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On this mini episode I share how Winter in New Zealand has been impacting the way I show up across all areas of life, and how I've given myself permission to reflect on what is currently serving me. I also yarn about the importance of listening to our bodies as seasons change, and to check in with ourselves to see what we really need. I have chosen to take a break for Winter and put the podcast on pause, with the intention of returning with the change in seasons and hopefully a spring in my step- watch this space from September onwards..!

If you want to check out what I'm up to in the meantime or get in touch, you can find me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there!

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On this episode I am joined by Kim Davis, an avid crafter and true crime enthusiast, mother, and co-host of the Slaycation podcast. Our yarn begins with the healing power of crafts- how sitting and knitting or stitching can be meditative, as well as how it can be used to disconnect from unwanted social conversations! We talk about how crafting can give you moments to yourself, and the importance of doing something just because.

Kim speaks openly about her life growing up in a household with domestic abuse, and the ongoing impacts that has had on her and her relationships. We talk about intergenerational trauma, and how being a cycle breaker requires looking back with a compassionate lens. Kim also shares some of her experiences from her career as a social worker in the US, and how she saw cycles of violence and trauma perpetuated among the people she was desperately trying to support. We yarn about compassion fatigue, and that as much as you want to help there is often a moment where you decide you need to walk away.

We also yarn about our mutual love of true crime, and what it is that fascinates us so much about the most grisly cases. Kim explains the origin story behind her podcast, Slaycation, and what motivates her to continue sharing these stories.

Check out the Slaycation podcast on your favourite podcast platform, and follow their updates on Instagram @slaycationwtf. To check out all of Kim's epic crafts, you can also find her @thatgirlknits.

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If you're enjoying the podcast, you're welcome to come and join me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole- see you there!

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On this mini-yarn I share some of my recent experiences and learnings from working through stuff with coach Di Foster and EMDR therapy with a local psychologist. I yarn about feeling more future-focused in my current phase of life, and why that feels like such a novelty to me. I reflect on how some of my lived experiences left me stuck in survival mode, and how that can make you forget about any big audacious goals.

I talk about the idea of shifting my mindset, from putting things into the "too hard basket" and having negative narratives about myself, to becoming curious about what could happen if I changed my perspective. We're often so stuck in the weeds that we can lose sight of our own strengths and goals, and sometimes we just need a reminder from our bestie that people already see us as the powerhouse that we are!

To keep up to date on future podcast episodes you can follow me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole.

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Podcast recommendation- "I Weigh- Living Deliciously with Florence Given".

Check out Di Foster on Instagram @difoster.live and @betweentwobeerspodcast.

Girls that Invest- Masterclass.

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