Revolutionise Your Love Life

In this heart-opening conversation, Heather Garbutt speaks with Lisa Hawkins, relationship and self-awareness coach and founder of Consciously Awake Counselling. Together, they unpack the misconceptions surrounding self-love and explore what it truly means to honour all parts of ourselves—even the ones we’d rather avoid. Lisa shares her personal and professional wisdom on how self-abandonment, often disguised as duty or selflessness, keeps us from authentic connection. She introduces her powerful “pause method,” the importance of having a safe witness to mirror compassion, and the ongoing, evolving nature of loving oneself. The episode is a tender invitation to presence, self-trust, and radical inner care. Key Takeaways * Lisa redefines self-love not as indulgence, but as being fully present with every emotion—including anger, fear and shame. * They explore how conditioning, especially for women, creates guilt around prioritising the self. * Heather and Lisa emphasise the need for modelling and therapeutic support to build lasting self-compassion and clarity About your host: Heather has been working in mental and emotional health for over 30 years. First as an Art Psychotherapist then as a Counsellor and Couples Therapist.  She now specialises in love and relationship coaching. Heather is a qualified Calling in “The One” and “Conscious Uncoupling” coach, having been trained and mentored by Katherine Woodward Thomas. In addition, she is a long-term accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health and Care Professions Council registered and a member of The British Association of Arts Therapists. About Lisa Lisa Hawkins is a relationship and self-awareness coach, and the founder of Consciously Awake Counseling. For over 26 years, she’s been passionate about the human experience—why we love, how we connect, and what gets in the way. She works with both men and women to awaken the part of themselves that already knows how to love deeply, freely, and consciously. Through spiritual inquiry, emotional accountability, and her signature Pause Method, Lisa helps people question old beliefs, shift their patterns, and create authentic relationships—starting with the one they have with themselves. Her work is about truth, healing, and connection at a higher level.Whether you're navigating love, healing from heartbreak, or learning to trust yourself again, Lisa brings wisdom, presence, and a deep respect for the human experience. This podcast is brought to you by Boost and Bloom. [https://go.boostandbloom.co.uk/virtual-assistant]

In this deeply soulful episode, Heather Garbutt is joined by Monica Douglas—spirit-led relationship coach, interfaith minister, and creator of the Wild Wisdom of Relationships framework. Monica shares her transformational journey through conscious uncoupling after a 27-year marriage and the emergence of new love rooted in presence, ritual, and authentic connection. Together, they explore the sacred power of everyday rituals, seasonal cycles in relationships, and the importance of being in alignment with one’s values, intuition, and spirit. The conversation is rich with imagery, grace, and grounded practices—offering listeners insight and inspiration to lovingly navigate endings, beginnings, and everything in between. Key Takeaways: * Monica describes how daily rituals supported her through heartbreak and led her to a flourishing new relationship. * The concept of seasonal relationship cycles is introduced as a healing and empowering model. * Heather and Monica explore the role of sacred rituals in reawakening presence, peace, and purpose. About your host: Heather has been working in mental and emotional health for over 30 years. First as an Art Psychotherapist then as a Counsellor and Couples Therapist.  She now specialises in love and relationship coaching. Heather is a qualified Calling in “The One” and “Conscious Uncoupling” coach, having been trained and mentored by Katherine Woodward Thomas. In addition, she is a long-term accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health and Care Professions Council registered and a member of The British Association of Arts Therapists. About Monica Monica Douglas is a spirit-led relationship coach, interfaith minister, and founder of the Wild Wisdom of Relationships framework. With over 25 years of experience, she supports heart-led individuals to heal from heartbreak, reset their relationships, and thrive in love. Her work integrates ritual, coaching, spiritual practice, and tools like her Wild Wisdom Oracle cards and relationship cycle quiz. This podcast is brought to you by Boost and Bloom. [https://go.boostandbloom.co.uk/virtual-assistant]

In this episode of Revolutionise Your Love Life, Heather Garbutt is joined by coach, speaker and midlife mentor Ali Miles-Jenkins to explore the experience of women in their 60s and beyond. Together, they reflect on the outdated cultural narratives that often leave older women feeling invisible or irrelevant—and how to reclaim power, vitality, and purpose at this stage of life. Ali shares her journey of challenging societal expectations and supporting women to reconnect with their self-worth, confidence and joy. From dancing in nightclubs to mentoring clients through transformation, her message is clear: now is the time to thrive. With heart, humour and honesty, this conversation invites women to redefine what it means to age—on their own terms. Whether you’re navigating a new chapter, reconnecting with your identity, or rediscovering your spark, this episode is a celebration of possibility at every age. About Your Host: Heather has been working in mental and emotional health for over 30 years. First as an Art Psychotherapist then as a Counsellor and Couples Therapist.  She now specialises in love and relationship coaching. Heather is a qualified Calling in “The One” and “Conscious Uncoupling” coach, having been trained and mentored by Katherine Woodward Thomas. In addition, she is a long-term accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health and Care Professions Council registered and a member of The British Association of Arts Therapists. About Ali: Ali is an award-winning management consultant, coach, trainer and business owner for 34 years. Since 2017 Ali has been championing the age agenda for women and built a community of over 6,000 wonderful women, also delivering a TEDX talk: ‘The Surprising Truth About Women over 50’. She's on a mission to enable women over 60 to be sassy, s*xy and successful, living the amazing lives they so deserve! This podcast is brought to you by Boost and Bloom. [https://go.boostandbloom.co.uk/virtual-assistant]

In this heartfelt and deeply practical episode of Revolutionise Your Love Life, Heather Garbutt is joined by senior family solicitor Colette Bain. With warmth, wisdom, and sensitivity, Colette shares her invaluable insight into navigating separation and divorce with dignity, clarity, and compassion. Far from the combative courtroom narratives we often hear, this episode focuses on conscious uncoupling—an approach to separation that honours emotional wellbeing, mutual respect, and long-term peace. Colette offers expert guidance on how to build a supportive network ("your tribe"), how to seek out trustworthy advice early on, and why staying out of the “trauma drama triangle” is key. Together, Heather and Colette explore the emotional and practical aspects of separation: from looking after yourself through the process, to working with professionals who match your values, to using SMART targets to reduce overwhelm and stay grounded. It’s an empowering listen for anyone facing a relationship transition—filled with encouragement, honesty, and actionable steps. About Your Host: Heather has been working in mental and emotional health for over 30 years. First as an Art Psychotherapist then as a Counsellor and Couples Therapist.  She now specialises in love and relationship coaching. Heather is a qualified Calling in “The One” and “Conscious Uncoupling” coach, having been trained and mentored by Katherine Woodward Thomas. In addition, she is a long-term accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health and Care Professions Council registered and a member of The British Association of Arts Therapists. About Collette: Collette is a Partner at Knights in the Family team.  She advises on a wide range of private family law matters including legal issues arising from relationship breakdown (married, civil partnered, and unmarried) including child arrangements, matters relating to nuptial agreements to protect family wealth, and surrogacy.   This podcast is brought to you by Boost and Bloom. [https://go.boostandbloom.co.uk/virtual-assistant]

In this deeply empowering episode of Revolutionise Your Love Life, Heather Garbutt speaks with breakup coach and podcast host Janice Formichella about her personal journey of surviving domestic violence. With honesty, clarity and compassion, Janice opens up about the cycle of emotional, financial, and physical abuse she endured—and how she finally found the strength to leave for good. This episode explores how domestic violence can begin with love bombing, charm and seduction, and slowly escalate into isolation, control and terror. It also addresses the painful realities of victim blaming, the emotional aftermath of trauma, and how survivors can begin to rebuild their lives. Key Takeaways 1. Love Bombing & Red Flags Janice breaks down the early warning signs of abuse, from overwhelming gifts and attention to the subtle erosion of independence and support networks. 2. The Reality of Leaving Janice explains why leaving an abuser is rarely straightforward, discussing financial control, emotional dependency, and social isolation—and offering practical advice for escaping safely. 3. Healing & Reclaiming Power She reflects on her journey of healing, including the role of Codependents Anonymous, trauma therapy, and the joy of finally building a healthy, independent life on her own terms. About The Host: Heather has been working in mental and emotional health for over 30 years. First as an Art Psychotherapist then as a Counsellor and Couples Therapist.  She now specialises in love and relationship coaching. Heather is a qualified Calling in “The One” and “Conscious Uncoupling” coach, having been trained and mentored by Katherine Woodward Thomas. In addition, she is a long-term accredited member of The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Health and Care Professions Council registered and a member of The British Association of Arts Therapists. About Janice: Janice Formichella is a breakup coach and the host of the podcasts Sex and the Solo Girl and Breakups, Broken Hearts, and Moving On. She is passionate about helping people from all backgrounds to beat their breakup, overcome loneliness, and make the end of a relationship the start of a powerful new beginning. She is also a survivor of domestic violence and now uses her story to support others and raise awareness about the harmful impact of victim blaming. This podcast is brought to you by Boost and Bloom. [https://go.boostandbloom.co.uk/virtual-assistant]