SLP 562: The Power of Circle with Imogen Bailey

In this episode of the Self Love Podcast, Kim sits down with Imogen Bailey to explore the powerful role of women’s circles in fostering authentic connection, healing and self-love. Imogen shares her journey from the entertainment industry into wellness work as a doula, circle facilitator and author of The Power of Circle, reflecting on how practices like meditation, journaling and community helped her redefine herself beyond external expectations. Together they discuss the ancient tradition of gathering in circle as a space without hierarchy, where women can share openly, learn across generations and support one another through different stages of life. In a time where loneliness and digital connection are increasing, they highlight the importance of intentional, in person spaces that nurture emotional wellbeing and meaningful relationships. Imogen also explains how circles can be thoughtfully facilitated with structure and intention, and shares insights from her accredited training program designed to help others safely hold these spaces. The episode is a heartfelt invitation for you to reconnect with yourself and each other and perhaps even start your own circle grounded in self love and community. About Imogen Imogen Bailey is a passionate women’s circle educator, facilitator, and the founder of Honouring Heart, an accredited online training platform empowering people worldwide to lead transformative circles that foster deep human connection, confidence, and mental wellbeing. With over 10 years dedicated to running and teaching women’s circles, Imogen brings authentic warmth and proven expertise to her work. Her 20+ years in television, presenting, and media—including iconic roles on Neighbours as Nicola West, appearances on reality shows like Celebrity Big Brother, Celebrity Survivor, and Skating on Thin Ice, her participation in the award-winning documentary series Go Back to Where You Came From, plus her early career as a celebrated model featured on global magazine covers—have honed her ability to deliver clear, welcoming, and engaging content that nurtures every learner through their journey. As a birth and end-of-life doula, meditation teacher, Reiki practitioner, columnist, author of The Power of Circle, and sought-after public speaker, Imogen supports people through life’s most meaningful transitions and shares her insights on stages and in publications worldwide. Her mission is to make heart-centered circles as accessible and commonplace as yoga studios or gyms—available in every country and language. An award-winning educator (2021 Education and Training Awards), Imogen’s globally recognized courses equip aspiring facilitators with practical tools, confidence, and community to create safe, supportive spaces that elevate mental health and belonging. Through Honouring Heart, Imogen continues to inspire thousands to step into leadership, embrace connection, and build thriving circle practices that heal and uplift. Her definition of Self Love is: Self Love is getting to a place where you love yourself so much that you have the capacity to love another. Her favourite quote is from: Maya Angelou- If you find it in your heart to care for someone else, you will have succeeded. Links to follow: Website: https://www.honouringheart.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imogen_bailey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ImogenBaileyHonouringHeart 40% Discount code for listeners for Imogen’s Womens circle training. The code is: HEART40 Link to the training: https://www.honouringheart.com/womens-circle-facilitator-program Imogen’s Book: https://www.honouringheart.com/power-of-circle Quotes: I think we all go through natural progression in life. We have chapters. If someone says you can’t, I’m like, I will. Don’t let other people define who you are, whether it is on the outside or the inside. Love it and be there because you love it but still don’t let other people in that field define who you are. It is really important that we define who we are. We love ourselves enough to define who we are. What comes out of that is a community of people who want to lift each other up and support each other. If I didn’t find self care, I was going to be in trouble. Circle has transformed me to the point that I am a different person now. When you sit in a circle, there is no hierarchy. There is an equality, there is inclusion, there is looking into each other’s eyes. The energy of that circle doesn’t stop when the circle closes. You take that with you. Circle creates this beautiful shape where nobody feels like they have to be the person that stands at the front and fixes everybody. Our bodies are wired for in person connection. Circle offers deep in person connection. It really is an ancient tool that has worked since the dawn of time. No one needs to be a guru. No one needs to be an expert. It is purely about creating an intentional space that feels warm, inviting, relaxing and nourishing. We are in the middle of a loneliness epidemic and it is global. It is like gifting yourself a moment in time. Meditation is now mainstream. Circles need to be mainstream as well. We can learn so much more from somebody telling us the story of their life than scrolling on Instagram. Think of every year as you go, the things that you let go of and the new things that you expand with. We are levelling up. Circle gives people a safe place. You leave the baggage at the door. I want to keep loving myself so much that I don’t need to be any younger version of me anywhere. I would love to see a circle in every corner. This has by far been the most rewarding career that I have done. You have to love yourself so much that I have the ability to love you because we are both worthy of pure unconditional love   SELF LOVE PODCAST SPONSOR LINKS THANKYOU FOR LISTENING… If you would like to share your feedback on this podcast please head to my Facebook and Instagram pages below. Thanks so much if you take the time to give me a 5-star rating on iTunes so that others find this podcast easily and I sincerely appreciate all of your feedback and comments. It makes it all worthwhile as I know this podcast can plant a seed where big things can indeed grow! 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