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Wild, Wise & Whole

Lydia McCartney www.lydiamccartney.co.uk

Wild, Wise & Whole is a podcast for women ready to reconnect with their bodies, reclaim their power, and embody their truth. Hosted by Lydia, a somatic psychotherapist, trauma-release breathwork facilitator, and embodiment coach, this show dives deep into the wisdom of the feminine body and the art of living authentically.

Through conversations on somatics, nervous system healing, trauma recovery, cyclical living, and feminine leadership, you’ll explore what it means to be wild, wise, and whole in today’s world. Whether you’re navigating burnout, seeking alignment, or stepping into your power, this podcast is your space to heal, expand, and thrive.

Join Lydia and guests for transformative discussions, practical tools, and heartfelt stories to help you reconnect with your rhythm, lead with your feminine energy, and live a life rooted in truth and wholeness.

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Episodes

Ep 46. How To Get More Done. My Top Productivity Hacks

Send us a text In this episode, I share my top 6 tips to help you with productivity and time management. These are the things I'm currently doing to help me manage running a biz, meeting uni deadlines and preparing for a huge life transition without burnout! I Hope You Enjoy x 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...

Apr 18, 202228 min

Ep 45. Self Love is Not Self Care

Send us a text Ever wonder what the difference is between self-care and self-love? What does each of those things mean for your self-development journey? Join me in this episode as I talk through the difference and explain why treating acts of self-care as self-love is giving yourself crumbs, sharing ways you can begin to shift this to welcome in more love and abundance. Drop me a DM on IG if you are interested in joining worthy of wealth, my self-study programme looking at self-worth and abunda...

Apr 12, 202223 minSeason 2Ep. 45

Ep 44. Deep Healing Using The Power of Self Love with Natalie Russell.

Send us a text In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Natalie Russell who is a self-esteem/relationship coach. Natalie speaks so openly in this episode about her turbulent past. Natalie started her life consumed by chaos, trauma and addiction which resulted in her being in and out of prison. She shares so openly how self-love has helped her deeply heal those parts of herself and her trauma, how she has transformed her life and how she turned the tables to become a fucking powerhouse. Thi...

Apr 03, 20221 hr 4 minSeason 2Ep. 44

Ep 43. How to Give Yourself a Permission Slip

Send us a text In this episode, I share my news regarding my recent transition into becoming a business coach. I share the ups & downs, how I finally gave myself a permission slip to move into my desires and share my top tips for giving yourself the energetic seal of approval when you find yourself making a change. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to help awaken safety in the feminine body Bodily ...

Mar 28, 202240 minSeason 2Ep. 43

Ep 42. How To Navigate Hustle Mode.

Send us a text This episode was inspired by a reel I posted this week on Hustle Mode. It resonated with a lot of women so I thought I'd unpack it a little bit further. In this episode, I discuss what hustle mode is, the pros and cons, how I navigate working hard when things don't feel 'in alignment' or 'good' to do and share my top tips to avoid burnout when you find yourself hustling hard. https://www.selflovelydia.com/the-divine-transformation Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwor...

Mar 13, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 42

Ep 41. Grab a Coffee & Let's Chat About Life

Send us a text This episode felt like a window into my world, I felt super called to record this episode with a mug of coffee and speak to you as if we are in a room together chatting about life and sharing our perspectives. Join me in this episode as I chat about life, how growth can be uncomfortable and the phases of life that we go through as we evolve. I share what's present for me and how I'm navigating downloads from the universe that feel hard to accept. Brene Brown - Daring Greatly The D...

Mar 07, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 41

Ep 40. Self Actualizing, Knowing There's More & Breaking Through Fear With Gaby Mendes (Talktwenties Founder)

Send us a text This week is another guest episode and I am joined by the incredible Gaby Mendes. Gaby is the founder and host of talktwenties, a platform and podcast that provides invaluable life tips and advice for twenty-somethings. Gaby was a former teacher in a past life and it was this role that created the idea for talk twenties, so she decided to follow her heart and make 'life skills' cool for people in their 20s. In this episode we talk about self-actualizing, knowing there's more for y...

Feb 28, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 40

Ep 39. How To Increase Your Self Worth

Send us a text Join me in this solo episode as I talk all things self-worth, sharing my tips on how you can begin to increase your self-worth. Join the Masterclass HERE 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 @justlydsx Youtube - selflovelydia www.lydiamccartney.co.uk hello@lydiamccartne...

Feb 20, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Ep 38. Period Power. Understanding and Tracking Your Cycle, Honouring Your Needs and Reclaiming Power With Your Bleed.

Send us a text Join me in this solo episode as I discuss all things period power! In this episode, I discuss my journey with my period including my experience being on the pill for 10 years. I discuss how and why I've begun tracking my cycle, the changes I've noticed since I began learning about this and how difficult PMS can truly be. I share with you the way I track my cycle using the seasons, which helps me feel more connected spiritually to the changes I experience. Talking through what each...

Feb 12, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Ep 37. What Is Embodiment? Leading With The Body Vs The Mind.

Send us a text This episode was inspired by a conversation I had during a university supervision session when one of my peers asked 'Why doesn't everyone connect to their body?' It prompted me to record this episode on what embodiment means, the difference between cognitive (being in your head) vs being embodied (being in the body). I share tips to help you connect with your body and reasons why women are often blocked from leading with their bodies. >> The Divine Collective << Somat...

Feb 06, 202231 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Ep 36. Being a Woman in a Man's World. Sexism and Misogyny in the work place with Emma Barnes.

Send us a text In this weeks episode, I am joined by my previous client Emma. Emma is an electrician working in an industry where 99.9% of people doing the role are men. Emma experiences sexism and misogyny every day in her workplace which we talk about in this episode, how we can navigate that as women and if it's possible to find equality in a man's world. We also chat about identity shifts as Emma, not so long ago gave birth to little Luna. We chat about what becoming a mum means for body ima...

Jan 30, 202241 min

Ep 35. Your Life Is a Miracle And You Are Magnetic.

Send us a text For this episode, I ripped up the rule book and recorded an impromptu episode as I was walking up a mountain. I had to share this with you today! This episode is source, universe. divine feminine, whatever you resonate with talking through me. It is a message for you at the exact moment you need it to let you know your life is a fucking miracle. You are a miracle. I know you will get something from this episode because I got so much from this stream of consciousness. If you're rea...

Jan 18, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Ep 34. The Toxic Side of Manifestation Culture.

Send us a text I know, It's controversial but this week I had to share something I've been pondering on for a good few months. In this episode, I talk through the toxic side of manifestation culture, what it actually means to manifest the things you desire and how you can ease the pressure in a world that makes us believe everything good and bad in our lives we manifest. Join my self-love mailing list HERE and get access to my self-love meditation. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breath...

Jan 16, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Ep 33. Goal setting & Habit Building In a Way That Creates Sustainable Success.

Send us a text I'm back for season two of the podcast and I must say I missed talking to you guys. In this episode, I share why I've not chosen to set any huge goals for 2022 and why I'm focusing on habits that allow me to build consistency and connection. I share my process when I work towards something and explain why habits are the thing (I believe) that elevate us and expand our vision. Book discussed in the episode - Atomic Habits Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilita...

Jan 09, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Ep 32. How to work with the moon on your spiritual journey with Cosmic Cures.

Send us a text This week I'm joined by the amazing astrologer Bex aka @cosmic_cures In this episode, we discuss all things moon related and it may actually be my favourite to date because I am OBSESSED with the moon. During this weeks episode, we discuss what the moon cycles are, how you can work with them during your spiritual journey, how astrology ties in with the moon to bring a different energy. We chat about dark night of the souls and the shedding process that occurs when you begin to wak...

Dec 22, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Ep 31. Bet on yourself because that is self love

Send us a text Inspired by the shift ❤️‍🔥 One thing I’m realising about self-love is the anchor it provides in my life when things aren’t going as planned, they get tough or become out of my control. I’m appreciating and noticing how much self-love drives me forward, allows me to keep going, to take a risk or 5 😉🤣 Self-love really is betting on yourself In this episode, I unpack why self-love is crucial to moving forward and why you deserve to say YES to yourself. Somatic Psychotherapist, Tra...

Dec 15, 202123 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Ep 30. Trauma bonds and time lines, the importance of community after experiencing trauma and why self love is essential after trauma with Emmy Marie.

Send us a text Join me for this incredible episode with trauma-informed coach Emmy Marie @bloomingwithemmy. In this episode, we chat about all things trauma. Discussing why community is so important to promote healing after trauma, what trauma bonds are, teenage trauma, gaslighting and how self-love can be the antidote to bring you back to yourself. IG - Bloomingwithemmy website - www.emmymarie.com Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & ...

Dec 08, 202138 minSeason 1Ep. 30

Ep 29. Listen to this when you need some body love.

Send us a text This is an episode that came through me after my Beyond Body Masterclass. It felt so intuitive and I really want it to be an episode you can send to someone who needs a gentle reminder of how amazing they are OR something you can save and listen to time and time again. 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 ...

Dec 03, 202114 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Ep 28. Faith vs Fear.

Send us a text In this short little episode I discuss why faith and fear are the opposite sides of the same coin,l why its easier to reside in fear and how you can begin to tap into the energy of faith everyday. 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 @justlydsx Youtube - selflovelydia w...

Nov 27, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 28

EP 27. Navigating Body image in that end of year energy.

Send us a text This episode was inspired by a journal entry I wrote as I was reflecting on how I once was this time of year with food and my body. I touch on the anxieties I felt heading into December and January, how that impacted my relationship with food and just share some truth about my experience. To join Beyond Body - The Masterclass click below https://app.acuityscheduling.com/catalog.php?owner=18865544&action=addCart&clear=1&id=1026569 I hope to see you there xxx Somatic Psy...

Nov 21, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Ep 26. Money mindset, making moves and believing in yourself with Tori Gaynor

Send us a text This week I am joined by the incredible Tori Gaynor. Tori is a business coach and mentor helping women scale to multi-six figures in a way that feels good and creates freedom. Tori and I have very similar stories, both starting out as personal trainers helping women, which has led to us becoming coaches so I can relate to a lot of what she discusses within this episode. In this episode, we speak about our journeys discussing the steps we've taken, moving through self-doubt to purs...

Nov 10, 202140 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Ep 25. Body positivity vs diet culture. Where do we draw the line?

Send us a text This episode was inspired by my previous client who has recently become a mum. She messaged me asking how to find a balance between wanting to work on her body after giving birth but not wanting to be sucked into diet culture, which I know is something a lot of you struggle with. 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 ...

Nov 03, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Ep 24. Following the breadcrumbs and shining your light

Send us a text In this episode, I talk about the importance of showing up each day and grabbing opportunities with both hands when they come your way. Not every opportunity that comes our way we have the power to manifest so I share why it's so important to know your worth and show up each day. Check out The Divine Here https://lydiamccartney.com/pages/divine-transformation Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic He...

Oct 27, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 24

Ep 23. Self Love Meditation

Send us a text For this episode, I decided to gift you all with a free self-love mediation. It's not one you have to sit down for, it's an uplifting track filled with words of love and affirmations. If you enjoy this don't forget to share it on socials and leave a review I hope this helps, I love you all Thank you for the support Self Love Lydia x Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to help awaken safety...

Oct 20, 202110 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Ep 22. Co-creating the life you desire, manifesting magic and living your truth with Kim Mellor

Send us a text This is a powerful episode with Bali goddess and manifestation coach Kim Mellor. Kim is a powerful coach who supports women to co-create their dream life and step into their power so they can have everything they desire. Join us as we dive into the powers of the universe, manifestation and how you can begin to co-create the life you desire through the power of trust mixed with some juicy self-love. I love this episode because it really shows what is possible when you decide you wa...

Oct 13, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Ep. 21. The impact after Sarah and Sabina - Navigating vulnerability whilst searching for empowerment.

Send us a text This may be one of my favourite episodes to date on the podcast, purely because I got to use my voice to speak on a subject many women are experiencing and trying to navigate. My intention with this podcast was to share my truth on important subject's close to my heart, and I feel this episode has allowed me to live into this. This episode was sparked by an Instagram story I posted, talking about walking alone and the conflict I experience inside. The conflict between feeling vuln...

Oct 04, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Ep 20. Why your intuition is your superpower

Send us a text Intuition really is a woman's superpower, yet so many women s fail to grasp the importance and power of their intuition or they feel afraid to follow the internal nudge. In this episode, I discuss what your intuition is, why your intuition is one of the greatest gifts in this life and how you can work with it to propel yourself into a life of self-love. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing ...

Sep 29, 202121 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep 19. Empowerment, perspective and self love.

Send us a text This is a short, sexy episode but it really provides some food for thought and nuggets of self-love wisdom. In this episode, I share what empowerment means to me, how shifting your perspective allows you to tap into an unlimited source of self-worth and share how it's changed my life and the life of my clients. Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator and Embodiment Coach Trauma & Nervous System Somatic Healing to help awaken safety in the feminine body ...

Sep 22, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep 18. Surrender, self love and manifesting your dreams with Gina Swire

Send us a text Join me in this episode with model turned self-love queen/mentor/author Gina Swire. Gina has been such an important part of my journey so it was a given to get her on my podcast and chat all things self-love. In this episode, we discuss what it means to surrender to the process, how to manifest the life you desire and how self-love is the gift that keeps on giving (even when it brings us tough lessons)! IG - @Ginaswire www.ginaswire.com Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Bre...

Sep 15, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep 17. Releasing the story whilst calling in abundance.

Send us a text In this episode, I discuss the process of shedding old layers and dealing with difficult times whilst still being open to receiving self-love in abundance. Often we think it has to be one or the other - good or bad but it doesn't! The biggest thing we can do is develop a sense of self-awareness to notice what's showing up energetically and release it as we welcome in our desires. Grab your spot in my worthy of wealth masterclass HERE Somatic Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Breath...

Aug 02, 202116 minSeason 1Ep. 17
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