How To Become Podcast

A curation of classic and modern jobs in the wellness, craft, style + beauty industry. This is a modern guide on making a living the old fashioned way. This is a podcast all about how professionals got started and how it can inspire you on your next chapter. Conversations on craftsmanship to help inspire you to take your first steps into your dream career. By interviewing professionals about their craft, I help find the ‘starter pack’ for you to take the first steps. I want to dispel myths, give you hope and practical, relatable ideas to shift the needle on your career today.

How To Become.. A Sophrology Practitioner

This episode I interviewed Marie-Marthe Blanc who is a Sophrology Practitioner- you can find all her information here: Marie-Marthe Blanc is a Sophrology Practitioner based in Bath, helping people find calm, balance and ease through this simple yet powerful body-mind practice. She works with individuals and groups, in person or online, in French and in English.Her website: https://www.mariemartheblanc.com/Free Sophrology Practice: sophrology.subscribepage.ioBooks:- The Sophrology Method by Florence Parot https://www.hachette.co.uk/titles/florence-parot/the-sophrology-method/9781856754071/#:~:text=Cited%20as%20'the%20new%20mindfulness,time%20and%20has%20proven%20results.- The Life-Changing Power of Sophrology by Dominique Antiglio https://www.yellowkitebooks.co.uk/titles/dominique-antiglio/the-life-changing-power-of-sophrology/9781473662650/

07-10
23:58

How To Be A… Massage Therapist

This episode I interviewed Zoe of The Massage Space. She is a holistic therapist, her massage approach considers how your mind and body are connected, how our daily experiences express themselves in our muscles and nervous system. ​We discuss: - How she started her journey into the massage industry - The importance of personalisation in massage - Creating a therapeutic space - Advice for aspiring massage therapists - Finding opportunities in uncertainty - Choosing passion over pros and cons - Understanding training and costs - Gradual transition to full time massage - Self discovery - Building a client base and gaining experience To connect with Zoe you can find her website linked here. She is based in Bath and Winchester.

01-30
42:28

How To Be A… Reflexologist

This episode I got to interview the talented Jess who a reflexologist and founder of THE RE:Balanced. With clinical expertise in reflexology, Jess offers bespoke treatments and workshops to help support hormone imbalances, acute and chronic health conditions and symptoms stemming from anxiety. Her goal is to provide an accessible and effective approach to holistic health. Jess is a full member of The Association of Reflexologists(AOR) and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).Contact Jess on instagram @therebalanced and on her website https://www.therebalanced.com/

01-14
21:17

How To Be An…Emotions Coach

This episode I got to speak to Claire Fitzsimmons who is an Emotions Coach. Claire is the Co-founder and Co-director of If Lost Start Here, an ICF Accredited Coach, and Emotions Coaching Practitioner.Claire has contributed pieces on mental health and emotional well-being to Liz Earle Magazine, Long Reads, The New York Times, The Independent, Anxy Magazine, Mother, UpperCase Magazine, and Good Therapy, amongst others. Her work has been featured in Stylist, Muddy Stilettos and The Slow Living Guide.Claire writes on Substack under More Good Days.You can find details about Claire’s practice and working directly with her here :https://www.ifloststarthere.com/ Claire will be hosting ‘An Emotions Self Care workshop’ at the Soul Spa with me on Sunday December 8th to book your tickets: https://www.thesoulspa.co.uk/events

11-26
34:05

How to be a…Funeral Game Changer

Isabel Russo Isabel is a Contemporary Ritual Designer who has created over 400 funeral ceremonies - including for comedians Terry Jones and Victoria Wood. She is a Director of the Good Funeral Guide, and along with colleague Fran Hall, has pioneered a transformative framework to help people navigate the period of time between the death of someone they love - right through to the days after the funeral has taken place. This is one of the most inspiring conversations I’ve ever had and I hope you get so much support from Isabel’s wonderful knowledge and work. You can find her website here: https://www.liminal-time.com/ To contact Isabel Email: isabel.liminaltime@gmail.com Workshops coming up: Kelston Roundhill Barn, Bath: Thurs 5th Sept 10am - 6pm The Lost Village of Dode, Kent: Sunday 15th Sept 10am - 6pm Chesterfield 13th October * *Correction for a misuse of terminology around minute 36, the term ‘assisted suicide’ was used as a mistake and we just wanted to acknowledge that misuse of terminology and the correct terminology is‘assisted death’ Thank you **

07-22
48:30

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