Be Free with Susi McWilliam Susi McWilliam

Join Oran and I as we chat the healing power of music and creativity. Oran shares how creativity and embracing her passion for music has supported her in processing and working through her PTSD journey. 

This episode is released the day after her second single is released “Set Free”. This single really relates to her PTSD journey. The spirit of set free is based on how Oran could move from rock bottom.

Oran is a mum to 3 boys, award winning business women, wife and leader. She shares and inspires us to embrace change and creativity, a life you feel passionate about and a life filled with opportunities for self expression.

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Watch the new single here: https://youtu.be/TgXVz3qe0bI 

Connect with Oran here: https://oran.co.uk/

Connect with Oran on IG: https://www.instagram.com/oran.co.uk/ 

Oran is a sonic storyteller who delves into the depths of human experience. With her distinct blend of vulnerability and unwavering authenticity. Born in Australia and raised in Moray, Scotland, Oran’s soaring vocals and laid-back blues phrasing meets a refreshing delivery of powerful lyrical imagery. 

Oran began writing new album Rebellious Rebirth in the summer of 2023 (after a decade-long pause) in response to a PTSD diagnosis, following a traumatic life event. Oran found solace in songwriting and states that her writing method differs from day to day, based on the starting point; varying from a melodic or lyrical idea that makes an emotional or ‘story’ point. Lyrics take the most time for Oran, which she describes as a slow process of repetition over weeks. Oran’s lyrics tend to focus on themes of love, loss and internal struggles.

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Friday 28th of June 2024

Universal Hall Findhorn – Artist In Spotlight ’24

 

Saturday 6th July 2024

Eden Court Under Canvas - Summer Festival – 

 

Thursday 25th July 2024

Tartan Heart Festival – Belladrum

HEART STAGE at 5.30 – 6pm

 

Monday 19th-25th August 2024

Edinburgh Festival FREE Fringe Event at the Strathmore Bar

7.45pm – 8.45pm daily from 19th to 25th of August 2024

Venue Address: 17 Iona Street EH6 8SG

Friday 20th September 2024

Findhorn Bay Arts Festival – Album Launch

 

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Listen to the episodes on apple here: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/be-free-with-susi-mcwilliam/id1587923194 

Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bwzRqYW9KmYcDqj5t5bLg?si=cd802ffcdd674163 

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Hello how are you? Today I wanted to share some top tips for those new to meditation, although this may be a helpful reminder to more seasoned meditators too. 

This week I have taught around 50 people meditation and interestingly about 25 of those had never meditated before. I’m super excited by this and delighted that many people are now looking to support themselves in this way. I could harp on all day about the benefits of meditation (I’ll save that for another podcast ;) 

As we start meditation for the first time we can encounter so many things and I wanted to give some top tips and dispel some myths too. 

Hear me share and support you with the following:

Tip 1: Distractions are normal.

Tip 2: Emotions

Tip3: Length of Practice

Tip 4: Posture:

Tip 5: Manage Expectations hyper drive and overwhelm. 

Questions: 

Should I Practise In person, Online or Self?

I’ve tried it before and I couldn't get it. Does that mean it's not for me?

I’m too old, I’m too young…..

Feel free to reach out to me with any questions you may have and I would love to answer them for you. 

I’ve popped some additional support and links below so feel free to check them out. 

If you would like me to personally support you online or in person please do reach out. 

Much love, happy meditating 

Susi xx

Additional Support:

Find and listen to my meditations here: https://insighttimer.com/susimcwilliam 

Are you a teacher or guide? Buy my meditation scripts book to support your sessions here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Guided-Meditation-Scripts-Therapists-Counsellors/dp/B0BCRZSKT6/ 

I found this book helpful and supportive;The Miracle of Mindfulness: The Classic Guide to Meditation by the World's Most Revered Master "Thích Nhất Hạnh" (please note this is an affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3xZz0dy



Tag me @susimcwilliamspiritandsoul 

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Hey My Loves,

Enjoy this bonus episode. Today I’m sharing my coping techniques for navigating changes and transitions. I have a lot to navigate currently and this is how I’m keeping sane. 

I discuss sacred ceremony and honouring endings and rituals and routines to support big life changes. 

Wishing you so much love

Susi xxx

Tag me @susimcwilliamspiritandsoul 

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Living a truly authentic life isn’t easy, it requires tough decisions, realigning and checking in and getting really honest with yourself about what’s important. 

Our ego really likes to step in when we look to trust our intuition and align.  It will try to pull you back to your current path over and over. 

Join me in this final episode for a while as I share my current decisions, how I’m stepping more into my alignment and my encouragement for you.

Check out my show notes for my free sacred circle event on Sunday 17th December 7.45pm sign up, and my free 3 days to self mini course 😍✨🦋

With Love

Susi xx

LINKS:

Connect with Susi 

Sign up for my free Sacred Circle Event here: https://www.spiritandsoul.me/metamorphosis 

Love the episodes and want to support more creation you can donate to Susi here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GKS9PNGYB22HN

Download my free 3 Days to Self Programme: https://www.spiritandsoul.me/pl/2148084224 

My facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1865088843718402 

Email me at spiritandsoul@live.co.uk 

Website: www.spiritandsoul.me     

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/befreewithsusimcwilliam  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susimcwilliamspiritandsoul  

Watch the episodes on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XqUswNFGaMrNaGaSwTl7w 

Connect with me or tag me @susimcwilliamspiritandsoul

I know many are struggling right now with feeling flat, heading for burnout and feeling fatigue and dissatisfaction. 

When we feel exhausted the last thing we want to do is take action. We often will numb out at these times, scrolling socials, eating rubbish food because we cant be bothered cooking good food. We will be in fight, flight or freeze. Maybe jumping between all these high stress states. 

Burnout has been a pattern that has played out through my life over and over again. Generally I feel I can take on so much until it bites me in the bum. So how do we get ourselves out of this situation and stay out of this situation? 

Join me as I share my 10 key areas approach! 

With Love

Susi xx

Additional Support

Boundaries Meditation: https://insighttimer.com/susimcwilliam/guided-meditations/creating-boundaries-affirmation-meditation 

Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/be-free-with-susi-m 

The Art of Rest Podcast: https://spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e/FJEq1MaDXEb 

BLOG: The Art of Rest; 7 Ways to Reduce Burnout: https://www.befreewithsusimcwilliam.com/post/the-art-of-rest-7-ways-to-reduce-burnout 

Connect with Susi 

Love the episodes and want to support more creation you can donate to Susi here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GKS9PNGYB22HN

Email me at spiritandsoul@live.co.uk 

Website: www.befreewithsusimcwilliam.com     

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/befreewithsusimcwilliam  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/befreewithsusimcwilliam 

Watch the episodes on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XqUswNFGaMrNaGaSwTl7w 

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Join me and Michelle Walsh the Happy Period Coach this is a conversation every woman needs to listen to! We discuss the pillars of female health, working with our cycles instead of against, is supplementation a support or not and a little bit of moon witchy woo chat too. Michelle is a nutritionist that specialises in supporting women's health. You're gonna love it! 

Connect with Michelle here:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michellewalshnutritionist/ 

Happy Hormone Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-hormones-podcast-with-michelle-walsh/id1650937633 

Website: https://newbodyandsoul.com/ 

Love the episodes and want to support more creation you can donate to Susi here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=GKS9PNGYB22HN

Email me at spiritandsoul@live.co.uk 

Website: www.befreewithsusimcwilliam.com     

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/befreewithsusimcwilliam  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/befreewithsusimcwilliam 

Watch the episodes on youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8XqUswNFGaMrNaGaSwTl7w 

Connect with me or tag me @befreewithsusimcwilliam