Blog Posts

My blog is a space to explore my musings on healing, spirituality and soul-led living. I share reflections on energy work, shamamic practice, and tools for personal transformation. May these posts inspire and support you on your path.

Today I’m opening the door to something that’s been quietly taking shape for a long time - a new website and a new home for my work. It’s a space that gathers together all the threads of the work that I offer, weaving them into one place. September's Full Moon Circle: Candlelight on Wood To me, the website feels like entering a cottage on the edge of a forest and sitting by the cosy hearth: a place of warmth and stillness, soft candlelight on wood. It’s a place to welcome you

While planning this month's Full Moon Women's Circle, my thoughts have been on Samhain and ancestral healing (Samhain being the old Celtic festival celebrated between 31 October and 1 November that marks the end of harvest and the start of winter; when the veil between the living and the dead is said to be thin). It was timely then that last night I went with two trusted friends to hear two inspiring women talk about Scotland’s witch trials, and it left me wondering ... What

In a world where spiritual language is everywhere – from “energy healing” to “ancestral work”, it can feel confusing to know who to trust. Over the years, through my own training, mistakes, and guidance from teachers, I’ve gathered some reflections on what integrity looks like in this work. I offer them here not as fixed rules, but as questions and touchstones you might find useful on your own path.   Many Ways of Knowing The question of who we can trust in a world filled wit

As a midwife, I’ve had the privilege of guiding parents and families through the transformative experiences of pregnancy, childbirth, and those precious early days with their new baby. Throughout my career, one thing that has always stood out to me is that the need for ongoing support for new parents extends far beyond the birth of their child. Yet, this need often goes unmet in today’s society. Despite the clear and growing demand for comprehensive postpartum care, the inade

Me in my favourite place - Assynt, Scotland Stepping into the spotlight doesn’t come naturally to me. In fact, sharing personal stories is a stretch from my comfort zone. But growth often happens when we expand our boundaries (which I'm all for!) so here I am, connecting with you through sharing a piece of my journey. My name is Andrea Lawrie, and while I wear many hats - Midwife, Educator, Holistic Practitioner, Wife, and Mother, my story, like yours, is deeply personal and