scotland [Instagram]
2. Mastering the Art of French Cooking - Julia Childs

About Reverand Gail Loveschock

Gail Love-Schock is an Interfaith Reverend and the world’s first and only Energy Transformation Strategist. She has helped thousands of people move through radical change, moving closer to love and celebration through meditation, ceremony, ritual, mentorship, and retreats.

Gail’s ministry focuses on the taboo subjects of life including sex, money, and death, all of which enable people to live a rich, vibrant and meaningful life today.

 Accredited by One Spirit Interfaith Foundation, she has featured in global outlets such as The Sunday Times, New York Post, The Sunday Post, and Psychologies.

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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 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


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In this episode of Bravehearts Rising I talk to the warm and wonderful Queen of Being Seen -Jenny Kovacs, Queen of Being Seein. She is a visibility specialist who is passionate about helping others shine their light and have a greater impact.

Together we explore showing up in the world as your whole quirky self not just for others but for yourself too, especially when things feel tough. We also talk about your ability to make a difference and what to do if you want to speak up about something but feel scared. This leads us to a conversation about Black Lives Matter. If you're looking for some inspiration and a confidence boost, this episode is for you.

Topics discussed include:

• Feeling deeply as a child [2:50]
• The ripple effect: everyone has their own version of power.  [21:15]
• The ‘M’ Word - Jenny’s take on manifestation [30:06]
• How can you be positive when things are difficult or painful? [35:41]
• Magic happens when you embrace your oddness [55:00]
• How to to speak up about something controversial when you feel scared and Jenny’s experience of speaking about the Black LIves Matter movement [56:54]

Resources and inspirational people mentioned:

1. Enid Blyton - The Wishing Chair; The Faraway Tree
2. Wayne Dyer - I Can See Clearly Now
3. Nicky Campbell - BBC Radio 5 Live
4. Marianne Williamson
5. Edwene Gaines - The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity

About Jenny Kovacs

Jenny Kovacs is the creator of the Visibility VIBES System™ The Speaking Out Authentically™ Programme and Presentations That Sell™

Jenny has helped thousands of people to stand out and confidently get out there. Working with companies, businesses and individuals alike, Jenny speaks to, trains, and coaches ambitious people and outstanding organisations that are tired of being invisible.

Jenny Kovacs shows you key essentials to be seen, heard and noticed; positioning you with credibility as the go to person in your organisation and field, to raise your profile and professional visibility.

Fun facts: she used to sell delicious cakes and loves the Prodigy.

Website | Queen of Being Seen Facebook Page | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube

About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach and Recovering Perfectionist. 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 live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.

Stay in touch and receive reminders to be kind to yourself, by signing up here: Nourishing Notes

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In this episode I talk to the amazing career coach and co-founder of Project Love, Selina Barker.

She tells us about her Big Beryl Adventure and shares with us her own emotional journey that came with her decision to rebel and create an intentional, wholehearted life. We then  explore some practical things you can do to start creating change in your life.

If you are struggling to be kind to yourself or are feeling stuck, then this episode is for you! It is filled with stories of healing, inspiration and laughter. This really is a heart-felt exploration of what it looks like to come alive - messy bits and all.

Topics discussed include:

• Selina’s Big Beryl adventure and how it’s shaped who she is today  [03:36]
• Becoming present to sadness [09:52]
• Setting intentions and the importance of taking time to reflect  [18:30]
• Defrosting, unravelling and biscuit bunnies [22:07]
• Embracing your rebellious spirit [39:00]
• Bringing ideas to life with this simple project approach to life [43:00]

Resources mentioned:

1. Watch a short video about Selina's Big Beryl Adventure
2. Be a Free Range Human (2nd edition) by Marianne Cantwell
3. Steve Jobs' Stanford Inauguration Speech
4. The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben
5. The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks
6. Zen and the Art of Falling in Love by Dr. Brenda Shoshanna
7. The Goodbye Hello Journal by Selina Barker and Vicki Pavitt [Project Love]

About Selina Barker

Selina is a coach, online course creator, writer, podcaster and co-founder of Project Love. For the past 12 years she's been making it her business to help people design lives and careers they love. She's a big believer that we are all artists of our own lives and that any dream we want to bring to life, can be done by turning it into a practical project.

Over the past 5 years her focus has turned towards love and relationships and growing Project Love with her biz wife, Vicki Pavitt. They offer a mix of online courses, coaching and life design tools, including the popular Get Ready for Love course and the Goodbye Hello journal. And every fortnight they cosy up to co-host their Project Love podcast.

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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 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

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If you are craving a dose of inspiration and a grounded approach to help you move forward with a project, dream or idea, then this episode is for you!

In this episode of the Bravehearts Rising podcast I talk to the ever-inspiring Marianne Cantwell. She is the author of Be A Free Range Human, the founder of Free Range Humans and a TEDx speaker - “The Hidden Power Of Not Always Fitting In”.

We take a deep dive on what it takes to create a life on your terms without getting lost in all the noise of today's busy, online world. We cover everything from dealing with anxiety, the benefits of being highly sensitive and how you can turn your big dreams into small, grounded steps.

Topics discussed include:

• The real reason Marianne decided to re-release the book [6:06]
• What to do if you’re feeling anxious or up and down [7:29]
• The gifts of being a highly-sensitive empath [08:25]
• The three free-range - your attraction style [20:10]
• The project approach and what do you do when you feel like you can do anything? [23:41]
• The Chameleon Dilemma [31:12]
• Life in ‘The Bonus Round’ [50:09]

Resources and inspirational people mentioned:

1. Be a Free Range Human (2nd edition) by Marianne Cantwell
2. Dorie Clark - Entrepreneur and host of the Interesting People dinners
3. Finding Your North Star: How to Claim The Life You Were Meant to Live by Martha Beck

About Marianne Cantwell

Marianne is the author of Be A Free Range Human, the founder of Free Range Humans. She left corporate life over a decade ago, and spent years travelling the world full time with her laptop (before all the cool kids were doing it!). Today she lives between LA, NYC and London, and still travels to quiet beach spots often.

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About your Host - Lisa Pascoe

I'm Lisa and I'm an Intuitive Life Coach and Recovering Perfectionist. 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 live in Southsea with my partner Bekky and our wire-haired sausage dog Henry. I have a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.

Stay in touch and receive reminders to be kind to yourself, by signing up here: Nourishing Notes

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In this episode of Bravehearts Rising I talk to the wonderful broadcast journalist, hypnotherapist and whiskey tour guide, Katie Still. Multipassionate and curious by nature, Katie is a shining example of someone who follows their heart. She shares with us a slice of her practical Scottish upbringing as well as her journey into the media industry. Finally, we explore what it takes to create a life centred around freedom, how to keep your working life fresh and how important it is to back yourself.

If you're feeling flat or uninspired and are in need of a boost, then this episode's for you.

Topics discussed include:

• Worrying about what others are thinking and creating your own inner mentor [08:37]
• Katie’s rare ‘wobble’ in China [10:33]
• The power of asking for help [11:54]
• How Katie made her way into the media industry [15:10]
• Doing what it takes to create security for you and your family [21:51]
• Trust and keeping things fresh in your work life [22:33] 
• The Sochi Winter Olympics and a triumphant tale of self belief in the face of doubt [33:05]
• That time Katie looked very silly at an internship [46:20]

Resources and inspirational people mentioned:

1. A fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
2. Superstition by Stevie Wonder
3. Merlene Ottey, Jamaican former track and field sprinter
4. A piece about Katie's earlier adventures

Please note: I link to Amazon because I find it's the easiest way. I would always encourage you to support your local book shop where possible.

About Katie Still

Katie is a broadcast journalist, videographer, teaching fellow, hypnotherapist, whisky tour guide and poly tunnel keeper! She spent years at the BBC working on sports-related stories, which she then left to pursue a new life adventure. At the heart of everything she does is storytelling, creativity and freedom.

After years of travelling and living away from her family, Katie has returned to her roots and now lives in Speyside, in the the north east of Scotland. Along with her partner Emily, they are building a cabin in their garden to rent out and host retreats. 

When she's not away filming or tourguiding, Katie can be found pottering about in her polytunnel or out walking her two wee sausage dogs, Winnie and Beatrice.

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About the Host - Lisa Pascoe

Lisa is an Intuitive Master NLP Practitioner, and Recovering Perfectionist. She is on a mission to help empaths and highly sensitives to tap into their inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. 

Lisa currently lives in Southsea with her partner Bekky and their wire-haired sausage dog Henry. She has a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.

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In this episode I talk to wellness coach Paula Lawson. Together explore the power of silence and why some of us find it so uncomfortable. We also talk about daring to do things alone, writing as a tool for self awareness, the problem with  'self love' and how you can start reconnecting with yourself. If you're currently feeling lost or ancious, then this episode is for you.

Topics discussed include:

• Why do we find silence so uncomfortable? [2:04]
• How Paula went from being frightened to be alone to craving alone time [3:00]
• Things to try, if you’re experiencing anxiety [08:50]
• The power of journaling [15:15]
• Understanding your drivers: shoulds vs wants [27:00]
• The problem with ‘self love’ [41:31]

Resources and inspirational people mentioned:

1. Eckhart Tolle - The Power of Now
2. Dr. Joe Dispenza - Becoming Supernatural
3. Kris Carr - Crazy, Sexy Diet
4. Rebecca Campbell - Light is the New Black
5. Paula's mentor, Chiti - Chitterlove on Instagram

Please note: I link to Amazon because I find it's the easiest way. I would always encourage you to support your local book shop where possible.

About Paula Lawson

Paula Lawson is a health and wellness coach based in the North East of England where she lives with her husband Andy and their two dogs Chester and Willow. 

She’s a big lover of the quiet life, meditation, hiking, mountains and celery juice! She’s been vegan since 2018 and believes in eating a plant-based diet for optimum health. She also believes that our mental and emotional health are equally if not more important than diet.

Back in 2010 she was the most poorly she’s ever been. Gradually she began to invest more time and energy into her wellbeing. Through mindset and lifestyle changes she was able to overcome severe anxiety, depression, binge eating and low self-esteem.

Her passion for health and well-being led her to train as a certified health and wellness coach in 2016. In addition, she draws on over 11 years’ experience as a secondary school food and nutrition teacher to offer one-to-one coaching, workshops and retreats for those wanting to prioritise their well-being.

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About the Host

Lisa is an Intuitive Master NLP Practitioner, and Recovering Perfectionist. She is on a mission to help empaths and highly sensitives to tap into their inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. 

Lisa currently lives in Southsea with her partner Bekky and their wire-haired sausage dog Henry. She has a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.

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In this wisdom-filled episode I talk to the inspirational and very grounded drag king artist Majic Dyke. We take a deep dive into identity, embracing who you are when no-one is around and where to start if you struggle to like yourself.

If you are currently in the messy middle of your own transformation and trying to work out who you are at your core, then this is the episode for you. Together let's create a world where we are all free and safe to show up as who we really are!

Topics discussed include:

• The relationship between identity and honouring your truth [13:50]
• Constantly seeking answers outside of ourselves [16:38]
• The things that kept Majic going through the hard times [18:30]
• Being a big stage presence as an introvert [22:01]
• Boundaries and how to enforce them [25:51]
• Self love and mental health: advice for people who struggle to like themselves but want to learn how [30:27]
• Giving yourself permission to exist as you [36:16]

Resources and inspirational people mentioned:

1. The Four Noble Truths by His Holiness the Dalai Lama
2. Indya Moore - an actor and model who is also transgender and non-binary.
3. Brooklyn Wright - Entrepreneur and founder of the Boi Society

About Majic Dyke

Majic Dyke is a non-binary drag king artist based in the Washington DC area. His work is centered around uplifting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and he uses his platform to teach people about self love and self acceptance. Turning pain into power is something that motivates him to keep sharing his life experiences with the world.

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About the Host

Lisa is an Intuitive Master NLP Practitioner, and Recovering Perfectionist. She is on a mission to help empaths and highly sensitives to tap into their inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. 

Lisa currently lives in Southsea with her partner Bekky and their wire-haired sausage dog Henry. She has a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.

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In this episode I chat with web-designer, queer writer, mentor and plant lover, Yarrow Magdalena. What I love about Yarrow is how they weave the magical and the practical to create a grounded, delicious life. Together we talk about navigating uncertain times, the magic of embodiment and the benefits of herbalism. If you're currently experiencing a period of change and need some grounding, then this is the episode for you.

Topics discussed include:

• Yarrow’s story and how they ended up with two seemingly different businesses: Daydreaming Wolves and Yarrow Digital. [02:35]
• Practical tips for navigating anxiety and financial uncertainty [08:55]
• Decision-making overwhelm [11:38]
• The different layers of embodiment [13:25]
• Gender fluidity [19:58]
• Boundaries - cultivating a consent culture [25:25]
• Herbalism and brexit [27:00]

Resources mentioned:

1. The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
2. Insight Timer App - A free app for meditation and sleep
3. Emergent Strategy by Adrienne Maree Brown
4. Pleasure Activism by Adrienne Maree Brown

“There is an art to flocking: staying separate enough not to crowd each other, aligned enough to maintain a shared direction, and cohesive enough to always move towards each other.” - adrienne maree brown

About Yarrow

Yarrow Magdalena is a queer writer, pleasure activist, body worker, celebrant and plant lover who supports soft folks in reclaiming embodiment and a connection to nature through everyday magic and ritual.

In addition to running her The Magic of Embodiment membership and offering custom readings and rituals she also hosts Daydreaming Wolves – a podcast for dreamers who are into authentic conversations about healing, everyday struggles and everyday magic.

Yarrow also runs a web design + tech studio called Yarrow Digital which supports small businesses in building heartfelt, sustainable online platforms made to hold big dreams and beautiful communities. She specialises in custom made WordPress sites as well as easy to understand tech support, offers no-nonsense business mentoring and runs a low cost DIY Small Business School.

Website | Patreon | Daydreaming Wolves

About the Host

Lisa is an Intuitive Master NLP Practitioner, and Recovering Perfectionist. She is on a mission to help empaths and highly sensitives to tap into their inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. 

Lisa currently lives in Southsea with her partner Bekky and their wire-haired sausage dog Henry. She has a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.

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In this episode I talk to creative coach and storyteller Vaska Trajkovska, founder of the Curious Cat. We explore how you can create your own curiosity practice to start seeing more beauty and possibilities in life. We talk about the importance of storytelling and connection. She also tells us about her miserable Christmas and what helped her shift her perspective on things.

Note: This episode is full of joyful, practical ways you can start creating more magical sparkles in your every day life.

Topics discussed include:

• What to do if you feel stuck and have no idea where to start [05:40]
• Boredom as the birthplace of magic [08:32]
• Certification and the loss of community knowledge [11:30]
• Exploring beauty [23:15]
• Creating your own sanctuary [33:55]
• Permission to grieve your life’s losses [50:29]

Resources mentioned:

1. Free Range Humans by Marianne Cantwell. New edition of the book is due out in September 2019
2. The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
3. The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams. Vaska mentions a version by Michael Hague and this is hard to find. 
4. Julia Smith Ceramics - check out her amazing moon mugs!

About Vaska

Vaska is a creative coach, storyteller, documentary maker and all round Curious Cat. She has a background in social anthropology and places the human experience at the heart of everything she does. Sensitive and intuitive by nature, she believes that by sharing our stories empathy, compassion, connection, and kindness can flourish.

Vaska is passionate about helping people tell their stories, and finding the magical sparkles in the ordinary everyday. Alongside her creative coaching, she also helps people record the stories of their loved ones to be passed down the generations. 

She lives by the sea and is the host of The Curious Cat podcast.

Life Stories Website | Creative Coaching | Instagram | The Curious Cat Podcast


About the Host

Lisa is an Intuitive Master NLP Practitioner, and Recovering Perfectionist. She is on a mission to help empaths and highly sensitives to tap into their inner wisdom, and thrive in a noisy, modern world. 

Lisa currently lives in Southsea with her partner Bekky and their wire-haired sausage dog Henry. She has a penchant for cake, oracle cards and walks in the woods.

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