Nova Barton 'Laughter Yoga and Pets'

*Content warnings: This episode contains a mention of domestic violence* This week Michelle speaks with Nova Barton founder of Nova Coaching, she is originally from West London, but now resides in a small mining village in the Rhondda Valleys and this has been her home with her son for the past 4 years. Nova has worked for over twenty years in the substance misuse and criminal justice fields. It was whilst working in a community recovery service in Berkshire that she discovered Laughter Yoga, and subsequently trained as a Laughter Yoga Leader. Using this as one of many activities to support service users to obtain and maintain recovery from drug and alcohol dependence. Since the onset of the pandemic and following being made redundant Nova has been leading Laughter Yoga classes online via Zoom, with several classes a week. Nova also offers coaching services with a specialism in addictions and dependency behaviours, this is a wrap-around service offering support to the whole family, in order to gain the best results for all. She is also an animal lover and owns a dog and 5 cats. To find out more about Nova coaching visit the website: https://www.novacoachingservices.com/ Facebook: Nova Coaching Service Instagram @coachingnova Twitter: EgoSumNova Redeem 1 free laughter yoga session using code – hahaha at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/nova-coaching-services-30315672566 Join Michelle for weekly episodes as she invites guest speakers from coaches, personal trainers, yogis, business owners, chefs, and more to discuss their personal success stories and well-being. Oh, and of course PETS. All of our guests are pet owners and have such amazing stories about their beloved pets. So whether you want to start a journey of wellness, listen to inspirational stories about life and pets, we are the place to be. You can follow Michelle on Instagram and Facebook @Chattycatscare. As always please do rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast. Podcast Artwork: Allison Taunenhaus Music: @Joy Joseph