Working with a coach or healer, yoga or meditation teacher, is most successful when there you have a natural rapport with them. The aim of the blog is to provide valuable insights and also to give you a feel for Joanne’s style.
Last October I was fortunate to be asked to be part of a Panel on Movement at the Mental Health and Small Business Conference organised by Kate Llewellyn at The Content Consultancy. The timing was remarkably apt, falling as it did between my stepfather’s death and his funeral, and whilst Kate and her fellow organisers […]
Deciding whether to take the step into Reiki Master training is a deeply personal journey. It’s about more than just advancing your skills – it’s about listening to the call within to expand your relationship with Reiki and step into a new level of responsibility, service, and growth. Whether your path leads you toward teaching, […]
I recently spoke with a client who’d postponed launching her service for six months. Not because she wasn’t ready, but because she couldn’t settle on the perfect wording for her homepage. Sound familiar? She’s not alone. So many professionals—especially women running businesses or balancing demanding roles—feel the pressure to get it right. Every time. In […]
We’re excited to share an exclusive interview with Joanne Sumner, featured on MysticMag, where she dives deep into the transformative power of mindfulness, holistic well-being, and personal growth. Joanne is a therapist, coach, trainer, and practitioner specializing in Yoga, Reiki, Meditation, and Flower Essences. She helps busy women reconnect with their purpose, passion, and peace […]
As so many of my clients are also small business owners like me, I thought I’d share my thoughts on how to use your time. The problem isn’t managing your time, it’s prioritising it. Time is our one personal non-renewable resource. We can make more money, we can make new connections, we can buy new […]
We all tell stories. Creating meaning of the endless flow of information that we take in and the experiences we have. Using stories to navigate our way through life, making ourselves a map of the world that we can use and share and turn unknown territory into known. That’s the human lot. Watch what happens, […]
As a pet lover myself, I want to share the potential for flower remedies to enhance the health and happiness of our furry companions. Just as flowers bring vibrancy to our gardens, these natural remedies can infuse vitality into our dogs’ lives, supporting their holistic wellbeing in a gentle and nurturing way. What are flower […]
Over the last year in our online mindfulness & meditation class, we have been practising the Tara Brach RAIN meditation as a technique for dealing with difficult emotions. Tara Brach is one of the core practitioners of this approach. Uncomfortable feelings like anger, despair, fear, shame, or hopelessness can make us feel alone. It’s hard […]
In my mind, one of the biggest failings of how we live is the amount of effort everything takes! We have deified productivity to the extent that any form of rest gets undermined by thoughts of “I should” or even just “I could” be doing this useful thing instead. As a result, we often mistake […]
You’ve probably seen the meme that goes round social media about how it’s not your body that’s tired, but your soul. It’s such a good description of how many of my clients have been feeling especially after the last few years, and it makes it obvious why physical rest and self-care isn’t always enough. In […]
Most leaders are aware that their personality has some impact on their success. Our strengths help us win, and our weaknesses can let us down. The more we know and develop our strengths while supporting and planning around our growth areas, the better we can design businesses that serve owners, employees and customers alike. So, […]
Five ways to manage stress and mindset for health It can be easy to forget that health is our most important asset. Many of us take our good health for granted until we fall ill. I don’t just mean physical health, I mean the entire package – mental wellbeing included. Think about a well-tended garden, […]
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Mental Health and Small Business Conference
Last October I was fortunate to be asked to be part of a Panel on Movement at the Mental Health and Small Business Conference organised by Kate Llewellyn at The Content Consultancy. The timing was remarkably apt, falling as it did between my stepfather’s death and his funeral, and whilst Kate and her fellow organisers […]
Why Do Reiki Master Training? (Your Questions Answered)
Deciding whether to take the step into Reiki Master training is a deeply personal journey. It’s about more than just advancing your skills – it’s about listening to the call within to expand your relationship with Reiki and step into a new level of responsibility, service, and growth. Whether your path leads you toward teaching, […]
The Perfectionism Trap: Why It’s Costing You Your Health (And What to Do Instead)
I recently spoke with a client who’d postponed launching her service for six months. Not because she wasn’t ready, but because she couldn’t settle on the perfect wording for her homepage. Sound familiar? She’s not alone. So many professionals—especially women running businesses or balancing demanding roles—feel the pressure to get it right. Every time. In […]
A Conversation with Joanne Sumner – A MysticMag Interview
We’re excited to share an exclusive interview with Joanne Sumner, featured on MysticMag, where she dives deep into the transformative power of mindfulness, holistic well-being, and personal growth. Joanne is a therapist, coach, trainer, and practitioner specializing in Yoga, Reiki, Meditation, and Flower Essences. She helps busy women reconnect with their purpose, passion, and peace […]
Lack of Time Isn’t the Problem, Your Priorities Are: Here’s How to Fix It
As so many of my clients are also small business owners like me, I thought I’d share my thoughts on how to use your time. The problem isn’t managing your time, it’s prioritising it. Time is our one personal non-renewable resource. We can make more money, we can make new connections, we can buy new […]
The Stories We Tell: How to Reframe Them for a Successful & Happy Life
We all tell stories. Creating meaning of the endless flow of information that we take in and the experiences we have. Using stories to navigate our way through life, making ourselves a map of the world that we can use and share and turn unknown territory into known. That’s the human lot. Watch what happens, […]
How to Enhance Your Dog’s Health with Flower Remedies
As a pet lover myself, I want to share the potential for flower remedies to enhance the health and happiness of our furry companions. Just as flowers bring vibrancy to our gardens, these natural remedies can infuse vitality into our dogs’ lives, supporting their holistic wellbeing in a gentle and nurturing way. What are flower […]
Why the Tara Brach RAIN meditation is helpful for difficult emotions
Over the last year in our online mindfulness & meditation class, we have been practising the Tara Brach RAIN meditation as a technique for dealing with difficult emotions. Tara Brach is one of the core practitioners of this approach. Uncomfortable feelings like anger, despair, fear, shame, or hopelessness can make us feel alone. It’s hard […]
The Art of Effortless Living: 6 Transformative Ideas to Relieve Stress and Embrace Your Best Self
In my mind, one of the biggest failings of how we live is the amount of effort everything takes! We have deified productivity to the extent that any form of rest gets undermined by thoughts of “I should” or even just “I could” be doing this useful thing instead. As a result, we often mistake […]
The secrets of rest and self-care for productivity
You’ve probably seen the meme that goes round social media about how it’s not your body that’s tired, but your soul. It’s such a good description of how many of my clients have been feeling especially after the last few years, and it makes it obvious why physical rest and self-care isn’t always enough. In […]
Have you got the soul of a leader?
Most leaders are aware that their personality has some impact on their success. Our strengths help us win, and our weaknesses can let us down. The more we know and develop our strengths while supporting and planning around our growth areas, the better we can design businesses that serve owners, employees and customers alike. So, […]
Five ways to manage stress and mindset for health
Five ways to manage stress and mindset for health It can be easy to forget that health is our most important asset. Many of us take our good health for granted until we fall ill. I don’t just mean physical health, I mean the entire package – mental wellbeing included. Think about a well-tended garden, […]