I’m probably a late bloomer – in the sense that it is only now, in my sixties, that I am doing the work that truly makes my heart come alive.

I write memoir, facilitate workshops and retreats, and introduce women to practices such as dreamwork and writing therapy. My work is rooted in a desire to help women explore their inner worlds, discover what holds deep personal meaning for them, and shape their lives in ways that honour who they truly are.

My journey has taken me from an academic career and a master’s degree in communication to successful business ventures, a midlife crisis, and further studies in psychology, culminating in a master’s degree investigating how writing can function as a specialised form of therapy. Through it all, I have come to understand something I learned the hard way: the answers we seek so often lie within ourselves.

zarine@zarineroodt.com