This week on The Mindful Educator Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Carly Evans, better known as Coach Carly. With nearly two decades of experience as a trauma-informed coach, Reiki practitioner, and former parole officer, Carly brings a powerful blend of psychology, energy work, and lived experience to her work with women navigating change and healing. What we cover in this conversation: * Carly's unique journey from the UK to Australia and from parole officer to coach and Reiki teacher * Understanding trauma: big "T" and little "t" trauma, and why everyone experiences it in some form * How change and identity loss can impact our wellbeing * Why simple human connection and presence can be more powerful than "fixing" someone * Parenting, resilience, and the reality that our kids will all have some form of trauma — and how mindfulness tools can help * Practical strategies like EFT tapping and nervous system regulation for moving through difficult emotions * Demystifying Reiki: what it is, how it works, and why even skeptics often walk away convinced * The overlap between psychology, energy healing, and creating a life that truly feels like your own * Challenging the overuse of labels and medication in the mental health system, and the importance of listening to your body * Carly's recommended read: Sexy But Psycho by Dr. Jessica Taylor - a must for any woman Carly's final piece of advice: Ask yourself: If I 100% loved, honoured, trusted, and respected myself, how would my life be different? It's a question that can shift everything - from the decisions you make to the people you allow into your life. Connect with Carly: * 🌐 Website: coachcarly.com [https://coachcarly.com/] * 📱 Instagram: @coachcarlyevans [https://instagram.com/coachcarlyevans] * 💻 Facebook: Coach Carly [https://facebook.com/coachcarly] She also offers plenty of free resources, including playlists on abundance, self-worth, and relationships, plus tapping videos to help you shift your energy and mindset. Connect with me, Victoria R: * 🌐 Website: victoria-r.com.au * 🎙 Instagram: @the.victoria.r * 💌 Email: hello@victoria-r.com.au If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe to the podcast, and leave a review — it helps more people find these conversations.