Hot Flushes & Higher Self with Soraya at Limitless Self- Conversations on menopause, midlife wellbeing, nervous system healing and personal transformation.

How do you heal after narcissistic abuse, trust yourself again and begin to move out of survival mode? In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self, Soraya speaks with Bethany Rose, coach, mum of three and host of Her Healing Season, about rebuilding her life after a relationship marked by gaslighting and deception. Bethany shares the devastating discovery that her partner was still married to...

What happens when you refuse to let a diagnosis define your future? At just 17, Eilyen was diagnosed with scoliosis and osteochondrosis, placed in a restrictive corset and told she might never be able to dance or live without significant limitations. But Eilyen chose a different path. Her search for alternative approaches to pain and healing eventually led her to become a professional dancer—and o...

What can 26 honest conversations teach us about midlife, menopause and becoming who we truly are? In this special one-year anniversary episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self, recorded in Egypt where the podcast first began, Soraya reflects on the stories, insights and unexpected lessons shared by 26 inspiring women. From nervous system regulation, hormones, nutrition and somatic healing to divor...

Have you ever changed or suppressed parts of yourself to keep a relationship working? After 20 years of marriage, Cori Josias realised she had gradually put aside her creativity, independence and authentic self to fit the life she believed was expected of her. At 57, she made the courageous decision to leave her marriage and begin again. Now approaching 70, Cori is in a supportive new relationship...

What happens when the life you once knew begins to fall apart—and you’re given the chance to rebuild it on your own terms? After 15 years in corporate healthcare, Sass Schaeffer experienced divorce, repeated layoffs and two devastating floods. Yet these difficult turning points became the catalyst for a profound journey of midlife reinvention, self-discovery and personal transformation. In this ho...

Can you completely reinvent your life after 60? In this inspiring episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , I sit down with Lu (Lucia) Law , former secondary school teacher and author of Wellness With Wisdom , to explore how a health crisis in her 40s became the catalyst for an extraordinary personal transformation. After spending 25 years in education living in constant stress and survival mode,...

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, "How did I get here?" Many women reach midlife feeling exhausted, disconnected and no longer sure who they really are. After years of putting everyone else first, pushing through stress and living on autopilot, the body often sends a message that can no longer be ignored. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , I speak with Natas...

Many women reach midlife feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained or strangely disconnected from themselves. We often think the answer lies in changing ourselves—but what if the space around us is also shaping how we feel? In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , I sit down with Feng Shui consultant and energy healer Shani , founder of Roots & Rituals Interiors, to explore how our ho...

Have you ever looked around at your life and wondered, "When did I stop being me?" For many women, midlife isn't the beginning of disconnection—it's the moment they finally become aware of it. In this powerful episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , I sit down with executive coach, author and speaker Liv to explore why so many women lose touch with themselves, their intuitio...

Many women reach midlife feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, disconnected from themselves, and wondering why their body suddenly seems to be working against them. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , I sit down with nutritional therapist and fascia release practitioner Sonia to explore the powerful connection between stress, the nervous system, emotions, hormones, and physical h...

Many women reach midlife feeling disconnected from themselves, questioning who they are beyond their roles as mothers, partners, carers, and professionals. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , I sit down with intuitive mentor, therapist and author Sunayana Clark to explore how women can reconnect with their intuition, trust themselves again, and navigate the powerful awakening that o...

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself in midlife — emotionally, physically or spiritually — this conversation will resonate deeply. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self, Soraya is joined by coach, author and co-founder of Sophania Wellness, Aine Rock, for a powerful and honest conversation about feminine embodiment, nervous system healing, pleasure, identity shifts, and lea...

If you’ve been feeling anxious, exhausted, bloated, emotionally overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself in midlife, this episode will help you understand what may really be happening beneath the surface. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self, Soraya is joined by holistic nutritionist, somatic practitioner and retreat host Mays for a powerful conversation on gut health, nervous system...

If you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself, overwhelmed by responsibility, or questioning who you are in this stage of life, this episode will deeply resonate with you. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self, Soraya is joined by intuitive coach and author Dina for a powerful conversation on midlife, self-trust, intuition, and personal transformation. Together, they explore why so...

If you’re navigating menopause or perimenopause and feeling like your body has changed from anxiety and poor sleep to weight gain, gut issues or low energy, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by functional medicine practitioner Cindy Dupuy for a powerful conversation on menopause, ho...

If you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself in midlife, this episode will help you understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by Olivia, a nervous system practitioner and energy worker, for a powerful conversation on healing beyond the mind. Olivia shares her personal journey from developing...

A conversation about why midlife and menopause can bring stored stress, emotional overwhelm and identity shifts to the surface — and how nervous system support, energy healing and self-trust can help women reconnect with themselves.  In this powerful and honest conversation, Soraya is joined by Bhupi Panesar to explore menopause, nervous system regulation, emotional blocks and energy healing — and...

If you’ve been feeling anxious, exhausted, or not quite like yourself in midlife… this episode will help you understand why. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by nutritional therapist and health coach Buffy to explore what’s really happening in the body during perimenopause and menopause — and how to begin supporting yourself in a way that actually works. Many wom...

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or disconnected from yourself in midlife… this episode will help you understand why. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by Reshma, founder of Asai Healing Therapies, for a grounded and deeply supportive conversation about nervous system regulation, body wisdom and reconnecting with your inner voice. So many women move...

If you’ve been second-guessing yourself, feeling anxious, or unsure what your body is trying to tell you… this episode will help you reconnect with your inner voice. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by Crystal, crystal healer and intuitive guide, for a grounded and supportive conversation about intuition, nervous system safety, and learning to trust yourself agai...

If you’ve been feeling burnt out, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your body… this episode will help you begin coming back to yourself. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by holistic therapist and yoga teacher Corrine, founder of Amrita Holistics, for a deeply grounding conversation on nervous system regulation, embodied healing and reconnecting with your inner wi...

If you’ve been doing the inner work but still feel stuck, overwhelmed, or caught in the same patterns… this episode will help you understand why. In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by Oxana, holistic practitioner and founder of Avidia, for a deeply insightful conversation about nervous system regulation, subconscious patterns and family systems — and how they shape...

In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by meditation guide, energy worker, and transformational facilitator Katy Sophia for a deeply grounding and restorative conversation. Together, they explore what it really means to come home to yourself during seasons of overwhelm, emotional intensity, and midlife transition. Katy shares her approach to grounding meditation, nervo...

In this nourishing and soul-led episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by Nimi from Infinite Essence — an intuitive healer and spiritual life coach who supports women in reconnecting with their inner voice, releasing energetic blocks, and stepping into deeper alignment with their feminine power. Together, they explore the journey of intuition, emotional healing, and subconscio...

In this deeply nourishing episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self , Soraya is joined by Surekha, founder of Whole Health Healing, for a powerful conversation exploring the mind–body–energy connection and what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Together, they explore how whole-health approaches can support women in reconnecting with their bodies, regulating the nervous system, and releasi...