MindPebble Coaching & B+B Retreat

26/05/2025

Even I am delighted with the new look of the courtyard garden here at MindPebble this year - the result of many hours of work!

06/05/2025

As Spring comes into its full glory the courtyard garden is starting to look really fine! And sweet peas are in on the right hand border, growing against home grown hazel wigwams from the hazel coppice :)

03/03/2025

Have you ever wondered why you are the way you are? 🧏‍♀️

Your family history holds valuable clues to your personality, habits, and ways of communicating. The experiences of past generations may still be influencing you today.
• Why you react in certain ways?
• Why you have habits you can't break?
• Why you feel naturally happy or sad?

Whether you struggle through life or sail through it, hide your feelings or wear your heart on your sleeve, are comfortable in company or prefer solitude and whether there are things you would like to change about yourself. You family history can provide answers.

Your family history shapes you—not just through your DNA but through the family, or caregivers who raised you, and the generations who, in turn, raised them. The lives of your ancestors still influence who you are today, in the 21st century.

Whether you are just curious or dealing with anxiety, anger, indecision, or low self-esteem, Reframing Roots will offer insights, clarity and potential resolutions.

Join either of my FREE taster workshops to find out more:

📅Thursday 13th March at 6pm

📅Tuesday 18th March 12pm

Book your place using the link in my comment below this post. Bring pen and paper. Lasts 45 minutes. Recorded if you cannot attend live.

Celia Heritage is your qualified genealogist and therapist.
Suitable for both experienced family historians and those new to family history research.

24/02/2025

I was lucky enough to catch a beautiful sunset at Folkestone on Saturday and this shot I took evoked strong and beautiful memories of those I have lost - with the setting sun and the empty bench. What does it evoke for you? 🌆

23/02/2025

I am excited to announce I have set dates for 2 FREE TASTER WORKSHOPS so you can find out more about Reframing Roots! 🌳

Register via the links in my comments below this post to join me on either of the dates and times below.

Thursday 13th March Workshop 6pm
Tuesday 18th March 12pm

Each workshop is 45 minutes. Bring pen and paper to the Zoom room. Live & recorded via Zoom with recording available for all those who have registered.

“Your ancestry can tell you more than you ever imagined - it's a key to understanding yourself on a deeper level!”

Do you ever feel stuck in old habits or emotions that don’t make sense?

Maybe it’s a fear that keeps holding you back, a relationship dynamic you can’t seem to change, or a feeling that’s been with you for as long as you can remember. The truth is, many of our struggles have deep roots—some from childhood, others passed down through generations.

If this sounds familiar, try this:

🌱 Notice the pattern – What keeps showing up in your life again and again?
🌿 Ask where it comes from – Did you pick this up from family? Past experiences?
🌳 Challenge it – If this pattern wasn’t yours to begin with, do you still need to carry it?

The good news? Once you recognise a pattern, you can start to change it.

This is exactly what we explore in Reframing Roots—a space to uncover the deeper stories shaping us and find new ways forward. Group 2 is coming 26 March - let me know if you’d like to be part of it!

Have you ever noticed a pattern in your life that you’ve managed to shift? I’d love to hear your experiences. 👇

20/02/2025

Do you ever feel stuck in old habits or emotions that don’t make sense?

Maybe it’s a fear that keeps holding you back, a relationship dynamic you can’t seem to change, or a feeling that’s been with you for as long as you can remember. The truth is, many of our struggles have deep roots—some from childhood, others passed down through generations.

If this sounds familiar, try this:

🌱 Notice the pattern – What keeps showing up in your life again and again?
🌿 Ask where it comes from – Did you pick this up from family? Past experiences?
🌳 Challenge it – If this pattern wasn’t yours to begin with, do you still need to carry it?

The good news? Once you recognise a pattern, you can start to change it.

This is exactly what we explore in Reframing Roots—a space to uncover the deeper stories shaping us and find new ways forward. Group 2 is coming 26 March - let me know if you’d like to be part of it!

Have you ever noticed a pattern in your life that you’ve managed to shift? I’d love to hear your experiences. 👇

24/01/2025

Time to start anew - https://mailchi.mp/55e2e98790dd/exciting-news-10143768

09/01/2025

Wow! I am thrilled and excited to have (unbeknown to me) been nominated twice for the Rising Star Award in the Women's' Business Networking Awards for 2025! I don't know what to say so am pasted the kind words I received below. Thank you to everyone who has supported me through the ups and down of recent life and in my onwards path!

Following life changing events, Celia re-trained to become a healing and holistic mind coach and therapist - she has a passion for family history and during this last year has realised how by understanding the past can help us understand who we are in the present!

She has changed her business, reacted to feedback, run taster courses and I know that 2025 is going to be her year! She has overcome so much to set up her path and her business for this next year - she truly is a rising star!

Awards

30/12/2024

Your colleagues and acquaintances may seem to be fine and coping with life but beneath the everyday exterior there may be huge challenges of which you know nothing. 👱🏼‍♀️

I noted the peace and grace of the swan on a misty December day last week - her journey looks effortless - but just imagine the strength and energy of her legs and how hard they are working to keep her on her path underneath the surface.

Treat everyone with respect and kindness. It can make all the difference to their lives ... and to yours. 🙂

14/12/2024

Seasonal Greetings to all from the MindPebble Studio and Garden with a winter full moon with Jupiter as companion!

30/09/2024

🌿 Discover the Power of Family History and Self-Understanding 🌿

For over 40 years, I’ve been deeply involved in family history research, with nearly 20 years as a professional genealogist. My journey has taken me across the globe, conducting research, lecturing internationally, and writing three books on the subject.

Seven years ago, my life took a challenging turn—experiences I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Yet through those tough times, I found new purpose. I retrained as a therapist and began a journey of personal growth, discovering who I truly am and learning to embrace that person.

As I started working with therapy clients, one thing became strikingly clear—almost every conversation circled back to family. Clients shared their thoughts and emotions about their relatives, and we often delved into their family history to better understand their present challenges.

It became evident that to understand ourselves, we must look at where we come from—our DNA, our upbringing, and the generations before us. The experiences, emotions, and stories of our ancestors shape the patterns we carry today—both the helpful and the limiting.

✨ That’s how Mind and Roots was born. ✨

Through this unique method, I help individuals connect their family history with their current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Whether you’re curious about the connection between your ancestry and psychology or seeking to break free from repeating emotional patterns, Mind and Roots offers a personalized experience just for you.

Let’s explore your personal story together, weaving in family history, psychology, and self-discovery. Whether you’re new to genealogy or a seasoned researcher, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

The first group - The Pioneer Group- starts Tuesday 8th October.

🌿 Become a Mind and Roots Pioneer 🌿 Find out more via my website - details of which are in my first comment with this post.