Messy Magic

’Twas the night before Christmas And all through the house Not a creature was stirring… … except Dee, who was recording this Christmas gift for you ;) A meditation you may like to ease into if you find yourself feeling anxious, sad, or overwhelmed this holiday season. A simple meditation you can do at any time, and with an extra sprinkle of magic this Christmas. And if you don’t celebrate Christma...

It’s a beautiful time of year to think about what your soul needs, and nourish yourself accordingly.  🌸 What would you like to receive this Christmas? I don’t mean material gifts. But what are the intangible things you could gift yourself? I’m letting you in on 3 gifts I’m giving myself this Christmas. Spoiler alert : all three relate to either time and/ or space .  It’s PODMAS Day 23! 🎄 Have a...

I went to two hospitals yesterday (in relation to one incident). This episode offers 4 things I took away from the experience! There are always things to learn, magic to be found, from even the most unpleasant experience.  These are some of the things I'm taking away from a rather unpleasant experience over the weekend ;) It’s PODMAS Day 19! 🎄 Have a magical day x If you'd like to get i...

How are you feeling? But I mean, how are you really feeling? Today’s ep is a simple invitation to ask yourself this question, and allow the truth to bubble up. Allow yourself to feel how you’re really feeling. Acknowledge it and, if you choose, move forward from a place of honesty with yourself. It’s PODMAS Day 13! 🎄 Have a magical day x If you'd like to get in touch, you can reach me at hel...

I do apologise in advance for today’s audio quality! But I thought the message was worth bringing to you, even though the background noise isn’t ideal. Today’s episode is about a short practice you can do in the morning to set your day up with as much intention as possible, to go the way you want it to. I have found it makes a big difference to mine. Messy Magic episode about Magical Morning Pract...

Are you the kind of person who likes things to be “a certain way”? (You may need to read that again and invite in some honesty with yourself 😜) I am. I tend to hold a vision and I like it to come to life ‘just so’. I love traditions and rituals, and having them play out in the way I hope. This can be helpful, but it can also be unnecessarily stressful. This morning I had a moment with my son that...

This time of year is beautiful, magical, and filled with love. It’s also potentially busy, stressful and damaging to our beautiful planet. If you’re like me, you do your best to minimise the impact you have on the planet, throughout the year.  Yet some of the traditions we follow at this time can be unusually wasteful - if we’re not careful. Far from being prescriptive about “what to do and what n...

When life is happening and we’re juggling a bunch of balls, the days can feel endless (or alternatively, like they’re wizzing by before we’ve had a chance to come up for air). It’s too easy to forget that seasons come and go - and whatever phase of life you’re in, that this will pass. Today I’m inviting you to pause and see if you can embrace the season you’re in. I believe there’s magic to be fou...

Do you ever worry that you’re missing out on something better?  Do you get that itchy feeling that the thing in front of you is not as good as the other thing you could be doing, watching, experiencing or being? That’s the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO). And I think it lives in most (if not all) of us, at some point. Today I’m inviting you to dip your toe into the energy of the Joy of Missing Out (JOM...

You know those days when it gets towards evening and you start to feel like you haven’t had the best day? Mine has been a touch that way today. Nothing dramatic, just a couple of things I could have done better, particularly as a mum.  The magic in today’s mess? Two lessons: Leave the party earlier! Give yourself compassion and grace. Welcome to Day 3 of PODMAS 🎄 I hope you enjoy!  You can now se...

How do you feel about social media? Have you ever thought about getting out? If you’re curious about it but you think “I couldn’t”, today’s episode might be useful.  IG and I have quite the tumultuous relationship. I’ve deleted it before - and I’ve done it again. But this doesn’t mean I won’t be on IG at all.  Check out today’s ep to hear when and why I deleted it, and what I plan to do about IG g...

It’s December! I love this time of year... Celebrating the year that was, planning the year to come, and enjoying the festive season in all its crazy beauty.  In the spirit of creativity, play and challenge, I’m launching my very own little mini-series: PODMAS! My version of VLOGMAS, it’s a daily pod for December leading up to Christmas.  Today I’m introducing the mini-series, and sharing my idea...

This time of year - the holiday season - can be messy. We can begin to feel stressed about all kinds of things leading up to Christmas. And right now, as this episode is published, it’s Black Friday/ Cyber Monday weekend when every store seems to be having a sale. So shopping is on the agenda.  If you’re like me, you try your best to make ethical choices when doing your shopping (gift, grocery or...

There’s no intro on this episode - it’s purely the sound of nature. I invite you to play it on a loop, close your eyes (provided you can do so safely!), imagine your bare feet on a dirt track, gently stirring trees overhead, sunlight filtering through them and a sense of peace washing over your body. For an orientation to this episode, you can listen to episode #15 which includes an intro from me....

Would you like to escape for a moment and immerse yourself in nature? How would you like to be surrounded by birds, trees, waves and clear blue sky? I’ve got something different for you today - it’s an audio experience that comes to you directly from nature. The sounds of birds and bushland, your window into a beautiful, natural part of your planet! This particular episode includes an intro from m...

What do you do, when you’re not feeling the most positive about your day? Maybe you’re run down, things aren’t going your way, and/ or you can’t seem to turn it around? Today’s episode is about accepting support when it’s offered, or when there’s no support, identifying when you need to give yourself a break, and giving it to yourself in whatever ways are available.  I must warn you that today’s e...

Today’s episode - brought to you, once again, from my car - is also accompanied by the sound of rain drops on my roof, birds, and passing cars!  The essence of today’s musings is the question: where, in your life, could you lean into the ‘moments in between’ activities to joyfully welcome the experience and the everyday beauty of life? Where are we running to distraction at the cost of allowing ou...

Do you stress, worry, think about the past or the future ‘too much’ for your liking? Would you like more peace, calm, happiness, presence and gratitude in your day-to-day? And would you like to be able to achieve it without changing anything… other than your mindful awareness? I’m back in your podcast queue again today with a super simple - but rather profound - practice. I’m not usually one for q...

Before you listen to this episode, I want you to know the audio quality is reflective of being outside! I did a little noise reduction but truthfully, I thought it added to the topic of today’s episode… Because today we’re talking about starting before things are perfect. We’re exploring how you might be holding yourself back in life, by waiting until conditions are the best they can be. After all...

If you’d like to learn one simple ritual guaranteed to bring you back into your body (ie, out of your head, your future or your past) you’re going to love today’s episode. Soothe your nervous system while living in the present moment, through this one simple practice.  After all, life is happening in this very moment. Take a moment to enjoy all the riches that are right in front of you! And let me...

Do you sometimes feel like you’re on a hamster wheel, doing the same thing every day and not really making progress towards your goals? Or maybe - *gasp* - you don’t have clarity on what your goals are?  This episode is for you! It’s also for you if you love unearthing new personal development tools, or would like to add a simple practice to your daily rituals to seriously uplift your day and your...

How would it feel to have more space in your life? More free time, more physical space, more luxurious downtime? I don’t know about you, but even the thought of it makes my shoulders relax, my breathing slow and my mind calm down! There’s a lot of beauty in the idea. So how do we do it? How do we create space in the real world? I’ve got a few ideas I’d love to share with you.   You can now send me...

Do you sometimes find yourself in a negative place, down in the dumps, or generally wishing you felt more uplifted? Do you get frustrated with yourself for not being ‘more positive’? Realistically, we all go through tough times - big and small. But there’s a simple (not always easy) adjustment we can make to instantly find ourselves in a better place.  You have the power to change your thoughts, a...

Do you ever catch yourself saying (or thinking) about your to-do list - or indeed any obligation you have - as “I have to ( xyz )”? In this short episode I’m going to share this one simple reframe that recently sprang to mind - and I kid you not, it is a game-changer.  Try it, and see what magic you create - in your mind and beyond.  You can now send me a text! Just tap here. If you'd like to...

How would it feel if you intentionally spoiled yourself every day? What if it didn’t cost anything?  I may have a unique definition for ‘luxury’ but if you’re listening to this podcast, I’m sure you’ll find at least a couple of ideas in this little ol' list of ways to treat yourself in the everyday kinda way ;)  Mindful Time Meditate Take a hot shower Call a loved one  Delete emails! Consume...