Sep 10 2024 51 mins
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In today's episode of "Things I Wish I'd Known", our host, Rachael Welford, sits down with the multi-talented entrepreneur, yogi, and advocate for mental and physical health, Emma Watkins. They delve into the importance of community and environment, exploring the impact on personal experiences, the value of human connection and the challenges it presents, and the significance of friendship and relationships. Emma shares her journey of self-discovery and the creation of her "wobble toolkit," designed to address the symptoms of overexertion. Together, they reflect on the power of setting boundaries and the struggle of self-value and approval. The conversation also touches on coping mechanisms, seeking answers inwardly, and embracing a holistic approach to healing. With insights into the importance of addressing painful experiences while infusing lightness and playfulness, this episode offers a deep dive into sustainable well-being and the varied tools needed for emotional and mental health. So grab your headphones and join us as we explore the nuances of self-mastery, healing, and the art of "dancing with life's experiences.
Key Takeaways In This Episode:
- Discover the "Wobble Toolkit: Learn how to balance the five dimensions of health—mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual—with practical rituals and actions.
- The Power of Boundaries: Understand how self-awareness and self-mastery can help you set boundaries that align with your true self and life goals.
- Explore the Impact of Community and Connection: Dive into how your environment and relationships profoundly influence your mental health and personal growth.
- Holistic Healing and Coping Strategies: Get introduced to a variety of tools and practices, including yoga, somatic therapies, and EFT, to support your emotional well-being.
- Sustainable Well-Being and Joy: Learn how to find joy in difficult times and combat negative thought patterns with fun, playfulness, and a positive playlist.
ABOUT THE SHOW:
Things I Wish I'd Known is a podcast that aims to create positive change in your life through conversation, with new episodes released every Wednesday. Host Rachael shares her knowledge, emotions, and laughs, covering everything from mental health, suicide, and spirituality to makeup and skincare. With each episode, Rachael and her guests offer practical advice to help you master your mental health and fall back in love with yourself. Join the conversation by tagging @rachael_welford or @thingsiwishidknownpod on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook. For more information on Rachael, visit her website. Listen and follow on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
ABOUT EMMA WATKINS
Emma Watkins is an entrepreneur, yogi and mother. She pursues deep and extensive learning in the fields of mental and physical health, acknowledging that success in life goes hand in hand with achieving self mastery. She has completed numerous yoga trainings across different disciplines, including trauma, disability, pre + post natal, yin and breathwork. Emma originally launched Agora as a members club in 2017, consolidating the founder network she had started whilst working for a tech start up. She passionately believes in the power of the collective and in the magic of the right connection. After having children, Agora slowly evolved into a consultancy with wellbeing and community at its heart and she now splits her time between yoga teaching and workshops, working with investment opportunities in the med and bio tech spaces, and advising businesses and individuals on how to build resilience, and their own Wobble Toolkits to help them navigate a long term sustainable path to success.
Connect with Emma:
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-watkins-38848467/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothefoldwithemma/
Community https://www.into-the-fold.com/
Wobble tool kit https://agora-london.com/wobbletoolkit