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What happens when your creations don’t come to fruition in the Spring? 

Although Spring is the time of creation, newness, birthing and rebirth. As we cross that bridge into Summer, I wanted to pause to honour what has not come to pass.

Because sometimes… Our creations are unable to make it to full bloom. Sometimes although we desire this fruition, for whatever reason now is NOT the time.

 This is the harsh and often painful side of the Spring momentum; when the creative energy goes ary. 

Whether it’s a miscarriage, a business failure or a plan that purely fell apart. It’s important to recognise that alongside the bloom of Spring, there can be loss. And when the unthinkable happens…. how do we hold ourselves through it?

We must mourn our losses big and small.

We live in a world that disregards loss, forgets the majesty of hope and the travesty of unfilled dreams. In our western world… Grief is held in low regard.

The wanted baby. 

The desired dream.

The passionate plan.

Gone wayward for whatever reason. It leaves a gap. A pain. A wish unfulfilled. And this grief needs to find expression.

With the clients that have come to me in the past few months within their personal loss also existed a need for validation.

Validation that this happened.

Validation it was real. And…

Validation that their pain exists and support is needed.

As an embodiment coach and healer, my role is to be a compassionate witness but also a support; to guide the women I work with back to their bodies and the powerful wisdom that resides there. 

To not only help them find healthy expression for their grief but to access what they truly need for themselves. 

Inside GRIEF a vital part of YOU still lives.

This is tender territory. Because… Inside the grief, something still lives.

It’s not the same shape or the same dream…. but a vital part of you, quietly waiting to be heard. To be met.

It asks for presence, not pushing.

It asks for a space to feel and recognise what did not come to pass.

It asks for validation and honouring as you slowly return to yourself.

If you’re navigating a season of loss or transition, whether sudden or long-held… Please know, you don’t have to hold it all alone.

My 1:1 coaching offers a grounded space for you to be witnessed, held, and supported as you meet the truth of where you are… and gently move toward what’s next.

You can learn more or book a free connection call here to explore if working together feels right.

If you desire to hold yourself through this transition, my free practice “Mother” can powerfully support you to do that. Access that here. 

“Mother” is the foundation of all of my work, supporting you to cultivate your wise and loving inner Mother.

Sending much love during this time of transition.

What happens when your creations don’t come to fruition in the Spring? 

Although Spring is the time of creation, newness, birthing and rebirth. As we cross that bridge into Summer, I wanted to pause to honour what has not come to pass.

Because sometimes… Our creations are unable to make it to full bloom. Sometimes although we desire this fruition, for whatever reason now is NOT the time.

 This is the harsh and often painful side of the Spring momentum; when the creative energy goes ary. 

Whether it’s a miscarriage, a business failure or a plan that purely fell apart. It’s important to recognise that alongside the bloom of Spring, there can be loss. And when the unthinkable happens…. how do we hold ourselves through it?

We must mourn our losses big and small.

We live in a world that disregards loss, forgets the majesty of hope and the travesty of unfilled dreams. In our western world… Grief is held in low regard.

The wanted baby. 

The desired dream.

The passionate plan.

Gone wayward for whatever reason. It leaves a gap. A pain. A wish unfulfilled. And this grief needs to find expression.

With the clients that have come to me in the past few months within their personal loss also existed a need for validation.

Validation that this happened.

Validation it was real. And…

Validation that their pain exists and support is needed.

As an embodiment coach and healer, my role is to be a compassionate witness but also a support; to guide the women I work with back to their bodies and the powerful wisdom that resides there. 

To not only help them find healthy expression for their grief but to access what they truly need for themselves. 

Inside GRIEF a vital part of YOU still lives.

This is tender territory. Because… Inside the grief, something still lives.

It’s not the same shape or the same dream…. but a vital part of you, quietly waiting to be heard. To be met.

It asks for presence, not pushing.

It asks for a space to feel and recognise what did not come to pass.

It asks for validation and honouring as you slowly return to yourself.

If you’re navigating a season of loss or transition, whether sudden or long-held… Please know, you don’t have to hold it all alone.

My 1:1 coaching offers a grounded space for you to be witnessed, held, and supported as you meet the truth of where you are… and gently move toward what’s next.

You can learn more or book a free connection call here to explore if working together feels right.

If you desire to hold yourself through this transition, my free practice “Mother” can powerfully support you to do that. Access that here. 

“Mother” is the foundation of all of my work, supporting you to cultivate your wise and loving inner Mother.

Sending much love during this time of transition.

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We don’t realise how much we hold in our wombs & pelvic bowls until we are so weighed down with emotions, trauma & grief that we can’t ignore the heaviness we feel.

It can feel like you’re going round in circles & can’t see our path forward. Your menstrual cycles may be disrupted or perhaps you sense a heaviness or stagnation in your pelvic bowl.

Liberating these emotions, trauma & grief to restore balance to your bowl & your cycle is the deep journey of Somatic Womb Work. Learn more…

What to read next:

• The importance of Grief Rituals
• Lovingly meet the pain of regret
• Is this what I even want?
• Who are you in transition?

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🌿 Spring in Chinese Medicine: The Season of Wood

In the Five Element framework of Chinese Medicine, Spring is ruled by the Wood Element, governed by the Liver and Gallbladder.

When the energy of Wood becomes congested—often due to Winters heavier foods and slower pace—we can experience imbalances such as “Liver Excess” or “Excess Wood.”

Common Symptoms of Excess Wood:

• Irritability or anger
• Allergies and inflammation
• Headaches or eye tension
• Constipation
• Indecision or inner frustration

Do these feel familiar? These symptoms echo patterns many women recognize during PMS or perimenopause. That’s no coincidence. Let me explain why below.

🌸 The Feminine Connection: Wood & Women’s Health

The Wood Element is deeply connected to Feminine Embodiment and Women’s Health. The Liver stores and restores the blood, thereby playing an important role in menstrual health. When the Liver is stagnant, we feel emotionally and physically blocked. Imbalanced Wood is not the cause of all PMS symptoms but it is a great contributor. Supporting movement through this element and organ system is key—especially in Spring and in the premenstrual phases of our cycle. 

🔧 Metal Controls Wood: The Breathwork Bridge

In Chinese Medicine’s control cycle, Metal controls Wood (think of an axe and a tree. Metal cuts wood. Metal is connected to the Lungs, Large Intestine, and Skin— which is fascinating when we consider that many “Excess Wood” symptoms are connected to these exact areas.

This is where Breathwork becomes a potent tool.

🌀 How Breathwork Supports Spring Energetics

Here’s how working with the Metal element (breath) helps clear Wood imbalances (liver stagnation):

💗 Emotional Regulation

Breathwork has the power to move us from anger and irritability into Emotional Regulation by calming the body and mind. Regular practice also helps build resilience, so emotions feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Supporting our ability to respond to life rather than react.

🧘‍♀️ Inner Clarity

Breathwork creates an space of inner calm and quiet. Through conscious breath, we create space to connect with our inner knowing, finding clarity and confidence in our decisions.

💩 Bowel Flow

Yes, really. Deep breathwork stimulates the diaphragm, which gently massages the colon and encourages movement in the large intestine. A morning breath practice can ease constipation and reduce bloating—emotionally and physically.

🌼 Additional Spring Practices for Liver Support

To move stagnant energy and nourish your feminine body this season, try incorporating:

1. Gentle Detox or Fasting

3–5 days without coffee, alcohol, sugar, or processed foods. Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbal infusions of rosemary, fennel, and dandelion.

2. Acupuncture & Herbal Support

Work with a skilled acupuncturist or herbalist to support liver and gallbladder function.

3. Somatic Womb Work

In Somatic Womb Work, I guide clients to clear stagnation using the 4 pillars of embodiment: Breath, Awareness, Movement, and Sound—powerful tools to direct energy and restore Women´s Health. Discover more here.

4. Breathwork Practices

Let’s dive into a beautiful breath that’s especially feminine in essence…

🐝 My Favourite Breath Practice for Feminine Wellbeing: Brahmari (Bee Breath)

Brahmari is a soft, grounding breath deeply connected to the feminine, the Earth, and the Metal element. It stimulates the ventral vagus nerve, supporting emotional release, clarity, and calm.

How to Practice Brahmari:

1. Sit comfortably. Close your eyes. Take a few gentle, preparatory breaths.
2. Inhale deeply through your nose.
3. Purse your lips and hum your exhale out slowly (like a buzzing bee).
4. Repeat. Keep it soft and resonant. Let your breath roll like a wave.
5. As you hum, direct your awareness to the center of your forehead (third eye).

You may even say the word “Hum” to yourself with intention which interestingly, in some traditions, the mantra HUM is believed to purify the mind—a gentle invitation to release guilt, shame, or harsh inner dialogue. This feels so “Livery” to me.

🌙 Final Reflections

Spring is a time of emergence. A time to shake off what no longer serves, and gently come back into movement. Through Breathwork, Womb Wellness, and seasonal awareness, we nourish our emotional and physical bodies from the inside out.

If this resonates, and you’d like deeper 1:1 support, I invite you to book a free 15-minute connection call with me here to explore how I can help you.

With breath and seasonal blessings,

🌿 Spring in Chinese Medicine: The Season of Wood

In the Five Element framework of Chinese Medicine, Spring is ruled by the Wood Element, governed by the Liver and Gallbladder.

When the energy of Wood becomes congested—often due to Winters heavier foods and slower pace—we can experience imbalances such as “Liver Excess” or “Excess Wood.”

Common Symptoms of Excess Wood:

• Irritability or anger
• Allergies and inflammation
• Headaches or eye tension
• Constipation
• Indecision or inner frustration

Feel familiar? These symptoms echo patterns many women recognize during PMS or perimenopause. That’s no coincidence. Let me explain why below.

🌸 The Feminine Connection: Wood & Women’s Health

The Wood Element is deeply connected to Feminine Embodiment and Women’s Health. The Liver stores and restores the blood, thereby playing an important role in menstrual health. When the Liver is stagnant, we feel emotionally and physically blocked. Imbalanced Wood is not the cause of all PMS symptoms but it is a great contributor. Supporting movement through this element and organ system is key—especially in the premenstrual phases of our menstrual, hormonal cycle. 

🔧 Metal Controls Wood: The Breathwork Bridge

In Chinese Medicine’s control cycle, Metal controls Wood (think of an axe and a tree—Metal cuts wood). Metal is connected to the Lungs, Large Intestine, and Skin— which is fascinating when we consider that many “Excess Wood” symptoms are connected to these exact areas.

This is where Breathwork becomes a potent tool.

🌀 How Breathwork Supports Spring Energetics

Here’s how working with the Metal element (breath) helps clear Wood imbalances (liver stagnation):

💗 Emotional Regulation

Breathwork has the power to move us from anger and irritability into Emotional Regulation by calming the body and mind. Regular practice also helps build resilience, so emotions feel less overwhelming and more manageable. Supporting our ability to respond to life rather than react.

🧘‍♀️ Inner Clarity

Breathwork creates an space of inner calm and quiet. Through conscious breath, we create space to connect with our inner knowing, finding clarity and confidence in our decisions.

💩 Bowel Flow

Yes, really. Deep breathwork stimulates the diaphragm, which gently massages the colon and encourages movement in the large intestine. A morning breath practice can ease constipation and reduce bloating—emotionally and physically.

🌼 Additional Spring Practices for Liver Support

To move stagnant energy and nourish your feminine body this season, try incorporating:

1. Gentle Detox or Fasting

3–5 days without coffee, alcohol, sugar, or processed foods. Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbal infusions of rosemary, fennel, and dandelion.

2. Acupuncture & Herbal Support

Work with a skilled acupuncturist or herbalist to support liver and gallbladder function.

3. Somatic Womb Work

In Somatic Womb Work, I guide clients to clear stagnation using the 4 pillars of embodiment: Breath, Awareness, Movement, and Sound—powerful tools to direct energy and restore Women´s Health. Discover more here.

4. Breathwork Practices

Let’s dive into a beautiful breath that’s especially feminine in essence…

🐝 My Favourite Breath Practice for Feminine Wellbeing: Brahmari (Bee Breath)

Brahmari is a soft, grounding breath deeply connected to the feminine, the Earth, and the Metal element. It stimulates the ventral vagus nerve, supporting emotional release, clarity, and calm.

How to Practice Brahmari:

1. Sit comfortably. Close your eyes. Take a few gentle, preparatory breaths.
2. Inhale deeply through your nose.
3. Purse your lips and hum your exhale out slowly (like a buzzing bee).
4. Repeat. Keep it soft and resonant. Let your breath roll like a wave.
5. As you hum, direct your awareness to the center of your forehead (third eye).

You may even say the word “Hum” to yourself with intention which interestingly, in some traditions, the mantra HUM is believed to purify the mind—a gentle invitation to release guilt, shame, or harsh inner dialogue. This feels so “Livery” to me.

🌙 Final Reflections

Spring is a time of emergence. A time to shake off what no longer serves, and gently come back into movement. Through Breathwork, Womb Wellness, and seasonal awareness, we nourish our emotional and physical bodies from the inside out.

If this resonates, and you’d like deeper 1:1 support, I invite you to book a free 15-minute connection call with me here to explore how I can help you.

With breath and seasonal blessings,

FOLLOW ME ON PINTEREST

We don’t realise how much we hold in our wombs & pelvic bowls until we are so weighed down with emotions, trauma & grief that we can’t ignore the heaviness we feel.

It can feel like you’re going round in circles & can’t see our path forward. Your menstrual cycles may be disrupted or perhaps you sense a heaviness or stagnation in your pelvic bowl.

Liberating these emotions, trauma & grief to restore balance to your bowl & your cycle is the deep journey of Somatic Womb Work. Learn more…

What to read next:

• The importance of Grief Rituals
• Lovingly meet the pain of regret
• Is this what I even want?
• Who are you in transition?