Messy Magic

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...

Do you look after yourself - specifically, your physical self - as well as you would if it belonged to someone else? It’s a subtle mindset shift to help you look after yourself better today than you did yesterday. Listen in for a few ways to do this, including: Movement Diet Overall, what does your body need today? I think it’s a beautiful idea we could all use in our lives to better nourish our b...

Is 2022 going the way you thought it would? (Me neither! Lol)  During June, I joined a 5 day challenge from Jay Shetty to “Reset 2022”. I picked up lots of things from these 5 days, and I wanted to share a few of the best with you. We learned about the Power of: Sleep - the quality of your life is heavily influenced by the quality of your sleep. But why? Sweat -  some simple ideas to get more acti...

Bit of a personal one today, team! I’ve been having some conversations with friends about the roles our relationships play in our lives, and how I’ve noticed we often expect them to be everything, all at once.  Consider this: Are you putting pressure on certain relationships to be more than they can be, realistically?  How would it feel to shift a need you have from one relationship to another? (F...

What is gratitude? How do we do it? And why does it matter?!  Do you have a gratitude practice? I’m playing with some practices and to be honest, they are making a very real difference to how I feel and to my experience of daily life! If you want some help remembering what’s going *well* in your life (while not denying those aspects that aren’t so great!) a consistent gratitude practice can be a b...

Are you looking for a new podcast with short, snappy episodes?  Want to listen to someone (who could be your friend) riff on general life stuff, from the heart?  If you're looking for the magic amidst life's messes, you've come to the right place - we'll find it together.  Settle in for the intro and decide whether this is a podcast you'd like to subscribe to!  You can now...