Yarns for the Soul
Nicole
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"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 that are still considered socially taboo or not spoken about enough. In my mini-yarns, I also share parts of my own stories, and reflect on things that I'm learning while I continue to muddle my way forward and follow my nose!
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If you'd like to get in touch, or follow my journey, you can find me over in Instagram @yarnsforthesoulnicole. See you there!
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Recent Episodes
S1E54 Episode 54- Mini-yarn on seasons of life and pressing pause
Send a textOn 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…
Episode 53- Yarns on being a cycle breaker, finding your peace and the importance of crafts with Kim
Send a textOn 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…
S1E52 Episode 52- Mini-yarn on being future-focused and paying for "the audacity"
Send a textOn 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…
S1E51 Episode 51- Yarns on style, spirituality and self-love with Maren
Send a textOn 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…
S1E50 Episode 50- Mini-yarn on the origins of "yarns"
Send a textWelcome to episode 50!! I am celebrating this milestone episode with a special mini-yarn all about the origins of the word "yarn". Most people outside of New Zealand will only associate…
S1E49 Episode 49- Heal the Hauraki: yarns on healing, helping and hope with Cassie and Mandy
Send a textWhy is connection with nature just as important as connection with others? And how can we incorporate Mātaraunga Māori and the leadership of wāhine Māori in healing the world around us?On…
S1E48 Episode 48- The glass ceiling: yarns on gendered leadership and empowering women with Ros
Send a textWhat is the current model of leadership in businesses and organisations today? Is everyone represented in this model, and who does it serve?On this episode I had the pleasure of yarning…
S1E47 Episode 47- Yarns on trauma awareness, collective healing and recentering joy with Amanda
Send a textWhat is trauma, and why is it important on a collective level that we examine what's going on for us as individuals?On this episode I yarn with the incredible Amanda Hanna, director and…
S1E46 Episode 46- Yarns on asking powerful questions, the art of facilitation, and awareness of privilege with Paul
Send a textWhat if the best way to lead wasn’t about having the right answers—but asking the right questions?In this episode, I yarned with the ever-curious Paul McGregor, a leadership coach, author…
S1E45 Episode 45- Feminist mini-yarn on the 'spectrum of culpability' in cases of violence and abuse
Send a textWelcome to my first episode of 2025! I'm diving straight into the deep end with this one and yarning about some of the reasons why I have been in perpetual angry feminism mode recently. I…
S1E44 Episode 44- Colonial trauma and criminal justice: yarns on understanding the 'why', reparation, and the importance of connection to the land with Sarah
Send a textOn this episode I am so grateful to be joined again by the incredible Sarah Salter-Kelly. She first joined me in Episode 38, so go back and check out that episode if you'd like to know…
S1E43 Episode 43- Yarns on communicating through grief and starting 'Our Dead Dads' podcast with Nick
Send a textOn this episode I yarn with the creator and host of 'Our Dead Dads' podcast Nick Gaylord. After the death of Nick's father (and a healthy dose of therapy to help move through the grief,…
S1E42 Episode 42- Yarns on victims' rights and trauma in the law with Allison
Send a textOn this episode I am joined by the incredible Allison Mahoney, a social justice, victim rights and civil rights litigator in America. In 2022, Allison started her own firm ALM Law, which…
S1E41 Episode 41- Mini-yarn on my podcasting process, upcoming content, and acknowledging the darkness
Send a textOn this mini-yarn I share with you part of my creative podcasting process around guest episodes, and explain that I only share with the world whatever my guests are comfortable with. I…
S1E40 Episode 40- Empowering women through travel: yarns with 'Greether' founder Vanessa
Send a textOn this episode I am joined by the amazing Vanessa Karel, two-time business founder, entrepreneur and creative producer. Vanessa created the platform Greether, aimed at making travel more…
S1E39 Episode 39- Mini-yarn on femininity and why I wear black
Send a textBONUS MINI-YARNOn this cheeky bonus episode I yarn about what femininity means to me, and the journey I have taken to feeling confident in my own version of being feminine. I talk about my…
S1E38 Episode 38- Yarns on homicide, forgiveness, and healing through trauma with Sarah
Send a textOn this episode I yarn with the incredible healer, author and speaker Sarah Salter-Kelly. Sarah has been sharing her wisdom for over 16 years through her private healing practice and…
S1E37 Episode 37- Yarns on exploring the world and why we travel with Shelby and Scott
Send a textOn this episode I was joined by the awesome duo that is Shelby and Scott, creators and hosts of the Balls Deep podcast. Our yarns go all the way from the origins of their romance to the…
S1E36 Episode 36- Yarns on intuitive and holistic healing with Polina
Send a textOn this episode I yarn with Polina, a medical intuitive holistic wellness coach. She shares how she went from a PhD in Consumer Behaviour in Russia, to a wellness coach based in Colorado,…
S1E35 Episode 35- Yarns on living intentionally and creating a life by design with Rosie
Send a textOn this episode I yarn with Rosie, a business and mindset coach who supports solo entrepreneurs to grow businesses they love. We dive into how Rosie got to where she is today, including…
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Yarns for the Soul has published 54 episodes since June 2022, covering topics in Education, Personal Journals.
Yarns for the Soul is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 49m.
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