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Press Pause PodcastThe Importance of Family Ep#93In this heartfelt episode, we explore the vital role family plays in our overall well-being, identity, and personal growth. Whether it’s the family we’re born into or the one we choose, our closest connections shape how we navigate life’s challenges and celebrate its joys.We talk about how healthy family dynamics provide emotional support, a sense of belonging, and a strong foundation for self-worth. We also touch on how family can be both a mirror and a motivator, helping us grow, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.Expect gentle reflect...2025-07-2722 minPress Pause PodcastBeing open to receive Ep#92How is your ability to receive? Do you shake it off if someone gives you a compliment? Do you prefer just to be the giver? How is abundance flowing in and out of your life? Today we talk about what the power of receiving does to your life, and how it can have an effect on our self care if we choose to be closed off to receiving. I say choose because it is a choice and sometimes some of us can't see where our blind spots are, and we make excuses because we have ev...2025-07-2018 minPress Pause PodcastBreathwork Interview with Tara Goddard Ep#91On todays episode we are talking all about Breathwork and are super excited to have Tara Goddard Founder of Esoteric Medicine Pathways with us to help understand the power of Breathwork.Tara is a sacred ceremonialist, a creator of sacred experiences empowering others to return back to their native medicine within.Tara is a certified Breathwork Practitioner using the BreathWav. She is trained to attune to group magnetic fields and intuitively craft ceremonial spaces that honour the energy of the moment. Her work blends ancient esoteric wisdom with modern healing modalities, guiding individuals on transformational...2025-07-1537 minPress Pause PodcastSelf Care Check In Ep#90Today we are doing a self care check in!We ask questions and as you answer them we also answer them ourselves. It's not the first time we've done this and we find it very beneficial. Mainly because we answer the questions with you. We enjoy being transparent and sharing our own self care journeys with you to remind you we are the same and have our own challanges and triumphs. Hopefully with us being honest with ourselves, it encourages you to do the same. For this is when we see the greatest sh...2025-07-0624 minPress Pause PodcastEnduring Tough Times Ep#89Sometimes we really can't predict how life is going to unfold and how that can impact our routines and ability to maintain self care.How do you respond to the curve balls and tough times that can catch us by surprise? This is when all the self care practices that we have maintained come together in one moment to support who we are going to be when things simply do not go our way.Join us today as we discuss the journey of self care when the tides turn. If you would like m...2025-06-2918 minPress Pause PodcastSelf Image Ep#88In this powerful episode, we dive into the often overlooked foundation of true self-care - your self image.How do you really see yourself? What story are you still telling yourself about who you are? And how is that image shaping the way you show up every day?We explore, the connection between self-image and the choices we make, where our self-image is formed and how it gets distorted, and some ways to rewrite the way you see yourself.You deserve to look in the mirror, literally and figuratively, and recognise a person...2025-06-1515 minPress Pause PodcastYour Super Power Epi #87In today's episdoe, we explore what truly means to find your superpower - not the one the world told you to have, but the one that's always been inside you.Whether you're rebuilding after a life change, feeling disconnected from who you are or simply ready to own your worth in a deeper way, this conversation is for you.We talk about how to recognise your superpower, where you can discover things about yourself by inquirying into different times in your life, what others say about you and what you naturally love to do. These...2025-06-1216 minPress Pause PodcastNavigating Daily Self-Care with Gemma Hartnell Epi #86Today's episode is all about keeping it real and connecting to people just like yourself out there doing life and navigating all the ups and downs, shifting in and out of different roles in your life and still working towards putting yourself first and embracing daily self-care.Today we have the pleasure of chatting with Gemma Hartnell. Gemma is some one who is like you, on a self-care journey and facing daily challenges when navigating all the different roles she has, as a mum, a partner, a part-time office administrator, and cleaner for new home builds.2025-06-0335 minPress Pause PodcastBoosting your Immunity Ep#85No matter the season, knowing what works best for your body to boost and strengthen your immunity can make all the difference.Today we talk about all the things you can have in your immunity first aid kit, as well as what we also do personally. This includes how you can use your thoughts, words and over all mindset to combat early stages and signs of low immunity. We take a holistic approach in what it means to keep your immunity strong while highlighting the importance or exercise, detoxing and understanding what works best for y...2025-05-2623 minPress Pause PodcastDoing something that scares you Ep# 84How often do you get scared about something and instead of letting fear decide who you get to be, you seize the moment and over come the illusion of fear.There are many benefits that we receive when we create a practice of over coming the fears we face in everyday life. As Martin Luther King so brilliantly spoke, “It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.”We are naturally drawn to things that brighten our light and because shinning our light can be scary we don’t realise sometimes how important it is...2025-05-1923 minPress Pause PodcastFamily Constellations with Frida Kabo Ep#83Have you heard of Family Constellations? What is it all about?Todays guest speaker is Frida Kabo.Frida is a business coach and flow facilitator for healers and intuitive business owners. With a masters in Business Administration and a background in online business, coaching, and energy work she supports them in creating a businesses that works for them with more flow, abundance and impact.Family Constellations is a way to help free yourself from the repetitive patterns, behaviours and emotions that are limiting your life in some way that you have unconsciously taken...2025-05-1232 minPress Pause Podcast5 Questions if you are feeling stuck Ep #82Today we felt like doing something different.We wanted to ask you some questions and actually get you to write down your answers and to see what comes up for you. In all areas of feeling stuck. Those times when you feel like you are in a rut, the same results keep happening, or maybe you have lost inspiration around your goals.We are also going to participate and answer the same questions and share our answers with you.We are all on a self care journey no matter how much knowledge you...2025-05-0524 minPress Pause PodcastCommunication Ep#81One of the most important things to consider when we are talking about self care is your ability to communicate. How serious do you take the way you communicate with others around you including yourself?Have you come across situations that haven't worked out in your favour and thought, maybe I sounded different to how I heard myself? How we communicate determines so many of our results, understandings, mis understandings, and can make all the difference when you are trying to look after yourself in new ways. Communicating to the people around you is so v...2025-04-2820 minPress Pause PodcastInvesting in Yourself Ep#80Self Care is all about investing into you. This takes so many forms and has so many benefits. Whether you do this in your health by eating what nourishes your body, or investing some money into educating yourself, or as simple as listening to a podcast to gain more insight and awareness, the options are endless. How have you invested into yourself this month, this week, and today?It makes life more fulfilling and enables us to be the best versions of ourselves. As we always like to highlight, keep it simple and ma...2025-04-2016 minPress Pause PodcastBeing aware of EMF Ep#79Today we felt it was important to speak on the awareness of EMF, known as Electric Magnetic Fields.Electric and magnetic fields are invisible lines of force present in the natural environment and wherever electricity flows. They are produced by voltage or electric charge. The higher the voltage, the greater the electric field.A lamp cord that is plugged in produces an electric field even if the lamp is not on.The electromagnetic spectrum covers a wide range of frequencies. Electrical current associated with power lines and household appliances is characterised by extremely...2025-04-1323 minPress Pause PodcastBeing your Authentic Self Ep#78What would the world look like if you were able to show up as the most authentic version of you? What does the process look like for to be able to drown out expectation, influence and insecurity, and tune into your true intuitive sense of self and present that to the world in any situation, environment or circumstance?This is definitely not an easy task and can take a lifetime to grasp depending on what you have experienced growing up, what support you may or may not have had, and the level of growth and personal development...2025-04-0618 minPress Pause PodcastHomeopathy with Alice Kleinsman Ep#77Have you ever wondered what Homeopathy is all about? Maybe you have tried it but not totally understanding how it works, is it 100% safe and what it can be used for.Today we have a new guest speaker Alice Kleinsman who chats to us all about Homeopathy and her journey as a practitioner.Alice completed a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry, maths, and psychology before she trained as a teacher. She has taught in many different places in the world, and values how the different perspectives each culture she has been a part of contribute...2025-03-3042 minPress Pause PodcastBeing the Mirror Ep#76What is the world around you telling you?Do you think you are sepaerate from situations or circumstance? Do you feel you, your thoughts, vibration and actions have a part to play in the outcomes all around you?Today we talk around the powerful subject of seeing the world as we are. The world being a reflection of us and how to use the reflection as a way to reflect back, the most important life lessons or opportunities our experiences are trying to teach us.Join us as we explore the idea of...2025-03-2320 minPress Pause PodcastWays to support forgetfulness Ep# 75Do you consider yourself to be forgetful? Is this something that you feel is an area that you would like to have some useful tools to have on hand to remember all the little (or big) things that this busy life seems to demand?On today's episode we discuss the common trait of forgetfulness. It may be when you are starting a new self-care practice and then somehow get to the end of the day you realise that you have forgetten to do what you said you would, or remembering all the parts of the moving wheel...2025-03-1321 minPress Pause PodcastAge Ep# 74What is your relationship with age?In today's episode we visit the mindset and perspective that we tend to have with age, and we challenge you to ask yourself, does your age hold you back? Do you feel old before you've even reached half your life span? Do you limit yourself just because other people in your age bracket may not do something you have a true passion for?We can easily let age define us and also create unhealthy expectations around who we should be or what we should have achieved by a certain...2025-03-0919 minPress Pause PodcastInterview With Tarryn Thompson on HEMP Ep #73What is Hemp? How does it work? and Why does it have so many incredible benefits when taken properly?In today's episode we are privileged to speak with the amazing Tarryn Thompson about all things Hemp.She has a wealth of knowledge as a Health Coach and has been in the wellness industry for over two decades. She started an incredible company called Kure, incorporating Hemp and one oil which does it all and is supporting many people with a variety of health conditions.Join us as we dive deep into the world...2025-03-0244 minPress Pause PodcastMindset around Injuries and Illness Ep#72In today's episode we talk about the challenges around ongoing health coditions and injuries. It can be really hard when you can't get answers or find a way forward that can effect mindset and overall ability to cope.We discuss then importance of finding ways to support yourself to help your body on the healing journey. We believe there is always a way forward and having the support networks and self-care practices in place are essential for your ability to heal and regain some balance within.The journey isn't always a quick fix, it may...2025-02-2324 minPress Pause PodcastSelf Doubt EP#71In todays episode we dive right into Self Doubt. The ways in which we doubt our divine power, instincts or abilities, and we break down how can use self doubt to actually benefit your journey. Self doubt is something that can be very challenging, over whelming and can really slow us down and sometimes come in between us achieving our greatest potential. So today we want to inspire you, to expect doubt and dance with it to really see it as a tool. When it starts to pop up you can be the one in co...2025-02-1619 minPress Pause PodcastHolistic approach to Skin Care with Kohei Iguchi Ep #70Today we have another guest speaker and it's a conversation you won't want to miss. So pull up a chair as this conversation has a lot of self-care information.Kohei iguchi is a qualified Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and a natural skin health expert.With 10 years of clinical practice he loves spreading the word about holistic health and finds joy educating people about natural alternatives, helping clients along their individual wellness path. Kohei recently rebranded with his main focus now on skin health and assisting clients to have more understanding and get relief from what can...2025-02-0946 minPress Pause PodcastChoices around Detoxing Ep #69In today's episode we are delving abit deeper into the importance of detoxing and looking at the different choices we have to help reduce the toxic load on the body.With today's busy lives it is easy to miss how some of your choices can be effecting your health, how your enviroment, food, household cleaners can be building up and impacting how you feel so embracing options around detoxing can be more important than you realise.With so many options it can be overwhelming so we wanted to break it down so that you can...2025-02-0221 minPress Pause PodcastSugar Ep# 68Today we talk about all things involving sugar, the affects it has on the body, and why it's so important to be aware of how the food companies so cleverly hide sugar.Our body needs sugar to survive, but it's the quality over the quantity that's important, and educating yourself so you can identify it when you see it.List of Sugar names: https://sugarscience.ucsf.edu/hidden-in-plain-sight/We have grown up seeing sugar as a treat and a prize to be won as children. It's time to reprogram how we see sugar and...2025-01-2622 minPress Pause PodcastSelf Support Ep# 67In today's episode we wanted to explore and discuss the importance of self support. Why this is so important when it comes to your health and self-care.Building your self-worth and understanding how you can best support yourself in times of need is an important tool to build to help you maintain some form of self-care in your life.How are you looking after yourself? How are you dealing with the challenges that show up and not let that take a toll on your health? Not allowing life to define who you are but having...2025-01-1919 minPress Pause PodcastBuilding your vision EP#66In todays episode we discuss how you see your world, your future and are you playing a role in the creation process or simply just letting life happen to you.?It doesn't take much to drive the steering wheel of your own life and have you truest desires for work, love, health and happiness. We share some tools you can use to work more with visualisation and explain how extraordinary having a vision can be.Don't underestimate the power of vision. It can be done anywhere, anytime, is absolutely free, and one of the most...2025-01-1218 min
Babes Talking Business107: Real talk about the taboo topic of childcare as ambitious women with Katrina Stark, Lauren Kerr and Chani ThompsonThis week we got to have a conversation that is close to our hearts both as mothers and women in business, with our dear friend Katrina Stark. Katrina has been a woman in our lives that we have not only been inspired by in business but parenthood, and have constantly turned to for advice, guidance and mentoring on parenting and child care options. So we wanted to open up the conversation to other ambitious women who may also want to have the chat around child care options, and get an insight into other women’s worlds who ha...2024-12-2247 minPress Pause PodcastMenopause Interview with Aimee Perret Ep#65Today we are super excited to have another guest speaker with us.Aimee Perret is a certified health, menopause and triathlon coach as well as a certified mediator. Aimee joins us today to talk all about menopause and the behind the scenes things that women of all ages need to know. She is very passionate about educating women to understand all stages of menopause, why it isn't something to be afraid of and how women can start to prepare their bodies for the different stages.Aimee has a wealth knowledge and has an i...2024-12-1551 minPress Pause PodcastQ&A How to pace through the end of year and manage responsibilities Ep #64In this episode we discuss the importance of pace and maintaining responsibilities.You don't have to get it all right all the time! If we are able to shake off the small things and take those tiny moments to yourself seriously, it's amazing how that makes us feel. We can get it all done and it doesn't have to include high stress levels just to get through it all.Create a new mindset this month and redefine what the end of the year can truly be for you. We can pace ourselves when we are g...2024-12-0820 minPress Pause PodcastBreaking Routine and Being Ok with Change EP# 63It's very easy to get stuck in a rut or in the same old routine and it feel like there's something missing.There is so much magic when we move something to a different time that it usually happens, taking a different way to work or surrendering to the change that is itching or knocking on your door.Today we want to congratulate routine if it is present in your life and also encourage the balance that is available when we simply do something different, and how present we become when we step out of what...2024-12-0116 minPress Pause PodcastMovement Interview with Teresa Dixon Ep# 62Today we have another guest speaker on the Press Pause Podcast.Teresa Dixon from Intrinsic Performance, is a leader in her field on movement and has the philosphy of 'don't wait to you break'. She shares with us a wealth of knowledge on why it is important to be connected to your body and understand how you are moving so that you reduce injury, feel stronger and move with ease.Her background is unique to her expertise and offers a wide range of services to help people get started, understand how they are moving, areas...2024-11-2629 minPress Pause PodcastQ&A Creating Self Care Habits and Saying No Ep# 61Welcome to our first Q&A session!We have asked and welcomed any questions from our listeners to help answer specific concerns or struggles that you would like us to talk about. We answer two huge questions in this podcast, breaking down how to create consistent self care habits amongst a bust lifestyle and also how to say No. These two are interlinked with each other.Join us as we share the power of saying YES to yourself and how that enables self care habits to flourish consistently. If you would like mo...2024-11-1723 minPress Pause PodcastProcrastination Ep# 60Todays topic is an area that many people struggle with and something that we may wonder why we do it and how we can do less of it.Procrastination is the act of delaying or putting off a task that needs to be done, often for something less important or more enjoyable. It's a common behaviour that everyone does from time to time, but it can become a problem when it negatively affects your well-being.We discuss ways to overcome the amount of time you may be procrastinating, help recognise when you are procrastinating and...2024-11-1020 minPress Pause PodcastNatural Body Building Ep# 59 Interview with Billie PaeaToday we had the absolute privilege of Interviewing Billie Paea on the topic of Natural Body Building.Resistance training and building muscle plays a vital role in our health and longevity. If we maintain muscle as we age, we age a lot better and are less likely to face a lot of typical issues that many encounter. However you choose to do it big or small, don't box yourself in to Cardio or fitness, find ways to continue to build muscle, or at least maintain muscle to attain true longevity and get the best out of y...2024-11-0338 minPress Pause PodcastSpring Cleaning Ep #58Most people have heard of the term 'Spring Clean'.No matter what season of the year it is, having a spring clean can really allow some space and clarity for your self-care.Today we chat about the importance of decluttering your life both internally and externally and highlight all the wonderful benefits this can have.Often life gets busy and we accumulate 'stuff' around us which holds different energies, good and bad and don't realise how they can be impacting your day to day practices.From simply things like cleaning out a cupboard...2024-10-2722 minPress Pause PodcastNatural Beauty Ep#57Today we discuss the power and versatility of natural beauty products. What do we mean by natural beauty? Beauty products designed by nature and derive from a natural source. Once you begin to explore the variety of products available to all of us that nature has provided you will be amazed and how much you can get out of one plant, oil or powder depending what it is, while cutting your costs down.Not to mention lowering your toxic load in the mean time. If you would like more support in this area you...2024-10-2023 minPress Pause PodcastMagnesium Ep# 56Today we discuss the hot topic of Magnesium. It is slowly becoming more and more common that it is a vital mineral we simply can not live without. Magnesium can support your mood, blood sugar regulation, cravings, enhance athletic performance, help lower depression, sleep, and cramps just to name a few.There are a variety of ways you can supplement Magnesium and there are also many types of Magnesium so do pay attention to what type of magnesium you are purchasing.We also get into the foods that have magnesium like green leafy v...2024-10-1318 minPress Pause PodcastWinter Blues Ep# 55There's many ways our bodies cope during seasons. Especially is the colder ones, it can make things feel like your pushing up hill a bit, and you're not quite sure why?Perhaps is a small case of what many call the "winter blues" and it's a matter of finding what's going to connect you back to feeling yourself again.Maybe it's a lack of connection with nature or our water intake, regardless it's ok to pause, enquire, and bring the life back into your winter to keep you going till the joy of Spring arrives. 2024-10-0619 minPress Pause PodcastInvesting in yourself Ep# 54One of the best decisions you'll ever make is investing into you.Investing through learning, working consistently on something or simply paying attention to weaker areas in your life that you would love to see improved for your over all well being and happiness.This can be done on your own, with a mentor, or someone who can just be accountable for you to remind you when you are doing really well, since we tend to be our worst critics. Taking the journey with someone who has achieved what you really want, in person or online...2024-09-3015 minPress Pause PodcastBeing your word Ep#53Today we discuss the value and importance of being true to your word and how we ever so slightly change the truth and the impact that may have on our lives and authenticity. In some way we all do this for many different reasons and can root from past experiences that lead to people pleasing, fear of failure and how we want to be seen by others. We encourage you today to be true to you and challenge yourself to have the awareness around this topic and ask yourself why, and explore what comes up.2024-09-2219 minPress Pause PodcastSelf Worth Ep#52Today we talk about the power of Self Worth and how that bleeds into almost every single area of our lives and especially our self care.What are some beliefs or stories that you still identify with that don't allow your self worth to grow? How can we connect to our authenticity genuinely while creating a strong foundation of self trust, which then creates a strong sense of discernment and self worth. Self care can be multi dimensional so take time to sit, reflect and listen to how you are treating yourself internally, and how y...2024-09-1517 minPress Pause PodcastHealing Therapies Ep#51This is a great topic in regards to self-care because healing therapies can bring so much balance to your practices.Today we want to tune in to the power of touch and all things healing. There are so many amazing therpaies out there and many people may not realise how great it can help your wellness by adding these into your day, week or month.Have you ever noticed how when someone is sad or not well we are drawn to give them a hug or put our hand on their shoulder? Even to people...2024-09-0817 minPress Pause PodcastCelebrating Ep#50Welcome Back! Today is all about Celebrating, and we chose this because we literally are celebrating our 50th episode here at the Press Pause Podcast.We could easily carry on and perhaps wait for our 100th episode but why? when we can celebrate right NOW.This is our message and as simple as it sounds it can be the difference weather you succeed or give up. How do you celebrate along the way?It can be as little as a high five, or as big as buying yourself a trip away somewhere you've always wanted...2024-09-0115 minPress Pause PodcastSupport Networks Ep #49Todays topic is something we feel is one of the most important things when it comes to creating long-term self-care for yourself.Getting support. Creating a network of people around you that can help you to succeed when you sometimes can;t always count on yourself.We dicuss why this is so important, the benefits it has beyond what you can achieve yourself and the power of having ongoing support in different ares of you life.Katrina also has a great opportunity starting on September 1st-7th 2024 for listeners. She is o...2024-08-2720 minPress Pause PodcastGoal Setting Ep#48Have you ever felt like you're in a boat going down stream with no awes to steer yourself in a specific direction?Direction can be determined by you and you can truly have what you want if you organise yourself, get clear with your intentions and write out short and long term gaols to help track your progress. Today we discuss why we set goals, how to set them, and how even the smallest goals can have a tremendous impact on your future. Getting clear in your mind about what you want is really im...2024-08-1817 minPress Pause PodcastTuning In Ep #47Today we explore the power of tuning in. What does tuning in mean? Have you ever had a gut feeling or intuition play out where it came true? This is one level of what we discuss today.When we give ourselves the time to listen and 'tune in ' to what it is we need, what is going on around us and how this can benefit us on our self-care journey it is a simple effective way to align ourselves with our future vision. It is like a frequency that we can buid and develop and use...2024-08-1118 minPress Pause PodcastHealing Powers of Nature Ep#46We all know nature is the world greatest teacher, healer and provides everything we needs to survive, yet somehow we can forget to integrate with nature everyday and take advantage of these free healing benefits.In today's episode we share how simple and free nature can be and the magnitude of health benefits.We explain ways you can get nature in to your self care lifestyle even if you only have minutes to spare.You will know what part of nature you are drawn to or what you need, nature definitely has a way...2024-08-0419 minPress Pause PodcastStretching Ep#45Do you stretch your body? Do you stretch before a workout? After a workout? or perhaps first thing in the morning? or perhaps never?Why do people stretch? In today's episode we want to unravel the reason why stretching has such significant benefit short and long term, as well as how to get your journey started.Stretching plays a huge role in in many factors of self care, starting with stress management, blood circulation, aches and pains and can determine how you feel in your later years of life. Join us as we di...2024-07-2821 minPress Pause PodcastDetoxification Ep#44 Interview with Scott CollinsWelcome our first guest speaker to the Press Pause Podcast, Naturopath, Director and Founder of Grasses of Life Mr Scott Collins.Scott has been a Naturopath for 17+ years and developed grasses of life super foods over the last 10years . Grasses of Life has since become a leader in functional foods, specialising in detox foods.In this episode we discuss all things Detoxification. Our bodies are detoxifying 24/7, how can we support our body's natural process and decrease it's toxic burden? We can simply begin with self awareness surrounding our environment, source of food, and how it’s a...2024-07-2133 minPress Pause PodcastBeliefs Ep #43In this episode we discuss how beliefs play a role in our health and wellbeing. Whether it's things we believe about ourselves, the world around us and how you can use this incredible power to your advantage.Beliefs are the root cause of so many of our manifestations, results and patterns that show up in all areas of our lives. Are they serving you? Are you really getting the results and growth that you desire? Perhaps today you take a deep look within and feel into your own beliefs, and use the self care tools that wo...2024-07-0715 minPress Pause PodcastEnergy Ep #42On todays episode we talk about energy. It is a fun topic to explore because we are all energy and it can be both negative and positive on your life, health & welllness.We chat about what energy is, how we can tune into it and different ways we can shift our energy to have it be a powerful part of self-care.What we can surround ourselves with, ways to release or cut energy that no longer serves you and help you to inquire into your energy field, learn ways to protect yourself and why this is...2024-06-3023 minPress Pause PodcastMeditation Ep #41Have you ever meditated, wanted to meditate or wondered where to start around the topic of meditation?Today we discuss the variety of ways you can engage with meditation, why we do it and what is the ultimate goal around what it means to meditate. We like to help you find your way of doing things at the press pause podcast and what suits your self care journey. Mediation can be just as unique and personal as what you eat for breakfast or how you choose to exercise and when. Join us as we ch...2024-06-2317 minPress Pause PodcastComparing with others Ep#40Today we chat about a topic that many of us do daily and it really impacts our self-care on many levels. Comparing ourselves to others and making it mean something more than we should. We are all individual and how we look after ourselves is completely different so when we start to compare ourselves to others it can really bring up alot of background stuff that changes how we act, what we do and how we think not only about ourselves but our lives.It can have a positive vibe to help motivate us at times but to...2024-06-1618 minPress Pause PodcastHome Healing Ep#39Can you possibly be your own healer from home? Absolutely!Today we give you simple secrets from our own cupboards and self care tool kits to get you thinking outside the box and becoming your own at home Doc.A lot of us put our trust, dependancy and aid in others and there is nothing wrong with this, what we want to emphasize is the amount of power you have in your own hands, backyard and kitchen that can truly help you overcome many minor issues before they get beyond your control.Press play...2024-06-0820 minPress Pause PodcastSelf Care Travel Ep#38How do you maintain self care while travelling?In this episode we discuss all things Self Care while traveling. How we look after ourselves, what we can pack in our tool kit, and how we can accept that our self care and day to day habits may change and that's ok.Travel can be very stressful but it doesn't have to be. Join us as we share our tips, tricks and secrets to get you on your journey with joy and a little more comfort. Activated Silica (as mentioned): https://www.grassesoflife.co.nz...2024-06-0217 minPress Pause PodcastStress Ep#37How do you manage stress?Stress is a natural and very normal process in the body, not to mention a little bit of stress is actually good for us!So how can we be more aware when we have too much stress in our life creating much more damage than we realise long term. It can be something we can become numb to and very easily feel quite normal while being hard to discern because it could be happening every single day. We are here to share with you that this doesn't have to...2024-05-2619 minPress Pause PodcastPower of Acceptance Ep#36Join us today as we chat about the power of acceptance.How we relate to situations in life and how we accept the things that happen or are happening around us is an important part of self-care and self-love. Some things are out of our control and learning the power of accepting what is and not allowing it to have a strong hold over us allows more ease to show in our system and in our life.Seeing circumstances for what they are and not allowing it to become bigger than us plays a big...2024-05-1916 minPress Pause PodcastGrowth Mindset Ep# 35How do you approach situations, circumstances or outcomes? Do you have a fixed mindset or a growth mindset?In this episode we break down the difference between what a growth and fixed mindset is, and how we can get the most out of being able to learn and grow when we feel stuck or perhaps things aren't going our way, as opposed to letting it determine what we are capable of.Applying a growth mindset can make all the difference when we have big dreams, goals, and or even little ideas on our journey towards...2024-05-1218 minPress Pause PodcastEarth Seasons Ep#34Today is a carry on from last weeks conversation on seasons with a slight shift in focus. Today we look at the change in the Earth Seasons, Summer, Winter, Autumn and Spring and how the different times of the year can play a big role in how we look after ourselves.Different seasons allow us to adapt and change to the enviroment and we talk about some ways to shift your focus from one season to another while learning more about your body and what it needs.Knowing it is ok to change what y...2024-05-0520 minPress Pause PodcastLife Seasons Ep #33In this episode we discuss the seasons of life and how our self care is affected by what might may be happening around and or within us. We are always in a season, the important thing to remember is to be aware of it so you can make the most of it and use it to your advantage.It's important to not over think this and compare yourself to others, but tune in to your body and timeline in order for you to honour it as an opportunity for growth.There are so many s...2024-04-2817 minPress Pause PodcastSenses Ep #32Our senses are super powerful and a great way to connect to your inner self through touch, smell, sound, taste and sight.Today we talk all about how you can use all the senses to support your self-care and find ways to bring more awareness to what works best for you. There are so many ways to connect to our senses that help us to relax and let go, unwind and recharge and it costs nothing at all.From walking in the forest, feeling the sand on the beach under your feet, lighting a candle...2024-04-2118 minPress Pause PodcastDelegating Ep #31Are you someone that feels like life is so busy that you aren't taking the time for yourself? There just doesn't seem emough hours in the day? Today we chat about ways you can gain some time back for you by starting to delgate some of your work load and responsibilities or recognising where you are taking to much on for yourself.These simple little inquiries into your current way of being, helps you to recognise areas that you may be over doing it and help you see where you can learn to offload some of...2024-04-1416 minPress Pause PodcastFinding Stillness #Ep 30How do you find the stillness within? Why is it important to be still?Is this something you find difficult or natural?In this episode we discuss all above and more. In the stillness we find our most authentic selves while nurturing the nervous system and supporting many needs of the body, mind and soul in different ways. We encourage you to not underestimate the power of being still and share how we manage to access this space while offering exercises to help you maintain this on a daily basis. If you would li...2024-04-0718 minPress Pause PodcastOvercoming Challenges Ep #29Everyday challenges can play a big part in holding us back from looking after ourselves in a way that really serves us.Today we chat about the importance of recognising these challenges and being present to what impact they are having on our self-care practices. It is then we can prioritise what needs to be done and learn ways to recognise challenges when they pop up. It may be from the shiny distractions that pull us away from doing what we know we should be doing to help look after ourselves or life challenges that pop up a...2024-03-3118 minPress Pause PodcastMaintaining Focus Ep #28In this Episode we discuss why it's so important to stay focussed and the simple ways to make this an easier task than what it can be at times.In todays world there is so much trying to grab our attention, it can be difficult not to be pulled in multiple directions that don't actually serve your goals or your point of focus for the day/week.Here we share how we personally manage our time and attention to be able to stay focussed, and the difference between positive distractions and destructive ones....2024-03-2418 minPress Pause PodcastBoundaries Part 2 Ep #27In this Episode we go even deeper within the topic of Boundaries.What do they look like emotionally, mentally, physically and also the difference between setting personal boundaries and boundaries with other people.This does not have to be complicated, you can make this a simple process and depending on your situation, it can be voice or not voiced at all. As long as you know and are aware of how to best apply it.We want you to most importantly understand that the boundaries you set are the ultimate keys to creating quality...2024-03-1721 minPress Pause PodcastBoundaries Part 1 Ep #26What are Boundaries? How do we set them, and why are they important?Self Care is about balance and to achieve balance it's important to know (or at least have an understanding) how much of ourselves we give towards particular environments, people, careers, seasons, mentally, physically, and spiritually. Put simply, how you spend your time. How to manage your cup.In this episode we discuss how a boundary works, what they look like and how they shape the foundations of our lives. If you're not entirely sure of your boundaries, take a look around, you...2024-03-1021 minPress Pause PodcastMorning Routine Ep #25Have you ever felt like there's not enough time in the day?Perhaps you feel like your chasing your tail some weeks, or you simply just don't have the time you need to maintain your ideal self care practices. This does not need to be your lifestyle any longer. Today we have a chat about the power of a morning routine and how you can turn 5min into a miracle moment for yourself first before you pour your cup into anything else. We want to encourage you to find the quiet moments, before you...2024-03-0319 minPress Pause PodcastInspiration Ep #24Do you actively, consciously, and deliberately check in on how much inspiration fulfills your life? When was the last time you truly felt inspired? Why is it important to create environments that birth inspiration? Inspiration can be the fuel for so many incredible achievements and goals.Without inspiration how can we truly have long-lasting motivation and results for ourselves? The reason why having a "Why" behind your goals or aspirations is because the root of the bigger picture is within that why, what matters most.We encourage you to allow yourself to feel i...2024-02-2515 minPress Pause PodcastFats and Fibre Ep #23In today's episode, we continue our explanation of the macronutrients fats & also discuss fibre to help you have a basic understanding of the importance these have for our health and wellness.With a deeper understanding you hold the key to making key choices within your way of eating that will help to include more 'good' fats and reduce 'bad' fats. We discuss the four main types of fat which are saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and trans fats. what foods are high in Omega 3 and 6, why we need to include a variety in our diets, and encourage yo...2024-02-1818 minPress Pause PodcastProtein Ep #22Understand more about Protein, why it's important and what foods can help you get your daily requirements. Protein has an incredible role in our body, and has a lot to do with many functions biologically. Consuming protein each day is a game changer for the development of muscles, bones, cells, and more. What does having clean and nourishing protein look like for you? Decide for yourself as we dive into all things Protein. You can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms. Feel free to get in touch, share...2024-02-1118 minPress Pause PodcastGoals Ep #21Today's topic is important to tune into for long-term health and wellness results.We chat all about goals and the importance of having them. By getting clear on what you want in regards to your health and self-care you can then put a plan into place to help take some consistent action which is what is going to help get your desired results.Keeping it simple and doable, we discuss ways that we use and have found helpful and encourage you to take some time to get clear on your goals, think about areas that y...2024-02-0420 minPress Pause PodcastCarbohydrates Ep #20In this episode we explain the importance of Carbohydrates and how they operate biochemically inside the body.Carbohydrates are extremely important for us and come in many forms. However like most things they can be beneficial or disruptive to our body depending on which carbohydrates we choose. Learn with us and we discuss how to choose the best carbs for you and your family to create sustained energy, healthy blood pressure and less un natural weight gain to become your own healer at home.Glycemic Index (GI) Chart: https://glycemic-index.net/glycemic-index-chart/(A...2024-01-2821 minPress Pause PodcastGrowing your own food Ep #19You don't have to be a green thumb to grow your vegetables and herbs. Today we chat about how easy it can be to grow your produce at home and all the benefits this brings. Knowing how your vegetables are grown and what goes on them is one way you can ensure what your eat to clean and not full of sprays and toxins.It can be as easy as starting with herbs on your window sill to having a purpose-built garden that you can grow a wide range of produce from. We believe something is...2024-01-2118 minPress Pause PodcastOrganic Eating Ep #18Today we dive in to eating organic.Why eat organic? Is it too expensive? What does organic mean?Pour a cuppa and join us as explain all the reasons why eating organic has a huge effect not only on your day to day health, but even more importantly your longevity.We also share some tricks to help debunk the myth that you need to spend a lot of money to afford eating organic, this simply is not true.We encourage you to start small while being aware of the deceptive marketing that can...2024-01-1422 minPress Pause PodcastTaking time out Ep#17In this Episode we discuss the importance of Taking time out.It really is the foundation to our self care and maintaining a healthy relationship with ourselves. If we don't take time out, time away, and time for ourselves how are we able to have self care active in our daily lives consistently enough to make a difference. Taking time out recharges our mind and soul and goes back to the importance of balance and what the pillars of self care are all about. Without it, it can be detrimental to our health and...2024-01-0719 minPress Pause PodcastCooking Ep#16In todays episode we talk about the practice of Cooking.Food is something that brings people together and has been our main source of medicine for centuries. How can we truly take control and responsibility of our health if we don't know what is actually in our food? If we can take a small bit of time out of our day to plan and be one step ahead, even in the smallest ways, cooking can transform you and your families health and well being physically, mentally and spiritually. When we cook we learn, we sa...2023-12-1716 minPress Pause PodcastNutrients Ep #15Today's topic is all about nutrients and the importance of them for our health.We discuss what nutrients are and break them down into easy-to-understand ways that will help you learn more about their importance and how you can start to eat a more balanced diet through how you combine your food.From macronutrients, micronutrients, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals we go through each giving a brief understanding of why these are important to know for your health.The more we understand ourselves the more power we have to look after ourselves 2023-12-1022 minPress Pause PodcastJoy Ep #14Come and join us for a short but fun episode all around looking at the lighter side of life and all that it brings.There is so much serious stuff going on around us so today we wanted to share the gift and reminder to look for the joy in your world.When we can laugh at ourselves, smile at the little things, and find all the things that bring us joy it is a simple but effective self-care tool to reduce stress and worry.So pull up a chair and get ready...2023-12-0311 minPress Pause PodcastMovement Ep #13Today we discuss the great topic of Movement and Exercise. We like using the word movement over exercise as this is what is more important, rather than trying to chase or keep up with our generalised idea of mainstream exercise. We share how exercise is a primary food which means it has a direct impact on our health more than food itself. It has the power to not only transform your physical state but also your mental and emotional state of being. We encourage you to get creative, have fun and nurture this area of yo...2023-11-2620 minPress Pause PodcastSleep Ep #12Today's chat is a super important conversation around sleep. The quality of your sleep and how much you get is a crucial part of self-care and good health.As we chat, we hope you start to have a closer awareness of your sleep patterns and pinpoint areas that may be affecting the quality of your sleep. With simple suggestions to incorporate into your evening routine that may help set you up for a restful night's sleep. We talk about different reasons that can affect good sleep, how and why it can change the way our body unw...2023-11-1925 minPress Pause PodcastGrounding Ep #11In todays Episode we discuss the power and science of Grounding, also known as Earthing. How it works and why it is such a holistic health game changer.Grounding is a true science and once understood properly you will be running out the door to plant your feet on the grass, get to your nearest beach or forest, and collaborate with mother nature to get back into tune with yourself, your flow and your bodies optimal state. Tune in with us as we share our own personal experiences with grounding, and the impact it can h...2023-11-1218 minPress Pause PodcastBreathing Ep #10In this episode we talk about the incredible practice of breath work and the awareness of breathing. This tool is not to be underestimated. The power of the breath is connected to so many areas of our health and well-being, and can literally put the body into a state of healing when used consciously. We discuss different types of breath work, the benefits of mindful breathing, being conscious of your breath, and take you through a little exercise with us at the end. Even if you only walk away with the awareness of how you...2023-11-0821 minPress Pause PodcastBreathingIn this episode we talk about the incredible practice of breath work and the awareness of breathing.This tool is not to be underestimated. The power of the breath is connected to so many areas of our health and well-being, and can literally put the body into a state of healing when used consciously.We discuss different types of breath work, the benefits of mindful breathing, being conscious of your breath, and take you through a little exercise with us at the end. Even if you only walk away with the awareness of h...2023-11-0821 minPress Pause PodcastBreathingIn this episode we talk about the incredible practice of breath work and the awareness of breathing.This tool is not to be underestimated. The power of the breath is connected to so many areas of our health and well-being, and can literally put the body into a state of healing when used consciously.We discuss different types of breath work, the benefits of mindful breathing, being conscious of your breath, and take you through a little exercise with us at the end. Even if you only walk away with the awareness of h...2023-11-0521 minPress Pause PodcastHydration Ep #9In this episode, we have an in-depth chat about the importance of being hydrated. This is a simple free self-care practice that we feel is so important for the foundations of feeling good.Many people are mildly dehydrated and there are some easy ways to start to not only bring it to your awareness but also be more mindful about how you are hydrating yourself.We chat about the health benefits, explore some tools to help you and what we do to help ourselves.So pour a glass of water and sit down...2023-10-2923 minPress Pause PodcastInternal Dialogue & Languaging Ep #8In today's episode, we look at our languaging or internal dialogue and how that has an impact on not only our self-care but our results. The power of our internal conversations is a great area to take note of and inquire into how your self-talk is in your mind and what language you use when talking in conversations.Join us as we discuss simple and effective ways that can help you get more clear on what might be holding you back in how you talk and bring a deeper level of awareness.You c...2023-10-2220 minPress Pause PodcastBringing it altogether Ep #7In this episode, we chat about how to bring it all togeather and not get overwhelmed with trying to get it all sorted at once. We review all the pillars and support you to find one area to work on so that it gets to be easy.Learn to prioritise what you need and make a plan to bring more balance into these areas by taking small consistent steps, knowing it doesn't have to be all done now and that this is a forever journey of self discovery.We are here to support you i...2023-10-1519 minPress Pause PodcastEmotional Pillar Ep #5In this episode we look at the emotional side of self-care and how this pillar can play a big part in bringing more balance to your life.We talk about some key points that will help you to inquire into your uniqueness around emotions, understanding them, yourself, and how it can give more insight into how you can then support yourself.Both Lauren and Katrina have very different ways they tap into bringing more balance within this pillar by understanding what they need and recognising the areas to be aware of when it shows up. 2023-10-0119 min
Holiday in StyleFrom Dream Home to Dream Destination with Lauren, Hilltop at BrightOn this weeks episode I am joined by Lauren, the owner of Hilltop at Bright in Victoria. Hilltop is a gorgeous skandi style home and provides boutique accommodation that caters to everyone from families and large groups to couples looking for a getaway with a luxurious feel.
Located 2.2km from the town centre of Bright, Victoria. The home is divided into two levels, a retreat downstairs and the main living upstairs. The interior of the home is designed to compliment the beautiful alpine surroundings and bring the outside environment in.
Lauren shares her journey to creating t...2023-08-0729 min
Excellent Executive Coaching: Growing Your Business and Enhancing Your Craft.EEC 283: Using Inclusion Management to Lead in the 21st Century, with Dr. Lauren TuckerDr. Lauren Tucker combines her extensive experience in DEI, data science, and relationship marketing to help clients build inclusive, positive employee relationships in a multicultural, transcultural, and global world. Why do your employees hate you? What is inclusion management and how can leaders use it to manage humans for the 21st century? Employee activism is on the rise. What does that mean for companies and how can they turn employee alienation into engagement and high employee NPS? How do you define and evaluate NPS, Net Promoter Score? How can leaders bridge the talent divide and turn employees into...2023-06-2019 min
Mindful TalkMindful Eating with Katrina McGiffinEco-Nutritionist, Katrina McGiffin ,joins Lauren on this episode to talk about bringing the philosophy of yoga and energy healing together with the science of nutrition to help people find freedom in their relationship with food. Katrina has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1995 and teaching since 2005. She has a master's degree in Human Nutrition from Bastyr University, a premiere school for Naturopathic sciences, is a Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy practitioner through the Wellness Institute and is a Certified Sound Bath Healer. Katrina has been serving people through private nutrition sessions, group workshops and retreats, as well as sev...2022-05-1134 min