How can we find compassion, if we are constantly striving for perfection? Why does capitalism effect even our decision to live a simple life, in order to be we must consume. In this weeks podcast I reflect on the pressure of perfection and how it might feel to release control and let ourselves just be.

Listen to the end for short but deeply restful guided meditation.

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This week we greet the Autumn Equinox followed by a full moon. I am too exhausted to actually take to the mic and talk(please forgive me). But I've put together a beautiful autumn inspired sound journey, gentle rain and a deeply soothing crystal soundbath to help guide you towards the space of reflection and rest.

Themes to consider this season:

• Balance, where is your energy and focus placed. What needs reassessing before the darker months are here.
• Crossing a threshold towards the soul, for external to internal. Reflection and self growth.
• Journey towards winter, as the veil thins how can you honour your ancestors and journey.
• Gathering in preparation, we are in the final harvest, what must you call in to support yourself this winter.
• Exhale/release/letting go
• Change be beautiful, how do you greet it? With ease? Resistance? fear....
• Letting go and shedding is necessary
• Moving closer to the underworth, the veil thinning of Samhain is around the corner.
• Mabon rituals and traditions honor the themes of balance, gratitude, and release
• Gratitude: what are you grateful for? Make a list.
• Shadow ritual, what fears might be present. write them down, then light a candle for hope and burn the list.

Fall Weather

It is the summer’s great last heat,

It is the fall’s first chill: They meet.

–Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt

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In todays episode, I talk a little about ahimsa, in quite a specific context, since the philosophy and meaning can be applied to a lot.

How has your internal voice been behaving?

How is your heart feeling?

Less compassion for yourself, means less compassion for others too....

The word Ahimsa (Sanskrit:ahiṃsā, Pāli: avihiṃsā) means 'not to injure' and 'compassion'. The word is derived from the Sanskrit root hiṃs – to strike; hiṃsā is injury or harm; a-hiṃsā is the opposite of this, i.e. cause no injury, do no harm. Ahimsa is also referred to as nonviolence, and it applies to all living beings—including all animals—in ancient Indian religions.

Grab a blanket, a cup of tea and reflect on how things have been, save the blissful 'between seasons' sound meditation for a true moment of rest.

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Well, it's felt like a lifetime since we were here and I wasn't sure if I was going to come back to the podcast. I've been finding the internet a little overwhelming and like I can't carve out space in it to actually make a difference or connect to my clients properly.

But here we are, here I am again, rambling through my thoughts and experiences these recent few months, I hope there's some support, comfort in what I am saying and trying to share.

This week I reflect on:

The last few months and the move

Transition into Autumn.

Slowing down, truly slowing down.

Change, and new beginnings being humbling.

Fears around Ai and what it means to creatives like me.

We end with a blissful 20 minute crystal soundbath, permission to actually stop, pause, rest and check in.

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In this episode, Josephine share briefly and honestly about how she is feeling and how September so far has proven to be a lot! In this episode, she talks a little about the deeper weariness that can weigh on the heart, the mind, and even the spirit. Exhaustion often shows up when we’ve been carrying too much, speaking too little truth, or silencing parts of ourselves. It’s a reminder that rest is not just physical—it’s also emotional and energetic.

After reflecting on this, enjoy a FREE SAMPLE from the new Chakra balancing course, be guided into a throat-centered meditation. The throat chakra is the energetic center of communication, expression, and truth. When it’s blocked or depleted, we may feel unheard, unseen, or unable to express ourselves fully. This meditation will help you soften tension in the throat, reconnect with your authentic voice, and restore a sense of ease and flow.

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Perfectionism, fitting in, authenticity and self-compassion | Join Josephine as she reflects on ourselves, the pressure we might feel to show up, be good, spin the plates and do it all. In her guided meditation with Tibetan Bowls, she leads you through the practice of 'RAIN: Recognise, allow, investigate, nature' by harnessing gratitude and a full body scan, to bring you back to a place of being completely present, and ok with how you are today, nothing to fix or mend, but be held.

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PS: I do not have the current capacity to film myself while I record; it's mainly done with my eyes closed and I've edited the bowls so the sounds guide you specifically to a very deep, restful place. I try my best to conform to the internet standards, but sometimes I can't, and if I'm being honest, I can't.

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We are BACK! I cannot believe we are here for season 3 of Echo podcast. In today's episode I share a little of my own journey this year, big changes, reflective challenges, how patience can create peace and how Autumn wants us to lean into the exhale. I reference grief in terms of the change of season, saying goodbye to summer and trying to sit with compassion with what comes up for us.

There's a beautiful yoga nidra with a healing crystal soundbath included in the second section of the podcast, so gather your blankets, pillows and eye mask and gift yourself a moment of calm.

As always for best results listen through headphones or speaker!

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This week we paused for a moment to think of Earth Day. Every day is Earth Day, every day we give thanks to Mother Nature, for her wonder, beauty, life force, teachings, seasons and wonder. Now, possibly more than ever, we must not forget her. She is the beating heart of us, in my mind, she is the real 'God', the real divine.

In this episode, you are guided to a space of peace. With the crystal bowls to soothe, and wild recordings of bird song taken from Devon and Greece, a magical meeting of sounds, you'll find your heart calm, mind still and happiness close by.

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