Chrysalis Connection Katie Lawrance and Lauren Wybrow

We are both so passionate about improving and encouraging better body awareness. One of our favourite episodes from season 1 was Flowing with our Natural Cycles. We’ve had a great response from it and it’s opened up many conversations for us, both internally with our own bodies and externally with friends, students and colleagues.  We’ve since delved in even more, exploring the relationship we each have with our body and learning more about it through tracking the menstrual cycle.

In light of that, today we’ve invited Vanessa José along to share her own story ahead of a two part women’s circle event on cycle tracking that will take place online in early October.

Vanessa is a dedicated yoga student, teacher and co-founder of Ashtanga Yoga Porto. She has completed Women’s Circle teacher training and hosts circles to connect women with themselves, each other and teachings from yoga, meditation and the Sacred Feminine.

Connect with Vanessa: @vanessacjose @ashtangayogaporto 

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"The menstrual cycle is a reflection of your health. Learn what yours is trying to tell you." - Patrícia Lemos

Women's Circle: Cycle Tracking - How to track your menstrual cycle for better body awareness and emotional wellbeing - hosted by Vanessa Jose and Katie Lawrance

In this two part event, we'll explore a holistic approach to getting to know your body and your menstrual cycle to foster better body awareness and greater self-compassion

part one: Sunday 3rd October 5pm Portugal time


introduction to the menstrual cycle and the inner seasons analogy
how tracking the cycle can help us
sharing circle

part two: Sunday 10th October 5pm Portugal time


how to know which inner season you're in, how to recognise symptoms
helpful resources and further suggest reading
sharing circle



Connect with us: @chrysalisconnection  on Instagram (for original content, about us and events) or email us at chrysalisconnection.podcast@gmail.com

Original music by David Greenwood 2020. Edited remotely by Adam Lawrance.


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Today you're invited to listen in our our 'debrief' of the week we spent together in Porto, finally reunited again after 2 years. It's hard to believe we've cultivated such a significant friendship over mostly voice messages and podcast recordings!


what we got up to
reflecting how we have each changed in the last couple of years
having true FUN, the need for joy and play
feeling calm, held and free in the world
choosing calm & quiet over drama
navigating a chaotic and intense inner world
(finally!) understanding why we live where we do 
managing anxiety - stepping back and witnessing it
finding peace and comfort in Portugal
healing places and how they'll always be with us
emotional airport moments
packing light (or not), the longing to leave

As always, we speak personally, reflecting on ourselves, our friendship and our lives. We hope you feel inspired to reflect on your own journey, too. If you enjoyed this episode, why not send to a friend and chat about it together? This is your invitation to connect with us.

Connect with us: @chrysalisconnection  on Instagram (for original content, about us and events) or email us at chrysalisconnection.podcast@gmail.com

Original music by David Greenwood 2020. Edited remotely by Adam Lawrance.


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In this episode we welcome Trainee Counsellor & Life-Coach David Mahoney as our first guest of season two! In this hour long conversation we touch on sobriety, personal development, coming out and marathon training, returning to a topic we explored in season one: the importance of listening, empathy and holding space for one another.
You can follow David's gorgeous feed on instagram, @davidmahoneygram full of inspirational quotes, self-care reminders and bibliotherapy!

You can sponsor David for the Virtual 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon - he's raising money for the Mental Health Foundation. 



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Original music by David Greenwood 2020. Edited remotely by Adam Lawrance.


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We're kicking off season two by DOING HARD THINGS! In this episode we discuss approaching hard conversations, seeing them as opportunities for self-reflection and navigating the challenges that hard conversations entail.

We go over:


Imposter syndrome
Noticing where we’re feeling apprehension in our bodies and checking in with the body
Emotional dumping
The difference between what needs to be said and what needs to be heard
Practices that help us avoid emotionally dumping on one another
How we navigated a recent disagreement ourselves
Just how much we can unpack from a gap in communication between friends
Attachment styles and how we're aware of this
Making friends as introverts
The ABC for approaching hard conversations



Connect with us: @chrysalisconnection  on Instagram (for original content, about us and events) or email us at chrysalisconnection.podcast@gmail.com

Original music by David Greenwood 2020. Edited remotely by Adam Lawrance.


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We’ve invited David Greenwood onto Chrysalis Connection for a long and juicy chat. We get deep pretty quickly and talk about:


the meaning of life
childhood memories and advice for our younger selves
altering our consciousness
music
meditation
expectations 
what makes us who we are. 

We share our own views and speak from personal experience. This was a really enjoyable conversation for Katie and Lauren, we get really excited. if you’re up for it - it’s one hell of a ride.

We speak personally, we share our own stories and perspectives. Our hope is that you feel part of the conversation and that perhaps this episode can offer company, empathy and insight.



Connect with us: @chrysalisconnection  on Instagram (for original content, about us and events) or email us at chrysalisconnection.podcast@gmail.com

Original music by David Greenwood 2020. Edited remotely by Adam Lawrance.


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After an introspective period of almost hibernation, we’re back with an episode delving into the importance of listening, to ourselves, our bodies, and more compassionately to others.

We touch on:


language learning
yoga, human design
sobriety
processing emotions

We speak personally, we share our own stories and perspectives. Our hope is that you feel part of the conversation and that perhaps this episode can offer company, empathy and insight.

On TUESDAY 23.3.21 18:30GMT Katie and Lauren are hosting a virtual sharing circle: Self-care for Sobriety. A safe and supportive space to reflect and explore our own relationships with alcohol in a non-dogmatic, non-judgemental way. Details and tickets can be reserved on Eventbrite. All are welcome who come with an open heart and mind. 

Connect with us: @chrysalisconnection  on Instagram (for original content, about us and events) or email us at chrysalisconnection.podcast@gmail.com

Original music by David Greenwood 2020. Edited remotely by Adam Lawrance.


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