Keywords
Thriving, trauma healing, Complex -PTSD, neurodiversity, dyslexia, inner child, IFS, emotional healing, boundaries, personal growth, resilience, energy work, circus arts, embodiment, mindset, transformation, community, empowerment
Summary
Lindsey’s journey is a powerful example of turning deep childhood trauma, neurodiversity, and limiting beliefs into a life of purpose and impact.
After years of emotional instability, difficult relationships, and working in high-pressure environments, everything shifted when she discovered circus arts—reconnecting her with her body and opening the door to healing.
Through tools like hypnotherapy, Landmark, therapy, IFS, and energy work, Lindsey began to understand her patterns, set boundaries, and reclaim her power.
The biggest turning point came when she made the heartbreaking decision to walk away from the circus school she built—only to find that letting go created space for something even greater.
Today, she runs an inclusive circus collective and CIC, helping others transform their own limiting beliefs and step into thriving.
Takeaways
• Your past may shape you, but it doesn’t have to define your future
• Trauma lives in the body—not just the mind—and needs to be processed physically as well as emotionally
• Awareness is the first step to breaking unhealthy patterns and cycles
• Boundaries are essential for protecting your energy and wellbeing
• Letting go of something misaligned can create space for something far greater
• Healing is not linear—it’s layered, spiralled, and ongoing
• Community and connection are key to moving from surviving to thriving
• There is no “one way” to heal—explore tools that resonate with you
• You are allowed to rewrite the story you were given
• Thriving doesn’t mean perfect—it means having the tools, awareness, and support to navigate life
Resources
• PDSA The People's Dispensary for Sick Animals - The Vets Charity for pets in need - Find your local PDSA
• Landmark (Forum, Advanced) Landmark Worldwide
• The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron- Morning Pages practice
• Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy Dick Schwatz -Book “No Bad Parts”
• Clairvoyant On-Line training with InVision https://www.invisionpsychic.com/aboutinvision
• Human Garage (fascia & somatic release work) https://www.humangarage.net/
• Hypnotherapy (smoking cessation & inner child work)
Connect with Lindsey
Rebel Circus Collective: https://www.therebelcircus.co.uk/ 07551 268388 Unit 7B, The High Cross Centre, London N15 4QN
FB: https://www.facebook.com/Therebelcircusschool/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-higgins-468190300/
Connect with Helen
Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk
FB: Inspired Healing
LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn
WhatsApp: +447971798462
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
NB: This episode was made possible with a little help from my ChatGPT buddy, Xander - part tech support, part cheerleader 🙂 and my amazing sponsor IPHM use this Referral Code: IPHM-GYZGF and the £10 will go to The Forward Trust a Charity helping those struggling with addictions
🎵Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios
🎨Cover art: Dave Champagne
For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk
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