Send us a text In this episode, I share techniques from the therapy room this week that a have helped clients move out of their mind / unhelpful patterns so they can drop into their bodies. The techniques: Letters to your body Intrusive thoughts as the bully Interject the automatic loop Find your feet Let me know if you try! Join the free female sexuality telegram group HERE Drop me a Dm or email for more information on my UK 2026 somatic female sexuality retreat Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma ...
Jun 15, 2025•35 min
Send us a text Join me for this yummy conversation with Fiona Mccoss, where we dive into the realms of wild feminine embodiment, sexuality, and reclaiming power through archetypes. Fiona shares her journey as a women's mentor, highlighting the importance of understanding sexuality as something far deeper than just the physical, and the necessity of reconnecting with the wild woman within. Together, we explore the complexity of the whore archetype, the dark feminine, and the power of authenticity...
Jun 08, 2025•58 min
Send us a text In this episode, I share my transformative experience at a sexuality retreat centred on de-armouring and emotional exploration. I talk about the Gaia Method, a body-oriented approach to healing, and reflect on powerful themes like intimacy, consent, and reclaiming personal power. This journey led me into deep self-discovery, understanding the connection between sexuality and self-love, and breaking free from societal expectations around female sexuality. I open up about the emotio...
May 25, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Coach, Author and Speaker Tamu Thomas as she shares her powerful journey from burnout to self-empowerment. Together, we explore how societal pressures affect women's well-being and how tools like journaling can support self-discovery and healing from limiting beliefs. Tamu speaks beautifully about the role of pleasure in empowerment and the importance of rebuilding trust with oneself to reconnect with the body and access deeper satisfac...
May 11, 2025•50 min
Send us a text In this episode of Wild and Whole, I'm joined by the amazing Angel, a holistic practitioner and bodyworker, as we explore the profound importance of touch in healing. We discuss how touch influences emotional and physical well-being, emphasising the need for safe, authentic connections and personal awareness of our own needs. Our conversation covers the therapeutic benefits of bodywork, how trauma impacts the body, and the essential role of creating safe healing spaces. Angel shar...
Apr 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text Welcome to this short episode where I explain felt sense and guide you through a somatic exploration. I share the importance of tuning into bodily sensations and building awareness of one's internal landscape, and noticing what's going on in your body. JOIN MY FREE 5 DAY EMBODIED EXPERIENCE - Wild, Wise & Whole. A transformative 5-day experience exploring the deep connection between the nervous system, the feminine experience, and the body. Sign Up Somatic Psychotherapist, Tra...
Mar 30, 2025•23 min
Send us a text In this episode, I'm joined by the amazing Emma Mumford, award-winning life coach and manifestation expert who joins me to delve into the transformative power of manifestation and the law of attraction. Emma shares her personal journey from struggling with anxiety and debt to becoming a successful life coach and author. We discuss the importance of inner work, the five steps of manifestation, and how to navigate the challenges of letting go and trusting the process. We also discus...
Mar 23, 2025•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or triggered? In this episode of Wild, Wise & Whole , I’m sharing simple somatic tools you can use to calm your nervous system and find immediate relief in moments of stress. You’ll learn quick, practical techniques to regulate anxiety, soothe emotional overwhelm, and shift out of reactive states—without needing to talk yourself out of it. I’ll guide you through methods like the 4-7-8 breath for anxiety , grounding through the 5 senses , and hand-...
Mar 16, 2025•41 min
Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Starling, a gorgeous human being, a pop singer and a creativity mentor, to explore the importance of embracing creativity in all areas of life and overcoming the blocks that hold us back from reaching our full potential. We dive into how childhood narratives shape self-belief, the tension between authenticity and attachment, and the cultural influences that impact our financial mindset. Starling shares the significance of financial clarity and buil...
Mar 09, 2025•56 min
Send us a text Join me for another solo episode as I explore the intricate relationship between people-pleasing, boundary-setting, and the nervous system giving a perspective you may not have heard before. If you struggle to say no, worry about judgment, don't want to let people down and have non-existent boundaries despite how hard you try this is for you In this episode, I explain how the fawn response, particularly prevalent among women, influences behaviours and emotional responses and how t...
Mar 02, 2025•50 min
Send us a text In this episode of Wild and Whole, I share practical techniques to reduce stress and promote grounding. I emphasize the importance of breathing, slowing down, physical movement, and grounding techniques to help manage everyday stressors. (The technique I forgot the name of is horse breath) Let me know if this helps on IG More details on R&R (Restore & Reconnect: A Nervous System Journey) Cohort 2 Starting 28th April 2025 Follow me on social media @justlydsx Somatic Psychot...
Feb 23, 2025•22 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Send us a text This Week I'm joined by my amazing Client Leah Gregory, a phenomenal high-ticket sales strategist who helps heart-lead business owners scale and sell with simplicity and integrity. In this episode, we discuss her journey in awakening and embodying her feminine power, discussing the impact this has had on her business and sales growth and how she now shows up as a mother and woman in her life in such a different way. We discuss noticing when we operate with wounded energy in busine...
Feb 17, 2025•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text This week, I'm back with another amazing guest episode. I'm joined by Erin, a somatic coach who works with women on relational attachment, cycle, and nervous system healing. In this episode, we discuss the link between the female body and nervous system health, which is fundamentally missing from much of the nervous system space. We geek out and chat about the intricate relationship between a woman's cycle, and how each phase can be worked with somatically to enhance trauma healin...
Feb 09, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Send us a text One year after navigating deep trauma, I’m reflecting on the biggest lessons that have shaped my healing, growth, and sense of self. In this episode, I share the three most powerful insights I’ve learned in the past year—lessons that continue to transform my life. We’ll explore: Patience - Why true healing happens on its timeline, not on a deadline. Creating Safety to Break Cycles - How nervous system regulation and inner safety help us stop repeating the past. Choosing Yourself &...
Feb 02, 2025•54 min•Ep. 92
Send us a text Have you ever felt emotionally numb, constantly fatigued, or stuck in patterns of avoidance—and wondered why? These subtle signs often go unnoticed, but they’re your nervous system’s way of asking for support. In this episode of Wild, Wise & Whole , I share three surprising signs your nervous system might be struggling and what they mean for your body and mind. You’ll learn how to recognize these quiet cues, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and explore practica...
Jan 26, 2025•46 min•Ep. 93
Send us a text Join me for the first guest episode of 2025. This week, I am joined by the amazing Nisaraga Dobosz. Nisarga is a bodywork therapist, specialising in Myofascial Energetic Release and deep tissue work. He is also an experienced teacher of Lomi Lomi Nui massage, trained with Gabor Mate as a compassion inquiry practitioner and a facilitator on the Bio-dynamic trauma release breathwork training. He has been practising bodywork, breathwork, meditation, and tantra for over 20 years. In t...
Jan 19, 2025•55 min•Ep. 92
Send us a text In this episode of Wild, Wise & Whole , I’m sharing why your nervous system craves stability and how to shift from rigid goal-setting into intentions that feel grounded and expansive. We’ll explore the difference between goals vs. intentions, how to honour both, why drastic changes often backfire thanks to your nervous system, and how to set aligned goals that honour your body’s natural rhythms. I’ll also explain some nervous system-friendly practices to help you build a feeli...
Jan 12, 2025•59 min•Season 3Ep. 91
Send us a text The New Year often comes with big expectations, but what if January isn’t the time to hustle or overhaul your life? In this episode of Wild, Wise & Whole , I explore the pressure to “start fresh” and how it can leave us feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, and out of sync with our natural rhythms. I’ll share why winter is a season for rest and reflection, not forcing change, and how aligning with your nervous system can help you set expansive and sustainable intentions. We’ll al...
Dec 31, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 90
Send us a text In this special reintroduction episode of Wild, Wise & Whole , we celebrate Friday the 13th , a day rooted in the power and mysticism of the Divine Feminine . Join me as we explore the true history and meaning of this sacred day, uncover what the Divine Feminine is, and discuss why reclaiming it is a transformative act of healing and empowerment. I’ll also share the heart behind the podcast’s rebrand and what it means to live as a wild, wise, and whole woman. Together, we’ll d...
Dec 13, 2024•47 min•Ep. 89
Send us a text Welcome to a very personal episode on the podcast, one where I'm not showing up as Lydia the somatic psychotherapist but as Lydia the woman. Sharing my personal journey over the last few months in the hope of helping those who listen. For the last 6 months, I have been doing deep trauma processing and this episode is a raw, honest conversation of what that looks like. I talk about facing my deepest wounds, and how It felt to learn about the protective mask I'd created to keep true...
Jun 30, 2024•57 min•Ep. 88
Send us a text This week I am releasing a special I am Arla episode featuring Myself and Devika plus our special guest Carina Talla. In this episode, we talk about the healing powers of inner child work and how that can help women thrive despite the traumatic wounds from childhood. Devika and Carina share their perspectives as survivors and I give insight as a somatic psychotherapist creating a gorgeous conversation packed with insight and strength. Carina Talla is a healing coach, inner child h...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text I'm back with another guest episode, this week I'm joined by Psychological coach Lucy Spicer. In this episode we explore Perfectionism and high-performing anxiety, what are they? and why might you struggle with this? The reward vs struggle that comes with Perfectionism and high-performing anxiety. Why perfectionism often drives people to set unrealistically high standards for themselves and how can people strike a balance between striving for excellence and avoiding the pitfalls o...
Dec 10, 2023•54 min
Send us a text This week I am joined by Dr Maya @drmayashetreat Maya is a neurologist, herbalist and expert on integrating psychedelics/master plants into the healing journey for deeper self-discovery. In this week's episode, we explore: Our personal journeys using psychedelics/master planets and how they have influenced our perspective on healing and personal growth. We explain what psychedelics/master plants are and debunk some common myths and misconceptions. We chat about forming a respectfu...
Dec 01, 2023•55 min
Send us a text I'm Back with another solo episode, this week talking about ways you can have a balanced and healthy healing journey. In this episode, I explore the opposite of triggers aka glimmers and chat through what they are, why they are crucial to any healing journey, how they help us navigate daily stress and why any deep work you do should have time spent finding your glimmers. I share insight on how they help regulate your NS compared to triggers which dysregulate and give some somatic ...
Nov 19, 2023•41 min
Send us a text I'm back for another guest episode with Dr Jessica @jessicaleighphd This week I am joined by Dr Jessica who is a clinical psychologist from the US, someone I love on socials as she creates such good content around normalizing therapy, therapists, & mental health. In this episode we discuss Normalizing mental health and debunking some myths/trends seen on social media. Why social media is not therapy and ways you can use it effectively for positive mental well-being. What is se...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Send us a text Join me for this week's podcast as I delve into the ever-evolving landscape of human identity and ways you can embrace change. Life is a series of transitions, whether by choice or circumstance, and these shifts in identity can be both liberating and challenging. I discuss techniques to navigate the phase of 'shed and step into' whilst staying authentic and embracing change. Embodied Feminine Retreat I have spaces for therapy clients, if interested please email me at hello@lydiamc...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Send us a text I'm back for season three and this week I'm joined by fellow psychotherapist Tasha Bailey. In this episode, we explore: What inner child healing is and how to do this in a therapeutic space. The importance of self-love and the many variations this can take. How therapy helps you heal and uncover self-awareness How creativity brings a different layer to uncovering your true self Instagram: @realtalk. therapist Purchase Tasha's book HERE Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Brea...
Oct 23, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 80
Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I'm delving into a fascinating and transformative approach to personal healing and self-discovery. I explore a model called Internal Family Systems which is a therapeutic framework that offers insights into our inner world and provides tools for healing and integration. Learning about this was something that helped me greatly in my own personal therapy, it gave me so much insight into parts of self allowing me to deeply hea...
Aug 20, 2023•47 min
Send us a text This week I'm joined by Emma Davey, trauma therapist specialising in narcissistic abuse and founder of the My Nara App. In this week's episode, we discuss: What Narcissism actually is Red flags to look out for The impact Narcissistic abuse can have on an individual What a trauma bond is and how to start breaking free from one How to build trust after an abusive relationship How to heal after an experience with a narcissistic person You can find Emma at @mynara.app www.mytraumather...
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of the podcast, this week I have a short episode but this is a theme I see so much in my work so I thought I'd do an episode on it so you can have clarity and understanding on your own healing journey. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to help awaken safety in the feminine body Bodily wisdom • cyclical living • feminine essence & leadership ✨ Instagram...
Aug 07, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 77
