Aiyah Maraka is another familiar face joining me in Season III of the podcast! She is a dear friend of mine from school and a big part of my re-initiation into spirituality during my turbulent teenage years. I had the chance to catch up with her, two years since we first recorded together, in a new landscape and with new ideas and insights. In this episode, we muse on what it's like to navigate the world of today as an empath, facing your fears and working with shadow, ascension symptoms, collective enlightenment and how we practice radical self-acceptance. Aiyah Maraka is a certified Crystal Healer and Spiritual Advisor. Her ethical crystal business Aiyah Crystals incorporates high-frequency and ethically sourced crystals into Wester-inspired designs. Through her work, Aiyah aims to inspire her generation on how to connect to their true selves through ancient spiritual wisdom.Mentioned in this episode: Healers via Aiyah.coFollow Aiyah on InstagramShop crystalsIntegrating the dark aspects of our Ourselves See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Certified Crystal Healer, Intuition Teacher and Soul Purpose Coach Gemma Petherbridge is back on the podcast to talk all things crystals, intention programming, intuition igniting and her brand new release - The Crystal Apothecary, a stunning coffee table book she authored, containing 75 of the world's most potent crystals, their descriptions and properties.I was always fascinated by Gemma’s unique gift in interpreting crystals in an intuitive way and teaching others how to tap into their intuition to choose the right semi-precious stone for them (yes, even sceptics!), so her book feels like it's always been within her and it's finally here for the world to tap into this knowledge!In this episode, we talk about how crystals support us in healing mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually, which crystals are best for each energy centre of chakra,2:35 - Gemma's journey of awakening, how she discovered her clairvoyance gift and what inspired the book.15:35 - Contextualising the rise of popularity of crystals.22:45 - How to pick a crystal that resonates with us.28.30 - How to program a crystal and set an intention that it will support you with.33:25 - How to re-connect with your intuition through 3 key Chakras or energy centres.38:05 - What to except from The Crystal Apothecary.40:35 - The 4 Clairs of Intuition, monthly discovery classes with Gemma.Mentioned in this episodeThe Crystal Apothecary Book on AmazonPre-order The Book + Gift BundleCrystal Academy CoursesShop CrystalsCrystal Clinic & AlchemyFollow @ConscienceCrystals on Instagram The Soul Student PodcastMore Tonic content:NEW *The Cosmic Newsletter* from the Life TonicFollow The @LifeTonicPodcast on InstagramAstro ReadingsSponsor the Life Tonic Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join me for a big comeback episode - an open conversation on why I took a break from the podcast, important lessons of 2021 + all you need to know about your Saturn Return and cosmic influences until the end to the 2021 chapter! To new beginnings! More Life Tonic content:Follow the podcast on InstagramFollow me on TikTokFollow me on InstagramMeditate with meConfidence boost in under 13 minutesSponsor the Life Tonic Podcast See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's episode and after a mini-break from the podcast, I am joined by Francesca, the founder of Wholistic Body Life. Francesca is a Holistic Health Coach, Breathwork Facilitator, Author and Speaker, working with entrepreneurs to overcome burnout, reconnect to their true self and show up leading with power and presence. After the immense shifts we all experienced in 2020, I am grateful I got to connect with Francesca and chat more about her belief that it is our true nature to have vibrant, radiant health and that having a strong foundation of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health is the key to success in life, business and relationships.Hearing about her experiencing burnout as a personal trainer, I knew it would resonate with many. Ultimately, we recognised that you have to sometimes breakdown to break through and in Francesca's case, chronic stress led to her creating her integrative approach to coaching. Join me for a conversation on why mindset, nutrition, grounding bodywork and trauma release all have a role to play in how we show up in today's fast-paced world. More from my guest:Follow Francesca on InstagramHer book - Self-Care for Life in the City | E-book versionBurnout to Breakthrough 1:1 CoachingCorporate Bookings to help you/your employees thrive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Natalia is the founder of London-based adaptogens brand Natalia Botanicals, which I discovered and fell in love with a few months ago. Natalia's philosophy fuses ancient wisdom from Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine and utilises the healing properties of herbs, roots and mushrooms for healing and rebalancing the mind-body. Her story and journey towards starting her brand is also fascinating! Ancient medicine offered Natalia a relief from years of suffering from digestive issues, anxiety and allergies after being diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. This is where adaptogens came in - a simple yet powerful way to shift how you feel. On the podcast, Natalia tells her story of taking back control of her body and how, in a fast-moving world, we can achieve optimal health by reconnecting to alternative healing modalities. Mentioned in this episodeElixir SachetsGet your Custom Adaptogenic BlendPlaces to shop AdaptogensNatalia's go-to WorkoutMore about my guestFollow Natalia on InstagramHer WebsiteWomen in Wellness: What's your why?Join founder of Natalia Botanicals on 29th March via Victoria the App to explore what it's like being a female founder in the wellness industry.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jasmine is a Soul Plan Practitioner, Intuitive Healer & Self Love Coach based in London. We connected a few months back and when she began telling me about the ancient wisdom that is Soul Plan, I instantly felt compelled to learn more and bring her on so she could share her knowledge with all. Jasmine had a spiritual awakening after experiencing burnout from a high-pressure job. Determined to help herself, and eventually others, find their life purpose, she discovered Soul Plan, an ancient system of life purpose analysis based on the birth name. As soon as she read my chart, I instantly felt understood, whole and my reading reaffirmed many of the beliefs I held within me about my gifts, challenges and purpose. Such is the power of this amazing system - to guide us into understanding our soul's vibration and lead us into deeper self-knowledge so we can act out of this ultimate light within us all. In this episode; Jasmine and I discuss how Soul Plan can help overcome negative beliefs that are holding us back, how to practice radical self acceptance and love & the spiritual practices that we can all use towards better connectivity with ourselves and others in transitional times. More from my guest:Soul Plan Workshop EventBook a Soul Plan ReadingSelf Love & Spirituality CoachingJasmine's Moon circles See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When I spoke to my wonderful guest, Tree Carr, I was set on opening up the conversation around two topics that have permeated our lives for over a year now - dreams and death. The latter, so often discussed in hushed tones, reduced to numbers slapped across our screens, and in my opinion, deserved its own episode for that very reason. I hesitated on releasing this episode but as I suffered the loss of a family member earlier this week, it felt right to share it with the world just about now. As a certified Death Doula, Tree's work involves helping people spiritually, emotionally, existentially and practically at the end of their lives by holding space for healing, peace, support and compassion during the profound and sacred time of death and dying. Since our discussion revolved around consciousness, I feel this episode is important and necessary. Join us on this exploration of the concept of death, where our resistance and fear towards the subject stems from and why unpacking the feelings that arise around loss are essential for our healing. Mentioned in this episode:Death Doula TreeTree's work as an End of Life GuideBook a dream sessionBuy Tree's BookFollow Tree on Instagram See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We have a long history of looking to our dreams for guidance, inspiration, spiritual connection and making sense of our waking lives and yet our modern lives seem to have disconnected us from this realm that helps us connect with our consciousness...In part I of my conversation with my guest Tree Carr, she tells us about her work as a dream guide through which she helps people utilise dreams in self-exploration, to heal emotionally and feel empowered. We discuss how dreams can enable deeper connectivity and understanding of our dream and waking worlds through;mindfulness, reflection, record keeping, dream plants and herbs work lifestyle changes...In a time when many people are navigating sleep troubles, this episode prompts us to expand our consciousness through the realms of dreams and aims to bring a little more magic to our lives. Mentioned in this episode: Book a dream sessionBuy Tree's BookDreams herbsFollow Tree on InstagramUpcoming Full Moon circle with Tree See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am so grateful you are here today and that I get to share an excerpt from my guest appearance on the Modern Soul Speaks podcast where together with co-hosts Gemma and Rachel, I got to delve into the big cosmic influences of 2021 and put the energetic shifts we are experiencing into context for this year and the next decade! Aside from energetic shifts we can expect in the next decade, we dive into intuitive interpretations of the planets in astrology, how to work with the moon phases and discuss how we can turn challenges into catalysts for our growth by tuning into our intuition and the universe.I preface the episode exclusively here with some exiting news on what's to come on the Life Tonic podcast in the next few months and what else I have been keeping busy with that I cannot wait to share with each and every one of you! If the themes I feature in this episode resonated with you make sure you go and listen to the full-length episode I did with @modernsoulspeaks where there is plenty more wisdom we share! More Tonic content this way! @LifeTonicPodcast on InstagramFollow Joannaoworld on Instagram Sponsor the Life Tonic PodcastDownload your FREE Mindful & Intentional planner (V. 2.0 Coming soon!)Meditate with me See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hello beautiful souls and welcome to this b-day special solo episode (first solo since season 2 opening), in which I will share 12 life lessons/wise truths I have learned so far. Instead of doing a compilation for the years I'm turning, I thought it'd resonate more if I made it 12 - for the 12 months of year, symbolic of this wild ride of a year we've had so far and 12 months as the personal cycle we all get to grow, expand and learn. We will also look at the energetic shifts happening in the month of December and beyond, look back at how 12 months of aligning with your visions of the future and starting on your intentions today, can put you ahead as we turn the new leaf on 2021. Harnessing the power of consistency and desire with some wise thoughts and tools to inspire you to be the best you you can be. No more doubting yourself, let's exceed our own expectations instead! More Tonic content:@LifeTonicPodcast on InstagramFollow Joanna on Instagram Meditate with meExclusive content on Patreon: Coming Soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.