Leona McDonnell Mindfulness and Wellness

07/01/2026

Your inner child is always with you ..... in your emotions ..... in your triggers ..... in your longings ..... in your joy.

In this episode of The 'STORMPROOF Mindset' Podcast, we explore the Inner Child — the part of you that holds your earliest experiences, unmet needs, and deepest emotions.

When we learn to meet this part of ourselves with compassion rather than criticism, real healing begins ❤️

In this episode, we explore:
✨ What the inner child is
✨ How early experiences shape adult patterns
✨ Why emotional triggers are invitations to heal
✨ Gentle ways to nurture safety, self-trust, and resilience

Healing your inner child isn’t about blaming the past —
It’s about becoming the safe place you once needed.

🎧 Listen now via the link in bio, available now on Spotify!

06/01/2026

✨ Happy Nollaig na mBan – Little Women’s Christmas ✨

A beautiful Irish tradition that honours women and marks the gentle close of the Christmas season.

Today we celebrate the women who hold, nurture, lead, feel deeply, rise again, and keep going even when it’s hard.

We celebrate softness and strength.
Rest and resilience.
Intuition and inner power.

May today be a reminder that you are worthy of rest, care, pleasure, and presence — not just today, but always. 🤍

Happy Nollaig na mBan to all the incredible women here.

05/01/2026

🔊 Have a listen to this week's 'STORMPROOF Mindset' Rooted Reminder 🍃

Use this 'Rooted Reminder' as an anchor to calmness and as a mental, emotional and physical regulator and reset as you move throughout your week 🧘‍♀️ 🧘‍♂️

The 'STORMPROOF Mindset' by Leona McDonnell - learning to weather the storms of everyday life.

If you like these 'Rooted Reminders', check out my 'STORMPROOF Mindset' Podcast 🎙 Available on Spotify & Link to Listen In Bio!

Wishing you all a grounded, peaceful and present week ahead 😊 🙏

03/01/2026

🔊 FREE Cancer Full Moon Meditation - Listen Now:
https://youtu.be/T0Y-e7O_0DE?si=2COWCJ8RPX_4jV3k

Welcome to this gentle Cancer Full Moon Meditation - an invitation to slow down, soften, and return home to yourself.

The Full Moon in Cancer carries nurturing, emotional energy — reminding us that it’s safe to feel, to rest, and to receive support. Just like the moon influences the tides, this meditation supports you in honouring your inner rhythms and releasing emotional heaviness with compassion.

✨ In this meditation you’ll experience:
• Grounding through nature connection
• A soothing moon and water visualisation
• Gentle emotional release
• Nurturing affirmations for inner safety

🤍 This meditation may support you if you’re feeling emotionally sensitive, overwhelmed, disconnected, or in need of comfort and grounding.

✨ Benefits include:
• Calming the nervous system
• Emotional balance and release
• Increased self-compassion
• A deeper sense of inner safety and belonging
You can return to this meditation anytime you need softness, reassurance, and grounding — not only on the Full Moon 🌙

Link in bio to listen ✨

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Welcome to this Cancer Full Moon Meditation, a gentle guided journey designed to help you slow down, soften, and return home to yourself.The Full Moon in Can...

03/01/2026

What a stunning Full Moon in Cancer today 🌚 It felt as if i could nearly reach up and touch the moon - it was so illuminated this morning and so close to the Earth!

Hope you enjoyed this wonderful moon energy ✨️ 💕 I love to do a moon Forgiveness & Release Meditation and Jounalling practice under candle light and with incense in the Full Moon Energy 🥰😁 Always a lovely way to work with each Full Moon.

Wishing you all a lovely evening ☺️

Leona ✨️

♋️

27/12/2025

Join my January Full Moon in Cancer Healing Circle on Mon 5th Jan '26 at 7.30pm! Book Now:
https://leonamcdonnell.com/product/lunar-serenity-embrace-release-renew-full-moon-in-cancer-healing-circle-mon-5th-jan-26/

The first Full Moon of 2026 is taking place in the Zodiac sign of the Cancer, a water sign which represents the hearth, home, roots, and belonging — so a focus on family relationships, living space, and emotional security is very likely this month!

This is a wonderful opportunity to insure that you have shed the 'Snake' and forgiven anything or anyone from 2025 as you step into the ‘Horse’ power of 2026!

Expect to have and experience heightened emotions under this Full Moon in Cancer. Whether you are recovering from the festivities of Christmas or are full of bounce for 2026, be sure to pace yourself so as to not burn out before 2026 properly starts! Because this Full Moon is in its home sign (Cancer), its influence is especially strong and poignant. This is not just another Full Moon — it’s a moment where emotional truths can surface clearly, offering a deeper understanding of what you truly need in life, home, and relationships.

Each Full Moon brings an opportunity for forgiveness and to move on, to come to terms with something and to make peace with it. It is all about ‘surrendering’! Surrendering is truly life-changing as it releases us from all hurts, pains, upsets and resentments that may be blocking us from moving forward in our lives.

Some key words and ideas for this lunation are:
* Turn the Corner – Finally release and liberate yourself from the grip of 2025. See and feel yourself elevating this year.
* Keep Cool – Understand that emotions are very heightened all around under this Cancer Full Moon – make adjustments for this in your relationship with yourself and others.
* Chase a dream – embrace this opportunity to finally shed the Snake of 2025 and step in your Horse power of 2026! This is the year of action!
* Make Changes – Nothing changes if nothing changes!Step out of your comfort zones and embrace the life you are creating!

A Compassionate, Restoring and Empowering Healing Circle including:
👉 Meditation
👉 Breathwork / Pranayama
👉 Forgiveness & Release
👉 Journaling / Self-Reflection
👉 Full Moon Hypnotherapy Healing
👉 Yoga Nidra

All you need is:
👉 A Yoga Mat
👉 A Warm Cosy Blanket ( or two - one for over and under you)
👉 A Cushion/Pillow/Eye-Mask
👉 A Notebook/Paper & Pen
👉 Wear Comfortable Clothing
👉 Water for Drinking

Embrace , Release and Renew with Leona and her bespoke Lunar Serenity Full Moon Healing Circle, where we come together as a community to honor the natural rhythms of the universe and connect with the deep wisdom that resides within each of us.

The purpose of Leona's Lunar Serenity Full Moon Healing Circle is to create a safe and nurturing space for self-exploration, healing, and growth. Each full moon offers us a powerful opportunity to release what no longer serves us and embrace the infinite possibilities of renewal.

🌟 Energy Exchange is €25 🌟
🌟 Places are limited - book early to avoid disappointment 🌟

Full Moon in Cancer Healing Circle - Mon 5th Jan '26! An immersive journey under the full moons transformative energy, supporting your personal healing journey.

24/12/2025

Wishing you all a very Happy & Healthy Christmas 🎄😊

Hope Santa comes 🎅 🥲😍

21/12/2025

What a fab evening recently at The Wild Lights 😍🙌👏

The light display was stunning and the atmosphere was very calming and serene!!

A beautiful evening topped off with a visit to Santa's Grotto 🎅 🎄

Feeling very thankful for family, fun, laughter and love ❤️ 😍 💖

Wishing you all a beautiful evening 😘

Leona 😊

20/12/2025

Welcome to my New Moon in Sagittarius Guided Meditation - Trust Your Inner Compass - Listen Here: https://youtu.be/n0qAJT1uQE4

This New Moon in Sagittarius invites us to pause, reflect, and gently widen our vision. This is a powerful moment to reconnect with your inner truth, release limiting beliefs, and set intentions rooted in courage, growth, and possibility.

Take a few quiet moments with your journal after this practice. Light a candle, take a deep breath, and allow your answers to arise without forcing them.

✨ Journal Prompts for the New Moon in Sagittarius
📝 1. Expansion
Where in my life am I being invited to grow, expand, or explore something new?

📝 2. Inner Truth
What feels deeply true for me right now, even if I haven’t fully honoured it yet?

📝 3. Letting Go
What belief am I ready to release because it no longer aligns with who I am becoming?

📝 4. Vision
If I allowed myself to dream bigger, what vision is quietly calling me forward?
📝 5. Courage

What is one gentle but brave step I can take, even if the whole path isn’t clear?

This meditation is designed to support your inner journey, help you reconnect to your authentic self, and guide you through a deeply transformative new moon ritual. This is the perfect practice for anyone craving grounding, clarity, renewal, and emotional release.

Listen to this meditation once daily until the Full Moon in Cancer on Jan 3rd 2026!
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If you enjoy this meditation, you’ll love my podcast:
🎙️ The STORMPROOF Mindset Podcast
Mindfulness • Meditation • Hypnotherapy • Mental Resilience • Healing • Conscious Living

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⚠️ Safety Disclaimer

Please do not listen to this meditation while driving, operating machinery, or performing any activity that requires full attention. Use only when you can relax safely.

16/12/2025

📢Listen Here to my FREE Chakra Cleansing & Aligning Guided Meditation: https://youtu.be/QdAuRKI8A8I

If you’ve been feeling off-balance, emotionally heavy, or energetically drained, this gentle Chakra Cleansing & Aligning Guided Meditation is an invitation to slow down, soften, and reconnect.

Through mindful breath and guided awareness, we gently cleanse and align each of the seven chakras, allowing stuck energy to release and fresh, nourishing energy to flow. This practice supports nervous system regulation, emotional balance, clarity of mind, and a deeper connection to self.

This meditation is part of the wider intention behind 'The STORMPROOF Mindset' — cultivating inner steadiness, resilience, and calm, even when life feels stormy on the outside.

✨ Take a few moments for yourself today.
✨ Breathe deeply.
✨ Return to balance.

You can find the full guided meditation on YouTube and more supportive practices on 'The STORMPROOF Mindset Podcast' - available on Spotify!

With love,
Leona McDonnell 🤍

⚠️ Safety Disclaimer

Please do not listen to this meditation while driving, operating machinery, or performing any activity that requires full attention. Use only when you can relax safely.

Welcome to this Chakra Cleansing & Aligning Guided Meditation with Leona McDonnell, created to help you release energetic blockages, restore balance, and rec...

15/12/2025

Amazing the differences in perspectives!!!! Children and their creativity always lights up my soul ✨️💛❤️