<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Nurtured Soul]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurtured soul delivers yoga, therapy, massage, women's support circles and retreats for a truly healing experience.]]></description><link>https://www.nurturedsoul.co/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:54:20 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.nestandnurture.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Body's 'not so' Secret Language]]></title><description><![CDATA[What if your body isn't working against you, but trying to communicate with you? For many of us, we don't truly listen to our bodies until something becomes impossible to ignore. A symptom appears, our energy changes, our emotions feel harder to manage, or our body reaches a point where it demands our attention. But what if these signs aren't the body failing us? What if they are messages asking us to slow down, listen and reconnect? Since my work is primarily with women, and I am also a...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/the-body-s-not-so-secret-language</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72ab752df0f1eeb2f4c75c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:34:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed552d6dd3284a9ba400e05a3d9b5e79.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Doula? Why have one? and how to choose the right one...]]></title><description><![CDATA[There has been so much publicity lately about midwives, the NHS and doulas, not all positive and not all negative so I really wanted to take a closer look at the roles and relationships between doula, midwife and client and why there's a sudden increase in the use of Doulas, why you may seek to hire one and how you find the right one. I know myself it can be overwhelming when information is coming from all angles. Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous and profound experience, and...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/what-is-a-doula-why-have-one-and-how-to-choose-the-right-one</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f95353be1f4195fc3de0b</guid><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2026 13:58:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_4f7332574d704e5770664d~mv2_d_4288_2848_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 Signs You’re Experiencing Maternal Burnout — And How to Find Your Way Back to Yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[Me with my daughter 12 years ago. I was physically and emotionally exhausted but you would never know! Motherhood is one of life’s greatest privileges, but it is also one of its most demanding journeys. Every day, mothers carry countless responsibilities, many of which go unseen. You remember appointments, soothe worries, prepare meals, manage schedules, anticipate needs, and hold together the rhythm of family life. Often, this work is performed as second nature, without recognition, because...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/7-signs-you-re-experiencing-maternal-burnout-and-how-to-find-your-way-back-to-yourself</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1deeb6d87dcf57d547c2bb</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 21:10:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_06b273e1cad147b78366c4082a815d13~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_618,h_416,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurturing Ourselves Through Each Season of Motherhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Just as the festival of Beltane celebrates growth, vitality, and new life, motherhood asks us to honour our own inner seasons. Even in times of giving, we are still allowed to bloom. Motherhood unfolds in seasons, each filled with change, learning, and its own set of challenges. With every new stage comes different emotional and physical demands, making self-care a vital practice. Nurturing your well-being helps you remain resilient and present for those you love. This post explores simple,...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/nurturing-ourselves-through-each-season-of-motherhood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">695b81e47d25e886c5319257</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 10:26:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_0e474fa826064b6fa35dbb44fc5ca9dc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Listening Body: Why Healing Needs a New Biological Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every change of season, people get ill, but nowadays with rising world stress and tension building around busy lives, illness, mental health and diagnosis label's are becoming more common. I could probably talk about this subject for days and still find it fascinating. Why?  I was raised in a deeply holistic environment, rarely (if ever) visiting doctors, not being vaccinated, and moving through most childhood illnesses such as measles, chickenpox, mumps, flu etc supported instead by...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/the-listening-body-why-healing-needs-a-new-biological-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696c095f482610fa28951998</guid><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:37:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_82276a3b84f648cdb893eff140f2b1d3~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Thread That Carries Us: Nurturing The Story of Ourselves.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a love letter to all women..... I’m sitting by the fire, freshly bathed, a hot chai warming my hands, my laptop open in front of me. Before I write a single word, I pause and check in with how I feel. What I notice first is gratitude. Not the materialistic kind, the kind that comes from having been through it. The kind that knows what it costs. You may know exactly what I'm talking about? Sitting here by myself, I find I have huge gratitude for the tools I’ve learned that now carry me...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/the-thread-that-carries-us-nurturing-the-story-of-ourselves</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69600bba448b5a633f0b593d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:01:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_8e850b812f4a4c7bbe196c48f7ef7a95~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[HEAL at the Threshold: Imbolc, Cycles, and the Wisdom of Womanhood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Womanhood is not a straight line. It is cyclical, layered, and constantly evolving. From first bleeding to fertility, from motherhood to menopause, from becoming to unbecoming and becoming again—each season asks something different of us. Yet many women are taught to move through all of it as if we are meant to remain the same: equally productive, equally available, equally capable at all times. HEAL — Honouring Energy and Limits — offers a different way. A gentler way. One that listens...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/heal-at-the-threshold-imbolc-cycles-and-the-wisdom-of-womanhood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">697b76ab4c1c36a19b77d926</guid><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 18:10:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_31093e1a82474aab898f85069c6cf62e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[“I’m Fine, Thanks” — When Fine Isn’t Fine at All]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many of us respond with “I’m fine, thanks”  or “It’s fine, really”  when asked how we are? For most of us, fine  is not the truth. It’s a placeholder. A protective cover. A nervous system shortcut. A quiet way of keeping ourselves safe while saying F.I.N.E ( Feelings In Need of Expression) . I know this pattern well. Not because I don’t understand how I feel, but because somewhere along the way my nervous system learnt that expressing need might lead to discomfort, judgement,...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/i-m-fine-thanks-when-fine-isn-t-fine-at-all</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6959116786007334a03fb889</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:44:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_3a822876f56747a3bf8123155c479f38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring Cold Water Therapy for Women How Gender Differences and Sauna Use Impact the Experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold Water Therapy, Women, and the Importance of Warmth Cold water therapy has become a popular wellness ritual, often praised for its energising and strengthening effects. While it can be a powerful tool, women’s bodies experience cold very differently from men’s. For many women, especially when the water is very cold (below 10°C), cold exposure without warmth can place unnecessary stress on the nervous system and hormonal balance. When approached with care, gentleness, and warmth, cold...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/exploring-cold-water-therapy-for-women-how-gender-differences-and-sauna-use-impact-the-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6957bb38146b8be5ecb50851</guid><pubDate>Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:55:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_356a06cf9b884959b8482e79373c01c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Different Kind of New Year: Why 2026 Doesn’t Need a New You]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the New Year approaches, the noise in our head begins. Things to do, to be done and not do.....blah blah blah but it goes on..... Cleanses. Shreds. Reset programs. The familiar promise that this  January will finally fix whatever is “wrong” with you. But what if nothing is wrong? More and more of us are stepping away from rigid resolutions and into something softer and more sustainable. A new way of beginning the year that’s rooted in nourishment, not pressure. Simply because the “New...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/a-different-kind-of-new-year-why-2026-doesn-t-need-a-new-you</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6955376a7fd864ff7fe117fb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:12:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_ff11a27f89d54472af085544f446fe07~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coming Home to What Is....]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter Solstice Sauna session with Moonfire and Ice circle As Christmas approaches, I wanted to share a gentle reflection and a heartfelt thank you. This time of year can bring warmth, connection, and joy, but it can also stir grief, comparison, and quiet sadness. It’s easy to look at other families and feel as though we are missing something, or that what we have isn’t enough. But the truth is, no family is perfect. Every family carries its own joys, wounds, absences, and complexities, most...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/coming-home-to-what-is</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6943e94f9a41d93da04dfd4f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:31:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_12aac69e9f764145a961601153346c2a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rediscovering What Truly Matters this Christmas Amidst Consumerism and Perfectionism]]></title><description><![CDATA[The holiday season often arrives with a mix of excitement and pressure. For many of us, especially as women, Christmas can quickly shift from a joyful celebration to a source of overwhelm. The push to create the perfect holiday experience, fueled by consumerism and endless to-do lists, can leave us feeling drained and disconnected from what truly matters. This year, I want to share a gentle reminder about nurturing what’s important: family, rest, and healing. Caption: A calm Christmas setting...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/rediscovering-what-truly-matters-this-christmas-amidst-consumerism-and-perfectionism</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6920796f4380ae0a508ce8aa</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 14:46:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_e77d1b8147e24660a9742a4688e34fd3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Season, New Chapter]]></title><description><![CDATA[This summer has been beautiful but full-on. Between family, travel, our glamping business and the constant hum of busy days, I’ve felt...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/new-season-new-chapter</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b2a6c278cc0bc459d3bcf7</guid><pubDate>Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:08:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_f8ddb42b2d9a4301a1233cdc0ba1c35b~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Menstrual Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you someone who has always loved their monthly bleed or despised it and seen it as the enemy? I have come to learn that our menstrual...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/menstrual-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689c8f857f8c1da4f6d832ad</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:44:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_09dd2cc9a5f9454fbd223cd8e29ee73e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Tender Pause aka 'Transition': The Healing Work of Not Yet Knowing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lately, I’ve been feeling stuck. Not dramatically, not in crisis—but in that quiet, soul-heavy way where things feel slow, foggy,...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/the-tender-pause-aka-transition-the-healing-work-of-not-yet-knowing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6884cb6bf8e9d61d27e3567c</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:15:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_a93170d4d7eb45c3aced58d1f62df16e~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Summer Season Isn’t Just Hot—It’s Heavy]]></title><description><![CDATA[A personal reflection on why summer can feel like a sensory and emotional overload Does summer ever feel like… a lot? We wait all year...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/the-summer-season-isn-t-just-hot-it-s-heavy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687c9c29cebb6f8ccb0074e4</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2025 07:44:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_f837c19981ba4105a505fbc0dcae2ff6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Benefits of Mindful Yoga Practice: Finding Your Own Rhythm and Practice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mindful yoga combines the physical benefits of traditional yoga with the psychological advantages of mindfulness. It encourages you to...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/exploring-the-benefits-of-mindful-yoga-practice-finding-your-own-rhythm-and-practice</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67e1566df6784dfca2e08482</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Mar 2025 13:11:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/08792cb55ee548d784f954c13ff7f2b7.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Can Vision Boards Help You Manifest Your Dreams?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Imagine waking up every day with a clear vision of your goals and a heightened sense of motivation. This is the power of vision boards....]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/how-can-vision-boards-help-you-manifest-your-dreams</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67d2bc0f44b1d66b2d336e0b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Mar 2025 11:21:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_2b2787f1f37e4f509d6dfe0251b23fd7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Enigmatic Power of Yin Yoga: Uncovering What happens in Class And its Healing Benefits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exploring Why Yin Yoga has become so Popular.]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/the-enigmatic-power-of-yin-yoga-uncovering-what-happens-in-class-and-its-healing-benefits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67939d285ffd784142f256ca</guid><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:12:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1c2df66a13c041c08abcf3aad9424ee3~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exploring the Power of Compassion: Unveiling the Secrets to Practicing Empathy and Understanding]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today's fast-paced, overwhelming, traumatised world, fostering compassion can feel like a challenging task. Yet, understanding and...]]></description><link>https://www.nestandnurture.uk/post/exploring-the-power-of-compassion-unveiling-the-secrets-to-practicing-empathy-and-understanding</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673c7d7929af365465113f38</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:33:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/02378f_80a1335df6c9482a9d7705e2adb19b4a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Nurturedsoul.co</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>