Sophie Bierens de HaanChemotherapy — the witch’s cauldronIn the last appointment, the parting shot from the oncologist was “the first cycle is the most difficult and it’s mostly psychological”…3 min read·Oct 22, 2022----
Sophie Bierens de HaanGetting early breast cancer off my chestAfter two surgeries in the Summer to remove the cancer, I went on holiday to Switzerland to see my parents and sister. Travelling back I…5 min read·Sep 21, 2022----
Sophie Bierens de HaaninSophie's postcards from a singing journeyPlaying with timeI’ve just resumed work after 2 months and a half of absence. Although feeling pretty healthy, bar one week following each of two surgeries…2 min read·Sep 15, 2022----
Sophie Bierens de HaaninSophie's postcards from a singing journeyTrepidations mixed with gratitudeIt’s my first day back at work since 23rd June 2022 (only 4 hours, because I’ve never experienced such a long break from work before in my…2 min read·Sep 12, 2022----
Sophie Bierens de HaanBody and voiceToday is wellbeing Wednesday on Gillian Gingell Wormley ‘s Virtually Vocalise singing collective Facebook group, and, as it happens…2 min read·Aug 11, 2021----
Sophie Bierens de HaanOn Sunday I caught on the iplayer a French film called “Marguerite" with a very similar story line…2 min read·Jul 28, 2021----
Sophie Bierens de HaanCommitment versus effortA long weekend with my best friend, the hot weather and the lifting of Covid restrictions have thoroughly resourced me and slightly…2 min read·Jul 26, 2021----
Sophie Bierens de HaanIn the fleshOn Saturday I had my first lesson in person with Gillian Gingell Wormley since March 2020. Unlike online lessons where you set yourself up…2 min read·Jul 12, 2021----
Sophie Bierens de HaanThe Singing that keeps me balancedIt’s taken me a few days to land since returning from Gillian Gingell Wormley ‘s Red Shoe Red Hat workshop in Winsham. During the weekend…2 min read·Jul 9, 2021----
Sophie Bierens de HaanThe mid-way slumpIn both summer music schools and silent retreats I’ve experienced a moment around half way through when I feel a bit lost. I’ve left home…2 min read·Jul 6, 2021----