Annie chats to Leanna, writer, theatre make and mum of two, all about her journey of becoming a writer and taking the plunge to producing her one woman show. Leanna's play, 'The Weight of Repopulating a Nation' explores her own Armenian heritage and the Armenian genocide, telling the stories of the women whose voices were not heard.

Annie chats to the wonderful Rebecca Stewart, womb woman and all round healer! We discuss menstrual awareness and connecting to your inner cycle as well as Rebeccas journey into this work. It's all really insightful stuff! 

To work with Rebecca, contact her through her instagram @rebecca_stewart. 

For more sacred story episodes follow Annie on Instagram @neat_annie 

Annie chats to Vicky from Rad Gurl Designs all about her journey of finding witchcraft, astrology and Aphrodite! From connecting back to yourself to discovering your potential through your natal chart... we've got it all covered! 

Find Vicky on Instagram @radgurldesigns 

For more Sacred Story updates follow Annie on Instagram @neat_annie 

In this chat with Joshua we talk about life living in an Ashram, Bhakti Yoga and Enlightenment in the modern world. This is a really interesting chat and I hope you enjoy it! 

If you'd like to know more or if you like to get in touch with Joshua, you can email him on [email protected]

For more Sacred Stories updates follow me on Instagram @neat_yoga

Thanks for listening! 

This week I chatted to Lydia, a self love coach! We talked about her journey with self love, dealing with grief and facing your shadows. 

This was a really informative chat and if you feel ready to start your self love journey, then get in touch with Lydia on Instagram @selflove.lydia

For more podcast updates, get in touch with me on Instagram @neat_annie 

This week we are talking to Caroline Dunne, the founder of The Plan Harrogate! She is a PT, Yoga Teacher and Nutritionalist that has created an amazing plan to connect your mind, body and spirit. It was a great chat and she gives some amazing tips for staying well in a world of stress. A very insightful chat and I hope you enjoy listening just as much as I enjoyed chatting to Caroline! 

You can find Caroline on instagram @theplanharrogate and keep in touch with all things Sacred Stories via my instagram @neat_annie 

As always, thanks for listening, 

Love Annie xxx

Welcome back to Season 3 of Sacred Stories! In this episode I'm chatting with Yoga Teacher and Inner Voice Guide Hannah Byrne. This is a really open and honest chat with Hannah. Hannah opens up about her experience of having an abortion and the impact this had had on her mental health. If you are affected by anything in this episode, please make sure you seek help by either contacting me or Hannah or one of the mental health services below. 

Contact Annie @neat_annie 

Contact Hannah @hanbyrneyoga 

Mental Health Services: 

Confidential support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

Phone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)

Website: www.samaritans.org.uk

Information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals.

Phone: Parents' helpline 0808 802 5544 (Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 4pm)

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk

Promotes the views and needs of people with mental health problems.

Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm)

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Phone: 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

In this episode we chat to Jo. Jo tells us her story about becoming a new mum and coping with post natal depression. We chat about how fitness, yoga, breathing and talking helped her come through it. 

Jo is very inspiring on Instagram and you can find her @jolyonsy or alternatively you can contact me on instagram @neat_yoga

If you are struggling or know someone who is it's important to get some support. I've listed some numbers and charities that can help. 

Apps you can download for support are:  Peanut and Mummysocial 

Charities who work with Post Natal Depression: 

PSS Parent and baby relations

0151 7025535

[email protected]

http://psspeople.com/help-for-professionals/mental-health-services/parent-and-baby-wellness

Panda Foundation

https://pandasfoundation.org.uk/

Free helpline 0808 1961 776

Email support [email protected]

Mental Health Support: 

Samaritans 

116 123

[email protected]

Mind Charity 

https://www.mind.org.uk/ 

This week I got to chat to Danielle! It was great to hear all about her journey into yoga and how she went from the fitness world to the yoga world. She's very inspiring about living her life to the best she can and I came away feeling great afterwards! Whatever it is that makes you feel good, Danielle inspires you to go and do it! 

To get in touch with Danielle her instagram is @danieo76 and for more information about Sacred Stories give me a follow on @neat_yoga 

Nat is a Sport Massage Therapist who is the owner of Falls Therapy. In this episode we chat about what injuries, looking after our physical and mental health and starting a business! It's a really inciteful episode and I learnt loads, I hope you do too! If you would like to get in touch with Nat, you can find her on instagram @falltherapy. 

For more information about Sacred Stories follow Annie on instagram @neat_yoga.