The Rest and Rise Podcast

S1,E13: Shelley Wilson, Multi Genre Author and Writing Mentor

In this week’s episode, we’re joined by Shelley Wilson for a deeply inspiring conversation about resilience, reinvention, and finding the courage to begin again. Shelley shares how life led her down an unexpected path — from leaving an abusive relationship, to navigating a career pivot after a poisonous spider bite changed everything. Through it all, she found healing and purpose in writing, eventually fulfilling her dream of becoming a multi-genre author and mentor helping others tell their stories too. This is a powerful and uplifting conversation about reclaiming your voice, trusting new beginnings, and writing a new chapter for yourself — no matter where you’ve been. You can find Shelley here: Website - https://www.shelley-wilson.com/ [https://www.shelley-wilson.com/] Linktree - https://linktr.ee/ShelleyWilson72 [https://linktr.ee/ShelleyWilson72]  The Campervan Writer Show - https://www.youtube.com/@campervanwriter [https://www.youtube.com/@campervanwriter]

S1, E12: Lucy Bishop, The Nutritional Therapist

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Lucy Bishop to explore the journey that led her towards nutritional therapy and holistic healing. After becoming seriously unwell with a stomach bug whilst travelling through India, Lucy’s health began to unravel in ways she never expected, eventually leading to a diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Together, we talk about the challenges of navigating illness, the importance of listening to the body, and how her own healing journey shaped the work she now does to support others. This is a gentle and honest conversation about resilience, rest, and finding your way back to yourself when life takes an unexpected turn. You can contact Lucy here: https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionaltherapist/ [https://www.instagram.com/thenutritionaltherapist/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenutritionaltherapist/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/thenutritionaltherapist/] https://newsletter.reg.pages.ontraport.net/ [https://newsletter.reg.pages.ontraport.net/] You can access our FREE online resources here: https://www.patreon.com/c/RestandRise [https://www.patreon.com/c/RestandRise]

S1, E11: From Hospital to Unplanned Home Birth

Trigger warning: This episode includes detailed discussion of birth and birth experiences, which some listeners may find sensitive. In this week’s episode, Emma shares her deeply personal birth stories — from a planned hospital experience to an unexpected home birth that unfolded in ways she never could have imagined. With honesty and reflection, she opens up about the moments that shaped her journey into motherhood, the contrasts between each experience, and the lessons she carries from both. https://www.patreon.com/c/RestandRise [https://www.patreon.com/c/RestandRise] @restandrise_ on Instagram and Facebook

S1, E10: The Power Of Walking And Time Outside

In this episode, Emma and Zoe share their love of walking and the simple, grounding power of being outdoors. In a world that often feels fast and full, they explore how stepping outside — even for a short while — can help to clear a busy mind, regulate the nervous system and gently shift your perspective. This is a conversation about slowing down, reconnecting with nature, and remembering that sometimes the simplest practices are the most powerful. Find our FREE online resources for calming your nervous system and gentle movement here: Patreon.com/restandrise [https://Patreon.com/restandrise] Our next in person event: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rest-and-rise-spring-tickets-1986314670650?aff=oddtdtcreator [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rest-and-rise-spring-tickets-1986314670650?aff=oddtdtcreator]

S1, E9: Listening to your body

This week, we sit down with Zoe to reflect on her three birth experiences, following the arrival of her third baby earlier this year. She shares her positive and empowering journeys, including a calm water birth and a beautifully instinctive hospital birth, even welcoming one of her babies on the floor. Together, we explore the importance of tuning into your body and trusting its signals during labour, and how this deep sense of connection shaped each of her experiences. It’s a gentle, honest conversation around confidence, surrender, and the power of listening to what your body truly needs. Trigger Warning: We discuss birth in this episode. Links to material Zoe found helpful ahead of birthing: https://www.sarawickham.com/ [https://www.sarawickham.com/] https://www.thenakeddoula.com/ [https://www.thenakeddoula.com/] @thenakeddoulaofficial The Great Birth Rebellion- Spotify @katiejensendoula @thepositivebirthcompany