Conscious Minds Collective

28/09/2026

Yesterday’s run was a tough one… not because of the run, but because I had to dig deep mentally.

I’d had a hard week. Something came up at work that really triggered me as a parent. But this time, I was on the inside and witnessed first-hand just how broken the system is.

I’m so lucky that I have a job that enables me to support so many children, but my heart broke just a little more on Friday. I didn’t realise how much it had affected me until I got home.

We are such a long way from any kind of fixing it too. It’s an institution that feels blind to what it is doing to our children, and that’s incredibly hard to witness from the inside.

So yeah… my head and my heart were heavy as I ran.

And then Run Boy Run came on. That song was the soundtrack to my marathon, and it’s the tune I always associate with running . So I turned it up, dug a little deeper and kept going. 🏃‍♀️❤️

But I saw so many beautiful things along the way.

The swans and their babies, who I’ve watched grow. Seeing them just glide down the canal is pure beauty. The rain and the sun both came out, which I was overjoyed with.

Then I got to finish my day with a session in the cryo tank… freezing my t**s off for 3 minutes, thank you very much! 🤣🤣

And off again today, in the hope that all the aches will disappear. 🤣

16/09/2026

Lots coming up over the next month! 🌟

We’ve got a new venue for our Sound Baths - St George’s Old School Building, running on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. St Luke’s stays on as our 4th Wednesday monthly spot too, so you’ve now got two dates a month to choose from. (Quick note: Oct 28th is at Bowdon Parish Centre instead of St Luke’s, just for that one month, due to a previous booking.)

✨Finding My Balance for teens is also kicking off in October, running across three Saturdays (3rd, 10th, 17th) - we’ve still got some early bird spaces left if you want to grab one.

And a reminder, you can always bring a friend to a Sound Bath and save £5

Link in bio to book 🔗

Hope to See you soon
Danielle xx

08/09/2026

✨ SOUND BATH ✨

If you’ve been feeling like you need a bit of time to yourself lately… this one’s for you. 🤍

Come and spend an hour slowing down, switching off and letting the sounds do their thing. 🎶

No experience needed, no expectations — just bring yourself, get comfy and give yourself an hour to properly pause. 🧘🏼‍♀️✨

📅 Wednesday 23rd September
⏰ 7.30pm – 8.30pm
📍 St Luke’s, Bowdon
📍 Vicarage Lane, Altrincham, WA14 3AR

🎶 Sound bowls
🤍 Relaxation
✨ A little bit of time just for YOU

And if you fancy bringing a friend, there’s £5 off when you book together. 🫶🏼

I’d love to see you there. 🤍

Booking link is in my bio ✨

04/09/2026

Great news for neurodivergent families in sale. It’s a drop in so no need for an appointment if your searching for support

Good news for families in Sale!
A new service has launched in Trafford to help families with children and young people who are autistic, have ADHD or are otherwise neurodivergent.
One of the most important things about it is that you don’t need to have a diagnosis to ask for help.
I know that for many parents, working out where to go and who to speak to can be half the battle. The new Neurodiversity Navigators are there to talk things through, point you towards the right support and help with issues like sleep, behaviour, nutrition and relationships.

And there’s a weekly drop-in here in Sale:
📍 Sale West Community Centre, Newbury Avenue
📅 Every Monday
⏰ 9.30am-3.30pm
👍 No appointment needed - just pop in

You can also contact the team on:
📞 0161 553 1536
📧 [email protected]

I'm really pleased to see this support being made easier for families to access locally. If you know someone in Sale who might find it useful, please pass it on.

03/09/2026

Have you ever found yourself thinking… “I just don’t know what’s going on with my teenager anymore”?

Maybe they’re more withdrawn than they used to be.
More anxious. More emotional. More reactive.

And you’re trying to understand what’s underneath it all ,while wondering how you can actually help.

If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone. ❤️

Finding My Balance is a small-group wellbeing programme created to give young people a safe space to pause, breathe, explore what’s going on for them and discover practical ways to navigate the ups and downs of growing up.

It’s not therapy.

It’s a supportive, hands-on space where we explore emotions, recognise triggers, build self-awareness and develop tools that young people can actually use in everyday life.

Through games, art, role play, movement and real conversation, we’ll gently explore things like:

🌱 noticing anxiety before it becomes overwhelming
🌱 understanding what might be sitting underneath big emotions
🌱 learning ways to regulate and work through difficult feelings
🌱 recognising when confidence starts to dip
🌱 finding their voice and feeling more able to use it
🌱 building a stronger understanding of themselves

And although it might look like games, creativity and conversation from the outside… there’s something much deeper happening underneath.

It’s about helping young people begin to understand themselves, rather than feeling like there’s something wrong with them.

💚 October’s group is specifically for ages 11–13.

If you have an older teen, don’t worry ,I’ll be opening a future group for them too. This is just the beginning.

📅 3 Saturdays: 3rd, 10th & 17th October
🕚 11am–5pm
📍 St Luke’s, Bowdon, Altrincham

If you’d like to know more, comment BALANCE and I’ll send you all the information. 🌱

02/09/2026

This is a great training as it also covers what your local authorities should be doing to support your child

Parents and carers 📣

Join us for our 'SEND law and young people (post-16)' training day on 8 September.

The training is delivered live via Zoom, and is designed specifically for parents/carers of children who are approaching or above compulsory school age (post-16).

Find out more and book: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/Event/send-law-and-young-people-post-16-8-september

01/09/2026

Lots happening at Conscious Minds Collective over the next few months 💚

Every 4th Wednesday starting 23rd Sept 7.30pm - 8.30pm, I open the doors for an evening of sound. Come and unwind with me, breathe a little deeper, and let the crystal bowls and gong take care of the rest. St Luke’s, Bowdon. Booking link in my bio.

✨This one means a lot to me. If you’ve watched your teen shut down, snap over nothing, or struggle to tell you what’s actually going on in their head, you’re not alone, and neither are they. Finding My Balance is three Saturdays this October where young people get real tools to understand their emotions, recognise their triggers, and feel less overwhelmed by what’s going on inside them. This is our very first round, spaces are small, and the first 4 places get early bird pricing.

Teen yoga and kids yoga classes are both coming soon, DM to be added to the waitlist.

If you’re interested in any of the offerings? Drop a comment or send a DM and I’ll get you all the details.

21/08/2026

Well… it’s official! 🏃‍♀️❤️

I GOT IN!!! 😱🎉

I’m running the London Marathon 2027 for ! 🏃‍♀️💚

Honestly, I’m still processing it! 😂

The London Marathon has been on my bucket list for years, and with me turning 50 this year, it feels like the perfect time to finally stop saying “one day” and actually do it.

I’m excited. I’m nervous. I’m probably a little bit mad… and I’m already questioning what my knees are going to think about this decision! 🤣

But I’m also incredibly proud to be doing it for a charity that means so much to me through the work I do with young people.

So… 26.2 miles around London it is! 😬

Bring on the training, the blisters, the tears, the questionable life choices and hopefully an unforgettable day! 😂🏃‍♀️

And yes… I’ll be fundraising along the way, so if you’d like to support me, I’d absolutely love to have you along for the journey. ❤️
And all info is in my bio ✨
LONDON MARATHON 2027… HERE I COME! 🎉🏃‍♀️✨