Henny Flynn

Hey lovely Reader A little while ago I promised to share the story of everyday ♡ compassion - a tale of a garden centre, a whooshing and a sudden realisation. And, as we're now a little way on from sending that very first (almost) daily message of love out into the world, today feels like the day. If you've ever watched Elizabeth Gilbert's TED talk on the elusive nature of creativity then some of this may feel a little familiar. To be honest, it's the first time I've ever experienced anything...

Hey lovely Reader A quick note from me today, to share three wonderful events coming up that you might love. Something free... Letters of Love: Guided Journaling for Heartfelt Reflection & Connection 8 May, 7.30pm (UK) free, online Something deeper... Create Change with Compassion: A 4-week group coaching & journaling journey begins begins 23 May, 12pm (UK) live, online And something in nature... Half-day Walking Retreat: Being With What Is 1 June, 10.30-3.15pm (Herefordshire) in-person Find...

Hey lovely Reader This week’s podcast episode is a bit of a love letter to mornings. Not the leap-out-of-bed, power-hour, tick-it-all-off kind of morning. And definitely not the version where we hand ourselves over to everyone else before we've even opened our eyes. No. This is a paean to that liminal space between sleep and wakefulness. The drifting. The space that can feel a little like being held in a warm bath. It's a celebration of the moments before anything is asked of us - when the...

Hey lovely Reader This week’s episode is one of those conversations that I’ll be thinking about for a long time. I’m joined by Moe Carrick - TEDx speaker, author, and workplace culture expert - and we dive into some of the deep, often hidden stories we carry about what it means to be a ‘good’ parent, partner, worker… person. The Mothering Myth and the Courage to Be Enough – with Mo Carrick (S16E8) Listen to the episode Moe shares a beautiful, poignant story about a gingerbread house she made...

Hey lovely Reader So, we're diving straight into this one... Mother’s Day can feel complicated. While the world is full of cards and flowers, many of us are carrying something else - grief, distance, mixed emotions, or tender memories. In this week’s podcast episode, I’m exploring what's often left unsaid - and sharing a practice that can bring comfort when things feel challenging: writing an unsent letter of love. Whether your relationship with your mother is full of warmth, woven with...

Hey lovely Reader This week’s episode began with a rediscovered piece of writing – something I found tucked away. I’d completely forgotten I’d written it, but the message within it felt like something I'd love to share. If you get a chance to listen, you'll hear the memory of writing it began to emerge as I'm talking - at least I think I remember it, though memory can (of course) be a tricky thing! Anyway. The words explore how rest could be a form of compassion – not just for ourselves, but,...

Hey lovely Reader If you've been part of everyday ♡ compassion from the start (almost a year ago!*), then you'll have already seen the first message below. And if you've joined us over the past 295 days, then you have this one to come. Yay. And if you once decided that everyday ♡ compassion is not for you (we all like different things), then maybe you'll still enjoy getting this medley out of the blue. And if you have no idea what I'm talking about, maybe it's time to sign-up and receive some...

Hey lovely Reader Over the past few weeks, a theme has been emerging in the podcast - one that seems resonant with many I speak with, and it can feel tender: how we navigate fear. This week, I found myself reflecting on self-compassion as a quiet but deeply transformative way through challenging times. And a quote from Dr. Kristin Neff landed with me: "One of the most pervasive findings of the research literature is that self-compassion leads to authenticity, because when we aren't dependent...

Hey lovely Reader Last night’s Flow Journaling event was a beautiful reminder of the power of pausing, reflecting, and connecting - not just with ourselves, but with each other. Here’s what some participants shared: “I feel a bit choked up but I feel really blooming stronger. I really needed this wee connection tonight.”“This was utterly brilliant. We’ve done two hours worth! Thanks so much H and K. I love the book so much! People need to know about it!”“I'll definitely write that letter, I...

Hey lovely Reader How are you? Things are feeling pretty big and heavy out there for many of us and so I'd like to just check-in. See how you're doing? Responses to the last few episodes of the podcast (with their overarching theme of how do we manage fear in all its guises) have been incredibly moving. If you haven't yet had a listen, then maybe you'll find them useful too - there's a link below. As one listener wrote: "Oooof. So much wisdom, so much love, so much honesty and openess. So...

Hey lovely Reader So, this episode has appeared earlier than expected - because sometimes, something asks to be shared. We’re talking about power and fear. Lately, I’ve been noticing a theme running through my own journaling and client conversations: this question of what happens when we hand over our power. And the other morning, it struck me - maybe what we’re really doing in those moments is handing our power over to fear. So I took this to my journal, and in this episode, I share what...