About Me - The MindBody Goddess

Hello, I'm Rachael founder of Eva & Alma and the end of life Soul Doula accredited programme. I am on a mission to bring inner peace into our lives using the sacred act of self care to balance the mind, body & soul.

I am always asked “who are Eva & Alma?” Well, they aren’t people.  It means ‘life & soul’. And my work is about guiding you to create a soul-led life.  A life where the mind, body & soul are balanced and in harmony - where inner peace resides.

Despite being very intuitive, my old career working in marketing with the world’s biggest brands and also as a competitive sports woman, I was VERY mind driven. The typical stubborn, Capricorn goat - when I set goals, I smashed them regardless of the consequences on my nervous system (in fact, I had no idea I was harming my body!). A natural Coach, I had self motivation spilling out of every pore. And despite being an incredibly peaceful person, I was surrounded by chaos & trauma (more nervous system disregulation I was not aware of!) You don’t know what you don't know. I was happy. I had a fulfilled life, was grateful every day, had a wonderful partner, home, friends, career, active lifestyle.

Until I didn’t.

In 2011 my life came crumbling down. A Tower moment. A perfect storm. Spinal trauma, mini stroke scare, in & out of hospital, tests, diagnosis’, miss-diagnosis, significant bereavement, losing my employment after being medically retired at just 31. A journey that unravelled everything I knew about health and life. A journey that taught me compassionate, nurturing support networks and healing teams were more important to my health than any mindset or motivational coaching could ever be (even though I think it’s amazing - but we are all different. And motivation to drive and push was my kryptonite during that time).  

My Soul had called. She wanted to be HEARD.

I first had to start by listening to my body - allowing her to lead. My mind had ruled for years but it was time it stepped back. I promised my body I would listen and healing began.

I was first ‘Called’ to support the dying following my Nan’s death in my local hospice. At the same time, I knew I could still work but flexibly & on my terms - I was creating a self employed business consultancy and very quickly became fully booked. I also went on a deep personal healing journey to understand the root cause of my health challenges and unlearn my conditioning. This season I call 'the awakening to self' and understanding health on a deep level (beyond diet & exercise basically).

In 2017 I had a spontaneous spiritual awakening - a mystical experience which will never leave me - it was beautiful and sacred. Not long after, I was meditating and my logo appeared out of nowhere. Despite not looking to set up another business, the ‘Call’ came and I ‘knew’I had to follow my intuition. I made the brave decision to step away from my consultancy to follow the path of know I was born to do even though I loved what I did before.

In 2018, Eva & Alma was officially launched. I offered Yoga teachings, Angelic Reiki & end of life Soul Doula services.

In 2021 I launched my transformational ‘Serenity Experience’ which saw some the most powerful, heart-driven women I had ever met to join me on a deep healing programme.

In 2022 I launched my accredited end of life Soul Doula training programme after working with hundreds of people as they transitioned and left this Earth.

That same year, my marriage broke down - completely out of the blue and unexpected. I went into shock and had to step back whilst I unravelled. I also lost half my family, friends I’d known for 30 years, my support network, community, my best friend and worst of all, my trust and faith in people.

Turns out, this season is called 'the awakening to relationships’, facing betrayal blindness and how to build healthy relationships around me. And I am learning a lot. And I am messing up. And being rejected over and over - but my heart stays open. The Universe would not have done this if it wasn’t for a very good reason. So I wait, I learn, I observe, I heal and I keep my heart open.

This year I received my second accreditation as a Somatic movement, therapy and education professional with ISMETA.

I truly believe that balancing the mind, body and soul through sacred self care is the key to unlocking inner peace. Inner peace means living an authentic life. Embracing all seasons, not being afraid to feel or rest and keeping your heart open! I see what happens on the death bed when someone hasn’t lived fully. I am passionate about supporting my clients to truly LIVE before we die (because spoiler: we are).

I now offer Soul Sanctuary Sunday monthly online retreats, my private 6 month 1:1 transformational programme Reawakening), my online Yoga programme; 'More than Asana’ (poses), and my end of life Soul Doula training programme.

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Love you and thanks for being here,

Rachael 💗