Written by Sadé Schuurman, Visionary Entrepreneur Sadé Schuurman is the founder of Diamonds by Sadé, a jewellery brand redefining luxury by offering high-quality, customizable diamond pieces at accessible prices. Her passion for timeless elegance drives her mission to make exquisite jewellery a celebration for everyone. An engagement ring is one of the most meaningful purchases you’ll ever make, a symbol of eternal love, devotion, and the promise of forever. At Diamonds by Sadé , we believe that choosing the perfect ring should be an experience filled with excitement, romance, and confidence. Every piece we create is designed to celebrate love stories that last a lifetime. Whether you’re planning a surprise proposal or shopping together, here’s how to choose the perfect engagement ring that reflects your partner’s personality and your shared journey. 1. Understand the 4Cs: Cut, colour, clarity, and carat Before falling in love with a design, it’s important to understand what makes a diamond truly shine, the 4Cs. Cut: The most vital factor in a diamond’s brilliance. A high-quality cut allows light to dance through the stone, giving it that unmistakable sparkle. Colour: Graded from D (colourless) to Z (light yellow or brown). The closer to colourless, the rarer the diamond. However, a slightly warmer tone can beautifully complement yellow or rose gold settings. Clarity: Tiny natural inclusions make every diamond unique. Most are invisible to the naked eye, so you can often prioritise sparkle and size over flawless grading. Carat: Carat measures weight, not just size. A well-cut one-carat diamond can appear larger than a heavier stone that lacks brilliance. At Diamonds by Sadé, our expert jewellers ensure that every diamond, whether natural or lab-grown, meets exceptional standards of beauty and balance across all four Cs. 2. Choose a shape that matches their personality Every diamond shape tells its own story, just like every love story is unique. Round brilliant: Timeless, radiant, and traditional. Oval or pear: Elegant and elongated, perfect for a touch of sophistication. Cushion or princess cut: Modern and romantic with extra sparkle. Emerald or asscher: Vintage elegance that reflects refined taste. If your partner is bold and expressive, a unique cut like pear or radiant will make a stunning statement. For someone who adores classic beauty, a round or oval solitaire will always stand the test of time. 3. Pick the right metal The metal you choose defines the ring’s overall tone and style. White gold or platinum: Sleek and contemporary, it enhances brilliance. Yellow gold: Warm, rich, and perfect for traditional romantics. Rose gold: Soft and feminine, symbolising warmth and love. At Diamonds by Sadé, every engagement ring is available in your choice of metal to ensure it perfectly complements your partner’s skin tone and everyday style. 4. Consider the setting The setting not only holds the diamond securely but also defines the ring’s character. Solitaire: Understated elegance, one diamond that says it all. Halo: A sparkling frame that magnifies brilliance. Three-stone: Represents your past, present, and future together. Vintage or custom: For those who want to make a one-of-a-kind statement. If your partner leads an active lifestyle, a low-profile setting might be ideal. For those who love glamour and sparkle, halo or multi-stone settings are breathtaking choices. 5. Natural or lab-grown, choose what feels right Both natural and lab-grown diamonds offer exceptional beauty, but lab-grown stones are an increasingly popular choice for modern couples. They’re ethically created, identical in composition, and often more affordable, allowing you to invest in size or design without compromise. Diamonds by Sadé offers both natural and lab-grown engagement rings, ensuring every couple finds a piece that aligns with their values and vision. 6. Set a budget that reflects your story Forget the old “three-month salary” rule. Your ring should reflect love, not financial stress. The goal is to find a piece that feels right for your partner and your journey. With flexible options across all price ranges, Diamonds by Sadé ensures luxury is always within reach. 7. Make it personal What makes a ring truly unforgettable is the story behind it. From hidden engravings of initials or dates to bespoke design consultations that bring your vision to life, personalisation turns an engagement ring into a lasting legacy. At Diamonds by Sadé, every ring tells a story, your story. From design to delivery, we guide you through every step to ensure your engagement ring captures your love in the most radiant way possible. Begin your forever today for a perfect engagement ring Explore our elegant collection of engagement rings and find the one that reflects your love and devotion here . Because at Diamonds by Sadé, we believe every queen deserves to shine. Feel like a queen inside and out, without the royal expenses. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Sadé Schuurman Sadé Schuurman, Visionary Entrepreneur As the founder of Diamonds by Sadé, Sadé Schuurman transforms her lifelong love for diamonds into a mission of accessibility and elegance. She leads a brand renowned for its customizable and affordable jewellery, empowering clients to celebrate their unique stories with timeless, high-quality creations.

Written by Carmela Lacey, Yoga Teacher, Movement Educator, Wellness Advocate Carmela is an internationally recognised yoga educator and movement specialist with over 25 years of experience. She is the founder of Yoga Rhyth’OM and leads teacher trainings, retreats, and wellness programs that blend traditional wisdom with modern science. There is a growing body of research, and a quiet pulse of ancient wisdom, that points to an extraordinary idea, the heart is not merely a pump. It is a centre of intelligence, intuition, and emotional awareness. According to neuroradiologist Dr. J. Andrew Armour, the heart possesses its own intricate neural network, a “little brain” in the heart, that both receives and sends information to the cranial brain in a continuous, dynamic dialogue. In the yoga and mindfulness world, this is no revelation. For centuries, sages have guided us to “listen to the heart,” “breathe into the heart space,” and “feel rather than think.” What science is now confirming, mystics have always known: the brain and the heart are in constant communion, and this sacred connection can be consciously nourished through meditation, movement, and the cultivation of emotional resonance. The intelligence of the heart Nestled in the chest, the heart contains roughly 40,000 neurons. These form what researchers refer to as the intrinsic cardiac nervous system, a complex circuitry capable of memory, learning, decision-making, and emotional processing. The heart communicates with the brain through the vagus nerve, hormonal secretions, energetic fields, and via direct neurological pathways. But perhaps even more astonishing is how this communication is influenced by emotion. States of love, compassion, gratitude, and care send coherent signals from the heart to the brain, helping to regulate stress responses, enhance clarity of thought, and improve physiological harmony. The inverse is also true. When we live in states of anxiety, anger, or disconnection, our heart rhythms become chaotic and erratic, affecting not only cardiovascular health but also impairing cognitive performance and emotional resilience. Heart-brain synchronisation This is where yoga and meditation become more than just wellness tools. They become bridges to coherence. Research from the HeartMath Institute and other scientific bodies shows that practices which evoke positive emotional states, particularly heart-focused meditation, create what’s known as physiological synchrony between the heart and the brain. This synchrony is a state of coherence where heart rhythms, respiration, and brainwave patterns move in a harmonious rhythm. When this happens, our system enters what scientists call an optimal performance zone, marked by increased clarity, emotional stability, creativity, and improved cardiovascular function. Yoga asana, pranayama, and meditative focus on the heart space can all generate this state. In essence, we are learning to tune the instrument of the body-mind to play a more beautiful, cohesive frequency. “What the mind forgets, the body remembers. And what the body remembers, the heart can heal.” – Author unknown The emotional influence The heart is not just a receiver of emotion, it is a generator. The practice of intentionally evoking heart-based emotions such as kindness, compassion, forgiveness, or appreciation has the power to reshape the very signals the heart sends to the brain. This is why meditative traditions often ask us to begin by bringing awareness to someone we love or to recall a memory that evokes tenderness. These emotional cues shift our inner chemistry, creating measurable changes in heart rate variability (HRV), a key marker of emotional regulation and stress resilience. Over time, cultivating these states not only improves emotional balance, it transforms how we respond to life itself. We become less reactive, more intuitive, and more attuned to the silent wisdom that lives within. Physiological benefits The health implications of this heart-brain connection are profound. Numerous studies have shown that meditative practices can: Lower heart rate Reduce blood pressure Improve heart rate variability (HRV) Balance the autonomic nervous system Reduce stress-related inflammation Enhance immune function Put simply, what the heart feels, the body follows. When we dwell in states of love and awareness, our entire system harmonises. The stress response calms. The body heals. The mind clears. And we return to what ancient yogic texts call sattva , a state of inner peace, clarity, and luminosity. A practice to strengthen the brain-heart connection You don’t need hours of seated meditation to begin. Even a few minutes of intentional, heart-centred focus can shift your entire state. Here is a simple yet powerful practice you can begin today: Anchor awareness in the heart: Close your eyes. Bring your attention to the centre of your chest. Visualise your awareness gathering there, like sunlight warming the centre of your being. Generate a positive emotion: Recall a moment of love. Think of someone you care for deeply. Or simply evoke the feeling of compassion, appreciation, or kindness. Let the emotion arise, however softly. Breathe with the heart: Begin to breathe slowly and deeply. Imagine each inhale and exhale flowing through your heart, like a gentle ocean tide. Let the rhythm of your breath soften and steady. Return when you wander: The mind may drift. That’s okay. Gently bring it back to your breath and your chosen feeling. Treat each return as a moment of grace. Be consistent: Even just five minutes a day of this practice can make a difference. Like any relationship, the connection between your heart and mind flourishes with attention, patience, and repetition. The sacred return In a world that often prizes the intellect, data, and productivity, it is a radical act to return to the wisdom of the heart. Yet that return is precisely what our nervous systems, relationships, and planet are quietly calling for. The next time you feel scattered, anxious, or overwhelmed, try this: pause, breathe, place your hand on your heart, and listen. There, beneath the noise of the mind, lives a vast and rhythmic intelligence, one that knows how to feel, how to heal, and how to guide you home to yourself. Final thoughts The brain-heart connection is not just a scientific phenomenon. It is a spiritual invitation, a call to remember that our deepest intelligence is not just cognitive, but emotional, intuitive, and embodied. As yogis, seekers, and humans navigating an often disconnected world, we can choose to anchor in this wisdom daily. Through conscious breath, through presence, and through the simple act of feeling with intention, we reweave the bridge between thought and feeling, between knowing and being. This is the medicine. This is the practice. This is the pulse of life, echoing in us all. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Carmela Lacey Carmela Lacey, Yoga Teacher, Movement Educator, Wellness Advocate Carmela is a highly regarded yoga and movement educator with over 25 years of teaching experience. As the founder of Yoga Rhyth’OM, she combines traditional yogic philosophy with modern movement science to create transformative experiences for her students. Her work spans yoga teacher trainings, women's wellness retreats, and educational programs/classes focused on functional movement, breathwork, and cyclical living. Known for her grounded wisdom and heartfelt teaching style, Carmela empowers others to move with awareness, age with grace, and live in rhythm with nature. Learn more about her offerings and articles through her Brainz profile.

Written by Nazoorah Nusrat, Holistic Life Coach Nazoorah Nusrat is a holistic life coach, mind-body practitioner, and founder of Clarity Coaching Energy. Through NLP, somatic healing practices, and heart-led alchemy, she helps people reconnect to their souls, release limiting beliefs, and heal from burnout, trauma, and toxic relationships. We don’t talk enough about what happens after you finally see the truth. After the fog lifts, after the cognitive dissonance cracks, or after you whisper to yourself, “I think I’ve been in a narcissistic relationship.” In this article, holistic life coach Nazoorah Nusrat explores the psychology and spirituality of life after narcissistic relationships and how healing your mind, body, and spirit becomes the most radical act of self-love. Recognising the aftershock When the relationship ends, the body doesn’t know it’s over. You might find yourself hyper-alert, waiting for the next emotional hit. You replay conversations, crave closure, or feel empty without the chaos. This is your nervous system trying to recalibrate after months or years of unpredictable emotional highs and lows, what trauma specialists like Bessel van der Kolk describe as the body’s memory of fear and attachment. Your body has lived in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn for so long that peace feels foreign. That’s not weakness, it’s conditioning. Awareness of this is the first act of power. The healing checklist: Signs you’re still in recovery Healing isn’t linear, but you can notice where you are by paying attention to your body, thoughts, and relationships. You question your intuition, even when it whispers clearly. You doubt your perception, replaying simple interactions to check if you “read them wrong.” You feel disconnected from your body or experience physical tension (especially in your chest, shoulders, and gut). You’re drawn to fix people or over-explain yourself to avoid conflict. You feel numb or suspicious when kindness appears. You find yourself missing the intensity of the narcissist, confusing chaos with chemistry. These are not signs of failure, they’re signals that your nervous system is still recalibrating from trauma bonding. Rebuilding self-trust Trusting yourself again takes time, but it begins with micro-acts of self-honouring. Start small, noticing when you’re tired and resting without guilt, eating when you’re hungry instead of pushing through, and choosing silence instead of over-explaining. Each act rewires your brain’s sense of internal safety. According to positive psychology research, consistent self-care behaviours build self-efficacy, the belief that you can meet your own needs. Journaling prompt: “What would my future self choose if she already felt safe?” Healing through the body Your body carries the imprint of every unspoken fear. That’s why healing must involve somatic work, not just mindset shifts. Try: Grounding breathwork. Inhale for four counts, exhale for six. Tapping or EFT to release stored anxiety. Gentle movement, such as walking, stretching, or dancing, to remind your body that it’s safe to move again. As Dr. Peter Levine notes, trauma completes its cycle when the body is allowed to feel and release energy safely. Healing happens in the present moment, not in revisiting the story. Recalibrating relationships After narcissistic abuse, you may feel disconnected from healthy love. You might crave solitude or fear repeating old patterns. This is natural. Begin by noticing your “trust map,” how you respond to new people. Who feels safe, and who triggers the old alert system? Give yourself permission to move slowly. Healthy love doesn’t rush. Surround yourself with people whose presence regulates your nervous system, friends who make you exhale, not perform. As neuroscience shows through mirror neuron studies, safety is contagious. Reclaiming your spirit Eventually, you’ll feel a subtle shift, a quiet inner peace replacing hyper-vigilance. This is your spirit re-entering your body. You’ll laugh more. You’ll dream again. You’ll realise that what you mistook for love was a lesson in discernment. The journey back to yourself isn’t about erasing the past, it’s about remembering your wholeness. Your future self isn’t waiting somewhere out there, she’s already within you, grounded, clear, and free. Final reflection Healing from narcissistic abuse is not about becoming who you were before, it’s about becoming who you were always meant to be. As you rebuild your mind, body, and spirit, remember, you don’t heal to prove you’re strong. You heal because peace is your birthright. Reach out and contact me if you need support and a path towards feeling confident, joyful, and alive again. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , and LinkedIn  for more info! Read more from Nazoorah Nusrat Nazoorah Nusrat, Holistic Life Coach Nazoorah Nusrat is the founder of Clarity Coaching Energy. With over 20 years of experience in health and wellness, she supports people moving through grief, burnout, or identity shifts to reclaim their clarity, confidence, and inner calm. As a reflexologist as well, Nazoorah blends science, spirituality, and soul to help her clients reconnect to their truth. Having moved through and healed from narcissistic relationships and dynamics, Nazoorah is passionate about emotional alchemy, sacred leadership, and creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered. References: Durvasula, R. (2017). Should I Stay or Should I Go? Surviving a Relationship with a Narcissist. Walker, P. (2013). Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving. van der Kolk, B. (2015). The Body Keeps the Score. Neff, K. (2011). Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself. Levine, P. (2010). In an Unspoken Voice: How the Body Releases Trauma and Restores Goodness. Positive Psychology Journal (2018). 'Self-Compassion and Post-Traumatic Growth.'

Written by Monica Krake, Breathwork & Business Guide Monica supports businesses with the three keys to expansion. Strategic structure, energetic alignment, and a powerful mastermind community. Work with Monica by joining her six-month business accelerator  or her signature course, The Alignment Activation . I think we can all agree that 2025 is the year for changing things up. It’s been an intense season of growth, both personally and professionally, for many of us. And what’s more clear than ever is that business growth isn’t just about strategy, it’s about expanding from the inside out. Below, I’m sharing the five approaches and resources that have been truly helping me run and evolve my business and state of being this year. 1. Recognize that your state of being is the key True expansion requires our nervous system and energetic body to evolve. When we have a business dream, we can’t simply strategize and execute. We also need to spend time to become the person with the capacity to create and hold that bigger vision we’ve been dreaming of. This requires an upgrade to our state of being. Ceremony, intention, and energy work aren’t just nice-to-haves. They’re essential for growing that next version of ourselves and our businesses. And, this is a much more enjoyable way to align and grow. That’s why breathwork  and visioning are key ingredients in the business immersion  work I do with clients and teams. When we access our most clear and pristine state of being, everything becomes possible. 2. Build in community We don’t expand in isolation, we expand in community. If you’re in a season of growth, I highly recommend forming your own “business support circle”. This could be a small, committed group of people who truly get what you’re building. You may want to create an advisory team or join a mastermind group. If you don’t want to create your own, there are many communities already available that are designed to help businesses grow in reciprocity. For example, Dovetail , Jenna Black’s business membership , and Danielle LaPorte’s business community  are all great places to explore. 3. Find voices of wisdom to expand your daily boosts When you find a mentor, teacher, or guide whose words consistently bring you back to truth, go deeper. One of the voices I’ve loved this year has been Australian-based Jenna Black. Her teachings focus on aligning with the frequency of who you’re becoming as you expand, and she’s not afraid to use the “G” word! In a season where I’ve needed grounded, wise inspiration, her monthly downloads have kept me connected to the bigger vision behind the work I’m here to bring forward. 4. Grow your capacity to receive and hold wealth Whether you’re investing in yourself or your business, money often brings up fear, even for those of us who’ve done a lot of inner work. No matter how much you have or don’t have, many of us need to do some money work as we grow and expand our businesses. Ana Kinkela’s 21 Days of Wealth series via her podcast  (free and so good) is about bringing even 1% more pleasure into every area of life. One episode in particular, on “ launch trauma ,” beautifully explains that growing our capacity doesn’t mean avoiding discomfort. It means learning to move through the pain, fear, and shadows that come with expansion. I’m also very intrigued by Source Code, a modality that can help us reprogram our limiting patterns. Business guide Lara Kozan  weaves Source Code into her business coaching, and I’ve heard her approach is life-changing. If you’re looking for a book or audiobook, I highly recommend Tosha Silver’s It’s Not Your Money and Chantel Chapman’s The Trauma of Money  is next on my list! 5. Remember that alignment isn’t the same as reinvention Finally, a reminder that we’re not all meant to quit our corporate jobs to become healers or yoga teachers. If this is you, I’d recommend exploring Kat Pellat Metcalfe,  who helps women in the corporate world live with deeper purpose, without blowing up their careers. Her work is a powerful reminder that alignment often means meeting ourselves in a new way, right where we are. Expansion doesn’t always look dramatic. Sometimes, it’s subtle, and that’s the best. Our state of being is the source from which everything else is created. When we tend to that first, business growth becomes not just a strategy but an alignment with who we truly are and with honouring our life’s work. Follow me on Instagram,   LinkedIn,  and visit my website for more info! Read more from Monica Krake Monica Krake, Breathwork & Business Guide Monica is a breathwork facilitator, lifelong entrepreneur, and founder of Head + Heart . She’s passionate about helping people access their most inspiring lives and work by tapping into the possibilities that open up when we connect with our truest state of being. Connect with Monica on Instagram or sign up to receive her popular roundup of wellness tips and experiences here .

Ever stuttered, clammed up, or become anxious when asked to speak in meetings or conferences? You’re not alone. For many adults, speaking clearly and confidently doesn’t always come easily. It’s why adult speech therapy  has become an empowering way to improve communication skills, enhance independence, and build self-esteem in both personal and professional settings. Communication goes beyond words. It’s about building connection, identity, and opportunity. Speech therapy can help transform not just how adults speak, but how they perceive themselves. Speech difficulties in adults can profoundly affect one’s life, going beyond simple inconvenience. Whether it’s difficulty pronouncing words, getting stuck mid-sentence, or losing your train of thought when nerves kick in, communicating can sometimes feel like an uphill battle and disrupts your ability to connect with others. If you’re looking to rediscover your voice, build confidence, and advance your career, here are some reasons to pursue speech therapy. 1. Strengthens your speaking voice Your voice is a powerful tool that can influence how others perceive your authority and personality. In situations like presentations or introducing yourself at networking events, for example, adapting a strong and steady tone is crucial to command attention. Speech therapists help you take charge of your voice. They can guide you through various exercises that strengthen your vocal cords and improve projection to prevent strain. You'll also learn how to control your pitch, volume, and tone. As therapy progresses, you'll develop a clearer and confident voice that leaves a lasting impression and makes other people want to listen and engage with you. 2. Helps overcome stuttering or speech blocks The dreaded stutter can cause anxiety and frustration, especially in professional situations where smooth speech matters. Speech therapy for adults can help you manage speech blocks and avoid repetition by teaching techniques like controlled breathing, pacing, and relaxation strategies. More importantly, therapists help you work through the emotional side of speech difficulties. You learn to be self-assured, so you can focus on what you want to say instead of worrying about how you’ll say it. Over time, speaking engagements will feel less intimidating and instead become opportunities to shine. 3. Refines accent and pronunciation Accent modification is sometimes needed to help others understand you more easily so your message comes across clearly. Adult speech therapy is especially helpful for non-native English speakers to feel more at ease in conversations, reducing misunderstandings and improving rapport with clients and colleagues. If you’ve often felt overlooked at work because your message isn’t always clearly understood, you’ll see and feel the changes once your speech flow improves. Colleagues are sure to become more responsive and show you the respect you deserve. 4. Builds confidence in social and professional settings If you’ve ever avoided speaking up because you were worried about mispronouncing a word or being misunderstood, then you know how speech issues can chip away at self-esteem. Adult speech therapy helps you break that cycle by addressing both the technical and emotional aspects of communication. You’ll gain practical speaking skills while learning strategies to manage nerves, stay composed, and communicate assertively. Over time, you’ll become more at ease in various situations. You’ll find yourself contributing to meetings and introducing yourself without hesitation. You'll purposely interact with others and enjoy conversations without overthinking them. 5. Allows you to take on more leadership roles Strong communication skills are a hallmark of leaders. The ability to speak clearly and with confidence can shape how others perceive your credibility and help you manage a team, pitch ideas, or negotiate deals more effectively. Speech therapy helps refine various skills like articulation, pacing, and vocal tone, making your communication style more polished and persuasive. If you’re aiming for a leadership role, it can be a valuable investment in your personal brand. It’s not just about sounding good; it’s about being heard, understood, and remembered. 6. Supports recovery after illness or injury Not all adults seek speech therapy for professional reasons. You may need it after a stroke, brain injury, or other medical condition that affects speech, language, or swallowing. In these cases, adult speech therapy plays a crucial role in recovery and rehabilitation. Therapists work closely with clients to rebuild speech muscles, regain language comprehension, and restore clear communication. This process not only improves your daily function but also helps restore independence and self-worth. 7. Helps with authentic communication Perhaps the most transformative benefit of adult speech therapy is that it helps you rediscover your natural voice, or the way you truly want to sound when you speak. As you improve mechanics and expression, speech therapy also empowers you by giving you confidence to communicate more authentically. You’ll learn to align your speech with your thoughts and emotions. Conversations flow smoothly and honestly. When pitching a new idea, sharing a story, or simply chatting with friends, speaking comfortably makes you feel grounded and more connected to the present. Amplify your presence and take charge of your career goals Communication shapes every part of our lives, from the relationships we build to the careers we pursue. Yet many adults go years without realising their speech challenges can improve with the right help. Speech therapy centres  and certified speech therapists offer a path to personal growth and success. When you can express yourself clearly, the world opens up to you. You stop worrying about how you sound, your fears about public speaking disappear, and you start focusing on what you want to say. That’s when real confidence begins. If you’ve ever felt held back by the way you speak, remember that it’s never too late to learn strategies to support stronger communication skills. Adult speech therapy can help give your words the power they deserve and help you show off your best, most confident self. Once you do, there’s no limit to where it can take you.

Written by Caren Carnegie, Founder of Transform Fitness Coaching | Intuitive Momentum Coach | Speaker & Writer Caren Carnegie is a coach, psychic channeler, and the creator of Transform, a space where fitness, healing, and intuition meet. She helps people return to themselves by honouring the body and awakening the coach within. There comes a point in life when the version of movement that once defined you no longer feels like home. For some, that realization arrives quietly. For others, it’s abrupt, brought on by major life changes, burnout, or a shift in priorities. You may find yourself walking into a familiar gym and noticing that something has changed. The energy, the mirrors, the intensity you once craved, none of it lands the way it used to. It can feel disorienting to no longer connect with what once felt so supportive. Many people interpret this shift as a personal failure. They assume their body is holding them back, that they’ve “fallen off track,” or that motivation has simply disappeared. Others never felt a sense of belonging in fitness to begin with and are left wondering if movement is something they’re meant to connect with at all. Yet what if the truth is far more empowering? What if your body is not resisting you, but redirecting you? Your body isn’t the problem, it’s communicating When the nervous system no longer feels safe or aligned in a particular environment, it will create resistance. Exhaustion, lack of motivation, discomfort, even dread, are not signs you’re broken. They are signals telling you that you have evolved, and your movement needs to evolve with you. We don’t always recognize this shift because, for years, we were taught that fitness was supposed to look a certain way, high intensity, visible progress, measurable results. If we weren’t pushing, proving, or performing, we questioned our commitment. But the human experience is changing. Consciousness is shifting. Many people are waking up to a deeper relationship with their bodies, not as something separate or inferior, but as an essential part of who they are. The body is not just a vessel you were given. It is you, chosen by you, designed for the exact journey you are on. While that idea may feel unfamiliar or even challenging at first, it opens the door to a more compassionate truth. Your body isn’t holding you back. It’s guiding you forward. When that happens, the old paradigm of “no pain, no gain” stops making sense. Your identity has changed, your movement must change with it For people who once loved the gym, this shift can feel like grief. You may miss the drive, the community, the identity of being “the fit one.” You may crave what fitness gave you, structure, confidence, relief, yet can’t seem to reconnect with it in the same way. “You are not losing yourself. You are outgrowing an old version of yourself.” And that is one of the clearest signs of personal evolution. Strength still belongs to you, even if it looks different now There are also many who never felt welcome in traditional fitness spaces. Perhaps the mirrors felt unforgiving. The culture felt exclusive. The path forward felt unclear. That lack of belonging doesn’t mean movement wasn’t meant for you. It simply means the environments you were offered weren’t built with you in mind. Everyone deserves to feel capable in their own skin. Strength is not reserved for a specific body type, personality, or experience level. Strength is a birthright, and movement is simply its expression. A new era of fitness As we grow, heal, and realign, we require a way of moving that honours the whole human. Fitness for the new human is not about self-judgment or performance. It’s about connection, clarity, and trust. This modern expression of strength supports: Nervous system resilience Emotional release Energy balance Embodiment Grounded confidence Inner leadership If the old way no longer fits, that isn’t a setback. It’s an invitation. Your circumstances are not blocking you, they’re reflecting you When you’re evolving internally, your external world often rearranges too. Schedules shift. Priorities reshape. Environments that once felt right begin to feel misaligned. Life is not preventing you from moving. It is showing you that your movement must match your now. You’re not being held back. You’re being asked to move forward differently. What comes next This is the work I’ve devoted my life to. Through Transform Fitness Coaching and now Transform HQ, I help people rediscover what movement feels like when it’s rooted in self-connection. My mission is to create spaces, both physical and internal, where every person feels welcome in the process of becoming. Whether you once lived in the gym or never stepped foot in one, you deserve a relationship with movement that feels like home. You deserve strength that supports the life you are creating now. This chapter isn’t about going back. It’s about rising from here. Fitness doesn’t have to look like it used to. It just has to feel like you. That is fitness. Reflection: What does your body need movement to be in this chapter of your life? Visit my website for more info! Read more from Caren Carnegie Caren Carnegie, Founder of Transform Fitness Coaching | Intuitive Momentum Coach | Speaker & Writer Caren Carnegie is an Intuitive Momentum Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, and Speaker. She is the founder of Transform Fitness Coaching and creator of Transform HQ in Sebringville, Ontario, a holistic training space redefining strength for the New Human. Caren is an Executive Contributor for Brainz Magazine and an emerging voice in embodied leadership and soul-aligned well-being.

Written by Lulu Chumpitasi Bartra, Founder Lulu and Phil are co-creating a transformative Holistic Wellness Retreat in Peru’s Sacred Valley. Lulu, a seasoned Holistic Therapist, blends ancient healing practices, while Phil’s journey of resilience and humanitarian work fuels their shared vision to empower others to heal, grow, and reconnect with their true essence. Do you remember a time when someone praised you for something small you created, a moment that made you feel truly seen and talented? It felt good, didn’t it, as though a spark had been lit within you. Yet perhaps you never did it again, thinking it was just a one-off. Throughout our lives, there are countless small things we do that bring us joy and fulfilment. Yet, we often dismiss them, not realising they are whispers of the soul, sparks of creativity and intuition guiding us towards our true essence, the real you. What are you scared of? It’s not what’s out there but what’s inside. Often, we are scared of our own power. But once you realise what you are capable of, you will be amazed and will want to touch the stars. One spark leads to another, illuminating the path to our talents, gifts, and passions. But sometimes, someone’s criticism or society’s expectations dim that light, and we begin to follow what others believe is best for us, ignoring our inner fire and walking a path that is not truly ours. This, too, is part of the adventure, part of growing. Many may appear successful socially or financially, yet still feel as if something is missing in their lives, disconnected from their creativity and intuition. True fulfilment comes from listening to your inner self and living in alignment with who you really are. We come into this life to experience, to learn, to evolve, and perhaps the most profound lesson is to learn to love ourselves. When we connect from the heart, we begin to understand ourselves more deeply, rediscover our gifts, resolve conflicts more harmoniously, and live with greater authenticity and purpose. By focusing on your inner transformation and personal growth, we can start finding a more meaningful life and creating a sense of purpose. We live in a fast-paced modern world, constantly facing demands from work, family, and other responsibilities that disconnect us from ourselves and the community. We focus on hitting targets yet forget to connect, to slow down, struggling to find a sense of purpose and belonging in life. Part of the process of transformation is our own healing. When we heal ourselves, we don’t just heal individually but collectively. Change is a conscious choice. At some point, we all ask, “Is this the life I truly want? Is this how I wish to grow older? Have I spent years doing something that doesn’t nourish my soul but only pays the bills?” Life is about balance, and finding it can be challenging. The happiest people are often those who have discovered their life purpose and devoted themselves to it. You can achieve that too. Everything unfolds in its own divine timing. Allow yourself to go with the flow of life. Pain and struggles are part of the journey, they are masters that shape the powerful you. They teach you resilience, courage, and trust in the process. Be yourself, speak your truth, be loving, and find your tribe. True connection releases happy hormones that help you live a more mindful and meaningful life. Connect with others, connect with nature, but most importantly, connect with your higher power. This will help you increase your self-esteem and self-confidence. Being part of a community will bring you motivation and a sense of purpose. You can work together with a shared vision. However, understanding your own needs, your own passion, and your individuality is equally important. How do you know when you’ve found your personal purpose? You wake up excited for the day ahead, even when you’re tired. You feel fulfilled in what you do. You serve a purpose that benefits and helps other people. If you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or disconnected, answers can seem out of reach. Begin gently, breathe slowly and deeply, meditate, and reconnect with your intuition. Spend time in nature. Allow stillness to guide you. Feel how your energy begins to shift. I find that going to quiet places surrounded by nature allows me a deeper connection. Practice grounding and forest bathing. Hug trees. You will find yourself more at peace. As you make these practices a regular activity, they will relax your nervous system, allowing calmness and relaxation, activating your intuition and creativity, and helping you live a more balanced life. The right answers often come from this state of being, bringing clarity and helping you make better choices. Ask yourself: What makes me truly happy? What do I love doing that also benefits others? What inspires and motivates me each morning? What could I do that would make a difference in the world? Am I allowing my creativity to be expressed? You don’t have to be a natural artist, you can express your creativity in many ways. Find your passion. Look around you with an open heart. The universe is always whispering to you through signs, people, moments, and synchronicities. You only need to be open to receive. You will be guided by your higher self and your inner wisdom, connecting you to your calling. One day you will find your answers. Finding your purpose is a journey, not a destination. It unfolds as you reconnect with your true self, the real you. Practice gratitude. Be present. You will connect with your subconscious and your true essence. You are unique. You are gifted. You are powerful. You are here for a reason. Look how far you have come. Your true power has been awakening with little glimpses of light. Allow that light to shine bright and high. Trust your process. Trust your instincts. Everyone has a purpose in life. What’s yours? Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Phil Hartley & Lulu Chumpitasi Bartra Phil Hartley & Lulu Chumpitasi Bartra, Founder Meet the founders of Balance Holistic Retreat Peru. Lulu, a healer & Spiritual Guide with roots deep in Peru’s ancient traditions & Phil, an adventurer whose journey led him from the battlefields to the Sacred Valley, are the visionaries behind this wonderful project. Together they are creating a space to de-tox, de-stress & decompress from the pressures of modern life. A space where uniting the natural organic produce of the region with holistic practices & lifestyle changes creates optimal conditions for the body to restore & heal itself.

Written by Summer Jean, Integrative Sound Psychotherapist Summer Jean is most known for her transformational work with trauma, major life transitions, grief, and deep healing of long-term suffering. She is the owner of Agami Karma Therapy and the online transformation program, Ascend. Through years of working within the most intimate spaces of human connection, I’ve witnessed a quiet but powerful truth that can change the trajectory of any relationship, romantic, familial, or professional. It’s the difference between tension and ease, conflict and understanding, surviving and truly thriving. That truth is the Art of Letting Others Be. Let me be clear, it’s not easy. In fact, it may be one of the most difficult forms of love we’ll ever practice. For some, this level of emotional maturity may take a lifetime to develop. But for those willing to grow in awareness, it is one of the most liberating and transformative capacities we can embody. “Love doesn’t always say, ‘I’ll fix it.’ Sometimes it says, ‘I trust you to find your way through.’” What it really means to “let be” To let someone be is to allow them to have their emotional experience without rushing in to fix, rescue, explain, control, or manage it. When someone is having a bad day, let it be. When someone is storming through rage, grief, or sorrow, let it be. Let them move through the current of their own inner activation without trying to redirect their river. Because when we interfere, we often take something from them, their right to feel, to process, and to find their own way through. We mistake our interference for love when, more often than not, it’s about soothing our own discomfort. Why we interfere Our impulse to insert ourselves into someone else’s emotional storm is usually rooted in insecurity, fear, or old conditioning. Over time, I’ve observed three core patterns: 1. “I must have done something wrong” This fear-based narrative turns another person’s emotional state into a reflection of our worth. Did I say something wrong? Did I cause this? How can I be better? This response is rooted in the belief that we are not enough as we are. 2. “I can’t feel safe unless you’re okay” This is the anxious nervous system in action. Someone else’s emotions trigger an internal sense of danger, a fear of rejection, abandonment, or punishment. I need to fix this so I can feel safe again. This response often turns love into caretaking or control. 3. “If I don’t act, I’ll lose connection” This comes from the fear of being irrelevant, unseen, or pushed out. We rush in not to support but to secure our place. We equate being needed with being loved. Who am I without this relationship? I need this person to need me. This response touches our wounds within our self-identity, attachments, and co-dependencies. All three patterns live quietly in the subconscious, in our nervous system, our emotional memory, and our core beliefs. The less aware we are of them, the more they rule how we manage the relationship. The discipline of not interfering It takes immense inner strength to resist the urge to fix what was never ours to fix. This is why the prerequisite to becoming an artist of “letting be” is to deepen your relationship with your own self. This means building your capacity to tolerate discomfort while staying anchored in your own center. When you learn to regulate your inner landscape, you no longer need to manage someone else’s. You take responsibility for what you can control and release what you can’t. You can stand in the storm without trying to change the weather. You can hold space without needing to be the hero. This isn’t emotional detachment. This is emotional maturity. The sacred space between The space between two people is sacred. It’s where trust, respect, and true intimacy grow. When we stop pushing ourselves into someone else’s emotional experience for our own reassurance, we create room for: Mutual trust: Each person learns they can hold their own. Trust builds confidence, both personal and relational. “The moment you stop needing the external world to change is the moment your personal power returns to you.” – Joe Dispenza Safety: No one feels controlled, fixed, or invalidated. Both people feel accepted in their full humanity, their highs and lows, their good and bad days. “Secure connection is not built by rescuing someone from their emotions but by standing with them while they feel.” – Sue Johnson Deeper connection: The bond isn’t built on rescuing but on presence, faith, and the freedom to be. “Empathy is not feeling for someone, it’s feeling with them without losing ourselves in their story.” – Brené Brown This applies to every relationship, partners, parents, and children, friends, colleagues, even strangers. And here lies the deeper teaching, what is in one is in the whole. Understanding that we are energy beings, interconnected and interwoven. When one person learns to hold their center and not entangle, that steadiness ripples through the entire relational field. It shifts the energetic bond. One regulated nervous system can stabilize two. One clear boundary can create mutual safety. One act of self-trust can rewrite the entire dynamic. The messenger within Learning to let others be is not passive, it’s deeply conscious and requires active discipline. Emotional activations are messengers. They are signals calling us to look inward, examine old beliefs, and integrate parts of ourselves that have remained unprocessed. Our triggers often carry the weight of past feelings, thoughts, and meanings that were never fully made sense of. They become stuck in the mind and body, ruling from the subconscious. When we meet these inner messengers with awareness, we free ourselves from repeating the same emotional loops, and in doing so, we allow others the space to meet their messengers too. A new kind of love Letting others be doesn’t mean turning away. It means standing beside, holding steady, and granting each soul the dignity of their own journey. It asks us to face our insecurities, soothe our nervous systems, and rise into self-trust. When we do, our relationships stop being places of survival and become spaces where each person can breathe, grow, and just be. “Secure love trusts the process, even when it’s messy, loud, or uncomfortable.” When the activated person is ready, they can invite you in because you have become a safe place to land. Imagine a world where we no longer take things personally, get defensive, or leap to judgment born from assumption. This kind of love cleans the energetic bond between you and the other. It liberates both. Once invited, you can then walk the path with them, side by side, from a place of compassion, knowing it’s not about you. And from that liberated space, love grows, stronger, cleaner, freer. Both people shift into gratitude for one another, honored to simply witness and be witnessed. That’s a rare and sacred kind of relationship. Follow me on Facebook and Instagram for more info! Read more from Summer Jean Summer Jean, Integrative Sound Psychotherapist Summer Jean, owner of Agami Karma Therapy, is a seasoned Integrative Sound Psychotherapist and mother of four, dedicated to empowering others to heal. Combining Western Psychology and Eastern Philosophy, she helps clients overcome trauma, fears, and major life transitions with a deeper sense of self. Helping those she works with to rewire unhealthy thinking patterns and break the habit of living out of balance. With over 20 years of experience and a distinguished speaking career in the medical, educational, and mental health fields, Summer’s work centers on ascending obstacles and fostering mind-body-soul balance. Passionate about spirituality and the human experience, she inspires others to create purposeful, empowered, soul-driven lives.

Written by Iva Perez, Visibility & Resilience Coach for Women in Leadership Iva Perez is on a mission to help 1,000 women and entrepreneurs achieve higher levels of success, confidence, and freedom. She has successfully merged 20 years of corporate experience with her studies on the Science of the Mind into her role as a Licensed Transformational Hypnotherapist and is endorsed by the UK’s No. 1 Therapist, Marisa Peer. In a world that rewards noise, women leaders often find themselves running on cortisol instead of confidence. But what if visibility wasn’t about posting more, but aligning your energy with science-backed chemistry that builds trust and influence? In this empowering guide, Visibility and Resilience Coach Iva Perez reveals six neuroscience-based shifts that help women be seen, heard, and paid more, without the burnout. Because the problem isn’t your content, it’s your chemistry. Visibility doesn’t start on social media. It starts in your nervous system. The morning firefight You wake up already behind. Emails ping before your kids’ alarms go off. Someone needs an updated forecast. A client moves a deadline. Your child suddenly feels unwell and needs to stay home. Your brain starts sprinting before your feet hit the floor. By 9 a.m., you have mediated, managed, and multitasked with matcha in hand, adrenaline quietly replacing breakfast. You are the woman who gets things done. And you have grown remarkably good at it. But you did not build your career just to keep firefighting. You signed up for leadership, growth, and influence. To create the kind of impact that allows you to be seen, to be heard, to be paid. Lately, though, it feels like no one sees the you behind the doing. You tell yourself, “Once things calm down, I will focus on my visibility. I will write that post. I will update LinkedIn. I will finally share that win.” But things do not calm down, and the days keep stacking up. For many women in leadership, visibility feels like a luxury, something you will do after the fires are out. Yet here is the paradox, visibility is what buys your freedom back. Because when people see you, they trust you. And trust is the currency of contracts, clients, and credibility. Visibility is not vanity. It is leverage. Why visibility is the new currency In 2025, attention is capital, and trust is its interest rate. If visibility has ever felt like fluff, the stats beg to differ. Research by Edelman and LinkedIn  found that 82% of decision-makers trust a company more when its leaders publish original ideas. Translation? Your expertise alone doesn’t open doors. Your presence does. But not all visibility is created equal. Your body runs two visibility modes Let us talk chemistry, not metaphors. One mode burns you out. The other builds your credibility while you breathe. Cortisol visibility is what most women are taught. Post daily. Stay “relevant.” Hustle for the algorithm. You push, post, and perform because you “should.” Every piece of content feels like a chore. You look productive, but you feel depleted because you are running on cortisol and dopamine, the chemistry of survival. Coherent visibility, on the other hand, runs on oxytocin, serotonin, and endorphins, the chemistry of trust, connection, and calm confidence. You show up grounded. Your message lands because it feels trustworthy. A fascinating 2024 study from the NCBI and the HeartMath Institute showed that coherence, the harmony between heart and brain rhythms, directly improves how others perceive credibility and trustworthiness. When you post from peace, people feel it. When you show up in panic, they feel that too. The science of trust: Why presence converts more than price If price were all that mattered, the cheapest offer would win every deal. But it doesn’t. A 2019 Edelman-LinkedIn B2B Thought Leadership Impact Study  revealed that 55% of decision-makers awarded contracts based on thought-leadership content but only when it felt trustworthy, not forced. Your audience isn’t just scanning your words. They’re subconsciously reading your tone, expressions, and energetic coherence. Neuroscientist Vanessa Van Edwards  calls this emotional contagion, the way your state of being literally transfers to others. In one fascinating experiment, participants who smelled “fear sweat” from skydivers activated their own fear centers on brain scans, even without knowing what they smelled. That’s how contagious emotion is. So if you’re showing up burnt out, your audience can sense it before you ever say a word. The hidden gap between what you need and what your day allows Here’s the real delta, the invisible gap most women never name. What you need to grow: Visibility to authority for better pay, partnerships, and peace. What your day gives you: Fire after fire into no space for strategic presence, into a constant adrenaline loop, into creative depletion. That gap? It’s not a reflection of your capability. It’s a reflection of your chemistry . You were trained to operate from reactivity, not resonance. To perform, not to project. To deliver, not to design visibility systems that sustain you. So let’s change that because visibility shouldn’t be another chore on your list. It should be your invisible ally. Here’s how to turn that chemistry into currency. Six science-backed shifts to be seen, heard & paid more 1. From “I don’t have time” to “I design time” “I don’t have time” isn’t a fact. It’s an identity. It’s the badge every high-performing woman wears when she’s been running life like a relay race she never signed up for. Your brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS) filters reality based on what you believe. It literally edits your world. Say “I don’t have time,” and your brain looks for proof of overwhelm. Say “I design time,” and your brain starts scanning for efficiency, shortcuts, and allies. According to Karla McLaren, author of Embracing Anxiety: How to Access the Genius of This Vital Emotion, using specific mantras reprograms  the RAS to scan for efficiency instead of urgency. You’ll start seeing systems, tools, and automation opportunities that were invisible before. The truth is, most women don’t lack time. They lack templates. Not Canva templates, but cognitive ones. 2. The AI advantage: Automate the noise, amplify the signal Let’s be honest. No woman in leadership has time to be a full-time creator and a full-time visionary. That’s where AI becomes your ally, not your threat. In my sessions, I teach women how to build what I call their AI Squad, a team of free or near-free AI tools that act as digital interns: One drafts posts, One repurposes articles, One refines your tone to match your voice. Recently, I led a group of 40 women through this process. In under 20 minutes, every participant generated a full month of thought-leadership content  aligned with their brand and authentic voice. AI done consciously doesn’t replace your creativity. It protects it. It saves your nervous system from decision fatigue and keeps your message aligned. Because visibility that runs on cortisol gets scrolled past, visibility that runs on coherence gets remembered. And when you’re ready to take it up a notch, that’s when AI-enhanced portraits come in, realistic, high-end visuals that look like you on your best day. 3. Turn visibility into a system, not a sprint Visibility shouldn’t live in your calendar. It should live in your ecosystem. You don’t need to post daily to prove relevance. You need to design systems that scale trust. Start with earned media visibility, which is free authority you can’t buy. Two underused but powerful tools for women leaders are HARO (Help a Reporter Out)  and TEDx. A single HARO feature can put your name beside global experts and create credibility that sticks. When you share that article with “Featured as an Expert in,” you’re not bragging, you’re signaling reliability. And TEDx? That’s the pinnacle of trust equity. It’s not about fame. It’s about ideas worth spreading. In my Top 8/100 Mom Bosses Abroad Podcast , I interviewed Dr. Elena Paweta, a TEDx curator who lifts the intimidation veil for women. She revealed that the real secret isn’t polish, it’s clarity.TEDx organizers choose speakers who lead with conviction, not perfection. So, instead of “I need to get visible,” try, “I’m ready to codify my credibility.” Because authority compounds when it’s systemized, not improvised. 4. Design a chemistry circle, not a networking one A Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University  study  tracking 58,000 working hours found that sitting within 25 feet of a high performer increased one's own performance by 15% and sitting near a low performer decreased it by 30%. Your environment is your emotional algorithm. Surround yourself with people who operate from expansion, not exhaustion. Your nervous system calibrates accordingly. This isn’t networking. It’s neuro-sculpting. Choose five people whose frequency feels like ease. Not just mentors but mirrors. Because your visibility grows in the soil of your surroundings. 5. Speak like a thought leader (without the buzzwords) Thought leadership isn’t about sounding smart. It’s about sounding more like you, the woman who’s actually lived, built, and earned her perspective. Before you post, breathe coherence into your message: Notice three things in the room you hadn’t noticed before. Inhale for five, exhale for five. Imagine sending ease through your chest. This is neuroscience in action. Heart-brain coherence increases empathy, focus, and clarity. Coherence and the use of prompts like these help unlock stories that stick: “What’s one decision you made that protected a client when things went wrong?” “What’s a myth in your industry you wish people stopped believing?” “What’s a personal ritual that makes you reliable in chaos?” One story like that outperforms 20 generic posts. Because stories convert. Data just convinces. Visibility isn’t a marketing task. It’s an energetic transmission. 6. Coherence is the new currency We live in a world that rewards noise, more posts, more hustle, more doing. But the leaders who are remembered are the ones whose energy feels consistent. Coherence is congruence. And that unlocks automatic charisma. It’s when your message, tone, and energy all say the same thing. In neuroscience, coherence activates mirror neurons, the brain’s empathy engine. It tells others, “You’re safe to trust me.” In physics, this has a name, Constructive Interference, when two waves of equal frequency amplify each other. Translation? You literally double your energetic impact when you’re aligned. That’s why I create Magnetic Charts  for clients that help leaders access an authenticity blueprint that helps them operate from flow, not force. Alignment = Ease Ease = Trust Trust = Tangible success Because people don’t buy efficiency, they buy energy. The hidden edge behind all six shifts At its core, this isn’t visibility training. It’s the nervous system's leadership. Because when women stop running on cortisol, they start running on coherence. And coherence compounds, in contracts, in connection, in cash flow. But here’s the secret no one tells you, coherence can be designed. That’s exactly what I help women leaders do inside my Magnetic Presence Accelerator ,  where strategy meets energy and AI becomes your creative ally instead of your drain. It’s where we decode your unique energetic blueprint (based on your Human Design) and blend it with modern AI systems, including AI-Realistic Portrait Sessions. That’s the premium edge, where AI imagery meets energy coherence, turning your visual presence into instant trust currency. This is what buys back your time, automating the noise so you can amplify your signal. You don’t just learn how to “show up.” You learn how to emit trust. And when your message, visuals, and frequency all match, your online presence stops feeling like performance and starts feeling like power. Because it captures you as your most coherent, magnetic self, the one your audience can’t scroll past, because you radiate congruence. You become impossible to ignore. And that’s when opportunities start finding you. Because people don’t buy efficiency, they buy energy they can trust. You’re not behind, you’re becoming Maybe you’ve been quiet for a while. Maybe you’ve tried “personal branding” before, and it felt fake. Maybe you’ve been the invisible backbone for everyone else’s brilliance. You’re not late to the visibility game. You’re arriving right on time, with more wisdom, truth, and resonance than any algorithm could ever manufacture. The world doesn’t need another perfect woman shouting into the void. It needs you, grounded, coherent, and audacious enough to lead from your natural rhythm. Visibility isn’t a luxury anymore. It’s leadership. And the women who master it, with grace, not grind, are setting the tone for what success looks like in this next decade. Calm. Coherent. Magnetic. Your aura already knows how to go viral. Let’s just give it the mic. If this article resonated, book a private Magnetic Presence Preview Call , your first step toward visibility that feels like you. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Iva Perez Iva Perez, Visibility & Resilience Coach for Women in Leadership Iva Perez is on a mission to help 1,000 women and entrepreneurs achieve higher levels of success, confidence, and freedom. She has successfully merged 20 years of corporate experience with her studies on the Science of the Mind into her role as a Licensed Transformational Hypnotherapist and is endorsed by the UK’s No. 1 Therapist, Marisa Peer. She helps women and entrepreneurs drop the overwhelm and anxiety and, instead, create new subconscious beliefs to facilitate powerful transformations. This way, mothers can successfully navigate the overlap between work and family life. Iva is the co-host of the Top Ranked podcast, Mom Bosses Abroad, as well as an avid speed reader and matcha evangelist.

Written by Kristy "Ceilidh" Suler, Sex, Relationship, and Birthing Coach Kristy “Ceilidh” Suler is a Sex, Relationship & Birthing Coach with a background in Psychology, blending Somatica®, Orgasmic Birth, and intuitive energy practices to guide clients into healing, intimacy, and joy. She is the founder of Heartgasm Coaching and author of Heartgasms: Sacred Sex, Prophetic Dreams, & the Frequency of Love. What if childbirth could be more than manageable? What if it could be blissful? Drawing from leaders of the conscious birth movement and current science on oxytocin, endorphins , and embodiment, this article explores how safety, autonomy, and pleasure can turn labor into an experience of empowerment and, yes, ecstasy. What do we mean by “orgasmic” or “ecstatic” birth? “Orgasmic birth” does not mean every labor leads to orgasm. It refers to a spectrum, from moments of pleasure and connection to waves of ecstasy, that become possible when a birthing person feels safe, autonomous, and uninhibited. Leaders like Debra Pascali-Bonaro  (Orgasmic Birth), Sheila Kamara Hay  (Ecstatic Birth), and Stephanie Larson  (Dancing For Birth™) have spent decades reframing the views around birth from fear to pleasure and empowerment, teaching practical ways to invite this experience. As Sheila Kamara Hay emphasizes, the birthing person must feel free to explore whatever feels right in the moment, whether that is partner touch, self-touch, or simply movement and breath. The through-line is consent, choice, and safety. The science: Why pleasure helps labor To hold the tension of this article, we must anchor “orgasmic birth” in biology. The body is wired to birth with pleasure if we create the right conditions. Oxytocin , often called the love and trust hormone, does more than contract the uterus. In physiological labor, pulsatile oxytocin rises 3-4x over baseline, and is released into the brain as well as the body, affecting mood, calm, and bonding. That is why privacy, safety, and love amplify rather than diminish their power. Oxytocin is a shy hormone. Meanwhile, endorphins  act as nature’s soft analgesics. Women already begin pregnancy with elevated endorphin levels, and many studies show further rises during unmedicated labor. High-quality reviews show that massage during labor  can effectively help manage pain. These chemicals help raise pain thresholds, promote calm, and even induce euphoric sensations. Pleasure pathways also help. Touch or sensual stimulation can activate competing neural circuits, blocking pain signals (a principle supported by the Gate Control Theory of Pain ). In one study, sensory therapy using light, sound, and tactile stimuli called Snoezelen therapy , lowered perceived pain and increased satisfaction in birth. Nipple and breast stimulation provide another powerful tool. Research shows that stimulating the nipples can strengthen contractions and support labor progress , and emerging evidence  suggests it may reduce blood loss in the third stage of labor. Upright, mobile labor  has also been shown to shorten the duration of labor and improve coping. Gravity, movement, and instinctual positions allow the pelvis to expand naturally and can transform the experience into something more positive, sometimes even euphoric. And while the idea of dance in labor might sound whimsical, emerging research suggests otherwise. A review titled “Dancing During Labor: Social Media Trend or Future Practice?”  concluded that movement and dance during the first stage of labor may decrease pain intensity, shorten duration, and increase maternal satisfaction. In other words, what feels good to the body may also improve outcomes. Finally, non-pharmacological tools (movement, water, touch, positioning) preserve hormonal cascades rather than interrupt them. Less medical intervention means less stress, fewer hormone disruptions, and more space for pleasure to surface. In sum, modern research now validates ancient wisdom, that when we honor love and autonomy, birth can be more than survival. It can be ecstatic.  Thought leaders: Wisdom & tools Debra Pascali-Bonaro (Orgasmic Birth) Birth can be pleasurable, powerful, and healing. Pleasure is a human right in childbirth. Practice: Create an intimate “love bubble”, dim lights, privacy, warm water, music, and invite sensual coping like breath, sound, or self-touch. Sheila Kamara Hay (Ecstatic Birth) Mission: replace the pain paradigm with pleasure. “Plan for pleasure in childbirth like we plan weddings and birthdays.” Practice: Train for pleasure in pregnancy, through movement, breath, sound, and erotic self-exploration, so the body recognizes these pathways in labor. Favorite mantra: “Open mouth, open cervix as above, so below.” Stephanie Larson (Dancing for Birth™) Calls for ending the lithotomy position (lying flat with legs in stirrups) and returning to primal, euphoric birth. Practice: Sway, circle, rock, squat, slow-dance, or move in water. Trust your body’s instinctive rhythm. Ina May Gaskin (Midwifery pioneer) Famous for saying, “The energy that gets the baby in gets the baby out.” Ina May Gaskin advocated for privacy, trust, and uninhibited sound/movement. Documented orgasmic sensations in birth and coined the “sphincter law”, openings like the cervix relax best when a woman feels safe and unobserved. Michel Odent (French obstetrician) Called oxytocin a “shy hormone” that flows in private, loving conditions. Michel Odent described birth as a “cocktail of love hormones,” echoing that intimacy and safety, not bright lights and interruptions, support the natural physiology of blissful birth. Orgasmic birth in media: From Grey’s Anatomy to Outlander For many, it’s not peer-reviewed studies but TV shows and films that shape ideas of birth. In recent years, television and film have started to explore what the orgasmic birth movement has long taught, that love, pleasure, and autonomy belong in labor. Grey’s Anatomy  introduced Dr. Carina DeLuca, an Italian OB-GYN who promotes pleasure in labor. She advocates for masturbation and sexual stimulation to boost oxytocin, reduce pain, and help labor progress. Outlander  depicted an intimate birth when Fergus helps his wife, Marsali, by kissing her nipples, stimulating oxytocin, and easing contractions. What looks shocking on screen is actually midwifery wisdom. Orgasmic Birth (2008 documentary, Debra Pascali-Bonaro)  remains the seminal film that brought real stories of pleasurable birth into public conversation. The Business of Being Born (2008 documentary, Ricky Lake)  challenged medicalized birth and inspired countless parents to consider midwifery and home birth. “For me, The Business of Being Born was the reason I chose a midwife and a home birth, a decision that shaped my own transformative experience and continues to inspire my work today.” Together, these portrayals show that orgasmic or ecstatic birth is not just an underground idea. It is finding its way into mainstream conversations. Screens may dramatize or condense, but they can also validate what midwives have long known, and science is now confirming, birth has the potential to be safe, loving, and even orgasmic. Evidence-based ways to boost oxytocin & turn pain into pleasure Here are some simple, evidence-backed practices you can invite into your labor to help shift fear into safety, amplify oxytocin, and even transform pain into pleasure. Use whatever feels safe, consensual, and good. Skip anything that does not. Privacy & ambiance: Dim lights, minimal observers, warmth, music, whatever makes you feel safe and tranquil. Breath & sound: Deep inhale, long open-mouth exhale, sing, scream, curse, moan, or chant in low tones (“open mouth, open cervix”), let sound express itself naturally. Movement & positions: Walk, pace, sway, or dance. Gentle hip circles can feel especially supportive. Try a supported squat, sit-and-rock on a birthing ball, or lean forward on hands and knees. Studies show these upright positions can shorten labor, ease pain, and increase satisfaction. Water immersion:  Warm water immersion  can soothe while letting you float, sway, and shift easily. Follow your instincts, ebb and flow, like water, and let your body lead.  Touch (your rules): Massage, hugs, counter-pressure, or self-touch and vibrators, if desired, to stimulate oxytocin and relieve pain. Tantric/bioenergetic focus: Visualize energy looping from the womb to the heart to the brain to the back down, and repeat, transmuting contractions into warmth and opening. Supportive team & providers: Choose midwives, doulas, and other providers who protect your autonomy, support pleasure in birth, and guard your intimacy bubble. Common questions Is this only possible at home? No. With privacy, autonomy, and support, ecstatic birth can happen anywhere, at home, a birth center, or a hospital ( WHO Recommendations for Positive Childbirth Experiences ). Do I have to involve my partner sexually? Not at all. Some prefer self-touch only or no touch. Autonomy is the key. What if I don’t feel pleasure in labor? That’s perfectly okay. The goal isn’t performance, it is permission. Even without overt pleasure, practices like movement, water, and breath reduce fear and pain, often creating a more satisfying birth. Does nipple stimulation really help? Yes, research shows  it increases oxytocin, supports labor, and may reduce postpartum hemorrhage risk. Final thoughts Birth has long been portrayed as a medical crisis or a trial to endure. But science, midwifery, and lived experience converge to show another possibility, childbirth can be safe, sacred, and even ecstatic. By embracing love, autonomy, and pleasure, we open the door to not just surviving labor but being transformed by it ( Buckley, Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering ). If this inspires you, begin by talking with your provider or birthing team about creating a pleasure-positive birth plan. And if you’d like guidance weaving intimacy, energy, and conscious birth practices into your own journey, I offer 1:1 coaching to support you. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , and visit my website  for more info! Read more from Kristy "Ceilidh" Suler Kristy "Ceilidh" Suler, Sex, Relationship, and Birthing Coach Kristy "Ceilidh" Suler is the founder of Heartgasm Coaching and a Sex, Relationship & Birthing Coach trained through Somatica®, Dancing for Birth™, and Orgasmic Birth, with an academic background in psychology, sociology, and peace studies. She offers 1:1 coaching for individuals, couples, and polycules, weaving trauma-informed intimacy, energy work, and sound healing into pleasure-centered transformation. Ceilidh is also the author of the forthcoming book Heartgasms: Sacred Sex, Prophetic Dreams, & the Frequency of Love. Her vision is a world where pleasure, love, and birth are reclaimed as ecstatic expressions of embodied sovereignty and a collective movement toward peace on Earth.

Written by Dr. Reetu Verma, Transformational Life Coach Dr. Reetu Verma, founder of Healing Health and Happiness, is a heart-centred Transformational Life Coach who blends Eastern spiritual wisdom with Western modern research to guide individuals on their unique healing journeys towards achieving holistic health to radiate love and bliss. In the ancient wisdom of yoga, the human being is understood as far more than flesh and bone. Beneath our visible form lie subtle energetic layers, sheaths that together shape every aspect of our human experience. These are known as the Pancha Koshas, the five layers of being. Derived from the Sanskrit words pancha (five) and kosha (sheath or covering), this ancient framework offers a profound way to understand the multidimensional nature of our health and well-being. As the koshas remind us, true health isn’t about fixing the body or quieting the mind alone, it’s about aligning every layer of who we are. When body, breath, mind, wisdom, and spirit move in harmony, happiness becomes our natural state. “We are more than just our physical bodies and the constant mental chatter. We are multilayered beings. Our body, mind, and soul need to be in balance and in harmony for us to be truly healthy and happy.” The five koshas: Layers of our being The koshas move from the tangible to the subtle, from the outermost physical form to the innermost essence of bliss. Each sheath influences the others, creating a dynamic system of interconnection and flow. Annamaya Kosha (Physical body): The outermost layer, composed of the elements of nature and nourished by food (anna). It represents our physical health, structure, and vitality. Practices such as mindful movement, nutrition, and rest nourish this sheath. Pranamaya Kosha (Energy body): The layer of prana, or life force, flowing through channels known as nadis. Balanced breathing, pranayama, and time in nature awaken vitality and inner radiance. Manomaya Kosha (Mental body): This layer governs our thoughts, emotions, and sensory experiences. Meditation, journaling, and compassionate self-talk help purify this sheath, bringing clarity and calm. Vijnanamaya Kosha (Wisdom body): The seat of intuition, discernment, and inner knowing. When this sheath is active, we align our actions with truth and purpose. Self-inquiry, reflection, and spiritual study awaken this inner wisdom. Anandamaya Kosha (Bliss body): The innermost sheath, beyond words and intellect, is the experience of pure joy, peace, and unity with all that is. This is our true nature, revealed when all other layers are harmonized. Integration for wholeness The five koshas are not separate, they function as interconnected layers that shape every aspect of our health, physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual. When one sheath falls out of balance, it ripples through the entire system. Mental stress constricts the breath, stagnant energy clouds intuition, and disconnection from wisdom dims joy. Even physical pain in the body often mirrors deeper emotional tension or energetic blockages. The body speaks what the mind suppresses. When we carry unresolved stress or unexpressed emotions, it often shows up as tension, fatigue, or pain. Conversely, when we nurture one layer, by calming the mind, moving the body, or opening the heart, the entire being responds. Energy flows freely, breath deepens, and harmony is restored across all levels of our existence. Integration is the essence of healing, wholeness expressed through balance across all levels of being. The five koshas: A new lens on health The wisdom of the five koshas offers a truly holistic view of well-being, one that sees health not as the absence of illness but as harmony between all layers of our being. Each kosha vibrates at its own frequency, from the physical body to the blissful essence within, and when these layers move in rhythm, we experience vitality, clarity, and peace. This ancient framework beautifully bridges modern science and spirituality. The physical sheath aligns with cellular health, the energy body with breath and the nervous system, the mental body with thoughts and emotional balance, the wisdom body with intuitive awareness, and the bliss body with heart coherence. The koshas remind us that healing unfolds from the inside out. When energy and awareness realign, the body naturally restores itself. Ultimately, the path to health is not about fixing what is broken but about remembering our inherent wholeness, where balance, joy, and connection already reside. My journey: From breakdown to awakening I remember the moment everything changed. Diagnosed with a life-threatening illness (encephalitis), my world collapsed. I lost the ability to walk, talk, and even feed myself. Life became a slow, painstaking process of rebuilding from the ground up. Yet, in the midst of that darkness, I was surrounded by light, a radiant, unconditional love that transcended form. It felt like a warm embrace from the universe itself. Returning to the physical world was not easy. But that glimpse beyond the veil revealed something extraordinary, we are not separate beings. We are, at our core, energetic and spiritual beings having a human experience, constantly in motion and deeply connected to everything around us. Recognising this truth transformed my approach to healing and living. It taught me that genuine health is not static but a dynamic alignment of energy, awareness, and purpose. Key takeaways: The wisdom of the five koshas Health is multidimensional: True well-being extends beyond the physical body. The five koshas remind us that health arises from harmony between body, mind, breath, energy, and spirit. Every layer influences the whole: Each kosha interacts with the others. Stress in the mind can constrict breath and cause body pain, while calm breathing can restore balance across all levels. Healing begins when we nurture each layer. Integration leads to wholeness: When we align all layers of our being, we reconnect with our natural state of peace and happiness. This alignment, not perfection, is the essence of holistic health and spiritual fulfilment. The wisdom of the koshas invites us to look beyond symptoms and surfaces, to see health as harmony across every dimension of our being. When we nurture all layers, the physical, energetic, mental, intuitive, and blissful, we rediscover what has always been within us, wholeness, peace, and radiant well-being. Call to action If you are ready to move beyond stress and embrace holistic health, to restore your balance, energy, and inner harmony, I invite you to join my Heart-Centered Awakening Program. Blending timeless wisdom with modern science, you will embark on a transformative journey that harmonises your body, mind, and spirit, gently restoring balance, igniting your inner spark, and unveiling the profound peace and joy that reside naturally within you. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Dr. Reetu Verma Dr. Reetu Verma, Transformational Life Coach Unlock your potential with Dr. Reetu Verma, a Transformational Life Coach, Spiritual Teacher, and Global Speaker. Empowering individuals through holistic health coaching, mindfulness, and energy healing, Dr. Verma integrates modern research with spiritual wisdom, emphasizing yoga philosophy. She shares expert insights on chakra healing, heart-centered living, and emotional freedom at global summits. Through her radio program, Dr. Verma raises awareness on health, well-being, environmental sustainability, and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), inspiring positive change and collective action. Mission to create: Love in action: a heart-centered community united in care, kindness, and transformative change.

Written by Danijela Mrdak, Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Trauma And Fertility Therapist Danijela is an award-winning therapist, educator, public speaker, and contributor to revolutionising mental health and fertility therapy, and creator of an innovative approach to helping women overcome mental barriers to conception and pregnancy. She has developed a course that upskills professionals to achieve great results with pregnancy issues. What your grandmother experienced in her lifetime could have modified her DNA, and these changes can be passed down through generations. Your nervous system learned from your grandparents' nervous system. You were primed to carry the burdens that were not your own. In this article, we explain what the science of epigenetics means for your children and grandchildren. Even though studies show that over half of women with endometriosis have experienced some form of trauma or abuse, many patients cannot recall any. Could it be that the trauma was inherited from their mother or grandmother through the genes that were passed on, leaving no direct memory? Science now confirms that trauma from previous generations, especially on the maternal line, can leave biological imprints that affect your reproductive health today. I have worked with a client, Sara, whose grandmother, the victim of domestic abuse during her pregnancy, died a few hours after giving birth to her mother. Her mother therefore experienced prenatal trauma, birth trauma, and the grief and loss of her mother’s death. As a consequence of this traumatic experience, she resisted having children and resisted motherhood, but her husband insisted they have two. Although she had two children, she was never able to connect with them and was never emotionally present. The pain traveled through generations, and she carried sorrow, grief, and loss. She had experienced abuse during her intrauterine life. This is the inherited information that was embedded in her body, mind, and spirit. My client Sara was affected by her mother’s traumatic experiences, but also by her grandmother’s. In our therapy session, Sara was able to access her prenatal memories, feelings, and impulses in hypnosis. Babies in the womb have prenatal awareness, and the most developed sense in the womb is hearing due to the amniotic fluid. Sara remembered that her mother never wanted her and never connected with her in the womb. Broken prenatal bonds imply a detachment of the mother from her womb baby. Her mother rejected her and the role of being a mother. Sara had many subconscious mental blocks. She had a fear of death during childbirth, a fear of hospitals, and a fear of becoming like her mother. She could not conceive after 14 failed IVF procedures. I helped her remove her subconscious fears and mental blocks to pregnancy and conception, and to reconnect with her womb. Now she is expecting a baby girl, and she is 47 years old. How could your grandmother’s life change your cells? The science of epigenetics promises to deliver big changes in how we understand heredity and treat illness. Everyone has heard of the genome, that double helix DNA code that is uniquely yours, unless you have an identical twin. But there’s another layer of complexity responsible for creating you, and that’s the epigenome. Your epigenome sits in your cells with your genome. It’s a set of instructions that decides which parts of your DNA are activated or which genes are switched on or off. Every one of us has a unique DNA code. We all have many epigenomes because every different type of cell in the body, skin, fat, liver, and brain, has its own epigenome. Each person has one genome but multiple epigenomes, depending on the cell type. As we age, our epigenomes also age. We know that psychological stress, trauma, physical stress, smoking, alcohol consumption, diet, physical activity, obesity, infectious diseases, environmental pollutants, sun exposure, working night shifts, and countless other environmental factors can change our epigenomes. What we don’t know are the exact details of how and to what extent. How are epigenetic changes passed on? The concept of inheritance is one of the most controversial and fascinating aspects of epigenetics. It suggests that events in our lives can affect our children’s development and health, and possibly our grandchildren’s as well. The experiences our grandparents had before our parents were born may also impact our lives. I believe everyone is intrigued by this idea, that they are part of the experiences that occurred before them, to their ancestors. It is not just about genes or DNA, it is about being part of your family’s history. Professor Rachel Yehuda, a Professor of Neuroscience and Psychiatry at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, studies the impact of traumatic experiences on survivors of the Holocaust, war veterans, survivors of the September 11 attacks, and their children. Her studies found that children born after the war to Holocaust survivors with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) were more likely to develop depression or PTSD themselves compared to other Jewish adults. These children also shared epigenetic markers with their parents on a gene that made them more reactive to stress. The understanding of how epigenetic changes could be transmitted from parent to child is still not entirely clear, but there is evidence to suggest that this happens at the time of conception and during intrauterine life. From the very beginning of development, genes exist simultaneously in two environments, the micromedium within the cell and the macromedium outside the cell, primarily the mother and then the growing fetus. DNA and these two environments (intracellular and extracellular) interact from the moment of fertilization. How can grandmothers (and mothers) pass on epigenetic changes? Everything that a mother experiences while she is pregnant can impact the epigenome of her developing baby. Did you know that a female baby's lifetime supply of eggs is created while she is growing in her mother’s womb? This means that the trauma she experiences can also impact these eggs, and eventually, the children they may become. In this way, the activity of the pregnant mother can touch the lives of her grandchildren. You were shaped inside your grandmother’s womb, and you inherited her stress, you were imprinted by her nervous system. If she was stressed, unheard, unseen, wounded, or unsafe, those signals passed into your mother’s developing body and into the egg that would one day become you. Your grandmother’s cortisol shaped your cells, her vagus nerve tone echoed forward. Her body said, This is what the world is like. Remember this blueprint. Then came your mother’s pregnancy, and you were shaped again, by her experiences, stress levels, sleep, trauma, joy, and nourishment. Your body’s ability to regulate stress was set before you were born. Like a nervous system inheritance, this is what we also refer to as intergenerational trauma. Some effects have been observed in grandchildren as well, suggesting transgenerational programming. Epigenetic inheritance of experiences in humans There’s a very famous, well-documented case during World War II and the Dutch winter where we can clearly see the impact of famine during pregnancy on a population over generations. During World War II, the Germans cut off food supplies to parts of the Netherlands, causing a famine. The Dutch Hunger Winter study is important because it provides insight into how a starvation diet during limited periods of gestation influences the subsequent health of offspring. Babies born to women during this time had a lower birth weight. When those babies grew up and had their own children, the third generation had significantly more problems with diabetes and obesity than the rest of the population. The Syrian War Survivors, Hama Siege (1982), is among the first human evidence that trauma can epigenetically affect multiple generations. Grandchildren of women pregnant during the siege showed distinct epigenetic marks, despite never directly experiencing the conflict. Can grandfathers (and fathers) transfer epigenetic changes? Professor Hannan and his team at the Florey Institute have shown that stress affects the epigenome of mouse sperm, and this can have an impact for more than one generation. The research they conducted demonstrated that increased paternal stress hormones changed the epigenome of the sperm and altered the offspring. Physical stress in the father mice has been shown to increase anxiety in offspring, Professor Hannan confirmed. However, the research also showed that increased physical activity in the father mice had positive effects. Fathers could transfer epigenetic changes to their children, and possibly grandchildren, through changes to sperm around the time of conception. The message of encouragement to heal Your body is always whispering through symptoms, hormone shifts, skin, weight, energy, sleep, cravings, and mood. If we want a different dialogue from our body, we shouldn’t silence it, we should listen, understand, and address the root cause. Your life always whispers to you, but you have most likely developed a habit of ignoring the messages your body is sending. If you’re seeking answers for infertility, endometriosis, PCOS, or any other condition, start this journey with an open mind. Let your body speak, and learn how to change the story it tells. You can book a free 30-minute consultation call with award-winning therapist Danijela Mrdak. In her therapy sessions, she focuses on identifying and eliminating the root cause of any issue. She also creates a personalized audio recording designed to help reprogram the mind. “You did not choose the blueprint. But you are allowed to change it. You are the first generation with this valuable knowledge and these tools. You can rewire what was wired in. You can give your body the safety you, your mother, and your grandmother never got to feel. You can break the trauma circle,” said Danijela Mrdak. In my therapy sessions, I have seen, for example, that tubal problems in my clients are often centered on their inner child. The root cause is that their inner child is not old enough, mature enough, or nurtured enough to feel fertile. If pain were a person, it would be very quiet at first, sitting in the body. After some time, it would grow louder and ultimately scream through certain organs. It would show up as an illness. I always tell my clients this, your mind is the womb. Whatever the mind can conceive, it can create in your reality. You can heal your life. I always teach my clients this in my therapy sessions, you are like an arrow, you can only go forward. You can never, ever go back to the past. Follow me on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , and visit my website for more info! Read more from Danijela Mrdak Danijela Mrdak, Therapist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Trauma And Fertility Therapist Danijela Mrdak is an award-winning therapist, clinical hypnotherapist, and trauma and fertility therapist practicing the Rapid Transformational Therapy (RTT) method. She also holds a Masters in Law. She specialises in female fertility issues, including conception, IVF, pregnancy, and pre/post-natal issues. She has had enormous success in helping women all over the world to conceive. Danijela has received awards and recognition for her extraordinary contributions to mental health and fertility therapy and for her innovative approach to helping women overcome mental barriers to pregnancy. She developed a comprehensive course specifically aimed at therapists, coaches, and hypnotherapists to support them in assisting women and conception.