About Me
Born in 1962 into a working-class environment when life and the world bore no resemblance to what we see today.
Our parents were born not long after the war, and although simpler in some respects, life was harsh, and we were conditioned to behave and act in a certain way, which didn’t allow for any differences or creativity.
We had very little choice or say in anything, which resulted in many of us not knowing much about who we were or our purpose.
As the oldest of three girls, my siblings were identical twins, a difficult position in a family. I always felt like I didn’t belong - a misfit, misunderstood, and alone. Maybe you feel this way, too.
I struggled for years with low self-esteem and lack of confidence. I spent most of my time anxious and fearful, which resulted in being bullied as a child, leading to alcohol dependency and other poor life choices as I became an adult.
Two marriages and two divorces.
The learnings were many and through all this I gained, independance, resilience and my freedom. I took responsibility and looking back I've been immensely blessed, and as my partner Gareth says - "I wouldn't swap it for a gold pig"
Fast-forward 40 years (it was not that long then), and my life is very different.
Twenty years ago, I stepped into a Yoga class and came out just a little bit different, and over time, my questions and awareness grew.
Lifting the carpet on my life, I could see, quite frankly, a lot of dirt and grime hiding underneath, so I took on a mission, bit by bit, to dismantle all my thoughts, beliefs, and assumptions.
Then, I stumbled across Ayurveda and the eight limbs of Yoga, which not only gave me a solid blueprint to follow but also saved my life.
I became a Yoga teacher and trained as a Vegan and Vegetarian Nutritionist (I'm no longer either, but that's another story).
I know now for sure that unless you become aware of your saboteurs or limiting beliefs and do the work on those - you will never be truly successful in anything you take on.
We must know what is sneakily holding us back, like weeds and undergrowth strangling our power and dominion.
I've always been an avid reader. I
I began to immerse myself in the teachings of Wayne Dwyer, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and, more recently, spiritual teachers Paulo Coelho and Marianne Williamson, amongst many others.
I researched everything I had a passion for and uncovered a plethora of lies and deceit that our governments and other money-hungry large corporations have fed us just to keep us sick and unintelligent.
I constantly questioned;
Why do we attract the wrong relationships?
Why do we struggle with finances?
Eat too much/too little?
Stop self-care?
Hoard?
And the list goes on...
I now know the answers that will make your life ease and flow like a meandering stream taking a trip through the mountains and the forests on its way to the sea - poetic license, isn't it just?
Now, working as a mental fitness coach, it's my privilege to guide women through life transitions like divorce, career change and menopause whilst strengthening their resilience and resolve to navigate whatever comes their way skillfully and confidently.
I now spend my time passing my wisdom on. If I can help and support women in making major life changes in an easier and shorter time than I did well, then happy days.
On a lighter note, I love to cook and have a slight addiction to home decor, fashion and anything leopard print. Come the weekends, I can be found on top of a real mountain somewhere or swimming in the cold British waters.
I would love for you to join me.
Sue.