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Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or triggered? In this episode of Wild, Wise & Whole, I’m sharing simple somatic tools you can use to calm your nervous system and find immediate relief in moments of stress. You’ll learn quick, practical techniques to regulate anxiety, soothe emotional overwhelm, and shift out of reactive states—without needing to talk yourself out of it.
I’ll guide you through methods like the 4-7-8 breath for anxiety, grounding through the 5 senses, and hand-on-heart breathing to help you feel more present and connected. Plus, I’ll explain why these techniques work from a nervous system perspective, empowering you to create lasting shifts in how you respond to stress.
Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
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In this episode, I sit down with Starling, a gorgeous human being, a pop singer and a creativity mentor, to explore the importance of embracing creativity in all areas of life and overcoming the blocks that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We dive into how childhood narratives shape self-belief, the tension between authenticity and attachment, and the cultural influences that impact our financial mindset.
Starling shares the significance of financial clarity and building a healthy relationship with money, while breaking down the stigma around debt and highlighting financial fitness as a form of self-care. Together, we unpack the complex relationship between money, consumerism, and self-worth, emphasizing the value of delayed gratification, minimalism, and living in alignment with personal values. Through personal stories and practical insights, this conversation encourages you to reflect on these topics to create a life that feels like magic.
Connect with Starling on IG @Starlingsworld
Check out her music on all streaming platforms
Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
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Join me for another solo episode as I explore the intricate relationship between people-pleasing, boundary-setting, and the nervous system giving a perspective you may not have heard before.
If you struggle to say no, worry about judgment, don't want to let people down and have non-existent boundaries despite how hard you try this is for you
In this episode, I explain how the fawn response, particularly prevalent among women, influences behaviours and emotional responses and how this is massively linked to your nervous system. I'll share both somatic and practical tips to help your nervous system feel safe so you can start to put yourself first and break people-pleasing cycles.
Journal Prompts:
Where in my life am I saying yes when I really want to say no? What would it feel like to honour my true needs in that situation? What do I need and desire?
Want to heal your nervous system?
More details on R&R (Restore & Reconnect: A Nervous System Journey)
Cohort 2 Starting 28th April 2025
Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
[email protected]
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In this episode of Wild and Whole, I share practical techniques to reduce stress and promote grounding. I emphasize the importance of breathing, slowing down, physical movement, and grounding techniques to help manage everyday stressors.
(The technique I forgot the name of is horse breath)
Let me know if this helps on IG
More details on R&R (Restore & Reconnect: A Nervous System Journey)
Cohort 2 Starting 28th April 2025
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Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
[email protected]
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This Week I'm joined by my amazing Client Leah Gregory, a phenomenal high-ticket sales strategist who helps heart-lead business owners scale and sell with simplicity and integrity.
In this episode, we discuss her journey in awakening and embodying her feminine power, discussing the impact this has had on her business and sales growth and how she now shows up as a mother and woman in her life in such a different way.
We discuss noticing when we operate with wounded energy in business, redefining and balancing masculine and feminine energies to find the sweet spot, how mindset work only gets us so far, the importance of embodied trust as a leader, and how you can build sustainable growth and success without self-sacrifice.
Connect with Leah on Instagram @iamleah.co.uk
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Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
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This week, I'm back with another amazing guest episode. I'm joined by Erin, a somatic coach who works with women on relational attachment, cycle, and nervous system healing. In this episode, we discuss the link between the female body and nervous system health, which is fundamentally missing from much of the nervous system space. We geek out and chat about the intricate relationship between a woman's cycle, and how each phase can be worked with somatically to enhance trauma healing, embodiment and nervous system health.
We discuss how to break patterns of shame, the role of oxytocin in regulation, hormone fluctuations and the necessity of pleasure and joy in healing.
Erin is a wonderful somatic coach and you can find her at @the.humm on Instagram or https://www.thehumcoaching.com
Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
[email protected]
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One year after navigating deep trauma, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons that have shaped my healing, growth, and sense of self. In this episode, I share the three most powerful insights I’ve learned in the past year—lessons that continue to transform my life.
We’ll explore:
Patience - Why true healing happens on its timeline, not on a deadline.
Creating Safety to Break Cycles - How nervous system regulation and inner safety help us stop repeating the past.
Choosing Yourself & Finding Happiness - Why putting yourself first is not selfish, but the path to deep fulfilment.
If you’re navigating your own healing journey, this episode reminds you that growth is happening, even when you don’t see it yet.
Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
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Have you ever felt emotionally numb, constantly fatigued, or stuck in patterns of avoidance—and wondered why? These subtle signs often go unnoticed, but they’re your nervous system’s way of asking for support.
In this episode of Wild, Wise & Whole, I share three surprising signs your nervous system might be struggling and what they mean for your body and mind. You’ll learn how to recognize these quiet cues, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and explore practical tools to reconnect with yourself and find balance.
If these signs resonate, my Restore & Reconnect program is here to guide you. It’s designed to help you create nervous system safety, build resilience, and reconnect with your body deeply and meaningfully.
Journal Prompt:
What signs has your body been sending you lately, and how can you start listening?
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Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
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Join me for the first guest episode of 2025. This week, I am joined by the amazing Nisaraga Dobosz.
Nisarga is a bodywork therapist, specialising in Myofascial Energetic Release and deep tissue work. He is also an experienced teacher of Lomi Lomi Nui massage, trained with Gabor Mate as a compassion inquiry practitioner and a facilitator on the Bio-dynamic trauma release breathwork training. He has been practising bodywork, breathwork, meditation, and tantra for over 20 years.
In this episode, we explore how trauma affects your sense of wholeness and the transformative power of the breath to help you reconnect with it. We also discuss the importance of self-compassion in the healing journey and how to rediscover who you truly are, reawakening your joy, love, and power along the way.
https://www.nisarga8.com/about
Instagram - Nisarga8
Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
[email protected]
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In this episode of Wild, Wise & Whole, I’m sharing why your nervous system craves stability and how to shift from rigid goal-setting into intentions that feel grounded and expansive. We’ll explore the difference between goals vs. intentions, how to honour both, why drastic changes often backfire thanks to your nervous system, and how to set aligned goals that honour your body’s natural rhythms.
I’ll also explain some nervous system-friendly practices to help you build a feeling of safety, support, and deep connected to yourself.
If you're ready to expand your capacity and create sustainable growth, tune in. I also share how my Restore & Reconnect program can support you in building lasting transformation if you wish to make sustainable change and cultivate safety in your body.
Journal Prompts:
Remember no judgment, just awareness.
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More Details: Restore & Reconnect: A Nervous System Journey
Lydia McCartney founder of The Reverence Method™.
Sexual Trauma Specialist.
Bodywork & Pelvic Care | Somatic Sxology | Somatic Therapy
Instagram @lydiamccartneyx
www.lydiamccartney.co.uk
[email protected]
From the publisher's feed
Wild, Wise & Whole is a podcast for women who feel the call to slow down, soften, and come back into relationship with their bodies.
Hosted by Lydia, a Somatic…
Each episode explores what it truly means to be wild, wise, and whole, not as an identity to perform, but as a lived, embodied practice. Through conversations on trauma, the nervous system, sexuality, feminine rhythm, devotion, and embodied leadership, this podcast invites you into a slower, more honest way of relating to yourself and your life.
Whether you’re navigating burnout, disconnection, shame, or a quiet longing to feel more at home in your body, Wild, Wise & Whole offers reflections, conversations, and practices grounded in reverence for your nervous system, your cyclical nature, and the woman you are becoming.
This is a space to meet yourself with care.
To soften rather than override.
To remember what your body already knows.

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