This episode introduces Lisa Bolin and her work as educator, mindfulness teacher, writer, and mentor. Lisa shares her journey of moving from Australia to Finland, navigating personal reinvention during midlife, and developing tools for mindfulness, creativity, and connection. She discusses her blogs, mentorship programs, and her unique approach to mindfulness, including embracing imperfection and individuality. Lisa emphasises practices like journaling, art, and rituals, along with her playful, sassy tone reflected in Flucking Flourishing. She advocates for mindfulness as a practical, accessible practice, tailored to each individual’s needs and life.
Key Points:
Lisa’s Background: Moved to Finland, reinvented herself, and embraced mindfulness during midlife transitions.
Mindfulness Approach: Practical, flexible, and accessible; focuses on breaking societal norms and integrating creativity and connection.
Creative Practices: Uses journaling, art, rituals, and poetry to help individuals connect with themselves and their emotions.
Challenging Misconceptions: Lisa challenges the idea that mindfulness requires a blank mind or strict meditation.
Playful Side: Lisa integrates humour and authenticity, such as through her publication
Mentorship and Programs: Offers personalized mindfulness mentorship, short courses, and workshops, including literature-based therapeutic approaches.
Connection Themes: Focuses on self-connection, connection with others, and nature.
Stay in Touch with Lisa
Book a Spark Session: a free 30-minute session where I help you get your spark back!
Subscribe to Flucking Flourishing or Lisa’s other creative project,
.Take a mini-course: Get in touch with your body | Connect with Your Emotions
Download a Free Resource: Abundance Affirmations | Sassy Journal Prompts
Whit Stewart
You can find Whit online at Madrona Coaching, on Substack at madronajournals.substack.com or on Instagram @madronacoaching
Offline, when she’s escaped the city, you'll find her in the woods or on the shore.
Lisa Bolin
You can connect with Lisa at Flourish Mind and Body, on Substack Flucking Flourishing and Northern Notes, and on Instagram @lisabolin_flourish
Offline, she’s connecting with nature, taking a dip, or reading a good book.
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