Ep: 023 When You Stop Waiting for Permission: A Conversation with Maeve McAnulty

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Maeve McAnulty, founder of The Metal Masseuse - a bold, inclusive wellness practice built for people who never felt at home in the traditional, beige world of wellness. With deep roots in aromatherapy and natural ingredients, Maeve specialises in women’s health, focusing on four essential pillars: sleep, energy, pain, and stress management.Maeve’s mission is powerful and unapologetic: to create a wellness space where everyone fits in. With a love of heavy metal, and a grounded, no‑nonsense warmth, she brings a refreshing authenticity to an industry that often feels out of touch.This episode is especially for women rising in midlife - women who are done seeking permission, approval or validation, and are ready to claim their next chapter on their own terms. It’s also for anyone craving a wellness space that feels real, inclusive, rebellious and deeply human.You can connect with Maeve via Instagram and Facebook.If you have resonated with any of the themes in this episode we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments. You can also some love by following, subscribing or rating the show. Tag UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® whenever you post on social media so we can continue to share the love.Follow UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® Podcast on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® on ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.unfunk-yoursoul.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® ⁠ founded by Marie Shaw, a well-being practitioner, X-HAIL® Instructor and NLP Coach in training. UNFUNK YOUR SOUL® is more than a wellness brand and podcast - it's a movement rooted in mind-body practices, soulful healing and radical self-love. We create spaces for transformation whether you're navigating menopause, sobriety, midlife shifts, finding yourself after a change in your life, seeking community or simply looking to add to your well-being toolkit.  Come for the CALM, Stay for the GLOW UP! Find our next event hereYou can follow Marie's personal journey to becoming her authentic true self by reading and subscribing to ⁠⁠Growing with Grace. ⁠⁠Where she reflects on life's lessons, blessings and the seasons of change as she enters her unapologetic AF ERA.Supporting the show with ⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠ helps sustain this community-led space, a simple way to pour back in and fuel the powerful work of amplifying women’s voices in midlife.DISCLAIMER: the content in this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of this podcast. Always seek advice from a qualified healthcare professional if you are experiencing difficulties with mental health.