Automatic Sliding Sentence
Visionary. Counsellor. Shaman. TEDx Speaker. Coach. Lived Experience Advocate. Voice Alchemist. Awakener. Elder. Pre-published Author.

I'm a phoenix. A shapeshifter. A powerful activator of change.

But, before I embraced my power and purpose, I was lost in victimhood, fighting to feel relevant, and angry with the world.

My self-perpetuating trauma loop of unconscious patterns and behaviours brought me to a crossroads.

Yield and live or cling and die.

Hello siStar

I’m Dawn. A wild and intense soul. A fierce and tender heart. A grateful and passionate recovHered woman.

I wear my healing proudly and talk about it readily. I have no fear of the past. I don't hide my scars.

I was born as the sun was rising, transitioning night into day. It is from this liminal place that I was blessed with my soul gift of transitioning people from shadow into light.

I’ve journeyed through the debilitating effects of sexual abuse, violence and betrayal. My dissociative and disembodying pain killing strategies of anorexia and obsessive exercise, nearly killed me.

The revolutionary and transformational acts of radical self-acceptance, relentless self-compassion, and soul-aligned self-actualisation, saved my life.

Because I learned to soften and show mySelf kindness, my children still have their mother, I've lived to meet my grandchildren, and I've evolved into the most glorious version of me yet.

I'm curious about you. Woman to woman, sister to sister, we are here to hold each others stories in soft, reverent hands. Reach out and tell me yours.

WORK WITH ME

I only realised the extent of the effect of trauma and my early experiences when I was writing my memoir, Wild Soul Revolution. Before then I'd labelled my relentlessly driven work ethic, perfectionism and militant self-discipline as enviable attributes.

Now, steered by inner wisdom, I'm focused and effective from a place of balance and harmony. I offer clarity and insight and provide inspiration and motivation without compromising my energy or wellbeing.

MY WILD SOUL WAS BORN WITH MATCHES IN HER POCKET. I LIGHT FIRES. THAT'S NOT GOING TO CHANGE. BUT NOWADAYS, THE FIRES I LIGHT ARE FIRES OF REDEMPTION.

My Training and Experience

I'm a qualified trauma informed counsellor and trained in numerous psycho-therapeutic models including Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, Polyvagal Theory, Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hakomi, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Family Constellations and Equine Assisted Therapy.

I'm an expert on food and body image having 30 years of lived experience with anorexia. I was qualified and mentored by eating disorder trailblazer Carolyn Costin, of the Carolyn Costin Institute USA, and have hundreds of hours of counselling experience in this field.

I've trained in multiple metaphysical schools including, Celtic shamanism, Usui Reiki Master, Energy Healing, Chakra Alignment, Sound Healing, Therapeutic Dance, Medicine Drumming and Voice Transformation.

I’m a TEDx speaker and my first book, Wild Soul Revolution, is in the pre-publishing phase.

I'm an ex-professional dancer, internationally acclaimed fitness coach, and athlete.

FIND OUT MORE

Thank you for getting to know me a little better. Now, I'd like to hear about you. Reach out and introduce yourSelf.

Random Facts About Me

  • I'm mum to 3 adult children - 2 daughters and a son
  • I am GranStar to 2 beauty-full grandsons and a granddaughter.
  • I live in New Zealand but am a Celt with Scottish and Irish heritage.
  • I have 2 dogs, a cat, and a horse. I love all animals.
  • I LOVE to dance. You ain't seen nothing till you've seen me on the dance floor!
  • I love the ocean, the sun, good food, cold beer and a belly laugh
  • I'm a social justice warrior
  • I am a Cancer sun, Cancer rising, Scorpio moon, INFP and Enneagram 8

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