Lydia McCartney
Wild, Wise & Whole
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 Psychotherapist, body-based specialist, and founder of The Reverence Method™. This podcast is rooted in the belief that healing is not something to fix or force, but something that unfolds through safety, presence, and deep respect for the body’s wisdom. Lydia’s work blends therapeutic depth with embodied, intuitive, and cyclical ways of understanding the female experience. Each episode explores what it truly means to be wild, wise, an...
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Lydia McCartney
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Sep 9, 2025
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Episodes
Ep 82: Why Social Media Is Not Therapy and How to Cultivate Self Compassion with Dr Jessica Rabon 06.11.2023 1:07:55
Send a text I'm back for another guest episode with Dr Jessica @jessicaleighphd This week I am joined by Dr Jessica who is a clinical psychologist from the US, someone I love on socials as she creates such good content around normalizing therapy, therapists, & mental health. In this episode we discuss Normalizing mental health and debunking some myths/trends seen on social media. Why soc...
Ep 81: How to Navigate Identity Transitions, Stay Authentic and Embrace Change 29.10.2023 1:15:25
Send a text Join me for this week's podcast as I delve into the ever-evolving landscape of human identity and ways you can embrace change. Life is a series of transitions, whether by choice or circumstance, and these shifts in identity can be both liberating and challenging. I discuss techniques to navigate the phase of 'shed and step into' whilst staying authentic and embracing ch...
Ep 80. Inner Child Healing and Self Love with The Real Talk Therapist Tasha Bailey. 23.10.2023 51:57
Send a text I'm back for season three and this week I'm joined by fellow psychotherapist Tasha Bailey. In this episode, we explore: What inner child healing is and how to do this in a therapeutic space. The importance of self-love and the many variations this can take. How therapy helps you heal and uncover self-awareness How creativity brings a different layer to uncovering your true s...
Ep 79: Navigating Your Inner Landscape: Healing Through Internal Family Systems 20.08.2023 46:52
Send a text Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I'm delving into a fascinating and transformative approach to personal healing and self-discovery. I explore a model called Internal Family Systems which is a therapeutic framework that offers insights into our inner world and provides tools for healing and integration. Learning about this was something that helped me gre...
Ep 78. Surviving narcissistic abuse: Expert advice from Trauma Therapist Emma Davey. 14.08.2023 1:05:17
Send a text This week I'm joined by Emma Davey, trauma therapist specialising in narcissistic abuse and founder of the My Nara App. In this week's episode, we discuss: What Narcissism actually is Red flags to look out for The impact Narcissistic abuse can have on an individual What a trauma bond is and how to start breaking free from one How to build trust after an abusive relationshi...
Ep 77. Self Worth vs Confidence: What's the Difference? 07.08.2023 20:44
Send a text Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I have a short episode but this is a theme I see so much in my work so I thought I'd do an episode on it so you can have clarity and understanding on your own healing journey. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to help awaken safet...
Ep 76. Attachment Styles: What are they, how do they impact adult relationships and way's to form secure bonds. 30.07.2023 1:03:18
Send a text In this episode of I delve deep into the fascinating world of attachment styles and their profound influence on our relationships. I break down the four primary attachment styles - secure, anxious, avoidant, and fearful-avoidant - helping you gain valuable insights into your own relational behaviours. Discover how early caregiver relationships and past experiences shape attachment styl...
EP 75. Female Hormones, Gut Health Contraception and Periods with Aisling Fox (AOK nutrition) 23.07.2023 47:36
Send a text Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I am joined by Nutritional Therapist Aisling Fox @aoknutrition. Aisling is a nutritional therapist, herbalist and strong advocate for holistic health and healing. She specialises in female hormones / fertility and through her platforms she educates women on their hormone and gut health so we can make educated decisions on what...
EP 74. Free flow chat plus Instagram Q&A 16.07.2023 1:22:18
Send a text Join me this week for a free-flow chat, in this episode I chat from the heart sharing how life is for me, how I'm in a season of rest and somatic work and I answer some questions from my Instagram Community. This was a total flow state episode for me so I can't remember the topics I discussed but I do know this episode is filled with wisdom, honesty and love. Somatic Psycho...
Ep 73. Exploring Therapy: Understanding it's Purpose and Finding the Right Therapist. 10.07.2023 58:03
Send a text Join me this week as I talk all things therapy! This week I share the purpose of therapy, exploring the transformative power it brings in fostering healing, personal growth and emotional well-being. I share tips on how you can find a therapist for you, chat about the difference between counselling and psychotherapy, share some insights on what therapy can look like and talk through the...
Ep 72. The reason I've moved away from high ticket as an online coach 02.07.2023 51:14
Send a text Welcome to another episode of the podcast, this week I'm back talking all things high ticket, running a business in the online space and the things I'm rejecting about the coaching industry going forward. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to help awaken safety in the feminine body...
Ep 71. My top self love, body image and sexuality books 25.06.2023 21:01
Send a text Join me this week for an episode where I share my top five books to help with your self-love, body acceptance and sexual empowerment journey. I always get asked this question, so I thought I'd share some of my favourite books to help you guys out. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to...
Ep 70. Navigating Anxiety: Empowering Techniques for Self-Love 18.06.2023 1:01:12
Send a text Join me this week as I explore anxiety and provide empowering techniques for managing it. Discover the difference between healthy and unhealthy levels of anxiety, and gain insights into common triggers. Learn practical strategies such as deep breathing exercises, and mindfulness techniques to help you navigate anxiety and cultivate self-love. Tune in to this episode to begin empowering...
Ep 69. Embodied Healing: Exploring Somatic Work for Self-Love 11.06.2023 41:50
Send a text In this episode, I delve into the transformative power of somatic work and its vital role in healing and cultivating self-love. I explore the mind-body connection and uncover how getting into the body can unlock deep emotional healing and personal growth. I discuss various aspects of somatic work, including its benefits in addressing sexual shame, trauma, body image issues, self-conne...
Ep 68. Tips to help you feel good in your body right now. 04.06.2023 44:51
Send a text Join me in this episode, as I share how Feeling powerful in your body is accessible RIGHT NOW Without the need to change anything about your body. I share my top four tips that you can begin implementing now to shift your energy and perspective, welcoming in an edge that is sure to have self-love results. Full body acceptance takes inner work, work to heal the relationship with self,...
Ep 67. Why celebrating the small wins is important on your self love journey 24.05.2023 14:22
Send a text Welcome back to another episode, join me as I share why it's important to celebrate the small wins when on your self-love journey and how you can do this with a simple exercise that welcomes in love and gratitude. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to help awaken safety in the feminine b...
Ep 66. Post Bali / Retreat Reflections: Healing, Self Love and Self Trust 17.05.2023 1:00:05
Send a text Join me in this episode as I free talk about my time in Bali, the healing I committed to, and my experience hosting my first-ever self-love retreat in Mykonos. In this episode I share lessons from the most painful but amazingly healing period of my life and share how doing the work helped me show up as a different coach and woman for one of the biggest moments in my career. UK Retreat...
Ep 65. Healing Heartbreak: How to navigate grief, feeling lost, and uncertainty 06.03.2023 49:38
Send a text Hey, welcome back to another episode of the podcast. Join me as I discuss all things heartbreak, chatting about the stages we go through, how they impact us, and things you can do to process/move through a period of heartbreak. I share techniques and tools I've utilized to help me in my own process and share why heartbreak has been one of the most transformative periods of my life...
Ep 64. Divine Feminine Healing with Laura Lifts 19.02.2023 1:16:06
Send a text In this week's episode, I'm joined by my lovely friend and coach Laura. Join us as we discuss all things Divine feminine healing explaining what it is and how you can use this energy as a power to build the life you desire. We talk through our own experiences with The Divine Feminine and how we have intertwined that with manifestation, self-trust, and self-love to create a l...
Ep 63. Regulated and Dysregulated Nervous System: what it means, symptoms of dysregulation and tips to regulate. 09.02.2023 41:56
Send a text Welcome back to another episode of the podcast. This week I'm chatting about all things nervous systems - what it all means, how to notice signs of dysregulation, and how you can begin to self-regulate. Your nervous system has a huge impact on so many areas of your life so when you begin to heal it has huge changes in how you connect to your body and live your life. So many of us...
Ep 62. Solo Travel Tips: How to travel in a relationship, overcome fear and step out your comfort zone. 05.02.2023 48:47
Send a text Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast, recorded whilst in UBUD Bali. Join me this week as I discuss a topic asked for on my Instagram - solo travel as a female. This week I chat about how I managed to travel in a relationship, overcome fear and step out of my comfort zone, sharing tips to help you if you want to solo travel or even book a weekend away for yourself. More...
Ep 61. The Healing Journey: What it is vs what it is not and how to balance masculine / feminine elements. 31.01.2023 47:09
Send a text Join me in this week of Little Girls Aren't Taught This to chat about all things healing. I delve into my tips around what healing is not vs what it is and how to balance the masculine and feminine elements of your journey. Let me know in the comments how this episode resonated with you To work with me in a coaching capacity head to www.selfovelydia.com For therapy enquires plea...
Ep 60. Soul Purpose: How to Find it and Feel it. 04.12.2022 49:57
Send a text Hey, this week I am back to talk about all things soul purpose. Join me in this episode as I talk about my recent experience of feeling my soul's purpose, what that even means, and tips to help you begin to find yours. If you love this episode please leave a review or share your biggest takeaway with me on IG @selflove.lydia Sending Love, Lydia x Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma...
Ep 59. Being a Badass CEO Online With Kinzie Madsen. 27.11.2022 48:53
Send a text This week on the podcast I am joined by one of my favourite, badass coaches in the online space, Kinzie Madsen. She inspires me so much with creativity, being different, and tbh just being a vibe. In this episode, we chat about being unapologetic in your branding and biz as Kinz opens up about her time growing up as a Mormon, managing owing herself and her vision online, how magic mus...
Ep 58. Speaking Your Truth and The Pursuit of Happiness: What I Learnt From Dr Jordan Peterson Live. 20.11.2022 32:43
Send a text Hey, This week I'm sharing my biggest takeaway from seeing the incredible Dr. Jordan Peterson Live. I share how his words resonated with me and expanded my process of thinking about life and its true meaning and how speaking your truth has such a vital role in living into our virtues (high standards). Sharing my top tips to help you speak your truth and live authentically. If yo...
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