Ep 54 Finding Calm and Clarity in Motherhood with Artist, Tarot Reader & Reiki Practitioner Laura Metcalfe from Barley Moon

In this episode, we sit down with Laura Metcalfe — an Artist, Tarot reader, and Reiki practitioner — who helps mums reconnect with their creativity, intuition, and inner calm through mindful doodling, Tarot, and Reiki healing.Laura first discovered these soulful practices during a deeply painful chapter of her life, when art and spirituality became her lifelines. Now, her mission is to make gentle, accessible self-care practices available to women navigating the realities of motherhood, helping them find clarity, confidence, and connection to their true selves.🌿 In this heartfelt conversation, we explore:Laura’s powerful story — the kind of journey you’d expect to see in a movie.How the hardest moments in life can lead to the most unexpected, transformative outcomes.The challenges and joys of raising a family of eight (yes, eight!) while staying grounded.How Reiki, Tarot, and creative doodling can help you heal, gain clarity, and rediscover your identity as a mum.Laura’s practical tips on how to be a Happy, Thriving Mum through mindful daily rituals.This episode beautifully blends the spiritual and the practical, offering a real insight into how small daily practices can make a huge difference in your emotional wellbeing and sense of self.Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual guidance, mindful motherhood inspiration, or creative self-care ideas that fit into real life.Laura has set up a special discount for you lovely listeners for her 7 day challenge: Oodles of Doodles. This 7-day mindful doodling challenge aims to help you create a simple, soothing creative practice that fits into busy days.Podcast listeners get 25% off (Full price €12) available here: https://barleymoondigitals.etsy.com?coupon=HAPPYMUMCoupon code: HAPPYMUMGet in touch with Laura:Email: [email protected]: [email protected] Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thebarleymoon/Etsy Store: https://barleymoondigitals.etsy.com/👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇👇✨ Want more Happy Thriving Mum inspo? Sign up for my newsletter 💖Every fortnight I share inspiration, simple ideas and easy ways to become happier and healthier (all whilst juggling mum life!). Let's team up to support each other because when Mums Support Mums, we can be the best version of ourselves and that is great for everyone 💕💕⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://subscribepage.io/radiatefitness-and-happy-thriving-mums-newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋Say hi 👋Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/happythrivingmums⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/radiatefitnessuk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556581364525 ⁠