In this weeks Art of Alchemy podcast Jamie talks about film making with his spiritual teacher Ram Dass and how he desired to be anointed, wasn’t his best self when making the film and yet how his heart was fully open whilst being in the creative process. Jamie Catto is a musician, teacher, writer and film maker (who also created the film ‘one giant…

Starling is a pop princess who was discovered by Massive Attack and signed by Zero Seven. She is the ICON for self belief. In this weeks podcast you'll hear two friends talking about the music and the wellbeing industry - discussing the commonalities in both. Natasha and Starling talk about monetizing talent, pricing, self value and their own inher…

In this episode of "The Art of Alchemy" podcast, Natasha de Grunwald shares her personal experiences of surrendering control and being present, which has brought her a feeling of expansiveness. She discusses the challenges and benefits of letting go of control, including expanding self-awareness and building confidence. Natasha invites listeners to…

Are you ready to live an expansive life? My upcoming online event, "Expansive as F*CK," aims to help people overcome self-doubt and limiting beliefs and discusses exactly how these really impact our lives. In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming self-doubt and encourage listeners to embrace all parts of themselves. I believe that…

In this podcast episode of "The Art of Alchemy," I am talking about a highly unusual experience I had, a meditation about death. But, as you will hear this was no ordinary meditation but one curated by an artists and pathologist. I discuss the significance of having new and mind-altering experiences to broaden one's perspective. This unique experie…

In this episode of "The Art of Alchemy" podcast, I am talking about why working with fascia in clinic is a key component to transformational and quantum healing potential - with a strong link to the psycho-somatic approach I'm so fond of. I share insights about the power of touch and how it can help clients open up and share their deepest thoughts …

In this podcast episode, I talk about something super important - getting comfortable with discomfort. I share some personal experiences of dealing with uncomfortable situations and triggers, and I really emphasize the importance of finding alignment and resourcefulness within ourselves. We also chat about how discomfort can pop up in business and …

In this podcast episode, I'm sharing with you my personal experience of slowing down and being present in my life and the positive impact this has had personally and professionally. As someone who's always incredibly busy (single mum, entrepreneur - you know the deal) I never realized how important it was to become still, for days, to slow down at …

In this podcast episode, I discuss the absolute Head F**K of pricing your treatments and sessions especially when new opportunities arise. I share personal experiences and insights on how to approach this challenge, emphasizing the importance of being clear about what needs to be earned to cover costs and make a profit. However, this is certainly n…

In this weeks"Art of Alchemy" podcast. I talked about how important it is to breathe properly for both our physical and mental health. Did you know that the way we take our first breath at birth can affect our breathing for the rest of our lives? Crazy, right? But don't worry, I've got some tips for improving your breathing through a functional bre…

In this weeks episode I am sharing some thought provoking perspectives about the nervous system. I ask the question, are you co-regulating in clinic? I share with you an experiment I did when I was holding a group Breathwork linked to collective anxiety. I'm also discussing the nervous system from a perspective you may not have considered before an…

In this weeks episode I am interviewing Samantha Moyo who is a true visionary, entrepreneur and heart led community builder. Sam was incredibly influential in the sober raving scene as they started Morningloryville. They then went on to do a TED talk and is now training to become an interfaith minister - studying theology and faiths from Shamanism …

Today's episode is all about the impact of self bullying and self criticism. It's something that has sadly become so natural to us but isn't at all natural. It has consequences on how you feel which has a knock on effect on all areas of your life - including your therapy business. I'll be exploring what the true impact is of negative self talk and …

In this weeks Art of Alchemy podcast I talk about ‘How to build resilience”. Why am I talking about this? Because I have had to build resilience for myself as a therapist/solopreneur/small business owner so that I can continue to support clients and students, teach and show up for events and work engagements, even when I have been grieving the loss…

In this weeks episode I am sharing with you what it means to have psychosomatic pain I talk about the science of what is actually happening with your brain and why you might be stuck in a cycle of pain that will not get better no matter how many treatments you have I also cover: The definition of Psychosomatic The mind body connection and how your …

We have a wonderful guest on the podcast this week. I was excited to interview Louisa Bradshaw White to find out how she went from being a child star to becoming a brilliant Breathwork facilitator and DJ. I'm always interested in what happens in the space between one career and another and the shifts we make toward self realisation and fulfilment a…

In this weeks episode I'm talking to you about boundaries and how setting them is an act of LOVE that creates safety and clarity in ALL of your relationships: BUSINESS INTIMATE FRIENDSHIPS FAMILY When our boundaries are too rigid it's a problem and equally when they are loose (or non existent) we are opening ourselves up for all kinds of trouble. K…

Do you have rejection sensitivity? If you do then no doubt you already know this: It can knock the wind out of your confidence and self belief Freeze you in a trauma response Make you put everyone else’s needs first And its EXHAUSTING. You'll be very familiar with the idea of being a people pleaser. But do you know why? Do you know how to see this …

On this weeks podcast I talk about and share with you a process I went through around the idea of being a magnet for wealth. Are you ready for a shift in your perception of what this means, how it shows up and how your beliefs alone might be preventing you from having more wealth? If you are a heart centred person you might find this concept (wealt…

EEKK, how many of you have found yourself self sabotaging the hell out of yourself in the past (or right know in fact)? I know it all too well. And I talk about this endlessly with my clients and students. It's a sneaky bugger what the mind does to keeps safe. And this is exactly what is happening when we are in self sabotage mode. In this weeks po…

This weeks episode comes with a TRIGGER WARNING. It was really emotional and difficult to record, but it felt very important to speak my truth and share my personal opinion all around abuse and consent. I have had a couple of experiences recently where old abuse trauma was triggered in me, and there was an allegation of abuse in the breathwork fiel…

Over the past 30+ years I have helped thousands of people who have been experiencing anxiety. For many years I used bodywork - these days I primarily use a mixture of coaching and Breathwork, with a small dose of inner child explorations when needed. Recently I have noticed a huge surge in clients who are suffering due to anxiety levels being reall…

In the Art of Alchemy podcast this week I am talking about and sharing from a really vulnerable and real place with you as I talk about the wobbles and how it feels when things don't go to plan. I share what happened to my mindset, my day of tears, my fears and doubts - and then what I did to help myself out of the funk I was in. I share about laun…

With the new year upon us the channels are inundated with advice about goal setting, planning, strategies, becoming the new YOU. Many of you will be feeling ready for more, ready for something different and aren’t yet clear on how to get there and the advice you are coming across is old and tired and not motivating you. You're uninspired and you kn…

Today I am talking to you about taking radical responsibility. As we move into the new year there has never been a more powerful time for you to choose to take 100% ownership for the life you are creating. When you start to recognise that you are the powerful creator of your life and not the victim of it you are able to enjoy life more and life a h…

In this week's episode I am talking about a controversial topic, asking the following question. Are you empowering your clients or creating a co-dependant relationship? What if you could build an even better business and continue working with clients over long periods whilst watching their transformation? What if the days of repeat clients always r…

Welcome to the Art of Alchemy, formerly known as the Dissected Woman podcast. I can't wait to share this podcast journey with you.

The dissected woman podcast disappeared and now we are back!! We are back with a brand new podcast - THE ART OF ALCHEMY. And I am beyond excited about it. Have you started feeling there is no joy in life, or life just got too heavy and overwhelming? How often do you feel you're not in alignment and you are heavy with that feeling of being stuck and…

After a break from recording this year I have been so touched by the amount of messages I have received asking when the podcast will be returning. Today's episode will give you all the juicy details about the transformation this podcast is about to undergo. It is the end of the journey for the Dissected Woman Podcast but I am so thrilled to announc…

Every massage therapist has wondered at some point WHY their client disappeared never to return. Everyone who has ever had high hopes for getting a decent massage has sadly been disappointed (or dare I say it - HURT) at least once. Then there are some therapists who find their business becoming so successful they cant cope with the rapid influx of …

I cannot help but be aware of the energy people bring to the wellness industry. You might not know but I can also use my sensitivities to feel what is happening for businesses when it comes to their marketing.(Yep I am talking energy here!) Are you a wellness entrepreneur who has been working hard to market your business? You've been expecting all …

My guess is that you have a to-do list. And if I am right about this I'll hedge my bets you have more than one. Am I right? Now I am not psychic but I'll go one step further and say ‘Your to-do list grows by the day and you never seem to get to the bottom of it’. Have I hit the nail on the head? In this weeks podcast I am going to tell you exactly …

In this weeks Dissected Woman Podcast episode you are going to go deep with us- exploring what it means when a woman steps into her POWER. Have you entered the peri-menopause or menopause cycle and have you noticed a huge positive awakening that has changed EVERYTHING for you? Has your body been guiding you towards a new career, a more intimate rel…

The perinatal period is often a time when here is a huge emotional and spiritual transition into new unchartered territories of parenthood. Becoming a holistic professional who can support during this time is a vital role. Many wellness practitioners are searching for a ‘niche’ where they can bring together passion, healing, skills and techniques, …

The idea of setting goals is not new and if you are wanting to grow and expand your business it is an integral part of your success. However, the experience of many entrepreneurs, therapists and wellness professionals is they are either not setting goals, or if they are they are not reaching them and this leads to feeling stuck or overwhelmed or ju…

As a therapist I always ask clients about their own births as it is clear the affect it has on the physical structures or the body as well as the physiology. Birth is a massive event in your life - your own birth and the birth of your children but what if it could be a positive rite of passage (or even orgasmic) rather than something to fear. Have …

In this weeks episode I share with you 3 tips in how to communicate to attract clients (and keep them.) Have you got an elevator pitch and does it turn clients away or towards your business? I have seen it go wrong with wellness practitioners so many times in the past and its disheartening Are you ethical, prioritising the clients health over your …

Let me ask you this: Have you been running your wellness business by pushing, struggling and forcing things to happen, using yang energy and feeling exhausted? Do you ever think that allowing yourself to deeply reset and rest could be the way to thrive? What would it be like to have a business that allowed you to have the freedom to travel and not …

In this weeks podcast listen to this fascinating conversation with a fellow Thai massage trainer & yoga teacher Drew Hume. Drew has a retreat space in Costa Rica (you’ll hear the sound of the rain and tropical birds in the background), he keeps bees, is an anatomy geek, with a degree in human biology. In this insightful conversation we discuss Thai…

Have you ever realised that you reach a certain level of success and then sabotage it? Has you business had huge surges of clients only to find you get eerily quiet soon after? Have you noticed a pattern when it comes to the success of your relationships, your communications, your happiness? They swing from being out of this world to downright terr…

Have you ever experienced unexplained pain in your body and wondered to yourself ‘what is going on?’ Would you implement a daily self care practice if you knew beyond doubt that you would look, feel and live better? Have you ever considered there may be ways to (naturally) prevent the acceleration of the ageing process? In this weeks episode of the…

In this week's episode I am asking you to answer a really important question. How has rejection impacted you and how does this continue to play out in your life and business? I know that you have been rejected in the past. I know that you might reject yourself. I know that rejection is so painful and it can trigger us in ways we don't even realise.…

Have you ever found yourself burning out - exhausted, overthinking, constantly anxious? What happens in this situation when you're a small business owner or entrepreneur and you have clients to support? In this weeks episode I talk to Julie Creffield, dissecting the reality of the online coaching world. A refreshing, honest and vulnerable conversat…

Natasha’s guest this week is an embodiment coach, Rachel Bednarski and in the conversation they dissect the term ‘embodiment’ to help you realise just how beneficial it is for your health to have a regular practice. Have you heard of embodiment? It is word you might hear a lot but not fully understand it’s meaning. Perhaps you are already embodying…

If you are in the wellness industry or a small business owner you are probably noticing that people are cancelling their appointments and this can cause a lot of stress, especially if you need to pay your bills It can be a worrying time yet it can also be a cathartic time, a time of bringing in the new. In this weeks podcast I introduce you to a fe…

Have you suffered from trauma, injury or a condition that has made you reassess your life or take radical decisions? If so there is a good chance you have been on a path or journey to heal yourself, whether that be physicallly, mentally, emotionally or spiritually. In this weeks podcast I am in a beautiful and rich conversation with Ana Barretxegur…

In this weeks episode I am talking to you about what is your purpose. Have you ever been asked that questions, 'What is your why?' Do you have an answer that fills you with confidence and feels good? Or are you like me and found this question a really tough one to answer for so long. Let's think about what purpose is and how you can dig deep to fin…

This week's episode is with Lou Featherstone and it will bring a ray of sunshine into your life and give you lots to laugh about. It's also poignant and raw in places. It will talk about menopause in all its glory, relationships breaking down, starting a business in a different stage of your life and vibrators. Speaking to Lou was an absolute pleas…

Were you ever a smoker or are you a regular drinker? Perhaps you have repetitive thoughts that might drive you to take action but are cruel or self sabotaging. In this weeks podcast we are talking about habits - how these show up and what you can do if you know they are things you want to change but can’t. If you’re stuck in unhealthy cycles, drink…

When is dissection not dissection, when it's created with a paintbrush. I am so excited to introduce you to an amazing artist, Danny Quirk, who reveals the art of dissection both on canvas and through body painting. We talk about the development of Danny's art over time and how taking a dissection class supported this, the impact of body image on p…