In this episode of the Embracing Uniqueness podcast, I interviewed Eva Rado, who specializes in supporting families in creating a collaborative and harmonious household. We discuss the importance of communication and curiosity in building strong relationships within the family.&nbsp; Eva introduces her framework called collaborative communication, which involves open and honest conversations about what is working and what isn't working in the household. They emphasize the need to listen to each other's perspectives and find solutions together. The goal is to create a sense of belonging and validity for everyone in the family.&nbsp; The conversation explores the importance of creating an accepting and non-judgmental environment within families and emphasizes the need to embrace uniqueness and acknowledge different perspectives. The speakers discuss the challenges of traditional family dynamics and the impact they can have on individuals. &nbsp; We also highlight the significance of collaborative communication and the benefits it brings to family relationships, along with leaning into gradual change and self-compassion in transforming household management and improving family dynamics. Stay ConnectedEva Rado began her working life in the corporate world and soon realised that her heart yearned to be its own boss. With over 23 years building, growing, working in and for small businesses, Eva has ridden all the waves of entrepreneurship while also enjoying family life as a wife and the mum of 2 gorgeous girls. Having experienced the overwhelm of managing everything in the family home as Mum, and then also trying to run her own business, Eva now supports business owners to make Household Management a whole Household Responsibility, so that one single person isn’t left carrying the full load, thus freeing time, energy and head-space to focus on business growth and income.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.evarado.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.evarado.com</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/evaradocom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/evaradocom</a> Gretel is a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 24 - Household Management as a Household Responsibility

This conversation is about creating a simple structure for neurodivergent solo moms who are focused on running their own business. I emphasise the importance of keeping the structure simple and acknowledges the challenges of balancing neurodivergence and parenting. I share my own experience and offers tips for setting up a daily structure, including pulling oracle cards, connecting with the body, talking or writing, posting on social media, and one-on-one connection. I encourages experimentation and finding what works best for each individual. Stay ConnectedGretel is a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel&nbsp;less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I use a unique blend of Human Design &amp; Somatic Trauma Healing modalities to support you to thrive. I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 21 - Setting up a Structure for Your Activities Each Day

In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with artist Helena Perry about her journey as an artist and teacher, and how she has embraced uniqueness and wellbeing through art. Helena discusses the importance of slowing down, connecting with nature, and noticing the beauty in everyday life. She shares how her art practice, particularly observational drawing, has become a form of meditation and a way to be present in the moment.&nbsp; Helena also talks about her recent exhibition and the concept of creating 'spells' through her artwork to invite connection and healing. In this conversation, Helena and Gretel discuss the importance of developing a vocabulary for self-reflection and creating distance from critical voices.&nbsp; We explored the power of drawing as a tool for self-expression and healing, emphasizing that it's not about creating masterpieces but rather about being able to identify and articulate what is happening within oneself. We also discuss the need to break away from the productivity paradigm and embrace a more compassionate and curious approach to life.&nbsp; Helena highlighted the importance of inner child work and the potential for personal and societal transformation through self-exploration and connection. Stay ConnectedHelena Perry creates paintings that are magic Spells, the culmination of hours of research, attention and intention, helping you call into your life what you need. I am also an experienced teacher and currently&nbsp;run online courses that explore how we’re wired, the practice of meditation&nbsp;and drawing from observation. I hope my output brings you back to yourself. Helping you slow down, cherish magic moments and connect&nbsp;to something&nbsp;deeper. My website:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.helenaperry.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.helenaperry.co.uk</a>My Everyday Magic Paintings:&nbsp;<a href="https://helenaperry.co.uk/pages/everyday-magic-series" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://helenaperry.co.uk/pages/everyday-magic-series</a>My workshops:&nbsp;<a href="https://helenaperry.co.uk/collections/workshops" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://helenaperry.co.uk/collections/workshops</a>&nbsp;My next&nbsp;4 week online course starts September 29th 2024. Booking opens 1st July 2024 You can also find timelapses of me actually creating the work on my social media:&nbsp;Instagram&nbsp;<a href="http://helenaperry.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">helenaperry.uk</a>Facebook: Helena Perry Art UKand on Youtube:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Eac5k1RBsZOCCOBK30Lug" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Eac5k1RBsZOCCOBK30Lug</a> Gretel is a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 20 - Art as Meditation to Connect with Something Deeper

Episode 19 - What it takes to get out of survival mode In this episode, I talk about ‘survival mode’ and how to get out of it. I share my personal experience as a solo mom and the constant responsibility and pressure she faced. Survival mode is characterized by constant activation and the inability to relax or feel safe. I emphasise the importance of noticing, acknowledging, and allowing the feelings associated with survival mode and suggests techniques such as humming, movement, and exploring patterns to help move the energy through the body.&nbsp; I also highlights the need to work with a therapist or somatic practitioner to go deeper into these patterns. Moving out of survival mode is a process of building capacity and relating to one's experience in a different way, regardless of external circumstances. Stay ConnectedGretel is a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel&nbsp;less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I use a unique blend of Human Design &amp; Somatic Trauma Healing modalities to support you to thrive. I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 19 - What it takes to get out of 'Survival Mode'

In this conversation, Kath Mcintyre and I discuss parenting and running a business while also navigating the challenges of having a unique child. Kath shares her experience of raising a son with autism and the strategies she used to support him. They emphasize the importance of understanding and adapting to the child's needs, building a strong parent-child relationship, and finding a supportive community. Kath also shares specific strategies she used, such as creating social stories and using play to introduce new foods.&nbsp; Kath shares strategies for helping children overcome food aversions and social anxieties and emphasizes the importance of making the experience fun and allowing children to lean into their own unique ways of exploring and interacting with food and social situations. She also discusses her approach to video creation, focusing on simplicity and storytelling. She encourages individuals to speak from the heart and connect with their audience on a deeper level.&nbsp; Overall, the conversation highlights the power of connection and the importance of embracing one's uniqueness. Stay Connected After 20+ years in the film &amp; TV industry, I’ve learnt a thing or two about how to tell stories and create powerful content. By working on over $30M worth of productions I’ve cracked the code on how to use storytelling in your videos. She will assure you there is only one way to create genuine and heartfelt video content that truly resonates with your ideal clients. By mastering the art of storytelling through your videos, you’ll be able to create a deeper emotional connection with your audience, so they remember you and want to work with you. Here is her web page: <a href="https://kathmcintyre.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://kathmcintyre.com</a> Gretel is a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 18 - Real Approaches to Parenting in Relationship with Your Child

Because the parent-child relationship is so important for you both

A NEW EPISODE is up on the Embracing Uniqueness with Greteljane Podcast In this episode, I discuss my take on the parent-child relationship and the importance of allowing children to be themselves without needing to be any different. So often we have expectations of our children that may be unconscious about how they should be in the world and what they need to do to be successful. We want the best for our children. But what we often don't realise is that rather than pass on our own expectations, that we more than likely received from our own parents, or society or both, we can support our kids to find their own way that is right for them. When we do this, we set our kids up for being able to develop the confidence to find their own path knowing that we are there to provide them with the support they need. I share my own experiences as a solo mom and also talk about the fact that children are here to teach us more than we are here to teach them a lot of the time. This might be a new concept for many of us, including me, because we have been taught that the opposite is true. I encourage parents to tune into their own responses to their children's behaviour and to notice any expectations they may have. By embracing their children's uniqueness, parents can create a path to authenticity and change the narrative for future generations. You can listen on most major podcast platforms. Stay ConnectedGretel is a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel&nbsp;less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I use a unique blend of Human Design &amp; Somatic Trauma Healing modalities to support you to thrive. I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 17 - On supporting our relationship with our children

with Andrea Horvath

In this episode of the Embracing Uniqueness podcast, I chat with Andrea Horvath, an incredible woman who helps ambitious women find their true calling and make a career transition. Andrea shares her own journey of leaving the corporate world and discovering her passion for coaching.&nbsp; We discuss the importance of embracing your uniqueness and finding what lights you up. And also touch on the challenges of being a single parent and the need for authenticity in a world that often encourages conformity. Andrea emphasizes the power of following your intuition and not letting anything stand in your way.&nbsp; Our conversation explores the importance of embracing and honoring our unique energy and individuality. It highlights the need to understand ourselves, have compassion for ourselves, and set up our lives in alignment with who we truly are.&nbsp; We dive into discussing the challenges of trying to fit into societal boxes and the impact of not accepting ourselves, and emphasize the ripple effect of embracing our authenticity and how it can inspire others to do the same. Our conversation concludes with the idea that change starts with nurturing our own seeds and supporting others on their journey. Enjoy! Stay ConnectedAndrea Horvath is a Career Transition Coach who helps badass women determine their soul aligned career or business. She helps bring them into alignment with the work that they came here to do, and then helps them confidently make that transition. Even if they have no idea of what that looks like or how to get there. Her signature framework, helps women connect with who they really are at their core and teaches them how to make decisions that are in alignment with who they are and what they actually want. Through that process a new career vision is born and then created. Andrea was a Certified Professional Accountant in the corporate world, managing budgetsbetween $10M-$20 and realized she was totally unhappy and unfilled. By all outsideappearances she was successful, but she felt completely empty on the inside. From that place she began searching for and ultimately, finding the answers of how to feel completely excited and passionate about her career again. She first started her business as a side hustle around her 9-5 corporate job and since then has been able to transition to full-time and do what she absolutely loves and help other women step into their power and follow their hearts. She lives in Vancouver, BC as a solo parent with her two teenage daughters. Gretel is a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 16 - Operating from your own authentic energy

A big part of the self-healing journey

In this short but sweet episode, I share some thoughts on self-trust, which is something that comes up in a lot of my client sessions and in my own work. I discuss the importance of self-trust and its connection to self-love, self-belief, and self-acceptance and emphasize the need to explore and understand our inner world, including the parts of ourselves that don't feel okay or don't trust. I also highlight the significance of processing anger and rage as part of the self-trust journey and encourage listeners as always, to drop into their bodies, notice sensations, and acknowledge whatever is present without judgment. The episode concludes with questions for self-reflection on areas of self-trust and the feelings associated with it. Get in touchI am a Relationship Coach &amp; Trauma Therapist helping neurodivergent single mums running their own business to feel&nbsp;less stressed and more confident creating a life they love for themselves and their kids doing what they love without constant overwhelm, burnout or needing hide their authentic self from the world.&nbsp; Website: <a href="http://www.greteljanecoaching.com.au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.greteljanecoaching.com.au</a>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/greteljanecoaching</a> I use a unique blend of Human Design &amp; Somatic Trauma Healing modalities to support you to thrive. I’m looking forward to seeing you shine your unique magic out into the world in your own unique way. Gretel xx

Episode 15 - Some thoughts on Self-Trust

A Conversation with published author Melissa Gijsbers about her unique approach to creative writing for wellness

In this conversation, Melissa Gijsbers shares her experience of receiving messages growing up and how they impacted her sense of self. She discusses the influence of societal expectations and the pressure to fit into predefined roles. Melissa also talks about her journey of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD and the challenges of finding her true identity. She highlights the importance of representation in books and how seeing herself in a story for the first time had a profound impact on her. She also discusses the power of neurodivergent stories and the impact of representation in books and media, and emphasizes the importance of diverse stories and experiences and the need for neurodivergent motherhood stories. Melissa also shares her work in creative writing workshops and the role of writing for wellness and creative expression. She encourages children and adults to explore their creativity and change narratives through storytelling. Our conversation also highlights the healing potential of writing and the importance of play and fun in the creative process. Introducing MelissaMelissa Gijsbers is an author, booklover, and advocate for creative writing and reading as tools for wellbeing and mental health. With over a decade of experience, Melissa has inspired individuals aged 8 to adults to unleash their creativity through creative writing. As a published author and late diagnosed autistic &amp; ADHD woman, Melissa brings a unique perspective to the table. Breaking free from conventional norms, Melissa passionately believes that creative writing and reading should be joyful experiences, far from the rigid structures often associated with English classes.&nbsp;&nbsp;Website:&nbsp;<a href="http://melissagijsbers.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">melissagijsbers.com</a>Facebook:&nbsp;<a href="http://facebook.com/melissagijsbers" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">facebook.com/melissagijsbers</a>Instagram:&nbsp;Instagram.com/melissagijsbers I hope you enjoy this episode of the Embracing Uniqueness Podcast. Find Gretel at www.greteljanecoaching.com.au.Talk soonGretel xx

Episode 14 - The Power of Creative Writing for Wellness

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