Women Who Embody: Milly Nolan
On finding joy in the everyday, the grounding power of nature and leading with kindness.
At Embodyme, we believe in the power of women learning from women, sharing the rituals, practices and everyday moments that help us live more connected, embodied lives.
Women Who Embody is a monthly series dedicated to women we admire who live with presence, connection and intention.
For this month's conversation, we are delighted to introduce Milly Nolan, founder of The Forty Fifty Collective.
A mother of three, freelance writer, content creator and yoga lover, Milly is a woman who embraces life with warmth, curiosity and a genuine appreciation for the little things. Through The Forty Fifty Collective, she brings women together to connect, share experiences and celebrate this chapter of life.
From barefoot walks on the beach and restorative yoga to laughter with girlfriends and the simple pleasure of a hot shower, Milly reminds us that feeling good is often found in the moments we make time to notice.
Q: What does living an embodied life mean to you?
To me, living an embodied life means living as happily and as healthily as possible, while making the most of every day with the people I love.
Q: What is one daily ritual that helps you come back to your body?
If I had to choose one, it would be a hot shower. One in the morning to wake me up and ease into the day, and another at night to wash away the chaos of it all. It's my little moment of peace, where my mind can wander and it’s often where all my best ideas seem to arrive. Followed by a generous application of Embodyme oil turns what is a daily routine into the loveliest ritual.
Q: When life feels full, what helps you feel grounded?
Walking barefoot on the beach - the feel of sand between my toes and the sight of the ocean never fails to ground me. I also love my Vedic meditation practice, and would be absolutely lost without the yoga classes at Bali Garden Matakana.
Q: What do you do when you want to feel more energised or uplifted?
My favourite mood lifters are proper belly laughs with my girlfriends, sunrises and sunsets, long nature walks, cuddles with my kids, eating my Mum’s cooking, a day at the beach under the hot sun, and travelling to new places. A coconut milk matcha or a classic margarita also deserve a mention - they bring me equal amounts of joy!
Q: What helps you feel deeply rested or restored?
I know it’s simple, but eight hours of uninterrupted sleep really is my best medicine. And if time and money were no object – craniosacral therapy, acupuncture and a full body massage are my absolute favourite nervous system restorers.
Q: Which Embodyme ScentState™ are you most drawn to at the moment — Courage, Joy, Peace or Kindness — and how does it support the way you want to feel?
Kindness reflects the mantra we repeat to our kids all the time: “Be kind and caring, always”. I truly believe that when you lead with kindness in everything you do, only good can come from it.
Milly's Choice: Kindness
Kindness is our nurturing ScentState™, created to support feelings of warmth, compassion and care through the ritual of scent, touch and presence. Kindness is available in Nurturing Body Oil.
