The Mindful Isle Daisy Baker

In today's episode we're chatting about opting for a slower pace of life and the benefits of this.

My guest today is Tracey Groombridge, aka @mcleod9mentor - she's a mental health worker, a coach and a retreat facilitator.

In this episode, she shares her fun approach to gratitude, some of her biggest takeaways from working in mental health and developing Women to the Front retreats, empowering women and helping them slow down.

Tracey is a wonderful human and I loved this chat. She's got a wealth of knowledge and she has lots of wonderful insight to share. I hope you enjoy this chat and find some valuable takeaways.

If you'd like to learn more about Tracey's retreats: https://www.mcleod9mentoring.com.au/

The books she recommended were:


Atlas of the Heart by Brenee Brown
The Myth of Normal, Gabor Mate
Grit by Angela Duckworth
Living with it



This is actually the final episode for season three!

Thanks so much to everyone who has listened in this season and to all the wonderful guests I've had on.

It's a pleasure having these conversations about conscious living in Tasmania.

Be sure to follow me on Instagram @themindfulisle to stay up to date.

I'm so delighted to have a lovely long-time listener and supporter of the show on today, Renee Allan. You might know her as @cherrymumma from Instagram.

She's a mum of four, a teacher, lover of all things vintage and a passionate sewer.

In this episode we discuss where her love of sewing began and what inspired her to kick things up a notch and begin sewing all her clothes.

She's also part of Launceston's new circular fashion wonderland, the Redress Hub which she shares more about in this conversation.

Check out Renee's amazing creations on Instagram @cherrymumma and learn more about the Redress Hub here: https://www.facebook.com/ReDressHub/

I'll be back in your ears next fortnight with another episode about conscious living in Tasmania.

Art has an incredible power to challenge widely held perspectives and start important conversations.
In today's episode you'll hear from artist and proud Wiradjuri woman Brandi Salmon. She is flipping traditional portrayals of Indigenous people in art on their head.

Through her collection 'The Aunties' she has reimagined famous paintings such as The Mona Lisa, Girl with the Pearl Earring and the Birth of Venus, with Indigenous women as the subjects.

In this conversation, Brandi shares where the inspiration for the series came from, where she hopes to take it in the future and her take on fostering more positive representations of Indigenous culture in the media.

Check out her artwork here: https://brandisalmonart.com.au/

In today's episode you'll meet Bonnie Tuttle, a personal and business coach consulting with individuals, leaders, not for profits and small businesses. As you'll hear in this episode, she has worked across many industries and uses these skills to offer a mixed bag of services but on the whole, she's working to help people live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
In this conversation, Bonnie shares the framework she uses to help people live a life that lights them up, creating a conscious business with heart and what to do if you feel you're living in opposition with your values.
If you'd like to learn more about Bonnie's offerings visit: https://www.bonnietuttle.com.au/

In today's episode you'll meet Jayne Case, a mother of two and the creator behind the small business, Three Harveys.
She makes beautiful toys from Tasmanian driftwood which encourage imaginative play.
In this conversation Jayne shares where her passion for woodwork began, sustainably sourcing driftwood, tips for slow parenting and encouraging creative play, and some reflections on raising a Deaf child.
I'm so grateful to Jayne for sharing so openly in this episode, especially around her youngest son's Deafness. Conversations like this pave the way for a more inclusive and supportive community.

The book Jayne mentions is 'Boy' by Phil Cummings - you can watch him read it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Nr2cdYeQiI
If you'd like to check out Jayne's shop and creations: https://threeharveys.com/

A barista made coffee is a non-negotiable part of many people's day but have you ever stepped back to think about how much waste is generated from coffee grounds?
Today's guest Kimberley Eaton has seen this first hand through her work in the hospitality industry and together with her partner Elliot Gee, they founded Golden Brown, a community composting initiative, diverting coffee grounds from landfill.

In this conversation, Kimberley shares the mind-blowing amount of coffee grounds they've composted already, some tips for growing your composting confidence and her vision for the business' future.

If you'd like to get involved with Golden Brown's great work or view some of their helpful resources you can find more here: https://www.facebook.com/goldenbrowntas/