Welcome back to another solo chat friends!

Today I go deep into the what I consider to be the very toxic trait of perfectionism. Trust me when I say I am a VERY aware of what having this tendency feels like...and its not comfortable nor does it necessarily make us good at something! Often it just makes us feel stuck or 'not enough'.

I now consider myself a recovering perfectionist but its big work that I have had to unravel over time and also something that comes up frequently in my coaching work with Highly Sensitive Women

I this episode I cover:

I hope you enjoy this one!

Sending love x

LINKS

instagram https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

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Hello beautiful listeners and friends.

Today I have the amazing Ash Butterss as my guest. She is a fellow yoga teacher and someone who is deeply involved in the self-development and recovery space and is the creator and host of the incredible podcast Behind The Smile which focuses on smashing the stigma around addiction.

Ash has been sober since February 2020 when she made the brave move to go into rehab in Sydney as her life was falling to pieces around her. She was very high functioning and able to hold a great job but a tragic loss close to her home and heart bought her to her knees and she surrendered. At that time she wasn't aware that she would be finding a way to live without alcohol forever and thought she was just going to rehab to 'learn how to drink.'

She generously shares with us her story of addiction, loss and leaning into her newly found sobriety during lockdown in Melbourne while alcohol consumption in the city was at an all time high.

I celebrate Ash's vulnerable share and the incredible work she does in the recovery space as a Holistic Transformation Mentor who helps people step out from behind the smile and live their authentic truth.

I hope you enjoy her incredible story of overcoming.

LINKS:

Contact Lou

https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Lou's website https://www.loukelle.com/

Contact Ash

https://www.instagram.com/ashbutterss/

Hello beautiful humans

Ill let this weeks solo chat speak for its self!

Let me just tell you, while we can always set intentions and try to manifest an outcome that we want, sometimes we just need to let go, trust and see what's actually coming.

Recently I had an experience where I was reminded that as 'consciously' as I like to think I am about creating this life that I love, sometimes I need to let go and realise there is a greater plan for me. And the universe is supporting that plan.

My DM's are open to anyone who has similar stories to make me feel better about this one.

Sending love x

LINKS

Join me on my Conscious Creation Queen Retreat December 8-10 https://www.loukelle.com/coaching-copy

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Todays guest interview is with the incredible travel writer and author Nina Karnikowski.

I have absolutely LOVED Nina's writing for a few years and its an absolute honour to have her on the podcast to share her story of finding her feet as a young features writer in the newsroom, to her subsequent journey into the 'glamourous' world of full time travel writing, to the point where she had a heart breaking epiphany about the planet when she saw polar bears on melting ice caps on a trip to the Arctic.

Having worked as a travel writer for the past decade, Nina Karnikowski now writes about travel that conserves, educates and uplifts more than in destroys, and aims to demonstrate how travel can help solve societal and environmental problems.

She is the author of four books including the brand new memoir The Mindful Traveller and journaling prompt cards The Writer Within, as well as the sustainable travel handbook Go Lightly and the creative living book Make a Living Living.

We also chat about writing as a healing practice. Healing of ourselves and healing of the planet as we use this tool to create a clear channel to our highest self.

I loved this conversation so much. I hope you do too.

LINKS:

Nina's instagram

https://www.instagram.com/nina_karnikowski/

connect with Lou here

https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Hello beautiful listeners.

Today I have another short solo episode for you all about HEALTH and living in balance as a HSP.

While we might like to think that we can get away with burning the candle at both ends as High Sensation Seeking Highly Sensitive People, the truth is we really cant.

I have personally learned the hard way that if I don't prioritise my heath and wellbeing in ALL areas, I feel terrible and actually don't enjoy life.

When we invest into and prioritise our heath we get a FAR greater return than people who don't have the sensitivity trait - this is due to 'differential susceptibility' (being more affected by the good stuff as well as the bad stuff).

How good is that?!

In this episode I give you my Top Three Tips for moving towards balance and wellness as a HSP. Things that I consider non negotiable.

The first two you may be familiar with but the third is more high level stuff and it's what I continue to tweak in my own life.

I also recap our beautiful weekend away to the Metung Hot Springs. What a beautiful and health reviving place that is.

Much love!

Lou x

LINKS

Join the Soulful & Sensitive Mentorship here

Come of retreat with Lou here

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Todays episode is a such a sweet privilege to share. Sammie is one of the incredible trainers at the Beautiful You Coaching Academy where I studied and has been an incredible mentor for me, having worked 1:1 with her last year. In this episode we go so, so deep (and there are some juicy parts)

We cover:

I absolutely LOVED connecting with Sammie here and I hope you do too.

Much love, Lou x

LINKS

Connect with Sammie here

https://www.instagram.com/sammiesonjafleming/

Connect with Lou here

https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Hello beautiful friends and listeners

I am back in Melbourne after our big trip and what an incredible time of learning and adventure it was. I have always known that WANDERLUST is a big part of my life so when I am fortunate enough to 'scratch this itch', i'm here for it.

In this solo episode I bring some new science into the mix and discuss what it means to be (and travel) as a High Sensation Seeker (HSS) when you are also a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP). Where do you think you sit on this scale? Have you ever wanted to 'touch the fire' over and over again- even when it burns? Im guilty of this for sure!

I believe self knowledge is POWER and when we get to know the intricacies and nuances of our own body, mind and spirit we are better able to relate to ourselves and others in an empowered way.

Also, my new group mastermind the Soulful & Sensitive Mentorship is officially OPEN for enrolment and i'm so excited to kick off in September! I share more details at the start of this episode.

Much love, Lou xx

LINKS

https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Send me an email here

Come on retreat with me in Bali or Torquay details here

Trigger warning- pregnancy loss

Hello beautiful listeners

Todays episode is an emotional and delicate yet empowering conversation with the lovely Leah Leaver. She generously shares with us her brave story of motherhood that sadly includes the loss of two pregnancies, alongside the joyous and healthy birth of her two beautiful girls.

Leah wanted to share her powerful story with the intention of demystifying and reducing the stigma around pregnancy loss. She is somehow able to hold the duality of intense grief alongside the palpable joy of having her girls with her now.

We also discuss how her dedicated yoga practice evolved throughout the entire motherhood journey, why it's important that women have the highest level of support as they are bringing babies into the world and how she desires to assist other women who have been through similar experiences to her with the aim of reducing the isolation and loneliness that can be felt.

I deeply honour Leah for sharing so vulnerably and I have linked her contacts below for anyone who wishes to contact her.

Much love, Lou x

https://www.instagram.com/leah_leaver/

https://www.instagram.com/seedsofstrengthcommunity/

https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Contact Lou here

Hello beautiful listeners

Its so great to be back with another solo chat. Im LOVING living in London for part of this summer and today is in fact the longest day of the year. I truly feel the Solstice energy supporting me as I create and get back into work mode and my business. In this episode I give you a little run down on what life is like right now, including new offers that are coming up from me in the near future.

I also discuss why having a daily yoga practice of some kind is SO GOOD when you are a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and what a 'practice' might look like. There are so many ways to connect with yourself and I outline why its just so beneficial for our sensitive souls to have some time looking inwards. In this episode I go deep into my own experience of finding solace and healing through a yoga practice and also share how varied my practice can look like depending of where I am and how i'm feeling on any given day.

Lastly I discuss why I am re embracing minimalism! I love this philosophy and finding it again has made me feel so calm and abundant.

Hope you enjoy listening to my musings as must as I enjoyed recording this one.

Much love, Lou x

LINKS

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Book a retreat with me here

Lou's website here

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Hello beautiful listeners. Todays guest has a moving story to share with us. After having two babies with a man she loved, things became toxic and she found herself in a controlling situation. I want to allow her to tell this story in her own words, but let me preface this by giving a trigger warning. We discuss domestic abuse, mental health issues and suicidal ideation. Please see linked resources below.

Jade is an incredible woman with SO much wisdom to impart from her experiences and I feel excited and honoured to share her story of overcoming a deep, dark night of the soul. She is testament to the healing practices that she used to elevate her life to the beautiful place it is today. The same practices she now shares with others.

LINKS

Connect with Lou here

Lou's instagram https://www.instagram.com/lou.kelle.west/

Jade's instagram https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyintuitive/

RESOURCES

https://www.beyonddv.org.au/

https://www.lifeline.org.au/

https://www.1800respect.org.au/