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Space & Self, Seattle, WA (2026)

04/03/2026

“…But if our pride is hard
to get hold of. As fickle
as wind and so tight round
your shoulders
you have to dig deep to keep
motion, I love you. For
all your complexity.

All your sore edges.
All your torn corners.
All the long nights when you
poured forth, split the dull granite
to raw quartz. Sure as the
morning but floored by the
same old ache that came
crawling. No judgement. Just
movement. Keep walking
towards it. You’re doing
it right. I’m all for you.”

Celebrating another year around the sun with these great words by Kae Tempest 🎂🎈🎉

Here’s to the difficult and courageous act of becoming more more ourselves in a complex world full of uncertainties and boxes to fit into.

To the road less travelled and all the beauty that’s still out there waiting for you 💜🪻

01/06/2026

Repeat after me: you don’t need fixing. You just need a moment to pause and breathe, and scream, and cry and reflect and and and.

You need a moment to be just who you are in a world that constantly tells you that who you are isn’t good enough. Spoiler alert: IT IS!

I’m hosting ‘Design Your 2026’ with the wonderful Kim from and in partnership with because your 2026 doesn’t need more unsustainable goals and a new you (unless you want to, of course).

So, we’re ditching all the ‘new year, new me’ BS and creating a space for you to look back at 2025 with honesty and plan ahead with a powerful sense of direction.

Swipe through to see what we’re carrying forward together.

Link in the usual spot.

See you there 💜

01/01/2026

“may the tide
that is entering even now
the lip of our understanding
carry you out
beyond the face of fear
may you kiss
the wind then turn from it
certain that it will
love your back
may you open your eyes
to water
water waving forever
and may you in your innocence
sail through this to that”
Blessing the Boats by Lucille Clifton

Here’s to a year that moves you gently, keeps your heart soft and your mind open. One that surprises you in small, beautiful ways and brings connection and comfort when you need them most 💜

05/29/2025

You know the feeling. You finally get into bed after a long day and your brain suddenly lights up:
 🌙 Replaying that awkward conversation
🌙 Listing everything you forgot to do 🌙 Questioning every life decision you’ve ever made

That’s exactly why I created a Bedtime Journaling series with .

Because I wanted to give you a simple way to clear your head before bed. No overthinking. No pressure. No complicated extra long bedtime routine.

This is gentle journaling that helps you unwind and sleep easier. And switch off. For real.

You don’t need to be a pro at journaling to make this work for you.   Just grab a notebook and a pen, press play, follow my voice and let it all go.

Give your mind, body and heart some space to breathe. You’ve done enough for the day.

Start your bedtime journaling tonight and let’s gently close the day together.

One thought, one breath and one page at a time 💜

Link in the usual spot.

05/12/2025

I’ve been working on something special with Kim since last year and I’m very excited to say that the Digital Wellbeing Library is finally live and yours to try!

This beautiful new space offers tools like hypnotherapy, breathwork, tapping, meditations, journaling and so much more without the overwhelm of subscribing to yet another app.

Once you download the Digital Wellbeing Library, you can try every session once for FREE and only buy what actually supports you.

The best part? Once you buy a session, it’s yours forever and is stored in your library to use whenever you need it.

Think of this as your personal wellbeing toolkit not just for the tough times but for when you want to feel good and enjoy life to the fullest.

I’ve created a series of bedtime journaling audios to help you switch off and sleep more peacefully.

This isn’t another thing to add to your to-do list but an opportunity to check-in with yourself before the day ends.

No pressure. No performance. No overthinking.

Each session is a gentle invitation to reflect, soften the load and make space for rest.

As a launch gift, the first 20 people to use the code WELCOMEFIVER will get £5 off any session.

I had so much fun creating these audios and I really hope that bedtime journaling can become one of your nighttime rituals too so you can wake up the next day feeling calmer, clearer and re-energised 💜

04/22/2025

We often say we’re going for a walk, but more often than not, we carry our minds with us.

We’re caught up in thoughts, stories and never ending to-do lists.

Our walks become something we do not something we experience.

But what if, just for today, you chose to be fully present with each step?

I’ve shared 7 gentle prompts to help you practice mindful walking. If it feels accessible, try it out today.

No need to go far or stay out too long. Even a few minutes of intentional presence outdoors can be surprisingly grounding and nourishing.

Happy walking 🪻💜

04/02/2025

“Whatcha gonna do with your precious life?”

I wanna be the one to walk in the sun and in all the different weathers and seasons.

I wanna be the one to talk less about what I’ve accomplished and what I haven’t done yet and more about what feels good for the heart.

I wanna be the one to see all the beauty that nature offers in the midst of so much pain.

I wanna be the one to hear closely to all my thoughts and feelings and never ignore what they tell me.

I wanna be the one to smell the freshly cut grass, the salty water, my pets’s fur, my loved one’s scents.

I wanna be the one to eat the whole pizza - and your crust too - and never regret it and still have space for dessert.

I wanna be the one to feel deeply all that there’s to feel and keep figuring things out as I go.

I wanna keep my eyes open and pay attention to the small things that make this life precious.

I wanna be more present for myself and for others. More connected and grounded but in quiet and gentle way. Less on social and more in real life.

I wanna breathe all the air there is to breathe. I wanna keep telling stories and stop standing in my way too much.

I really don’t know what I wanna do with the next 36 years of my life but I wanna keep being me and living. Always in the here and now 💜🎂🪻

02/17/2025

“…If grief is love with nowhere to go, then
Oh, I’ve loved so immensely.
That summer, everything I touched
Was green. All bruises will fade
From green and blue to skin.
Let me grow through this green
And not drown in it.
Let me be lawless and beloved,
Ungovernable and unafraid.
Let me be brave enough to live here.
Let me be precise in my actions.
Let me feel hurt.
I know I can heal.
Let me try again - again and again.”

I’ve been doing some work on grief recently, on a personal and professional level, and this morning I came across ‘Greensickness’ by Laurel Chen and I had to share this excerpt - the whole poem is beautiful so go check it out.

In times of need, poetry always comes to the rescue. Reminding us of our humanity, stepping in as if to say: “you may not have the words for it, but I do.”

There’s someone out there who can say it for us, often better. How amazing is it to feel so seen? Words that resonate so deeply that can somehow bring unexpected closure.

Grief is complex, multi layered and non-linear. It doesn’t move seamlessly from one stage to the other, often it’s all mixed up. It never really goes away but it does change with time. And the way you’re able to deal with it changes too.

For many it feels like a wave - feelings coming out of nowhere. Sometimes you drown in them and sometimes you’re able to let them wash over you.

It’s universal yet so personal and it unfolds differently for each of us. It can feel uncertain, draining, overwhelming, terrifying and also, at times, comforting, grounding and heartening. Like when you find an old note at the very end of a drawer and you can’t help but smile.  
I keep reminding myself that I learn the theories and then I often have to throw them out of the window because it’s humans I’m dealing with and their stories and lived experiences are what matters to me the most.

What does feel true, meaningful and helpful to you and not what’s logical and by the book?

Your own timeline and your own way through 💜

01/30/2025

Ciao 👋

Still here, on this side of this very messed up world. I really don’t know how to be on this platform anymore. Maybe I’ve never really known.

The last few months of 2024 hit a bit hard on a personal level and this year hasn’t started off so nicely too.

There’s a lot of unknown I’m navigating at the moment which is why I want to be more present outside of these squares. And once I stop posting it gets harder and harder to jump back in.

I’m still choosing to be here in some capacity but I know I want to reach people in different ways going forward. So if you want to stay connected do sign up to my newsletter and my Substack (I’ve recently created an account) or shoot me an email at [email protected].

I’m also thinking of creating a free online meditation and journaling group where we can all get together once a week and connect in whatever capacity you have. Sharing stories, feelings, listening, simply existing.

More and more I’m realising that uncertainty is simply a part of life and not an exception. And funnily enough this makes me breathe a little better and feel a little safer because I don’t see it as a threat anymore.

And in moments like these, it helps me to jot dow things I know, things that feel real and meaningful. So here’s my list in a very random order:
✨Warm hugs from the people I love are good for the heart
✨I love my job and I’m grateful for the incredible people I have the privilege to support
✨2,200 characters will never be enough for the long-form writer in me
✨The here and now is where I want to be
✨Feeling the sun on my face on cold winter days is always a glimmer
✨Running always humbles me and makes me feel like ‘I’ve got this’ at the same time
✨Coconut and Nitro are the best
✨Nature is a powerful medicine
✨Long voice notes are the best podcasts
✨Mixing different languages in the same sentence is just the way I speak
✨Therapists need therapy
✨Being a human is hard
✨Neapolitan pizza. Always.

12/03/2024

Not every day will feel light, easy and like a sunny walk to the beach.

It’s funny how each day can seem the same yet our feelings can be so different.

Yesterday I was running in the mountains feeling on top of the world and today my energy level and motivation were nowhere to be found.

And my head felt heavy because I know there’s a lot of changes coming my way very soon and that feels stressful.

In the past I would have pushed myself to just keep rolling but these days I’m more on the other side of the fence.

And so I go back to the basic reminders and tell myself that:
💜It’s okay to pause
💜It’s okay to feel everything
💜It’s okay to be gentle with myself

As I do the work that has to be done, I take a few intentional breaths and touch my body to remind myself that I’m here and I’m safe. And that I can’t control everything but I know that these feelings and thoughts are temporary and I am doing the best I can.

No magic pill, no quick fixes - because we still have to go through these moments to come out this other side.

But treating yourself like you’d treat your best friend going through the same hard times can be a good start.

I hope you can be patient with yourself and speak nicely to yourself. You don’t need to solve all your problems right here, right now.

You can start with what’s in front of you, right where your feet are. And then gently put one in front of the other and figure out what’s next.

You don’t need to have all the answers either. Believe in yourself and trust that you’ll find a way. Because somehow even in the hardest moments of your life you always did. And this is proof of what you’re capable of.

You always did and you always will.

It might not feel like it right now but you’re not always going to run uphill. The downhill is there, just around the corner, and when it comes it’ll feel so sweet.

What are your tips for taking care of yourself on hard days?

11/30/2024

I can’t describe exactly what will happen for you in my workshop because every experience is different and unique but maybe these kind words from past participants will give you a sense of what it will be like.

I’ll be there ready to guide you and hold a gentle space for you to be whoever you need to be and feel whatever you need to feel. And Raksha will be there to help you create your own chapter log to review your year and solidify the lessons learned.

It’ll be soft, cosy, relaxed and fun!

I’d love to share some mindful moments with you before the end of the year.

And if you can’t make it but know anyone who would benefit from this workshop, I’d be super grateful if you could share this post with them.

All the details and the link to join are in the usual spot 😉

11/27/2024

“Do I contradict myself?
Very well then I contradict myself,
(I am large, I contain multitudes.)”

In an ‘either or’ world I find the concept of ‘both and’ so refreshing, spacious and light.

I know it’s not revolutionary but it feels that way because we’re often made to feel one way or the other, that we have no other choice but ‘x’, that we have to fit in a box, that we can’t change our mind and so on.

There’s nothing more triggering and traumatic than you feeling stripped of your sense of agency, choices, identities and experiences.

If our experience isn’t singular and linear, why should we only feel one thing at a time?

We’re full of nuances and experiencing contradicting feelings and thoughts (although not always comfortable) is totally normal. They can co-exist simultaneously:

✨You can be a caring friend AND set healthy boundaries with them
✨You can be a loving parent AND carve out time for yourself
✨You can feel grateful about your job AND feel frustrated about certain aspects of it

Multiple things can be true at the same time and everyone is entitled to their own experience, even if it’s different from what someone else is going through.

‘Both and’ creates space for people to fully be, regardless of whose situation might seem “worse.” Often we tend to dismiss our own feelings because someone else has it harder but this type of thinking isn’t helpful in the long run.

Somebody else’s pain doesn’t invalidate yours. They are both true and can coexist without one lessening the other.

The ‘both and’ mindset honours the complexities of being humans and the messiness of our lives.

It gives you more space to choose how you want to deal with what you’re going through with less judgement and more kindness and compassion.

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