Hi,

Im Jo

My story is a long one. And like any journey, it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It was in the middle that my life completely unravelled. I endured a divorce, and was hit with a double cancer diagnosis.

At the beginning, I was making the most of my life. I ran a successful personal development business based in Johannesburg, which I loved. I’d wake up every day, inspired to share my knowledge and experience. Clients left my sessions rejuvenated, empowered to take on their challenges with fresh energy.

Despite this, there was still a gaping hole in my heart that work just couldn’t fill.

I was in the prime of my life, yet a recent divorce had left me feeling angry and empty. I was deeply upset with myself because I knew from the start that my marriage wouldn’t last. If I’m honest, there were a number of reasons why I felt so desperate to be married and belong to a happy family. My own family was broken. I hadn’t spoken to my mother in five years, and I had no siblings.

I felt isolated, with only my loyal dog Billy and a handful of friends in loving relationships for support.

I was restless and desperately unhappy. I wanted what they had – a meaningful relationship and a white picket fence. I couldn’t understand why it was so hard for me to find love and inner peace! I’d been to psychics, tried various therapies, and read through many self-help books. But nothing worked.

So I turned to food as my refuge. I was craving love, and consoled myself with sugar instead. As I gained weight, I came to loathe my relationship with chocolate and pastries, but they were my only solace.

I’d been going through the motions for about a year before deciding that something needed to change.

I needed to close this chapter of my life and leave the loss and hurt and anger behind.

It was then that I decided to start my life again in a new city with a new career. I felt sure that this dramatic change would shake things up and help put me on a new and exciting path. Plans were in place, and I was ready to leave my old life behind and move to the UK.

What happened next was the biggest SHAKE UP of my life.

“Jo, you have early-stage cervical cancer”, followed by “You have Stage 3 breast cancer, I’m so sorry.” just six weeks later. I was devastated and shocked to my core.

But my story doesn’t end there! It was in the depths of that struggle that I found the strength to heal – not only my body but my mind and soul too.

Today I am a cancer survivor! I’m happily married and living my dream, complete with the white picket fence.

I am also a committed and compassionate holistic mindset coach with a vast array of knowledge founded in my own personal life challenges.

Shift&Flow was born out of my personal journey. Life is in a constant state of shift and flow. And sometimes getting unstuck requires a little nudge and some guidance from someone who has already done the inner work and can support you in doing it too.

If you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of anxiety, regret and fear, I’m here to help. My life is proof that no matter what the world throws at you, you can find a way to live with joy, purpose and love.

To find out more about Jo’s  journey, read her book here.

Hi,

Im Jo

My story is a long one. And like any journey, it has a beginning, a middle, and an end. It was in the middle that my life completely unravelled. I endured a divorce, and was hit with a double cancer diagnosis.

At the start, I was making the most of my life. I ran a successful personal development business based in Johannesburg, which I loved. I’d wake up every day, inspired to share my knowledge and experience. Clients left my sessions rejuvenated, empowered to take on their challenges with fresh energy.

Despite this, there was still a gaping hole in my heart that work just couldn’t fill.

I was in the prime of my life, yet a recent divorce had left me feeling angry and empty. I was deeply upset with myself because I knew from the start that my marriage wouldn’t last. If I’m honest, there were a number of reasons why I felt so desperate to be married and belong to a happy family. My own family was broken. I hadn’t spoken to my mother in five years, and I had no siblings.

I felt isolated, with only my loyal dog Billy and a handful of friends in loving relationships for support.

I was restless and desperately unhappy. I wanted what they had – a meaningful relationship and a white picket fence. I couldn’t understand why it was so hard for me to find love and inner peace! I’d been to psychics, tried various therapies, and read through many self-help books. But nothing worked.

So I turned to food as my refuge. I was craving love, and consoled myself with sugar instead. As I gained weight, I came to loathe my relationship with chocolate and pastries, but they were my only solace.

I’d been going through the motions for about a year before deciding that something needed to change.

I needed to close this chapter of my life and leave the loss, hurt and anger behind.

It was then that I decided to start my life again in a new city with a new career. I felt sure that this dramatic change would shake things up and help put me on a new and exciting path. Plans were in place, and I was ready to leave my old life behind and move to the UK.

What happened next was the biggest SHAKE UP of my life.

“Jo, you have early-stage cervical cancer”, followed by “You have Stage 3 breast cancer, I’m so sorry.” just six weeks later. I was devastated and shocked to my core.

But my story doesn’t end there! It was in the depths of that struggle that I found the strength to heal – not only my body but my mind and soul too.

Today I am a cancer survivor! I’m happily married and living my dream, complete with the white picket fence.

I am also a committed and compassionate holistic mindset coach with a vast array of knowledge founded in my own personal life challenges.

Shift&Flow was born out of my personal journey. Life is in a constant state of shift and flow. And sometimes getting unstuck requires a little nudge and some guidance from someone who has already done the inner work and can support you in doing it too.

If you feel like you’re drowning in a sea of anxiety, regret and fear, I’m here to help. My life is proof that no matter what the world throws at you, you can find a way to live with joy, purpose and love.

To find out more about Jo’s  journey, read her book here.