Ciara's Podcast

In episode 3, we travel with Marley leaving London, soon after marriage to Philip. On their first adventures living in another land, to South Africa.Arriving in an apartheid Johannesburg. The reality of this meant certain workforces were trained in use of firearms as standard (my Dad included) and being stopped by the police for having our nanny Emily riding upfront. Such white hierarchy.Nonetheless, Marley discovered a deeper relationship with yoga, going on to train as a teacher. And met lifelong friends. Bringing all this back to 1977 Ireland! Alongside her practical knowledge of nutrition. Can you see where the yoga and nutrition seed might have been planted for me, Ciara - her daughter?!The mother/daughter conversations continue (bear in mind you don't hear the edits!!) and we land in Lusaka, Zambia in the next episode. 

It's episode 2 of Ciara and Catherine. Mother (Marley) and daughter. Sacred conversations in the now. To be remembered in the generations to come.In this episode, we've travelled from Marley growing up in 1940s Cork (check out episode 1 if haven't yet) onto her brave journey into London. So young. Arriving in 1961 at just 19 years old.From the localised domain of Cork to exploring the wider world. Not only did Catherine as a very young woman experience friendship, kindness and great synchronicity in London, she also travelled further afield to Italy and back to Dublin before a longer period in London.Where she met the man she went on to marry.Join us in these intimate conversations. And may they spark great fondness and possibility in you.In the next episode, we travel onwards with the young married couple, to Africa. Find out more about Ciara and her work:https://www.whollyaligned.com

One of the great boons of this past year for me, has been the depth and vulnerability of conversation with my mother. These sacred women in our lives.In this new series on the Wholly Aligned podcast, Ciara lands in sacred conversation with Marley (as she calls her mother). Catherine Roberts turns 80 this year, 2021. Increasingly I have found her capacity to remember dates, names, places as if they were only yesterday, so rich. She is a storyteller and it feels time to share those stories. For posterity. For the next generations to come.And to plant seeds in you to reconnect with your ancestors. The sacred conversations you hold dear.Stay tuned for the next episode where Catherine arrives as a young, wide eyed woman, into the big smoke of London.

Darryl Edwards is a movement coach and author of the 2018 bestselling book, 'Animal Moves'. His Tedx talk, 'Why working out, isn't working out' has almost 830k views at time of recording (March 2021). Darryl sojourned from software engineering in the investment banking world, to creating primal play. Hear more about his story of transformation on this Inspiring Souls episode.  A very honest, well articulated and vulnerable sharing.He is also bringing his passion for inclusion and diversity, as a trustee for British Association for Holistic Medicine and Healthcare.To explore more about Darryl's work, check out his Primal Play Method and blog pieces. You can also find his wonderful Tedx talk there too: https://www.primalplay.com/who-is-darryl-edwards

In this episode, Ciara chats with Janey Lee Grace in the week her latest book 'Happy Healthy Sober' is released. Janey speaks with honesty and clarity around her own journey with booze and where that has now lead her to as a strong advocate of Sobriety Rocks!Janey is an author, commentator, and co-presenter on the UK’s biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2’s  Steve Wright in the Afternoon.  She has written five books on Holistic living including the #1 Amazon best seller Imperfectly Natural Woman and currently writes columns for many magazines, and runs training workshops and consultations on Media Breakthrough for holistic businesses and solopreneurs.  Check out her excellent Tedx talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/janey_lee_grace_sobriety_rocks_who_knewAnd explore more about The Sober Club: https://www.thesoberclub.comThe Alcohol Free podcast as a free resource can also be found on The Sober Club website.

Ciara in her brand new ' Inspiring Souls' podcast series, chats with Columbian born and raised Isabel Firecracker. A world traveler, avid kitesurfer, and childfree intersectional feminist, Isabel describes herself as a pragmatic, no-nonsense coach for childfree women who struggle with feelings of anger, insecurity, shame, and guilt that surround their choice to not have children. She has designed her coaching programs specifically for this end: to help childfree women evolve and grow into the very best version of themselves.Isabel is also the host of The Honest Uproar podcast, a space for childfree women to gather and tell their #childfreestories. It was created to foster a stronger sense of community and to connect empowered women around the World. Look for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more!Website and social media links:www.theuprisingspark.com@theuprisingspark@thehonestuproar

Ciara chats about her Wellbeing Fund analogy. Allow yourself to reflect on the 6 different areas of your health fund. Where's off - where's in balance. Small changes, make differences. 1. Nutrition - what and how much we eat2. Sleep - how much and how deep3. Activity & movement - running, swimming, walking, jumping, anything?4. Purpose - sense of fulfilment5. Wealth - access to money and basic needs fully met6. Support - friends, family, community, work environmentCiara Jean Robertshttps://www.whollyaligned.com

Ciara brings you a guided breath practise. Very useful for self-regulation and physiological recalibration. The breath has a profound impact on our emotions. This breath technique moves the body/mind into a safer state. To discover more about the benefits of this breath, listen to the episode 'How to breathe well. Understanding coherent breath.' https://www.buzzsprout.com/246643/9961875During times of intense stress, this is so helpful. Be gentle in your exploration. Let go of the need to 'get it right'. It all comes with practise. Don't give up.  Any questions, just reach out.Ciara Jean Robertshttps://www.whollyaligned.com

Ciara, an expert in kidneys and a published author, shares with you the first chapter from her book in this podcast, 'Wholly Aligned, Wholly Alive: Awakening your Inner Physician'. The book launched 25th June 2019.You can get your own copy through: https://www.whollyaligned.comSign up for Ciara's mailing list there too to receive nourishing and practical advice every fortnight! Enjoy. To connect directly with Ciara to discuss consultation or 1:1 yoga, drop her an email: ciara@whollyaligned.com

In this episode, Ciara Jean Roberts talks about her experience in Peru learning more about the traditional wisdom of the Andean medicine wheel. using the cardinal directions and the symbolism of totemic animals, we dive into the beautiful nature of this ancient wisdom.