Wellbeing

Interview with Lisa Snowdon

Presenter and podcast host Lisa Snowdon chats self-care, crystals and her love of all things natural

To me holistic living is everything. I look at that as having your body, your mind and everything in check. It should all be balanced. I also think it’s about doing things which make you feel happy. And, of course, food, nutrition and movement are all really important as well. Those are the elements, for me, that equal a holistic life. This is why I wanted to create my podcast so much, because it covers all of that.

I started my podcast Get Lifted during lockdown last year. George [Lisa’s fiance] and I had Covid-19 during that time and I felt extremely tense over that period (I know a lot of other people did as well), so I wanted to start digging into some practices we could do at home. I didn’t want to leave the house or spend any money, I just wanted to work with what we had. So, I started doing breathwork and meditation and I tried to learn more about crystals and the moon […] I wanted to take a look at nature and the world, and think about how to connect to that, which was the inspiration behind the podcast. Each episode is designed to tackle different topics we’re all going through and it was such a journey when I first started it. I produced it myself and booked the guests – it was all mine. I knew how I wanted it to be and how I wanted it to reach people.

When it comes to crystals, I’m a big fan of amethyst. I have an amethyst beside my bed and I find it helps me sleep, and I have amazing dreams. Rose quartz is another crystal I always go back to if I’m feeling a little bit out of sorts or off balance. I’ll put a little bit in my bra to have close to my heart or I’ll hold one for a bit. I find that really soothing. But I’m learning about crystals every day and I think, depending on how you feel, they almost choose you.

I feel like I’ve done a lot of natural therapies! I love acupuncture – my body feels like a popping balloon when I have that done. I like reflexology as well; the person I go to uses crystals in her treatment, which I love. I find energy work and massage to be really healing. I’ve also done wild swimming in the Lake District. I’m a big believer in cold water therapy. I always have an icy cold rinse at the end of my shower in the morning. Even though it’s not what you want, pushing yourself out your comfort zone is amazing. To me, everything alternative is just fabulous.

I’m a big believer in positive energy. I love manifesting and the law of attraction; dreaming big and thinking big. I think you can change the way you look at the day by doing so. It’s hard for us when the seasons are changing, but there are things that can help us, such as taking vitamin D and using one of those SAD lights. Things like smells also help as well – you can change your energy and your mood with scent. And having plants and living things around you is a gorgeous feeling. You can choose to be positive, it’s a state of mind.

Self-care, for me, looks like running a hot bath with some amazing bath salts. I do a bit of body scrubbing in the bath or I will sit back and read a book. Sometimes I use a dry body brush, with something like the Weleda Cellulite Oil and then massage that in. Then, I usually spritz my moon mist all over.

My skincare routine always involves a lot of massage, especially in the morning to help wake up my eyes. I love Neals Yard products, their Rose range is stunning. I like Aesop for their Parsley Seed Oil and The Organic Pharmacy and Little Soap Company for when I go travelling. I also love Rahua for their hair shampoos. I always go back to those brands. I just like beauty products to have less in them, even if that means the shelf-life is shorter, so be it.

Lisa Snowdon’s podcast, Get Lifted, is available on Acast, Apple Podcasts and Spotify.