Some reminders don’t arrive loudly - they arrive quietly, in the middle of everyday moments.
Over the past few months, I kept finding reels on my explore page that felt like tiny nudges:
find calm in discomfort,
show up even when it feels strange,
grow through exposure until it becomes familiar.
At the same time, I found myself holding onto certain words from the people around me… things they said that somehow landed exactly when I needed them.
Those words stayed with me.
They helped me move again after the loss of Chula - gently, slowly, with intention.
And somewhere along the way, I realised I wanted to honour the moments that helped me keep going.
Connected Conversations was born from a quiet truth:
sometimes the reminders that stay with us are the ones that soften, steady, and guide us.
This series is my way of holding onto those moments - and sharing them with you.
These aren’t grand speeches or rehearsed lessons.
They’re honest, human reflections from real people, about the words that stayed with us when we needed them.
They might come from a dear friend, someone you just met, someone who keeps showing up, someone unexpected - or even from you.
Sometimes the things you naturally say or do become a gentle reminder for someone else.
In each episode, you’ll find:
• a moment that arrived at the right time
• a reminder from someone’s lived experience
• a quiet, grounding takeaway
• a soft ritual with scent to begin each conversation
Every episode is an invitation to pause…and see which parts land for you.
I’m learning to find calm in discomfort - to show up even when I feel unsure,
and to keep seeking the good in small, honest moments.
These conversations have helped me do that.
I hope they meet you gently too, wherever you are in your journey.
Thank you for being here.
Connected Conversations is now live.
→ Watch here
— Elissa
Intimate Moments Aroma
Calm. Cosy. Connected.