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# Kirsty L Allan: Psychology and Consciousness

Research, Consultancy and Coaching

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/blog/)
- [Gossip: A Bitter Pill - but only poisonous if you swallow it...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/gossip-a-bitter-pill-but-only-poisonous-if-you-swallow-it/) - Gossip is a bitter pill indeed – but it’s only poisonous if you swallow it. 🤢 The irony is that it is not just the target who must avoid swallowing. For gossip to spread and be effective, it needs carriers. Those who spread it – gladly swallow it whole – and become embroiled in
- [FAQ You! Finding Teachers](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ministry-of-burlesque/faq-you-finding-teachers/) - Where can I find reputable teachers? Taking up lessons from reputable teachers is an excellent way to start out, but do research your options ? the person who happens to be most local or inexpensive may not be the best choice. There is no ?standarisation? or regulatory body to ensure safety and even basic skill.
- [FAQ You!   Are you a professional?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/personal-development/faq-you-professionalism/) - When does a performer become a 'Professional'? Having a professional attitude or approach to a thing is not necessarily what makes it your 'profession'. When something is your profession, it is implied that this is your main source of earning and what you have specifically dedicated your training to. Those who perform as a hobby
- [Ironic Fundamentalism: The hilarious truth about existence](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/ironic-fundamentalism-the-hilarious-truth-about-existence/) - What IF... The nature of the universe is paradoxical? Ironic Fundamentalism is an upbeat approach to life which embraces a universal paradoxical awareness. This way we harness a sense of ?ironic humour? about ourselves, the universe and everything - one that leads us to answer the big questions - that lie unconsciously beneath our anxieties.
- [IFFY Decision making...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/decisions-arent-optional/) - ?What if I make the wrong decision?!? How many of us are held back by this immobilising dark cloud? Everyone knows that 'fight or flight' is a fear response to threat, but there is a third... 'freeze'. Indecision is immobilising because it is a fear response so if you see a dark cloud and you
- [Passive-Aggressive Wellbeing quotes...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/iffy-use-of-wellbeing-quotes/) - Whilst there are many millions of great motivational quotes to be shared, there is an unhealthy trend for disgruntled folks to post wellbeing word memes as a form of thinly veiled bitchy commentary - don't fall for it! If you feel uncomfortable seeing one, ask yourself why? Afterall they are INTENDED to uplift, right? Don't
- [Egos can hurt...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/egos-can-hurt/) - Ouch! When someone is inexplicably mean it is often because they are licking an unconscious wound.... Damage to our self-image can take many forms and wounds can be inflicted in any ways. From deliberate insult to personal failure, typically a bruised ego affects only the owner who feels tender(ised) on the inside... but a broken ego
- [Anxiety - It's Nothing to Worry About](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/anxiety-its-nothing-to-worry-about-2/) - Often when we are anxious, we worry about everything. But.... Everything of course, is no-thing in particular. Furthermore, we fixate on our version of past events or future possible mishaps - and fail to see that the only time that ever exists is the 'now'. Quite literally we worry about nothing.
- [Why burlesque could be good for you.](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/why-burlesque-could-be-good-for-you/) - Why burlesque could be good for you. In the face of ever-evolving social and artistic controversy over burlesque as a form of entertainment, I?d like to volunteer my tuppence-worth on an overlooked aspect of participation. ?As someone who has meaningful experience in both the promotion of burlesque theatre and mental health interventions, I believe that
- [Coming Out of The Closet: Victorian Spiritualism and the Vaudeville Striptease](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/press-and-media/coming-out-of-the-closet-victorian-spiritualism-and-the-vaudeville-striptease/) - Coming Out of The Closet Victorian Spiritualism and the Vaudeville Striptease (First Published: Erotic Review. Issue 66, 2004.) A grand parlour room bathed in the dim and eerie glow of phosphorus and magnesium lamps hosts an arrangement of ladies and gentlemen, seated on edge. They eagerly await the emergence of the fine figure of the
- [Life in a Universe of Diversity](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ministry-of-burlesque/life-in-a-universe-of-diversity/) - We live in a universe of ultimate diversity and yet are simultaneously bonded together by the one mystery we call ?Life?. To truly live we must be open to the vast experience available all around us. To do so we are blessed with curiosity. We are all made of the same star stuff, yet expressed
- [Doubt creates Hope - An anxiety hack.](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/1674/) - IF you are anxious then you are using doubt, a lot. If you are to give any credibility to your doubt and test it's validity then you need to apply it in a parsimonious way - that is, apply it radically and fairly to everything... including itself. When you apply doubt to doubt itself, you
- [Loss(t) in Space](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/loss-is-space/) - Loss occurs in many ways. It hurts, but must we always Iose? In the past year I?ve seen friends and family experience different losses - the loss of loved ones (through death, dementia, divorce and even unresolved dispute), the loss of personal ability and opportunity as changes occur in health, job position, home or career
- [Preaching to the Subverted](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/preaching-to-the-subverted/) - Last Winter I was invited to speak as part of a panel discussion on the topic of transgender, hosted by Rev. Michael Hampson of the Church of England, at St. Margaret's Church in Hornby. My contributions were drawn from my long experience in both burlesque theatre and in advocating psychological wellbeing. My 'angle' overall was
- [Dis-Comfort Zones](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/dis-comfort-zones/) - What if your perceived comfort is the very thing that creates your discomfort with your lot in life? There is an uncomfortable truth lurking in the shadows of our comfort zones: they are more self-made prisons than the personal playgrounds or protective bubbles we like to think. Despite its name, your ?Comfort Zone? isn?t necessarily
- [Aspire to be without Ambition](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/aspire-to-be-without-ambition/) - Ambition is rather IFFY.... It is often seen as something to be proud of - or a personal quality that would ensure ?success?, whatever that is... but it?s all so hypothetical and future-dwelling. I say it?s time to put ambition on hold and be inspired in the moment. Ambition involves competition and therefore comparison to
- [Perfectly Presented or a Work in Progress?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/perfectly-presented-or-a-work-in-progress/) - Why do we all worry about perfection and presentation? Because we think everyone else is achieving it? Or that despite not being perfect themselves, they will judge imperfection? Well... if they do, let them. If they are seeking perfection in you... it's because they lack so much more in themselves. Focus on being REAL. On
- [Sculpture type thing: Cat Brain](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/kla-photography/sculpture-type-thing-cat-brain/) - I made this a few year back, probably 2014 or 15. I had an idea that an ailurophile's mind or cat-lover's brain could look a lot like a cat snoozing. I roughly drew out the idea then started messing with air drying clay, which i found was much easier to get the correct shapes and
- [Portraits of a Lady](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ministry-of-burlesque/portraits-of-a-lady/) - I love photographing others and exploring their identity.
- [My surprising career as a model - NSFW](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ministry-of-burlesque/my-surprising-career-as-a-model/) - I was a child model but.... (butt) as soon as puberty hit no-one wanted to know. I experienced much anxiety and shame over my height and body shape as a young teenager. I eventually reached the mighty height of 5' and a bit of an inch and with fully blooming curves but of course was
- [Not Lost in Translation... insight from transgender and non-binary voices](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ministry-of-burlesque/lost-in-translation-a-call-for-allied-voices/) - If we want to pursue individual happiness and a fair society, we all need to be allies to those whose voices are diminished beneath the roar of controversy. When I took part in a panel discussion on trans for the Church of England last year, I decided to interview as many transpeeps as I could
- [Beauty is not a matter of size...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/1930/) - Beauty norms are an illusion. Every cell that makes up every body is a unique expression of the universe, creating - and seeing - itself. Regardless of height, weight and other measurable things, immeasurable beauty lives in the whole-ness and joy of every living being. Love your body and know that it is astonishingly exquisite
- [Average is a Mean Illusion](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/average-is-a-mean-illusion/) - What does an average mind or body look like? Where would we find one? All our notions of 'normal' and ideal are illusions - in many cases ones we all collaborate in! Averages are concepts that only exist because of human VARIETY - how ironic! Statistics are a great tool to understand populations or groups
- [Do Not Search for Love...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/do-not-search-for-love/) - In love, never seek someone to be your 'better half' or to 'complete' you - be the whole person you already are. YOU are The One. Only when two whole people come together can lives be truly shared. You both need to have an existing life to share in - not be out to share
- [Rationalism and Honesty...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/1985/) - Whether we are thinking through a lunch menu or pondering the big questions, if we are honest within ourselves, reflecting on how we feel as we reason in the moment, then we can be confident in our thinking... I think. Here is where head and hearts can align or, we can notice that they are
- [Got Coaching Confusion?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/got-coaching-confusion/) - It’s time to get some perspective and see clearly why coaching without niche focus is in need of close examining. With an increasing trend for getting a coach / becoming a coach, it’s hard to cut the wheat from the chaff. It’s not surprising as ambiguity plays a growing role in what is increasingly a
- [Religion 4.0](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/religion-4-0/) - Anyone who has known me for any length of time knows I have a knack for prediction. I am a trend spotter and occasionally even a trend starter - a sort of unintentional social influencer, before the days of Facebook and Instagram. For example: Paranormal Investigation as leisure activities Burlesque as mainstream entertainment - and
- [Mind: The Resident Physician?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/mind-the-resident-physician/) - The nature of the Placebo effect and its plausible explanations are examined - specifically the classical conditioning and endorphin based theories. The methods and administration of placebos is considered along with the contexts in which placebo effects occur. The roles of the patient and doctors are assessed with particular reference to the influence of expectancy. The implications of an internal mind-based healing system and its potential applications are discussed.
- [How Others See You is None of Your Business](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/how-others-see-you-is-none-of-your-business/) - Worrying about how others see you? There isn’t anything wrong with that feeling, it’s perfectly normal to wonder what other people might think of us. But you should not actually spend a lot of time on these thoughts – it really isn’t any of your business. Honestly, this is not a telling off statement, but instead is one that should free you from feeling any kind of responsibility to finding out...
- [Science and Spirituality - Singing from the same Hymn sheet](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/science-and-spirituality-singing-from-the-same-hymn-sheet/) - What IF… you don’t have to choose between science and spirituality? There has long been assumed to be a gap between spiritual and scientific thinking – and belief. It’s as though to hold one means you must exclusively deny the other, like a shitty relationship where you are made to choose between your other half
- [Dimensions of development - Loop or Spiral?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/dimensions-of-development-loop-or-spiral/) - For as long as I can remember in my coaching role, I’ve been using a blinding insight I had one day, about loops and spirals as metaphors for personal development. Including when in an official NHS therapeutic role, I would erm… go ‘off script’ to bring these slick little chums in to session. I did
- [Feeling like a FRAUD?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/feeling-like-a-fraud/) - Imposter Syndrome is the crushing feeling that you are somehow fraudulent in your identity as an expert or leader in your field/ genre; an imposter. Under-qualified to comment, act or be regarded as credible despite a wealth of insight and experience – despite your expertise. You feel overwhelmed by the feeling that you just do
- [MoB Performers in Action](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ministry-of-burlesque/mob-performers-in-action/) - Sometimes at my theatre shows, I take a photo or two from the wings or other unseen persepctives in a theatre. Here are some ...
- [Lenses and the Cultural influences on Anxiety.](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/lenses-and-the-cultural-influences-on-anxiety/) - We all experience Anxiety idiosyncratically. It’s personal. Although we share common thoughts, feelings, symptoms and behaviours, the personal manifestation of the anxious experience is born out of our many cultural biases – those ‘lenses’ through which we have viewed and continue to view Life, The Universe and Everything. Thinking of our life journeys as little seeds planted in the soil then seeking nourishment and light to grow and bloom, let’s explore the greenhouse effect of intense lens wearing.
- [Post-Covid World: Positive Predictions](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/ironic-fundamentalism/post-covid-world-some-positive-predictions/) - In the forthcoming post Covid world, we will see a blossoming of human expression, connection and a refreshing sense of freedom. With facemasks currently covering half of our faces, reading and understanding one another’s emotions has met a challenge – but one that we have risen to. Quite unconsciously, we have been relying on a
- [Did Van Gogh have Visual Snow Syndrome?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/uncategorized/did-van-gogh-have-visual-snow-syndrome/) - Whenever I see Van Gogh’s paintings (especially night time scenes) I wonder if he also experienced ’visual snow syndrome’. There are qualities to them that are very familiar including the lesser known starburst effects: Also, given the famous ear incident… I’m wondering about the persistent tinnitus many VSS people suffer with. I’m further inclined to
- [First time in Floatation](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/uncategorized/first-time-in-floatation/) - Float diary 5th April 2022 I attended Re-Set wellbeing centre in Lancaster to try their floatation pod. The pod was located in a well appointed wet room, with ambient lights, music and generally pleasant and uplifting atmosphere. The practice is to shower and get in the pod or tank, in the nip, as swimwear can
- [Floatation & Psi Research](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/uncategorized/floatation-psi-research/) - A great way to turn 40... just after my birthday on 15th January this year, I was recruited by a team within the Exceptional Experiences and Consciousness Studies (EECS) department at University of Northampton to oversee an exciting project involving floatation and psi phenomena. (In case you are wondering why... I have prior experience in Ganzfeld technique -

## Pages

- [Exploring psyche, psi and sensitivity…](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/) - Deep exploration in psychology and consciousness. Researcher, consultant and coach supporting sensory sensitivity, expanded states, psi and noetic experience.
- [Research Overview](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/research/) - I research the exceptional, the beautiful and the 'unusual' capacities of consciousness - and what the implications and applications can be for our collective good. Of particular interest is the intersection of 'Sensory Processing Sensitivity' and 'psi phenomena' - using both quantitative and qualitative information. Psi phenomena is the scientific term, in parapsychology, for what
- [Image Credits](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/legal/image-credits/) - Thank you to all the incredible photographers and artists I've had the honour to work with. Some are featured on this website: Tas Kyprianou Finlay MacKay Doralba Picerno Peter W. Czernich John Dietrich Karen McBride Scott Chalmer Gary Crozier Nadav Kandar Andreas Neubauer Chris Giles Richard 'Chips 'n' Gravy' Jon Cheetham Peter W. Czernich Emma
- [Purchase & Refund Policy](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/legal/purchase-refund-policy/) - Cancellation and Refunds Overview 1.1 Where your purchase is a coaching programme, we do not offer refunds or cancellations. All contracts and purchases are binding. (For physical goods, see section 4 below) . 1.2 Where your purchase is downloadable at the time of purchase, we do not offer refunds or cancellations. 1.3 Where your purchase
- [I play in the 'avant-garden of life'...](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/know-me/) - Charmed by curiosity I play in the 'avant-garden of life'. Because here among the wildflowers of possibility, I can explore new ground, plant seeds and discover beauty and brilliance - especially where it is overlooked, unusual or atypical. This is because at my core, I am atypical too. I am a highly sensitive person who
- [Creative Solutions](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/creative-solutions/) - Over my career in arts and science, and with my perspective of sensitivity, I have a range of skills that others like to engage and leverage for their own advantage. As such, through KLA Creative Ltd I have a 'creative consultancy' and together with my graphic designer /publisher husband Jon Cheetham, we support a small
- [The Sense Retreat](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/the-sense-retreat/) - Sensing the future, together... Are you longing for a space to rest, discover, and truly belong? Are you someone who experiences the world deeply - feeling, thinking, and sensing with unusual depth and intuition? Do you often find yourself moved by beauty, truth, and energy? Are you empathetic, imaginative, and deeply Sensitive? Could you be one
- [Membership](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/membership/) - The IF CrowdThis is membership to my ongoing group coaching club The IF Crowd. This is the transformational tribe for those who think and feel deeply. It is for those with a curious mind and open heart. Resolve anxiety and learn to manifest, develop your ESP and leverage the innate magic you were born with :PJoin The
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- [Work With Me](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/https-kirstylucindaallan-com-work-with-me-find-your-light-find-your-light/) - Working one to one is the fastest and most impactful choice, for finding - and forging - your own path in life. My role is to illuminate what is unseen and overlooked about you - including by you - and guide you to create authentic personal purpose and meaning. Thus, you not only forge a
- [One to One coaching](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/https-kirstylucindaallan-com-work-with-me-find-your-light-find-your-light/hsp-coaching/) - Working one to one is the fastest and most impactful choice, for finding - and forging - your own path in life. My role is to illuminate what is unseen and overlooked about you - including by you - and guide you to create authentic personal purpose in your career and a deeply meaningful life.
- [Corporate Development](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/https-kirstylucindaallan-com-work-with-me-find-your-light-find-your-light/corporate/) - Upgrading the consciousness of your people is the only way to ensure sustainable growth in the rapidly changing culture of business. The combination of both massive societal change and the advancement of Industry 4.0 means that everything is changing. People's choices, values and ethics are rapidly evolving. The world of business is levelling-up at an
- [Avant Garden (CIC)](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/https-kirstylucindaallan-com-work-with-me-find-your-light-find-your-light/avant-garden-cic/) - As part of my wider work to explore and help 'upgrade' our collective human experience, I have a Community Interest Company - Avant Garden. Set up in 2016, the Avant Garden is a 'foundation' ground for seeding both consciousness research and for delivering workshops, classes and healing practices to wider communities. All Bodies, All Minds...
- [Purrfit for Manifesting PDF](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/purrfit-for-manifesting-pdf/) - Welcome to this secret page! Please click on the link download your complimentary PDF on how to apply Purrfit to manifesting work. Kirsty X Purrfit-intro-guideDownload
- [One to One coaching](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/one-to-one-coaching/) - Working one to one is the fastest and most impactful choice, for finding - and forging - your own path in life. My role is to illuminate what is unseen and overlooked about you - including by you - and guide you to create authentic personal purpose in your career and a deeply meaningful life.
- [Privacy Policy](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/legal/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: http://www.kirstylucindaallan.com which is owned and operated by KLA Creative Ltd. This policy (together with Website Terms and Conditions and any other documents referred to on it) sets out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by
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- [My Values & Beliefs](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/know-me/my-values-beliefs/) - Every body and Every mind is beautiful- and full of potential. By embracing our universe of diversity and exploring our individual quirks, uncertainties and curiosities, we forge a life of celebration, together .Average is a mean illusionNo-one is truly 'normal' because average is a mean illusion (pun!). I for one, am never 'perfectly presented' (and never will be) because I am not a finished
- [My Experience](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/know-me/my-experience/) - AcademicBSc (Hons) PsychologyPG Cert. Advanced Practice for Mental Health Interventions PG Dip. Social Science Research (Parapsychology)PG. Cert. Consciousness, Spirituality and Transpersonal PsychologyI am currently undertaking a PhD in Consciousness Research and Parapsychology. We are utilisation floatation as a means to explore psychic phenomena. complementarySekhem Reiki masterMindfulness Teacher An avant-garde adventurer with a passion for the
- [What the Critics Say](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/know-me/what-the-critics-say/) - As a serial provocateur, I've been assigned all sorts of monikers and labels such as 'maverick', 'rebel', 'queen', 'infamous'. 'fearless leader' and 'eccentric'. I've been called even lesser eloquent things too, especially in being considered one of the pioneers of the burlesque renaissance, but that's all good as it is a sure sign of having done
- [Press & Media Appearances](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/know-me/press-media-appearances/) - "Absolutely fascinating! Possibly one of the most intelligent people I've ever met in my life."Katie MartinBBC Radio Solent"A committed, diligent writer and sparkling storyteller."Karen GregorProducer, BBC R4 Selected Media CreditsEMI/Parlophone: Burlesque Undressed.BBC1: Curiosity.BBC 4: Rude Britannia.BBC Radio Essex: The Dave Monk Show.BBC Radio 4: Alter EgosBBC Radio 4 : Women?s Hour with Libby Purves.BBC 2
- [What do I do?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/know-me/about-me/) - Creative Personal Development is all about thinking differently, celebrating authenticity in individuals and then forging bold new pathways to success. I want you to be the creative director of your own purposeful life. In a 'nutshell', this is what I do: I coach individuals to 'find their light' - and shine in it.I create unique
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- [Events](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/events/) - I produce and direct theatrical shows, lead personal development workshops and appear in media too. Here are my forthcoming events: MoB Cabaret25th Feb 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 11:00 pmKomedia, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath, BA1 1EPTickets from £14Concessions available. Dining options Available.Find out More & Book The Burlesque Show16th April 2022 @ 8pm pm -
- [Academic Accolades](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/know-me/my-qualifications/) - I am currently undertaking PhD research at the University of Northampton, exploring floatation as means to induce psi phenomena (precognition, telepathy, psychokinesis, etc). I am investigating the embodied and liminal qualities of the experience and, links to certain individual differences including the highly sensitive person (HSP) trait and creativity to explore possibly underlying processes. PhD
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- [Curious Courses](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/) - Unlock from Within...Curiosity is an essential virtue to your expansion. Here are your impactful challenges, designed to transform ordinary to extra-ordinary, to enhance your senses and go from 'being creative' to Creative Being. These are totally original, mind-body whirlwinds that give you permission to shed old skins and take positive risks on yourself. Try something
- [Resolve Your Personal Paradox](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/ironic-fundamentalism/) - What IF... you can get un-stuck? What if... you can become your own spatula, in the big frying pan of life? Feeling stuck? Can't seem to shift, break free or create opportunity? This section offers insights to uncover your own 'personal paradox' of life paralysis. This course draws on my cheerful theory of 'Ironic Fundamentalism' -
- [Ministry of Burlesque](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/ministry-of-burlesque/) - With MoB, you will develop your first ever act - or maybe your ultimate signature routine for fun, or professional stage. Give yourself permission to be glam, to be funny, to be edgy and outrageous! Ministry of Burlesque was the first organisation I developed and is the UK's premier organisation for professional burlesque theatre. Formed in
- [Model Citizens](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/model-citizens/) - Pose, pout and push the limits of body confidence, beauty 'norms' and gender identity as a Model Citizen! Time to explore who you are and express it with all the force of your nature. As a psychologist with an interest in interpersonal attraction and as a former pinup and cover model, I can teach you
- [Mourning Glory](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/mourning-glory-2/) - Mourning Glory examines and celebrates cultures of death and how to find life in decay and beauty in the transformation of energy and matter. Through understanding of the physical and spiritual transition we can come to accept the humblest and purest of truths: that when we die, we give birth. As we sacrifice we ascend.
- [Purrfit](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/purrfit/) - Admiring the independence, strength, grace and playful will of cats Purrfit adopts an extended feline metaphor to inspire our own mindful wellbeing in body, mind and soul. PURR = An expression of healing or contentment.FIT = Able / Ready to adapt. Purrfit encourages individuals to awaken their mind-body unity - unhindered by those all too human doubts
- [Psi-Curious](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/psi-curious-2/) - Developed out of my study and practice in meditation, parapsychology, paranormal investigation - and my own transpersonal, mystical and psychic experiences, Psi-Curious, will guide you to understand, enhance and expand your sensory awareness going beyond the realm of the '5 senses'. Work with your intuition and deep natural senses to develop their connection further in
- [Serpentology](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/curious-courses/serpentology/) - Ophidian wit and wisdom from the world of sneks, snakes and serpents. From adorning the caduceus that represents healing (the staff of Hermes), to the beautiful stoic nature of these differently abled creatures, Serpentology explore the insights we can gain in self-acceptance, social inclusion, transitions in life and healing. 6 week personal 1:1 coaching programme.£1250
- [Feeling like a fraud?](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/blog/feeling-like-a-fraud/) - Imposter Syndrome is the crushing feeling that you are somehow fraudulent in your identity as an expert or leader in your field/ genre; an imposter. Under-qualified to comment, act or be regarded as credible despite a wealth of insight and experience – despite your expertise. You feel overwhelmed by the feeling that you just do
- [Contact for Workwell](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/contact-for-workwell/) - To discuss Workwell sessions please email: kla@kirstylucindaallan.com
- [Arts](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/arts/) - Burlesque Theatre Performer, Producer, Community Leader Kirsty was one of the original movers and shakers of the new burlesque renaissance and is credited as leading cultural change a national level. Founding the UK's most generative (and now oldest) organisation - Ministry of Burlesque - in 2002 and producing her first show 2003 in Glasgow whilst
- [Coaching](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/coaching/) - There are many ways for us to work together, according to your needs and these are most popular. One to one private coaching sessions are available to help in your personal and or professional development and, I also run group workshops and programmes in The IF Crowd :) One to One Coaching for personal direction,

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Anxiety to Enlightenment](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/ironic-fundamentalism/) - Transforming the experience of Anxiety in to a force of personal creative will, here you will find thoughts and advice on manifesting the life you want, rather than the life you are ‘stuck with’. See also, my book on the theory of Ironic Fundamentalism.
- [Quips](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/kla-graphic-quotes/)
- [Body, Beauty, Gender](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/ministry-of-burlesque/) - From photography and art to burlesque theatre, I love to explore, create and direct work that explores the far reaches of alternative gender, beauty and body and challenges the limiting ‘norms’ and expectations we seemingly have to contend with.
- [Press & Media](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/press-and-media/)
- [My Creative Projects](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/kla-photography/) - My own bits and pieces, experiments and attempts in all sorts of mediums and methods of arts and crafts and what insight I can draw from them.
- [The Oracle](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/the-oracle/) - The one nickname I ever had at school was ‘the Oracle’. Apparently, I always ‘just knew stuff’. I have regular precognitive dreams and waking insights. So, here I’ll post thoughts and feelings, a basic dream diary and any intuitive experiences that seem significant enough to share.
- [Personal Development](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/personal-development/)
- [Upgrading Human Consciousness](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/upgrading-human-consciousness/)
- [Float Diary](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/float-diary/)
- [Creativity](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/creativity/) - In psychology, what is creativity? How do we cultivate and access it? It’s relation spirituality and metaphysics.
- [Highly Sensitive Persons](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/highly-sensitive-persons/) - Also known as HSP and Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) this trait helps to understand the neurodivergent experiences of high empathy, creativity, sensory overwhelm and emotional burnout in many of us dismissed as ‘too sensitive’.
- [Floatation](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/floatation/) - Floatation tanks, pods and rooms are used for deep relaxation, wellbeing , health and mental health improvement (including anxiety, pain, fatigue) and for me especially, for inducing altered stated of consciousness conducive to psi (psychic) phenomena.
- [Visual Snow](https://kirstylucindaallan.com/category/visual-snow/) - Visual Snow Syndrome (VSS) is a persistent visual anomaly where experiencers note a ‘static’ like filter on reality, much like the static on old analogue televisions. It also comes with other experiences including auras, starbursts, ghosting and more. Tinnitus is considered related and I posit, as an experiencer and researcher, that it is also linked to the HSP, sensory processing sensitivity trait too.

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