Namaste to you sister!

In 2020 I looked up from my computer screen in my London office thinking – “Is this it?”

On the surface I looked like I had all my shit together: I had a great upbringing in South Africa, I proudly served in the British Army, represented the Army women’s rugby squad, was in a relationship and had successfully transitioned into a high-paying HR job in ‘civilian street’.

BUT, 

•I was anxious – a result of always overthinking, worrying, or desperately trying to control things. 13 Years of military service in a masculine environment combined with 10 seasons of playing rugby, left me feeling on edge and in need of being busy all the time. 

•I was a chocaholic. Although I looked confident and self-assured with my healthily prepped meals, I had a secret sugar addiction. I loathed myself for being a 36-year-old adult (and ex-Staff Sergeant of the British Army!), who didn’t have the discipline to control herself.

•I was unaligned with my job. Spending 10 hours+ a week commuting to an office where I’d spend 40 hours+ trying to help people who didn’t want to help themselves wasn’t my idea of living life. I soon found myself low, unmotivated, and introverted. I thought it was just part of getting older.

My medicine? 

Friday-wine-night helped me relax and numb things a little, but I resorted to more impact sports – running marathons and doing triathlons. I travelled all over raking in the medals. It made for good adventures and gave me a sense of accomplishment.

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BUT

The feelings inside didn’t align with the smiles on the photos.

I knew there was more to me...the little voice inside said so!

I decided to follow that voice and I made a decision that I want better for myself. So I embarked on a journey. I started opening my mind and saying YES to opportunities. Little did I know that it would turn my entire life around!  

In Nov 2020, this newly motivated woman took her first opportunity – an online business.

Ambitious (and stubborn!) Jolandi, threw everything into it – she left her job, took a part-time job to pay bills, and worked around the clock to make her business work.

BUT, 

Despite doing her 'self care' her coach told her to do (exercising, eating well, listening to podcasts, even doing yoga!), things got on top of her and one day she spiralled.

She ran out of energy (& money) and had a severe breakdown.

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The shame & guilt were deep and took her to the darkest depths of her mind. With thoughts that it’s better to just end it all, that inner voice spoke again…

As a last resort, she got on her yoga mat. As she started moving her body mindfully, something shifted and gave her just enough courage to carry on another day. That moment, changed everything….

Fast forward and she had studied, explored and embodied not only the deeper meanings of yoga, but also the workings of the mind. She learned the importance of taking care of herself in all four bodies, especially if you want to grow and thrive in your life!

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Now, she is healthier, happier, and more connected than ever having found herself, her freedom from habits & thoughts that no longer serves her, deep & meaningful relationships, her soul-aligned business and very importantly, a purpose to share her Soul Care tools with others!

She has surrendered to helping fellow ambitious & free-spirited women who wants to set themselves free from the patterns that have been making them feel stuck, disconnected or hopeless, 

…and who wants transform into the brilliantly beautiful, self-loving, confident, abundant, capable Woman Warrior that can achieve whatever she sets her heart to!

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*PS - I haven't got my shit together, and I never will have.

BUT, I know this: 

There is more to you than what you were made to believe sister. 

The health, happiness, control and connection that comes from taking care of yourself from the inside out, can transform your life in more ways you ever thought possible…

If it’s possible for me, then it’s possible for you.

I will prove that to you. 

Coming?

...introduce to you co-finder of The Soul Sanctuary (also my biggest supporter and soul mate!)

After some convincing, he joined me on the journey. Initially it was blackmail in it's purest form to get him to come on a Mindset & Manifestation programme with me. But it was for the good. 

Marc finally found in himself what he failed to find for so many years - his confidence. As he started understanding himself and his mind, he too decided there was more to him and that he wanted more from life.

After another (slightly less radical form of blackmailing), his soul journey propelled as he embarked on my Soul Care Programme. As he slowed down, he connected with himself on an entirely new level.

During this period, he discovered the power of the cold and started using it as a tool to control his social anxiety, ADHD, and habitual weekly alcohol intake. Shortly after, he found a purpose to share this powerful tool with the world.

Now a Level 2 Wim Hof Method Instructor, Meditation teacher and Holistic counsellor.

He can be found close by either working on himself, practising Soul Care, or creating healing content for his brothers in arms.

You’ll see him around when you join the Soul Sanctuary!