Do you live your life with integrity or do you feel out of alignment - not doing what feels right for yourself or for others? In today’s episode we are joined by Annette Birkmann - a People & Culture Advisor, Headhunter & Executive Coach and author of "The Journey to Me". Her next book is on the way and is all about integrity…our topic for this podcast episode!

Annette decided to research what it means to live with integrity in order to bring it into her own life - why? Because she reveals in this podcast episode that she was ‘shit’ at it herself! (Yes this made us laugh too!) This made her more curious…could this offer her the solutions she was looking for?

So what is integrity, what are the benefits from having it and how can we achieve it? According to Annette and her research - integrity is the alignment of thoughts, words, actions and intention.

The word integrity comes from the latin word meaning ‘whole’. When we try to separate ourselves from our behaviours or feelings, we are not being ‘whole’. We have to feel them fully, even the difficult ones. When we become whole, we don’t need to rearrange our external circumstances to feel better.

If you are experiencing an unwillingness to have challenging conversations, this could also be a sign of not stepping into your integrity - taking the necessary steps to become more comfortable with the uncomfortable is how you start.

Annette shares the 4 steps you need to take to experience the power of integrity - 1) stop and pause, 2) go inward to feel the discomfort within, 3) turn around the negative thought and 4) choose the intention about how to respond - change it from what I need to what ‘we’ need. Our freedom is relational so whatever you do has consequences for other people. Look to see what could happen to the people that are affected by your actions. That might mean then, that you reassess what you choose to do.

To find out more about the incredible work that Annette does, you can find her at annettebirkmann.com.

Interested in learning more about what it means to be neurodivergent? Out guest speaker Katrina E. Lawrence joins us to explain more on this topic and shares her experiences and her own journey with a late diagnoses.

Katrina believes that there may be lots of people that use masking as a self-preservation tool and this is one reason why they might not be diagnosed. For example there is a massive link still being explored between having a diagnoses and self-medicating (addiction to alcohol or drugs).

Some of the conditions that fall under the umbrella of neurodivergent include - ADHD, Autism, Tourette Syndrome, OCD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and much more. Neurodivergence is about having a cognitive functioning that’s not considered ‘typical’ and therefore you behave, think and learn differently to those who are neurotypical. Some of the signs include (but are not limited to) social communication difficulties (such as making eye contact), speech and language challenges, clumsiness, finding it hard to cope with crowds, bright lights, loud sudden noises, difficulty in keeping still and controlling or maintaining attention.

Unfortunately, diagnostics have been based on archaic male-centric data because that was all that was collected. This is now changing as more people are recognising their own signs and symptoms. There is also the difficulty of getting support from your family and not being believed or validated. Especially if your family members can associate with your symptoms and have always believed them to be normal or managed with certain coping mechanisms.

The good news is that now these coping mechanisms are officially being recognised as symptoms which is a breakthrough and there is now support out there to help you switch out damaging coping mechanisms with more positive ones.

To find out more about the incredible work that Katrina does, you can find her on Instagram here: Katastrophica or on TikTok. To read the blog from this podcast in more detail you can click here.

We are joined by the fabulous Natalia Komas - a spiritual business mentor and soul channel who has always been passionate about supporting others to step into their soul mission and believes everyone has a soul mission. Natalia explains that some of us have more than one and some of us have a double mission - a personal and collective mission (as Rebecca Campbell describes).

Natalia points out that sometimes our conditioning around business and making money can affect us from connecting to our soul mission and the steps necessary to take that leap of faith. In addition, the practicalities between knowing what it is and actually doing something about it can also be challenging.

If you want to discover more about your soul mission, here are three important questions to ask. 1) who am I, 2) what do I believe in and 3) how can I be fully self-expressed - in order to connect to the divine. You feel this when you are able to fully stand in your power.

So how do you manifest your soul mission and what do you need to be mindful of? Well, as obvious as it sounds - you have to take the action. If you don’t do the action part you get stuck in the overthinking or overwhelm or in the hiding. The divine feminine requires you to create the space to receive and surrender. You need both. You need the creative energy - water (feminine) and fire (masculine) - which are the energies of transformation.

You can get a free energetic planner that’s available on Natalia’s website with a diagnostic tool where you can figure out how much feminine/masculine energy you have at the moment. This can fluctuate a bit like the seasons, so this is a helpful tool to use.

To find out more about the incredible work that Natalia does - please visit: www.nataliakomis.com.

With the right environment and right experiences and relationships, WE can make an enormous difference. In this podcast episode we are joined by Jo Stockdale from Well Within Reach who supports the competence and wellbeing of children, young people and the adults they become.

Jo encourages everyone to know that wherever we are starting from, there are always things we can do to improve the relationships with ourselves and our children.

We live at such a rapid pace of life these days, that we have lost the ability to tune in to ourselves and others and have forgotten the art of being unique human beings. We are becoming more like machines, juggling too many tasks that neurobiologically we are not designed for.

So what are we designed for? Well, we have very powerful things going on in our nervous systems, in our gut and our heart - but in general we try to make sense of the world and make decisions with our brains (only) - it’s just one part of it! Our brain-body intelligence is born within - tuning into ourselves to be more aware of ourselves and others is an innate ability that we are not always using.

It’s also useful to note that we are sharing the space with another person we need to recognise there’s a great deal of interaction happening (unspoken). Plenty of science supports this with our brain and our heart having a powerful electromagnetic field & research has shown that human hearts pattern on each other. Our energy field around us is constantly mediating.

So what happens with the flight, fright, freeze response - what is going on with our brains? Jo explains that the amygdala gets activated - it doesn’t think, it’s all about survival - it overrides the thinking part of the brain. As a result the brain-body bio-chemistry produces adrenaline and cortisol stress hormones activating the sympathetic nervous system.

Being present helps to flush those hormones out of the body and activate serotonin - a stabalising hormone - so taking deep breaths is one way that can help to sort out brain chemistry and the nervous system.

To find out more about the incredible work that Jo does - please visit: www.wellwithinreach.co.uk.

Do you take on other peoples emotions and internalise them? Do you feel like you have a heightened awareness to what is going on - with other people and places. Within the subtleties of ‘what is not being said’ but felt?

If you are empathic, it’s really easy to over-give and try to fix things for other people because you are so good at putting yourself in other people’s shoes - hence the empathy! So, the danger is forgetting your own needs and potentially your own values in favour of the other person’s.

In this episode we discuss what can you do differently so you don’t take it on (energetically speaking). We cover the topic of how can you feel protected - as long as you don’t do it from a place of fear. Sally gives some great advice on how to change your thinking on this. It might be that your coping mechanism in the past has been to shrink or become invisible or hide. However, the work is in learning how to stay within your own energy field and hold it (stand your ground).

When you change how you deal with things from the inside, it changes your relationships and experiences on the outside!

Sally specialises in working with Empaths - you can find out more about her Energy Healing Therapy or you might want to join a group to help you heal, release and generally feel stronger going forwards.

Ah the beauty of life lessons - life gives us the experience and we don’t learn the lesson until AFTERWARDS. Hence that beautiful phrase - ‘in hindsight’ or ‘on reflection…’ In this podcast episode, Sally & Sibby discuss their own experiences of life and soul lessons and they ask - how do we learn our lessons? Is it about changing our perspective? Do certain lessons revisit you?

Lesson 1 - Are you trying to give from an empty well? Sometimes it’s just about doing little things for yourself - giving a little self-love!

Lesson 2 - Understanding that you can control how you feel and what you think! Sound unrealistic? Sibby shares her experience that brought her to the realisation that you have the ability to choose another thought. You have the power not to feel shit!

Lesson 3 - Be mindful of the gap - there’s a pause between having a reaction and giving a response. Sally and Sibby go slightly off topic here whilst discussing this lesson with references to the onionverse (oh boy) train stations and the word moist! Bear with us…it should give you a laugh though!

Lesson 4 - We are so vast, expansive, majestic beings - full of shadows and light. Sally discusses how you can use creative expression to get in touch with these areas of yourself to learn life lessons in a safe space.

Lesson 5 - You can choose how you create your life - things happen through you and for you (even though sometimes it feels like things happen to you in a negative way). You have power in how your life is created.

Lesson 6 - You can’t control what other people think of you. It’s none of your business what they think of you. It can help you sidestep judgements from others.

Lesson 7 - There is no rule book for life. You live your life how you want to live your life, trust your inner self and creative magic and where it wants to take you. Don’t try and abide by other people’s rules. If you know your heart and you know what’s right - that’s your rule book. Soul enquiry - look at what might be influencing you or what rules you may have adopted from others and if it’s not serving then chuck it out!

If you’re on a spiritual quest to discover more about yourself and the world around you, then our spiritual development group the Ascension Academy might be just what you need! An inclusive soul-led resource with other spiritually curious beings, that supports you in your awakening and expansion of consciousness with a new topic each week to delve into!

The wonderful Sammy Blindell from One Drop Movement joins us for this AMAZING and INSIGHTFUL episode! Sammy is a multi-award winning international speaker, nine times best selling author, CEO of How To Build A Brand and of course the founder of One Drop Movement.

Sammy shares her unique experiences and approaches in business that really pushed her beyond the old 3D paradigm business models of ‘hustle and bustle’ and into a new beautiful co-creation made with her soul and the universe.

‘Individually we are one drop - together we are the ocean.’ This quote was her best lesson in business and from that point forwards she knew she wasn’t meant to build her business on her own.

Her latest venture - One Drop Movement started out from Sammy wanting to build the worlds largest brand building resource for purpose driven entrepreneurs using her Grandma’s spirit of generosity and her One Drop philosophy!

She went from number 473 in the google search rankings to number 3 in just twelve weeks. People started to reach out asking her to appear on TV, Radio, in Forbes magazine, speaking events and feature in many books.

Sammy feels passionate about YOU showing up and stepping into service, making your contribution and infusing this with the spirit of generosity. If you do this then your soul is celebrating with you all the way.

She talks about your tribe needing you and can’t see you if you’re not visible and references her One Year No Fear Podcast - the 5 cycles of change episode that explains the 5 emotional cycles of change and why it’s so difficult when you are building a business - ultimately helping you to become more visible.

Sammy believes that if you have something within you that could be a ripple in someone else’s life - then you owe it to yourself to do it. You’ll only ever know of around 1% of the impact you’ll ever make, so keep the faith and keep going!

To find out more about the amazing Sammy Blindell, you can visit her website: onedropmovement.com.

Welcome to our 13th episode with the fabulous Suzanne Gamache who shares about her relationship with nature and the development of her own intuition. Suzanne has always been drawn to the outdoors and started using her intuitive abilities to connect with nature and open herself up to receive. She realised that everything that we need, Mother Earth provides for us - a powerful revelation!

To receive and connect in this uniquely deep way, Suzanne talks about grounding - all of our bodies - physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. We also discuss what elements do you feel most connected to? Are you drawn to the seaside or woodland for example?

So how can we use nature to tap into our own intuition? Suzanne gives us some really beautiful examples of how to do just that. She points out there are many different ways. Sometimes the expectation is to ‘see’ or ‘visualise’ like a clairvoyant gift, however it can be received through the body, emotions or feeling energy or just a sense of knowing. Try to move into a sense of wonderment and curiosity with it and see what unfolds.

Suzanne’s view is that our souls are wanting us to step into a bigger space than we are already in. It can feel difficult and challenging to do this and might cause ‘waves’ amongst the people around you. She talks about asking your intuition to just show you the next step so you don’t feel too overwhelmed.

Suzanne shares her experiences of living more intuitively and the gifts it brings, allowing her to feel more nourished, connected and supported in her life than she ever has before. We also talk about trust and how important it is to trust yourself as you develop your intuition.

If you would like to work with Suzanne there are many ways. One is the B Experience - a 3 month program that supports you as a business owner to create structures in your business but from an intuitive and energetic place. The summer season will start in June if you’re interested in signing up.

Suzanne also offers holistic healing, akashic record readings and holistic therapy - you can find out more by visiting: suzannegamachehealing.as.me.

Or alternatively, you can visit her website: suzannegamache.com.

In this episode we go on a bit of a self-discovery journey learning all about Human Design including its origins, how it works and how it can help you in your life, particularly in relationships.

Our fabulous guest speaker Sarah Atkins from Sarah Atkins Design, explains that Human Design is a combination of Astrology, Chinese Yijing, Kabbalah, the Hindu Chakra system, Quantum Physics, Human Biology and Epigenetics. It gives you an energetic blue print of who you are designed to be.

There are five different types in Human Design. They are (1) Generators (70%) and (2) Manifesting Generator, (3) Projector, (4) Reflector and (5) Manifestor. Sarah talks about the different traits that each type can have. She also explains that everyone has a decision making authority - there are seven in total and include (1) Emotional Authority (Solar Plexus), (2) Sacral Authority, (3) Splenic Authority, (4) Ego Authority, (5) G Authority (Self-Projected), (6) Mental Authority, and (7) Lunar Authority.

Sarah shares how she’s uses Human Design to help her three boys who are autistic to better understand themselves and for her as a parent to recognise their needs. We were really blown away by some of the beautiful insights she shared which I know many parents will probably relate to!

We also talk about your Personality Profile - this works with the Chinese Yijing (hexagram diagram) and is made up of 6 lines. Your profile is both your conscious and unconscious sun. Sarah shares some of these meanings which is absolutely fascinating.

If you’d like to find out more and work with Sarah, she offers Human Design Readings which is a 90 minute session. She is also a Coach and can work with family’s over a 6 month period to dig deep into the energetics of the family dynamics.

Here’s the link to download a free chart and Sarah will send you her Human Design Guide: https://bit.ly/sarahatkins_freeHDchart

If you’d like explore more in-depth, here’s the link to book a chart reading: https://calendly.com/sarahatkins/advanced-human-design-chart-reading.

And if you want to find out how to work with Sarah 1:1 through Energetic Alignment Coaching, you can book a call here: https://calendly.com/sarahatkins/30-minute-alchemy-call.

Did you know your monthly cycle can be your superpower? Ever thought of your periods that way, or are you struggling with pain, cramps, overwhelm and other challenges that this may bring?

Join us with our fantastic guest speaker - Sughra Khaliq from The Body Temple for a super insightful session with lots of beautiful shares and advice along the way. Sughra talks openly and honestly about her diagnosis of endometriosis 25 years ago and how this led her to specialise in Mizan Therapy. What is this you ask and how can it help? Tune in to find out more!

We also talk about being on the pill and how this can actually disconnect you physically, spiritually and emotionally from your hormone cycle.

We find out that it’s not normal to have period pain - if you have pain it’s an indicator that something is out of balance. This can be emotional or physical. This part was an eye-opener!

Sughra shares some insights on how to track your cycle through the 4 phases to bring more balance and harmony to your body and emotions. Listen in for more details on this, it was fascinating! She also gives some great simple tips you can consider during menstrual week - including NO VACUUMING! Whoop! We consider in general - what if we rested more, eased up a little and nurtured ourselves? Other tips include keeping your feet warm - don’t walk bare feet on cold floors. Don’t have too much processed foods. Don’t do intense exercise during your menstrual week because of the impact it has on your joints and ligaments.

To find out more about Sughra, her work and how she can help, you can visit her website: thebodytemple.co.uk.