1. In 2008, I spent 8 months at the Casa with world-renowned unconscious medium, John of God in Abadiana, Brazil

It was the worst time of my life after an extremely challenging couple of years. I was depressed and needed a drastic change of scene. I had a “physical” operation on the stage but didn’t know what was going to happen. My private intention was to let go of remaining blocks to self-love. I had my left breast cut open and it didn’t hurt. Apart from a strange pulling sensation it wasn’t painful, even when he was putting in stitches. It was a profound, mind-blowing experience and healed up quickly and neatly. I’ve had more discomfort at the dentist. It was the most surreal experience of my life. I had strangers coming up to me for a week asking if I had breast cancer and if he was removing a tumour. It sounds cray cray, but it really didn’t hurt. Witnessing ‘miracles’ was an everyday occurrence. One of my biggest takeaways from my time there was how limited our perception can be about what is possible when we open our minds and hearts. (And yes I’m well aware of the controversy that’s surrounded him in recent years—so no need to message me).

2. My childhood dream was to be a novelist and coming back to the UK re-awakened this dream. 

I started writing a novel in January 2019 and it’s been one of the hardest things I’ve ever tried to do. I’ve learnt all the ways ‘not’ to write a novel and made all the mistakes. I now have to structure it effectively, not my strength. In 2012, I co-authored “Love and Oneness“, in the best-selling Adventures In Manifesting series: featuring wonderful writers including Marianne Williamson, Lisa McCourt and Danielle LaPorte. I am also a co-author in “365 Moments of Grace”. These were positive experiences contributing two short non-fiction pieces, that in no way prepared me for the brutal reality of writing and pitching a novel to be traditionally published. I’m also keen to write my own non-fiction book. I’m remaining positive, seeing this in physical form and continuing to take action in the direction I want to go. The story is yet to reach its conclusion…

3. I moved to Australia, when I was 25 to get married. It feels like a lifetime ago. 

I look back to that time in my life and I was so young! I feel so much compassion and even awe for 25 year old fearless me, who set off on an adventure for love. No regrets. Every step has brought to me to where I am in this moment. I’m now back in the UK, living in magical Cornwall at Rosemere, in a little cabin in an enchanted forest with my wonderful husband. We have slowly renovated an old outbuilding and had some gorgeous rose-themed murals painted inside and out. This is my paradise and I dream of you coming to have a creative retreat here one day.

4. At 19 I worked as an au pair in Paris to a 9 month-old baby girl, Betty and a 2 year old boy Benjamin.

Betty sounds more exotic with a French accent, n’est ce pas? It was a huge confidence building exercise in solo travel and a learning experience to improve my French. It was an influence in deciding to do a French A Level and ultimately a Modern Languages degree. I dreamed of moving to France (and now totally love Escape to The Chateau) but life and love happened. I went to Australia instead. See point 3. So many sliding doors moments in life. The best laid plans…..in a parallel life I’m living in France in Brittany, Normandy, the Dordogne or Languedoc. What can I say? Spoilt for choice.

5. Travel is one of my biggest pleasures and perception expanders.

I’ve always been fascinated with travel, other languages and cultures since I was a very young girl. However, I know the biggest learnings come from journeying deeply within. We don’t need to go to the airport for that experience. I fulfilled a dream several years ago when I flew over the Heart Reef in Queensland (see above photo that I took). Aaah it was incredible and I felt as though it was superimposed. Photos cannot do this natural beauty justice. If you ever doubt that magic exists, look to Mother Nature and witness her daily miracles.

6. I’ve had an eclectic work life, prior to natural therapies. I’ve always been multi-passionate and unable to choose ‘one thing’.

I’m a Manifesting Generator (Human Design) and I also had a very late neurodivergent diagnosis at 53, which explains so much. It’s made me perceive so much through a very different lens.

I’ve worked as: a Report Writer in a private detective’s office; a Personal Assistant to a Managing Director, a Sponsorship Manager in a dance company; a cleaner in a psychiatric hospital; a barmaid; an au pair, a Procurement Manager for the world’s largest media company; an Export Clerk and a secretary on a children’s camp in the USA.

7. I’m an eternal student. (A quarter of my natal planets sit in Sagittarius but I’m also a 9th house sun + moon – The Adventuress – 5 planets with Sag influence—ruling travel, education, philosophy)

I’ve always been so curious about how the world works and how everything is connected. When I started Primary School, my teacher called me ‘Miss 1001 Questions’ and it was not a compliment. When I started school my Mum told me to always ask questions if I didn’t understand and needed more information. I obviously took that too much to heart. That year for Christmas, my mum bought me this book 🙂 Tell Me Why

8. I captured the image of the Rainbow Serpent at Uluru in 2011

During the creation process of Fatherlove Alchemical oil I was guided to go to Uluru. One morning I received a message from my guides “we’ve got a surprise for you”. I went for a walk around the base, took some photos and soaked up the staggering beauty. It was all peacefully uneventful, so I was baffled. That night when I downloaded the photos onto my laptop, I was stunned at what appeared on the screen in front of me. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my life and each time I look at the photo, I’m completely floored again. So much exists in the unseen realms and it feels like this was such a blessing for me. More here.

9. One of the most profound moments in my life, was when I was 4 years old and learning to read and write.

I was practicing writing the letters of the alphabet and covered a page randomly and asked my Mum’s best friend Mary if what I’d written meant anything. Mary informed me that I could create anything with words because they were magic—the absolute best thing to say! I still get goosebumps remembering the moment. I went onto to become an obsessive reader and filled notebooks with my own stories. This experience has stayed with me so vividly. 

10. For 45+ years, I’ve been a vegetarian. I never liked the smell, taste and texture of meat.

As a 6 year old, listening to a lady from ‘Oriflame’ talk to my mum about cruelty-free products (and how certain companies tested products in rabbits eyes), I was horrified by the idea of hurting animals in any way.Also, I truly believe that organic raw chocolate, raspberries, olives and wine are a part of this healthy diet. Lots of anti-oxidants, non?