I am delighted to welcome ChaNan back again for her second visit to Life An inside Job, her first, season 3 ep 12 Inside the Highly Sensitive Person, is my most downloaded episode ever. Seeing as there is an interest in sensitivity, I thought it would be good to talk about the perils of Christmas.

ChaNan Bonser is a highly experienced therapist and trainer who is dedicated to helping others find their own unique way. She works with clients both personally and in an organisational context, fostering resilience and calm.

She holds regular Dreaming Circles in which participants develop a deeper connection to Earth and their interrelationship with our human selves through embodied imagination and creative prompts.

We talk about:

• What sensitive folk need in winter
• How to get out of overwhelm
• What keeps us from resting
• The perils of perfectionism
• How to manage our expectations
• How to recover from the rescuer role
• The effect of alcohol and sugar on sensitive people
• The value of understanding your own particular sensitivities

ChaNan's website is: https://chananbonser.com/
IG : https://www.instagram.com/chananbonser/
A cracking 40% off ChaNan's online course available here until 24th Dec 2024

These people have books and courses to support your sense of safety:
Kimberly Ann Johnson
Gabor Maté
European Association for Body Psychotherapy

Accessing the Healing Power of the Vagus Nerve by Stanley Rosenbery
Stressed and Overwhelmed an excellent article by Brenee Brown
Polyvagal theory

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library
Instagram @kate_codrington
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Moya McGinley is a complementary therapist, nurse and a social scientist. She has a deep love of the season of Samhain, and she loves the liminal quality of this time. Samhain is the season that marks the beginning of winter at the end of October in the Celtic wheel of the year. Moya offers a healing and educational space using complementary therapies for both people and animals. She's is a Complementary Therapist, Nurse and Social Scientist. Moya considers Death to be her greatest teacher and friend. We chat about:

• What Samhain is, its rituals, and its celebrations
• Liminality and how being with not knowing can open us to new pathways
• Moya’s story of how she became friends with death
• Connecting with your ancestors as a means of support
• Samhain food and treats
• Connecting with the Fairy folk
• The importance and practice of listening

Moya has generously shared her Mother's recipe for Tea Brach or Fruit Loaf which you can find here https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-samhain-with-moya-mcginley/

Moya's Links

Website: https://tranquilpaths.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cosanciuin/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cosanciuin/

Moya’s course, The Soul’s Journey Home, starts on 16th Oct

I'm taking a pause from creating new episodes while I write my third book, so please do have a look through the 128-ish episodes available. I've had so many brilliant guests that there's an episode for literally every season.

Please do leave a review and/or rate Life An Inside Job where you can; it helps people to find the wisdom and inspiration from these amazing guests.

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library
Instagram @kate_codrington
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles

Today, we’re talking about the changes that can happen to your vulva in perimenopause and lichen sclerosus, so you may want to listen somewhere away from sensitive ears. You’ll find out what to expect of a perimenopausal vulva, what’s normal, when to get help and what sort of help is available. We also talk about lichen Sclerosus, a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder that most often affects the genital and perianal areas.

Becca Scott has nearly 25 years’ experience working in women’s health. She is passionate about helping women and girls overcome gynaecological, autoimmune and hormone issues, especially when symptoms are chronic and conventional approaches aren’t working. She runs an international online clinic with an amazing team of specialist practitioners. She has a special interest in vulval-vaginal issues and difficult relationships. She is a Homeopath, Reflexologist and accredited Divorce and Breakup coach and has additional training in fertility and pregnancy.

Becca's Links

Website: www.healingspaceonline.com and www.divorcehealingspace.co.uk

Instagram: @healing_spaceforyou and @divorcehealingspace

Facebook: @healingspace and @divorcehealingspace

Resources

NHS advice on LS - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/lichen-sclerosus/

The Eve Appeal - https://eveappeal.org.uk/about-us/

IG live with Tessa Venuti Sanderson on correct language - https://www.instagram.com/reel/DLr2OgusdaK/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=eDZyaWcxNDlzNzk4

Episode on incontinence - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-stress-and-urgency-incontinence/

Episode on pelvic pain - https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/inside-pelvic-pain-2/

You can buy me a cuppa here - https://buymeacoffee.com/katecodrington
The Perimenopause Journal and Second Spring are available from all good retailers
Kate's free resource library is here https://subscribepage.io/kates-resource-library
Instagram @kate_codrington
Perimenopause Starter Kit online course https://www.katecodrington.co.uk/perimenopause-starter-kit-online-course/

Music
Trust Me by RYYZN

Artwork
Kate's portrait by Lori Fitzdoodles