In this heartfelt episode of the Unboxable Podcast, host Alena Turley converses with long-time friend Lisa McLean about personal growth, mindfulness, and holistic health.

Lisa shares her life's journey from being a sick child to becoming a marketing consultant and eventually transitioning into a holistic counsellor and mindfulness mentor.

They discuss the importance of self-awareness, parenting challenges, meditation practices, and the transformative potential of addressing intergenerational trauma and stress.

This episode is rich with insights on how to live a more connected, purposeful, and joyful life.

HIGHLIGHTS: 

01:41 Introducing Lisa McLean, Holistic Counsellor

02:46 Lisa's Journey to Wellness

05:56 The Impact of Childhood Illness

08:06 Exploring Trauma and Healing

21:53 The Power of Meditation and Mindfulness

26:25 Personal Stories of Meditation

30:56 The Addictive Nature of Cortisol and Stress Hormones

30:59 Rediscovering Forgotten Frameworks for Joy and Love

31:45 Emotional Intelligence and Ancestral Wounds

32:54 The Benefits of Emotional Work and Personal Growth

34:00 The Calm Life Project: A Journey to Self-Regulation

35:27 Parenting and Personal Growth: A Delicate Balance

36:54 The Challenges and Rewards of Emotional Regulation

39:47 The Power of Awareness and Emotional Expression

48:11 Taking Action: The Key to Personal Transformation

55:00 Final Thoughts and Resources for Holistic Counselling

Stay in touch with Lisa and access her free resources for mindfulness, connecting with teens and more below.  

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Your host, Alena, is a somatic practitioner, business alchemist, black belt, mum of three, and digital storyteller with decades of experience dedicated to nurturing women as they emerge through seasons of challenge - from burnt out to brilliant, exhausted to truly alive. 

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