A Conversation with my Imagination

I was fortunate enough to be invited to share a few words about how I experience of my body, and how my perspective has changed over time for the "Uniquely Her" event hosted by Women Friendly Leeds. I also had the opportunity to model some amazing upcycled clothes made by Goodness Wood head of Esustainable Fashion. You can find the pictures on my social media accounts - @shaneendawkins ❤️✨

On the latest episode of the Chit Chat podcast, I had the pleasure of conversing with my dear friend, Charly Bourne. Charly shared insights about her work in sustainable horticulture at RHS Bridgewater and emphasized the importance of individual efforts towards a sustainable lifestyle for a better tomorrow. We delved into the topic of climate change and the responsibility we hold as a society to make positive changes for a brighter future. Our conversation then shifted to our personal journeys with mental health and how understanding the workings of our mind has contributed to a more positive outlook on life. I hope you find this episode as enjoyable to listen to as I did to have. Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I had a beautiful conversation with Pablo Meccano. A coach, and writer, with a depth of insight on how we are always present in the moment and how life can be exceptionally wonderful when we experience it from this space. Pablo shared some of his personal health challenges and how he is helping his body to heal from a diagnosis of prostate cancer. I felt humbled by the way Pablo approaches his experience of cancer as a portal to understanding himself and his spiritual life more deeply and how by using "nature's pharmacy" and psychedelics he is offsetting the side effects of powerful, yet damaging Western medicines. We also discussed our shared appreciation of playing the bass guitar and his love for writing science fiction stories. I hope that you enjoy this episode. Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I had an inspiring conversation with my lovely friend, Phil McManus, for this episode of the Chit Chat Podcast. Phil is the North East Regional Coordinator in the Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK (formally Sea Shepherd UK). The foundation works to support marine wildlife conservation and engage in various tasks to save our oceans from being exploited and protect the animals who need the sea as their home. We discussed the kind of work he does with the foundation and explored his perspective on animal activism, veganism and environmentalism. He also shared some ideas on how people can make small changes that would positively impact the environment and animal welfare. If you are interested in volunteering with the Captain Paul Watson Foundation you can find out more on their website - https://www.paulwatsonfoundation.org/ Alternatively, you can reach out to Phil directly by emailing him at [email protected] or find him on social media: https://www.facebook.com/phil.mcmanus https://www.instagram.com/phil_mcmanus/ I hope that you enjoy this episode. Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I had a fantastic conversation with Donna Mackenzie-Smyth about her experiences of navigating menopause while recovering from a stroke. We discussed the positives and negatives of those experiences and how she's had to adapt her life to her new needs while not letting anything stop her from being who she is and doing what she loves. Donna has developed an artistic project called Scrapheap - made by and for women experiencing menopause to highlight some of the experiences that women go through, but may not discuss. At the end of the video episode on YouTube, you will see some images that Donna and her photographer Laura Page developed for the project. You can view the video version of this episode at - https://youtu.be/MGLEf8DkfVc You can learn more about Scrapheap on the website - http://www.scrapheap.info/ and connect with Donna over email at [email protected] to learn more about upcoming exhibitions and events. I hope that you enjoy this episode. Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In this episode of the Chit Chat podcast, I am joined by Marina Pearson: Author, Soul Guide and Creatrix of the "Unshackled Way". Marina has over 15 years of experience working with women to become more of who they want to be and is currently working with women who want to release themselves from people-pleasing behaviours. Marina shares her insight, knowledge and wisdom about how divine feminine and masculine energy can be expressed and how we can find fulfilment and satisfaction in our relationships by connecting with our body and divine energy of self. If you want to connect with Marina or learn more about what she does you can find out more on her website - https://www.marinapearson.com/ She has developed a quiz that you can take to see if you are being affected by people-pleasing behaviours and how you can release yourself from them. - https://www.marinapearson.com/are-you-a-people-pleaser Here are some links to Marina's books: The Joy Of Being - https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-joy-of-being/marina-pearson/9781784521615 Goodbye Mr. Ex - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Goodbye-Mr-Ex-Marina-Pearson/dp/1536632392 Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

I had a wonderful conversation with Rebecca Clare Douglas for this episode of the Chit Chat podcast. Rebecca (who I have always known as Clare) works as a professional musician and a natural health mentor. She is classically trained as a violinist and viola player and has qualified as a homeopathist. We spoke about the wonder of exploring multiple passions and finding purpose through embarking on a personal healing journey. Clare spoke openly about her adoption experience and the unseen trauma she has worked through to find her purpose and passion in life. If you would like to connect with Clare you can get in touch with her through her website - www.rebeccaclaredouglas.com She also mentioned a book that is helpful for anyone who has experienced being adopted called 'The Primal Wound' by Nancy Verrier https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/501390.The_Primal_Wound UK adoptees may also find this a helpful website - https://www.adoptionuk.org/pages/category/support-for-adopted-people Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

*** SENSITIVE CONTENT ***I was joined in conversation by the wonderful Linda Sampey in this episode of the Chit Chat podcast.Linda spoke about her journey into spirituality and how it unlocked a way to transform the tragedy of losing her son into hope for the future.She shared some of the pathways of spiritual knowledge she has been learning about and why she is inspired to explore information on the Akashic records and ancient civilisations. Here are some ways in which you can connect with Linda:For information on Linda's spiritual practiceshttps://www.instagram.com/healing_spiritual_practices/A page she set up for her sonhttps://www.instagram.com/signs_from_shay/A page to learn more about her work with essential oilshttps://www.instagram.com/the_oiler_movement/Here are some links to learn more about some of the information Linda shared in the episode:"In Dreams" by Jay Jagdeeshhttps://open.spotify.com/track/1NoxTgj073hVQPsdDORlvT?si=wgeaFrQlTuihNtS8awAZqQTheories on the Annunakihttps://u.osu.edu/vanzandt/2019/03/01/zecharia-sitchin-and-our-alien-anecestors/comment-page-1/#comments https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slave-Species-Gods-History-Anunnaki/dp/1591431514?ref=d6k_applink_bb_dls&dplnkId=b9a2b8ed-eb3f-4cc2-92df-385f1e27acf6Information about QHHThttps://www.qhhtofficial.com/?fbclid=PAAaZ_h3jnaLJjd1TZJ2y9-RmbLIEVp7y4_iYmfD5cuSrAu_yc4-HcbSc7_QQA book about the Akashic Recordshttps://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Read-Akashic-Records-Accessing/dp/B087KQ4QTG/ref=sr_1_2?adgrpid=1177577851887173&hvadid=73598815935069&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=142374&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvtargid=kwd-73598752468633%3Aloc-92&hydadcr=10573_1820352&keywords=linda+howe+akashic+records&qid=1686735239&sr=8-2Music credit: Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/View the video on YouTube - https://youtu.be/SL6EmYNjzkM

I had a fantastic conversation with a beautiful friend, Sara Sanderson, about her perspective on being divinely human. Sara has an open and honest approach to life offering a nurturing, loving, truthful, and playful connection with the people she meets and works with.She guides and liberates people to live from the truth of who they are, fully expressed to be and do what their soul came here to do.Sara’s vision is to see the reclamation of Gods and Goddesses roaming the Earth. She does this professionally through her role as Connection Creatrix at Waking The Wild and for her own 1:1 clients.She has a background in coaching and mentoring across the arts, business and community sectors with a passion for supporting people to bring out their creative expression.In the work she does with Waking the Wild she defines herself as "Noir, Opulent Dark Queen" and operates as a cycle breaker, shadow integrator and a bridge between Heaven and Earth. A truth-teller and seer of potential that connects people with themselves and others with a playful touch while holding space with depth and Majesty.She feels called in devotion to the Dark Mother, to guide powerful hidden souls back to the fire of their truth. Her wealth is love received in abundance from the heavens and earth below. She is a bridge of connection creatively sharing channelled wisdom from the ages and bringing new ways to live from soul for people ready to be seen, lead and have an impact.Here’s some more about how Sara uniquely shows up in the world and how you can connect with her and her work.Innate Qualities - Connection; Brilliance; Truth; Play; Majesty.Clifton Strengths - Connectedness; Woo; Empathy; Ideation; Positivity.Myers-Briggs - ENFP personality type.Human Design - Self Projected ProjectorIf you think Sara can help you to unlock the divine God or Goddess you are within, and you want to connect with her, you can reach out to her through any of these channels:Oracle Sessions: If you’re at a crossroads, have a decision to make, not sure what’s next, or have a burning question about something going on in your life then find out more about an Oracle Session here - https://sarajsanderson.podia.comWaking the Wild: Reclaim your wildness, actualise your deepest gifts… live fully & die complete. Join the Wolf Pack for an abundance of free resources of podcasts, articles, videos and soul stirring goodness as well as receive a Wild Wander Guide to uncover your heart’s deepest longings. https://www.wakingthewild.com/wolfpackWhen Women Speak: Raise your voice through connecting with your body, soul, and Spirit to be your full expression in the world. Because when women speak from a place of knowing their true power - change happens. https://www.facebook.com/groups/whenwomenspeak(Music Credit - Something Elated by Broke For Free | https://www.brokeforfree.com/Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 3.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/)

I had a wonderful conversation with my friend, and fellow Wellness Advocate with doTERRA, Suzi McHugh.Suzi and I connected when she was added to my doTERRA team and we hit it off like a house on fire. I felt like we connected on so many levels and we've been staying in touch online ever since. Suzi has experienced a lot of trauma and self-sabotage in her life and in this episode, we talk about her journey of recovery from alcoholism, fear, codependency and low self-worth. Suzi shares how she is now finding peace and pleasure in being more stable, accountable and taking care of herself from a place of self-love and responsibility.I hope you enjoy listening to this soulfully lighthearted episode.Lots of love, Shaneen x(Sensitivity Warning: There is swearing in this episode!)