I've already written this missive three times because I keep trying to make myself sound like I know what I'm doing. Which is ironic, because what I actually want to tell you is that maybe the most healing thing we can do is stop trying to heal and start learning to be human together.
After over a decade as a therapist, I'm having a bit of a rebellion. Every time I write clinical notes, reducing someone's beautiful, complicated story into diagnostic notes, a part of me goes "But wait, we're not problems to be fixed - we're humans being gloriously, messily human."
And whilst Feeling Freedom has been successful, I keep hearing this smaller, truer voice saying "But I caaaaaaaan't keep showing up as just a therapist anymore."
So I'm dreaming up something different. Offerings for souls brave enough to stop running from their feelings. For people choosing authenticity over having-it-all-together performance. For anyone tired of being told to "look on the bright side" when they're sitting in actual wreckage.
What I'm thinking:
"Words in the Wilderness" - A companion podcast for those brave enough to leave the familiar path, featuring stories of choosing authenticity over safety
The Wilderness Companion (on digital platform)
Monthly deep dives into themes like reclaiming your voice, feeling your feelings, and breaking cycles - with live sharing circles, therapeutic poetry, and weekly content
Daily companionship through morning voice notes, evening reflections, and a supportive community for souls choosing authenticity over performance
Ongoing support with journal prompts, accountability partners, and safe spaces to share your messy, beautiful human experience without trying to fix it
Retreats for reclaiming your voice through story and tapping.
My awkward ask: Does this speak to something you recognise? Am I onto something? Is there a ‘yeah but, what I really would like is…?’ (If so, let me know what that is!)
Hit reply and tell me. Because honestly, I'd rather figure this out together than pretend I have it sorted.
When you’re full of self doubt,
Keep going.
For there is no way of knowing
When your
Dream or aspiration
May take form.
Yet to be in the
Collective heartbeat
Of faith
Holding yourself
With the tenderness
Of dawn light
Will allow
Your purpose
Your place
Your unique imprint -
Why you are here at all-
To show itself and
Leave the world in
No doubt.
You matter.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and feedback.
And don’t forget! I’m speaking at Story 2025 in Nashville and performing on 25th October in Dorking - so grab you tix and come and say hi!
That’s it for now,
‘Til next time
Jacky ✨