SW 8 | Stress Reset Visualisation + Going All In On Your Dream Life with Henry from Mountain Memorie

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What happens when a Canadian-Bali-raised snowboarder falls in love with Japan’s mountains, buys a farm on a whim, and builds a soulful ski lodge from scratch?

You get Mountain Memories—a dream turned reality by Henry and his best friend Noah.

This episode has two wildly different, but deeply grounding, parts.

We begin with a short, guided visualization to help you tune into yourself. To tune into your power. To drop out of chaos and back into calm, presence, and grounded strength. It’s perfect if you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or caught in a cycle of overthinking.

And then?

We dive into one of the most inspiring stories of risk, creativity, and community I've ever heard. From building a snow lodge on a Japanese farm to creating a retreat that’s helping others dream bigger too.

Whether you’re a solo traveller craving connection, a skier curious about Japan’s legendary powder, or a creative entrepreneur wondering what it really means to stay wild, or wondering if your dream is possible, this episode will light you up.

Adelaide x

Part 1: The Guided Visualization

Before we chat with Henry, we begin with a simple but powerful mindset practice, something I record often with my VIP 1:1 clients and those inside Rise of the Wild Woman or my other online programs.

This one is for you if:

  • You’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in stress-mode

  • You’re second-guessing yourself or struggling with boundaries

  • You’ve forgotten what your power actually feels like

  • You “can’t meditate” or struggle to sit still, this is a beautiful, embodied alternative

I guide you to:

  • Drop out of your head and into your body

  • Melt away chaotic energy

  • Reconnect with your calm, confident, fierce self—in a soft and flowing way

And here’s the magic: even if you think you “can’t visualize,” just listen. Let your body respond. Let what’s not serving you fall away. You don’t have to do it perfectly. Just let yourself be. You can lie down, sit on a sofa, be outside, whatever makes you feel comfortable.

Then, grounded and tuned in, we flow into Part 2…

Part 2: Conversation with Henry from Mountain Memories

What We Cover:

  • How Henry’s childhood in Bali sparked a love for creation and risk-taking

  • The serendipitous moment he first touched snow in Japan, and how it changed everything

  • From chalet boys to business owners: the unexpected evolution of Mountain Memories

  • Buying a farm with no money: the full story behind their crowdfunded leap

  • Creating space for others to dream big through their Inspire internship program

  • The chaotic magic of running your first snow season (and why you shouldn’t look at projections)

  • Building a values-led business from day one

  • Solo travel, ski culture, and why Japan's powder scene is unlike anywhere else on Earth

  • Powder lessons, retreat-style trips, and what’s coming next at Mountain Memories

  • Henry’s advice for anyone too scared to follow their wild, true self

Quotes to Remember:

“There was never a question of if we could do it. It was just—how do we make it happen?”

“We didn’t do any accounting. We just made decisions based on what felt right.”

“I’m not the best problem-solver. But I’m great at finding people who are, and getting them excited to help.”

“Fairness, freedom, creativity, community—those aren’t buzzwords to us. They’re how we make decisions.”

Connect with Henry & Mountain Memories:

Come Stay Wild:

If this episode lit a fire in your heart, share it with someone who needs a reminder that dreams aren’t always logical, but they are possible. And if you're ready to chase powder, community, or creative freedom, go check out Mountain Memories before the season books out. Hopefully I’ll see you there!

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North of Ordinary | Week 4 | What does it mean to follow your intuition? Your Wild?

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Welcome back, wild ones. It’s been a minute. Turns out, podcasting on the road is a lot harder than I thought… especially when you're road-tripping across Norway, chasing the midnight sun, and trying to balance rest, work, and wonder!

This summer was meant to be a blend of vacation and creative productivity. In reality? It’s been an emotional, physical, and spiritual adventure… and also a bit exhausting. But oh, the insights, adventures and realisations I’ve gathered.

Let’s dive in!

Adelaide x

🌞 Midnight Sun, Full Days, and Unexpected Fatigue

The Norwegian summer stretches time in the most magical way. With the sun barely setting, I found myself cramming every glorious minute with hikes, swims, conversations, and spontaneous detours. No two days have looked the same, and that’s thrilling and tiring in equal measure!

I’ve never road-tripped like this before. Constantly moving, constantly choosing. Unlike a multi-day trek with clear daily objectives, this journey was guided by a different compass: my wild. My gut. My intuition. .

💫 A New Level of Energy. A New Version of Me.

Somewhere between the fjords and the friendships, I realised I’m not just recovered, I’m transformed.

Yes, I healed from severe chronic fatigue in 3 days many years ago. Yes, I recently healed from PMDD (severe depression, pain, fatigue etc.). Yes, I’ve done Ironmans. Yes, I’ve travelled the world. But I’ve never felt this level of lightness, clarity, energy and capacity. It’s as if my soul has caught up with my body.

This trip cracked something open in me. I’ve met incredible people, reconnected with old friends (some I haven’t seen in a decade), and had conversations that have rearranged my inner world.

🇳🇴 And Yet... The Visa Situation

Let’s talk about the not-so-glamorous bit: my Norwegian visa.

My current visa expires in February, and the renewal process isn’t looking as straightforward as I’d hoped. Initially, I was told it would be simple. But, plot twist, it’s more complicated now.

So I’m launching Mission: Renew My Norwegian Visa—a professional storytelling campaign documenting the next few months as I secure partnerships, serve clients, and prove that Norway isn’t just where I live, it’s where I thrive.

This is about determination. About sharing the reality of building a life you love, and fighting to keep it.

🧭 Following My Wild: What Does That Actually Mean?

It’s a phrase I use often, but let’s define it:

Following your wild is listening to that deep pull or ache inside you, even when it doesn’t make logical sense. It’s the fire in your womb (or belly). The yes in your bones. The knowing that lives beyond reason.

Sometimes it shows up as expansion in the body, a lightness. Sometimes it’s a full-body no that feels like contraction or skin-crawling discomfort. And if you’re not used to tuning in? That’s okay. You can learn to listen. It starts with slowing down. Getting quiet. Tuning in. Noticing.

This summer, I’ve followed my wild more than ever before. And it's birthed a version of me I didn’t know I was ready for.

🧠 What If Intuition Leads You Somewhere You Didn’t Want to Go?

It happens. I’ve been asked:

“What if I follow my wild, and everything falls apart?”

And my answer is: maybe it was part of the lesson.
Maybe you weren’t listening clearly. Or maybe the detour was the doorway.

Following your wild isn’t a promise of ease. It’s a promise of alignment.

So What’s Next?

Honestly? I’m not entirely sure. That’s part of the beauty.

I do know I want more:
→ More connection
→ More joy
→ More community
→ More ease
→ More space to expand

And I know I want to live somewhere with a vibrant social adventure scene. The visa journey is now part of that unfolding, logistically and emotionally.

So I’m setting a bold intention, launching a public mission, and documenting the ride. I’ll be sharing updates, behind-the-scenes videos, client wins, mindset tools, and the real, unfiltered story of what it takes to rebuild a life after chronic illness, and claim your next level.

Your Turn

I’ll leave you with two questions I’ve been asking myself (and now you):

  1. What does it mean to you to follow your wild?

  2. How are you going to follow your wild more, especially as we move into the final stretch of the year?

I’d love to hear from you. Slide into my DMs, leave a comment, or just take these questions on your next walk.

Want to Follow Your Wild? Live a Life in Alignment with Who You Truly Are?

If you’re ready to:

  • Gain clarity on who you are

  • Stop the burnout spiral

  • Align your career with your soul

  • Or lead a team to thrive under pressure

Then let’s work together.
→ Download the free Burnout Escape Protocol
→ Check out the 35-day Sprint Career Goal Program
→ Explore VIP 1-1 Coaching
→ Book a team training

And stay tuned next week as I reveal the full details of Mission: Renew My Norwegian Visa.

Until then — stay wild,

Adelaide x

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• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

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SW 7 | Unlocking Flow State, Fast + Following Your Joy with Splitboarder Emil Leenderts

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Ever wish you could just switch on that “in the zone” feeling, when time disappears, everything clicks, and you’re unstoppable?

This week’s masterclass is your roadmap to unlocking flow state, fast. No monk-like stillness required ;)

Whether you’re chasing podiums, presenting in boardrooms, or craving more creativity and presence in your day… flow is a trainable state. And it’s far more accessible than we’ve been led to believe.

Inside this masterclass:

  • What flow state really is, and what it’s not

  • The classic formula (Csikszentmihalyi, Kotler & co.)

  • 9 signs you’re in flow — and 9 keys to activate it

  • Why the “skill vs. challenge” ratio is everything

  • Why most people overthink flow (and how not to)

  • The unconventional method I teach to drop in fast

  • A short guided practice to train your brain for flow

✨ Key Takeaway:
Flow isn’t magic, it’s mindset and neuroplasticity. You don’t have to hustle harder to feel better. You just need to know how to tune in.

Conversation Continues: A Joy-First Life with Pro Splitboarder Emil Leenderts

I deeply admire the way Emil lives his life. He’s one of those rare humans living with freedom, intention, passion, peak performance and fun at the core of everything he does.

Yes, there’s self-doubt (he’s human). But he always returns to his why: joy, fulfilment, and building a life that lights him up, on and off the mountain.

What’s brilliant is how he’s created a sense of safety within that freedom, which gives him even more freedom, more fun, and more time for what matters.

We talk about:
→ How he handles fear and pressure in extreme environments
→ Building freedom with safety, not despite it
→ Following your fun, without apology

I walked away inspired, and asking myself how I can follow my fun in a way that feels even more free and expansive. I hope this conversation offers you fresh insight and perspective to live your own wild life, too. Enjoy.

Connect with Emil here:

Want to go deeper?

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• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

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• Get A Career Breakthrough in just 35-Days with The Rise Of The Wild Woman: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

• Ready to See What Happens When You Live Life Like the Leading Lady? High-touch 1:1 coaching might be for you, click here.

Catch the full conversation on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite podcast app or watch us on YouTube!

SW 6 | Why You’re Still Stuck In Your Career (Even Though You’re Doing Everything Right) + Convo Continued With Bex Howells

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You’ve done everything right.

You’ve worked hard.

You’ve installed positive habits.

You’ve optimized your calendar, listened to the self-help podcasts, read the books, done the journaling, maybe even flirted with meditation.

And yet… you still feel stuck. Still feel like you’re not good enough. Still questioning if success is meant to feel like this...

If you’re a high-achieving woman who looks like she’s thriving on paper, but secretly feels burnt out, lost, or like she’s quietly failing at life—this is for you.

Part 1: The Real Reason You’re Stuck

Let’s drop a truth bomb: You cannot better-habit your way out of survival mode.

Most women come to me after doing all the "right" things. And yet they still:

  • Overthink about work in their free time

  • Feel impatient, unfulfilled, or self-critical

  • Battle imposter syndrome and perfectionism

  • Feel like quitting, pivoting, or disappearing entirely

The truth? These are not problems. These are symptoms.

You’re operating with an outdated identity — one shaped by hustle culture, good girl conditioning, and the need to prove your worth by doing more, holding it all, and never dropping the ball.

You say you want freedom, but you’ve built your self-worth around being indispensable. You long for ease, but deep down, you believe struggle is part of success. That internal conflict? That’s what’s burning you out.

Part 2: Survival Thinking vs. Wild Thinking

Let’s reframe how you think.

Survival Thinking is reactive, fear-based, and rooted in proving. It seeks control to feel safe. It plays by the rules, performs for approval, and sacrifices self for success.

Wild Thinking is self-led, intuitive, and unapologetically powerful. It disrupts norms. It chooses rest, desire, and joy as legitimate strategies for performance. It lets success and sanity exist in the same sentence.

Breakthroughs happen when you shift from Survival to Wild.

Part 3: Your Identity Runs the Show

You don’t act your way into change. You believe your way into it.

Your identity, the quiet “I am” statements running in the background, is dictating your thoughts, your choices, and your energy.

If you're stuck, it's likely because you're still operating from an identity that belongs to an older version of you.

Ask yourself:

“Who am I being right now—and who do I want to become instead?”

Part 4: The Micro Shift That Changes Everything

You don’t need years of healing. You need one bold belief shift.

A decision. A line in the sand.

Like:

  • "I don’t have to earn rest."

  • "I am allowed to lead without apology."

  • "I am a woman who thrives—not just survives."

This is identity-level work. And it's the foundation of my 35-day self-study program, Rise of the Wild Woman. In it, we upgrade your mindset from the inside out so you stop self-sabotaging and start showing up as the powerful, self-led woman you're here to be.

Final Word: You Are Not Broken Nor Crazy

If you’re stuck, exhausted, or questioning everything, here’s what I want you to know:

  • You are not broken.

  • You are not too much.

  • You do not need to try harder.

  • You’re not crazy.

You just need to start thinking like the next version of you. The bold one. The grounded one. The wild one.

She's already inside you. She's just waiting for permission to lead.

Conversation Continues with Bex Howells

Bex Howells is a Coach, Catalyst, and Disruptor. She’s on a mission to challenge the status quo and close the gender pay gap from the inside out. She’s dismantling internal and external systems to expand human potential.

In this episode, Bex shares her bold transition from public servant to activist, leading a successful nationwide campaign in Aotearoa New Zealand for paid training in female-dominated professions.

We dive into her personal reckoning with burnout, the radical permission to slow down, and how reconnecting with the body and intuition became her true power source.

Connect with Bex here:

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• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

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• Get A Career Breakthrough in just 35-Days with The Rise Of The Wild Woman: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

• Ready to See What Happens When You Live Life Like the Leading Lady? High-touch 1:1 coaching might be for you, click here.

Catch the full conversation on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite podcast app or watch us on YouTube!

SW 5 | Mental Toughness Masterclass: Steel Spine, Soft Heart

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Embrace Your Mental Toughness and Unlock Your True Potential.

Let’s be clear: high performance isn’t for the faint of heart. It’s for the ones with steel in their spine and a touch of wild in their soul. This isn’t just about surviving the pressure, it’s about thriving under it, without selling your sanity, soul or health.

Consider this your invitation to step beyond the grind. This blog is your aperitif to Staying Wild’s newest masterclass: Steel Spine, Soft Heart, where power, play, and peak performance meet.

Stay Wild,
Adelaide x

Mental Toughness vs. Resilience: Know Your Weapons

Most people throw around ‘mental toughness’ and ‘resilience’ like they’re interchangeable. They’re not. One keeps you sharp in the storm; the other helps you rise after the fall.

Mental toughness is your unshakable focus. The grit to ski headlong into a whiteout, fully trusting your legs will know what your eyes can’t see.

Resilience is the art of getting back up, wiping the snow off your face, and choosing the next mountain to conquer.

You need both. But knowing when to summon each? That’s where mastery lies.

Master the Dance: Divine Masculine & Feminine Energies:

Let’s talk energy. Not the ‘good vibes only’ kind, but the intrinsic forces that drive you.

The career world worships at the altar of the divine masculine: hustle, charge, conquer. Essential, yes, but only half the equation.

The divine feminine holds the secret to endurance. It’s the rooted power, the soft strength that sustains, not by force, but by flow.

Mental toughness blooms when you master both energies: knowing when to push, when to pause, when to pierce forward, and when to ground deeper.

Your Brain is Plastic (And That’s Good News)

Neuroplasticity: a glamorous way of saying your brain can change, fast, in fact. New neural pathways aren’t reserved for the young or the blessed. They’re forged by deliberate action, upgraded self-talk, and shifting out of victim-mode.

You are not wired wrong. You’re just due for a rewiring.

Your Self-Talk is Sabotaging Your Performance (Or Powering It)

We all have an inner monologue. The question is: is yours a drill sergeant or a secret weapon?

Research backs it up: confident, instructive self-talk boosts performance, whether you’re pitching to investors or free-diving off the Amalfi coast.

Your mind listens. Speak like the leader you are becoming.

Shift from Stuck to Thriving

The difference between stuck and thriving isn’t luck, it’s the mental loop you’re running.

Remember Spencer? From career derailment and personal implosion to a life overhaul so sharp it could cut glass. The catalyst? Shifting his internal dialogue from defeatist to decisive.

You can rewrite the script any time. Start today.

The Questions You Ask Shape Your Reality

Mental toughness isn’t about having all the answers, it’s about asking better questions.

Instead of “Why is this happening to me?” try:
👉 “What can I do with this?”
👉 “Who do I get to become through this?”

Performance upgrades start with perspective upgrades.

Final Word: You Are Not Broken. You Just Need Rewiring.

Mental toughness is not a personality trait; it’s a practice. One that sharpens with intention, recalibration, and the right frameworks.

If you’re ready to redefine how you meet challenges—with poise, power, and just the right dose of rebellion—the Steel Spine, Soft Heart masterclass is waiting.

Because you? You’re built to rise.

Want to go deeper?

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• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

• Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - @adelaidegoodeve

• Download The FREE Burnout Protocol. My free mindset framework for high performers ready to stop spiralling and start rising: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/protocol

• Get A Career Breakthrough in just 35-Days with The Rise Of The Wild Woman: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

• Ready to See What Happens When You Live Life Like the Leading Lady? High-touch 1:1 coaching might be for you, click here.

Catch the full conversation on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite podcast app or watch us on YouTube!

North of Ordinary | Week 1 | A Raw Diary Of My Solo Road Trip Through Northern Norway

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I’m writing this from the back of my car/bedroom (glamorous, I know) somewhere in Senja (northern Norway), with saltwater on my skin, and a mind as jagged as the peaks that pierce this northern sky (chat GPT got a bit poetic and I liked it).

Week 1 of my Northern Norway road trip is complete. I’m road tripping solo with my passenger Princess, Woolfie. And if I’m honest, it’s been less of a holiday and more of a rebirth, in the best way possible.

I'm being brave and posting this episode raw, unpolished, and 100% unedited. Why? Because I'm semi on holiday, and I just don't want to be in front of a screen! This is me showing up imperfectly.

So, how have I stayed wild lately?

I ditched the dreary grey of June in Sogndal and went solo to a music festival on a remote Norwegian island called Træna.

Weather? Awesome.

Mood? Also seriously awesome.

I trusted the wild pull to go, and it did not disappoint. This trip has reminded me of how alive life can feel like… if that makes sense?

Highlights:

  • Hiked the Seven Sisters (well, the two hardest peaks… while cramping, still crushed it)

  • Danced sober all festival long (because I felt like it)

  • Partied ‘til 5am, sunrise and all, for the first time in years (maybe ever) with zero health crashes (also I think this is a first too).

  • Honoured my body’s needs for rest with pure pleasure (and just a little guilt)

  • Set healthy boundaries with people who crossed the line. No people-pleasing required thank you.

  • Followed my intuition north when the plans I thought I wanted didn’t feel right anymore

Basically: I said yes to what felt expansive. That’s the wild way.

I'm living proof that you can recover your health, party like a rockstar, and still trust your body. You don't have to drink to vibe, don't have to people-please to belong, and don’t have to stick to the plan if it stops feeling good.

Stay wild. Trust yourself. That’s the vibe. Adelaide x

Are you a listener with a dilemma, a wild story, or a must-hear moment?

Spill the tea, drop the mic, or send your saga here and you’ll be featured on the pod:

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• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

• Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - @adelaidegoodeve

• Download The FREE Burnout Protocol. My free mindset framework for high performers ready to stop spiralling and start rising: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/protocol

• Want a career breakthrough in just 35 days without hustling harder or burning out? The Rise Of The Wild Woman is for you: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

– Festival: Traena Festivalen

Catch the full wild episode on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite listening app or watch us on YouTube!

SW 4 | Escape Burnout + World Record Holder Squash Falconer

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Burnout Isn’t a Weakness. It’s a Misalignment

Your Spark Isn’t Gone. It’s Buried. Let’s Bring It Back.

In Part 1 I’m serving up your Burnout Escape Protocol. The exact 4-step method I use with my private clients — women who are leading, performing and achieving at a high level, but who are tired of running on adrenaline, caffeine, self-doubt, and to-do lists that never end.

Burnout doesn’t always look like lying on the floor crying (though sometimes it does).

More often, it’s showing up as the leader, the athlete, the high-performer, hitting goals, making moves, all while secretly feeling drained, foggy, and like success is costing you more than it gives.

You’re “doing everything right” — the habits, the routines, the mindset hacks.

So why does it still feel… off? Let’s find out in today’s episode ;)

In Part 2, my guest is none other than the fabulous badass Squash Falconer! Everest summiteer, world record holder, adventurer, speaker, and full-blown force of nature.

We talk about what it really takes to live life on your own terms, the joy in the grind, and how to follow your soul to become who you’re meant to be.

This episode is for you if:

  • You're tired of feeling tired, and are wondering, is this it?

  • You know you're made for more, but can't access it through the usual hustle

  • You want clarity, power, joy and career growth without sacrificing your soul and sanity

  • You need real tools, not another self-care Sunday

  • You want real inspiration — not fluff or click bait — from someone who’s actually walked the wild path. Who’s followed their soul, faced life’s curveballs head-on, and built success unapologetically, on their terms.

We go deep into what burnout really is (hint: not just overwork), why surface-level fixes don’t cut it anymore, and how to reset with radical clarity and energy that actually sustains you.

You don’t need fixing.
You need realignment.
Let’s make your success feel as wild and good as it looks.

Stay Wild,
Adelaide x

Masterclass | The 4-Step Burnout Escape Protocol

This isn’t about slowing down your ambition. It’s about reclaiming the energy and clarity to go bigger, without burning out in the process.

Here’s a taste of what I walk you through:

🔥 Step 1: Lock in Your Power Moves
Define your 3–8 non-negotiables. The skills, habits and strategies that actually move the needle for your career growth.

🔥 Step 2: Precision Performance Analysis
Rate your current state. What’s working? What’s draining you silently behind the scenes?

🔥 Step 3: Time Allocation Check
Burnout is often not from doing too much, but doing too much of the wrong things. We check where your energy’s leaking.

🔥 Step 4: Clarity Checkpoint
What’s your next level? And what do you need to cut, shift, and commit to in order to rise into it with confidence?

This episode is a field note for the woman who:

  • Has climbed the ladder and still feels unfulfilled

  • Is quietly questioning if she’s “lost her spark”

  • Is ready to build a life and career that feels as good as it looks

  • Craves clarity, energy, and impact, without self-sacrifice

Whether you’re listening on a hot girl walk, a summer hike, or from your car between meetings, this one’s designed to light a fire in your gut and remind you who the hell you are.

Want to go deeper?

• Submit your dilemma here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScAiSeq9QFqZgkl1UjSkMyfpYonxUsiTcf5T-fPk0qxBo4a5g/viewform?usp=send_form

• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

• Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - @adelaidegoodeve

• Download The FREE Burnout Protocol. My free mindset framework for high performers ready to stop spiralling and start rising: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/protocol

• Get A Career Breakthrough in just 35-Days with The Rise Of The Wild Woman: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

• Ready to See What Happens When You Live Life Like the Leading Lady? High-touch 1:1 coaching might be for you, click here.

Catch the full conversation on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite podcast app or watch us on YouTube!

Wild Episode: Lost in the Wild, Loneliness, & Meltdowns

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This week’s Wild Episode takes us deep into the Norwegian mountains, and even deeper into the messy beauty of being human.

What starts as a dreamy coffee-fueled hike turns into a soul-cracking solo meltdown, a surprising twist of divine timing, and a hard-hitting realization about loneliness, and friendships.

Here’s what’s packed into today’s bonus episode:

🌿 What “following your wild” really means, influenced by a DNT cabin and a glacier trail that took an unexpected emotional turn.

🌿Mountain Meltdown, navigating isolation, the longing for deep connections, and the exhaustion of always adventuring alone. And a reminder: the divine is always listening.

🌿 Why accepting our feelings (even the ugly ones) is the real power move

🌿 Listener Q&A #1: “Have I lost my empathy?” – unpacking emotional detachment, nervous system fatigue, and how to lead with boundaries and heart.

🌿 Listener Q&A #2: “Why do I keep burning out, even though I’ve tried everything?” – why surface-level fixes don’t work, and what’s really keeping you stuck.

🌿Listener Q&A #3:  “What if slowing down means I fall behind?” –we unpack the real fear behind the question, and flip the script: how to ask a more powerful question that doesn't shrink you, but unlocks the breakthrough you're actually craving.

For anyone who’s ever felt alone in their wilderness, or like the universe just isn’t listening—this episode is for you.

Adelaide x

Are you a listener with a dilemma, a wild story, or a must-hear moment?

Spill the tea, drop the mic, or send your saga here and you’ll be featured on the pod:

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScAiSeq9QFqZgkl1UjSkMyfpYonxUsiTcf5T-fPk0qxBo4a5g/viewform?usp=send_form

• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

• Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - @adelaidegoodeve

• Download The FREE Burnout Protocol. My free mindset framework for high performers ready to stop spiralling and start rising: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/protocol

• Want a career breakthrough in just 35 days without hustling harder or burning out? The Rise Of The Wild Woman is for you: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

– DNT Cabin: Tungestølen

– Guest Mentioned: Ski Guide Finn Hoven from Hallo Lyngen

– Masterclass 1: Who Are You Without The Hustle?

– Masterclass 2: The Good Girl Exit Plan: How To Be Unapologetically You

– Want to go deeper? Download The Burnout Escape Protocol [here]

Catch the full wild episode on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite listening app or watch us on YouTube!

Staying Wild Episode 3 | Becoming Unapologetically You + Ex-England Rugby Player Shaunagh Brown

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This episode is your Good Girl Exit Plan. A strategic guide to becoming unapologetically you, reclaiming your power, and living life on your own terms.

Part 1 is a deep dive into the mindset shift required to ditch the "nice girl" conditioning, stop people-pleasing, and step into who you truly are, unapologetically.

If you've been achieving on paper but burning out behind the scenes or wanting to get off the hamster wheel, this one’s your call to burn the rulebook and build a life that actually fits. We’re not here to shrink, we’re here to take up space.

Part 2 brings in the firepower: a fierce conversation with Shaunagh Brown, ex-England rugby player, changemaker, and unapologetic force of nature. At the age of 25, Shaunagh thought, “Let’s have a go at rugby.”, and 2 years later she was representing England. Shaunagh shares how she carved her own path by backing herself, embracing fear, and following her passion.

This one’s for the wild women, the quiet rebels, and anyone ready to play a bolder game.

Let's get unapologetically wild :)

Adelaide x

Masterclass | Good Girl Exit Plan: How to Be Unapologetically You

If you’ve ever found yourself holding your breath in a boardroom, saying yes when you wanted to say hell no, or downplaying your brilliance so you wouldn’t be “too much”… this masterclass is for you.

This week, we tackled the Good Girl Mask and how to break free of it–for good. Because it’s not just harmless politeness… it’s a performance that’s costing you your power, your peace, and your potential.

What is Good Girl Conditioning?

It’s the invisible rulebook telling women to be:

  • Polite over powerful

  • Nice over honest

  • Smiling while shrinking

It shows up in ways we’ve normalized: over-apologizing, people-pleasing, emotional suppression, avoiding visibility, seeking permission, and never saying no—even when you're at capacity.

It’s often why ambitious women end up burnt out, undervalued, and second-guessing themselves… all while appearing “successful.”

The Cost of the Mask

This conditioning hits hard across:

  1. Decision-Making: You say yes to everything, avoid delegation, and lose clarity on your real strengths.

  2. Leadership Presence: You downplay your opinions to avoid being “difficult,” and behave in a certain way to be seen as ‘nice’ to work with – not impactful, or powerful.

  3. Nervous System Patterns: If you grew up walking on eggshells, you might still be doing it at work, just in heels.

What protected you in the past is now preventing your growth. But here’s the good news: you get to choose who you become next.

The Shift: From Shrinking to Standing In Your Power

We revisited the Triangle of Transformation from Masterclass 1, mapping out how your beliefs, thoughts, and energy shape your identity, and therefore your reality (and results).

The current you might be living in fear, resistance, or hyper-responsibility.
But your unapologetic self? She’s clear. She’s calm. She’s powerful.

Start there:
✨ Who is she?
✨ How does she think, speak, lead, move?
✨ What energy does she bring into a room?
✨ How does she respond to fear, triggers, or resistance?

Even a 1% micro-shift a day creates exponential change. That’s not just theory. It’s math: 1% better daily = 3,778% improvement in a year. Wild, right?

Fear, Resistance & Rewiring

Fear will try to keep you small. But you can meet resistance with curiosity, not self-judgment. Use tools like the 5 Whys to get to the root of your fear, and have a plan in place for when it inevitably shows up.

Because the more you honour your knowing and act from your power, the more everything around you starts to shift. Your career. Your confidence. Your relationships. Your results.

Your Wild Invitation

It’s time to retire the role of “the good girl” and rise as the leader you were born to be.

Not polite. Not palatable. Not perfect. Unapologetic. Unstoppable. Unleashed.

Now tell me, who are you without the mask?

Key Episode Takeaways:

  • Why “being nice” is often a trauma response, not a leadership style or way to live your life on your terms

  • How to stop outsourcing your confidence

  • What it really takes to back yourself (even when you’re the underdog)

  • Why chasing perfection is safer than owning your power—and how to flip that

  • Shaunagh’s journey from athletics to elite sport, and the self-belief it required

  • The role of identity, fear, and tiny brave steps in building unstoppable momentum

  • Incremental growth > instant mastery

  • Fear is a compass, not a stop sign

  • You don’t need to be “ready”—you need to decide

  • Knowing your strengths is good. Owning them is game-changing

  • If you won’t back yourself, why should anyone else?

Follow Shaunagh Brown here:

Want to go deeper?

• Submit your dilemma here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScAiSeq9QFqZgkl1UjSkMyfpYonxUsiTcf5T-fPk0qxBo4a5g/viewform?usp=send_form

• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

• Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - @adelaidegoodeve

• Download The FREE Burnout Protocol. My free mindset framework for high performers ready to stop spiralling and start rising: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/protocol

• Get A Career Breakthrough in just 35-Days with The Rise Of The Wild Woman: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

• Ready to See What Happens When You Live Life Like the Leading Lady? High-touch 1:1 coaching might be for you, click here.

Catch the full conversation on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite podcast app or watch us on YouTube!

Wild (Bonus): The Raw, Real, and Slightly Unhinged One

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Welcome to the very first Wild Episode! This is the slightly chaotic, completely unfiltered corner of the Staying Wild Podcast.

Wolfie (my husky and reluctant co-host) is here, shedding fur and throwing side-eye, as always, while we dive into what it really means to stay wild in a high-achieving, hustle-obsessed world.

In this episode, I break down:

  • How I stayed Wild this week

  • The art of following your wild (even if it makes zero sense on paper).

  • My favourite segment, Unhinged Moments

  • Listener Dilemmas Answered Off-the-Cuff:

  • → How can I keep performing at a high level without burning out?

  • → What if I’ve outgrown my current path... but have no idea what’s next?

  • → How do I stop being “the strong one” for everyone else and finally prioritise me?

Adelaide x

Are you a listener with a dilemma, a wild story, or a must-hear moment?

Spill the tea, drop the mic, or send your saga here and you’ll be featured on the pod:

https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScAiSeq9QFqZgkl1UjSkMyfpYonxUsiTcf5T-fPk0qxBo4a5g/viewform?usp=send_form

• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

• Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - @adelaidegoodeve

• Download The FREE Burnout Protocol. My free mindset framework for high performers ready to stop spiralling and start rising: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/protocol

• Buy The Rise Of The Wild Woman: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

Catch the full wild episode on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite listening app or watch us on YouTube!

Staying Wild Episode 2 | Who Are You Without the Hustle? + Prof Skier Madison Rose

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Welcome to the Staying Wild podcast!

We’re kicking off with a powerful masterclass: Who Are You Without The Hustle? A bold unpacking of burnout, identity, and the propaganda we're all ready to unsubscribe from. (Featuring a guest appearance from my reluctant, but beautiful, Husky co-host, Woolfie.)

Then, I’m joined by professional skier and mountain maven Madison Rose for a fire-side chat on trusting your wild, skiing through hormonal shifts, and what it really takes to elevate your performance—on the slopes and in life.

This episode is equal parts soul reset and alpine adrenaline.

You're going to love it! :)

Adelaide x

Masterclass | Who are you without the hustle?

Welcome to the first ever Staying Wild masterclass on the pod. We’re diving deep into a question that stops ambitious women in their tracks:

In this solo masterclass (with a special cameo from my Husky co-host Woolfie), we’re unsubscribing from the toxic propaganda tying your self-worth to your job title, your earnings, or how much you're grinding.

This episode is a permission slip to opt out of burnout, self-sabotaging autopilot, and sacrificing your sanity for success.

Let’s start living your life on your own unapologetic terms.

We explore:

  • The propaganda high-achieving women are finally ditching

  • The identity crisis that hits when the hustle stops

  • The “triangle of transformation” (doing, being, and belief systems)

  • Why your results aren’t changing — even with new habits

  • The invisible architecture underneath your burnout: beliefs + identities

  • The one belief or identity you can shift today to step into your Wild Self

This is for the outwardly successful woman, but who’s inwardly burning out.

It’s time to stop outsourcing your worth to your performance and success. Let’s unlearn the hustle, reclaim your wild.

Key Takeaways:

  • Your beliefs are not facts. Start choosing ones that serve your future.

  • Burnout isn’t always fixed with habits. Identity and belief shifts drive true change.

  • You are not the crazy one. You’re just awake in a system built on over-functioning.

  • You can change your life faster than you think. Neuroplasticity is real and powerful.

  • One belief, one shift, one breath — that’s all it takes to begin.

Want to go deeper?

• Submit your dilemma here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/e/1FAIpQLScAiSeq9QFqZgkl1UjSkMyfpYonxUsiTcf5T-fPk0qxBo4a5g/viewform?usp=send_form

• Listen by clicking 'Play' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or whichever is your favourite listening app.

• Make sure to subscribe, follow, rate and review.

• Find me on Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube - @adelaidegoodeve

• Download The FREE Burnout Protocol. My free mindset framework for high performers ready to stop spiralling and start rising: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/protocol

• Buy The Rise Of The Wild Woman: www.adelaidegoodeve.com/wildwoman

🐺 Final Note from Wolfie:

“I already know I’m enough by being. Try to keep up, humans.”

Wild Conversation | Finding Joy and Authenticity in the Wild with Pro Skier Madison Rose

Summary
Madison Rose shares her evolution from competitive ski racer to fearless big mountain skier.

We dive deep into the power of community, navigating fear and PMDD (severe hormone imbalance) in high-stakes environments, and the freedom that comes from embracing authenticity.

This candid conversation highlights how supportive friendships and ongoing learning in the mountains fuel both performance and joy.

Key Takeaways

  • Madison’s journey from ski racing to big mountain skiing transformed her approach to the sport.

  • Prioritizing avalanche safety and mountaineering skills is essential for her progression.

  • Community and strong friendships provide crucial support on and off the slopes.

  • PMDD impacts her fear threshold and mountain performance, requiring intentional management.

  • Open communication with partners about her needs is a vital practice.

  • Breathing techniques help her regulate fear and stay grounded.

  • Celebrating your own progress matters more than comparing yourself to others.

  • Finding joy in skiing is non-negotiable for well-being.

  • She encourages pushing limits while respecting safety boundaries.

  • Living authentically and embracing vulnerability leads to a richer, more fulfilling life.

Chapters
00:00 – From Ski Racer to Big Mountain Skier
02:44 – Navigating Fear and PMDD
05:52 – The Power of Community and Authenticity
08:56 – Finding Joy and Following Your True Self
11:44 – Overcoming Challenges & Embracing Vulnerability

Follow Madison Rose here:

Catch the full conversation on Staying Wild — stream it on your favourite podcast app or watch us on YouTube!

Welcome to Staying Wild: The Podcast That’s Here to Rewrite the Rules

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Hello Wild Ones, and welcome to the very first podcast episode of Staying Wild!

Hosted by Adelaide Goodeve (and occasionally co-hosted by her sassy husky, Wolfie), this podcast is for anyone who's ever been told to "tone it down," "follow the rules," or "settle for a life that doesn’t light you up." Spoiler: we’re not doing that here.

This episode lays the foundation for what’s to come. You’ll hear why Staying Wild was born, who it’s for, and how this show might just be the spark that changes your life.

Why This Podcast Exists

Adelaide’s mission is personal. After being diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) as a teenager, she was told—by the best doctors in London—that she’d be bedridden for life. She didn’t accept that.

Instead, she tapped into something deeper: a wild inner voice that insisted more was possible. This show is an invitation to listen to your wild voice—the part of you that doesn’t settle, doesn’t play small, and isn’t here to live a life of “shoulds.”

What to Expect Each Week

  • Masterclasses: Solo episodes where Adelaide dives into a high-impact mindset or nervous system strategy (10–20 mins).

  • Guest Interviews: 30+ minute conversations with inspiring leaders, coaches, creatives, and athletes who are living their wild life.

  • Wild Dilemmas: Your chance to submit questions or sticky situations—Adelaide will help you untangle them, Bond-glam style.

  • Bonus “Wild Thursday” Episodes: A more unfiltered, behind-the-scenes riff. Think: voice notes from the heart, vulnerable shares, and possibly some Wolfie howls.

The Origin Story

Adelaide shares her raw, powerful journey from being too weak to brush her teeth… to completing Ironmans, becoming a high-performance coach, and skiing the fjords of Norway.

She talks about the life-changing moment she discovered neuroplasticity—the science of how we can rewire our brains—and how tools like the Lightning Process helped her reclaim her health and identity.

But it wasn’t a straight line. Adelaide also opens up about her battle with PMDD—a hormonal condition that hijacked her mind, body, and nearly her will to live. It's vulnerable. It's real. And it’s a masterclass in resilience.

Why "Staying Wild"?

Because staying wild means:

  • Listening to the voice within, not the noise around you

  • Choosing aligned action over fear-based comfort

  • Living a life rooted in freedom, fun, and unapologetic truth

You’ll hear stories of transformation from people who’ve done the impossible and you’ll get the tools to do it yourself. Whether you’re a burnt-out high achiever, an adventurer in disguise, or someone quietly craving more, Staying Wild is your permission slip to come home to yourself.

🎧 Listen Now

Episode 1 is out on all major platforms. Tune in, take what you need, and let your wild self lead. More here.

Got a dilemma or a wild dream you want to bring to life? Send it in here for the “Wild Dilemma” segment—we’d love to hear from you.

Read this if you're struggling right now...

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I know one of my clients is struggling right now — finding it hard to see the light at the end of a very long tunnel.

This is for her. And it’s for you, if you’re there too.

May marks 1-year since I proved Doctors wrong (again).

18 months in hormone hell (PMDD) nearly ended me. But I rebuilt from the inside out.

Before the breakthrough came the chaos...

Let’s talk about the joyride that is PMDD (IYKYK — if not, buckle up):

  • Extreme lows — for me, that meant severe depression. The kind where you fantasise how you could end the pain.

  • Nauseating pain for days… or weeks.

  • Chronic insomnia.

  • Bone-deep fatigue.

  • And a goodie bag of other delightful symptoms.

  • Just to spice things up? It lasted 2–3 weeks every. single. month.

  • One symptom stayed for six months straight.

It felt like I had been hijacked.

No map. No manual. No mercy.

Now… rewind to two weeks before everything changed.

Last May, I wasn’t sure I’d make it to the airport, let alone ski under the Arctic sky at a backcountry ski festival in Svalbard.

That photo below? Taken at the end of Day 1.

It felt like a miracle.

So did the two that followed.

Because behind the scenes, I was falling apart.

Crippling mental breakdowns. The kind that make the world feel like it’s ending — again and again.

And yet… somehow I made it.

I skied two wild mountains — equal parts terrifying and electric.

By May 17th, I was on another trip in Jotunheimen. Something was shifting.

The symptoms were still there, but I could hold them differently. I started to believe maybe — just maybe — the worst was behind me.

I also knew I needed a different environment.

So when I stumbled across Sogndal — where you can ski slush in the morning and sunbathe by a fjord in the afternoon (yes, people actually live like this) — I handed in my rental notice. That same week.

Another leap of faith.

I had just enough trust to bet on the woman I could barely see.

Now fast-forward to this May 17th, 2025.

I slipped on a couture dress my mum made in her twenties (it fits like a dream), danced until 2am, hiked the next day, sunbathed, laughed with friends...

And then my period arrived.

Zero. Symptoms.

No pain. No rage. No anxiety. No bloating. No depression. No mood crashes. No sleepless nights. Not even a whisper of the old me.

I don’t say this lightly: This is what full-body, soul-deep healing looks like.

No hacks. No shortcuts. No pretending.

Just 1.5 years of intense work — on my mindset, my body, my energy, and every unconscious pattern beneath the surface.

  • Hired a multi-dimensional healer and coach. Accupuncture. Holistic doctors.

  • Invested £15-20k+.

  • Hundreds of hours.

  • Fuelled by blind delulu faith that my magic would return.

It did..Now it’s roaring back ;)

So if you’ve been told:

  • “Just give up”

  • “You’re crazy.”

  • “You’re too much.”

  • “It’s all in your head.”

  • “You’re not good enough”

  • “It’s only going to get worse”

You can kindly tell them to F*ck Off.

I’ve heard it all (and more). And I refused to believe it

If I had believed a single one of those projections? I’d still be stuck in a bed in my parents’ house, resigned to invisible conditions and in a very dark place. But I didn’t. (that's a story for another time - also recovered fully from severe chronic fatigue syndrome).

I believed it was possible to heal –– And when I didn’t, my team did.

Together, we brought me back to life.

In every sense of the way.

So let me ask you this:

What could you achieve if you believed in the impossible — and took aligned action every damn day to make it real?

Let this be your sign: The light at the end of the tunnel isn’t a myth — it’s just around a corner you can’t see yet.

And when you get there?

It will blow your f*cking mind.

I know — because I’ve done it. More than once. And the life flowing in now? It’s beyond anything I dreamed of.

If this resonated with you, and you want support on your version of this journey — just email me: adelaide@adelaidegoodeve

I’m here for the wild souls, the high-achievers, the high-performers healing in the dark.

You deserve to sparkle.

Louder. Brighter. Freer.

Big love, Adelaide x

P.S. I’m opening up space for just 3 new clients this summer.

So by the time the kids are back at school, the next season kicks off, or work ramps up again — you'll be showing up with a whole new mindset. More energy. More clarity. More momentum.

And if there’s a voice in your head saying “this probably won’t work for me” — don’t let that be the thing that holds you back.

I’ve helped 500+ high achievers get the promotion, nail the career pivot, sell their biz, become that name in the room — in 6–12 months flat.

No fluff. Just champagne fizz and results that actually stick.

Let’s have a conversation. You might be one decision away from a very different reality. Just just email me: adelaide@adelaidegoodeve

From Stuck To Thriving: Transform Your Mindset to Accelerate Career Growth and Leadership Success

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On International Women’s Day, I had the incredible honour of speaking at my local gym about How to Break the Habit of Being Stuck.

This topic resonated with so many women in the room, and I wanted to share the key framework with you too. I know how it feels to pour effort into something only to feel like you're running in circles. Whether you're battling fitness, managing weight and wellbeing, or dealing with a toxic work environment, it can feel overwhelming.

Maybe you’ve found yourself questioning if change is even possible. Or wondering if you’ve missed the window to go after your dreams. But if you're here, I know you’ve achieved a lot—and you're ready for more. You're ready to break through to the next level, but you're just not sure how.

The Struggle: Does any of this sound familiar?

  • Every day feels like an internal battle between who you are now and who you want to be.

  • You don’t have a clear roadmap or the best tools to make your dreams a reality.

  • You haven’t given yourself the time and space to truly achieve your goals— you likely throw in the towel too soon.

  • You believe you'll become the person you need to be as you chase your goals – but that’s not how it works. It’s not about becoming someone else—it’s about aligning with your highest self right now.

It can feel exhausting to keep pushing toward your goals when it feels like you’re stuck. You’ve Googled, Instagrammed, and absorbed countless self-help advice—but you're still feeling frozen. Burnout, frustration, and self-doubt can keep you trapped in analysis paralysis.

The Good News: Here’s the game-changer: Your brain is plastic. That means it can grow, adapt, and change based on how you use it. It doesn’t differentiate between what’s real and imagined—so you can speed up the transformation process and start seeing results faster than you think.

And here's the best part: You can achieve your goals without burning out and without sacrificing your wellbeing. Yes, it’s possible to create transformation in a way that feels joyful, fulfilling, and energizing. It doesn't have to be hard or stressful.

Breaking the Habit of Being Stuck:

I know it feels soul-crushing when everyone else seems to have it all together, and you’re still feeling stuck. But here’s what I want you to know: You don’t have to wait to become the person you envision for yourself—you can start right now.

Here are the key steps to break free from being stuck and finally create the transformation you’ve been dreaming about:

1. Identify What’s Holding You Back:

The first step is to identify what’s causing your internal struggle. Is it negative self-talk? Fear of failure? Or maybe it's external factors like a toxic work environment or overwhelming responsibilities. Be honest with yourself about what’s blocking your progress.

2. Realize That Change Doesn’t Take as Long as You Think:

Just because you’ve been stuck for years doesn’t mean it will take years to get unstuck. Change can happen much faster than you realize once you shift your perspective and take the right action steps.

3. Align with Your Highest Self:

Achieving your goals isn’t about working harder—it’s about aligning with your highest self today. Start by identifying the mental, physical, and emotional resources you need to embody the person you want to become. Ask yourself: What beliefs, habits, and behaviors does my future self possess?

You can begin right now, in the present moment, to become that person. You don't need to wait for the promotion, the title, or the paycheck to start showing up as your best self. This shift in mindset is transformative.

4. Create a Clear Roadmap to Embody Your Future Self:

A clear plan of action is essential to keep you on track. This is where a structured roadmap can help. I recommend tools like my FREE Peak Performance Playbook and The Rise of The Wild Woman program to help you define and embody the thoughts, actions, and behaviors needed to reach your next level of success.

These tools will help you break the cycle of negative thinking and allow you to create lasting positive change, making the process of personal and professional growth feel easier.

5. Resolve Resistance with Confidence:

Resistance is a natural part of the growth process. When you face it, instead of avoiding or giving up, you’ll need a plan of action to move through it. By using the techniques from the programs I offer, you’ll gain the tools and mindset necessary to push through challenges, allowing you to stay on course and continue moving forward.

The Key to Success: When you approach your goals with the mindset that you are already the person who has achieved them, success becomes inevitable. Stop waiting for the “perfect” moment to become the person who can achieve success. Start now, and make your dreams a reality without burning out or sacrificing your mental and physical health.

Take Silje for example, we helped her go from burnout to thriving within 6 months by pinpointing exactly who Silje’s highest self is - both as a leader and a mother – and help her embody that version of herself. Here’s what she shared with me recently:

"My clarity is so much better now. I still face detours, but I regain my focus more easily. It’s tough, but your support has helped me reconnect with my inner strength and perspective. I’ll handle whatever comes my way!"

Conclusion: You are not stuck. You are simply in the process of transformation, and you have all the tools you need to accelerate that process. It’s time to break the habit of being stuck, step into your power, and start embodying the version of yourself that is already successful.

If you’re ready to take action and start your own transformation journey, I invite you to download my FREE Peak Performance Playbook or explore my program, The Rise of The Wild Woman. These resources are designed to help you align with your highest self and break through the barriers holding you back.

Together, we can transform your mindset, your career, and your life!

Living Norwegianly | My Journey of Healing, Skiing, and Building a Life I Love in 2024

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We often measure success by money and wealth, but if that was my only metric for 2024, I wouldn’t consider it a “successful” year. A severe hormone imbalance forced me to work at only 0-20% capacity, leaving my business barely hanging on.

When I zoom out and take in the bigger picture, the story becomes more complex. This year hasn’t been about achieving goals or falling more in love with my life (though, I did). If I’m honest, the theme of 2024 was about survival. How can I just get through today?

I chose to start 2024 alone with my puppy Woolfie, skiing, because that was all my mental and emotional bandwidth could handle. 

Suicidal depression, falling through rock bottom to its many basements, being sidelined by western medicine, I think there was always an ember of hope that life could get better — that if I kept trying, it just might.

I lived my weeks for my healing calls and acupuncture, I knew if I could make it to each one, I would be ok.

No matter how tired (hello hormone imbalance insomnia) or broken I felt, I clung to the belief that healing was happening - and if I couldn’t believe it, my healers reminded me it was happening.

Skiing became both my escape and my barometer for how I was feeling. Some days I’d ski happily for hours, other days I couldn’t summon the energy to even leave my bed. I’d tell myself, “Just put your boots on. Just make it to the lift. You can always leave after one run.” There were days I’d feel a rush of freedom on the slopes, and others when I’d break down in tears because I was simply overwhelmed with sadness for no clear reason.

For Woolfie, I kept going. We’d venture outside together even when it was the last thing I wanted to do, and I’d sleep in the freezing cold because, oddly enough, it was the only way I could finally get some rest. The cold, the stillness, it would remove the insomnia - it wasn’t because my mind was racing, but because my body couldn’t rest.

February 2024 was another marking point. I was invited on a cabin ski trip and I couldn’t resist. I was skiing with new friends, feeling on top of the world, until my period arrived. Suddenly, the trips I used to glide through felt like too bigger challenges. I always hoped each period would get better, but at the beginning of this journey I was often disappointed.

A couples of weeks later I got my blood tests, which indicated just how low my hormone levels were - but it wasn’t until another test 4/5 months later did I finally know what was happening to my body. But even then, medicine is so far behind for women’s health, there’s no clear cut recipe for recovery.

Fast forward to now, and I recently found myself skiing one of those trips again. This time, I was with a dreamy guy I’m dating, and Woolfie was there too. It felt surreal. We skied up the mountain at dusk, with the moon and stars overhead. It felt surreal, the whole mountain to ourselves, just us, mind blowing powder and the breathtaking views. Afterward, we had burgers and a movie night—though we forgot the popcorn!

Woolfie’s "‘happy’ face when we made it to the car!

A year ago, none of this would have seemed possible. But now, it feels like a new normal. And even though skiing and going on a date might seem like mundane milestones, for me, they’re beautiful moments to cherish.

This year I also got to see Lofoten, I created The Wild Collective, and there’s so much exciting potential for my business and ski adventures in the coming months! And I healed so much of myself that I finally feel free.

While there’s still stuff I want to heal and breakthrough, the stuff that triggered PMDD has been released and healed, and I’ve never felt freer. This new freedom has given me the space to truly fall in love with the work I do and embrace the lifestyle I’m creating. There are no doubts anymore. My vision for 2025 is clear, full of new ideas and the drive to make them real.

I’ve shared before that it wasn’t until September that I fully trusted my health was moving in the right direction, and that the battle with PMDD was over. But it’s taken until now—three months later—to truly feel safe in my own body again. To know I can absorb the energy of all the things I love without crashing, burning out, or regressing. It’s liberating.

As I write this, I’m looking out at a mountain called Molden. I can’t wait to ski and camp there with Woolfie. Just a year ago, that would have been a hopeful dream. Now, it’s just a matter of time before it becomes reality — hopefully with the northern lights, too!

I hope 2025 brings you everything you’ve been wishing for. As for me, I feel incredibly content with my present, while also deeply excited for what’s to come. Woolfie is asleep beside me, breathing deeply, and I feel a profound sense of peace. I didn’t know I could feel this way until recently, and now that I do, I know it will only deepen over time.

Norway has been my greatest teacher. There are parts of this journey I would have preferred to skip, but I wouldn’t be here without them. And the highs of life now feel all the more magical because of it.

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Living Norwegianly | Embracing The Magic of Koselig

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Autumn arrived seemingly overnight. The trees suddenly turned yellow and days transitioned from the midnight sun to dark winter nights as quickly as flipping a light switch.

This quick transformation has made me reflect on how we Brits tend to grumble about the weather, prefer to stay inside, and seek refuge in cozy pubs, cafes or shopping malls.

Meanwhile, Norwegians, though they might grumble too, embrace the elements with a different spirit.

In Norway, bad weather is an invitation to venture out and let the wind and rain invigorate you, or to stay in and fully embrace koselig, the art of feeling cozy, comfortable and content.

Koselig is created with flickering candles, blankets wrapped around you, a roaring fire, and a steaming cup of coffee or hot chocolate (maybe even knitting a stylish woolen jumper). The storm outside only makes the warmth inside feel even more magical.

And when you're out in the mountains, battling the elements, it’s koselig that motivates you—the anticipation of that warm, fuzzy feeling when you finally retreat indoors. After braving nature’s wild side, the coziness feels like a well-earned reward.

Woolfie and I recently felt that koselig magic on our 48 hour adventure in Dovre National Park. Famous for the splendid view from Snøhetta and the rare majestic Musk Ox — and it didn’t disappoint, the hike was as rocky as it was rewarding (and it was rocky).

The weather wasn’t on our side when we arrived—visibility was zero, and the wind and rain were relentless. So, I stayed inside for the afternoon, writing the next module for The Wild Collective.

But the next day, we caught a break in the weather and set out early for the summit of Snøhetta. If you’re not a fan of rocks, this hike might not be for you—it’s all rocks, all the way up—but the views at the top make it worth every rocky step!

We decided to hike down and onto to Åmotdalshytta, enjoying a pleasant journey that treated us to all four seasons in just a few hours, and thankfully far fewer rocks than the trek to Snøhetta (my knees were grateful!).

The main cabin of Åmotdalshytta is spacious, with around 30 beds and two dog-friendly sections. As is often the case in these mountain huts, it was filled with friendly, open-hearted people, and engaging conversations were plentiful. The cabin is fully self-serviced, with no host, so everyone cooks for themselves—and the variety of food available is truly impressive!

I found the dog section in the outbuilding cosier than the main cabin, complete with a fire in the room and a sense of privacy — exactly the vibe I was seeking.

Woolfie and I shared the space with two other super girls and another cute dog, playing cards and warming ourselves by the fire. It was pure bliss— a quintessential koselig moment.

After a rejuvenating sleep—there’s nothing quite like cabin sleep—we set off on our journey back the next day in sunshine!

We took the longer, more scenic route back to Snøheim, and it was stunning. We climbed 90% of the ascent very quickly — of course, over more rocks. But once that was behind us, we navigated our way around some beautiful lakes and yes, over more rocks. When we finally made it onto a very well trodden dirt path, we were in heaven! And it got better…

As we crested a small hill, there they were—a rare herd of musk ox, majestic creatures straight out of the Ice Age. They stood calmly, munching on grass, and watching us as we maintained a respectful distance.

Given the gloomy weather and our route through an area we were told they’re never in, I didn’t expect to encounter them, especially not right on the DNT path.

It was impossible to miss them, as if they had been placed there just for us and the few other hikers fortunate enough to witness their regality and magic.

In that moment, I was reminded of one of my more newer powerful beliefs: what is meant for you will never pass you by. It might take a meandering path to reach you, especially if you're sidestepping lessons or avoiding healing, but it will be there, waiting patiently until you're ready to receive it.

Encountering those musk ox felt like a gift from the universe, one of those magical moments you can’t plan, but will never forget.

With luck on our side, we caught the 4pm bus back to the car and managed to drive halfway to Lofoten that evening. For the first time ever, I slept in my car—an exciting experience, though one I might not repeat unless I’m in the back with the seats down!

After a further 12-hour drive and a couple of ferries, we finally arrived in Lofoten, ready to embrace the bad weather and find even more koselig moments as autumn settles in up north.

Here’s to finding magic in every season, no matter what the weather brings!

Snakkes, Adelaide

P.S. Here are some quick tips if you’re visiting Snøheim:

  • Only accessible by shuttlebus (about 50NOK + dog fee) or foot along a gravel road. 30-minute ride. Park at Hjerkinnhus Mountain lodge (less than 100nok a day) and get the bus in front of the building.

  • You can camp or stay at the cozy DNT hut, though Woolfie will tell you it’s not quite as cozy for dogs—they aren’t allowed in the main cabin, only in a basic, but pleasant room.

  • I’m not sure if you can go up and over - there is a path on the map, but I heard it was sketchy and someone else said you needed ropes. We took the paths that went either side of Snøhetta to get to the other cabin, the shorter path is easier.

  • You don’t need to book Åmotdalshytta - but sign into the guestbook on arrival to secure your bed. Take food you like, I always bring Real Turmat. GF/DF options are available but very limited.

  • Recommended to book Reinheim, we didn’t stay there as it’s only 1.5 hour walk from Snøheim.

Living Norwegianly | August is the new Autumn

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One popular Norwegian influencer wrote last week, “Summer has ended, driving back to Oslo!” 

My first reaction was “Hell no! I’m just about to start my epic late-summer road trip!”

But as it turns out, she might have been right…

As I set out for my three-week dream road trip to Helgeland (archipelago in northern Norway), the wind and rain swept in, washing away my plans. And from the looks of it, the weather won’t be changing anytime soon!

This past week has been all about closing a chapter of my life. I packed up my flat in Geilo in an intense and stressful five days—of course, it fell on my period! 

Friends have been asking, “Where are you moving to?” 

The truth is, I’ve wanted to leave Geilo since December, but my health wasn’t up for a move, and I didn’t know where to go.

May is the best month for spring ski touring, and as I drove to Jotunheimen with a friend for one last epic weekend of skiing, I asked the universe for a clear sign of where I should move. That weekend, by sheer coincidence, we met another group of skiers who live in Sogndal. Unprompted, they spent the next five days convincing me that Sogndal was *the* place to be.

Message received, universe.

I handed in my notice and have been watching Finn—the go-to marketplace in Norway—for our dream place to rent. But nothing suitable has come up in the past three months. So, while we wait, we’re heading north for a 1-3 month adventure, free of bills, rent, and responsibilities. It feels like the perfect time.

My work is online and flexible, so it’s coming with me. And with the weather as it is, it seems like the best time to finish up the program for The Wild Collective. 

A loosely planned road trip to shake things up is exactly what I need. A complete change of environment, routines, energy, places and people.

The dream of a warm summer, midnight sun, and amazing hikes up north has likely blown away, replaced by Autumn’s arrival.

So with the weather calling Helgeland off, the day I was moving out, I found myself with nowhere to go.

Thankfully, Norwegians are very friendly and welcoming, contrary to what you read and see on social media. 

I quickly fired off a few messages to friends and acquaintances, and they quickly came to my rescue.

I found myself in Sogndal surrounded by a great group of new and old friends, enjoying fresh crayfish by the fjord. As the juices dripped down our arms, we were warmed by the bonfire and good conversation. When we saw the rain coming down the fjord, we retreated into their cosy cabin, where we devoured raspberries and whipped cream.

What a way to start our new chapter!

The next day, we met up with Adventure Man and Fluffy White Cloud for a short, steep hike to their summer cabin. Along the way, we past forests of wild raspberries and embraced the popular Norwegian tradition of berry picking. Our goal? To pick 6 kilos of crowberries (krekling) using Norway’s highly efficient berry picker (Baer plukker), for Adventure Man’s and Farm Girl’s organic cider. (We smashed it with 8 kilos!)

As we continued hiking and picking berries in the light rain, the landscape shifted from greens to the warm autumnal hues. That’s when it hit me—the influencer was right, summer really has ended.

We arrived at the small, rustic cabin just as the sky opened up. Security there is highly sophisticated —a key hanging on a string inside. You just reach in and unlock the padlock.

You first enter a small hallway, where they store wood and food, and you take off all your wet stuff. The main cabin, which is just one room, has a fire, simple gas cooker, 3 single beds, table and a few chairs. Small windows provide views into the valley, where cows wonder by munching on grass and the rain easily runs off their backs.

Once the fire gets going, the room heats up quickly. We were warm and dry in next to no time. We cooked the Chanterelle mushrooms we picked on our way up for dinner, and ate milk chocolate for desert. 

The next morning, after a deep, restful sleep only fresh mountain air and a fire-warmed cabin can provide, we ambled back down the mountain, getting soaked once again.

It’s been an unexpectedly wet start to our road trip, but a wonderful one, surrounded by the friends who will soon be our neighbours.

There’s a side of me I’ve been exploring quietly—my spirituality. I’ve been forming my own understanding of harnessing the universe’s energy, surrendering, going with the flow, being in tune with nature. This journey is about embracing the divine masculine and feminine, and I’m slowly weaving it into my work, especially with The Wild Collective.

The theme for this road trip, and my intention, is surrender. Surrendering to the universe and allowing it to guide me to beautiful people and magical experiences. Instead of heading directly to Helgeland and then Senja, we’re now off to Lofoten, as a friend has kindly opened her door to us.

While there may no longer be midnight sun or warm 20°+ days, there will still be magic. And from April to August next year, I guarantee you’ll find me spring skiing, road tripping, and basking in the charm of a North Norwegian summer!

For now, I remain optimistic that this wet and windy weather will pass—but as the Norwegians say, "There is no bad weather, just bad clothes."

Snakkes, Adelaide x

Living Norwegianly | Paw-Ventures: Dog Culture in Norway Vs UK

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Last weekend was a big one—Woolfie's first birthday and our 10-month milestone together (I brought her home last October 19th)! Naturally, we celebrated with a birthday tea party, complete with gold party hats!

Back home, my mum and her countryside dog-loving friends regularly throw charming tea parties for their pups. Dogs happily munch on their bones while their hoomans sip hot tea and enjoy homemade cake, all against the backdrop of a cricket green or the seaside.

It’s a quintessentially British scene, and it got me thinking about the contrast between dog culture in the UK and what I’ve come to know here in Norway…

In the UK, dogs are pampered like little royalty, enjoying puppycinos, gourmet sausages, and doggy ice cream at every cafe. Off-leash all year round, they're often seen as fashionable companions, strutting alongside the "green wellie brigade” or “Sloane Rangers"—Labrador in tow, Barbour jacket on, flat cap perched just so and a 4x4 Defender or Range Rover waiting nearby. These dogs are more about indoor snuggles than outdoor thrills,, content to chase squirrels in the local park and snooze by the pub fire rather than hunt on the moor.

But in Norway? Well, here it's a different ball game—literally. Norwegian dogs are adventurers, bred for the rugged outdoors. They’re more likely to be found scaling mountains or pulling sleds than lounging in a pub. The Norwegian pup isn’t just a fashionable companion, it has more purpose; whether it’s hunting, search and rescue, sledding, a teammate on cross-country ski trips, rando tours, cabin-to-cabin hikes, or keeping pace on those epic Norwegian trails.

Every winter season in ski towns near Oslo or Bergen, city folk descend with their Gordon or English setters, perfectly finishing off their Amundsen outfits with knickerbockers, ready for a weekend of skiing (and a bit of après) while their Teslas quietly charge by the cabin! 

When I brought Woolfie home last October, I was in a really dark place, struggling with PMDD. I remember crying to my mum on the phone, asking, “Don’t I deserve to be happy too?” My parents insisted that getting a puppy would be a huge mistake, and a few friends agreed. But deep down, I knew Woolfie would bring me the happiness I so desperately needed and deserved.

This wasn’t just a spur-of-the-moment decision, either. 

I’ve dreamed of having my own husky since I can remember (thanks to the Disney film Balto—anyone else?), and I’ve been working toward this for years.

Then, one day, I visited my new neighbour, a retired competitive dog sledder, who just happened to have one puppy left. I met the mother, a sweet dog, and the father, who was wonderful. I knew Woolfie would have great qualities. Even though she didn’t look as much like a husky as I’d dreamed of, it felt like she was meant to be mine.

Originally, I thought I’d get a boy dog and name him Balto, but Woolfie came to me in a dream, told me her name. And so, she became my ride or die.

Over the past 10 months, Woolfie has been my constant companion through hellish PMDD  (and I’ve been bedridden with chronic fatigue syndrome, so that’s saying something). She’s been there to pull me out of the house when I didn’t want to go, giving me warmth, love, and comfort when I needed it most, and made me smile in the depths of depression. She gave me a reason to keep going. Inside, she’s super chill, but outside, she’s always up for an adventure. She just goes with the flow, and is always happy.

Yet, even through the gates of hell, we've glimpsed slices of heaven. To embrace the light, one must journey through the shadows. Life is a dance of duality, where darkness and light intertwine.

Together, we’ve been camping on mountain tops, watched the snow turn purple and the sky pink, gazed at shooting stars by the warmth of a bonfire, embarked on solo off-piste ski adventures, partied at a rock festival, hiked cabin to cabin in Jotunheimen with friends, and so much more. A lot of the solo adventures we’ve embarked on, I’d never have done without her. 

She does have a hooligan side, though. During spring skiing with friends, Woolfie decided to show it off spectacularly. Adventure Man has a super cool Samoyed who charges through the snow in a well-behaved, joyful manner, and I naturally thought Woolfie would do the same.

Nope. Not with lots of people. Way toooo exciting!

I’ve never been more stressed than when we were at the top of Storebjørn in Jotunheimen. Woolfie’s like a magpie, chasing after the fastest skiers—and yes, she can keep up even if you’re speeding full tilt down the mountain.

Thankfully, she mostly followed us down, with my friend jovially apologizing to everyone she crossed paths with (lucky for us, Norwegians love dogs in the mountains and just laughed it off).

At one point she tired herself out, and I had to ski while carrying her (I’m still waiting on that adorable photo from Non-Veggie Man!).

Now, we’re planning a road trip north while we’re in between places, and I can’t wait. Traveling with her just makes every adventure more special! A friend just sent me some fun route tips to get us to the start, so that’s the plan for now—the rest is a mystery!

One of my clients recently said, “What you’ve come through is like a miracle in itself.” And honestly, getting my health to this point does feel miraculous. In many ways, I knew it was possible, but at times, it really didn’t feel like it. I’m not 100% healed, but I’m well enough to go on this trip. The rest will come in time.

Here’s to Woolfie and all your wonderful dogs, making life special 🐾

Living Norwegianly: Micro Adventures, Epic Experiences

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Very low hormone flare-ups have curtailed many of my summer dreams. It’s been sad and frustrating, but it's also made me rethink how I spend and value my time. I’m now channeling my energy into making each day count—corny, but true ;)

This means I've embraced micro-adventures: short, local, simple, and affordable adventures that are fun, exciting, refreshing, and rewarding (and sometimes challenging).

These mini-adventures require minimal time, effort, and energy, but offer maximum experience, happiness, and healing/recharging.

When I lived in London, micro-adventures became popular thanks to adventurer Al Humphreys. We’d squeeze in fun adventures between work, like sleeping in the city’s parks, canoeing the Thames, or camping on the beach. They broke up the hustle and monotony of city life.

In Norway, micro-adventuring is on a different level.

Within an hour, I can canoe on a mountain-surrounded lake, camp on or under mountains, hike to precariously perched cliffside cabins, ski to remote spots, or light bonfires under the stars (one time, our sausages were freezing quicker then they were cooking!). The possibilities are endless!

I started micro-adventuring last summer after breaking up with my boyfriend. Falling for the facade of adventurous, we never really went exploring.

I very quickly realized I didn’t need him, and I didn’t need to wait for another man to explore Norway’s wilderness. I could do it on my own! Since then, I’ve never looked back.

My adventures got even better last Autumn when I got my husky puppy, Woolfie. She’s given me even more motivation and courage to get out there, as I want her life to be filled with incredible experiences too.

In winter, on skis, we chased sunsets and sunrises, slept on mountaintops, and camped under the Northern Lights. If it was -15 and below, well, that just added to the magic.

 

As my health continues to recover this summer, we’re keeping our micro-adventures going. With a blow-up tent and a very light tent, we’re ready. But if the weather’s good and there are no bugs (very important), sleeping in my sleeping bag is my favourite.

One summer goal was to take Woolfie canoeing.

After a rough day on Monday , I DM’d my best friend, Bobina. She’s my go-to Bob The Builder and much better looking ;) I’ve discovered all Norwegians are immensely practical - only being able to hang pictures using sticky hooks is frowned upon (oops).

That evening, we were floating in a canoe on a lake, surrounded by forested mountains with the sun beaming down upon us.

We had nowhere to go and nowhere to be, apart from floating on the lake. We felt the peacefulness of the lake washing over us, taking our worries away.

Woolfie is not a fan of swimming. She is very reluctant to go into water above her belly. So I was pleasantly surprised that after covering Bobina in dirty lake water, she took to canoe life like a pro!

With her cute pink life jacket on, she was very content watching the world go by. Mesmerized by the water sailing past us, and the swinging paddles. Occasionally taking gulps of fresh glacial water off the side!

 

Another summer goal was to sleep outside with just the inner tent. So you can still feel the breeze and see the stars, but without the bugs (very important).

Last Thursday, I decided it was time. Woolfie and I drove to the Hallingskarvet mountain range after work.

This mountain is my pilgrimage spot. It has helped me heal from heartbreak. Now it’s helping me feel alive - just to a different soundtrack. I’ve gone from Greta Van Fleet to Faye Wildhagen (I’m obsessed after Vinjerock).

We found a great campsite 3-minutes from the gravel road. We could hear the goats’ bells as we made tea. This took me an embarrassingly 30-minutes and call a friend, as I struggled to light the stove - who knew petrol had a sell-by date?

I love nature, but I also enjoy escaping into other worlds. Camping, even in -20°C, I bring my iPad, speaker, and a downloaded film. It’s such a treat!

As I watched Free Guy (who doesn’t like Ryan Reynolds? ;) ), I dipped my fruit and nut chocolate in hot tea, to the backdrop of the sun setting behind Hallingskarvet.

In the morning, we walked down the gravel road to my friend's farm cafe, Prestholtseter. In the glorious morning sunshine, I drank coffee and read my book.

Micro adventures in Norway may be short, local, simple, and cheap, but the experiences and memories are macro.

They’ve healed and empowered me, making sucky days and weeks feel special.

If things go wrong or I’m unhappy, I can always drive home and be in bed within an hour. Something I totally did last year with zero regrets.

Snakkes, Adelaide x

Rocking Out In The Mountains!

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It feels so good to be able to live my life a little more to the full now the PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder caused by chronically low hormones) is slowly fading away.

So when the opportunity arose to grab a last minute ticket to a unique Norwegian festival, you bet I went for it! AND it so happened one of my favourite girlfriends was going too! 

Nestled between 2000m peaks in Jotunheimen for a few days in July are hundreds of colourful tents and lavoos (teepees). They overlook a huge lake that looks tropical in the sun, but will rejuvenate any weary festival go-er with its freezing waters!

Welcome to Vinjerock - only Norwegians could pull off a brilliant adventure music festival in the middle of nowhere!


They allow dogs, although not encouraged, and as I couldn’t find a dog sitter, Woolfie joined us!

My period arrived a weekly early, so I really wasn’t sure how this was going to go… I knew it would more of a chill vibe for me, rather than girl gone wild!

I went in with zero expectations, but with so much hope for fun, dancing and adventure.

Once I blew up my tent (yes, you heard me right - instead of tent poles, you blow it up!), I started the festival like everyone else: with a 3-hour nap!

I woke up just in time to help my friend and her friend pitch their palace tent (it was enormous). 

My friend and I met at a ski festival earlier this year and she’s such a badass on the split board, so let’s call her Badass Girl.

After walking Woolfie I tied her to my tent - in hindsight not the best idea - and we went to checkout the music.

The first night Woolfie did super well, the following night an old shoe was a casualty, the next night was her pink water bowl. Another night, I was also shocked to find my tent in a sad deflated pile! Thankfully she just pulled a valve and the tent was fine, after that I tied her by my tent in the bushes, which she loved!

During the day we hiked in the most spectacular weather (best of the summer so far!), made new friends, went wine tasting, bathed in the lake, and spent our evenings listening and dancing to all kinds of music - from rock to pop and heavy metal.

Some of the music really wasn’t to my taste - the heavy mental was too much for me and the lead singer was right on brand looking like a zombie! 

The last night was spectacular and made me remember how powerful live music can really be.

Faye Wildhagen channelled her music in the most beautiful and electric way as the sun was setting behind the mountains. I could feel it beating through my heart. She was beyond amazing. I haven’t stopped listening to her songs ohmygod and Reason.

Arif Murakami followed and was super cool. 

I really went into his performance with the intention of being in and fully embracing my wild feminine ways, and his music activated it in magical ways.

We were packed in like sardines under the fresh mountain midnight air, and his rap music with a heavy bass vibrated through us. The way he channelled and directed his music was incredible.

Here’s an extract of what I shared with my coach:

“As I was dancing, I was seeing my divine feminine completely spread out from me in a kind of diamond cut shape, in pinks, blues and gold spirals. I really felt an abundance of love, that I was also spreading out to everyone. 

What was also really cool is that over the hour I had three men say, “Hey, I see you’re being pushed, let me shield you", and they protected me from all the shoving with zero expectations of anything in return!”

Talking of men… Woolfie proved very popular with the men and the ladies. She acted like an absolute princess, holding her heard high with a very proud look whole being adorned with affection. 

Baddass Girl and I noticed Woolfie was a great hunk magnet, but we soon realised they doted on Woolfie and ignored us! So not as helpful as we’d hoped!

There were a lot of drunk festival go-ers coming up to us, and they were so polite, always asking if it was ok to stroke her. I am always amazed by how much the Norwegians drink. I mostly gave up drinking over 10 years ago when I was unwell the first time, and now just have the occasional drink. Since rebalancing my hormones, I haven’t had anything in 8 months. So being surrounded by very drunk (and high) people for 4 days was insightful! Thankfully the Norwegians are kind and well behaved, so I never felt uncomfortable or unsafe.

I did enjoy some cider (big thank you to my friends who split pints with me!) and we went wine tasting, which was such fun! 

You may have also heard the stereotypical Norwegian as being shy/aloof, unwelcoming and hard to make friends with. This can be true, but when they’re in the mountains they’re very friendly and fun! We had no problems making friends and collecting new skiers for the winter season shenanigans! 

To make friends quickly in Norway, I blow past all Norwegian social rules, and just invite myself on trips or invite Norwegians I’ve just met for coffee or on adventures, offering to help out with local events, whatever it takes if I like the person!

However, I have learned that I would rather be a little lonely or have few friends who share my values, than have friends who don’t share my values and I don’t completely vibe with. 

Not having someone to do something with has never stopped me from enjoying life. I have travelled, lived and worked all over the world on my own, and I can assure you, that you always meet people along the way that enhance your experience! Or get a dog, they’re truly wonderful for company :) 

Snakkes, Adelaide x