Evolve or Repeat with Susi McWilliam

Hello My Loves, I know so many of you have meditation questions, you want to start and build a consistent practice but it can feel overwhelming or you might think it's not for you. In this episode I debunk those myths.

I share:

My meditation story

Benefits of Meditation

What is the difference between meditation and mindfulness?

Breathwork

Types and styles meditation

Challenges faced Simple guided practice

Tools and techniques to support

I hope it inspires you to give meditation a go wherever you are on your journey.

Feel free to reach out for any support. With So Much Love Susi xx

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What can I say other than once you listen to this I guarantee you will want to reach out and try some of the healing modalities Joanna speaks about. In this episode we learn what is EMDR and CBT, and what are they good for supporting. We discuss the difference between psychologist and psychotherapists, we chat why people pleasing, low self worth and out inner critic can be so prevalent. I found it a deeply powerful and supportive conversation. Please reach and let me know what you think, or share with those you feel may benefit. Joanna is our Guest Expert this month in our Be Free Community and has given us access to the most incredible masterclass. “Effective ways to start building your self- esteem, quiet your inner critic, and start feeling good enough” . It is jam packed with support, broken down into easy to absorb sections. Join us we’d love to see you. With Love Susi xx

About Joanna: Joanna is a BABCP accredited senior CBT and EMDR therapist with 4 degrees in psychology and psychotherapy and over 15 years of clinical experience. She has previously worked as a therapist at the NHS, university counselling services and forensic services. Currently she treats adults and children at her private practice where she offers online sessions. She is also a creator of online courses: Re-Invent Yourself by Boosting Self-Esteem - helping people to become confident and let themselves shine; and How to Change Your Mindset to Attract a Suitable Partner - helping women to overcome patterns (often unconscious) of choosing inappropriate partners. Joanna’s areas of expertise include treating: trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), low self-esteem and helping her clients increase their happiness levels. Joanna is passionate about helping people to heal and rebuild their lives so they can enjoy life and achieve their full potential. She is a strong believer that, with the right guidance you can change your life at any stage! You don’t have to be stuck living your life that just simply doesn’t work for you. It’s up to you to take that first step and it is definitely worth it as she says - “We have one life so we better make it a good one!”

Connect with Joanna Website: https://www.embracingvenus.co.uk/

Counselling Directory: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellor_26702.html

FB Group for women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/skyrocketyourselfesteem/

Re-Invent Yourself by Boosting Self-Esteem : https://www.udemy.com/course/improve-self-esteem/?referralCode=74D4DB748F11439C1912

How to Attract a Suitable Partner by Changing Your Mindset: 

Hello My Loves,

Today I am welcoming my husband Stuart McWilliam to come live and chat with me. We started this podcast with the intention of discussing communication, however this podcast took some different turns and which lead us to discussing how to reach out for support, how to offer support and the male and female perspectives of communicating our needs for help . There is always help available, sometimes we just have to have faith and take that step to share how we are truly feeling. I hope it supports you. With Love Susi xx

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Hello Lovely,

Whether you are a parent of teens, have teen nieces and nephews or recognise that you were once a teen this episode offers so much incredible insight. In this episode we discuss why this period can feel so challenging for both the teen and parent. Anise discusses why the teenage brain is so different from the adult, she shares her teen archetypes and behaviours, and why communication is key during this time.

Such a fascinating and supportive conversation. I know I recognised my teen self as we went through this conversation.

Anise’s background. Teacher of 20 years (diverse roles in those years), Maths tutor, coach for young adults. Personal Development Coach and NLP Practitioner. Coaching and training with parents of teenagers so they can all have the relationship they want and deserve.

Find anise at www.anisefrost.com

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This episode shares so many incredible modalities to support you with your mental health. Gillian's inspiring approach to challenges offers us an insight into the strength and resilience that we can all access as humans.

In this episode Gillian introduces us to Emotional Freedom Technique (often referred to as tapping), why working with teens and supporting teen mental health really lights a fire in Gillian's Heart and how living in alignment with the 16 Guidelines offers a great framework to get curious in life.

I hope you enjoy this fascinating insight.

If you have a teen who you feel would benefit from the work Gillian offers, she has some funded places to offer teens who might not be able to access the sessions without some financial support. Businesses and individuals from around Scotland have come forward to fund the places. Amazing support and she is so grateful. With Love Susi xx

About Gillian and How to Connect:

Gillian has been passionate about health and wellbeing for many years, both in her personal and professional life, initially as a musician and latterly as a teacher and head teacher. Her mission is to share tools that she has used and is now trained in, so that others can begin to create their own tool kit for when they experience tricky times.

Gillian is an Advanced Accredited EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Practitioner and is also trained in Reiki, Mindfulness, EMMETT,16 Guidelines, using the outdoors and woodland skills as often as possible.

Gillian talks about working with teenagers past and present. Teenagers (remember you were once a teenager!) find life difficult and frustrating at the best of times, but throw in a pandemic and other issues, it gets multiplied a hundredfold. If our needs haven't been met and we haven't been heard as teenagers, the stress of our teenage years gets stored and leaps out later in life. Sometimes life can get a bit too much. We all have challenges along the way but now and again it can become overwhelming. People of all ages can be affected by stress and anxiety. Gillian enjoys working with families of all ages.

Gillian also uses her tools to work with animals but that's a whole other conversation!

Website: www.andbreathe123.com

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LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/gillianwatt, www.linkedin.com/company/andbreathe123

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Hello My Loves,

This is an additional bonus personal episode I felt guided to share with you. I am having a huge realisation around my energy and really wanted to discuss this with you. Having experienced burnout and ill health again I wanted to chat through why this is and what I am currently looking at to support myself and it's not what you think. Today I’m looking at masculine and feminine energy and the process of feeling and being rather than figuring out and logically looking at how to fix things. I hope it supports you. With Love Susi xx

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As you know Reiki is a huge love of mine and was a big part of my own healing process. Today I’m chatting with Reiki Master and trainer Josie Heslop. Josie is such an inspiring light in the world. Her intuitive wisdom is incredible.

In this episode learn:

What is reiki healing

The benefits of reiki

Misconceptions of Tarot

How to Use Tarot

Where to start if you’ve never used tarot before

I love this honest and authentic chat and I hope you do so.

With Love Susi xx

About Josie: Josie Heslop is a reiki healer, teacher & intuitive tarot reader based in Tarland, Aberdeenshire. She offers a connection to universal healing energy and guidance from your spirit team for connection to your truth. Josie is passionate about personal transformation and shining a light for you to return to your sparkliest and best self. Her straight forward, modern approach to healing will leave you feeling connected to the world around you and better able to cope with your day to day stresses. Josie's Reiki Training courses are for anyone who wants to dive more deeply into their healing journey, awakening to the true wonders of our universe.

Josie is not a fortune teller. True divination is not in seeing the future, but seeing the present clearly. Her tarot readings are like little notes of guidance from your spirit team providing clarity for your questions, connecting with your intuition when you feel paralysed by choices. Josie will give you the tools to help you move forward with confidence.

www.theredkitereiki.com

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Hello My Loves,

Delighted to be interviewing Eimear Zone on today's podcast. Eimear is an American based Confidence and Mindset Coach and Author of The Little Book of Good Enough. This seriously has to be one of the most incredibly jam packed podcast episodes. Boundaries is a huge issue for many of us. People pleasers listen up! Struggle to say no? Then this episode is for you. Eimear shares so much wisdom on confidence, boundaries and how we can feel enough. I know you will want to listen to this more than once!

Much Love Susi xx

About Eimear:

Eimear Zone Confidence Coach | Author | Voracious Reader | Coach to Creatives, Leaders and Entrepreneurs Eimear is a Confidence and Mindset Coach, and creator of The Elegant No method for boundary-setting.

She’s also the author of "The Little Book of Good Enough" - an impact focused guide to help readers quieten their inner critic, release themselves from the depletion of self-doubt, and ultimately own their worth. In her coaching she takes a "values first" approach to help clients uncover what they truly want to be about in life before digging in, throwing rocket fuel on the spark of their passion, helping them build the “challenge over comfort” muscle, and a pathway to their full potential. Eimear is a native of Dublin, Ireland and now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico with her husband and her 3 teenage children. She’s an avid runner, running her first marathon in 2019 to celebrate turning 50, consumes too much coffee, and considers chocolate an essential nutrient.

Links

Website: https://eimearzone.com/

Free Skyrocket Your Confidence: 7 Research-Backed Practices

https://eimearzone.com/skyrocket-your-confidence/

The Elegant No Course (Discover the ultimate antidote to people-pleasing) : https://eimearzone.com/the-elegant-no/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eimearzonecoach/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eimearzone

I do monthly webinars where I offer Free Training: the link is always on my Linktree https://linktr.ee/eimearzone

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Hello My Loves, Today I am sharing some tools and techniques to better cope with social anxiety. I’m explaining why social anxiety is currently increasing, what symptoms you may feel and how to reduce those symptoms. This episode is filled with easy and practical solutions to have you feeling more calm and in control in social situations. There's lots of helpful links below too. Much Love Susi xx

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Hello My Loves,

This week I am joined by nature lover, coach and wellness advocate Nicola Cook. Nicola is founder of Wild Wellness® . In this episode we discuss the benefits of connecting with nature, tips for anyone who struggles with sleep, stress and Nicolas THRIVE principles. We chat tuning into that inner voice, hiding your spiritual side and creating the space to tune in and connect into your truth. Find out more and how to connect with Nicola below.

Much Love Susi xx

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About Nicola: I’m Nicola. I live in the North East of Scotland in my country hideaway, surrounded by Nature, Trees and I am blessed to have a stream in my garden. I live with my fiancé, Will and my recently adopted 14 year old cat Cherie. I have a (soon to be) step son, Liam who is just turning 15. I am a Life & Wellness Coach as well as an inspiring nature enthusiast, Reiki healer, Aromatouch therapist and all-round wellness advocate with a passion for personal development and the planet. I help women let go of who they think they ‘should’ be, step into who they really are and thrive.

Stripping back the layers of conditioning, mindset and unhelpful beliefs and habits. To know they are enough, to stop worrying what others think and let go of judgment and comparison. I also help women connect to the beautiful, magnificent, powerful healing energy of Nature with my Wellness, Mindful group walks. My story is pleasing & perfectionism which left me feeling permanently stressed and anxious. My passion is to help as many women as possible to start now and not take the long route that I did. My new 12 week online group transformative programme uses my 6 Thrive principles to help you Stress Less & Thrive.

Connect with Nicola: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/wildwellnesscoaching

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