Trading in the Hustle for Healing
By Sabah Barake
“I OFFER A SPACE TO HELP YOU FIND YOUR WAY BACK TO YOUR TRUE SELF”
Like many of us, I grew up believing there was only one “right” path in life - do well at school, get into university, land a well paid 9-5 job, and climb the career ladder. Growing up in the Middle East attending international schools, we all had similar trajectories, and never questioned it.
After earning my banking degree in Cyprus, I moved to London and found a job in the City. Nearly a decade later I decided the Finance world just wasn’t for me and transitioned into Tech where I would spend the next 5 years. Despite the more modern culture and perks, the long hours, weekend work, and burnout only intensified. It was only once the signs started to show up in my physical health that I knew I needed to make a change.
Throughout my career I struggled - unable to manage my stress and anxiety with looming deadlines and an overloaded work pile, being hyperproductive and excelling for periods of time only to come crashing down into my freeze state for days, sometimes unable to get out of bed. My brain moved at a million miles an hour, often scattered and unfocused. And realising as an adult that I was probably high on the ADHD spectrum was both a shock and a relief - while my life finally made sense, I still struggled with it.
I searched endlessly for balance - yoga, meditation, throwing myself into countless hobbies (to distract and suppress whatever was brewing within me), working with wellness coaches… nothing really clicked, that is until I experienced my first sound healing and breathwork sessions. For the first time, I felt my mind go blank, the sense of calm and relief I felt was like nothing I had experienced before. I knew I needed to delve deeper into these practices and continued on with the self-discovery for a few years.
Then about a year ago, I decided to take life by the reins and left an unhealthy situation I was in, quit my toxic draining job, and bought a one way ticket to Indonesia to pursue a dream that had been in my mind from that first healing session I attended. I trained intensely with leading practitioners out there and returned as a fully certified sound healer and breathwork and somatics coach.
Today, I’m very passionate about sharing my knowledge and helping others find the peace and balance I once searched for. Whether you’re looking to de-stress, find inner peace and connection, or simply explore something new, I'll provide a safe and nurturing environment to support you on your journey.