Yarns for the Soul

"Yarns" is a common way for New Zealanders to describe having a chat, a conversation. We might say 'I had a great yarn with Nicole the other day!'. For me, a yarn can go in many different directions, often including multiple tangents and side stories. It also involves having deeper discussions and diving into some vulnerability, before coming back up to a lighter level with some sarcasm or dark humour. Yarns for the Soul was born out of a desire to champion more honest and vulnerable conversation (but also feel like you're sitting on a friend's couch with a cup of tea having a yarn with them- and that friend is me!). I believe in the magic and power of story-telling, and everyone has stories that deserve to be shared with the world. We are all experts of our own lived experiences, and I hope by sharing these we can foster more curiosity and compassion for others and the world around us. I yarn with my guests on a range of topics, often delving into subjects tha

Yarns for the Soul is a society podcast hosted by Nicole, with 54 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Nicole hosts Yarns for the Soul, a society show with 54 episodes published.

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  Episode #54

  Episode 54- Mini-yarn on seasons of life and pressing pause

  Jul 15, 202516 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this mini episode I share how Winter in New Zealand has been impacting the way I show up across all areas of life, and how I've given myself permission to reflect on what is currently serving me. I also yarn about the importance of listening to our bodies as seasons change, and to check in with ourselves to see what we really need. I have chosen to take a break for Winter and put the podcast on pause, with the intention of returning with the change in seasons and hopefully a spring...

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  Episode 53- Yarns on being a cycle breaker, finding your peace and the importance of crafts with Kim

  Jun 10, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this episode I am joined by Kim Davis, an avid crafter and true crime enthusiast, mother, and co-host of the Slaycation podcast. Our yarn begins with the healing power of crafts- how sitting and knitting or stitching can be meditative, as well as how it can be used to disconnect from unwanted social conversations! We talk about how crafting can give you moments to yourself, and the importance of doing something just because. </p><p>Kim speaks openly about her life growing up in a household with domestic abuse, and the ongoing i...

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  Episode #52

  Episode 52- Mini-yarn on being future-focused and paying for "the audacity"

  May 23, 202523 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this mini-yarn I share some of my recent experiences and learnings from working through stuff with coach Di Foster and EMDR therapy with a local psychologist. I yarn about feeling more future-focused in my current phase of life, and why that feels like such a novelty to me. I reflect on how some of my lived experiences left me stuck in survival mode, and how that can make you forget about any big audacious goals. </p><p>I talk about the idea of shifting my mindset, from putting things into the "too h...

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  Episode #51

  Episode 51- Yarns on style, spirituality and self-love with Maren

  May 11, 202550 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>On this episode I am joined by the magical Maren Swenson, an intuitive stylist, fashion coach, podcast creator and mother.  After leaving a high demand religion, Maren embarked on deep inner work to explore how she wanted to show up and be seen in the world. A key part of this was rediscovering and owning her femininity, which inspired her to create a space for other women to do the same.</p><p>Maren shares the backstory to starting her coaching business "Wild Serenity", and how she uses intuitive fashion styling to help w...

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  Episode #50

  Episode 50- Mini-yarn on the origins of "yarns"

  Apr 27, 202525 minS1

  <p>Send us a text</p><p>Welcome to episode 50!! I am celebrating this milestone episode with a special mini-yarn all about the origins of the word "yarn". </p><p>Most people outside of New Zealand will only associate yarn with wool, and I have to tell people my podcast is sadly not about knitting! So here's an episode to explain what the word yarning means to me, as well as exploring the historical origins behind the use of the word in everyday kiwi conversation.</p><p>On my research journey I pulled at many threads, from indigenous cultures to G...

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