This guided visualisation invites you into the sacred energy of the Fire Horse, a symbol of courage, transformation, and embodied freedom.

Together, we journey through the gentle shedding of what no longer serves you: old identities, heavy expectations, stored emotions, and inner constraints. Like the Fire Horse, you are guided to move from effort into ease, from holding on into letting go, and from motion into grounded stillness.

This is not a journey of force, but of remembering.A return to your natural rhythm.A soft reclaiming of freedom, grace, and inner strength.

✨ This visualisation supports you to:

* Release emotional and energetic weight

* Let go of outdated patterns and beliefs

* Feel safe to soften into stillness

* Reconnect with your inner power and freedom

* Embody grace, presence, and ease

You may wish to listen lying down or seated comfortably, allowing your body to fully relax. There is no right or wrong way to experience this, simply allow whatever arises to move through you gently.

Come back to this practice whenever you feel the call to shed, reset, and return to yourself.

If this journey resonates with you, I invite you to like, subscribe, or share it with someone who may need a moment of grounding and freedom today.

With love and presence,Sharon 🤍

In this episode Sharon is joined by psychotherapist, author and educator Karl Melvin, who works extensively with adults navigating family struggles and estrangement.Together, they explore what family estrangement truly means beyond the labels- emotionally, relationally, and somatically. Karl brings a clinical yet deeply compassionate lens to family dynamics and how awareness becomes the first step toward healing. This conversation is an invitation: to move away from blame, toward self-connection; away from silence, toward truth; and away from surviving family dynamics, toward choosing yourself with compassion.This conversation gently unpacks:What safety really means and how to begin feeling it in the bodyLearning to listen to our body’s signals and rebuilding trust from withinThe importance of not rejecting ourselves, even when we’ve been rejectedNavigating confrontation and conflict without shame, blame, or self-betrayalClinical insights and research around estrangement and relational traumaWhy being seen and heard is central to healingTaking personal responsibility for our healing without self-blame or judgementFind out more about Karl's work and book: https://www.karlmelvin.com/Your Host : https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com

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My guest today is Sara Slattery from the West of Ireland, She is a coach and mentor supporting women who are looking to bring deep changes into their lives with energy and impact. Sara has a background in community development, child welfare services, and now private coaching and training. Sara brings deep, real-world experience to the the table. She partners with individuals and organisations to rethink how we approach work and leadership - moving beyond hustle culture towards models that honour both performance and well-being. A wonderful warm and sensitive person, my conversation covers all areas of meeting yourself where you are now. What your core values areHonouring your own rhythm, creativity and intuitionWhat roles you are playing in your lifeFeeling exhausted and unsure who can support youFeeling seen and heardValuing YourselfWhat comes next You can reach out to Sara on https://saraslattery.ie/Find her on:https://www.instagram.com/saraaslattery/https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-slattery/About your Host: Sharon Fitzmaurice is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner, and Clinical Hypnotherapist. She hosts The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast, celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. She is the author of Someone Please Help Me, So I Did and Awaken Your Wellbeing, and founder of the Soulful Journeys Online Community.Sharon’s work centres on supporting others in recovering from trauma, nurturing emotional resilience and reconnecting with their inner wisdom. She believes healing is personal, sacred and possible for everyone, and encourages others to become the most authentic version of themselves https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com

Reconnecting with this beautiful soul has made my day, I was honoured to chat to Marilyn on my podcast after first meeting her in Ireland some years ago at a week long Mediumship Workshop with herself and James Van Praagh. It is one of those conversations that just flowed with love and connection. Marilyn Whall a mentor, offering spiritual teachings, medium and author from Sydney, Australia. Marilyn has worked professionally as a medium for over 20 years and has a client base that stretches from her home in Sydney Australia to New Zealand, the United States, Singapore, India and the United Kingdom. She has worked in the USA teaching along side James Van Praagh, Tony Stockwell, John Holland and Jose Gosschalk.Relying on evidence from the living survivors to authenticate messages from family, friends and loved ones in the spirit world, Marilyn’s work as a medium allows her to convey messages from the spirit world. Marilyn has a personal interest in mindfulness and philosophy and brings the passion through to her work with individuals and groups.She leads classes, performs public demonstration and offers private readings via zoom and telephone. Marilyn also facilitates & mentors her own development programs, titled ‘Allow Me To Be Your Personal Guide’ ‘A Beginners Guide To Spiritual Development’ and numerous other programs for those wanting to enhance their spiritual abilities.Renowned for her accuracy, compassion, and insight Marilyn has appeared on TV. Marilyn has been featured in Good Health & Medicine Magazine, The Sunday Telegraph, Body and Soul, The Times of India. Marilyn has been a featured guest speaker in the James Van Praagh chat room and also appeared as a guest medium on in Spirit TV. Marilyn has demonstrated in America at The Journey Within Church and been a guest speaker there. Marilyn has also been interviewed by Spirits Voice an on-line Community.To those who want to develop similar skills or gain a more comprehensive understanding of the spirit world Marilyn offers mentoring programs and ongoing classes and workshops. For more information please go to the Courses page.Marilyn is the author of two books that reflect her personal and spiritual journey. Her first, Knowing – A Medium’s Journey, shares the unfolding of who she is and her walk into the Spirit World. Her latest book, Growing – A Soul’s Journey, continues that path, offering heartfelt reflections, wisdom, and experiences that inspire readers to connect with their own soul’s guidance and the love that surrounds them.Find our more about Marilyn, her beautiful work and books through her website: https://marilynwhall.com.au/about-marilyn/Thank you for listening

My guest today is Alan Dempsey @EarthKindHealing from Tuam, Co. Galway in Ireland. Alan works with one to one clients to empower them to heal themsevles. He is trained in Shamanism, AMA Deus Reiki, Rahanni and a number of other modalities. He also hosts a group online twice a month called Earthkind Healing to bring healers and spiritual people together to work for the greater good of the Earth and humanity. His worked is guided by Spirit and he has worked on many sacred sites all over the world. Alan spoke of his own journey of seeing Spirit when he was younger, but didn't fully embrace the connection until later in his life. His journey is one of continuous growth and fulfil the work that has been entrusted to him. He has dedicated himself to the work of Spirit, to revitalise the Earth, and to help heal the wounds of the past. You can find out more about Alan's work through his website: https://www.alandempsey.ie/Find him https://www.instagram.com/alanthehealerhttps://www.facebook.com/AlanTheHealerSharon Fitzmaurice is a Holistic Wellness Coach based in the West of Ireland, dedicated to empowering clients worldwide to reconnect with their own inner strength and resilience. Since 2008, she has guided individuals on their journey toward healing and self-discovery, drawing on her personal experiences and deep understanding of emotional and mental well-being.

A survivor of childhood sexual abuse, Sharon openly shares her journey through years of anxiety and depression, which culminated in a transformative turning point in 1994 when she felt trapped in a cycle of pain. In her darkest moment, Sharon’s cry for help ignited a resolve not just to survive but to thrive. Determined to reshape her life, she began studying holistic healing techniques, building a comprehensive toolkit that she now shares with her clients.In 2018, Sharon published her first book, Someone Please Help Me, So I Did, recounting her personal story to help others feel less alone in their struggles. She has since published two more books, further solidifying her commitment to promoting mental, emotional, and spiritual health. Sharon also hosts a podcast where she highlights stories of resilience and the strength of the human spirit, reaching an international audience.Through her books, podcast, and coaching, Sharon continues to inspire others to embrace healing and self-compassion. Her mission is to offer a compassionate space where clients feel supported and empowered on their journey to well-being. Find out more: https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com

Today I’m delighted to welcome Dr Ger Moane, a psychologist, writer and shamanic practitioner whose work bridges the worlds of myth, human development and ancestral wisdom. For many years Ger was an associate professor of psychology at University College Dublin, where she specialised in human development, gender and sexuality — and that deep curiosity about what makes us human now infuses her writing with heart and depth.

Ger’s first novel, Keeper of Stones, transports us to ancient Ireland and the sacred landscapes of Newgrange, weaving myth, coming-of-age and the rhythm of nature into a story that reflects both the timeless and the timely. Her fascination with Irish myth, shamanic perspectives and our connection with the earth has resonated with readers and critics alike, helping the book reach the Irish Times bestseller list and earning praise from renowned voices in Irish literature.

I’m so honoured to have her here with us today to explore Keeper of Stones, her creative journey, and the deeper threads that connect story, spirit and our own unfolding paths.

To find our more about Ger and her book, please go to https://www.germoane.com

My guest this week Dr. Jeanne Comeau is a trailblazing soul-purpose catalyst who bridges the worlds of Fortune 500 leadership and metaphysical mastery to awaken human potential. With over 35 years leading high-impact transformation teams in global firms, Jeanne built a formidable reputation for strategic clarity, innovation and executive leadership. But her most significant leap was inward - departing the traditional business world to lead a new movement: one where authentic purpose, spiritual alignment, and lasting prosperity co-exist in harmony. Jeanne holds a Ph.D in Holistic Life Counselling from the University of Sedona, and bacherlor’s and master’s degrees in Metaphysical Science from University of Metaphysics. She is also an ordained metaphysical minister, a certified strengths and Leadership Coach through the John Maxwell Team and Gallup CliftonStrengths and a skilled Evolutionary Astrologer. In this episode we discuss:Pivoting your career and following the guidance of your soulHow evolutionary astrology helps us to discover your unique soul blueprintFollowing your North Star What role self-awareness plays in motivation and taking action.Soul-purpose coaching Find out how Jeanne can help you on your path https://jeannecomeau.com/Your host Sharon Fitzmaurice is a Holistic Wellness Coach, Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Speaker, and Host of The Sharon Fitzmaurice Podcast. She is the author of Someone Please Help Me, So I Did and Awaken Your Wellbeing, and the founder of Soulful Journeys Online Community.A passionate advocate for mental health awareness and survivors of childhood abuse, Sharon’s mission is to inspire others to heal, grow, and reconnect with their authentic selves. Through her work, writing, and conversations, she reminds us that within every story lies the power to transform and rise. https://www.sharonfitzmauricemindfulness.com

Sunshine Witchski is a trailblazing Psychic Medium, Spiritual Advisor, High Priestess, Reiki Master, and Recovering Alcholic. Known affectionately as The Pink-Haired Sober Witch, She is on a mission to help highly motivated witches in recovery rediscover their magick, align with their highest purpose, and live the abundant life promised in sobriety. As the visionary behind Illuminate: The Unschool of Sober Witchcraft, Sunshine has created a ground breaking space for witches in recovery to embrace their spirituality as a tool for healing. At the heart of this movement is the Sober Witch Life mobile app—the first of its kind—offering free, transformative resources, including the Sober Witch’s Tool Kit, weekly recovery circles, and an online community.For those seeking deeper connection and support, she founded The Recovery Coven, an exclusive membership that provides live workshops, powerful rituals, and a sacred space for witches to stay grounded, empowered, and magickally aligned in their recovery.Sunshine is also the author of Sober Witch Life: A Magickal Guide to Recovery—a deeply personal and transformative book written over her first five years of sobriety. This guide blends journal prompts, rituals, and magickal practices to help witches in recovery reclaim their power and heal in alignment with their spiritual path.In addition to her written work, Sunshine is the host of two powerful podcasts:✨ The Sober Witch Life—guiding witches in recovery through magick and spiritual empowerment.✨ The Deepest Spirituality Podcast—exploring the transformative power of deep spiritual practice.Beyond her spiritual work, Sunshine is also an award-winning software product manager and business operations expert who has helped major corporations reimagine their processes, foster innovation, and implement cutting-edge solutions that drive success.Website: https://www.sunshinereadings.com/

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Today marks eight years since I released my first book, Someone Please Help Me, So I Did.Looking back, publishing this book was a profound turning point, one that allowed me to transform my own lived experience into support for others on their healing journeys. It opened the door to deeper conversations about trauma recovery, wellbeing, and the resilience we all carry within us.

To everyone who has read the book, shared your own story, or reached out to explore your healing in a meaningful way - thank you. Your courage and openness continue to inspire the work I do as a wellness coach, therapist, and advocate. You remind me every day why reclaiming our voice and wellbeing matters so deeply.

If you are on a path of recovery, seeking healing, or longing to reconnect with yourself in a more authentic and soulful way, I warmly invite you to join me this January for my online program, Awakening Your Inner Truth.It’s a space created to guide and support you as you deepen into who you truly are.

Thank you for being part of this ongoing mission to empower others. Here’s to continued growth, connection, and inner freedom.

Sharon

Dr Caren Hession is a vocal coach, choir leader, creator, director and social entrepreneur specialising in leading voices on a path to self-discovery and empowerment through music.Drawing on 15yrs+ of training and education, from Music to Creative Arts, Philosophy to Neuroscience, Neuro-Linguistic Programming to Special Needs; Caren’s unique skillset, experience and intuition radiates a powerful formula for growth, healing and transformation, through her one to one coaching, self-development workshops, public speaking and live performance events. She is the creator of Born To Rise, Irelands 1st Self Development Programme through Music, and is currently leading a 100 Voice Choir for a live performance on the Town Hall Theatre stage.Having presented pioneering PhD research on many prestigious platforms in Ireland, the UK, the Netherlands, Poland, Germany, Greece, Taiwan and the USA; Caren continually thrives to make a difference in the service of others, helping them to find their own voice and lead a more enriched, more meaningful and vibrant life.To find out more about Caren’s work please go to https://www.carenhession.com/