Yarns for the Soul
"Yarns" is a common way for New Zealanders to describe having a chat, a conversation. We might say 'I had a great yarn with Nicole the other day!'. For me, a yarn can go in many different directions, often including multiple tangents and side stories. It also involves having deeper discussions and diving into some vulnerability, before coming back up to a lighter level with some sarcasm or dark humour.
Yarns for the Soul was born out of a desire to champion more honest and vulnerable conversation (but also feel like you're sitting on a friend's couch with a cup of tea having a yarn with them- and that friend is me!).
I believe in the magic and power of story-telling, and everyone has stories that deserve to be shared with the world. We are all experts of our own lived experiences, and I hope by sharing these we can foster more curiosity and compassion for others and the world around us.
I yarn with my guests on a range of topics, often delving into subjects that are still considered socially taboo or not spoken about enough. In my mini-yarns, I also share parts of my own stories, and reflect on things that I'm learning while I continue to muddle my way forward and follow my nose!
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If you'd like to get in touch, or follow my journey, you can find me over in Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole. See you there!
Yarns for the Soul
Episode 33- Yarns on being childless not by choice (CNBC) and grief with Judi
On this episode I yarn with Judi about being childless not by choice. We dive into who this definition applies to, what it means, and how it can look in people's lives. Judi is an insurance expert turned grief coach currently based in New Zealand, and she shares parts of her own story and why she is part of the CNBC community.
We talk about the differences between people who are childfree vs. childless, and the specific type of grief that is associated with people who are childless not by choice. Judi talks about what helped her come to terms with a future and reality that she didn't want, and the tools that she now uses with her coaching clients.
If you're interested in learning more about the awesome work Judi is doing, you can check out her website here. You can also follow along her journey over on Instagram @embraceyourfuture_by_judi."
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You can also find me over on Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole. I would love to hear what resonated with you from this episode, ideas for future topics, or just get in touch for a yarn!
