From Prada Shoes to Purpose

I'm sitting in the Producer's meeting at Anglia TV HQ in Norwich, UK circa 2000...
I'm (usually) rocking around London town in my Prada shoes, hanging out with celebrities, guest lists and film premieres galore.
My life LOOKS like a dream come true.
In reality, it's a living nightmare...
I'm working at least 70 hours a week, partying like a nutter.
SO many ailments, mainly caused by insomnia (or so I thought).
I'd have holistic treatments every week, only to knock myself out of whack almost immediately.
I was hoping I'd get the answer and healing I needed for a question I didn't even know I had
Back to the meeting...
I was producing Trisha; a "Jerry Springer" type show, where guests come on and broadcast their woes (in the name of entertainment). I never felt good about it.
I'd make sure that my guests left the building in a better state than when they arrived, so I'd encourage them to see the show's counsellor.
In that meeting, the words that changed my life were uttered:
"The counselling budget has been cut."
I handed in my notice immediately - no plan, no savings, just a hopeful heart and a vague dream.
I'd worked my way up the ladder of success, only to find that it was leaning against the wrong building (thanks Stephen Covey).
I couldn’t pretend I was making a difference in the world (and in hindsight, how naive I was, thinking that one counselling session would help my guests). I wondered how much good I could do if I was spending even a few hours a week doing what I loved…
So, after some procrastination, I embarked on a 3-year Shiatsu diploma.
Shiatsu was my favourite therapy to receive, and I realised I loved to practice it too. I loved the empirical evidence and immediate changes - just by holding a pressure point, or a stretch!
Sleep improves
Pain disappears
Peace of mind returns
Over the years I've studied more healing and coaching modalities than there are days in the month.
I created three practices in London, including on prestigious Harley Street, and I attracted clients who had similar issues, as I specialised in all the side effects of insomnia.
I also worked on a part-time basis for the NHS, offering these modalities for those with substance misuse issues, as well as sharing my skills with a charity for the same audience.
Since I left the media industry in 2000, I've been on a wonderful (and healing) adventure. I took a detour around menopause time, when some symptoms reappeared, and I realised that insomnia, anxiety, depression and becoming overweight actually stemmed from a dysregulated nervous system.
My dysregulated nervous system (which I'd put down to being an HSP (highly sensitive person), and empath), was caused by unconscious childhood trauma.
Finally it cried out to be brought to the light. However, rather than focusing on it, becoming victim, and heading down the path of therapy again, I chose to create instead.
I asked (my guides) for help, and a dream guided me to follow my heart and embark on an Ecstatic Dance DJ training.
I have wanted to DJ since my 20s when I went to raves, and marvelled at my friends' skills during our chill-out sessions. My love for Ecstatic Dance was born at its birthplace; Kalani, on the Big Island in 2011. I was on an almost life-long travel adventure, and as well as studying with the shamans there, I connected deeply with the culture, the Gods, Goddesses, especially Pele who lives in the Volcano. Dance and music have saved my life more times than I care to remember.
I also embarked on a Somatic Therapy & Coaching Diploma, getting a distinction (covering many things including Breathwork and Dance Movement Therapy). As well as my traditional coaching and healing practice, I now run Ecstatic Dances, Cacao Ceremonies and corporate 'raves'.
Ecstatic Dance and cacao are often at the heart of my offerings.

"Music is medicine for the soul"

Plato
It blows my mind that still, 30 years after finding my first love and passion (60s music, R&B, Jazz and driving around London on my dream-come-true 60s scooter - part of the 80s mod revival), I'm STILL finding 'the best thing ever' experiences. Each time I think 'surely this is the last one now' lol, but they continue!
If you are seeking deep sleep, vibrant health, and a life you love, I might just be the trusted guide to help you on your journey.

Much love,
Geraldine x

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