The SoulScape Celebrations podcast – hosted by Paul D. Lowe, International Celebrant – is a heartfelt space where inspiring stories unfold, capturing the essence of life, love, and legacy.
Drawing from his own journey from pain to peace, Paul shares the stories of remarkable individuals, encouraging listeners to embrace their own paths and create marvellous memories, and lasting legacies.
More than just a podcast, SoulScape Celebrations offers inspiration and encouragement, inviting listeners to embrace their own journeys, celebrate personal milestones, and contribute to a life-enhancing legacy.
Join us in crafting one story, one milestone, one celebration at a time. Each episode is an invitation to reflect, and to cherish moments that matter. Together, let’s celebrate the beauty of lives well-lived.
On this inaugural episode of SoulScape Paul talks to Becky Young about what celebrancy means to her.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Celebrancy is as simple as celebration. A celebration of somebody’s life that has passed on, somebody’s life that is just beginning, or a couple’s life that is just beginning in marriage. A celebrant is there to simply celebrate these occasions.
Nowadays there’s so much social pressure; we always have to be doing the best we can, working hard, making sure we’ve got pensions and savings for a rainy day. It’s almost like a competition and I’ve been guilty of it myself. We’re so busy trying to achieve these social norms that we forget about the little things.
I don’t want to be spending my life for my days off or for my holidays, I want to enjoy every day. I know that’s not always going to be possible, things happen and it’s not always going to be sunsets, rainbows and unicorns, but try to make the best of every day. That’s why I’m going into a life of celebrancy, to celebrate my life and other people’s lives.
Life, death, love, these are all things we’re automatically programmed to do, they’re things we should be celebrating but our minds are so bogged down with day-to-day tasks (work, money, bills) that the stress of that takes over. We start thinking with the mind more than the heart and we miss out on so much by doing that. Life is a journey and it’s to be enjoyed as much as we possibly can.
BEST MOMENTS
‘Celebrants should do it with passion, beautiful words, poetry. It’s definitely a skill, an art'.
‘Some people have the mindset of living in the moment, but it’s a difficult skill to get back even though it’s a skill we all have. I’ve learned this through having a life coach'.
‘All these pressures (financial, work) are sucking the happiness and joy out of celebrations for the majority of us'.
‘We forget that life is a gift and it’s short'.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Becky Young is a celebrant with her own company, Forever Young Ceremonies. She has been a prison officer and Dundee’s first female train driver, and is a trained Insite to Wellbeing Facilitator, as well as having a profound passion for writing and poetry.
She says: “My love for words allows me to weave stories that resonate on a personal level, capturing the essence of human experiences. Whether crafting personalized verses for special occasions or penning heartfelt reflections, my writing is a powerful extension of my character - friendly, funny, professional, and deeply relatable.”
Becky@ForeverYoungCeremonies.com
ABOUT THE HOST
Despite a painful, traumatic childhood, Paul D. Lowe has found inner-peace and now dedicates himself to honouring the journeys of others. SoulScape Ceremonies – along with this SoulScape podcast – embodies his mission to capture the essence of life, love, and legacy.
More than moments of celebration, SoulScape Ceremonies is a soulful landscape that co-creates meaningful experiences where every life is honoured – every voice valued. Through his philanthropy, coaching, and myriad of books, Paul has positively impacted thousands.
His SoulScape podcast shines a light on inspiring stories, encouraging listen