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This Place, Our VoicesTap Into Transformation | Jess Wilkins-Cooke"Life is about change. Sometimes it's painful. Sometimes it's beautiful. But most of the time, it's both."We’re joined by Jess Wikins-Cooke, founder of Tap Into Transformation, to explore how Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) can unlock a world of emotional healing and self-discovery.Jess shares her expertise on tapping, explaining its role in managing stress, overcoming obstacles, and fostering personal growth. Through candid stories and practical insights, she reveals how this practice empowers individuals to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence.Discover how a simp...2025-01-2822 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'I've been told I'm selfish for only having one child'Meet Sarah, mum to Arabella and founder of Diddi Drama. We talk other people's expectations of our families, navigating jealousy with your partner when your child is close to them and growing as a business owner as you grow as a parent Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-05-171h 08
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'It was okay to find those things difficult but I felt the tug of something deeper' Meet Jess, adoptive mum of 2 and creator of Not a Perfect Parent.Join the wonderful Karen Rislow and I as we mark the end of the first series by telling the Not a Perfect Parent story.Grab a cuppa as I share the ups and downs of our adoption journey and the story of my own mum, the inspiration for NAPP.To learn more visit me at www.breatheeasymeditation.co.ukAnd to learn more about my lovely interviewer and fellow EFT Practitioner Karen, find her at karenlouisecoaching.net2024-01-1737 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'Put the book in the bin'Meet Julie, mum to 3, stepmum to 2 and Nana Ju to 4. We talk babyhood to adulthood, double figures around the dinner table and why it's sometimes better to let your toddler leave home. TW: Please be aware that part of Julie's story of motherhood is the loss of two babies through miscarriage and of her daughter Catherine who was born sleeping. Please take care of yourself and if you feel that Julie's journey will be difficult for you to hear, you may choose not to listen to this episode. Julie is...2024-01-1141 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'You can't make it all perfect, it's messy...'Meet Ryan, dad of 2 and wellness expert. Join us as we talk age gap parenting, strategies to keep mindful in the tricky times and the unexpected pressures that can come with becoming a dad. To find out more about Ryan and his wellness work have a look herehttps://www.ryanlainchbury.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0332 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'It was the most magical time and it was also the hardest'Meet Laura, Joy's mum. We talk expectations and how they can trip us up, the amazing fierceness of daughters and the working mum juggle.Laura is a fantastic hormone and mindset coach, runs a beautiful hub for women in business and offers a variety of wellness workshops. You can find out more about her here:https://www.tearejonescoaching.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1835 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'I yelled into the hills and we all felt a bit better...'Meet Shanu, mum of 2 boys. We talk finding your way back to yourselves and your partner when parenthood sweeps you up, how it shows you all your own triggers and taking the amazing decision to leave a busy London life for the Highlands. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-12-1345 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'The things that you valued before don't mean a thing'Meet Amy, mum of 4 and entrepreneur. Join us as we talk through supporting new mums, learning to trust yourself as a parent and Amy's family journey of growth and healing when they traded a life of private schooling and lucrative careers for the beach and home education. TW: Please be aware that part of Amy's story is the story of grief and healing after her daughter Chloe passed away. Please look after yourself. If you feel that Chloe's story will be triggering for you, you might choose not to...2023-12-0657 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'A happy outcome but a journey to get there.'Meet Katy, adoptive mum of 2 boys and wellbeing coach. Join us as we talk through 10 years of adoptive parenting, training vs. reality and how Katy takes care of her own wellbeing through it all. You can find out more about the wonderful work that Katy does here:https://www.katysmithcoaching.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-3030 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'Kid admin has a life of it's own... there's a reason it takes a village.'Meet Kay, property investor and mum of 2 girls. Join us as we talk (and laugh) through how parenting changes your relationship, how different motherhood can look the second time around and why it's so much easier to let go of perfect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2942 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'I was a wife and a mother, my happiness was irrelevant.'Join me as I talk with Marilu, a twice-married mum of 4 children (3 of whom are adults now!) as she shares her experience of navigating family life, separation and the complex joy and struggle of a stepfamily. Marilu is an amazing woman, coach and practitioner and you will find her here:https://www.energy-coaching.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2244 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'It's a little hurt that I carry in my heart'Meet Karen, a mum of 2 who moved countries for love before she started her family. Join us as we talk relying on your intuition as a parent and building a thriving home when you are a long way from the one you grew up in. Karen is an EFT coach supporting female entrepreneurs to move past barriers and reach their potential. Get in touch with her at karenlouisecoaching.netIf you have a story to share as a parent, get in touch with Jess at www.breatheeasymeditation...2023-11-1432 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'I always thought I was going to have biological children...'Meet Nick, adoptive dad of 2.Join us as we chat through what the adoption journey looks and feels like, what happens when you struggle to connect with a child and how important it is to open up mental health conversations among men. If you have a story to share, get in touch. We would love to hear it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1434 min
Not a Perfect Parent: The extraordinary wisdom of ordinary parents'There was a gasp and people did not know what to do...'Meet Kate, mum of 3 lovely boys. Grab a cuppa and join us as we talk (and laugh) through mum guilt and coming up against judgement, what it can mean when your child receives the right diagnosis and why support beats comparison every time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-1435 min
Thoughts from a Page PodcastElizabeth Letts - THE RIDE OF HER LIFEElizabeth and I discuss The Ride of Her Life, crafting this grand adventure story, how she learned about Annie Wilkins and her incredible journey, the manner in which the automobile and interstates revolutionized the United States, what surprised her while writing this book, and much more.Elizabeth’s recommended reads are:
The Girls in the Stilt House by Kelly Mustian
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and...2021-07-2337 min