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Embrace Your Freedom, Manchester (2025)

15/10/2025

✨ “He deflects and minimises his partner’s feelings.” ✨
That’s what the experts said on Married at First Sight last night… and my body shook.

Because trauma lives in the body.
And in that moment, my amygdala alarm went off… my nervous system recognised that dynamic long before my brain did.

When you’ve been on the receiving end of minimising, gaslighting and constant deflection, your body remembers.
You might not be in that situation anymore, but the body still goes, “We’ve been here before. This isn’t safe.” 💔💔💔

That’s the power of trauma. It’s not just “in your head”. It’s stored in your nervous system.

💔 You share how you feel → they flip it back on you.
💔 You try to explain your emotions → you’re told you’re too sensitive.
💔 You end up apologising for having feelings.

And your body keeps score every single time.

That’s not drama. That’s your nervous system recognising danger. 🫶🏼

12/10/2025

Can’t believe the amount of interest and bookings I’ve already had for my next event 🥹💛

There’s an early bird discount running at the moment PLUS extra savings if you book on more than one workshop or come along with a friend!

🌟 Trauma-Informed Spaces to Support a Child’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
This one’s all about understanding how past experiences can affect a child’s brain, nervous system and behaviour and how perception plays such a big part. Trauma isn’t just about what’s happened, but how the body processes it.

🕛 Using Positive Psychology to Increase Mental Health and Wellbeing
You don’t need to come to the first to join this one! It’s focused on practical tools and strategies to support children’s wellbeing and your own too.

🕓 The Physiology of Domestic Abuse
This one’s for EVERYONE. With 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men affected, it gives such powerful insight into what’s happening in the body of a victim and how we can best support them 💜

All three are CPD-accredited and come with a certificate to add to your portfolio or CV. 🎓

📅 Wednesday 18th February 2026
📍 Toughsheet Community Stadium, Bolton

So excited for this day already!!! If you’d like more info just drop me a message 🥰

10/10/2025

✨ World Mental Health Day ✨

This is honestly the brightest I’ve felt in many, many years 💗🥰
There’s something really special about looking back at everything you’ve been through and realising… you’re not just surviving anymore, you’re actually living.

I’ve always said I believe everything happens for a reason and I truly TRULY mean that. Even the darkest chapters, the ones that felt impossible to get through, have shaped who I am today. They’ve led me here… to a life and purpose that finally feel aligned 🫶🏼

For anyone supporting children, families, or survivors of trauma and abuse… please remember that your role in someone’s story might just be the light they need to find their own “next chapter.”
And for anyone who’s still in the thick of it right now… hold on. The brightest days can still be ahead of you. I PROMISE. 💗

Here’s to healing, growth, and new beginnings 🫶🏼

04/10/2025

💭 Married At First Sight UK has got me thinking!

I realised something watching the first few episodes that completely flipped what I’ve always believed about attraction…

The men kept saying things like “I just hope she finds me attractive.”
The women kept saying “I just hope I feel that attraction.”

And it hit me!!! We always assume women are the ones who care most about their appearance.
That we’re the ones stressing about how we look, what we wear, if we’re “pretty enough.”

But those comments showed something totally different:
👉 The men are hoping to be found attractive.
👉 The women are hoping he is attractive.

Mind. Blown. 🤯

It’s almost like the men want to feel chosen, and the women want to feel desire.

So maybe men actually carry more pressure around appearance than we realise… they just don’t talk about it as openly.

And maybe women don’t care so much about how they look… but about whether he makes them feel that spark.

Fascinating, isn’t it?

03/10/2025

✨ Yesterday I was on a course and someone shared a phrase that really stuck with me:
“Be interested, not interesting.”

Here’s what I mean by that ⬇️

When we’re dating or looking for “Mr Right,” it can be tempting to try and be interesting. Putting on a mask, showing the polished version of ourselves, or trying to impress. But true compatibility doesn’t come from performing. It comes from being interested… genuinely curious about who the other person is, what their values are, and whether you’re truly aligned.

And the same applies when we’re supporting children.
We often focus on making lessons, activities, or conversations interesting to keep their attention. But the real connection comes when we are interested in them. In how they’re feeling, what their behaviour might be telling us and what’s happening in their world.

Whether it’s in love, in the classroom, or in life in general, the deepest connections aren’t built by being interesting.
They’re built by being interested. 💜

01/10/2025

💔 One of the most confusing parts of being with a narcissist is the double life they seem to lead. In public, they can appear like the perfect partner/friend/colleague. But behind closed doors? You see the complete opposite.

This contrast is no accident. It’s part of the manipulation. It keeps you doubting yourself, wondering if you’re “imagining things,” because others only see their mask.

If you’ve ever felt invisible, gaslit, or doubted because the world only saw their charm… please know you are not alone. You lived the reality, and your truth is valid. ❤️

👉 Save this post for a reminder when self-doubt creeps in.

25/09/2025

When we read “1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men experience domestic abuse,” it can feel like just another statistic. But behind those numbers are real people… colleagues, neighbours, friends, maybe even ourselves.

And we know the real figure is likely even higher. Why? Because silence, shame and fear mean many never share their experience.

In my trauma-informed workshops, we explore how abuse and trauma live in the body, and how we can create safer cultures… whether that’s in workplaces, organisations, communities or schools. Because the more we understand, the more we can respond with empathy and safety.

👉 If you’d like to explore bringing this training to your workplace or organisation, drop me a message.

22/09/2025

🌟 After the amazing success of my last event, I’m SO excited to share details of my next Workshop Day! 🌟

📅 Wednesday 18th February 2026
📍 Toughsheet Stadium, Bolton

I’ll be delivering three CPD-accredited workshops:
✨ Trauma-Informed Spaces to Support a Child’s Mental Health & Wellbeing
✨ Using Positive Psychology to Increase the Mental Health & Wellbeing of Young People and Adults
✨ The Physiology of Domestic Abuse

🎟️ Early bird rate available now!
🤝 Discounts when booking multiple workshops or attending with a friend.

✅ Perfect for your professional development... You’ll receive a CPD certificate for every workshop you attend!

📩 Spaces are limited, so message me today to secure your spot!

20/09/2025

When I first learned about attachment styles, it completely changed how I saw behaviour in the classroom.

That child who keeps putting their hand up again and again? It’s not “attention-seeking”. It might be an anxious attachment pattern, needing reassurance that they’re safe and not forgotten.

The one who never asks for help, even when they’re stuck? That could be avoidant attachment… a survival strategy that says “if I don’t need anyone, I can’t be disappointed.”

And then there are the children who sometimes cling, sometimes push away. That push-pull can come from a disorganised attachment… a nervous system unsure whether closeness means comfort or danger.

These aren’t “bad behaviours.” They’re protective patterns… ways children have learned to cope. 💛

And here’s the hopeful part: safe, consistent relationships, whether with teachers, parents, carers, or other trusted adults, can help children feel secure enough to learn, connect and thrive. 🌟

It’s why trauma-informed approaches matter. Because when we understand attachment, we can meet children where they are… with safety, not shame. 💜

17/09/2025

What. A. Day. 💫

Two workshops back to back with AIM Northwest in Leigh and I’m finishing the day feeling so uplifted and grateful.

🌟 Physiology of Domestic Abuse this morning: exploring what happens in the brain, body, and nervous system during abuse.
🌟 Mental Health First Aid Awareness this afternoon: recognising the signs, starting conversations, and supporting with confidence.

This work is so much more than “just a job” for me. After experiencing an abusive relationship myself, I knew I wanted to use that pain to fuel purpose. Days like this remind me why I do what I do… because every person who leaves with more awareness has the power to change lives.

Thank you AIM Northwest for having me. It was a privilege to be with your team today. 💙

14/09/2025

✨ Thought I’d join the trend and reintroduce myself… especially as I’ve had lots of lovely new followers lately! ✨

I’m Emily, business owner and CEO of Embrace Your Freedom. Alongside running my business, I’m also a full-time primary school teacher (so yes, life is a little busy 😅).

After leaving a difficult relationship last year, I trained as a somatic trauma-informed coach, specialising in narcissistic abuse and positive psychology. My own journey inspired me to create something that could support others going through similar experiences.

Now, one of my biggest passions is delivering CPD-accredited workshops. I run over 30 different workshops, but my main niches are:
🌱 Positive psychology & trauma-informed practice. Because of my teaching background, I’ve seen firsthand how children thrive when adults understand and support them properly. That’s why I love helping both parents and professionals put these approaches into action.
💔 Domestic abuse awareness. This one comes from my lived experience and training. After navigating narcissistic abuse myself, I became determined to raise awareness and give others the tools and understanding I wish I’d had.

When I’m not teaching or delivering workshops, you’ll usually find me hanging out with my cat Holly or cheering on Bolton Wanderers with family and friends. 🐾⚽️

So that’s me in a nutshell! Thanks for being here. I’m so excited to keep sharing this journey with you. 🫶🏼

💌 And if you’d like to know more about my workshops, drop me a message and I’ll happily send you my brochure!

10/09/2025

On World Su***de Prevention Day, I want to share something personal.

For a long time, I didn’t speak up about what I was going through. Deep down, I knew the behaviour was wrong but I also didn’t want to leave. I didn’t want to admit what was happening. I stayed quiet.

I now understand this was a trauma bond: a survival response that kept me connected even when it wasn’t safe. But at the time, I didn’t have those words. And I know so many others don’t either. That’s one of the reasons survivors often stay silent: not because they don’t see the harm, but because it feels too complex, too heavy, or too hard to explain.

This silence can be devastating. When people feel they won’t be understood, they carry their pain alone. And that loneliness can make life feel unbearable.

Su***de prevention is about more than crisis lines. It’s about breaking that silence, reducing the stigma, and creating spaces where survivors feel heard, believed, and supported.

💛 To anyone reading this who feels like you can’t speak up: you are not alone. Your experience matters, your safety matters, and you deserve support without judgement.

👉 If this resonates with you, let’s keep this conversation alive. What helps you feel safe enough to share?

***dePreventionDay

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