My Mindful Map: Journeys to Well-being

“It was the day when I felt the most present… I was just in my element… this is who I am, this is what I’m meant to do.”
In this episode, I’m joined by Kristina Mitraite, whose work brings together spirituality, energy healing, intuitive guidance and creative expression.
Kristina shares her journey from growing up surrounded by nature in Lithuania to building a life in Ireland, and the experiences that eventually encouraged her to listen more closely to her intuition and step into work that feels truly aligned with who she is. Together we explore healing, creativity, connection with nature, spiritual guidance and the courage it can take to follow your own path.
🌿 We Talk About:
🌿 Kristina’s journey from Lithuania to Ireland and the experiences that have shaped her life
🌿 Moving through difficult periods and beginning to listen more deeply to herself and her intuition
🌿 Reiki, tarot, energy healing and Kristina’s unique approach to spiritual guidance
🌿 Her deep connection with nature and birds, and the meaning she finds in the signs around her
🌿 Creativity, authenticity and the moment she realised: “This is who I am. This is what I’m meant to do.”
Kristina describes a powerful experience of offering Reiki and readings where she felt more present than she ever had before — a moment when she felt completely “in her element” and recognised that this was work she wanted to pursue.
Kristina is currently developing her Healing & Guidance practice in Clonmel, offering energy healing and intuitive readings while continuing to explore the relationship between spirituality, nature and creative expression.
She also shares some of her hopes for the future — including intimate workshops, further exploration of her creative work, and eventually writing a book about her own journey and the life experiences that have shaped her.
🔗 Connect with Kristina
Instagram: @kristinashealing_andguidance
Instagram (Art): @spiritualartsbykristina
Website: myhealingguidance.com
Phone: +353 87 937 8125

 🎧 Listen & Watch
🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 
🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify
🌐 Connect with Me
Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie
Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.
💞 Support the Podcast
If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫
Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.
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❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.
#JourneysToWellbeing #Spirituality #HealingJourney #Authenticity #Intuition #EnergyHealing #Reiki #CreativeExpression #Clonmel

“It was the day when I felt the most present… I was just in my element… this is who I am, this is what I’m meant to do.”
In this episode, I’m joined by Kristina Mitraite, whose work brings together spirituality, energy healing, intuitive guidance and creative expression.
Kristina shares her journey from growing up surrounded by nature in Lithuania to building a life in Ireland, and the experiences that eventually encouraged her to listen more closely to her intuition and step into work that feels truly aligned with who she is. Together we explore healing, creativity, connection with nature, spiritual guidance and the courage it can take to follow your own path.
🌿 We Talk About:
🌿 Kristina’s journey from Lithuania to Ireland and the experiences that have shaped her life
🌿 Moving through difficult periods and beginning to listen more deeply to herself and her intuition
🌿 Reiki, tarot, energy healing and Kristina’s unique approach to spiritual guidance
🌿 Her deep connection with nature and birds, and the meaning she finds in the signs around her
🌿 Creativity, authenticity and the moment she realised: “This is who I am. This is what I’m meant to do.”
Kristina describes a powerful experience of offering Reiki and readings where she felt more present than she ever had before — a moment when she felt completely “in her element” and recognised that this was work she wanted to pursue.
Kristina is currently developing her Healing & Guidance practice in Clonmel, offering energy healing and intuitive readings while continuing to explore the relationship between spirituality, nature and creative expression.
She also shares some of her hopes for the future — including intimate workshops, further exploration of her creative work, and eventually writing a book about her own journey and the life experiences that have shaped her.
🔗 Connect with Kristina
Instagram: @kristinashealing_andguidance
Instagram (Art): @spiritualartsbykristina
Website: myhealingguidance.com
Phone: +353 87 937 8125
 🎧 Listen & Watch
🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 
🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify
🌐 Connect with Me
Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie
Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.
💞 Support the Podcast
If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫
Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.
👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady
❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.
#JourneysToWellbeing #Spirituality #HealingJourney #Authenticity #Intuition #EnergyHealing #Reiki #CreativeExpression #Clonmel

"Sukha Community…I really wanted it to be a space that when people stood inside the door, that they felt like they were resourced and that they could almost put down the bags & just be themselves"
In this episode, I'm joined by Lara Slattery and Janine Meadley, two wellbeing practitioners of the Sukha Community in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, who are combining their unique backgrounds to launch their new podcast, Better Conversations.
Although their professional paths have been very different, both have followed the courage to step away from conventional careers and into work that feels more aligned with who they truly are. Together, we explore authenticity, healing, community, intuition and the importance of creating spaces where people feel safe to have honest, meaningful conversations.
It's a conversation about trusting your own path, letting go of the mask, and discovering that sometimes our greatest growth begins when we're willing to simply be ourselves.
🌿 We Talk About:
🌿 Lara's journey from corporate life to full-time self-employment and the story behind Sukha Community.
🌿 Janine's move from Australia to Ireland, building community and integrating counselling with Reiki.
🌿 How personal challenges often become the doorway into helping others.
🌿 Authenticity, masking, self-acceptance and learning to care less about what others think.
🌿 The importance of rest, nature, nervous system regulation and protecting our energy.
🌿 Generational beliefs, scarcity mindset and how our cultural stories shape the way we see ourselves.
🌿 The power of genuine human connection and why "better conversations" matter.
Lara and Janine share the inspiration behind their new podcast, Better Conversations, a Sukha Community project created to bring honest, unscripted conversations into the wellbeing space.
Their vision is simple yet powerful: to explore not only what people do, but why they do it—creating a place where practitioners and guests can speak openly about healing, purpose, challenges and growth, without the need to wear a mask.
🔗 Connect with Lara & Janine
Instagram:  @lara.slattery_
Instagram:  @cosy_counselling_reiki
Instagram: @sukhacommunity
Podcast: Better Conversations: A Sukha Community Podcast
🎧 Listen & Watch
🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 
🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify
🌐 Connect with Me
Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie
Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.
💞 Support the Podcast
If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫
Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.
👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady
❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.
#JourneysToWellbeing #BetterConversations #Authenticity #Mindfulness #HealingJourney #Community #SelfDiscovery #Reiki #Counselling #HolisticWellbeing #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

"Sukha Community…I really wanted it to be a space that when people stood inside the door, that they felt like they were resourced and that they could almost put down the bags & just be themselves"
In this episode, I'm joined by Lara Slattery and Janine Meadley, two wellbeing practitioners of the Sukha Community in Cahir, Co. Tipperary, who are combining their unique backgrounds to launch their new podcast, Better Conversations.
Although their professional paths have been very different, both have followed the courage to step away from conventional careers and into work that feels more aligned with who they truly are. Together, we explore authenticity, healing, community, intuition and the importance of creating spaces where people feel safe to have honest, meaningful conversations.
It's a conversation about trusting your own path, letting go of the mask, and discovering that sometimes our greatest growth begins when we're willing to simply be ourselves.

🌿 We Talk About:
🌿 Lara's journey from corporate life to full-time self-employment and the story behind Sukha Community.
🌿 Janine's move from Australia to Ireland, building community and integrating counselling with Reiki.
🌿 How personal challenges often become the doorway into helping others.
🌿 Authenticity, masking, self-acceptance and learning to care less about what others think.
🌿 The importance of rest, nature, nervous system regulation and protecting our energy.
🌿 Generational beliefs, scarcity mindset and how our cultural stories shape the way we see ourselves.
🌿 The power of genuine human connection and why "better conversations" matter.
Lara and Janine share the inspiration behind their new podcast, Better Conversations, a Sukha Community project created to bring honest, unscripted conversations into the wellbeing space.
Their vision is simple yet powerful: to explore not only what people do, but why they do it—creating a place where practitioners and guests can speak openly about healing, purpose, challenges and growth, without the need to wear a mask.

🔗 Connect with Lara & Janine
Instagram:  @lara.slattery_
Instagram:  @cosy_counselling_reiki
Instagram: @sukhacommunity
Podcast: Better Conversations: A Sukha Community Podcast

🎧 Listen & Watch
🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 
🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify

🌐 Connect with Me
Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie
Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.

💞 Support the Podcast
If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫
Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.
👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady
❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.

#JourneysToWellbeing #BetterConversations #Authenticity #Mindfulness #HealingJourney #Community #SelfDiscovery #Reiki #Counselling #HolisticWellbeing #PersonalGrowth #Podcast

I was in Weight Watchers when I was seven, with my mum. My whole life was around always trying to lose weight.
In this episode, I’m joined by Steven Lafford, a Food Freedom Coach who helps people develop a healthier relationship with food, body image, and themselves.
Steven shares his deeply personal journey from being brought to Weight Watchers as a child, to working in fitness, nutrition, and now training as a psychotherapist. Together, we explore the psychology behind our relationship with food, the impact of diet culture, and why wellbeing is about so much more than a number on a weighing scale.
We Talk About:
🌿 Steven's childhood experiences with weight, dieting, and body image
🌿 Why losing weight doesn't always lead to happiness or contentment
🌿 Emotional eating and the deeper needs food can sometimes fulfil
🌿 The role of therapy, self-awareness, and curiosity in creating lasting change
🌿 Food freedom, body acceptance, and finding a more sustainable approach to health
🌿 Returning to education as an adult and following a new path later in life
🌿 The importance of creating safe spaces where people feel seen, heard, and understood
Steven speaks openly about how his own experiences shaped the work he does today and his passion for helping people move away from shame, restriction, and self-criticism. His approach combines nutrition, behaviour change, and psychological insight to help people build healthier relationships with food while still pursuing meaningful health goals.
He also shares why he believes that wellbeing is not about waiting until we reach a certain weight or achieve a particular outcome before allowing ourselves to enjoy life.
🔗 Connect with Steven
Instagram:  @stevenlafford_coaching

🎧 Listen & Watch
🎥 Watch video version on Patreon 
🎧 Or listen on podcast platforms, Apple & Spotify
🌐 Connect with Me
Learn more about my work, events, and offerings at www.eilisogrady.ie
Follow me on Instagram @eilisogrady for mindfulness, yoga, and coaching inspiration.
💞 Support the Podcast
If you enjoy these conversations, please subscribe, share, and leave a review — it helps more people discover these Journeys to Wellbeing. 💫
Join my Patreon community for exclusive mindfulness practices, yoga classes, journaling prompts, podcast videos, discounts on coaching and courses and other content to support your health and wellbeing.
👉 www.patreon.com/eilisogrady
❤️ The content in this podcast is shared for general information and inspiration only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek guidance from your doctor or healthcare professional regarding your individual health needs.

#JourneysToWellbeing #FoodFreedom #BodyImage #EmotionalEating #Wellbeing #Mindfulness #Nutrition #Therapy #PersonalGrowth #SelfCompassion #MentalHealth #Podcast