Brief Overview:In this episode of Connection Matters, Annette Knopp shares her transformative journey from restlessness and spiritual searching to embodied awakening and authentic connection. Together, we explore how to navigate inner wounds, avoid spiritual traps, and cultivate a life grounded in belonging, purpose, and meaning.Key Themes & Topics:Recognising authentic spiritual guidance versus spiritual bypassingHow early life experiences shape our seeking and patternsStaying with the dark nights of the soul as a path to growthThe four pillars of true connection: belonging, purpose, transcendence, and narrativeIntegrating inner healing with spiritual practice to live fully humanRelationships as mirrors for awakening and wholenessWhether you’re exploring everyday spirituality, connected self-leadership, or simply seeking a more meaningful, embodied life, this conversation offers both wisdom and practical reflections for your own journey.Call to Action:If this episode resonates with you, head to my blog post for a deeper dive into Annette’s story, insights, and reflection prompts. You can also access a range of free resources to support your own journey toward alignment and connection here: https://pages.leonajohnson.life/true-northConnect with Annette and pre-order her book here: https://www.annetteknopp.com/book Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
Hugh shares his personal journey from emotional numbness to wholeness, revealing how patriarchal conditioning restricts men's emotional capacity while perpetuating cycles of trauma. We discover the quiet revolution of men choosing love over competition, the importance of men's groups in creating profound brotherhood, and why foundational healing work often needs to happen in same-gender spaces first. This conversation challenges us to move beyond victim-perpetrator narratives and recognize our shared humanity in the journey toward personal growth, heart-centered leadership, and spiritual connection.In This Episode, We Explore:The Hidden Cost of Patriarchal Conditioning - How the same system that oppresses women also conditions men out of happiness, restricts their emotions, and creates widespread emotional numbnessHugh's Personal Transformation - From being able to feel only anger to developing the full spectrum of emotions, and what that journey of healing looks like in practiceThe Quiet Revolution - Why there's a growing movement of men choosing love and service over competition and aggression, and how this impacts families and communitiesWhy Men Need Men First - The importance of same-gender healing spaces and how men's groups create profound brotherhood that supports authentic masculinityMoving Beyond Simple Narratives - How to shift from victim-perpetrator dynamics to seeing the complex humanity in everyone's healing journeyThe Ripple Effect of Healing - How one person's inner work creates waves of transformation that touch everyone around themPractical Pathways - Resources and approaches for men seeking healing community, from initiation work to ongoing men's groupsKey Insights:Men are "really deeply longing to serve the world" but often operate from survival mode due to restrictive conditioningThe revolution toward love and service is "much quieter" but "really strong" and felt in families and communitiesMen doing healing work among other men first helps them access "the beauty and strength and love of my masculine""The world of love is here for all of us" and starts with learning to love ourselvesAbout Hugh Newton: Hugh has been facilitating men's healing work for 28 years through organisations like the Mankind Project and his own Sovereign's Journey program. He works with men in their 40s and beyond, helping them move from survival mode to authentic service and love.Resources Mentioned:The Mankind ProjectSovereign's Journey (Hugh's 10-month program for men 40+)Journeyman (initiation work for teenage boys)Hugh's one-on-one mentoring for menConnect with Hugh: https://www.thesovereignsjourney.co.ukReady to explore more? Read the full blog post on my website and join me for a FREE Masterclass: "Designing a Life Aligned with Your True North" Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
In this episode, we explore what it really means to live authentically in a world full of expectations. I'll take you behind the scenes of my unconventional choices: why I converted a van and how it became my sanctuary during challenging times, why I've invested in coaches and mentors for over 14 years straight, and how I've never worked a full-time job in my entire career.We dive deep into the courage required for connected self-leadership, the philosophy of "enough" versus endless accumulation, and why conscious choices aren't selfish - they're actually deeply generous. You'll discover practical ways to identify where you might be living from "shoulds" instead of authentic choice, and how to start designing a life that reflects your deepest values.This isn't about copying my exact choices - it's about finding the courage to create your own version of conscious living. Perfect for heart-centred entrepreneurs, conscious parents, and anyone feeling successful on paper but sensing something's still missing.Ready to dive deeper into conscious living? Start with my FREE 15 Minute Video Guided Life Compass Assessment to discover exactly where you're thriving versus where you might be living reactively across 8 essential life areas. Then join me for my free masterclass "Designing a Life Aligned to Your True North" on Wednesday, 6th August at 10:30am, where I'll share the exact framework for making aligned decisions from your whole self.Read the full blog post on my website and explore all my free resources at https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
In this honest episode, I take you inside our family's summer experiment and share the practical wisdom I've learned about staying connected to yourself and your children when everything feels unstructured and intense.Key Themes and Topics:We explore why self-care isn't selfish but essential for summer survival, how to create anchoring practices that ground you when routines disappear, and finding the sweet spot between structure and spontaneity that allows real connection to flourish. I share personal stories about navigating summer transitions, managing expectations, and what happens when you're spending more time together in less structured ways. You'll discover practical strategies for conscious parenting, connected self-leadership, and creating space for both yourself and your children to thrive during the long summer days. We also dive into the gift of boredom, releasing the myth of perfect summers, and how the way we parent creates ripples that extend far beyond our immediate family.Call to Action:Ready to create your own summer survival plan?Sign up for the 15 Minute Life Compass Assessment Here Head to my website to read the full blog post and explore my free resources at https://www.leonajohnson.life/resources where you can take the Life Compass Assessment—a beautiful pause to recalibrate and get clear on where you are and where you want to go in all areas of your life. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
In this deeply moving episode, I share a story about my recent video call with Noorhan, a 25-year-old mother in Gaza, and explore how personal healing work and collective action are inseparably connected. We'll journey through the cost of speaking truth in today's world, the magic that happens when we gather in solidarity circles, and why your sensitivity isn't weakness—it's exactly what the world needs. Learn practical ways to stay present with collective trauma, find your authentic response to injustice, and join a community committed to connected action. Please donate to Noor and her family using this link here. This isn't about prescribed activism—it's about discovering your own path to integrity and resistance through deep self-leadership and heart-centered connection.Follow Me on Facebook Or Instagram to find out about the Solidarity Session where we will come together to Join the mailing list to find out first about the Solidarity Sessions to join a co-working session to take small actions together like writing letters to our representatives, sharing petitions, contacting the weapons manufacturers, design a personal cermeony or any other such action that you feel would be more meaningful done together. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/staying-awake-without-shutting-downThis isn't your typical Connection Matters episode, but it might be one of the most important conversations we'll have. I'm sharing how to navigate the collective trauma of witnessing genocide in real-time while staying connected to your own healing and capacity for meaningful action.Key Themes and Topics:We explore why witnessing collective trauma affects sensitive beings so deeply, practical ways to stay informed without drowning in despair, and sacred rituals for processing grief while maintaining hope. I share my personal experience working in Gaza, the historical context that helps us understand how we got here, and most importantly - how our individual healing work contributes to collective healing. We'll cover trauma-informed activism, the power of conscious connection over spiritual bypassing, and specific practices for staying grounded while bearing witness to injustice. This episode offers both the hard truths about what's happening in Palestine and concrete tools for transforming overwhelm into conscious action.Call to Action:If this episode resonated with you, please share it with others who need this message. Join me for our upcoming online circle for peace on July 13th, and visit my blog page at https://www.leonajohnson.life/staying-awake-without-shutting-down for all of the infomation I shared plus free tools to support your healing journey.https://pages.leonajohnson.life/palestine-peaceSign up for my mailing list to be the first to know about future gatherings and receive ongoing support for staying connected during difficult times. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-helpWhat does it look like to live in deep alignment, with nature, with purpose, and with your own inner compass? In this rich and nourishing conversation, Leona sits down with long-time friend, teacher, and collaborator Vicky Mateu, whose life’s work bridges spiritual ecology, parenting, nature connection, and embodied living.Vicky brings a unique tapestry of training in emotional intelligence, oriental dietetics, grief tending, theatre, alternative education, and spiritual traditions. Her grounded yet luminous presence shines through in this conversation where she and Leona explore:Living simply and sustainably while raising a family off-gridTrusting intuition and listening to life’s quiet invitationsFinding beauty in everyday moments as a spiritual practiceThe healing power of nature, stillness, and cyclical livingForest School, rites of passage, and soul-rooted facilitationFacing illness, challenge, and uncertainty with grace and trustReclaiming the forgotten wisdom of indigenous and ancestral ways✨ Vicky is co-facilitator of both:The Nature Quest, part of Leona’s year-long in-person Connection Matters Leadership ProgrammeThe Children, Nature and Spirituality weekend course, returning September 2025 in northern England.This conversation is a gentle and powerful reminder that your body knows, the land speaks, and simplicity often holds the medicine we need most.✨ Want to dive deeper?Visit: www.leonajohnson.life/resources to explore more about the courses, podcast, and access free offerings.And if you're ready to design a life aligned with your values, don’t miss Leona’s free masterclass:"Beyond Self-Help: My Signature Life Compass Method to Transform Reactive or Scattered Living into Connected Self-Leadership."👉 Watch it here Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
Join me for an intimate exploration of how personal transformation creates ripples that touch every relationship, community, and space you enter. You'll discover practical tools for emotional awareness, authentic connection, and joyful learning that transform reactive patterns into connected self-leadership. In this heart-centered episode, we dive deep into the interconnected web of personal growth, exploring how emotional resilience, meaningful relationships, and continuous learning support each other in beautiful, unexpected ways. I share the powerful RAIN practice for navigating difficult emotions, the art of deep listening that transforms relationships, and why approaching life with beginner's mind keeps us alive to possibility. Through personal stories and practical wisdom, we explore how emotions serve as messengers rather than problems to solve, how authentic vulnerability creates the foundation for nourishing relationships, and why lifelong learning isn't about collecting credentials but about staying curious and open-hearted. You'll discover how your inner work becomes your greatest contribution to cultural healing and regenerative living. Perfect for heart-led entrepreneurs, nature connection practitioners, conscious parents, and anyone seeking to move from scattered reactivity to purposeful, connected self-leadership. Ready to transform reactive living into connected self-leadership? Join my FREE masterclass "Beyond Self-Help: The Life Compass Method for Transforming Reactive or Scattered Living into Connected Self-Leadership and discover the framework that's helping hundreds create lives of deeper meaning and authentic connection.https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-help Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
In this inspiring episode, you'll learn how to design your own nature quest ceremony - whether you have four hours or four days - and discover how this ancient practice becomes a gateway to connected self-leadership and integrated living.Join me as I share intimate stories from my own questing journey, including my transformative 40th birthday solo ceremony and facilitating wild women in the Spanish wilderness. We explore the art of asking powerful questions that invite real insight, how to prepare for and hold sacred space in nature, and the crucial integration practices that bring the gifts of the land into your daily life. You'll discover why nature connection practices like questing become even more powerful when they're part of a complete framework for designing an authentic, aligned life. We dive deep into the difference between managing life reactively and creating it consciously, and how developing your personal compass through ecotherapy and everyday spirituality supports connected self-leadership in all areas of life.Perfect for heart-centered entrepreneurs, conscious professionals, and anyone seeking to move beyond scattered living into integrated wholeness while staying connected to the web of life.Ready to create your own nature quest ceremony? Discover how this practice fits into a larger framework for conscious living by downloading my FREE masterclass "Beyond Self-Help: The Life Compass Method for transforming reactive or scattered living into Connected Self-Leadership. https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-help[https://pages.leonajohnson.life/beyond-self-help] Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
So many of us feel caught between two extremes—trying to enjoy the present moment while also feeling pressure to figure out the future. In this heartfelt and practical episode, I dive into the deeper reasons traditional goal-setting often leaves us feeling stuck or unfulfilled, and why cultivating a “Life Compass” rooted in your values and purpose can be far more empowering than rigid life plans.We explore how vision and purpose are not the same—and how understanding both can help you feel more alive, focused, and connected to what truly matters. I share personal stories, spiritual insight, and practical tools you can use to begin designing a life that feels spacious, purposeful, and joyfully aligned.🌀 Key Themes & Topics Discussed:Why traditional life planning often leads to burnout or dissatisfactionThe difference between vision and purpose—and why you need bothThe Life Compass model: a flexible, values-led way to navigate lifeBalancing your sacred masculine and feminine energies in actionThe importance of everyday spirituality and embodied practiceHow to move forward when you’re stuck—even if you’ve done “all the right things”Building resilience through connection with self, others, and the more-than-human worldCall to Action:Feeling the pull to explore this more deeply? Read the related blog post on my website, and if you're ready to start creating your own Life Compass, sign up for my free:https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/finding-your-true-north-why-life-design-matters-more-than-life-planningLife Compass Snapshot AssessmentAnd if this episode speaks to you, consider joining the Life Compass Curriculum, my 6-month journey into embodied, values-led life design. We begin again in July and I’d love to welcome you into the community. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
What You’ll Discover Join Leona and herbalist Jane as they explore the inspiring journey from speech therapy to a soul-led life of plant medicine, self-trust, and deep nature connection. Discover how everyday herbs, intuitive practices, and simple living can support personal growth and healing.Key Themes and TopicsJane’s transition from speech therapist to herbalist and entrepreneurEarly inspirations and her grandmother’s rose gardenThe medicinal and spiritual dimensions of herbalismCreating and working with flower essences like “Rebirth” (dandelion)Practical and intuitive approaches to herbal tea tastingThe healing power of common herbs like nettleNavigating life transitions with authenticity and intuitionThe beauty of simple living and trusting your unique pathThis episode offers a soulful blend of storytelling, embodied wisdom, and inspiration for anyone navigating change or seeking deeper connection—with themselves, their work, or the natural world.🌿 Call to Action Feeling inspired to reconnect with your purpose or explore your own relationship with the plant world? Dive deeper by reading the full blog post that accompanies this episode and explore Leona’s free resources to support your journey of soul-led leadership and nature connectionBlog Posthttps://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/rooted-in-healing-how-one-womans-herbal-journey-inspires-authentic-living.Jane ChristieJane is a qualified Herbalist with over 40 years of herbal experience. Her passion is in connecting deeply with nature, the wisdom of herbs, flowers and of the earth. She has 2 online herbal courses, offers herbal and flower essence talks and workshops. She handmakes herbal teas, tinctures, creams and flower essences that you can purchase on her website, spiralsoul.co.uk. She also offers 1:1 herbal consultations in person and online. She has created the first Irish complete flower essence kit for therapists and kinesiologists. Her aim is to offer rooted inspiration and true natural healing in a world that really needs it.Connect WIth Jane on:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/spiralsoulapothecary/Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/jane.christie.10Websitehttps://www.spiralsoul.co.uk/when-flower-essences-healed-my-broken-heart/ Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
In this heartfelt episode, I share my personal journey through breakdown and the four essential practices that became my lifelines, helping you build your own resilience toolkit for life's inevitable challenges.Key Themes and TopicsJoin me as I explore the counterintuitive wisdom that our most painful breakdowns often contain hidden gifts, if we have the courage to move through rather than around our pain. I'll guide you through four life-saving practices: anchoring in personal rituals that reconnect you to yourself, activating your web of human connection when you need it most, refocusing your energy in constructive ways, and creating intentional containers for feeling your emotions fully. Through personal stories and science-backed insights, you'll discover how these practices not only help you survive difficult times but potentially emerge stronger and more authentic than before.Call to Action:Ready to build your resilience toolkit? Complete the FREE 5 minute- Life Compass assessment snapshot here. Get clear on where you are, where you want to be, and what simple steps you can take to create more balance and resilience in every area of your life. And for a limited time receieve the FULL COMPREHENSIVE LIFE COMPASS CURRICULUM FOR FREE when you join the Connection Matters Membership Hub, which already includes live calls, and a supportive community that understands the journey of healing and growth. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
In this soul-nourishing episode, I share personal stories and practical wisdom for anyone feeling alone in their passion for connection, nature, and spirituality. You'll discover four powerful approaches to honor your path while navigating relationships with loved ones who may not understand your practices or interests.Key Themes and TopicsExplore how to practice nature connection and everyday spirituality purely for yourself rather than trying to change others; learn strategies for finding and nurturing relationships with like-minded souls even when they're not in your immediate circle; discover how to become a culture creator who actively builds the community you wish existed; and understand why turning to the land itself can provide profound comfort when human connection falls short. This heart-centered guidance offers a framework for connected self-leadership that respects both your spiritual needs and your relationships with others who may be on different paths.Call to ActionVisit my website for the companion blog post that dives deeper into these four approaches with additional stories and insights: [https://www.leonajohnson.life/blogpodcast/when-nobody-close-gets-your-connection-to-nature-and-spirituality-4-powerful-paths-forward]For a limited time, access my Life Compass Curriculum FREE when you join the Connection Matters membership! Explore my free resources page for additional support on your connection journey at leonajohnson.life/resources. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
We explore the four essential elements of sacred space - intention, connection, presence, and evolution - and I guide you through practical, heart-led ways to declutter, create meaningful rituals, and invite beauty into your home, no matter the size or stage of life you’re in.Whether you're a soulful entrepreneur, a busy parent, or someone craving more everyday spirituality, this episode offers grounded inspiration and gentle practices to help you create space that nourishes your soul and supports your purpose.Key topics include:What sacred space really means (beyond crystals and cushions)Simple rituals for clearing energetic clutterHow to create space that evolves with your lifeInvolving children or housemates in co-creating meaningful environmentsHow sacred space ripples into your relationships, work, and wellbeing✨ You’ll walk away with ideas, journal prompts in the blog, and inspiration to begin creating—or deepening—the sacred spaces in your life.🎁 Don’t forget to explore the related blog post Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
Join me in exploring how simple intentional shifts can transform ordinary gatherings into powerful spaces of genuine connection and growth. In this warm and engaging episode, we dive deep into the elements that make gatherings meaningful—whether in your home, community, or workplace. You'll learn how to create safety and structure, incorporate beauty and gratitude, and cultivate authentic sharing. Drawing from personal stories, everyday spirituality, and practical life coaching insights, I'll guide you step-by-step through hosting connective circles, family meals, or impactful work meetings. Whether you're a heart-centred entrepreneur, facilitator, or simply someone who longs for deeper community, this episode offers tangible tools and inspiration for your journey in connected self-leadership and ecotherapy.For additional guidance and resources on creating meaningful gatherings, visit my website to explore the related blog and sign up for my mailing list to access your free guide and more soulful resources: www.leonajohnson.life/resourcesFREE Peace, Empowerment and Cultural Emergence Workshop- 6th Mat, 6.30pm (BST) - https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/36xK4FcZRYSEWBaCm6Baqg#/registration Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
Ever wondered what exactly "Cultural Emergence" means, and how it could make a tangible difference in your daily life? Join me, Leona Johnson, as we dive deeply into this powerful practice, exploring how intentional culture-making influences everything from our personal well-being to collective transformation. You'll learn about the essential role of vision, discover practical tools and principles for communicating authentically, and explore ways to embody this approach in everyday life and leadership. Together, we’ll imagine a culturally emergent day, discuss why shared language matters, and explore actionable frameworks—including the Design Web and the PEACE toolkit—to help you shape the life-enhancing culture you crave.Warm, inspiring, and deeply practical, this episode offers you insights and reflections to support your journey toward connected self-leadership, everyday spirituality, and meaningful personal growth.Call to Action:✨ Ready to deepen your journey? Check out the full blog post for more insights and tools, and sign up for my mailing list to access free resources designed to support your path to Cultural Emergence and connected living.Sign up to the FREE Peace, Empowerment and Cultural Emergence (PEACE) online workshop on 6th May at 6.30pm (BST). Find out more about the in-person week long PEACE retreat that taking place in June this year here. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
This episode explores the transformative practice of connected self-leadership through journeying through the elements of presence and self-awareness as foundations for authentic leadership. Discover how to distinguish between the voice of fear and your inner wisdom, and learn how nature connection can strengthen your self-leadership practice. We explore the research behind mindful awareness, discuss how everyday choices become spiritual practice, and offer concrete strategies to integrate connected self-leadership into daily life. Perfect for heart-centered people, seeking everyday spirituality, and anyone ready to lead from the inside out rather than be guided by external expectations.Ready to strengthen your inner compass? Download a host of courses and free resources to continue your journey from my website. Click https://www.leonajohnson.life/resources to access these guides and join our community of conscious leaders cultivating deeper connection with themselves, others, and the natural world. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
Through storytelling, science, and practical wisdom, we’ll uncover:✨ The unique lessons and energies each element offers✨ Simple, everyday practices to integrate elemental connection into your life✨ How tuning into the elements can bring clarity, balance, and renewal✨ Why nature-based wisdom is essential for heart-centred livingBy the end of this episode, you’ll have a fresh perspective on how these fundamental forces shape your personal journey and how to cultivate their presence in your daily life.✨ Free Resource for You!Want to dive deeper into elemental connection? Download my free Elemental Connection Guide with meditations, journaling prompts, and rituals for each element. Get it here: www.leonajohnson.life/resources Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away with fresh strategies to bring ease and clarity into even the busiest days.Plus, don't miss the Flow with Nature: Daily Guide to Expanding Time and Focus . It's a FREE Nature-Based Time Management Guide to help you start a nature-connection practice that can reshape your days. Check out the full write-up, blog post and show notes here. Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.
To dive deeper into these themes and explore detailed podcast notes inclduing more about Manda's new novel Any Human Power, check out my latest blog post here. More about Manda ScottManda Scott is an award-winning novelist and host of the acclaimed Accidental Gods podcast. Best known for the Boudica: Dreaming series, her previous novels have been short-listed for the Orange Prize, the Edgar, Wilbur Smith and Saltire Awards and won the McIlvanney Prize. Her latest novel ANY HUMAN POWER is a Mytho-Political thriller which lays out a Thrutopian road map to a Flourishing future we’d be proud to leave to the generations that come after us. With degrees inveterinary medicine and a Masters in Regenerative Economics, Manda’s life is oriented towards creating radical new narratives that will pave the way to the total systemic change our culture and our world needs. Any Human Power is available for sale on Amazon. Readers can connect with Manda Scott on Facebook, Bluesky, Goodreads, Instagram, and LinkedIn. To learn more, visit https://mandascott.co.uk/ and https://accidentalgods.life Thank You for Listening!I am so grateful to you for tuning into this episode of Connection Matters Podcast. This is my passion and where I share my hope for a better world. If you enjoyed what you heard, please consider subscribing, rating, and reviewing the podcast on your preferred platform. Your support helps us reach more listeners and spread the message of connection, healing and growth!Stay Connected:Join the Community: Be part of our growing community by signing up for my newsletter here. You'll receive updates on new episodes, resources, and exclusive offers!Join the Connection Matters Membership: Join at anytime. Monthly Live Calls. Connection, Coaching and Community. Click here for more info. Follow Me: Stay inspired and connected on social media: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn , PintrestConnect with Me: Have thoughts or questions about the episode? I'd love to hear from you! Reach out at connection@leonajohnson.life. I always respond.Upcoming Events:Don't miss out on upcoming workshops, courses, or events! Stay informed by visiting the website here for more details for details.