We recently connected with Alice Partridge and have shared our conversation below.
Alice, so good to have you with us today. We’ve always been impressed with folks who have a very clear sense of purpose and so maybe we can jump right in and talk about how you found your purpose?
Growing up in a large family, I was the only girl out of five kids. My dad was a loving old school hippy who didn’t have the best relationship with alcohol, and my mum was the glue that held our family together. It was the Isle of Wight in England in the 90s… Having parents who were still together was unusual. Having a stay-at-home dad was unheard of. My mum was making the money, and my dad was raising us while she was at work. My parents were incredibly loving and open people. They were true hippies; light blue Volkswagen camper, tie-dye, and OM signs all over the house. They had the purest intentions and love for us kids, but they were parenting unconsciously.
Looking back, it was a very confusing time for me as a young girl. On one hand, I was being told, “You can be whatever you want,” “You are so loved,” and “You can do anything.” On the other hand, my emotional needs were not being met. I didn’t feel accepted in my full expression. If I expressed my feelings and my parents didn’t have the capacity to listen and accept me, they would just say things like, “You’re being silly.”
Along with this subtle form of unconscious parenting, I was also sexually abused from around the age of five to nine. Childhood trauma, no matter the severity, has repercussions that are carried into adult life. For me, mine came in the form of addiction—addiction to food, people, alcohol, drugs, the way I looked, dating apps… Seriously, I could become addicted to anything.
At age 23, I got sober through a 12-step recovery program for drugs and alcohol. It wasn’t easy. To be honest, when I was at rock bottom, I thought my life was over. By Western terms, I was having a mental breakdown. In retrospect, it was a breakthrough—I wish someone had told me that back then. Shortly after going into recovery, I tried to take my own life. This was a huge turning point for me. I didn’t want to die; I just didn’t want to live inside my own head. I had to rebuild myself from the ground up. I didn’t think it was possible to ever “get myself back.” And thankfully, it wasn’t, because who I became next was way better.
During that very challenging period, I learned a lesson that has literally kept me alive since and is something I always come back to: No feeling is final, no state of being is final, no situation is final. At some point, it will change, because one absolute guarantee in life is change. It also showed me that I am evolving into new versions of myself all the time. It can be uncomfortable and painful, but so is birth. If you want to make way for the new, an old part has to die off.
Getting sober and finding a therapist were two of the best decisions I ever made. I began the journey of really looking in the mirror. At this point, I had done every job under the sun—waitress, cleaner, makeup artist, hair stylist, TV extra, model… the list goes on. Nannying was something I always came back to. It was where I truly felt my authentic, loving, nurturing self come through. From a young age, I had this incredible ability to connect with children. They were drawn to me like a magnet; this has just gotten stronger and stronger over the years.
I genuinely believe that if you work in any form of childcare, you are subconsciously or consciously attempting to heal your inner child. This might not be true for everyone, but it certainly was for me. Something profound happens when you choose another way of relating to a child than what was done to you.
I used to Nanny for a little girl named Sophia. One day after school, I hadn’t brought the attachment to her stroller to keep her toes warm. She had some really big emotions around it. My initial reaction was, “Wow, this is so over the top.” Then I caught myself in the moment and got curious. I asked, where did that reaction come from? I discovered those words were what was said to me when I was emotional as a little girl. I felt what little Alice needed back then, and I came to compassion. I quickly pivoted with Sophia and brought a deep level of compassion to the situation. I let her know that I wasn’t going anywhere, I was so sorry, and I understood what she was feeling and we would get through it together. I sat on the ground next to her. Within seconds of my revelation, she stopped crying, got up from the ground, and said, “Let’s go home.”
Not only did I meet Sophia where she was at in that moment so she felt seen, heard, and accepted, but I also met little Alice. It was an incredibly healing moment for both of us. I was Sophia’s safe space, and I was also little Alice’s safe space. When you choose compassion, acceptance and respect over anger, shame, or blame, you are rewiring your subconscious. Little did I know what I intuitively did back then is a scientifically backed method of healing.
From that moment on in 2021, I knew something unusual had happened to me, something that usually only happens when people have their own children. I also knew I’d one day be sharing my discoveries with others.
Shortly after, I created the term “The Conscious Nanny,” and it was as if something just clicked. I felt my personal growth journey merge with my career as a Nanny. To top it all off, my parents became legal guardians to my twin brother’s children overnight. At this point, I had been Nannying for around 10 years (including starting as an au pair at 18). A moment that will stay with me forever is when my mum came to me and said, “I want to do it differently, and I need your help.” This was after officially becoming legal guardians to her grandchildren, Maison, who was 8 months at the time, and Louie, just 19 months.
I was already aware that I was doing it differently from how I had been raised. I was “Conscious Nannying,” a term I created. Even though back in 2021 I didn’t have the terminology yet, my Nanny style was being profoundly acknowledged. Parents didn’t know what I was doing, but they saw the connection I had formed with their children, and that was enough.
In 2021, even though I had a huge desire to share my discoveries with others so more children could be “Nannied Consciously,” I had a massive amount of research to complete. This also meant a deeper dive into my own personal growth. Those two components are never complete; they continue to expand and evolve, and I am incredibly grateful for that. Something that isn’t talked about is the intrinsic link between personal development and caring for children. I am changing this.
So, how did I find my purpose? Through perseverance, intuition, and a deep desire to be a voice for the children. Because children who are raised consciously don’t spend years of their life trying to figure out who they are; they grow up connected to their authenticity, they know who they are, and they feel safe to feel.
When I was young, I didn’t have a voice. But now I do. And I am using it to the best of my ability to create change in the childcare industry and the world. Through my life experience, education and courage, The Conscious Nanny was born. If you have a Nanny then you already know her impact, The Conscious Nanny is how you show her she matters. I offer group programs and individual mentorship for Nannies to become ‘Certified Conscious’ and to experience Nanny Mastery.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
I am Alice Crystal Partridge the Founder of The Conscious Nanny. My work sits at the intersection of Childcare and Personal Development. Over the last 13 years as a professional Nanny, I’ve not only cared for children but studied what it truly takes to master the art of raising children who are connected to themselves and the world.
I offer online group programs as well as individual mentorship. This isn’t for everyone, it is for the HNW Families who care deeply about their children and want to invest in their Nannies further development. The Families who want a ‘Certified Conscious Nanny’.
The Conscious Nanny Process, a 12-week journey to become a ‘Certified Conscious Nanny’. The program distills over a decade of experience and research.
I truly believe that within every Nanny lies a ‘Conscious Nanny’ destined to be awakened. With the right environment—one that provides safety, support, and growth—this inner wisdom can unfold. It’s a deeply intuitive and personal journey, unique to each individual. Through The Conscious Nanny Process, I provide the tools and guidance needed for Nannies to access and embrace this transformative part of themselves. Nannies don’t just become better professionals—they become more deeply connected to themselves, the children they care for, and the world around them. I am very much looking forward to Conscious Nannies being the new normal.
What excites me most is that The Conscious Nanny isn’t just a program; it’s a peace movement. It’s about planting seeds for more peace on Earth. Children raised consciously—with respect, love, compassion, and acceptance—don’t spend years of their life trying to figure out who they are. They know who they are because they were raised in an environment that honoured their authenticity and gave them the gift of peace within themselves.
What’s special about this work is that it’s new. It’s bold. It’s ruffling feathers. And I’m okay with that. I firmly believe that as adults—whether we’re parents, Nannies, teachers, or even individuals with no direct connection to children—we all share a responsibility for the future of humanity and this planet. We must start with ourselves: healing our own lives and walking the path of self discovery. Only then can we hold space for the kind of generational healing that will ripple out to the children we nurture and beyond.
Right now, my focus is on working with families who want to empower their Nannies to create profound change in their homes. Mainly in California, New York and Scottsdale Arizona. I am also deepening my own personal development journey and practice as I continue my training in a specific style of Breathwork that is deeply enriched with the knowledge of the nervous system.
The next chapter for The Conscious Nanny is a book. The writing has begun and now I am calling in my ideal literary agent. My dream is for this information to be spread far and wide. Setting a new standard for caregiving and challenging the status quo in how we raise children and support families.
At its heart, my work is about connection—healing ourselves, building relationships rooted in trust, and creating environments where children can be who they came here to be. Supporting Nannies to know they matter and guiding families throughout their lives. Raising children is the greatest opportunity to expand our consciousness. If we choose.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
My Mum always use to say to me from when I was a little girl, ‘Everything is just leading you to the next thing’. It was usually in the context of work or finding the right place to live, but recently I realised how valuable that sentence has been for me. Because it is so true in everything we do! There isn’t a destination, the destination is the journey! Yes sounds cliche but really what are we even moving towards. Eventually we won’t be here. We can’t take anything with us once we’ve gone. Having that level of surrender and being able to bring that principle into my everyday life allows me to live more freely and be less attached to specific outcomes. I certainly have goals I am marching towards, although I am very aware my life is a co-creation with the God. There is only so much ‘I’ can do. It is very easy to know when you are on the right path and in alignment because it comes from intuition and is effortless.
Therapy changed my life. Breathwork deepened my capacity and continues to expand my life. I would not be who I am without the loving support and guidance of my therapist Maria and Breathwork Teacher Eleanor.
Whatever it is that we are marching towards we will come up against something I call, our ‘Personal Process’ or ‘Material’. This is where people often stop or get stuck. Whats make it our ‘Personal Process’ is its personal to us. The fact its coming up is proof you are on the track of expansion. Find a practice that helps you uncover the hidden messages within your ‘Material’ so you can be fuelled by it and keep going. Know who you are. Know yourself so deeply that when the waves come you can weather the storm. People don’t get to tell you who you are because you know deep within your soul!
How would you describe your ideal client?
My ideal client is a parent who resides in California, New York, Arizona or Texas.
They want to invest money into the further development of their Nanny and feel The Conscious Nanny is exactly the place for them to do this. They are deeply committed to their children’s well-being and development and believes in providing them with the absolute best care. They know their Nanny as more than just a caregiver—they value her as a pivotal part of the family dynamic and are dedicated to investing in their Nanny’s career and personal growth.
This parent understands that raising children consciously—through love, respect, and connection—requires a team effort, and they want their Nanny to be equipped with the tools and knowledge to create a nurturing, harmonious environment for their children. They are forward-thinking, value personal transformation, and are drawn to the idea of empowering their Nanny to unlock their fullest potential.
For this parent, The Conscious Nanny Process is so much more than just a program; it’s an investment in their family’s future and a step toward building a home where their children can thrive authentically, supported by a deeply connected and inspired Nanny.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.theconsciousnanny.com
- Instagram: @theconsciousnannyalice
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theconsciousnannycommunity
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