This episode was inspired by You Are Not a Before Picture by Alex Light — and it's one I've been wanting to have for a long time.

I'm talking honestly about how we, as women, are taught to obsess over our bodies — and how that obsession serves the patriarchy more than it serves us.

From a young age, we're told to shrink, smooth, tighten, fix. It becomes so normal, we don't even question it. But the truth is, all that energy, money and mental space we spend trying to "improve" ourselves? It's costing us more than we realise.

This isn't about shame — it's about awareness. It's about reclaiming our time, our confidence, and our power.

I hope this episode feels like a gentle but honest reminder that your body was never the problem — the system is. And you deserve to feel free, present and at home in yourself, just as you are.

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This week's episode is a gentle follow-on from last week's Sacred Pause chat.

I'm sharing some simple, practical things that have helped me shift the fog, reconnect to my energy, and feel creatively alive again — after a long season of feeling flat, numb, and uninspired.

From changing my input (hello fiction books!) to morning swims, quiet walks, and time with other women — these small choices have made a big difference.

If you've been feeling disconnected from your spark too, I hope this episode feels like a soft reminder: your energy isn't gone. It's just waiting for you to meet it with kindness.

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In this week's episode, I'm back from beautiful Kerala, India, where I co-hosted the Wholehearted Retreat. I'm sharing from the heart about something tender — the season I've been in that I'm calling The Sacred Pause.

It's been a time of creative stillness, emotional rest, and big shifts — including saying goodbye to my beloved Banjo. From moonlit lotus mornings to learning to receive support (even during Ayurvedic treatments!), this trip reminded me how vital it is to rest the paddock and let the soil restore.

If you're feeling a little empty, or in your own quiet season, I hope this episode meets you with comfort, encouragement and a gentle nudge to honour where you are.

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