Please note: if you wish to do the exercises contained in the episode, please download the Accompanying PDF note. What happens when we lose touch with what we want, what we value, and what brings us pleasure? Our desires and values are deeply connected to our sense of self, and when we continually put them aside, we can begin to lose something of ourselves along the way. As women, there can be a cultural expectation that as we grow older, we become less concerned with our own

Autumn is a season we often associate with letting go. We see it reflected in the falling leaves, the changing landscape and the gradual drawing inward of the natural world. Letting go is a familiar phrase, but I wonder how often we stop to consider what it really means because our relationship with it is rarely straightforward. In fact, when we really begin to examine it, we might discover just how complex our relationship with it can be. In this episode of Curious by Natur

Do you find it difficult to slow down, to take time for yourself, or simply do nothing? Do you feel like you need a good enough reason to stop? When we live seasonally, we're invited to reorient ourselves in response to the changing energies of the seasons. As we move into autumn, the natural world invites us to slow down and turn inwards. As I explored in the previous episode, The Descent, this can create space to notice what's happening beneath the surface of our lives.

The Descent is an exploration of autumn, of what happens when the energy of the year begins to turn inwards and return to the earth, and of the things we might encounter when we follow nature’s cues and pay attention to what lies beneath the surface of our lives. The descent into the dark is not always comfortable. We live in a culture that favours the light and the bright, the visible and the known, and so this can feel like unfamiliar territory. Yet, as I explore in this e

A six-week invitation to explore relationships, values and self-worth. Are you interested in living more intentionally and finding space for the many facets of your life and who you are? Seasonal thresholds and astrological cycles offer us an opportunity to pause, pay attention and consciously engage with the particular territory we're moving through. In this episode of Curious by Nature, I'm exploring a six-week period that brings relationships, desire, values and self-worth

What does it mean to be ‘in process’? An exploration of the messy middle, self-doubt, change, and learning to meet ourselves with greater humility and care.

In this final 3-part episode, we bring together the threads from the first two episodes: who I am and what I am part of. Now, as we make space for more of our individuality and authenticity to emerge, we can get curious about what we want to lend our light to.

Following on from Episode 1, where we explored how our sense of identity can become shaped by what is valued and validated in us, this episode turns towards individuality, belonging and our willingness to see things differently. I explore what can happen when we step far enough outside the familiar to question some of the assumptions, expectations and structures we've come to accept as simply normal, and begin to imagine what else might be possible. In episode 2, we also get

Explore identity, the roles we build around who we believe we are, and the call to become more fully yourself in this first Curious by Nature episode

A simple acupressure sequence to calm the mind and aid sleep.

A seasonal practice rooted in the Water element, combining qigong, yoga, and acupressure to support rest, reflection, and inner steadiness.

December arrives every year with a familiar script: rush, squeeze it all in, wrap things up, and show up for everyone and everything. But beneath the noise, nature whispers something entirely different: slow down, turn inward, restore what has been stretched thin. One of my favourite ways to anchor this intention is to sit down with my journal on the 1st of December and create a simple “What’s In / What’s Out” list . I draw a line down the centre of the page and make two hea

Hello, I’m Mik… here’s my website therapyhood.co.uk I’m a counsellor who advocates for helping people explore supportive communities. One of which is the community that Melissa has welcomed us all into. A bit about why I do this… Growth, change, healing and understanding yourself starts with curiosity. To be curious, though, you have to feel safe and supported enough to take a peek at the unknown, instead of keeping your eyes and mind shut tight as a defense… that’s not easy.

A grounding Seasonal Yoga + Qigong practice inspired by the Earth Element. This class helps calm the nervous system, ease overwhelm, and restore steadiness through tapping, slow mindful movement, acupressure, and rest. Practice anytime you need to return to centre.

A Yoga Teacher Training can be life-changing, but it’s important to choose the one that feels right for you. This post offers guidance on preparing for the journey and finding a training that honours our values, your needs, and the kind of yoga you want to live and share.

Every autumn, I do a ritual that has nothing to do with candles or crystals.... ....I open my wardrobe! Stop squeezing into a version...

Introducing A Return to Rhythm & Cyclical Consciousness What if one of the most transformative things you could do in your lifetime is to...

It’s been a little while since I last wrote a blog post here — 2020 to be exact. Looking back, it’s not surprising…. the year everything...

When was the last time you put aside a whole afternoon or evening to spend solely with yourself? If it feels an age ago, read on.

Self-care, self-love, self-support, self-nurturing or hygge… whatever you want to call it, it’s one of the greatest investments you can make