Maggie Richards | Authoress | Journalist | Therapist
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BIOGRAPHY

Raised a Cymraes in beautiful west Wales, Maggie began her career as a journalist, contributing to The Times, The Times Educational Supplement, The Guardian, Spirit & Destiny, BBC Radio and many more before her life was transformed by meditation.

​Aged 30 she fell in love with her inner silence and, after finding her spectacular Spiritual Teacher, went on to teach​ meditation to royalty, celebrities, top magazine editors and corporate teams – including at Oxford University, eBay, Deloitte, Leon and many more. She is also a practising Somatic Experiencing trauma therapist, and owner of the Vegan Therapist Directory.

With Cher Chevalier, Maggie is a co-author of the 24 (3x8) Meditations and The 7 Steps of Calm that launched Calm, iTunes App of the Year 2017. She is author of A Guide to Being a Better Being, Blissful Buddies bedtime meditation stories, and The Starlit Dancer.

Maggie is a Visiting Lecturer at City St George's, University of London; a Head Tutor on The Economist Business Writing course, and assists on the Yale SOM Executive Education Women's Strategic Leadership Program.
“Maggie is a gifted wordsmith and an outstanding communicator.”
​Balbir Chagger, co-founder of The Harley Relationship Centre, London
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  • About
  • Somatic Therapy
    • 5 Tips for the Best Online Somatic Therapy Sessions
    • Vegan Therapists & Mental Health Professionals: Global Directory
  • Copywriting
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  • Books & More
    • Press
    • Blog
    • Meditation
    • Recipes >
      • Quick Vegan Carbonara
      • Lentil & Chard Lasagne
      • Vegan Lasagne
      • Orange + Ginger Tofu
      • Vegan Spinach & Cream Cheese Cannelloni
      • Fruit & Choc Dessert Smoothie
      • Vegan Cottage Pie
      • Vegan Pad Thai
      • Blueberry & Melon Smoothie
      • Sweet & Sour Tempeh Veg Stir Fry
      • Paprika Roasted Broccoli & Cauliflower
      • Chorizo Bolognese
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