Sisters Across The Pond

08/03/2021

04/03/2021

Yesterday mornings face!

As we released our 2nd part of our menopause discussion (head to Anchor.fm, Spotify, YouTube etc. To listen) I'm on my 3rd day of my period!

My journey as a female has been fairly smooth sailing. I started my periods when I was about 11/12 and I was so lucky that I never experienced menstrual cramps until I got into my mid to late 20s!

However, things definitely took a turn and I started to, infrequently, have cramps and back ache and sore breasts... the usual for most women!! My changes really came when I would bleed post exercise, it was confusing and so I went for pap smears and they noticed my cervix was eroding!
Sounds great I know!!! 🤣🤣 though once it was cauterized (it didn't hurt) life returned to some kind of normality for me!

Now in my mid 30's the path has changed again. This last year my cycle has been unpredictable, inconsistent and I've had a few tests all of which have come back "within normal ranges" so who knows what is going on? Could it be Covid stress, perimenopause, have I miscarried and not known? All of these things are floating round my head!

Needless to say this journey at times can be hella confusing and I feel like I'm one of the luckier ones!!

So here's to the ladies out there who are confused, who can't figure out their bodies, I see you and I hear you!! And to the ladies who feel lucky like me! I see you too and acknowledge that we need to talk about these things even if we feel lucky because conversations and open communication bring us together ❤

03/03/2021

It's here our first guest on our podcast.. we're so delighted to get this out!
Thank you so much for your openness and honesty Janine.. ❤
Take a listen, subscribe, leave us a comment, share....
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GLBkiXiwVz4&feature=share

2 Sisters, 2 countries, 2 time zones. Sisters Laura and Katie share their life experiences to show that distance means nothing.In this episode the sisters sp...

02/03/2021

Gorgeous, bright & blue, clear skies. My walk outside in these conditions really makes my heart smile. I feel like the clear skies really energises me from the inside out. I think, breathe and move with clarity.
Standing outside feeling the warmth from the sun on my skin, the cool air journeying through my body with each inhalation.

Breathe in the cool, revitalising and freshness
Breathe out the stagnant, trapped feelings

Have a beautiful day..
🙏

26/02/2021

Don't forget to listen to our episode 8 -
2 Early for Menopause?

A fab discussion between us sisters..
AND..........
there'll be a part 2 coming in a couple of days.
Our first guest on the podcast - the beautiful Janine, a great big thank you for sharing her experiences. Very honest & well worth a listen everyone..
🙏

25/02/2021

Fabulous topic coming tomorrow! Discussing menopause from our perspective.xx
Follow us, subscribe, listen, share and so on.....

25/02/2021

I'm excited!
Subscribe you tube, listen on Spotify, anchor fm, apple, Google.. xx

19/02/2021

17/02/2021

Walking towards the sunrise this morning was wonderful. The same time 2 weeks ago I would have been walking in darkness.

There's always hope that change is coming. Of course, some changes are difficult and some are eagerly awaited. But just as certain as death and taxes, change is a constant, time goes on and we find ways to adapt.

As I walked along the frozen footpath I noticed the huge shards of ice which the river has pushed up onto the riverbanks. I noticed the ice forming on the rocks below the surface of the now, slow flowing river. And I thought about how Yin and Yang ☯️ are so intertwined.

Yin is the feminine, softer side of life. If Yang is fire then water is Yin. The Sun - Yang, the Moon - Yin... and so on. However, within Yin there's a tiny bit of Yang to maintain balance and vice versa. This I witnessed this morning.

The slow, steady, cool, Yin river meandering along has become too cool and in spots the ice was so thick (too much Yin) so it mustered its Yang energy and pushed those large ice chunks out of the way so it could continue on its journey.

How often in life do we need to muster our Yang energy to push through stagnant routines? How do we maintain the balance of Yin and Yang within ourselves?

Some things to think about this fine Wednesday 🌜🌞🌛

16/02/2021

The beautiful Katie posted a lovely, honest post on her reflections on being 'alone' yesterday. After reading her post I went to indulge in some me time - a bubble bath with an audio book. Spookily the chapter in my book was about being alone and lonely people.
I think we share a sixth sense sometimes...
This is definitely a podcast we need to explore.. Alone - being lonely.
Also our weird sixth sense could make a good podcast too..😆

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15/02/2021

What does it mean to me to be alone?

I'm currently reflecting on how "alone" I am in the world. I know that at first glance this can seem bleak and even a little scary.

However, if we are all truly individual and our experiences are indeed unique then it's only logical that we alone can process our emotions.

As a social person I very much believe that I am safe with others, I believe that the group will protect me and I will, more often than not, put the 'group' need above my own. So suddenly reflecting that I'm truly the only person who understands me is a very new concept that I am exploring.

I'm actually OK with being alone in my thoughts, of course sometimes it's scary and a little weird if I'm honest, but I'm OK with it.

Because I alone have to be ready for the work or it won't get done. Support is welcome and can be helpful. However, it starts with me!

14/02/2021

Hey beautiful followers, who'd have thought that us 2 northern gals have a podcast..😳

11/02/2021

A little something we're organizing. Get in touch for more information!

07/02/2021

I'm so grateful to have the technology, time and most importantly an amazing relationship with my sister which in turn enables us to fulfil this great venture!

Please share our podcast far and wide!

Subscribe to our YouTube channel too as new things coming soon. Don't miss out subscribe today..
Happy days. 👭🎤🙏

07/02/2021

Available over multiple platforms Spotify, Apple & Google Podcasts, Anchor fm, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Enjoy your Sunday!

05/02/2021

Facebook has given me this beauty today; the first tagged photo with my sister on fb. This was 14 years ago..😳

Don't forget we're going live tonight on Instagram at 7pm UK / Noon Canada MST.
Have a great day and see you later.

04/02/2021

Yes that's right we're going live on Friday at 7pm on Instagram.
Join us and throw some questions our way!

02/02/2021

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31/01/2021

My sister gave me this hat, it's my favourite! I can't wait for the cold weather to arrive so I get to wear it; it is well worn and loved.
Why do I love it so much?
It brings joy to me as I have always had a deep connection with my sister but wearing this hat reminds me of our beautiful sisterly bond. Even though she's miles away, she perches on my head for those wintery walks.🥰

What brings connections to the surface for you?

29/01/2021

This is the gorgeous photo which Katie and I talked about on our podcast "cheeks"... big love to all the family...❤

29/01/2021

Enjoy..🙏

28/01/2021

27/01/2021

Full hearts and much gratitude! Thank you for listening to us chat, laugh, sing and share ourselves with you 🙏❤️🥰

26/01/2021

Keep your experiences flooding in we're loving reading your messages..😍

25/01/2021

Lovely words from one of our listeners...💕

24/01/2021

In episode 3 Both Laura and Katie discuss their first experiences of yoga. Let us know about yours ❤️🙏

22/01/2021

It's true... Episode 3 Available now!!

21/01/2021

We're having a blast.. please follow us on insta and subscribe to our YouTube where you'll get a new episode every Friday..🎤

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