A Polyvagal perspective on social gatherings
There it was, the WhatsApp invitation. I sunk back on the bed and groaned. The physical reaction first and then the thought, “I thought I had navigated this, and now there is another thing”. Back to the body:…
6 Proven Tools Lindsey Hyson suggests we use for more meaningful family connections over the festive season
Getting together with the family over the festive season is a special time, but can be fraught with difficulty. Family systems are complex and for many, spending time with family can bring stress, tension and old wounds to…
“Keep calm and carry on,” they said
I grew up with that phrase. It felt like good advice back then, so I followed it. I kept going, perhaps not always calmly. But it is not the advice I would give to anyone today. Nor is it…
I became a life coach specialising in nervous system regulation when my daughter got Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
When you’re searching for answers to an unexplained medical condition, life can feel bleak and overwhelming. You’re constantly coping with symptoms, flare-ups and at a loss for answers and wondering who to turn to next. I’ve been there…
How is White River’s unique Ley line and the upcoming celestial Lion’s Gate related & what could it mean for you?
We walk into the darkest nights, surrounded by the brightest stars. This week, we have a beautiful pairing of the New Moon in Leo (Sunday) and Lion’s Gate (Thursday). The darkness of this New Moon in Leo invites us…
As a parenting coach, I had to break through this *blind spot* to truly start being of service to frustrated parents
Ever jumped onto social media and seen an eye-catching design with a title such as “Try these Three Tools to Instantly Make Parenting Easier?” Or my favourite – the shame grabber - “I’m a *insert title here* and these…
What will you reconnect with and remember when you pause to play with the Earth?
As I wander the world creatively unlearning, more and more I have come to believe in my bones, that playing with the Earth is a part of our inborn, natural state of learning, growing, and being as humxn…
Community Voices: Lowveld Psychiatrist, Dr. Caro De Witt, Discusses Crystals Balls, Balancing Tables & Psychiatry in a Changing World
We know her as the psychiatrist who’s breaking the mould. Dr. Caro De Witt is not only young, full of joy, and an exquisite singer, but she’s also known as one of the most caring (and joyful) doctors…
I’m an NLP Coach and if you’re seeing these three things in your behaviour, it’s time to get to know your brain better
"Intelligence is the ability to change." These profound words, often attributed to Einstein, resonate deeply with our desire for personal growth and transformation. As a Master Coach of Neurolinguistic Programming and a Practitioner of Gabor Maté’s Compassionate Inquiry,…
Redefining possible — My journey to my first 1/2 Ironman
For every woman who has said: “I could never”, “I’ll do it when”, or “not in this lifetime”. It's often a shock to people when they find out that I’m not naturally sporty. "Being fit" was only something…
Reaching Down: In a single painting this artist communicates my biggest learnings from three years training to be a Master Life Coach
One of my biggest take-aways from three years training to be a Master Life Coach has been to get really curious about “the darkness”. Which is why the Majak Bredell painting that I talk about in the video…
