Author Archives: Katie Mottram

Our healing journeys continue until the day we die. Life happens, and with the constant flux and flow brings new growth challenges which constantly force us to reflect on our limiting beliefs and, perhaps, internal prejudices. Our stories do not … Continue reading →

Are you a mental health professional struggling with the cognitive dissonance caused by working in a system that does not acknowledge human pain as a natural part of being alive? Do you need some time out just for YOU, and … Continue reading →

Emotional distress does not discriminate; discrimination causes emotional distress. Meanha courageously shares how being in a cultural minority has led to her being the victim of mindless attacks, and how these acts of ignorance led to her questionning herself causing … Continue reading →

Do you remember Dr Paris Williams from the #EmergingProud film? Paris is a Clinical Psychologist from New Zealand who wrote ‘Re-thinking Madness’ after his own brush with ‘psychosis’. Paris and I have recently reconnected with regards to our unfolding work; … Continue reading →

You may remember Ivy, now happily based in Florida, from the #EmergingProud film. Hospitalised due to a spiritual awakening unearthing unconscious trauma for healing, Ivy was once mute – the only way she was able to express was through her … Continue reading →

Remember our shiny Soul Amy, Rep for the 2nd pocket book in our KindaProud series; Emerging Proud through disordered eating, body image and low self-esteem? Amy’s on the look- out for ordinary people with extraordinary stories to share in her … Continue reading →

I am so grateful to those around the world conducting research in the field of the intersection between mental health and spiritual experiences – we desperately need more understanding in why the interpretation of, validation of and helpful responses to … Continue reading →

“Gifts that emerge out of our darkness’ #EmergingProud day celebrations reverberated the world over on Sunday thanks to YOU, the fabulous #EP community! On our online event, we had folks join us virtually from far and wide including Finland, Norway, … Continue reading →

A HUGE thank you to those of you who were online with us for our launch event yesterday – we had a blast and raised some funds for free books to be distributed – we’ll update you on that as … Continue reading →