Lauren holds a gentle home for mothers and creatives. Both of which I am. I appreciate her words, her wisdom and her honesty in this space and I'm so appreciative to be a part of her community here.

Kat River

Hello lovely one, I am Lauren…

I am the Mother of two daughters, a Writer, Coach, Soulful Business Mentor, Designer, Website Artist, Sacred Space Holder and multi dimensional human being.

I describe myself as ‘earth meets sky’ - weaving together a grounded and human approach with a lot of heart and soul.

Some of the offerings you can expect to find here..

The Circle - Honest and intimate conversation about the messy truths of Motherhood. Raw and tender, real life, unfiltered.

The Studio - Sharing about what it is to be running a soul-centred business alongside Motherhood. Behind the scenes, supportive, encouraging.

The Sanctuary - a collection of rituals, practices, meditations and heart balm to soothe and support the nervous system. Grounding, calming, nourishing.

Let yourself be Held.

The essence of everything I do, and have done over the past decade, is centered on creating a loving space, a gentle container, to hold an individual - or group - through a process.

As a multi-passionate Manifesting Generator (Human Design) I have made many pivots and explored and experimented with many different paths over the years. From running my own PR & Marketing agency, to health blogging, yoga teaching, business mentoring, sex, love & relationship coaching, holding women’s circles, supporting those going through Matrescence, recording guided meditation and yoga nidras, offering Human Design readings and even when working with clients in my creative studio - the thread of ‘holding space’ has been, and is, ever present.

My role in all of my heart work has always been to create a sacred, and safe, container to witness all that is arising in that very moment, and to hold it gently.

And now I also hold space for two tiny humans… my daughters (currently 1 and 4 years old) - which has been the biggest challenge and greatest honour of my lifetime so far.

The essence of this Substack…

In this space, which started life in March 2023 as The Mother Well but has since evolved, my intention is to use words (written and audio) to envelope you in a feeling of being Held.

The holding of Mothers is very much a large part of my work and intention here, but the topics I write about, and the practices I share, are not just for those who have birthed, or are raising a child.

My hope is that this will be a space for you to reflect. To share. To connect. To create. To feel inspired and soothed, seen and heard.

A space that brings the grounded element of earth and the mysterious magic of the sky together. A space where messy imperfection is honoured and in fact - celebrated.

A space where you feel Held in your journey. Able to show up as the beautiful, raw and real human that you are. In your truth and in your tenderness.

Witnessed

Nurtured

Held.

“I love Lauren's writing. There's no filter here. And Lauren's motherhood journey feels so familiar... the unravelling and surrendering and all of the messy multitudes we inhabit. So happy she's here on Substack, so that I can connect with her writing more deeply and more often.”

Emine Rushton, More Than The Crumbs

When you become a subscriber you will receive a weekly Wednesday love letter, and the occasional extra note when inspiration strikes.

If you decide to become a a paid subscriber you will also receive…

  • Access to The Vault of guided meditations and Yoga Nidras.

  • Regular recorded practices to support and guide you.

  • Behind the scenes audio voice notes.

  • Surprise Bonus Content shared as I feel called.

  • Discounts on my workshops and services.

Becoming a paid subscriber for £5 a month or £45 a year also supports me as a writer, as a creator, as a Mother and allows me to bring more of the offerings that I love to the world.

“Lauren's writing is beautifully crafted and unflinchingly honest. She gracefully navigates the juncture of motherhood and creativity, giving voice to the aspects of myself that often remain in the shadows. Her words consistently strike a chord and I'm genuinely delighted that we've connected here in this space.”

Sarah Robertson, Brand Seasons

Join us…

When you subscribe you will begin to receive all of my shares straight into your inbox, you can also download the Substack app, which I wholeheartedly recommend as it is like a beautiful library of all your favourite writers where you can come and read from anytime.

I would be honoured to traverse this beautiful, and chaotic, journey with you.

With love

Lauren

xxx

“Lauren shares soul work here. If you're a mother and you're looking to sit in circle this is the ONE place on Substack to go, to feel held, to feel less alone in it all. Lauren's posts are honest and deeply centred - I adore everything she writes.”

Claire Venus, Creatively Conscious & Sparkle on Substack

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I am a Mother of two daughters, a Writer, Coach, Soulful Business Mentor, Branding & Website Creator, Sacred Space Holder and multi dimensional human being.