Finding Your Fierce with Brita Fernandez Schmidt

I am joined today by Kate Wills, author of the incredible book 'A Trip of One's Own.' We talk all about the joys of travelling solo and that it is never too late to start over. We discuss the women that inspired Kate along the way and her top tips when it comes to travelling with a child and all things packing! Kate talks very openly about the pressures of living 'the correct way' and how she has overcome this. For the show notes on everything we discussed head to madeleineshaw.com/episode85-2

I am joined today by Chinese Medicine Practitioner, founder of the Hayo'u method and best selling author Katie Brindle. On today’s episode we talk all about the art of Yang Sheng or self care and the work we can do to nurture our body, mind and spirit simultaneously through qigong, gua sha and other ancient practices. We discuss Chinese philosophy on our connection to nature and what it means for our health. For the shownotes on everything we discussed head to madeleineshaw.com/episode84

Joining me today is Amy Ransom, single mother and author of The Soul Soaring Virtues of Separation. Following the breakdown of her marriage in 2016 Amy has been keen to share how one relationship ending can actually be a wonderful new beginning. In today's episode Amy shares why divorce doesn't need to mean devastation, how we can reframe separation to embrace independence, positivity and authenticity and how the law of attraction has helped Amy in rediscovering herself. Shownotes on madeleineshaw.com

I’m joined today by the amazing Millie Gooch, founder of the Sober Girl Society. Millie hosts Sober Girl Society’s signature boozeless brunches and sober sweat classes across the country and works with organisations to encourage sober curiosity and spread the message that being alcohol-free is far from boring. On today’s episode we spoke all about her journey to sobriety, some of the biggest misconceptions about why sobriety is on the rise and the unexpected benefits of living an alcohol free life.

I'm joined today by Katherine Sellery, 3x TEDx speaker and founder of Conscious Parenting Revolution for raising resilient, considerate and empowered kids who know their inner voice and honour it. Katherine has been coaching parents on conscious communication for over 16 years and shares her methods with me in today's episode. We spoke all about the importance of truly listening to ourselves and others and how to teach our children to know what they want and how to express it. Shownotes on madeleineshaw.com