ABOUT JO

I’m learning to navigate life as an empty-nester after more than two decades as a (mostly) full-time mum. It’s challenging but also exciting, and I’m leaning in to the things that have always helped me: Books, Writing, and the skills I’ve learned through years of Yoga and Coaching.

I don’t believe in hustle culture, miracle cures, or 5 a.m. starts. I do believe in gratitude, kindness, and finding meaning in the middle of life — through reflection, rest, and rediscovering what you love.

If you’re craving calm, perspective, and a space to breathe, you’re in the right place. Together, we’ll read, reflect, and gently realign (once we remember where we put our glasses). No perfection or performance is required here.

Want to get to know me better? See below for some random facts, and follow me on Instagram.

I look forward to connecting with you.

Jo xox

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT ME?

Here are some quick facts to help us get to know each other better…

• I am a lover of all things simple, beautiful and cosy - soft jumpers, blankets on the sofa, flowers on the side, reading by the fire, etc.

• I have a herbal tea obsession… and when I say obsession, I mean I have a drawer that is dedicated purely to herbal teas!

• I’m English, married to a lovely New Zealander I met in Hong Kong, and have 3 children, all in their twenties - 2 living in England and 1 in NZ (yes, that sucks!)

• I’m an introvert - and very happy to be one.

• I have lived in 7 different countries (so far) and too many houses to count!

• I left school at 17 but have never stopped learning. I’m a qualified Life Coach and Yoga Teacher, and over the years have also studied: Maternal Mental Health & Wellbeing, Hypnotherapy, and English Lit + Creative Writing.

• I was a (mostly) full-time mum for 26 years, and LOVED IT, so becoming an empty nester has been a big shift for me.

• I’m a bookaholic - when I was in early labour with my second child, I paced the floor for several hours while reading The Pelican Brief; both to keep contractions going and to make sure I finished it before she was born!

• I was once Enya’s hand double in a music video.

• I have chronic headaches, which can make life challenging, and also have a bunch of food allergies - thankfully not chocolate! Or herbal tea!

• If I’m at a party, you’ll find me nosing around the host’s bookshelf or cuddling their dog/cat.

• My ideal day involves time on my yoga mat, a long walk, and then hot chocolate and a good book.

• I also love Autumn, Christmas, the smell of rain, peonies, and laughing - lots!