Reclaim Life MHS

28/05/2026

I find this to be an interesting article. It reminds me of something I often say to both myself and clients, that we DO have our inner strengths - we need to see how amazing we really are and use those gifts where we can. Journaling, creative projects, art journals, sketch books and notepads are so valuable for capturing the incredible, unique ideas that the mind can generate.

We would all be healthier if we spent less time romanticising artists' suffering and more time embracing cognitive difference and creativity.

18/05/2026

A friendly reminder of my upcoming events!

Workshop: Boundaries and Guilt
Friday 22nd May, 7pm, $25
Trafalgar venue

Most of us wish we could say "no" more often, state our boundaries, and reinforce those. We probably want to do that without angst or guilt too. Perhaps you also struggle with self-boundaries?

In this session we'll explore the whys and hows of boundaries. But we'll also go a bit deeper, into unearthing what holds us back from giving voice to our boundaries.

If you feel called to learn more about being yourself whilst amongst family, friends, or others in community groups, this workshop will build your skills and confidence. Come join a friendly, supportive group in a safe place for deep self development.

Please let me know you're coming by texting 0455442329

Mini retreat! Sunday 31st May, 4.30- 9.30pm
Held by the Moon: An evening of release and devotion
An intimate 5-hour offering of sacred ritual, altar creation and lunar reflection
$100 dinner provided
Trafalgar venue

This gentle nurturing space will help you to slow down and connect with yourself through ritual, reflection, creativity, and altar-building. With a supportive group of like-minded people, you will identify what needs releasing, use ritual to release, and then connect with powerful symbols to empower your new intentions.

Come as you are, and go home a little lighter, clearer and more connected to yourself.

Please contact me to discuss this mini retreat and book, including your dietary needs.

Phone/text 0455442329

Hope to see you there!

Love, light and inspiration

🙏

Cathy

13/05/2026

My grandfather was a barber in Geelong. His shop was a tiny heritage building that smelled like to***co, Brill cream, leather, and polished wood. He had the iconic barber's chair. Every wall was covered in advertising posters. His counter was glass-topped with a display under it, of hair and manly-related stuff.

Along one wall was a wooden bench where customers waited their turn. My grandfather was a colourful character and quite charismatic. The funny thing was, that the guys sitting on that bench, were mostly bald old fellas! His friends.

That shop also rumbled with laughter, jokes, story-telling and philosophy. I'm not sure how many people's hair or beards he actually trimmed in a day. I'm not sure how much money he made. But I am sure that people visiting got all sorts of things from being together, from simple pleasure of talking and from laughing.

So I just invite you to consider, when we're around other people sometimes it isn't about the haircut...

07/05/2026

https://centerformsc.org/blogs/news/quick-six

Quick Six: Practices or reminders to pay attention to what it is you really need Lisa Baylis, Certified MSC Teacher and CMSC Director of Education talks about reminders of what you could offer yourself to help you feel better in a moment of struggle. In this transformative session, we explore the vi...

01/05/2026

To all the mothers out there, I see your hard work, the energy you give to others, the care you provide and the way Life pulls you in a hundred different directions. I know that this can be draining, stressful and leave you with little time for your own dreams and desires. I recognise that the busy lives mothers lead, can mean we have little time for self-care, rest and focussing on the heartspace.

In recognition of mothers and our life journeys, I offer all mothers discounted soundbath sessions for the month of May. You can buy a session at my concession rate of $40 a session. You can buy a gift voucher for your mother or yourself for $40 too.

You can listen to my little video about soundbaths on this page. Sound healing has similar benefits to meditation. My clients report feeling it as a nervous system reset too. My clients with anxiety, grief, and PTSD notice a positive effect for feeling peaceful and rested after a soundbath session.

I also offer rattle healings. This is a shamanic technique and can access something challenging happening in your body that's connected to emotional and life issues. Such as how grief or old injuries are held in the body, causing discomfort or distress.

Book a phone consult with me to see if these techniques are the right fit for you.

Phone 0455442329

01/05/2026

This video gives you some idea of a soundbath. Don't have your sound up too loud, as it is not professionally recorded. Just listen to the sounds, notice whatever comes up for you, and write or draw about it afterwards.

29/04/2026

When your thinking is running riot in your head, just think of a trawler. Trawlers drag big nets through the water or along the seabed and this drags up anything. That's the function of a trawler. The thing is, it's also your mind's job to think. The mind is a part of us that we need. It's an important resource and tool. It's important for remembering and learning from past experience, for problem solving, for analysing and decisions.

But just like other tools, if WE are not holding the steering wheel or control panel, it just runs on autopilot or from beliefs and assumptions linked to past experience. Imagine starting a chainsaw and then not holding it correctly. This is likely to be unhelpful for your Now life. The trawler is handy sometimes, but what it brings up might not be relevant to your life Now. It might not be supportive for change and new directions. It won't know possibilities that exist outside the mind's previous experiences.

In real life, daily living those times when you want the dream, the new routine, get an education or a new social opportunity, this is when the mind trawls up stuff. That stuff most likely stops, blocks or causes freeze. Fears like what if I make a mistake or get stressed. Inner critics that repeat imagined negatives about you - too fat, too boring, not pretty enough, awkward, shame. Judging, critical or suspicious of others you meet - why would they be friendly to me. Or compelling you to help others and don't think of yourself, that's just selfish.

Pause. Picture a trawler in your mind's eye. You don't have to respond and follow everything your mind trawls up from your consciousness. It just will always drag Stuff up. Pause and ask - does that mind's comment help me feel good about myself? Does what was dragged up encourage me to act on my dreams and goals? Eg too tired to exercise so binge-watches something on TV, when going to bed, meditation or some exercise is what would truly make a difference.

Remember - YOU DRIVE THE BOAT. You don't have to keep and work with what is dragged up. It's you who decides. Your self sovereignty needs to take the steering wheel, the control panel and hold a map to decide - where am I going? And you do this by giving your mind directions like it's the crew member. Eg mind, I care about my health, I want to get fitter and eat better food, think on this for me, what can you think on to help me with that?

That's why identifying your dreams, goals and intentions are so important. That's why knowing you values is essential. That's why commitment to your heart's and soul's voice is life-changing - because these are infinitely better resources to call on in deciding how to be in your life.

29/04/2026

A late reminder of my events this week. April has come to an end too suddenly so I apologise for being late with my extra announcement!!

This Friday 1st May is celebration of the Celtic festival Samhain. 7pm, $25 with supper.
This is an opportunity to look into ideas for how to spend your winter months, Self-care and preparation for the darker part of the year.

Also Saturday is a special event. Full moon celebration and rituals for well-being. 5.30pm to 9pm, $60

We will explore what needs releasing from our lives, bodies, feelings etc and we'll explore making a full moon altar with well-being themes.

It's short motice, but if a few of you want the Saturday event but not dinnet, I could shorten this to a smsller event after dinner. Just let me know.

Please book in, as I need to know if I can run these events.

Text on 0455442329

25/04/2026

I have some wonderful events coming up. These events link to common issues that I see in the community. I hope there are some that sound helpful to you. Remember that I'm always open to requests and suggestions, and I can design events or rituals for your own event, celebration or individual needs too.

Just get in touch on 0455 442329 to discuss how I can support you.

Workshop, Friday 1st May: Samhain Celtic festival, Going Within, 7pm, $25, including supper

Do you find the winter months difficult to cope with? This event prepares us for the darker half of the year, and helps us to see the opportunities for inner work and healing, found in reflection and introspection.

Half-day retreat, Saturday 2nd May: Full moon celebration, $60, 5.30-9pm, including dinner

Sometimes we need to share our month of experiences with other caring, like-minded people and let go of what doesn't serve us. Come along and enjoy a release ritual and planning a full moon altar, including making something for your altar.

Workshop, Friday 22nd May: Boundaries, 7pm, $25, including supper

Do you have someone in your life who over-steps your personal peace and is pushy? Do you find it difficult to say no, or put in state your preferences to others? Perhaps you have trouble respecting your own boundaries? This is always a popular topic. You'll learn some skills, and notice the things that hold you back.

Half-day retreat, 30th April, Tackling projection, 10am to 2.30pm, lunch included, $75

Projection happens when we or another person thinks we know the what and why of a person, situation or interaction, so we push that on others. It's also when we just take up someone else's projection and react to their opinion, explanation or expectation. We will explore this, unpack something in your own life where change is needed, and practice new skills.

Half-day retreat, Saturday 13th June, Help yourself with stress, 10am - 2.30pm, $75

When I talk with many people in my support roles, stress is a big factor in their lives. Often it's from work or family or bureaucracies. We will explore some information about stress and ways to cope. We'll help your body to relax and feel more peaceful

Workshop, Friday 19th June, Winter Solstice, 7pm, $25 including supper.

Celtic festival going deep with our dreamings, self-reflections and self-care.

Workshop, Friday 3rd July, You Deserve Good Things! 7pm, $25, including supper

This session will cover deservingness, wealth, abundance, and our blocks to these.

Workshop Friday 17th July

Day Retreat, Saturday 25th July, Oracle Cards,
We will make our own set of cards.

08/04/2026

Instead of toughening up, what if your create boundaries to honor your sensitivity and well being.

06/04/2026

Heartspace Workshop

Friday 10th April, 7pm, $25, supper provided!

Sometimes in Life, we all need rededication to our hearts. This workshop brings in high energy to nourish your heart and energise your passions.

We will enjoy visualisation, gentle movement and music devoted to our hearts.

We will make postcards with personal inspiring, encouraging messages for our current needs.

If the weather allows, I'll get the fire going.

Please text me to book in and I can make sure there's enough delicious food for supper!!

Phone is: 0455442329