About
Personal
My name is Liz and I am the founder of Breath of Life. I have 40 years of life experience and 24 years of professional experience. I wasn't always a coach, but every job or course has taught me something valuable and lead me here.
My personal journey of self-discovery and self-awareness started when I was 15. I realised I thought differently and wanted life to look different compared to everyone around me.
I have worked through grief, identity, sexuality, food addiction, and self-loathing to get to a place of strength, (some days I'm still working on it). Life will throw us all some curveballs and I admit I didn't always handle my challenges well. I had to unlearn a lot of things and grow into new ways of living in order to reach my goals. Now I work to pass on what I have learned in the hope of helping others get there faster.
Professional
I have always been fascinated with people and why they do what they do. I started out with a degree in Psychology with Physiology, followed with a diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy skills.
I have also gained certifications in Hypnotherapy, Hypnoanalysis and Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Life Coaching, Meditation and Breathwork.
Through my own journey of self-discovery I have learned a lot about holistic therapies from both being the client as well as the professional.
With so many ways to help people, I am able to tailor the experience to each individual accordingly to their personal goals.
Journey
My journey started with the awareness that I felt different to everyone around me. I never wanted the traditional setting I grew up in. I didn't want a 9-5 job and a fixed routine, and I didn't want to stay in the local area when there was a big world to explore. I also knew I didn't want to get married and have kids, which at the time was just assumed.
Accepting my sexuality was the first step, and I had a long battle with confidence and low self-worth. Losing a parent suddenly was tough and unfortunately it was compounded with work burnout and then losing a job I loved. I didn't know then what I know now and I got stuck.
It took a lot of learning (and un-learning) as well as healing and habit changes to start moving forward again. It wasn't a straight-forward journey or a movie montage (oh how I wish it had been!).
There are still days that don't go to plan or feel as good but this is part of life. I am on a path of healing and growth and I would like you to walk with me.
Breath of Life
Breath of Life started as a play on words as I am predominantly a breathwork coach and a life coach. However, the greater meaning of this phrase feels right for the general ethos and vibe I am building in my business.
Breath of Life does have a religious context, and although I am not religious, the connection to a more spiritual meaning does feel right. Breath is life! And life is energy, and although we can explain a great many things, there is still an element of life that remains a mystery. I do believe in more than we can see and more than we can measure.
I am a very practical person but discovering my spirituality has been life-changing and I will include that learning in everything I do.