Eva Lake - Moonhive, Studio 6, Unit 3, Scott Hall Mills, Buslingthorpe Lane, Leeds (2025)

24/11/2025

✨ Are you ready to be Radically Responsible? ✨

13 years ago today, my mum died. It may sound harsh to some, but part of me was relieved…

… because the weeks leading up to that had been nothing short of traumatic.

I knew my mum had been receiving treatment for cancer but when I saw her that Summer, I was told that things were going well. She was terminal, but there was no reason why she couldn’t live another twenty years.

A few weeks later, my step dad called to say that she had six weeks to live and he needed to get her back to the UK (she lived in Cyprus). What followed was a shambles of unbelievable events that thankfully resulted in her having a peaceful death.

I was told that my mum didn’t know she was dying. So it wasn’t really talked about, and I wasn’t given any room to deal with what was happening. Obviously, my mum wasn’t stupid and there were moments where we could have frank conversations - but not many!

After she died it was similarly shambolic - I had no idea what she wanted for her funeral but felt that it was largely down to me to decide.

The whole thing was even more upsetting because nobody was Radically Responsible. Nobody faced the facts head on.

Now, I get it… what my mum was going through was awful and it was awful for my step dad too. I understand that. But keeping silent and avoiding the issue didn’t change anything - it just made things worse.

This is why I feel so passionate about people being Radically Responsible. Taking charge of their situation by thinking about this kind of thing before it’s too late.

Before the reality hits you like a ton of bricks.

If you’ve talked about it beforehand, maybe it’ll be just a tiny bit easier to talk about again. Or if you’ve at least written some stuff down, you’re saving someone else the heartbreak of guesswork. You're stopping people from having to walk on eggshells and allowing them to process their grief without being bogged down in decision making. More time for connection, more time to make the most of the limited time that's left.

In the new year I’m going to be launching a death planning course that deals with thinking ahead, making plans and, most importantly, recording information for our loved ones.

For the first cohort (running at a reduced cost) I’m seeking 6 people who want to be Radically Responsible in starting to think about their future. This course will not only support you in decision making for your end of life, it will also help you address elements of your day to day that aren’t in alignment.

I truly believe that thinking about death helps us to live life better 💕

If this sounds like something you’d like to know more about, DM me your email address and I’ll send you the details.

22/11/2025

✨ Gifts ✨

It’s that time of year again 🎁🎄

So, if you’re wondering what to buy your loved ones (or yourself! 😊) I’m here to solve all your problems 🤣

Vouchers for specific treatments, or monetary amounts if you’d like your friend or loved ones to be able to choose. Monetary vouchers can be used for 1:1’s, group sessions OR trainings.

I’ll email you the voucher so you can print it out, or email it on.

Problem solved 💕✨

Send me a DM and we’ll get it sorted x

21/11/2025

✨ Endings and Transitions ✨

A little over a week ago, my name disappeared from the telly.

For 15 years or so, my name has been on the credits of a well known UK TV show, most nights of the week. I left that job earlier in the year so it was only a matter of time, but I’d lost track (and moved on, so it wasn’t really on my radar).

However, in the same week, FB showed me a clip from the show and it struck me that it was the first time, for the best part of two decades, that I had no idea of what was happening in Emmerdale! A strange feeling 🤣

It was the brief return of one of my favourite characters 💕 (she’s dead, I wrote her death, so it was a flashback episode). Thing is, writing that story a few years ago was the thing that made me FINALLY decide to do my soul doula/death doula training - it felt like me responding to a soul calling to do something different with my life. Which I did.

It felt apt that her return should be the thing to mark that particular ending - it felt like a strange synchronicity of time, a little nod from the universe that things had come full circle.

And then my dad (who never watched Emmerdale) caught the credits two nights in a row and watched my name disappear from one night to the next. The final remnants of an old part of my life.

And I don’t regret a second!

Leaving that job - one that was once a dream come true - was one of the biggest transitions of my life. I’m still going through it as the seasons unfold and my body gets used to the liberation of being free to move instead of sitting at a desk all day… on long zoom calls… with an allocated time to eat, and an expectation to be continuously creative.

Instead, I’m learning to listen and responding to my bodies rhythms, and needs. Sounds simple, but in a world where we’re consistently taught to do the opposite, it’s not!

Transitions is what I help others with… whether they’ve left old lives too, or are dealing with loss, and change. Or maybe discovering themselves to begin with.

Learning to honour the steps in finding the new normal.

If that sounds like the kind of support you need, you know where to find me. Book a free call with me to learn more 💕

05/11/2025

✨ New sessions incoming ✨

The end of November sees the start of a couple of new regular workshops that I’m excited to share with you!

✨ First up. On Tuesday 25th November, I’m going to be holding a Reiki-Infused Elemental Meditation and Soundbath - 6.30-8pm.

Calling on the elements, I’ll take you through a guided meditation while I channel Reiki - both to the group, and to each individual. We’ll top it all off with a dreamy soundbath.

These workshops will be held every other week at

✨ Next up. From Thursday 27th November, I’m going to be holding weekly soundbaths - 7.15-8.15 at The first one is FREE!

Hope to see you at one, the other, or both! 💕

20/10/2025

✨ Settling Back ✨

Resettling after a gorgeous two weeks in Ibiza.

The weather was beautiful, the storms were powerful and the rest and relaxation was soaked up with immense gratitude.

So were the Malibu and cokes 🤣

I read 10 books!! TEN!!

For the first time in my life, I didn’t need a couple of days to disconnect from the day to day - to switch off from my busy life - because I’ve been spending all year remodeling life into what I want it to be. Something I don’t need to take a break from. Something that is constantly monitored and tweaked so that it feels aligned, and right for each moment.

Mission accomplished 😃

I’m finally ready to sink into the Autumn months and I’m looking forward to seeing you soon x

28/09/2025

✨ Bereavement Soundbath and Social ✨

I'm delighted to say that I've been awarded some funding to hold a series of free soundbath and social events for those experiencing bereavement.

There will be 7 sessions in total and I've tried to cover a range of different days and times. I'd love for as many people as possible to feel the benefit of these sessions, so please share them with your family and friends, and within your community.

You can read more about them, and also about the benefits of soundbaths for those experiencing grief by checking the eventbrite listing - DM me for the link 💕

With thanks to and for making this possible.

27/09/2025

✨ Changing Seasons ✨

Isn’t it gorgeous when the sun is lower in the sky and everything looks like it’s made of gold!?

I love all times of year, but Autumn is extra special (it IS my birthday at this time of the year, after all). However, this year it has felt really different, and I’ve taken a while to accept the inevitable changing of the season. I’ve been a bit grumpy about it all to be honest.

And I wondered why.

Why was I experiencing such disappointment at something that I usually embrace with no problem at all?

I listened in. And I realised that my body was holding its breath.

While every one else was experiencing back to school vibes, my body was prepared to go back to work… to the job that I forced myself to do for years, against my body and minds will.

So I reminded my body that there wasn’t a going back - that the ease and flow we’ve enjoyed over the Summer is just the way that life is now. *

We don’t need to sit at a desk all day. We don’t need to stare at a screen. We don’t need to force or press or strain - channelling other people’s emotions in the name of entertainment. Endless frustrations - the list goes on.

And after feeling into my body, listening, hearing and actually doing something about it - rather than feeling like I have no choice but to ignore it and crack on, I found the gold.

The gold of Autumn. And how beautiful it is.

Are you listening?

*For now, at least. Cos let’s face it, life is full of ups and downs!

26/08/2025

✨ Making Memories ✨

I’m back from a spellbindingly wonderful visit to Edinburgh having been visiting my love 💕

We hadn’t seen each other for over a month, which has felt like a long time! Especially considering the monumental changes I’ve been making to my life over the Summer.

We made the most of every minute - visiting graveyards, going on ghostly bus tours, listening to amazing choirs, climbing hills to see the views, going to fringe shows, eating amazing food, watching horror films. Basically just enjoying each other and all the things around us.

When I left my job earlier in the year, I was quietly determined to make conscious choices about how I spent my time. Dreaming of a life where I wouldn’t be spending most of my day wishing the day was over - where I could drink in everything around me without feeling resentful because I wanted to do something else instead.

It’s not been easy to stick to this - I think we’re genuinely conditioned to be pretty unhappy most of the time - but I can say with honesty that I’m getting there. And this past week or so has been an absolute joy.

There’s nothing like graveyard visits to remind you of where we’re headed. We only have one life - how dare we even contemplate wishing it away.

31/07/2025

✨ Extra Baggage ✨

I think it’s safe to say that most of us carry a bit of baggage - sometimes it’s stuff that we’re aware of, and sometimes it’s stuff that we’re completely oblivious to. Putting it down is sometimes easier said than done.

You may have seen my story about a parcel I picked up a few days ago...

It was delivered to a shop about 15 minute away, so I walked, but when I arrived, the parcel was A LOT bigger than I expected. However, it was light, so with a combination of different carrying techniques, I hoped for the best and started to make my way home.

I was almost at the end of my street, when I realised I'd just struggled with the massive box for no reason. Because in the box was a bag… I could’ve just taken the bag out of the box. And carried it. You know… like a bag. Furthermore, I had bought this bag to carry my ocean drum (for when I do soundbaths outside of the studio) because I usually carry it around in a massive cardboard box, which makes it a huge faff.

Talk about full circle! I was carrying a bag in a box, a bag that I’d bought so I didn’t have to carry around a box. That got me thinking about where else in my life I make things hard for myself, and it turns out that I think that’s a bit of a thing!

But… if there’s anything that I’ve learnt over the years, it’s that collecting sticks to beat myself with isn’t much use. So instead of looking for ways I’m making things hard for myself, I’m concentrating on ways I can make things easier. Sound good?

And this led me to pondering on the five Reiki principles and how it seems that their aim is to make things a little but smoother and calmer.

Just for today, I will be free from anger
Just for today, I will be free from worry
Just for today, I will be grateful
Just for today, I will do my work honestly
Just for today, I will be kind to every living thing

What do you reckon? Are these a guide to a simpler life - a way to drop the baggage?

If you'd like a helping hand, or to learn more about Reiki, I can absolutely support you with that 💕 (However, I can't promise that you won't still make silly mistakes like carrying bags in awkward boxes!)

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