In this episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self, I’m joined by the deeply intuitive and grounding healer Katy Sophia — meditation guide, energy worker and transformational facilitator. Together, we explore what it really means to come back home to yourself during seasons of overwhelm, transition and emotional intensity. Katy shares her approach to grounding meditation, nervous system regulation, and how women can soften their energy when life feels heavy or chaotic. This conversation is a ge...

In this nourishing and soul-led episode, I'm joined by Nimi from Infinite Essence — an intuitive healer and spiritual life coach who guides women to reconnect with their inner voice, dissolve energetic blocks, and rise into deeper alignment with their feminine power. We explore the journey of intuition, emotional healing, subconscious patterns, and reclaiming confidence, especially during life transitions and midlife shifts. Nimi shares her wisdom on how energy affects the body, why women lo...

In this deeply nourishing episode, we welcome Surekha, founder of Whole Health Healing, to explore the powerful mind–body–energy connection and what it truly means to heal from the inside out. Surekha shares her personal journey into whole-health work and how her unique approach supports women to reconnect with their bodies, balance their nervous system, and release emotional or energetic patterns that hold them back. Through her integrative lens, we unpack how energy work, emotional pr...

Hot flushes are more than a physical symptom — they’re often the body’s way of signalling emotional release, deep energetic shifts and a call back to yourself. In this episode, I’m joined by Sara from The Spiritual Realist, a sound healer and Reiki practitioner with over 20 years’ experience holding space for deep rest and inner harmony. We explore: ✨ The energetic and emotional root of hot flushes ✨ Why many women experience emotional surges during perimenopause ✨ How sound...

In this heartfelt and enlightening episode, Soraya is joined by Jacky Parker, founder of Body Wisdom Kinesiology, to explore how the body stores emotional memory and how unprocessed feelings can impact our physical and mental health. Together they dive into the connection between repressed emotions, hormonal balance, and midlife transitions, and discuss how modalities like kinesiology can help women understand what their bodies are really trying to communicate. Jacky shares her wisdom on work...

Welcome to Hot Flushes & Higher Self . The podcast where midlife becomes your awakening. In this inspiring conversation, I sit down with Dhru, Ayurvedic practitioner and founder of Aroha Ayurveda, to explore how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda can support women through perimenopause, hormonal shifts, hot flashes, fatigue, and emotional wellbeing. Dhru shares practical tools for balancing body and mind, from nutrition and daily rituals to herbal support, helping women move through midlife w...

Welcome to Hot Flushes & Higher Self, the podcast where midlife becomes your awakening. I’m Soraya, a clinical hypnotherapist and transformational therapist, guiding women through perimenopause and beyond. Embracing transformation rather than just symptom management. In this episode, I’m joined by Hedi, a London-based holistic coach and somatic practitioner, and founder of The Soul Works. Hedi weaves together coaching, nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and energetic practices ...

In this honest and empowering solo episode, Soraya pulls back the curtain on perimenopause — the stage before menopause that too many women aren’t prepared for. With personal storytelling, body-based wisdom, and a clinical lens, Soraya shares what it was like to unknowingly enter perimenopause, the symptoms no one warned us about, and how hormonal changes affect not just our physical health — but our identity, emotions, and relationships. You’ll also learn: What’s really going on with mood sw...

Welcome to the very first episode of Hot Flushes & Higher Self! I'm Soraya — clinical hypnotherapist, RTT therapist mum of five, and a woman deep in the beautiful, messy journey of midlife transformation. In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind this podcast and how my own experience with perimenopause cracked something open in me. From the moment I started waking up drenched in night sweats to the casual suggestion from my GP to "just start HRT," I knew something deeper ...