The S.T.A.R.S Podcast

As we reach the final part of the Flow chapter and the last stop on the PRESME model, this episode offers something simple and special: the closing words of the book. Flow isn’t just about movement it’s about completion, reflection, and renewal. This isn’t just a conclusion, it’s an invitation to remember your worth. To see your light. To embrace your journey. Because within it all your body, mind, spirit, and surroundings one truth remains: you matter. Always have. Always will.

Week two in our flow journey invites you to slow down and reconnect with what really matters. Using the PRESME model Physical, Relational, Emotional, Social, Spiritual, Mental, Environmental we explore how small, thoughtful actions can gently guide us back to ourselves. This isn’t about doing it all or getting it perfect. It’s about tuning in, finding your rhythm, and creating change that feels good and sustainable. Because where your attention goes, your flow grows. Let’s walk it together.

What if your rhythm didn’t need to match anyone else’s? In this episode, we explore the beauty of finding your own flow a steady, gentle movement that feels right for you. Through breath, nature, and daily life, we see how flow is always present within and around us. This isn’t a checklist of self-help tasks. It’s an invitation to slow down, tune in, and find what works for you. Because when you discover your flow, you discover your strength.

Sometimes we forget we’re part of something much bigger. In this episode, we gently explore how even the smallest act of caring for the environment like cycling more or noticing wildlife can ground us, uplift us, and reconnect us with purpose. When we look after nature, we’re also looking after ourselves and future generations. The planet gives so much to us maybe it’s time we gave a little love back. Let it work its quiet magic on you.

This week, we pause to reflect on the environments that shape us not just the wild beauty of nature, but the homes, cities, and spaces where we truly feel at ease. Sometimes it’s not green fields we crave, but the buzz of familiar streets or the quiet comfort of a room made our own. Let’s talk about the power of spaces, the peace found in decluttering, and how even the smallest touches can bring meaning and calm. Your surroundings matter because you matter. And your environment is part of your healing too.

In this episode, we explore the environmental pillar of the PRESS ME model how our surroundings both shape and reflect our inner world. From childhood memories spent outdoors with horses to the rediscovery of local woodlands during lockdown, I share how nature has grounded me, lifted my mood, and offered perspective in times of stress. Whether it’s sunlight, fresh air, or simply stepping outside to shift your state, the environment holds a quiet, healing wisdom. This is your invitation to reconnect with nature, with stillness, and with yourself. 

This week, we continue exploring the mental pillar of the PRESS ME model diving deeper into the hidden beliefs that shape our thoughts and behaviours. From early conditioning to everyday misunderstandings, our belief systems can quietly hold us back. In this episode, I introduce the powerful CBT tool known as the ABC model to help you recognise unhelpful beliefs and reframe them. Whether it’s “I’m not good enough” or “They ignored me on purpose,” this simple method can help you reclaim peace, clarity, and valuable mental space. Let’s begin the journey of renewal one thought at a time.

What do you believe about yourself? This week, we go deeper into the mental pillar of PRESS ME unpacking the hidden beliefs behind negative thinking. From “I can’t” to “maybe I can,” this episode explores how thoughts shape our reality, how to gently challenge lifelong patterns, and why consistency and kindness matter in rewiring the mind. With reflections on self-worth, courage, and the role of supportive voices, let this be your invitation to believe differently and begin again.

The mind is powerful able to heal, create, or unravel us. In this episode, I explore the deep impact of our thoughts and how learning to listen to our inner world, to our bodies, and to guided stillness can start a process of renewal. Through my own journey in psychology and meditation, I reflect on the PRESS ME pillars that shape our wellbeing. As I write in my book: “Meditation is about a state of change, clarity, calm, and peace.” If your thoughts feel loud, let this be your moment to slow down and begin again.

 I'm Natasha Field, a psychotherapist and author of Setting Time Aside for Renewal of Self (STARS). In this episode, we explore how a spiritual life can offer grounding, peace, and inner strength. Whether you believe in God, the universe, or simply something greater, embracing spirituality can help you feel guided, safe, and deeply loved. I reflect on building trust in the unseen, tuning into intuition, the power of meditation, and how gratitude can lift us even in the darkest moments. If you're seeking stillness, meaning, or a sense that you're not alone, this one is for you.