Emma - The Crossroads Coach

13/06/2026

20 years ago we lived in Tynemouth, just outside Newcastle, I was relatively newly married, had a big career and all that.

I've been back a few times since, but today it hit me as we returned to celebrate my sister-in-law's 60th how far I've come. Not just living abroad for many years now, 2 kids, embracing the grey, not drinking, not caring about everyone else's opinions or letting fear hold me back so much.

I look back at that younger woman with a lot of compassion - she is still part of me. Back then I felt so scared, alone, an imposter in a world where everyone knew what they were doing.

I know very different now.

On days like these I feel so grateful to be older and wiser.

How can we bring more compassion to our younger (and current) selves? ❤️

11/06/2026

Cue shift in menopause symptoms and, of course, downgrading of anxiety.

Have you noticed your nervous system is more sensitive in midlife?

What tools/practices/activities help you regulate yours?

09/06/2026

My latest post in Substack is all about my new chapter since hitting midlife, becoming more and more myself, seen through the incredibly powerful and liberating lens of konenki.

Japanese culture has a very different approach to these transitional years, a time of renewal, rebirth, with the right approach and support it can be a truly empowering stage.

Would love to hear your thoughts and comments (and also connect over there too!)

Post link in bio and 👇

Em 🫶

08/06/2026

05/06/2026

Don't take my word for it.

Here are just some of the messages from Saltwater Sisters.

Our small but growing community that dip, laugh, play together.

We meet different days, different times so hopefully anyone can join us.

Curious?

Comment DIP or send me a DM for more info.

Have a fabulous weekend and hopefully see you in the 🌊

Em ❤️🌊✨❤️

03/06/2026

Giving myself full permission to experiment on Substack where I hope to have more conversations, genuine connection.

I'll be sharing my highs and lows, learnings, practical solutions, what's worked for me and others I support.

Would love to see you there if you are up for it and obviously no problem at all if it's not for you.

I will still be intermittently posting as I won't let go of social media just yet, but who knows how this experiment will go.

That's part of the fun after all!

❤️