Shame-less Stories

In this raw and radically honest episode of Shame-less Stories, I am joined by my partner in crime and Editor-in-Chief of Haus of Wisdom magazine, Buckso Dhillon. We dive deep into the journey that brought us from a chance meeting at a personal development event, to working together on something truly powerful.

Buckso shares her powerful awakening story - growing up in a large immigrant family, discovering her voice at 13 (literally), defying cultural expectations, overcoming grief, losing her voice (again - this time metaphorically and physically), and eventually reclaiming it as a fierce advocate for truth and authenticity.

We talk about the birth of Haus of Wisdom, why traditional magazines don’t cut it anymore, and why sharing our messy, magnificent stories without shame is a spiritual act. If you’ve ever felt like the odd one out, questioned your path, or wanted to be more YOU, this conversation is for you.

Buy your tickets to the Be More You event on Friday 6th June 2025 in Derby here

You can find out more about Buckso and Haus of Wisdom here:

Instagram: @thehausofwisdom

Website - https://hausofwisdom.com/

LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/buckso-dhillon-894384212

Facebook - @iambuckso

Buckso's book recommendations:

Biology of Belief by Dr. Bruce Lipton

The Power of the Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy

*trigger warning - the themes of baby loss, miscarriage are discussed*

It is with such honour, and I am grateful that the powerful Marie Ferguson, a feminine embodiment leader, empowerment coach and global platform speaker from Australia, joins me this week on Shame-less Stories.

Marie and I met on a women’s summit and hit it off immediately; it was her passion for storytelling that lit a fire under my own desire to share stories. Marie has achieved so much over the past year, including building three businesses, supporting over 160 leaders from 14 countries, and speaking on 22 platforms.

Along with speaking about her triumphs, Marie also shares with me her traumatic experiences of miscarriages, and her journey of growth and transformation, including her decision to undergo a self-initiation process, and her current pregnancy!

We discuss the importance of owning one's story, not allowing others' narratives to define oneself, and the need to navigate life's messy moments with grace and integrity.

Marie also talks about shame and how it can be overcome by embracing self-love and self-care.

Ultimately, this episode serves as a call to action for women to reclaim their narratives and support one another in their journeys.

You can reach Marie on her socials:

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marie.ferguson.792/

So excited to welcome this week, Dragon Priestess Yolandi Boshoff, as my guest on Shame-less Stories.

As a soul coach and healer, Yolandi has guided clients from more than 35 countries to the remembering of their Divine Souls again.

I invite Yolandi to discuss the journey of self-discovery, authenticity, and the impact of shame. In this show we talk about the importance of community, sisterhood, and collaboration, as well as the power of working with dragon energies and reclaiming women's stories.

Yolandi is a force of nature, with the ability to change lives and ignite passion in those around her!

To learn more about Yolandi and her work you can find her here:

www.yolandiboshoff.com

Today’s a very exciting episode of the Shame-Less Stories Podcast – as we hit episode number 13 – lucky for some, we are delighted to announce our collaboration with publishing imprint, The Unbound Press.

To announce this exciting step for us, we are joined by rebel leader of The Unbound Press, Nicola Humber.

The Unbound Press will be the headline sponsor of Shame-less Stories, aiming to amplify both their work and commitment to storytelling.

Nicola shares her journey from a corporate finance background to becoming a hypnotherapist and coach, and eventually the publisher of The Unbound Press.

She recalls a significant experience from her childhood where she was publicly shamed for her writing, which led her to reflect on shame and its impact.

During the show we also discuss the importance of allowing writers to express themselves uniquely and authentically, rather than trying to homogenise their work.

Nicola is passionate about writers needing to give themselves permission to write and share their stories, rather than waiting for external validation; and how shame can play a part in holding writers back from sharing their true selves.

Along with a few menopausal-pauses, it’s a show packed with gold. Can’t wait for you to tune in!

To learn more about the Unbound Press and the unique approach you can find out more at www.theunboundpress.com and www.nicolahumber.com

Join me for a chat with Serena Fordham, Founder of ProspHER and Author of ProspHER(ish).

Serena's mission is to educate and empower women across the globe, to achieve their professional aspirations, to fulfil their true potential, and to live the lives they ultimately desire.

In this episode, I speak with Serena about her journey from being made redundant while pregnant to creating a thriving community for women entrepreneurs, including the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry, the importance of mental health, and redefining success on our own terms. Serena also shares with me her insights on the power of community, and the necessity of flexibility in work-life balance.

You can find out more about Serena here:

Website - https://prospher.co.uk/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/serena-fordham-ba-hons-cmgr-fcmi-%E2%9C%A8%EF%B8%8F-896256b3/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/prosp_her/

This week I am joined by Ceryn Rowntree, a storyteller, primal witch, and priestess, as she shares her background as a therapist, coach, medium, and teacher of spirit. We also discuss our journey together and the importance of storytelling; exploring the reinterpretation of traditional stories from a modern, feminine perspective, and the importance of embracing one's true self, the journey of self-discovery, and the challenges of maintaining personal power and alignment in different life situations and ages.You can find out more about Ceryn here:Website - https://www.cerynrowntree.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CerynRowntreeInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/cerynrowntree/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC60iXFCesbHf5j5k_GykV7gSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5nvT62FToMzkujkhGvDDZY

It's our tenth episode!

Joining me this week is the wonderful Caroline Burns, an intuitive menopause alchemist from Lincoln. It’s Caroline's mission to empower women through menopause with knowledge and practices for sustained change and renewed self-confidence.

Caroline and I chat about our personal journeys with menopause, highlighting the challenges and lack of understanding surrounding the topic. We also share our own experiences working in predominantly male environments, and the importance of self-care and support during menopause. Caroline shares her perspective and approach on life as she navigates and guides others through this rite of passage.

You can find out more about Caroline here:

Website - https://reviveintuitive.kit.com

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/revive_intuitive

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/reviveintuitive

Join me for a chat with the lovely Natty Beatts, who is a psychic development expert and DNA activator, a healer and trance channel, dragon keeper, author, singer and multi-dimensional business coach.

She specialises in astral programming and deep energy clearing through all timelines, to help people experience full magic and completely redesign their reality.

Living with full access to the powerful, energetic, and psychic technologies that are embedded and encoded within our DNA and soul matrix is the ultimate goal, and this overarches everything Natty does.

You can find out more about Natty here:

Website - https://nattybeatts.com/

YT - https://www.youtube.com/c/morewithnatty

IG - https://www.instagram.com/nattybeatts/?hl=en

FB - https://www.facebook.com/nattybeatts1/

TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@nattybeatts7

Join us for a chat with Kay McCready, a global award-winning Emotional Resilience Expert, Trauma Practitioner and 9D Breathwork Facilitator. Kay specialises in helping people navigate life's challenges, heal emotional wounds, and rebuild their inner strength. Drawing from personal experiences of overcoming trauma and adversity, Kay is committed to guiding others toward a life of emotional balance and fulfillment.

You can find out more about Kay here:

Website: https://www.mccreadys-empower-you.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kay.mccready.3

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-mccready-27a0a5189/

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

**Trigger warning - this episode contains discussions of sensitive topics and traumatic events, including drug addiction, child sexual abuse and domestic abuse. Listener discretion is advised.**This week, we are joined by Ryan Harland, author of the acclaimed memoir "Riding the Storm," who has bravely stepped forward to share his harrowing story, using his own experiences to drive systemic change and empower others to reclaim their lives.

Ryan's path has been marked by unimaginable adversity. As a child, he endured sexual abuse and physical violence at the hands of his own father, a trauma that would cast a long shadow over his formative years. The devastating loss of his beloved brother only compounded his pain, sending Harland into a downward spiral of depression, toxic relationships, and a desperate search for purpose.

You can reach out to Ryan here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-harlanduk/

and you can find Ryan's book here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-harlanduk/