ABOUT ME
Born in Dublin and raised in Somerset from the age of 10, I grew up in a loving home that was a joyful hub of connection and communication. My parents were amazing, and my siblings and I are so grateful always. That early foundation shaped everything that followed, from my years as a nanny, pilgrimages to Lourdes for 13 years, management training, women’s fashion retail and 15 years working alongside an investment entrepreneur as Director of Communications. There were many projects along the way to learn, expand and grow from. I did this, and am so grateful I was aware.
I became a personal trainer specialising in core strength, balance, and breath. I am an attuned Reiki practitioner. And through all of this since the age of 9 when I received my first diary, and was made stationery monitor, all those pencils and exercise books!) I have loved to write. I wonder if that is why I am such positive person? Or if I take after my father? Perhaps both?
Though I’m not a mother myself, I’ve been privileged to be a nanny, aunt, godmother to 14, and stepmother to 3. Now step grandmother to 2! These 22 young people have taught me so much, and as a listener and observer, I respond to them with a different perspective than a parent might. I love them all and they are all so much a part of my life. Now most of them are married or have partners… my ever-growing “family”! So much fun. “The Gods” inspired my first journal for young people aged 10 and up. Wisdom While You Work, Values for Wellbeing. Click here for the website.
Wisdom for women
I understand the unique terrain of midlife intimately – the menopause, anxiety, brain fog, empty nests, grief, and the quiet loss of self-esteem that can creep in.
Having walked this path myself and after a full hysterectomy, I know how writing by hand can become an anchor, a mirror, and a map through life’s most challenging transitions.
Navigating Midlife has taught me again and again that women need women to survive and thrive. Women share with women and we understand each other.
Choose carefully when looking for sound advice in all matters of women’s wellbeing. Don’t believe all you read and see on the internet! Be separate from the “good” opinions of others, research the options and make up your own mind.
OR, you can purchase my journal. 130 pages, each with a topic for your MIND, BODY and LIFE. Lots of room to write and share your thoughts and feelings. Click Here to buy the Journal.
What others say…
” Libbla brings a unique blend of science and human insight to the world of wellbeing”. R W
“Thank you Libbla, your program has literally transformed me into the girl I used to be, carefree and happy again!” P N
“Libbla, your journals served both me, and my children, we are so happy to have met you.” E V
“What was the word you used? Shifted! Yes, I shifted, and the best thing is – I keep shifting!” M-A G
for me, it’s like this…
Labels and boxes are not my way – but a description of me .. I’m a holistic practitioner, a businesswoman, experienced, knowledgeable, positive, strong, warm, and real – by real I mean true to myself. I believe in living actively, establishing good habits with room for flexibility and the understanding that everyone has a perspective of their own. I live peacefully and wildly, observing and listening , knowing we can only control ourselves but we can sow seeds for others if they ask.
I believe these principles work not just in theory, but in the beauty, confusion and choices of real life.
One thing I can confirm wholeheartedly… In my experience, and that of my many clients , my never-ending reading and studies, when all this is brought together… Writing moves you forward… and we are here to experience kindly and move forward.
Libbla