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On the Lemons and Pineapples podcast, no-nonsense life coach & entrepreneur Emma O'Brien shares inspirational stories, tried & tested tools and amazing guest interviews to guide you on your self development journey.Learn how to shift your mindset and change your life for the better with fun and entertaining weekly episodes that will help you live on the lighter side of life.
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- 2 weeks ago23 min
S5 Episode 11: How To Improve Your Intuition
Send us Fan Mail What if intuition isn’t “woo-woo” at all… but actually one of the most powerful tools you have? In this episode, I explore what intuition really is, how it works, why so many women have lost trust in it, and how you can start strengthening your own intuitive voice again. From pattern recognition and subconscious processing to somatic signals and nervous system regulation, this episode breaks intuition down in a grounded, practical way, without stripping away the magic. If you...
- Apr 15, 202615 min
S5 Episode 10: Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife Rage
Send us Fan Mail If you’re a woman over 40 and suddenly feeling more emotional, more reactive, more… done with everything, you’re not alone. And no, it’s not just your hormones. Yes, perimenopause brings very real hormonal shifts. Sleep gets disrupted, moods fluctuate, your energy drops. All of that is true. But what’s often missing from the conversation is this: Perimenopause doesn’t just change your body. It changes your tolerance. The things you’ve been managing, carrying, and quietly putt...
- Apr 7, 202616 min
S5 Episode 9: How Your Inner Child Is Running Your Life
Send us Fan Mail You’re not lazy. You’re not unmotivated. And you’re definitely not “just overthinking it.” But if you keep finding yourself stuck in the same patterns; procrastinating, people-pleasing, staying quiet, or getting triggered by things that shouldn’t feel like a big deal… There’s a good chance a younger part of you is running the show. In this episode, I’m breaking down what that actually means to have your inner child running your life in a way that’s practical, grounded, and (most importantly) something you can recognise yourself in. I explore how unconscious childhood patterns quietly shape your adult life and why trying to “logic” your way out of them never works. I walk you through: Why you procrastinate on things you know would move your life forward The real reason you don’t ask for what you need in relationships Why small things trigger big emotional reactions How over-functioning and people-pleasing are rooted in early experiences What’s actually happening when you feel stuck in the same patterns on repeat And most importantly — how to start shifting this. 🧠 The part most people miss You don’t change these patterns by pushing harder. Or “getting your act together.” Or being more disciplined. Because the part of you running the show…isn’t logical. It’s younger. It’s protective. And it genuinely believes it’s keeping you safe. The work is learning how to meet that part with compassion not override it. This is where the work I do comes in. Not just insight. Not just awareness. But actually changing the unconscious patterns driving your life. This is where things start to shift quickly. 🎧 If this episode hit home… ✨ Download My Free Cord Cutting Meditation HERE A 15-minute guided process to help you release the energetic ties to patterns or situations keeping you stuck. ✨ Book a Discovery Call HERE If you’re recognising these patterns in your life and you’re ready to actually shift them, we can talk through what’s going on and how I can help. ⭐ If you enjoyed this episode? I’d love you to: Leave a 5⭐ review Share it with someone who needs to hear this Or send me a message and let me know what landed for you - Instagram is where I hang out most @emmaobriencoach If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place. I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice. Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required. 🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.com Questions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.
- Mar 18, 20269 min
S5 Episode 8: How To Release Energetic Cords & Reclaim Your Power
Send us Fan Mail Cut the Cord: How to Release Energetic Ties & Reclaim Your Power If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in a loop; replaying conversations, holding onto old hurt, or feeling emotionally drained by a person or situation this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m diving into the world of energetic cord cutting: what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you finally move forward when mindset work alone just isn’t shifting things. We explore how energetic ties form through our relationships and life experiences, and why not all cords are unhealthy—but some can quietly keep you stuck in patterns of anxiety, frustration, or emotional heaviness. If thinking about someone (or something) brings up tension, anger, or that familiar “ugh” feeling… it might be time to clear it. I also walk you through how I use guided visualisation in my coaching sessions to help clients safely release these ties—allowing them to let go, reclaim their energy, and create space for something new. Because here’s the truth: you don’t have to keep carrying what’s already happened. You get to choose what you take forward. 🌿 In This Episode I Cover: What energetic cords are and how they form Why some connections become draining or unhealthy How unresolved experiences can keep you stuck in repeating patterns The link between your thoughts, emotions, and energetic attachments How cord cutting helps you release, reset, and move forward 💫 Ready to Try It for Yourself? I’ve created a free guided cord cutting meditation to help you feel lighter, clearer, and more like yourself again—in just 15 minutes. 👉 You’ll find it HERE. And if something deeper is ready to shift for you, you’re so welcome to book a discovery call with me HERE. We can explore what’s coming up for you and how I can support you in moving through it. 💌 Let’s Stay Connected If you try the meditation, I’d genuinely love to hear how it lands for you—come and share with me on Instagram @EmmaOBrienCoach. You don’t need to spend years stuck in old stories. Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do… is let go. If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place. I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice. Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required. 🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.com Questions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.
- Feb 28, 202623 min
S5-Episode 7: Reconnecting To Yourself Through Shamanic Soul Retrieval
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Lemons & Pineapples, I’m talking about Shamanic Soul Retrieval; one of the most requested sessions I offer, and one of the most powerful ways to reconnect to yourself when you feel lost, disconnected, or like you’re living life on autopilot. Soul retrieval is about reclaiming the parts of you that got pushed into the background for safety — often in response to trauma (big T or small t). It’s not about “fixing” you. It’s about bringing you back into wholeness. In this episode, I cover: What shamans mean by soul loss (and how it can show up in everyday life) Common signs: feeling like you don’t belong, losing joy/creativity, over-functioning, people-pleasing, fear of being seen A personal story from my childhood that shaped a long-standing fear of being judged or “looking stupid” What happens in a soul retrieval session (journeying, finding the wound + the belief contract, restoring essence) Power animals as archetypal allies (including an owl example) Why integration is the key — insight alone doesn’t shift your life, action and nurturing do Ready to work together? If you’re feeling disconnected from yourself, your voice, or your direction, soul retrieval can be a beautiful way to reconnect with your authenticity and your power. You can book a free call HERE or book a session directly HERE. And if you’re in Johannesburg, you’re warmly invited to my Weaving a New Way weekend workshop (14–15 March) - find out more and book HERE. DM me on Instagram: @EmmaOBrienCoach if you have questions or want to share what landed for you. If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place. I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice. Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required. 🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.com Questions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.
- Feb 24, 202616 min
S5-Episode 6: A Powerful Framework For Real, Lasting Change
Send us Fan Mail The Andean Medicine Wheel: A Powerful Map for Real Change In this episode of Lemons & Pineapples, I’m sharing one of the most transformative frameworks I use in my own life and with my clients: the Andean Medicine Wheel. If you’ve ever thought: “I know this isn’t working…” “I understand why I do this… but I can’t change it.” “Why do I keep repeating the same pattern?” This episode is for you. The Medicine Wheel offers a grounded, cyclical map for navigating change — working not just at the level of insight, but at the level of the unconscious where our behaviour patterns actually live. We explore the four directions: 🐍 South – Serpent: What needs shedding? Old stories, inherited patterns, identities you’ve outgrown. 🐆 West – Jaguar: What needs facing? Shadow work, fear, suppressed emotions, truth-telling. 🕊 North – Hummingbird: What perspective is missing? Meaning, wisdom, vision and possibility. 🦅 East – Eagle/Condor: How do we bring the vision into reality? Practical action and aligned embodiment. This is the framework I’ll be guiding women through at my Weaving a New Way weekend retreat in Johannesburg (14–15 March), and it’s also the foundation of my one-to-one shamanic coaching work. If you’re ready to stop circling the same story and start creating something new, this episode will give you a map. Find out more about Weaving A New Way HERE. Learn more about Shamanic Coaching Sessions HERE. Book a Discovery Call HERE. If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place. I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice. Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required. 🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.com Questions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.
- Feb 17, 202630 min
S5 Epsiode 5: The Practical Power of Shamanic Journey Work
Send us Fan Mail Three years ago, if you’d asked me whether I’d ever call myself a shamanic practitioner, I would have laughed. And yet here we are. In this episode, I unpack what shamanism actually is (beyond feathers and smoke), what shamanic journey work involves, and why — despite the mystical language — it’s one of the most practical healing tools I use with clients. Shamanism is not a religion. It’s not about blind belief. At its heart, it’s a cross-cultural, nature-based philosophy rooted in right relationship — with yourself, with others, and with the living world around you. And journey work? It’s a way of accessing insight beyond the analytical mind. I talk about: What a shaman actually does (hint: it’s about restoring balance, not being a guru) Ordinary vs non-ordinary awareness and why you don’t need to “believe” in anything to benefit Why insight alone isn’t enough to change patterns How integration is the piece that makes this work powerful Soul retrieval and how it maps onto trauma and dissociation Power animals as embodied inner resources (yes, even porcupine 🦔) Why this work doesn’t re-traumatise you and how it can help reconnect you with lost parts of yourself I also share a personal example of ancestral belief work that helped me uncover and begin healing a deeply rooted “women are worthless” lineage pattern — something I could not have accessed through intellect alone. If you keep finding yourself repeating the same patterns… If you have insight but can’t make change stick… If you know there’s something deeper running the show… Journey work may be the missing piece. Work With Me If you’d like to experience this work directly: ✨ Shamanic Healing Sessions (60 mins) – guided journey work + integration coaching ✨ Soul Retrieval (90 mins) – deeper ancestral and soul part healing ✨ Power Animal Retrieval (60 mins) – discover and embody your inner resource You can book HERE. If you’re in Johannesburg, I’d love to invite you to Weaving a New Way (14–15 March at Windrush Studio), a weekend immersion working with the Andean Medicine Wheel — serpent, jaguar, hummingbird and eagle — to help you shift patterns and make real change take root. This work is mystical. It is practical. And it’s deeply, profoundly human. Find out more HERE. If this episode resonates, I’d love to hear from you - send me a message on Inst If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place. I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice. Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required. 🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.com Questions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.
- Feb 13, 202637 min
S5-Episode 4: Conscious Femininity - What The World Needs Right Now
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m talking about conscious femininity; why the world needs more of it right now, where the phrase comes from (Marion Woodman, via Sharon Blackie’s If Women Rose Rooted), and what it looks like in everyday life. We explore the difference between unconscious femininity (living “from the neck up,” outsourcing self-worth, over-adapting, over-functioning) and conscious femininity (embodied self-awareness, nervous system regulation, boundaries, cyclical living, and truth-telling with kindness). I also unpack why this isn’t about man-bashing — conscious femininity is about balance: healthy feminine (intuition, empathy, feeling) + healthy masculine (structure, boundaries, action). In other words: structure with feeling. Practical takeaways: Come back into your body daily (breathwork/HeartMath, walking, nature) Learn your nervous system patterns (fight/flight/freeze/fawn) Honour your cycles + energy rhythms (stop pushing like a machine) Set boundaries without over-explaining Notice over-giving/over-functioning — and practise receiving support If you relate to over-functioning, S5EP1 is a great one to listen to HERE. Want to go deeper? Join me in Johannesburg for my in-person weekend workshop, Weaving a New Way (14–15 March, Fourways). Find out more HERE. Or explore 1:1 coaching + shamanic healing sessions with me HERE. I'd love to connect - message me on Instagram @EmmaOBrienCoach. If you’re done playing small and ready to lead yourself — you’re in the right place. I’m Emma O’Brien — Martha Beck trained and certified life coach, HeartMath practitioner, and shamanic healer helping high-achieving women stop second-guessing themselves and finally trust their own voice. Through nervous system re-calibration, strategic coaching, and deep energetic work, I help you move from self-doubt to self-trust so you can create a life you actually want to be in — no external approval required. 🌀 Want to work together? Explore the 6-week Nervous System Reset, 1:1 coaching, or Shamanic Soul Retrieval sessions here: emmaobriencoach.com Questions or ready to chat? DM me on Instagram @emmaobriencoach or book a free connection call HERE.
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On the Lemons and Pineapples podcast, no-nonsense life coach & entrepreneur Emma O'Brien shares inspirational stories, tried & tested tools and amazing guest interviews to guide you on your self development journey.Learn how to shift your mindset and change your life for the better with fun and entertaining weekly episodes that will help you live on the lighter side of life.
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