Living North LIVE Lounge in York

Lisa Picken: Hummingbird Nutrition, 'The Menopause Menu'

Lisa is a nutritional therapist supporting women aged 40 to 55 through perimenopause and menopause with simple nutrition and lifestyle changes – helping them move from exhausted and overwhelmed to energised, confident, and back in love with their bodies.
Friday 20th, Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd March, 11.30am

Sophie Forbes-Perry: Heart and Soul with Sophie

Sophie is a resilience and wellbeing coach, space holder, and sound healer with over two decades of experience supporting people from all walks of life. Her journey has taken her through diverse settings – from the criminal justice system to youth work, from corporate wellbeing programmes to intimate healing circles. Through it all, she’s learnt that emotions aren't good or bad; they're sacred messengers guiding us towards our most authentic selves. At Heart and Soul with Sophie, she creates nurturing environments where your emotions are honoured, your soul is nurtured, and your path to wholeness is gently illuminated. She blends evidence-based resilience practices with holistic healing, offering practical tools that support lasting transformations. She hosts monthly Sisterhood Circles and Sacred Pause Sound Baths in York, and is a featured author in the number one Amazon bestselling book Gathering Women.
Friday 20th March, 12.30pm; Saturday 21st March, 1.30pm; Sunday 22nd March, 12.30pm

Emma Shipley: Yorkie Talkies Outdoors

The outdoors has an incredible way of grounding us: fresh air, open skies and shared miles can quiet busy minds and build real confidence. At Yorkie Talkies Outdoors, Emma has seen firsthand how simply stepping outside can boost wellbeing, ease anxiety and create lasting friendships. What starts as a walk often becomes something much bigger – connection, courage and a sense of belonging. Yorkie Talkies Outdoors isn’t just about hiking hills; it’s about helping people feel stronger, happier and more themselves in the process.
Sunday 22nd March, 2.30pm

Oliva Campbell: Olivia Joy Flower Art

Olivia is a Leeds-based artist who designs paper flower kits teaching botanical realism step by step. Through kits and workshops, she invites makers to slow down, craft something beautiful, and deepen their appreciation of the natural world. Her talk will be a demonstration of the process of making one of her beautiful paper flowers.
Saturday 21st March, 2.30pm

Vic and Emily: Yorkshire Dippers 

Vic and Emily from The Yorkshire Dippers will be talking about the power of cold water, community, and stepping outside your comfort zone. What started as simple swims has grown into something much bigger — supporting wellbeing, resilience, and real connection. Join them as they share their journey, and why sometimes the bravest thing you can do is just get in.
Sunday 22nd March, 1.30pm