In this episode of finding Grace I’m joined Toni Jones is a “bibliotherapist”, a recovering journalist and a community leader as the founder of The Shelf Help Club, the world's first dedicated self-help book club and platform.

I connected with Toni on SubStack, and Toni is my first SubStack podcast guest.

In this epsiode you'll discover:

• Toni reflects on what finding grace means to her and how she connects with it.
• She shares pivotal moments that shaped her journey to where she is today.
• We explore the concept of radical responsibility—how embracing it sparked transformation for Toni, with books playing a key role in that shift.
• We discuss the duality of the self-help journey and its complexities.
• Toni talks about why she started her book club and how it has become a source of inspiration and support for many.
• We dive into the power of books to ignite change and personal growth.
• She shares why she still values in-person gatherings, despite the global connectivity of online spaces.
• We discuss the magic of bringing together people from different generations in the same room.
• Toni reflects on how certain books arrive in our lives at just the right moment and how she has revisited books when they resonated deeply.
• She shares some of her favourite books.
• We talk about the serendipity of discovering the books we need when we need them and how we sometimes come back to them.
• We explore the process of self-forgiveness, its challenges, and its transformative power.
• Toni opens up about her drive to make an impact and how she is stepping into that purpose now.
• She shares what’s bringing her joy at this moment and how she is nurturing herself.

Do reach out to me to continue this conversation.

If you want to find out what Toni is up to, join the book club, read her SubStack you can find her at:

• www.shelfhelp.club
• Instagram @shelfhelp.club
• SubStack @tonishelfhelp
• You tube "Toni Shelf Help Club"

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• Twitter @hannahwallace_
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In January’s solo episode you’ll discover:

• Why I paused recording in December.
• A glimpse into what’s been happening in my life.
• How staying present has carried me through challenging times.
• The secret I’ve been holding onto.
• Why this opportunity feels so meaningful to me.
• The unexpected joy of an opportunity I wasn’t actively pursuing.
• My approach to self-care this January.
• How embracing a day-by-day mindset has made a difference.

I share all this and more.

I’d love to hear your thoughts do reach out to me and share your thoughts with me.

You can find me at :

• Instagram @thehannahwallace
• Twitter @hannahwallace_
• Face book @thehannahwallace
• Website www.hannah-wallace.com
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Thank you so much for listening please share, subscribe and review it’s greatly appreciated and I hope you find grace in your week ahead.

In this episode finding grace I’m joined by my dear friend Asha Frost who is an indigenous (Ojibwe) medicine person, healer, mentor, space holder, seer, speaker and Hay house author of “You are the medicine”. Asha’s work is about helping you connect to the medicine that has always been within you.

I can’t wait to share Asha on here today and to hear all her wisdom and magic.

In this episode you’ll discover:

• We explore the concept of finding grace and what it means to Asha right now, highlighting the importance of self-compassion and finding purpose in life's cycles.
• Asha reflects on her personal journey, sharing where she is in her life and healing work right now.
• She opens up about the role of animal guides in her healing journey and their wisdom in navigating challenges.
• Together, we discuss the transformative power of pausing, quiet reflection, and finding stillness amidst life’s chaos.
• Asha shares her experiences with homeopathic medicine and its role in her healing path.
• She introduces her new deck, “The Animal Elders Oracle”, explaining its inspiration and addressing concerns about cultural appropriation while inviting listeners to engage deeply with its teachings.
• During the call, Asha draws two cards from the deck and shares their insights, offering guidance and wisdom to the audience.
• We talk about how to connect with the deck on a deeper level and how it can be used as a tool for healing and reflection.
• We discuss managing chronic health conditions in the world we live in today.
• Together, we celebrate the healing power of shared experiences, the joy of music, and the importance of creative expression in personal and collective healing.
• Asha emphasises the value of listening to dreams, protecting one’s energy, and connecting with inner wisdom through rituals and reflection.
• We delve into the interconnectedness of all beings, the profound role of ancestral healing, and the guidance offered by animal spirits.
• Asha shares the practices and tools that are currently supporting her in her life and work.

Asha shares all this and more in this episode, we hope you enjoy as much as we did recording it.

Thank you so much for coming on and sharing.

If you would like to work with Asha, find out what she’s up to and to read the book you can find her:

• www.ashafrost.com for her sacred medicine membership to work with her go here.
• Instagram @asha.frost
• You can get her decks and book here

You can find me at :

• Instagram @thehannahwallace
• Twitter @hannahwallace_
• Face book @thehannahwallace
• Website www.hannah-wallace.com
• Sign up to my newsletter here

Thank you so much for listening please share, subscribe and review it’s greatly appreciated and I hope you find grace in your week ahead.