Posts Tagged ‘Story medicine’
CwL Ep 156 – A story about signs from the other side
When a friend called, a little frustrated that her long-awaited appointment with a medium had been hijacked by Nick (Lisa’s recently deceased husband), the message that she had from him and what immediately followed, left Lisa is no doubt that Nick was still around, in some capacity. There have been many examples of this since…
Read MoreCwL Ep 157 – A story from my son’s birth
Lisa didn’t get the births she wanted for her kids. The first lesson in surrendering as a mother was in the birth of her eldest son. But it was the words she heard from a midwife at the hospital as she was attempting to latch her son to her breast that changed the trajectory of…
Read MoreCwL Ep 152 – Am I profiteering from his death?
In this episode, Lisa shares the complexity around sharing the story of her former husband’s death. Not knowing when to share, what to share, and whether to share was an issue for her for a long time. You’ll hear about her journey from committing never to tell the story, to experimenting with her voice, to…
Read MoreCwL On the Road Ep 25 – Trip Rundown – The End
As 2023 comes to a close Lisa shares what she took from the year, and the trip, and will take with her into 2024. More brave choices, more being in life, more noticing the magic. Listen in and discover that this year, unlike the previous few, Lisa isn’t ‘hoping’ for a turning point. She’s had…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep 21 – The Changing Education System with Tonianne
On her last night in Munich, Lisa sat down with her longtime friend, Tonianne, a primary school teacher and very experienced instructional leader with a lifelong passion for education. In this rapidly changing world, how do we even begin to adapt our education system to set up our kids for future success? That’s the topic…
Read MoreCwL On the road Ep 12 – Some days are icecream days
Traveling with 3 kids is not all sunshine and lollipops. And not just for the parent. There are times when decision fatigue is high and stomachs are aching with hunger, and this was one of those days. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with…
Read MoreCwL on the road Ep 11 – Scandi Socialism: Life in Norway with Maria Doyle
Norway is known for its breathtaking fjords, Northern Lights, and… a tendency towards socialism. But is life greener, where it’s (pretty much literally) greener? Lisa dials in long time friend, Maria Doyle, who lives her life (and work) divided between her home on the West Coast of Australia, and with her long term partner in…
Read MoreCwL on the road Ep 10 – Do the Swedes have less problems? (with Lisa’s friend, Anna)
In a country where there seems to be loads of support for families (universal healthcare, great parental leave options, heavily subsidised childcare and free education) do the mothers feel less overwhelmed? Lisa sits down with her long time friend, and Swede, Anna to find out first hand whether or not life in progressive Sweden is…
Read MoreCwL on the road Ep 9 – Observations of life in Sweden
Sweden is often painted as this idyllic progressive planet and people friendly utopia, but is that the reality? In this episode, Lisa shares her observations of life in Sweden… and whilst it is a kind of progressive wonderland it’s certainly not all riding bikes and universal healthcare. Stay tuned for part 2 of Swedish observations,…
Read MoreCwL on the road Ep 8 – A lovely afternoon on the edge of Lake Biwa
On a very hot day in Japan, Lisa and the kids escape to Lake Biwa for some respite from the heat. She reflects on how it’s in the moments of simple perfection that the loss of Nick is most present. Continue your conversation with Lisa: Instagram | Facebook Know someone who would love this episode?…
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