About
Hi, I’m Natasha
I’m an author, a trained mindfulness teacher and the founder of Sparkling Leaf.
Why I do this
I’m passionate about helping the younger generation, as well as adults, because of my own mental health struggles as a child, teen and young adult. I experienced low self-worth, anxiety, and often felt caught up in my own mind and thoughts. I know firsthand the implications of this – I have lived it! The techniques I have learned have truly changed my world, and I want to pass them on.
Sparkling Leaf is about mindfulness, self-kindness and self-belief. It’s about growing stronger minds, with love and empowerment at its core.
I hold a Master’s degree in Applied Research and a degree in Psychology, and I combine that professional foundation with creativity, warmth and a love of storytelling to create warm, engaging spaces where children feel heard, valued and empowered.
Natasha Joy Brady
A creative approach with a strong professional foundation
Warm, imaginative and grounded in an understanding of children’s emotional wellbeing.
Created by Natasha Joy Brady
The Sparkling Leaf visualisation technique
My original technique brings together guided visualisation, storytelling, mindfulness and creative activities, so children learn practical, memorable tools to manage anxious feelings, understand their emotions and build resilience.
Tools children can carry into everyday life
- Breathing and visualisation techniques for worried or overwhelming moments
- Creative ways to recognise, explore and express emotions safely
- Self-kindness and positive self-talk that strengthen confidence
- Strategies that build resilience and empower children to make thoughtful choices
- Mindfulness
- Creativity
- Self-kindness
- Imagination
- Empowerment
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