S2, E8 - In Service To Embracing Our True Identity, with Natasha Stavropoulos.

This week, meet Natasha Stavropoulos, an openly trans woman and Integrative Counsellor in training.

She shares her journey of awakening through addiction recovery, how she came to understand that allowing herself to embody and express her true gender identity would be necessary for her survival. Natasha shares with us about her transition and the practices and processes which have supported her throughout this journey.

Natasha is a vital representative of being a living embodiment of our true identity and how that's of deep service to others.

If you have been impacted by what you receive in this episode, please don't hesitate to reach out. You can message me here or via info@clairedarnell.com.

Don’t forget to leave a comment, like, share and follow, and if you have friends who will benefit from hearing about Natasha's journey do let them know.

Natasha is happy to be in connection, you can find her on instagram @natashacomms and you can find out more about me @iamclairedarnell

S2, E7 - In Service To The Truth Within Our Sexuality, with Claire Darnell, Embodiment Mentor & Podcast Host.

This week, join yours truly as I share a short episode about my coming into awareness and journeying with my own sexuality.

For me 'coming out' was a wild initiation, an invitation to step into more truth and honesty than ever before. I had always considered myself as an open minded person, but still subjected myself to judgement and paranoia as I struggled to come to terms with the change that my queerness was about to bring.

And transformation is what it has brought, embracing my sexuality has been a homecoming, stepping into more resonance with my authentic self than ever before, it has been a permission slip, allowing me to remove societal restrictions, connect more deeply and honestly with others and heal parts of me that were just waiting for me to step into my truth.

I share this journey, because I know there are others who may be curious, or embarking upon their own journey. I trust that in sharing my story, you might come to understand, you are not alone, and you can live a life that's more aligned with your hearts truth and desires, you can move beyond shame and allow yourself the privilege of change and transformation.

As always, if you have been impacted by what you have heard in the episode, don't hesitate to reach out to me via my socials @iamclairedarnell on instagram, or via email if that's not your thing via info@clairedarnell.com

Most of all, take care and move slowly, you dont need to rush these things and be gentle with your beautiful heart.

So much love

Claire x

S2, E6 - In Service To Fashion, Freedom, & Finding Your Joy, with Jules Hawksworth

What an episode this is, join me and Jules as we talk Arts, Culture, Fashion, Motherhood and Finding yourself on the Dancefloor.

Having been a Fashion Historian for much of her life, Jules invites us to review our idea of what a woman in Academia is and should be. She challenges the notion of having to “tone down” your freedom of expression to be taken seriously, and is a well respected expert in her field. Jules is devoted to The Arts and sharing her passion for fashion, music and culture with others is a driver for the many projects she undertakes.

Jules is passionate about dance music and the UK club scene, which she’s been at the forefront of and loved for most of her life, she’s now using that love to ensure the future of UK clubbing stands a chance of survival. In addition to this, shes been a huge part of the infamous ‘Mums That Rave’ movement since its inception, and you’ll see her there on the dance floor, spreading joy at their events and reminding us all that we don’t have to hang up the raving shoes because we’re a Mum!

This episode is rich with Jules personal experiences of overcoming challenges within the educational system, juggling parenting whilst maintaining a sense of self, how she moved away from family in order to reassess her life, and how she came into resonance with what she really wanted for her life via embodiment practices and embracing creativity.

Jules is such a wonderful example of taking what you’re passionate about and making it your calling. I know you’ll find the discussion as inspiring as I did. And, we both hope to see you on the dance floor soon!

As always, don’t hesitate to reach out to either of us, if you would like some support around anything we have discussed in the episode.

And if you’d like to try some of the embodiment practices Jules speak to as being such an important part of her journey, feel free to get in touch with me via https://www.instagram.com/iamclairedarnell?igsh=bno1Z3g4cDFoOG53&utm_source=qr

You can find Jules over on Instagram via https://www.instagram.com/jules.hawksworth?igsh=dW0wcnF1ZHBqM3E1

Check out Mums That Rave here https://www.instagram.com/mumsthatrave?igsh=N2h6aHB2ajdoODNn

As always, from me to you with love

Claire 💋