The Mess We're In

Nat Harrison: The full spectrum of neurodivergent brains, ADHD, burnout and bringing up children in a neuro-inclusive way

On this week's episode I'm thrilled to speak with Nathalina Harrison of Ayama Coaching [https://www.ayamacoaching.co.uk/] If you enjoy this week's episode please do FOLLOW and DOWNLOAD xx Nat Harrison is a Career and Small Business Coach, specialising in Confidence and Neurodiversity. She is an accredited International Coach Federation professional coach (PCC), a NLP Master Practitioner and Gold Mind Specialist ADHD Coach, has been a coach for over 15 years and has run her coaching business Ayama Coaching, since 2011.  Previously Nat had a 15-year career at JPMorgan as a Technology Programme Manager and she has a Masters in Physics from the University of Manchester. Nat takes a holistic approach to coaching, helping clients find their own authentic ways to career or business success. She is especially passionate about enabling and empowering women to be fulfilled and confident in their careers whilst juggling the demands of family life. Nat is a solo-parent of 2 boys aged 8 and 10 and in her spare time, when she is not playing football with her boys, she also enjoys running, and roller skating.  Find out all about Nat and tools she has referenced in the show here: Ayama Coaching ADHD Career Coaching [https://open.acast.com/networks/67d5cd081807f0dc08ae77a2/shows/67d5e124b3ef7ea352c77200/episodes/:%20https://www.ayamacoaching.co.uk/adhd-career-coach] LinkedIN [: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathalinaharrison/] Instagram:  [https://www.instagram.com/ayamacoaching/] What is ADHD Coaching?: [ https://www.ayamacoaching.co.uk/post/what-is-adhd-career-coaching-and-how-can-an-adhd-coach-help-you] Morning Journal Template Download:  [https://www.ayamacoaching.co.uk/morning-journal-downloadable] How to Use a Feelings Wheel to deal with Messy Emotions mess: [ https://www.ayamacoaching.co.uk/post/the-feelings-wheel-why-understanding-your-feelings-supports-emotional-regulation] ADHD Self Assessment: [ https://www.ayamacoaching.co.uk//adult-adhd-assessment-tool] ADHD Diagnosis Process; [https://www.ayamacoaching.co.uk/post/adult-adhd-a-guide-to-getting-a-diagnosis-the-process-and-your-options] It would mean so much if you enjoy this episode if you hit FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE for a regular dose of messy chats. Holding conversations that highlight how inherently messy we are as humans, can hopefully alleviate some of that pressure we put on ourselves to have it all 'sorted', both in our physical and mental spaces. We all had to learn 'order' and subsequently, must discern how and when to let go of it. You can also connect with me on the 'The Mess We're In' podcast page [https://www.instagram.com/themesswereinpod] I'd love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Zoe Blaskey: Matrescence as the 'messy middle and acknowledging working through our mess, as growth

On this week's episode I'm privileged to speak to the phenomenal Zoe Blaskey, founder of Motherkind [https://www.motherkind.co/] Zoe is a qualified transformational coach, podcast host, speaker and author, on a mission to help mothers shift from guilt, exhaustion and comparison to confidence and empowerment. We first met when I reached out to her in my early stages of motherhood, as I was really struggling, having discovered the Motherkind podcast in 2017. That podcast is now one of the UK’s top family podcasts with 5 million downloads and was recently named a “top 10 parenting podcast” by Apple. Every week Zoe interviews world leading experts such as Dr Becky Kennedy, Glennon Doyle, Dr Gabor Mate and Dr Rangan Chatterjee. Zoe is a regular media contributor and has been featured in Red, Stylist, The Times, Psychologies, Goop (Zoe coached the Executive Editor), SheerLuxe and the Evening Standard. The Telegraph celebrated the podcast as ‘the antidote to the toxic perfectionism of modern motherhood’. She is so warm, insightful, passionate and generous with her time and I'm so grateful to her for this conversation and the imparting of education she does on behalf of all mothers in understanding matrescence and enabling them to grow their confidence. Find out more about Motherkind `HERE [https://www.motherkind.co/] Follow Zoe on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/zoeblaskey] It would mean so much if you enjoy this episode if you could please hit FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE for a regular dose of messy chats. Holding conversations that highlight how inherently messy we are as humans, can hopefully alleviate some of that pressure we put on ourselves to have it all 'sorted', both in our physical and mental spaces. We all had to learn 'order' and subsequently, must discern how and when to let go of it. You can also connect with me on the 'The Mess We're In' podcast page [https://www.instagram.com/themesswereinpod] I'd love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Milli Richards: Transformative healing and purpose through mental health crisis and the importance of community, peer support and Motherly Love

On this episode of The Mess We're In with my beautiful friend Milli Richards [https://www.instagram.com/milli_richards_] the founder of Motherly Love [https://www.instagram.com/motherlylove_uk/] and we hear her share her deeply personal story of mental health challenges in motherhood. **Warning - this episode contains references to self-harm and intrusive thoughts** After the birth of Milli’s second child in 2018, she faced her own battle with mental health, requiring over two years of psychiatric treatment. That experience changed everything and ignited her passion for maternal mental health ,driving her to ensure that no woman has to struggle alone. As a co-founder of a social enterprise, she dedicates her work to supporting women through pregnancy and beyond, helping them safeguard their emotional well-being and prevent mental health crises. Drawing from both lived experience and professional knowledge, she advocates for better support systems, breaking down of stigma, and creation of safe spaces where women can access the help they deserve. Milli believes that every woman should feel heard, supported, and empowered in her journey through motherhood, shouts loudly and proudly about it and is make vast steps forward with Motherly Love. Motherly Love Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/motherlylove_uk] Sign up to find out more about Motherly Love [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH7SwG1oHAQe8GO3Pq-eWK5SRSZK-6h9Raz1qXsW3DojNdsg/viewform] Perinatal Parent Infant Mental Health Service [https://www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-bdhvrbwf-ppimhs/] It would mean so much if you enjoy this episode if you hit FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE for a regular dose of messy chats. Holding conversations that highlight how inherently messy we are as humans, can hopefully alleviate some of that pressure we put on ourselves to have it all 'sorted', both in our physical and mental spaces. We all had to learn 'order' and subsequently, must discern how and when to let go of it. On this show, we put mess in perspective: it's the process of trying, failing, changing and evolving. * Is some art just a complete mess ? * Is 'mess' a negative word? You can also connect with me on the 'The Mess We're In' podcast page [https://www.instagram.com/themesswereinpod] I'd love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Emil Nava - How magic can be created in the 'wild' madness, the power of writing and sharing experiences in nature

On this week's 10th episode of the podcast I'm thrilled to speak to one of the world's most prolific music video directors : Emil Nava [https://www.emilnava.com/] I was fortunate enough to work with him from early in our careers and it's wonderful to connect with him now and reflect on messy times. We discuss how creativity often springs from turbulent periods and Emil shares his journey in the music industry and how his most prolific, high-profile years were also marked by addiction and wild behaviour. Emil has been instrumental in forming long- lasting creative relationships with artists and brands, taking them to international level. His diverse and influential work as a director and creative director has gained 25 billion views on YouTube and multiple awards, including 5 VMAs. Emil has worked with industry giants such as Calvin Harris, Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Jessie J, Post Maolne, JLo, Pharrell Williams and many more, alongside global brands like McDonalds, Mercedes and GAP. Recognised for his keen understanding of the zeitgeist, youth culture, fashion and pop sensibility, Emil's unique voice and creative vision has created truly culture shifting work . Emil is also an advocate for open discussions about mental health in the creative industries, sharing his own experiences with mental illness, addiction and recovery on social media and through his 2023 Manchester Film Festival award-winning feature, SNORKELLING. Now Emil is harnessing his award-winning director skills and his passion for nature, wellness and connection to create powerful , meaningful mental-health content through his incredible platform The World of Nature Talks [https://www.instagram.com/theworldofnaturetalks/] Follow Emil and his work via the following links: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/emilnava] World of Nature Talks Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/@theworldofnaturetalks] Ammolite Machine creative studio [https://www.instagram.com/ammolitemachine] It would mean so much if you enjoy this episode if you hit FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE for a regular dose of messy chats. Holding conversations that highlight how inherently messy we are as humans, can hopefully alleviate some of that pressure we put on ourselves to have it all 'sorted', both in our physical and mental spaces. We all had to learn 'order' and subsequently, must discern how and when to let go of it. On this show, we put mess in perspective: it's the process of trying, failing, changing and evolving. * Is some art just a complete mess ? * Is 'mess' a negative word? You can also connect with me on the 'The Mess We're In' podcast page [https://www.instagram.com/themesswereinpod] I'd love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Cherub Sanson: Don't repress the mess, express it, shake it out. The use of sound to balance chaos and spreading love, colour and joy

On this episode of The Mess We're In I talk to the sonic goddess that is Cherub Sanson. [https://www.cherubsanson.com/] Cherub is a sound artist, teacher and protectress of high frequency. She also operates and vibrates at the highest frequency and you cannot help but feel joy in her presence and be positively effected by the immense energy she emanates. I'm lucky enough to have met her many moons ago whilst living in Leeds, in a very different energetic period of our lives and have watched her phenomenal career in sound build over the years into the empire it is now. When we understand that we are all energy, constantly vibrating at different frequencies, our perspectives shift. You can find our more about Cherub , the teachings she offers with partner in sound Tim Wheater on her website and purchase her own branded Cherabella crystal bowls . Also follow her on INSTAGRAM [https://www.instagram.com/cherub.sanson] where you'll find info about events she's involved in, the sister sound circles , prayer circles she offers and more. The album she references at the end of the episode is the gorgeous 'Where is Home' by Abel Selaocoe [https://open.spotify.com/album/6IYAr9pzGQJ2c9I5ZWuYEb?si=jPkyLhO9SpSo6Jl5ETStFQ] It would mean so much if you enjoy this episode if you hit FOLLOW / SUBSCRIBE for a regular dose of messy chats. Holding conversations that highlight how inherently messy we are as humans, can hopefully alleviate some of that pressure we put on ourselves to have it all 'sorted', both in our physical and mental spaces. We all had to learn 'order' and subsequently, must discern how and when to let go of it. On this show, we put mess in perspective: it's the process of trying, failing, changing and evolving. * Is some art just a complete mess ? * Is 'mess' a negative word? You can also connect with me on the 'The Mess We're In' podcast page [https://www.instagram.com/themesswereinpod] I'd love to hear from you. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.