Karen Shimwell and Miriam Grace have both worked therapeutically in mental health for decades. In this episode Karen explains how her identity as a witch is in alignment with the post menopausal experience, aging, therapy, healing, death, and the every day magic of women especially those who hold space for others. Karen also describes the significance and personal experience of Well Dressing. a unique tradition practiced in Derbyshire villages around Sheffield. Karen currently manages projects to help individuals recover from addiction in community settings in and around Sheffield, the City of Steel, UK.

Hera & Her Wayward Daughters

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“If you’re tired of endless images of women that don’t reflect your experience of ageing and you’re a woman that’s interested in an unflinching look at what ageing women might look like and how they’re represented in art, then this group is for you. There will be nudity and occasional strong language. Opinions may differ. Some people are waspish or stroppy. Enjoy.”

More information about Well Dressing:

youlgravewelldressers.co.uk/2025.html

welldressing.com/extra.php

Miriam Grace is a psychotherapist and author with 35 years experience. 

Website: www.blue-skies.org.uk 

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Email: miriam@blue-skies.org.uk

Podcast website: womenofsteel.co.uk 

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Production by Tim Jones: webmill.co.uk 

Music by Brynovsky: brynovsky.co.uk 

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