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The SOHA transformational retreat 2023

The SOHA transformational retreat 2023

I didn’t take any photos or videos of the retreat guest experiences as I firmly believe that paid guest privacy should be valued – especially at a ‘transformational retreat’ when women are allowing themselves to be open and vulnerable – and need a safe space.

This kind of retreat may not be for everyone, especially if you are expecting a ‘premium’ price level traditional spa-style retreat.
If you want structure, time keeping, and exactly ‘what it says on the tin’ – then you may be disappointed.
However, I believe that everyone can find the positive in every situation and can gain from experiences outside their comfort zone – especially when the truly excellent psychotherapists and therapists are passionate in their work of transforming people’s mindsets and lives for the better.

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@soharetreats
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@the.good.life.kitchen
And a special thank you to @clarewhittaker_hearts for her massage and reflexology treatments
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@danielle.kedward for her lovely breathwork session and angel cards.
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#transformationalcoach
#retreat
#newyearnewyou
#beyourbestyou
#positivity
#gratitude
#yoga
#meditation
#Mindfulness
#coldwaterswimming
#breathwork
#soundbathmeditation
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How to Start Rebuilding Your Life After Divorce

Even the most civilised of divorces are difficult to go through, and the emotions can take a toll.

Read on to discover all you need to know to become that bold, wonderful, independent you after a divorce.

A brown wood table with white divorce papers and a gold wedding band

3 tips for taking care of yourself after a divorce

When a marriage breaks down, and a divorce is the only way forward, it can be a stressful and grief-filled time. Here are my five top tips for ensuring you take care of yourself during and after divorce proceedings.

  1. Be aware of your feelings and don’t ignore them.

There are five stages that you will likely face when going through a divorce: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and finally, acceptance. It is important that you allow yourself to go through all of these stages and emotions, and allow yourself to grieve – after all, a divorce is a big deal.

Tip: Keep a journal to allow yourself a space to vent frustrations and collate feelings. This journal will not only help you to process what you’ve been through, but will also allow you to look back and see how far you’ve come.

  1. Ask your friends and family for support.

There are people in your life who will be there through thick and thin – and at times like these when you have been through a huge change in your life, it’s important to lean on that support system. Whether you need somewhere to stay, a friendly ear to talk to, or someone to join you on a ‘let’s get away and forget everything’ spa trip, so don’t be afraid to ask for the help you need.

  1. Seek professional help.

A friend lending a helping hand is one thing, but it’s also important to seek professional help after a divorce if you think that will be helping you. A friend is like a jump leads to kick start a car, whilst a therapist is a mechanic who can help you fix the route of the issue. A therapist or life coach can help you to move on and rebuild your life, giving you the building blocks and motivation you need to be able to start over. It’s their job to help you through tough times in life and seeking professional help is nothing to be ashamed of, please do remember that!

A brick building windows and fire escape stairs on the left, a large white sign on the right says ‘how are you, really?’

4 steps to move forward and rebuild your life after a divorce

Taking the best care of yourself is important after a divorce, but you also need to take time to start over and rebuild your life. Here are a few tips to help you do just that.

  1. Know when it’s OK to stay friends, and when it’s best to cut ties completely.

Even though you have decided to part ways as spouses, the feelings don’t always fully go away – especially not straight away. For some people, their husband or wife is also their best friend, a person they’ve spent a lot of time together through highs and lows, and there is no reason why the breakdown of a marriage should result in the loss of that friendship. For others, however, particularly when a marriage has been toxic or abusive, it’s important to fully cut ties to ensure you are able to move on and live life to the fullest after the divorce.

  1. Don’t forget that it is possible to start over and find happiness again.

Just because one marriage ends in divorce, does not mean that you are destined to be alone forever. Don’t be afraid to put yourself back out there and begin dating again. Being single can be fun, and you can – and will – find happiness again, whether that is with a new partner, or on your own living your best life.

  1. Address loneliness directly.

Take the time to do things you enjoy and be around the people you love. The breakdown of one relationship doesn’t mean the loss of all of them. Why not enjoy a holiday with your children or best friends, or attend classes to learn a new craft and make new friends.

  1. Take time to reinvent yourself.

It’s important to remind yourself of your own identity now the ‘we’ portion of your life journey is over. From hiking up a mountain you’d always wanted to try, to indulging in a different cuisine every night to discover which is your favourite; there are so many ways you can explore who you are after your divorce.

Tip: A change of image can often increase your confidence. It can be anything, from a new hairstyle to hair colour, or if you are a man with a beard maybe a new beard style click here for some ideas #ad

An older couple walking down a grassy hill towards a body of water surrounded by white cliffs.
The mental strain of a marriage break-up is bound to take its toll on you. However, there are plenty of ways to begin stepping towards rebuilding your life and beginning the process of healing. With these tips, I hope you are able to start on your journey with purpose and excitement for the new adventures yet to come your way.
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Who is behind the mask?

Who is behind the mask? . All gowned and masked up and at last my new 2021 haircut. . With the talented @darrenfowlerhair London whom I recommend all my 1-2-1 personal makeover and clients to go to. He's great with all sorts of hair - fine, thin, curly, thick etc and also understanding the needs of the very diverse clients I send him. . . .

All gowned and masked up and at last my new 2021 haircut.
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With the talented @darrenfowlerhair London whom I recommend all my 1-2-1 personal makeover and clients to go to.
He’s great with all sorts of hair – fine, thin, curly, thick etc and also understanding the needs of the very diverse clients I send him.
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This is an example of a makeover transformation of a young newly transitioning mtf client of mine

This is an example of a makeover transformation of a young newly transitioning mtf client of mine. Her face is cropped for client privacy and anonymity. . I taught her how to dress to suit her changing body shape from hormone treatment, and how less is always more in the style stakes. . I showed how to cover any residual beard shadow with makeup tricks which would be easy for her to do on a day to day basis-without resorting to heavy coverage camouflage. I also reshaped her eyebrows which made an enormous difference to feminising the face. . I used Nars foundation stick Kryolan colour wheel Clinique lip balm L'Oreal eyebrow pencil . . . .
Her face is cropped for client privacy and anonymity.
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I taught her how to dress to suit her changing body shape from hormone treatment, and how less is always more in the style stakes.
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I showed how to cover any residual beard shadow with makeup tricks which would be easy for her to do on a day to day basis-without resorting to heavy coverage camouflage.
I also reshaped her eyebrows which made an enormous difference to feminising the face.
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I used
Nars foundation stick
Kryolan colour wheel
Clinique lip balm
L’Oreal eyebrow pencil .
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#Tbt to Cowes week 1997 and 1999-features conceived and styled by me

to Cowes week 1997 and 1999-features conceived and styled by me. These photos include high profile Cowes people and famous yachtspeople including Ellen Macarthur. Cowes week 2018 is now sponsored by Lendy. @cowes_week . . . . . .

These photos include high profile Cowes people and famous yachtspeople including Ellen Macarthur.

Cowes week 2018 is now sponsored by Lendy. @cowes_week .
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A selection of my favourite makeup brushes and products from @primark

A selection of my favourite makeup brushes and products from @primark.beauty . I was browsing in Primark Oxford st and checked out their new beauty products which apparently have had a recent significent financial investment. I was really impressed with their makeup brushes which I then bought for a transgender MTF client so she could experiment with her newly learnt makeup application techiques, taught by me, with these brilliant inexpensive makeup tools. The brush prices ranged from £1-£2.50 and were excellent in both texture and balance between softness and firmness for application and blending away. The key to a good make application is blending and blending away. Its not all about countouring as seen in so many airbrushed insta MUA posts. It's so important to be able to blend away, especially for a trans girl who may still be covering her remaining beard growth during her laser/electrolysis/hormone treatments with layers of concealer products, foundation and powdering to set. However blending away is important for all girls whether it's eyeshadow, foundation, concealer or blusher. . . The brushes shown here include double ended brushes: Angled eyebrow brush Eyeshadow and concealer brush Apply and blend brush Foundation and concealer brush Powder and finish brush And Blender sponge Mattifying powder And an artist palette of eyeshadows. Great makeup tools for starting out. Total £29! ( i doubled up on some of the brushes for my client) . . . .
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I was browsing in Primark Oxford st and checked out their new beauty products which apparently have had a recent significent financial investment.
I was really impressed with their makeup brushes which I then bought for a transgender MTF client so she could experiment with her newly learnt makeup application techiques, taught by me, with these brilliant inexpensive makeup tools.

The brush prices ranged from £1-£2.50 and were excellent in both texture and balance between softness and firmness for application and blending away.

The key to a good make application is blending and blending away.
Its not all about countouring as seen in so many airbrushed insta MUA posts.
It’s so important to be able to blend away, especially for a trans girl who may still be covering her remaining beard growth during her laser/electrolysis/hormone treatments with layers of concealer products, foundation and powdering to set.

However blending away is important for all girls whether it’s eyeshadow, foundation, concealer or blusher.
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The brushes shown here include double ended brushes:
Angled eyebrow brush
Eyeshadow and concealer brush
Apply and blend brush
Foundation and concealer brush
Powder and finish brush
And
Blender sponge
Mattifying powder
And an artist palette of eyeshadows.

Great makeup tools for starting out.
Total £29! ( i doubled up on some of the brushes for my client)
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Before and after men’s makeup makeover trial

Before and after men's makeup makeover trial. I love my work so much when it makes people feel good about themselves. My work is all about being the best version of you that you can be. Whether I'm helping clients with their wardrobe, colours, body image and self-confidence, body shape, first impressions, body language, healthy diet and nutrition, exercise, make up for women, makeup for men and more. Eyebrows and eyebrow shaping are so important and make so much difference to your face. I tweezed first to shape and then extended and added missing brow hairs. I covered the beard and uneven skin tones, and shaded cheekbones with a contour kit. . . @jamiebuckley5234

I love my work so much when it makes people feel good about themselves. My work is all about being the best version of you that you can be. Whether I’m helping clients with their wardrobe, colours, body image and self-confidence, body shape, first impressions, body language, healthy diet and nutrition, exercise, make up for women, makeup for men and more.

Eyebrows and eyebrow shaping are so important and make so much difference to your face. I tweezed first to shape and then extended and added missing brow hairs. I covered the beard and uneven skin tones, and shaded cheekbones with a contour kit. .
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@jamiebuckley5234

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Love making my lifestyle clients look and feel their best from inside out

Love making my lifestyle clients look and feel their best from inside out. This client is seen here at the start of her weightloss journey after losing about 40lbs and with a new look with makeup and hair by me. You can look and feel your best whatever your bodyshape and size. Message me if you would like me to help you on your journey to being your best you.

This client is seen here at the start of her weightloss journey after losing about 40lbs and with a new look with makeup and hair by me.
You can look and feel your best whatever your bodyshape and size.
Message me if you would like me to help you on your journey to being your best you.

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Even on a Bank holiday! Dedication to an ongoing weightloss and bikini body transformation

Even on a Bank holiday! Dedication to an ongoing weightloss and bikini body transformation. Working on the bingo wings with light weights and lots of repetitions and of course the core and glutes. A barrecore class and then a healthy low carb and protein breakfast -scrambled eggs and avocado. With thanks to @naomidifabio
Working on the bingo wings with light weights and lots of repetitions and of course the core and glutes.
A barrecore class and then a healthy low carb and protein breakfast -scrambled eggs and avocado.
With thanks to @naomidifabio
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