Michelle is pressing pause on the podcast for a short time due to work commitments and an important work project that needs a final push to get over the line! Please remember to like & subscribe so you don't miss the episodes when we return in a couple of months time. We look forward to sharing the next stage of our journey with you all very soon. Thanks for all your continued support.  Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook or Instagram. If you'd like to explore how my Somatic Experiencing Trauma Therapy can support you, please get in touch to book a free c ..read more

In this episode, Michelle, is joined by Joanne Callan.  Joanne is a Holistic Therapist and Well Being Coach and a Relax Kids Coach in 2020 Joanne founded Changing Cycles a Social Enterprise that is focused on “creating a world where the cyclical nature of women is understood, integrated and respected throughout our society.” We chat about: The cyclical nature of the female body Social norms V's biological norms How our culture shapes how we view our body The healing nature of cycles  Reducing shame & stigma The link between self-care and cycles  The wellness world and pat ..read more

In this weeks episode, Michelle, shares her views on the female empowerment culture we see played out on social media platforms. Michelle shares: Why the female empowerment culture is not trauma-informed  The link between patriarchy, capitalism, and narcissism The harm caused by the promotion of privilege The difference between cultural norms V's biological norms  Why our nervous system hasn't evolved at the same rate as technology  The focus on image V's what's on the inside  Why we are more than a story and narrative  The power and agency of shifting the focus to ..read more

On this weeks episode, Michelle, shares her reflections on prioritising commitments after a busy work schedule meant this weeks podcast was a day later than usual.  Michelle shares: The importance of checking in with the body before forcing ourselves to power through in order to please other people Extra commitments mean extra choices and options How to discern between these choices and options  Why our culture and society encourage us to power through and push through When fear of letting others down comes at an expense to our own wellbeing Welcoming in extra support and resource ..read more

On this weeks episode, Michelle, is joined my Matt Kovatchis & Mike David.  Matt and David are co-hosts of 'Men in the Arena' Podcast and are based across the pond in Chicago. We chat about: Mens mental health The healing process  Sexuality  The true meaning of success Toxic masculinity Becoming more connected and authentic  Discerning what to share publicly   Cancel culture Support in crisis  Resources: You can listen to their podcast here. You can follow them on Instagram: www.instagram.com/menintheareana_ Support the show Thanks for listening! Follow ..read more

In this episode, Michelle, shares her views on self-love in a culture that promotes toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing.   When we are operating from an ego perspective acts of self-love can actually lead us to display traits of narcissism.   Michelle shares: The difference between ego self-love and genuine self-love Alternative language for self-love   Self-love and the nervous system Self-love in our culture and society  Privilege and self-love A trauma-informed practice perspective of self-love  Why toxic positivity and spiritual bypassing are coping strateg ..read more

In this episode, Michelle, shares how her spiritual journey lead her to becoming a strict vegetarian in 2005.  For 17-years, Michelle, refrained from eating any fish, chicken or meat.  Then, after discovering somatics and becoming more connected to her own body, Michelle, for the first time in almost two decades, began to get cravings for meat again. Michelle shares: What motivated and influenced her decision to become a vegetarian in 2005 Why vegetarianism is promoted and encouraged in the spiritual and wellness world The nuance of the nervous system and a trauma-informed practic ..read more

In this weeks episode, Michelle, explores the complexity of regulation and why some practices that promote regulation aren't always regulating! Michelle talks about: Somatics and what this word  really means  Why the wellness world's focus on down-regulation isn't always what the nervous system needs Why looking calm and relaxed isn't always the inner experience Regulation is not about stopping something from happening but is about allowing a full expression of what makes us deeply human Sometimes regulation is moving towards the thing that we would think we need to stop Dysregula ..read more

In this weeks episode I am joined by Irish Broadcaster, Writer and Author, Barbara Scully. During this conversation we discuss Barbara's brilliant book, her life experiences and what inspired her to write her first book. We chat about: Being a single mother in Ireland in the 80's - the judgement, discrimination and harm caused by patriarchy  Victim blaming women & young girls  The importance of language and words The pressures of culture and society to look young Why the beauty industry keeps us distracted, disconnected & busy fixated on how we look rather than how we feel ..read more

We are kicking off Season 4 with a new year and a new perspective on all this 'new year, new year' noise that we are bombarded with on social media, our culture and society. Michelle shares: Why it's ok to not have big resolutions, create big goals or make big decisions about your life; Whilst everyone celebrates all their BIG achievements during 2023, it's perfectly acceptable to celebrate surviving if 2023 was a difficult year; Why our toxic culture creates a sense of urgency, keeps us busy, distracted and disconnected from self; The beauty industry, fitness world, and diet culture all pr ..read more