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Live The Change with Sophie Benge:

Sophie Benge is an empowering force to be reckoned with. She is a seasoned veteran in the spa and holistic healing space. Her thirst for adventure led her to Hong Kong, where she was introduced to the spa industry. Here is where Sophie’s love for indigenous wellness was nurtured. Soon after, she began the role of Editor for Elle Decoration Magazine in Asia and is now a consultant in the international wellness spa industry. With over 25 years of experience under her belt, Sophie has pivoted her expertise to catering mid-life and menopausal women to help them reconnect with their bodies and femininity. Now as an energy guide, Sophie’s mission is to lift women up and motivate them to take charge of their feminine essence gracefully.

Some questions I ask:
How does menopause relate to women’s feminine nature?
How do we connect back to our bodies post childbearing?
What are key concepts to know for women to be able to embody their feminine essence?

In this episode, you will learn:
When we embody our feminine essence we connect with our body, allowing for a transformative moment
How to connect with your sexual energy by; slowing down, remaining present, and becoming aware of your senses
The four parts of the clitoris and its intention towards womanhood

Sophie’s 3 gems:
Balance
Do lovely things for your body throughout the day
Get out in nature

Live The Change with Janet Henson, Divorce and Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Coach

Being in a relationship with a narcissist is no easy feat; learning your partner is a narcissist is even worse, but leaving the relationship can be unfathomably difficult. Janet Henson’s profession is just that; she is a divorce and narcissistic recovery coach. She helps people equip themselves in making the hardest transitions of their lives by empowering, affirming, and providing support every step of the way. Having had her own ordeal with a narcissist, Janet uses her experience as a roadmap on how to recognize red flags and navigate their personalities. She specializes in narcissistic abuse, ex-pat divorces, and late-in-life divorces, and her mission is to lift people out of the hole that was dug by a charmer who became a harmer.

Some questions I ask:
In what ways has narcissism become widely known as a personality disorder? How can people identify it?
What would you say to someone who has a narcissistic person in their life?
What is your experience being in a relationship with someone who is a narcissist?
What would you say to people who are confronted by others for distancing yourself from the narcissist in your life?

In this episode, you will learn:
How to learn attributes of a narcissist; charming, clever, false compassion (the charmer and the harmer)
Narcissist can develop their personality from their upbringing; ie helicopter parents with high expectations, parent who are narcissistic themselves and adopted behavior
Narcissists tend to target people who are empathetic


Janet’s 3 gems of wisdom:
Listen to your gut instinct
Enjoy and appreciate life
Make sure to always keep healthy

Live The Change with Laura Shuckburg: Laura Shuckburg is an agent of change and a champion for thriving. She is a life coach and menopausal consultant for women in their midlife. At the age of 47, Laura began experiencing unexplainable symptoms of anxiety and brain fog that felt like borderline dementia though to her surprise, it was Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). In a decision to live life to the fullest, rather than resentment, Laura left her marriage in 2020 and set off to France with her dog, a van, and a new zest for life. With Marvellous Midlife and Menopause Hive, Laura’s goal is to inspire women to pave their own path to happiness and fulfillment as they journey through the most pivotal moment of their life.


Some questions I ask:
How has PMDD define your life?
What brought you to France? Why now?
How did you decide to live and run your business in a van?

In this episode, you will learn:
Understanding how Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder affects your life and state of being
The butterfly effect; why choices should always be examined carefully and come from a heartfelt place 
Why outright hatred or judgment towards a person is often a reflection of ourselves that we refuse to acknowledge

Laura’s 3 gems:
Listen to your body
Take up meditation 
Try to be happy with what is present