{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/686fe13f0ef80816fbb85197/6894ab04c952cf5978015c47?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Practical tools for managing stress with Nan Pickering","description":"<p>In previous episodes, we’ve talked about ‘the third way’ that Community Wellness offers. On this episode, Nan Pickering, freelance self expression facilitator, and Community Wellness’s Storytelling Lead, invites us to explore how the third way offers a place of mystery from where personal growth can be possible and exciting. Our hosts are invited to join her for a storytelling circle, and a brief Writing for Wellbeing session, inspired by the author Natalie Goldberg.</p><p><br></p><p>Nan is reading from The True Secret of Writing, by Natalie Goldberg, who also introduced Nan to the writing prompt we use in this episode.</p><p>Nan also uses a selection of cards today. They are:</p><p>The Rooted Woman, by Sharon Blackie</p><p>Wisdom of the Oracle, by Colette Baron-Reid</p><p>Earth Blessings Oracle Cards, by Liz Dean</p><p>The Wisdom of Trees Oracle, by Jane Struthers.</p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to our sponsor The National Lottery for making this podcast possible and to all our listeners, participants and supporters.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This podcast is about growing and healing together and we would love your input too. If you have any questions, topic ideas or want to find out more about how you can get involved please visit our website</p><p><br></p><p>www.community-Wellness.co.uk or get in touch via Facebook/Instagram</p><p><br></p><p>@thecommunitywellnesscompany</p>","author_name":"Community Wellness"}