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The Sacred Ordinary: Embracing Rituals and Presence in Daily Life. Discover how finding sacred moments in everyday routines can enrich your life and deepen your connection to the present. In this episode, I share personal practices, insights on astrology, and practical ways to cultivate mindfulness and intentionality in mundane acts. Please note: due to a request from The Return cohort members, th...

The Myth of Starting Your Life Over. In this episode, I discuss the misconceptions surrounding our life experiences and the expectation that they should be linear. In reality, life is not that straightforward. Many of us are considered "late starters," and I share my own artistic journey, which began at around age 47. This episode reaffirms that the only right time to start is right now. Grab your...

Unlock your creative confidence after forty with my inspiring journey through adversity, transformation, and self-expression. If you've ever felt that your best days are behind you, think again. My story proves that your most prolific, imaginative years are still ahead. At 49, I hosted my first solo art exhibition; by 58, I was making documentaries and commanding public art projects. The power...

In this second episode we explore what happens when women stop building lives entirely around survival and begin reconnecting with joy again.

The Return Podcast. We are back !!! We are returning after a long hiatus and with a New Season and a new name for this season. The Return. Your new favourite podcast is now bi-weekly and focuses on everything simple, soft, exciting, and all the topics that affect Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial women. This will be your new favourite podcast, airing bi-weekly and focusing on everything simple, soft,...

Welcome back to me! We are returning after a long hiatus and with a New Season and a new name for this season. The Return. Your new favourite podcast will be bi-weekly and focus on everything simple, soft, exciting, and all the topics that affect Boomer, Gen X, and Millennial women. We are focusing so much on how to bio- hack our lives, but not on how to live authentically. Episode 1 drops on Tues...

In this episode, we continue to talk about relationships friends, and men (heterosexual ) The good the bad and the challenging The effect of Social media on relationships, dating and courting. The mafia-type men in my family are growing up. How complex PTSD impacts relationships. The man on the street Reiki healer How our encounters are lessons and how we need to forgive. This is a Candid conversa...

Welcome back to Autumn and a Bonus Episode I am joined by my special guest host Chia Phoenix and we have a candid conversation about where we are emotionally, physically and spiritually. In this episode, we cover Childhood trauma, friendships, therapy, people pleasing and how we are living in a regulated state after recovering from Complex PTSD. In part 2 (next week) we speak about romantic relati...

A return with a different format I am joined by Chia Phoeni

In this episode, we look at how to plan your business Quarters 3 and 4 using your body's wisdom instead of just stats and data. Mentions Human design and Planning by the season. To join the Embodied Experience Workshop please go to: https://www.mjfontaine.co.uk/events/2022/6/19/the-awakening-workshop-an-activation-ehr84

My Ayahuasca Journey.  In this episode, I speak about my Ayahuasca experience and how it has helped me. I also cover the cautions when taking plant medicine.  The episode is available on the 17th of May 2023.  

In this Bonus Episode, I cover the topic of Boundaries in a relationship, work and society. (I give an extreme example of relationship needs that we often use as a boundary). The video examples are Maya Fiennes and Anna Brett and Ravi Singh. Maya Fiennes video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk0XEUYJdRM  Do not forget to subscribe and share.  Affirmations and Yoga exercises to strengthen boundari...

Join me today as I speak about my Ayahuasca ceremony abroad, briefly and the healing power of dreams. You don't have to attend a ceremony to have spiritual insights and you can access higher states of consciousness through the wisdom and language of your dreams. I speak about three different herbs again. I am not endorsing any Ayahuasca retreats as I believe you have to use your own discernmen...

How to Ease into the Soft life after 40  In this episode we look at how to start creating a "Soft LIfe " in your 40's the tips here can also help those of you who are over 50. This episode is packed with gems so you won't want to miss it.  Herbs mentioned Ashwagandha and Lions Main. Join our Creative Workshops here

In this week's Bonus Podcast:  we are looking at Relationships Today's episode discusses How to move forward from a relationship and mother yourself. Loving yourself Healthy Relationships The books covered Queen Afua Sacred Woman Nancy Friday - my mother myself. David Ricoh - How to have an adult relationship.

In this episode, I discuss the Creative cycle and how we can overcome the creative block or feelings of imposter syndrome by understanding our creative process. There are times during a Creatives career that they may be more vibrant and external and others may feel more inward and passive.  Understanding our creative energy will help us to use these energies to create a unique body of work re...

A Bonus Episode  I speak about protecting your dreams and being decerning with sharing your ideas at the baby stage. We can often give our power away to our friends and family before we have embodied our new identity, which is the biggest dream killer.  I offer 3 questions for you to consider before you share your dreams with well-meaning friends and how you can stand in your power as yo...

The Sacred Practice of Creating - Artist Practice Series In this episode, I speak about my creative practice and how I  How I create sacred space  My projects, what I am currently working on right now How I obtain funding and commissions for Public Art My art process How I decolonised my Art. To book coaching with me please visit my website www.mjfontaine.co.uk The High Priestess Paintin...

In this week's Podcast: I have a two-part series: Boomers and Gen X now what? Today's episode discusses : Baby Boomers and they reason the most influential financial and social generation is miserable, and how to navigate the golden years with ease Books Mentioned   The Power of Now  -   Eckhart Tolle Today I Affirm (not note to self as mentioned). - Alex Elle. The Creative Healing...

In Part 2 of this Candid account of the Baby Boomers and Gen X generation.   I discuss how Gen X bridges the baby boomers' past and Millenials' future, and how the millennials can help them through some deep emotional problems.   Trigger warning: I mean Abortion in this episode and emotional problems. I am a trauma-informed coach and I am able to refer you to any Therapist with...

In this video, I speak about the Ugly Duckling and Black Sheep in the family, and how this family role impacts Creative women, men, and non-binary people, especially in their business. I reference the book by Dr Clarissa Pinkola Este's book Women who Run with Wolves. The key things that impact us are not feeling accepted for our career, physical or personal choices and so I explain the role of Tra...

Welcome to 2022  In this Podcast, I discuss all the good and the challenges of 2022. Not meeting my revenue goal Hitting my bucket list items My clients win Reconnecting with my Art Practice My thoughts on Loneliness and Relationships.

This Week’s repost from Season 1 Bonus Podcast Episode 1  In a past episode recorded six years ago, I discuss the manifestation process and the things that stop us from reaching our goals.  Most of our obstacles come from the mind, which are the thoughts that say " you can't do it " or "you haven't got the energy to do it “This negative self - talk take us out of our axis and we forget a...

Join me in the last episode of this side of 2023 where I give examples of how our thoughts from the past can influence our Unique almost genius ideas. I also speak about the plant that will help us through Elecampane a herb that helps with the lungs and grief. To book a consult for coaching go to www.mjfontane.co.uk To see the picture of Elecampane click here https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/e...

In this episode, I talk about how we try to outsmart our habits, and how I help my clients through this. Next week we take a break for the Autumn but there will be some bonus episodes. https://youtu.be/GWcYU8Aw9Do