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Inside the Wellspace: Women, Wellbeing, Wisdom with Cathy O'BrienReclaiming Trust in Reproductive Healthcare | Nikki VinckierWhen was the last time you felt truly seen, heard, and supported in a doctor’s office? For millions of women, the answer isn’t simple. Reproductive rights advocate and OB-GYN PA-C Nikki Vinckier explores the gaps, biases, and systemic challenges in women’s healthcare. She joins host Cathy O'Brien to share her journey from clinician to national advocate, the inspiration behind her upcoming book We Deserve More, and the mission of her organization, Take Back Trust—empowering women to navigate reproductive healthcare with knowledge, confidence, and agency. Together, they discuss trauma-informed care, miscarriage, menopause, reproduct...
2025-10-0144 min
Quintessential BeingTransform Decision Fatigue by Tapping into the Art of Choosing...Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.In a world that often glorifies decisiveness and quick action, in this episode I offer a refreshing perspective on the power of choosing! Listen as I delve into the nuanced difference between choosing and deciding, exploring the profound impact each can have on our lives, particularly in business and personal growth journeys. In this episode you'll also hear:- why choosing is useful + valuable when...
2024-04-0911 minQuintessential BeingHow to reclaim your power + peace from the wounded parts of your psyche...Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.Want to embrace the core essence + fullness of who you are? Listen as I share the transformative process of reclaiming those parts of ourselves that we've had to leave behind due to life's circumstances - whether it be the end of a relationship, a career transition, or the birth of a child, I explore how the protective mechanisms of our mind leads us to suppress or disown certain...
2024-04-0216 minQuintessential BeingHow to break patterns + heal in intimate relationships with Jamie ReaAccess my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.Ever felt caught in a toxic struggle for power with your partner? Single + wanting to call in a real man that will ravish you like the Queen that you are? Today I chat with spiritual transformation teacher Jamie Rea as we dive into the realm of divine energetics, divine embodiment and divine union. Listen as he shares valuable insights to help you embody your own divine pathway + step...
2024-03-2644 minQuintessential BeingCup Empty? Listen to this!Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.Move from cup empty to my cup runneth over in minutes to feel replenished, refilled and renewed. Far from being another *thing* to have on your to-do list, this isn't an episode about "self-care" but instead the solution you need right now whilst your IN IT. In this episode you'll hear:- why guilt is a useless emotion + how to get rid of it...
2024-03-1815 minQuintessential BeingFrom Heavy to Light: Transforming Emotional Density with Ease...Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.Letting go of emotional baggage and carrying the human experience with grace, ease and a renewed sense of perspective is powerfully transformative! In this episode, I delve into navigating life's challenges with a sense of lightness. After facing particularly intense emotional turmoil recently, I wanted to bring you the gifts and insights I learned on how to find relief and joy amidst the heaviness. In this...
2024-03-1222 minQuintessential BeingMind Wizardry: Rapid Resolution Therapy with Dr Jon Connelly...Wait... this is how this works?! Dr Jon Connelly is disrupting the mental health, personal development + coaching industries with his radical new ways of thinking! Today I got to chat with him on the podcast, listen as we dive into the mind-body connection and how RRT is so different from anything you've ever experienced before. If you've been wanting to rapidly heal from trauma, emotional + mental pain, then this is the episode for you!Free RRT Solutions call with Dr Jon ConnellyYou'll also hear:- how to understand the mechanism of mind that...
2024-03-0448 minQuintessential BeingWhen the spiral is spiralling, do this...Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.Downward spiral got a chokehold over you? Listen to this so it never happens again! In this episode I show you how to objectively + skilfully turn panic into peace by giving you some tangible tools + visualisation processes to really help you release, let go + move forward feeling clear and free.You'll also hear:- how to let go of past energies to move forward...
2024-02-2721 minQuintessential BeingBeating procrastination to make your mind intrinsically motivated...Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.Want the secrets to cultivating intrinsic motivation, making action steps automatic, and achieving your goals effortlessly? Listen in to this week's episode of the Quintessential Being podcast as I walk you through how to overcome procrastination and hit your target every time!You'll also hear:- the mindset techniques to hack your motivation- how to use symbolism to get your subconscious mind on...
2024-02-1517 minQuintessential BeingFree yourself from the grip of the past + manifest like magic...Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.You've likely played with a manifestation process if you're here in this space, with varying degrees of success. What if there was a way that gave you results EVERY time?! In today's episode I share how my manifestation process changed significantly, not only getting me magical results but providing me with automatic, aligned action. It's the perfect body/mind combo you've been waiting for...You'll hear...
2024-02-1217 minQuintessential BeingHealing your nervous system and subconscious re-programming with Nikki Voxx + Alice Rickard...Access my FREE 2-part audio series BlockBuster Bliss here. Your 8 minute, game-changing, gift of peace, that dissolves mental blocks and frees up energy for a clearer, more focused mind.Have you experienced the pervasive feeling of 'not good enough'? In this unique episode with a twist - friend, Life Coach, twin Mother + fellow RRT facilitator, Alice Rickard interviews me about how I healed my nervous system, navigate single motherhood + re-programme my subconscious beliefs. If you resonate with the desire for 'fix your brain' + recognise the impactful power changing your limiting beliefs can have on your life... then...
2024-02-0529 minQuintessential BeingHow to banish breaking point + embrace ease...In this solo episode, I addresses a common struggle many of us face: juggling multiple responsibilities without reaching breaking point. Listen as I delve into the significance of leaning on your community, avoiding the trap of comparison, and embracing pleasure as a powerful tool for self-care. I also reveal my process of finding strength in vulnerability + give a unique perspective on fight-flight mode, offering practical tips to down-regulate the mind and body during stressful times.Access my Blockbuster Bliss Resource your game-changing tool to dissolve mental blocks and free up space for a...
2024-01-2919 minQuintessential BeingConquer the chaos and crush your overwhelm in 2024!I don't know of a single Mama on the planet that is immune to the onslaught that is overwhelm... but it doesn't *have* to rule your mind! In this heart-to-heart episode I get real + raw with you about overwhelm, its impact on the body and mind, and share the strategies and mindset shifts to kick it to the curb. In this episode you'll also hear about:- how a simple shift in perspective can bring a world of balance and empowerment- why embracing imperfection is the most liberating and self-loving choice you make...
2024-01-2235 min
The Wild Nova Podcast7. Nikki Bose- Illuminating Your Shadow SelfJoin Me this week as I interview Nikki Bose as we delve into the transformative realm of "Shadow Work." In this quick chat, Nikki reveals powerful insights and practical tips for embracing and conquering your inner shadows. Get ready for inspiration to kickstart your journey of self-exploration!How to find more from NikkiInstagram- @soulrestorationcoachWebsite- www.soulrestorationcoach.caHow to find Janine O'BrienWebsite for booking sessions, Instagram, Facebook all the up-to-date thingsLinkTree- https://linktr.ee/wildnova
2024-01-191h 48Quintessential BeingQuantum Evolution: Embracing Abundance, Business, and Spirituality with Sarah Tynan**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide**Wanna tap into your limitless potential? Then listen in! Today on this episode of Quintessential Being, we chat with Quantum Business Queen, Sarah Tynan, about the interplay between spiritual evolution and business. Sarah leads us on a deep dive into the quantum field's influence on personal and business growth, explaining the crucial components that underpin success. She tells us the secrets to embodying boundless abundance, service, and freedom, forging a path to conscious transformation through redefining meanings and mind narratives. Prepare to be...
2023-11-2738 minQuintessential BeingHow to totally transform yourself using NLP timeline therapy with Toni Everard...**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide**Transformative breakthroughs are the gifts that keep on giving... Today, we are joined by renowned coach and expert in personal development, Toni Everard. Toni teaches us the profound impact of NLP Timeline Therapy and together, we unravel the art of communicating with the unconscious mind and gain valuable tools to conquer those mountains that hinder our path to lasting success. Toni Everard is the go-to trainer for coaches and health practitioners seeking confidence and success. With world-class NLP and Hypnosis Certification...
2023-11-1339 minQuintessential BeingFace Yoga? Revealing the Natural Elixir to Ageless Beauty with Joyce Piper**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide**What is Face Yoga? How does it work? Can it really reverse the signs of aging? In this enlightening episode of Quintessential Being, we delve deep into the world of facial fitness and rejuvenation with Joyce Piper. Listen as Joyce answers these questions and unveils the hidden treasures of a timeless technique for achieving radiant, youthful skin.Joyce Piper, The Face Yoga Coach, has made it her mission to support, motivate, and inspire women who wish to transform how they perceive...
2023-10-1627 minQuintessential BeingThe Alchemy of Success: Unveiling the Magic of Sound Healing with Anna Hastie**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide** Curious about sound healing and it's ability to heal? Tune in to discover the alchemical fusion of mindset and sound with Anna Hastie, as she guides us on the foundational principles of vibrational frequency. Listen as Anna's soothing touch comes to life while she gives us a mini sound bath healing, where the ethereal hum of alchemy crystal singing bowls take you on a journey of healing and rejuvenation.Anna Hastie is a mindset coach for women in business and a s...
2023-08-2250 minQuintessential BeingThe Antidote to Perfectionism using Art Therapy with Bel Ryan**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide**Have you ever wanted to hold the dichotomy of life with a little more grace? Does it feel like duality is ripping you in two sometimes? On this episode of Quintessential Being, I chat with Art Therapist and all round life-experience-expert Bel Ryan about normalising the fact that we often feel two completely opposing emotions at the same time and how art can help us with this. She explains the tension or conflict that can rise in our bodies as we intellectualise that a...
2023-07-1753 minQuintessential BeingSaying Bye to the Burdensome Mental Load with Dr Elyse McNeil**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide**Mental labour is the thinking, organising, planning, and managing work that is required for a family to operate... it is often overlooked and leaves us feeling overwhelmed. Dr Elyse McNeil has been a clinical psychologist for nearly a decade and has recently completed a PhD on the topic of mental labour. Through her work at Share to Thrive, she is creating education and information for couples to significantly improve the way they manage mental labour and improve their relationship... and their...
2023-07-0447 minQuintessential BeingStepping Outside of Societies Illusion of Stability with Erin Carey**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide**Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sail around the world? Well that's just what Erin Carey and her family did! After watching a documentary with her husband they decided to leave Australia for the Caribbean and sail full-time. Listen as Erin shares with us the mistakes made along the way and what she learnt about herself, her kids and her husband, living and working in exotic places. In this episode you'll hear about:- what homeschooling a...
2023-06-2757 min
Life's Special Sauce Podcast - Chef Marshall O'BrienNikki DuBose - Being Connected to Your Inner SelfThis weeks episode features Nikki DuBose. Nikki is a Psy.D. student in clinical psychology, model, published author, Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach specializing in helping individuals find peace with their bodies and food through the intuitive eating method. She currently serves as an ambassador for Darkness to Light, a 501c3 charity dedicated to child sexual abuse prevention, advocacy, education, training, and research.
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2023-06-1804 minQuintessential BeingHealing in the Quantum Field with Heather Shepherd...**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning guide**It's a fact of life that our past often informs our present, playing out in different ways until we clear the limiting beliefs and patterns around it. In this episode of the Quintessential Being podcast I chat with Quantum Field Healer Heather Sheppard about how working with your past lives using Dolores Cannon's work and various other modalities has helped her and many others (including me) to live a truly aligned life!In this episode you'll hear about:- what...
2023-05-1838 minQuintessential BeingAre Your Emotions Holding You Hostage? Learn How to Break Free with Benigne Kalikela**Thinking of launching your own podcast? Start here with my free podcast planning workshop**On today's QB episode I chat to Author, Business Owner and self-limiting belief slayer Benigne Kalikela. We've all had big moments of pain and challenge in our lives and through finding the right tools that work for you, Beninge believes we can break free from the emotional baggage weighing us down and truly step into greatness!In this episode you'll hear about:- The moment it hit Benigne that she was different- What the four elements of being...
2023-03-0738 minQuintessential BeingFeeling Lost? Here's How to Get Clear and Move Forward with Shonah LeeThis week I chat with Identity Alchemist, Writer, Life Styler, Podcaster and Motivational Mentor Shonah Lee! This is a woman who walks through the fire first and holds the door open for others... she truly embodies the art of being yourself and what can happen when we move through the perception of who we think we should be. In this episode you'll hear about:- Why it's important to tear down your self-imposed labels- The importance of stepping into your inner freedom- How to shift your emotional patterns- Why knowing yo...
2023-02-1347 minQuintessential BeingHarnessing the Social Brain and Understanding Perceptive Processing with Dr Arini VerwerThis week I chat to internationally recognised educational leader and consultant Dr Arini Verwer. Dr Arini developed the groundbreaking and life changing Arini method, listen as we chat about 'the social brain' and how harnessing the tool of perception allows us to access our own personal instruction manual. This is a fascinating deep dive into the difference between our thinking brain and our emotional brain!In this episode you'll hear about:- What make up the three parts of our being- Why knowing how you perceive the world can help you deal with your...
2023-01-3153 min
Rise & ShineNikki O’Brien | The power of podcastsI’m chatting with Nikki O’Brien, podcast coach from Quintessential Being. Ex-radio announcer, audio addict and soul-led creative, she’s a dedicated vegan chocolate lover.
Hit play to learn about:
Coming up with the idea for her business
Shifting from radio announcer to podcast coach
Being a single mum while running her business
Listening to her soul at every step
Why podcasting is a powerful marketing tool
Basics to start your own podcast
The value of conversational-style podcasts
How to pitch to be a podcast guest
Her most game changing move
Find Nikki at Quinte...
2023-01-3038 minQuintessential BeingAn Overview of the Astrological Energies of 2023 with Astrologer Abby LewtasWe are living in a wild time in human history... where change is certain + personal freedom is the ultimate currency. So how can we use the wisdom of the stars and sky to gracefully navigate what is to come in 2023? Listen as Astrologer Abby Lewtas tells us about the energy we can expect in 2023, how to work with it, what to look out for + her tips for riding the energy waves to our personal advantage! Continue the conversation with me here:IG - @quintessentialbeingbynikkiFB - @quintessentialbeingbynikkiFind Abby Lewtas here:IG...
2022-12-2834 minQuintessential BeingReflections of Coming Full Circle...In a world that tells you to hustle, listen as I invite you to gracefully glide to the end of the year with your nervous system intact... rested + relaxed. In this solo episode I talk about the importance of reflection on a full circle moment, demonstrating how sacred celebrating can really be. I the episode with a beautiful meditation so you can truly let go of what is no longer serving you!You'll also hear about:- why you don't have to accomplish everything on your to-do list - how reflection + celebration are important rituals t...
2022-12-1919 minQuintessential BeingAnchoring Your Nervous System into Safety with Rachel FurbankThis week I chat to holistic psychotherapist and meditation practitioner, Rachel Furbank. What drew me to Rachel was the way she teaches her clients to see and feel beyond their everyday reality and identity... befriending their nervous system to develop inner resources and self compassion. She does this by utilising IST therapy, along with process oriented psychology, somatic psychotherapy, inner space therapy and nervous system regulation, phew! If you have been wanting to befriend your nervous system but you didn't know how, then this podcast episode is for you.In this episode you'll hear about:...
2022-12-1247 min
Happy Go FabulousLight magic after the darkness with Nikki O'BrienIn this episode of the Happiness Hive Podcast, Catherine chats with the mastermind behind making this podcast sound stunning, Nikki O'Brien. Connecting immediately over their mutual love of sharing women's stories, Nikki and Catherine became fast friends. So much more than a podcast coach and strategist, listen as Nikki shares moments of her dark night of the soul and how she came to a feeling of deep safety, wholeness and acceptance. In this episode you'll also hear: - the moment Nikki knew she was destined to engage audiences in a fun and meaningful way- h...
2022-09-2653 min
The Somatic CEO with Sarah AdeleThe power in connecting to your purpose with Nikki O'Brien.This week I chat with the woman responsible for helping me get my podcast up and running, the self-proclaimed Podcast Priestess... Nikki O'Brien! Nikki adores helping small business owners create clients and cashflow through inspiring conversations and chart-topping podcasts. As a former radio presenter for Southern Cross Austereo, Nikki knows a thing or two about engaging with audiences in a meaningful, fun and entertaining way. Covering so much more than just the technical side of launching a podcast, listen as Nikki and I delve into how she helped me embrace the creative that I am, allowing me t...
2022-09-1149 minQuintessential BeingUnderstanding Your Gifts Through Gene Keys with Rachel WhiteThis week on the QB pod I chat with Rachel White all about how to understand your unique gifts to the world through the lens of Gene Keys. Rachel is an Author, Coach and Gene Keys guide who empowers others to whole-heartedly embrace pleasure, ease + creativity. Listen as Rachel shares her personal discovery of Gene Keys + the transformational process that resulted once she dived in head first!In this episode you'll hear about:- what Gene Keys are and how knowing yours can be such a game changer- what the different aspects within gene k...
2022-07-1155 minQuintessential BeingWhat's the Deal with Seed Cycling? Jade Leray Talks About How to Help Our hormones!This week I chat to Jade Leray, founder of the Beautiful Bodies Society. She has developed a unique programme for the female body, which teaches women how their cycle and hormones work, showing them that to live in-sync is to understand ,love, respect, and honour their bodies better! As a nutritional therapist, women's hormone coach, NLP practitioner, personal trainer, Pilates and barre instructor Jade really does cover all the bases when it comes to supporting women to understand, move and nourish their bodies in a holistic way. In this episode you'll hear about:- what the g...
2022-06-2750 minQuintessential BeingA Radical New Parenting Paradigm with Shelley ClarkeThis week I chat to Shelley Clarke, she has fast become one of my favourite people, as a CranioSacral Therapist, Parent Educator and Mentor, Shelley works with families to help parents foster deeper connections with their children. She believes magic happens when we listen deeply and attune playfully, her new podcast Mind Body Parenting is a goldmine of info and her way of educating as well as giving us permission and compassion whilst we learn and more importantly, unlearn this gig called parenting is awe inspiring!In this episode you'll hear about:- Shelley's personal story a...
2022-06-131h 10Quintessential BeingCommunication and Women in Leadership with Zoe RapoportThis week I chat to women's health psychologist, Empowerment and Communication Coach for women identified leaders Zoe Rapoport. Zoe focuses on helping women find healing strength and a sense of self worth. In addition to training and mentoring young therapists with a similar mission, Zoe focuses on assertive communication as the avenue for creating greater impact and satisfaction in their careers, relationships and life. In this episode you'll hear about:- Zoe's personal story about why her purpose is such an important heart centred mission for her- what the myth that assertive communication is a...
2022-05-3052 minQuintessential BeingEFT Tapping and Emotional Breakthroughs with Saba UmairThis week I chat to the amazing EFT tapping guru that is Saba Umair. Saba is a mindset coach who helps people all over the globe bridge the gap from where they are to where they desire to be using somatic practices, EFT and NLP. In this episode we uncover this very simple and long lasting tool that can help you to shift your unwanted thoughts, emotions + behaviours, so you can create new neural pathways in your brain + integrate long lasting change!In this episode you'll hear about:- what EFT is + why it's so helpful...
2022-05-231h 00
Joyous Journeys in Life + Business with Sharon JoyEp 21: Podcasting - Is it worth it? with Nikki O'BrienThis week I interviewed my friend, client and coaching colleague, Podcasting Coach Nikki O'Brien, Quintessential Being about podcasting and whether it's worth it.
As a solo Mama running her own biz, Nikki's personal story + the love she has for storytelling and podcasting will inspire you to let go of the fear and doubt about starting a podcast and inspire you to back yourself.
She covers some great reasons to start a podcast but also acknowledges that it does take time and effort. For those not wanting to start their own, you can leverage other people's p...
2022-04-121h 08
Joyous Journeys in Life + Business with Sharon JoyEp 21: Podcasting - Is it worth it? with Nikki O'BrienThis week I interviewed my friend, client and coaching colleague, Podcasting Coach Nikki O'Brien, Quintessential Being about podcasting and whether it's worth it.
As a solo Mama running her own biz, Nikki's personal story + the love she has for storytelling and podcasting will inspire you to let go of the fear and doubt about starting a podcast and inspire you to back yourself.
She covers some great reasons to start a podcast but also acknowledges that it does take time and effort. For those not wanting to start their own, you can leverage other people's p...
2022-04-121h 08Quintessential BeingMoving from Surviving to Thriving with Melissa Kara...This week I chat to the world-class Business Coach that is Melissa Kara, she helps coaches, course creators and consultants all over the globe move from surviving to thriving so they can live their dream life! I got her on the show to chat to us about how we can get out of our own way and truly embrace the life we've been desiring all along. In this episode you'll hear about:- how to identify when you're stuck and shift it- why tangibles are a really important tool on your way to thrive t...
2022-04-1143 minQuintessential BeingHealing the Sisterhood Wound with Krystal WilsonThis week I chat to Spiritual Badass, Women's empowerment Coach + all round authenticity Kween - Krystal Wilson! This woman truly walks her talk... sharing + baring all when it comes to her stupid choices + toxic behaviours of days gone by. In this episode we sit down to chat about the Sisterhood wound, what it means, how it shows up and why you want to heal your pain so you can show up in your power. In this episode you'll hear about:- the symptoms of the sisterhood wound- how having an unresolved sisterhood wound can p...
2022-04-0448 minQuintessential BeingBeckoning Back Embodied Birth + Healing with Maha Al MusaIn this episode of Quintessential Being I talk to award winning independent birth educator + founder of Embodied Birth, Maha Al Musa. This powerhouse of a woman is a global birth leader + educator, teaching women all over the world to come back to what they already innately know... that giving birth is meant to be a sacred, instinctual and an embodied experience.In this episode you'll hear about:- the startling life event at age two that forever changed Maha's life trajectory - why Maha believes that birth gives us an opportunity to alchemize the story o...
2022-03-291h 06Quintessential BeingHow to Heal Your Relationship with Money with Shona GatesIn this episode of Quintessential Being I chat with Money Mindset expert + Biz Coach Shona Gates! She's passionate about helping women the world over transform their relationship with money so they can start truly attracting more wealth!In this episode we chat about:- why having more isn't the answer when you feel resentful, disgusting and wrong when it comes to money- the supermarket moment that changed Shona's life + relationship to money forever- why you need to stop focusing on the budget + start focusing on the energetics- the small, incremental...
2022-03-2240 min
People Business w/ O'Brien McMahonThe Hierarchy of Employee Needs w/ O'Brien McMahonThis special episode was previously aired on the Gut + Science Podcast in 2021. In it, host Nikki Lewallen interviews our own O'Brien McMahon on The Hierarchy of Employee Needs and his perspective on what employers can do to meet the needs of their people. In the conversation, O'Brien outlines a basic framework and gives examples of how employers can use it successfully. The Gut+Science Podcast is on a mission to improve employee engagement by inspiring and equipping leaders to help employees thrive at work. They are part of the People Forward Network, a community of thought leaders inspiring ideas a...
2022-01-1828 min
Working MummaManaging Stress and Burnout: How Self-Care Can Transform Your Wellbeing with Nikki KnieriemIt has been a long year. You aren't alone if you are feeling burnout and limping to the end of the year.
In this episode, I speak with health coach, Nikki Knieriem, owner of Mum-Me Fit Time, a mother of two young boys, part-time primary school teacher, and lover of all things health. She is passionate about helping women to optimise their health by focusing on four main pillars; exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress reduction. Nikki loves helping women to unlock barriers and practice self-care without adding overwhelm or one more thing on the to-do list.
2021-12-0139 minQuintessential BeingSpotting Red Flags + Holding to Boundaries in Dating with Hailey MageeBack on the podcast this week we have one of our fave guests Codependency Coach Hailey Magee joining us to chat about boundaries and dating. We discuss the triggers that dating can cause especially when codependency or people pleasing tendencies have been in your past. We dissect attachment style wounds + how being aware of those can help navigate the tricky terrain of beginning relationships as well as chatting about knowing your non-negotiable's versus preferences in dating. Hailey reiterates for us the gift that is honouring your boundaries + that communicating those is like giving someone a guidebook on...
2021-07-2058 minQuintessential BeingBeing a Solo Mama + Building Business...In this episode I get really vulnerable + share about the highs + lows of parenting from my perspective as a solo Mama whilst building a business I love... it comes with a twist as it is actually an interview I did with Stacey Marie for her podcast The Social Hub. The last 5-6 years of my life there have been pivotal moments of transformation + this episode bares all, pulling back the curtain on my personal + professional life. I share insights into my career in radio + ultimately why I decided to leave that industry, as well as the birthing...
2021-07-0653 min
Social Media Makers#81 - The Vulnerabilities Of Solo Mumming + Business Building with Nikki O'Brien : THE MOTHERHOOD CHRONICLESMy guest today Nikki O'Brien is a special lady as she is also my amazing podcast editor! Nikki believes the magic of conversation is...
2021-06-2637 min
The Wild RoadsThe Power of Podcasting with Nikki O'BrienThe Power of Podcasting isn't just about being out there. This epic human came in for a chat about the art of conversation. A self confessed Personal Development junkie, Nikki loves the spiritual, intuitive and all the stuff in between being part of her work in the world.Did you know that Nikki was once on the radio? She talks about her experience there and what drove her to dive deeper into the work of conversation and healing.Now as a Podcast Producer and Podcast Coach (amongst other things) her Business and Online Space is...
2021-06-2553 minQuintessential BeingYour purpose is who you are BE-ing with Rachel WhiteIntroducing Rachel White, this powerhouse of a woman guides you to liberation through creative expression, intuitive genius + pleasure potential. In this episode we chat about the pressure we so often project onto ourselves, getting caught up in our identity + emotional suppression. Rachel artfully articulates the density we can feel in our emotions versus holding ourselves with lightness + what moving with your natural rhythm of motivation and productivity can do for you.We talk about our intuitive genius, as Rachel strongly believes we are all genius at something and in fact it is our purpose to BE who...
2021-06-221h 05
Gut + ScienceHierarchy of Employee Needs | O'Brien McMahon O'Brien McMahon is a Senior Vice President with Lockton, where he helps companies build better total rewards programs including employee benefits, compensation, and retirement programs. He also hosts a podcast called "People Business" that explores human behavior and helps people get the most out of themselves and the people around them. In this episode, O'Brien talks about the importance of prioritizing employee needs and what leaders should be thinking about to effectively drive results. Book Recommendations The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Meditations by Marcus Aurelius Essentialism by Greg McKeown The Compound Effect by...
2021-05-2726 minQuintessential BeingAttracting a Higher Love with Jordanna LevinIt is natural to want to find love, a love that is ever-lasting, a love that feels so big + bright it fills our core with the very essence of life itself. So why can it feel so hard to find? Jordanna Levin best-selling author of the book Make It Happen has penned a beautifully insightful + deeply personal book 'Higher Love' that is everything you need to know to manifest more love into your life. In this episode we deep dive into the world of dating + unpack the societal norm that pressures us into thinking we 'should' be a...
2021-05-1230 minQuintessential BeingRadical role-modelling... the key to parenting with Emma HoldsworthSo much of our parenting triggers + challenges hark back to our own early, formative years. Our attachment to our own parent or caregiver impacts our relationships, how we form identity in adolescence, how we cope with stress + our resilience... so how do we feel more like we're nailing this parenting thing?Emma Holdsworth from Treehouse Family Counseling has spent her entire adult life supporting families to become the best parents they can be, connecting them to their core values as a parent, holding space for new Mothers as a postpartum doula + helping burgeoning families with her vast...
2021-05-041h 08Quintessential BeingThe parallels between Polyvagal Theory + LOA with Jess MatherIf you've ever wanted to understand Law of Attraction + manifesting from a more scientific, logical standpoint this episode is for you! I chat with Jess Mather, movement coach + founder of Rehabited, a somatic based organisation dedicated to body freedom. We dive in + nerd out about how our autonomic nervous system functions + how that correlates to specific concepts in LOA.Jess gives us a brief overview of what Polyvagal Theory is + how you can use it to better understand how we can get ourselves manifesting a reality we are absolutely in love with. Hear the fascinating rundown of...
2021-04-2136 minQuintessential BeingHow gift wrapping your needs is blocking you from truly getting what you want in love, sex + relationship with Wala TruscottNavigating relationships can be tricky terrain, so how do you ensure you get what you want when it comes to love, sex + relationship? Wala Truscott is a certified somatic sex educator + intimacy + attraction facilitator, with 15 years experience working with people to leave politeness at the door + unlock the pleasure that comes from asking for what you want + need from your partner. She chats with us about the five different categories of relationship that actually build erotic intimacy + nourishment, plus delivers the two key things that the magic of receiving does for a relationship.Allow Wala...
2021-03-0435 minQuintessential BeingThe spiritual messages from animals with Amanda HoskinsKicking off the 2021 season of Quintessential Being we chat with Amanda from Wax Treasures + Feathers. A Yuin woman, Amanda is known for her special relationship with animals + ability to communicate with them, gifting us insights into the messages from some Australian native animals. Working with the spiritual essence of animal bones, feathers + rocks is where this modern medicine woman believes her passion originates from, revering everything that is unspoken + unseen in the animal kingdom. Coming from a long generational line of healers and seers, Amanda speaks to the healing properties of crystals, stones, fossils + feathers, also sharing with us...
2021-02-1639 minQuintessential Being2021 energy forecast with Kirra Rose + 2020 release guided meditation by Me2020 has been a year hasn't it?! If you are grappling with an unresolved experience, issue or unfolding of events from this year then this episode is for you... I share a personal story of how it 'not working out' was the biggest blessing ever, the universe did indeed have my back! We then hear from Astrologer Kirra Rose about the energy we can expect in 2021, how to work with it, what to look out for + her tips for riding the energy effortlessly. Closing out the episode is a guided meditation by me to help you release all of t...
2020-12-3053 minQuintessential BeingReclaiming the energy that shadow-work + triggers rob from us with Juliet Lever2020 has been a year, a process of exploring the underworld with the collective work of shadow + triggers brought to the forefront. So how do we sit with the discomfort of this incredibly messy + often heart-breaking work? In this episode I speak to bestselling author, NLP practitioner + teacher Juliet Lever... a woman dedicated to helping people peel back the layers + free themselves from self-imposed restrictions. We dive into what the judgements, triggers, rejections + denials actually mean + she introduces the 'golden shadow' traits which shed a whole new light on reclaiming ourselves. Juliet gives us journal prompts to help us wade...
2020-12-1431 minQuintessential BeingEpigenetics, energetics + intuition with Jessica AnneThe emerging field of epigenetics is rapidly unfolding our interrelationship with the external + internal world, bringing to the forefront exactly how our bodies interact with the environment. Jessica Anne is a big believer in guiding women to a reclamation of themselves, creating transformations that are really about unearthing parts of themselves that may have been lying dormant, caught up in core wounding. In this episode we unpack the vast world of epigenetics + the symptoms a woman reclaiming her own power may experience, we touch on the 6 different profiles offered in epigenetic testing + the innate gift that hopelessness gives. Whilst...
2020-12-0428 minQuintessential BeingDesire, dating + dancing to expansion with Gala DarlingGala Darling needs no introduction, an author endorsed by the likes of Oprah, Vogue, The New York Times + Girlboss... like the universe, this ever expanding boss babe is a force of nature! In this episode we chat about her secrets to success + her biggest life transformational tools. She shares with us her unique process for book writing + how it allows her to contribute more with her audience + dive deeper into the content she is creating. We get serious about the big shit - desires + dating - uncovering her recent work with feminine/masculine energy + how that is holding her i...
2020-11-2436 minQuintessential BeingThe myths of perfect Motherhood with Dr Sophie BrockMumming in the Information Age is no easy feat when we are simultaneously bombarded with messaging of 'it takes a village to raise a child' + live in an individualistic society. Dr Sophie Brock is a sorceress of Sociology having spent years researching Motherhood, she believes in an empowered practice of Mothering + gives us a helpful distinction between Mothering + Motherhood. We chat all things self-sacrificing behaviour, intrusive harm thoughts, anger + how to process Mum guilt to allow it to transform us into better alignment, this is one episode not to be missed! Continue the conversation with...
2020-11-1336 minQuintessential BeingYour jaw is a mirror of your pelvic floor with Sarah Mackay-WiggersWe have all experienced some degree of stress or trauma in our lives + the subconscious tension that puts on our bodies can be a heavy load, but have you ever made the connection between your jaw + your pelvic floor? The connection between these two begins as an embryo on day 15 when the mouth + opening to our urinary, reproductive + digestive tracts form, forever aligning the two. In this episode Sarah Mackay-Wiggers uncovers the fascinating psoas muscle that holds the key to unlocking tension, stress + built up anxiety so we can feel more free, inspired + relaxed. Sarah Mackay-Wiggers is p...
2020-11-0331 minQuintessential BeingLow tox living with Kimberli Fourro from Soul Fire WellnessOur bodies are a divine temple, and as women we are the gateway between heaven + earth.. so why do we poison it on a daily basis? Kimberli Fourro learnt the hard way that the chemicals in our cleaning + beauty products can not only harm us they can nearly wipe us out. Talking from her own experiential journey moving from chronic fatigue to low tox living, Kimberli explains how she got her life back + fuelled by her passion for natural health, is here to gift awareness to bringing our bodies back to their roots through natural alternatives in this chemical...
2020-10-1230 minQuintessential BeingUnapologetic ambition + watering your soul with The Gypsy MummaThe powerhouse that is Kelley Webb - The Gypsy Mumma joins us to chat all things soul rattling growth! Ignited by her sons deep, intuitive spirituality (he literally sees dead people) she started her own awakening getting flipped on her ass + surrendering to the unforgiving pull of a new way of being. She calls it the 'fuck it' moment - potent invincibility stirring her into action as she clawed her way back from the clutches of death to start anew. She is a straight-shooting, sharp-talking, no bullshit kinda woman who dared to say YES to all of herself. We...
2020-09-1731 minQuintessential BeingSobriety, self-acceptance + starting over with Mala KennedyThe self-acceptance piece is something that the spiritual community can bang on about + we all have our own unique dance with the cycle of self-doubt + self-acceptance. It is a truly individual practice as no one person can ever experience life the same. For Mala Kennedy self-acceptance has really been about looking in the mirror + no longer flinching at her reflection, adopted as a child from Sri Lanka by an Australian family Mala grew up feeling caught between two worlds. Adding to that a diagnosis of vitiligo growing up which ultimately led to the decision to live life sober, Mala...
2020-09-0449 minQuintessential BeingDisengaging from the shame game with Jaime D'EreditaEver since Brene Brown launched onto the world stage with her research around shame + vulnerability there has been a collective understanding that we ALL experience this deeply troubling emotion. In this episode I chat with Jaime D’Eredita about the symptoms of shame + how to unpack the internalised messaging of shame in a healthy + safe way. Jaime is a social worker + psychotherapist in Colorado, who primarily helps people identify, understand + shift barriers to live a more expansive life of peace + purpose. Specialising in trauma, addiction + domestic violence (to name just a few) she is incredibly passionate about connecting clients to...
2020-08-2140 minQuintessential BeingSoul Origins + past lives with Kasia BourkeIf you have ever pondered the meaning of life question - I found the woman who has the answer... Kasia Bourke! This episode very much feels like a soul remembrance… Kasia is a life purpose unveiler and Intuitive Business mentor, meaning she can tell you where your soul originated from, what your soul gifts are, your life lessons, your soul’s purpose + where your soul has previously trained. I know. Mind. Fucking. Blown! We all walk through life repeating patterns of behaviour, have unique + individual triggers the size of the Titanic + fears or blocks that just don't seem to quit...
2020-08-0746 minQuintessential BeingThe Art of healing with Maddy ConnorsIn this episode I chat with Maddy Connors… she is - Yarli Creative – a STUNNING contemporary Aboriginal Artist that specialises in custom designs + prints, finding inspiration from her proud and strong Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung + Gamilaroi woman bloodline. Her identity + connection to her environmental surroundings is what drives her combined with her personal journey… it is here we talk all things motherhood, womanhood, art, healing + embodiment. Trauma can so often derail us + Maddy gets candid about how she uses her art to sink into a meditative state allowing the inner stories to transform and heal by letting the brush...
2020-07-2436 minQuintessential BeingSmashing through self-imposed limits with Jade BaxterIf you’re a woman who wants more then you’re a woman who understands the crippling impact of limits. And fear. In this episode I chat with super fun, high vibe, energetic powerhouse babe, Jade Baxter. We unpack all things limits, self-sabotage, personal rituals + celebration! Jade knows a thing or two about limits... after doing a complete 180 in her career - moving from corporate gig to creating life + biz on her terms, she now constantly looks for the little soul whispers that light the way for personal growth. She calls it the lens of opportunity. Although it doesn't feel...
2020-07-0341 minQuintessential BeingUniversal co-creation with the pleasure nutritionist Julie TennerHave you ever listened to someone speak and it was like listening to poetry in motion? That is Julie Tenner, the pleasure nutritionist. She is an enchanting goddess who fervently believes that feminine energy is the source of life… that it’s rejuvenation + replenishment. The holy grail. Courageously willing to look beyond her story of managing life as a modern woman with success + family meant a pivotal point of transformation emerged. She absorbed all her wounds of resentment + exhaustion to bubble up her sacred feminine nature into the greatest gift. This is a woman who understands more than most that...
2020-06-1954 minQuintessential BeingThe covert nature of giving our power away... co-dependency with Natalie Anne MurrayIf you’ve ever looked at your personal relationships and thought wow – there is a pattern of unhappy here - there has to be a better way… you are not alone! Love + belonging are fundamental human needs; it bonds us all and in the absence of it we can feel utterly broken. However, there is a sinister underbelly of co-dependency that is rife in our society + suffocates our closest relationships… an extensive + multifaceted issue that touches every human on the planet. Weaved into Disney stories, Hollywood movies + your favourite tv series - co-dependency is subliminally sold to us as that ‘sp...
2020-05-211h 15Quintessential BeingThe system that will rock your world... Human Design with Caroline SouthwellIf you have ever come across a person who has looked at their Human Design chart, they will likely tell you it has changed their life!! Fundamentally - it is a map to understand yourself FULLY, giving you a huge permission slip to do life the way you are uniquely designed to. Based on your date, time + place of birth Human Design (HD) uses Eastern + Western Astrology, Chinese I-Ching, Kabbala tree of life AND the Hindu Chakra System to chart your unique self. This is so you can understand who you were born to be + what you came to...
2020-05-0650 minQuintessential BeingHow pleasure and nakedness can gift you a most authentic life with Rosie ReesYour yoni is one of the most important relationships in your life, are you connected to it? In this episode of Quintessential Being I chat to Rosie Rees, a woman who shares my heart-centred message… Get off the self-love hamster wheel, it is time to embrace the self-acceptance revolution! See, we live in a society that feeds our need to be + do better, marketing companies capitalise on our deep desire for constant self-improvement + we as women can often feel exhausted from the sheer striving to UP-LEVEL. Ask me how I know this because (hands up – guilty!) Enter stage left Rosi...
2020-04-2334 minQuintessential BeingConfessions of a Spiritual Entrepreneur with Rebecca WhiteRebecca White is an abundance codes breakthrough Coach for impact driven female entrepreneurs! Having grown up in an abusive household Rebecca is passionate about helping women bio-hack their abundance sequence and release their invisible blocks for a more successful business. As a certified Law of Attraction Coach, Emotion Code Facilitator, Psych-K Practitioner, and an intuitive entrepreneur she has truly blueprinted a new way of navigating to success bringing the nervous system on board to make BIG BANK. In this episode Rebecca gets candid about her past and how it fuelled her to become one of the big hitters in...
2020-04-0845 minQuintessential BeingSoul Modes... our built-in life collaboration system with Carlie MareeOur souls are the deepest aspects of ourselves. Eternal + potent in power, that which connects us to all that ever was, is + will be. A place miracles are born. As women we inherently understand this but operating as a feminine core being, both beautifully creative + chaotic in energy can be labelled ‘crazy’- so how do we navigate ourselves with our souls in mind? Insanely talented human + best-selling author Carlie Maree knows the way, having researched a pattern she found within herself, she conducted studies + gained feedback from women all over the globe to understand the complexities of being a wo...
2020-03-2548 minQuintessential BeingSurrendering into the genius of femme fire with Jay KimberFemininity is a word that gets bandied around as often as the latest on-trend super food... but what does it really mean to truly embody your Femme Goddess? To step into the sovereignty of pleasure + understand the essential teachings it gifts us? Jay Kimber is an entrepreneur of health, beauty, wellness & dance. She facilitates women to dive into the juicy and deeply transformational truth of getting comfortable with the burn of desire to harness the power of the feminine. Jay declares sensuality + sexuality helps us create what it is we want in life… and that embodying the sacred feminine is...
2020-03-0640 minQuintessential BeingTrust is the Superpower of the Soul with Tamarin OblowitzThe personal development community can often shun the ego… it can get a bad rap, just like the black sheep in the family it is seen as the rogue that must be tamed! It seeks conflict. It is lazy and wants everything to happen now, for free and with the least amount of effort. It loves to dwell in misery + tell you stories of ‘not good enough’ but if you’re committed to healing + wholeness you can’t subcontract the work, the ego is something we must learn to integrate. Tamarin Oblowitz facilitates + supports women for deep transformation from ego to sou...
2020-02-0549 minQuintessential Being2020 a year of female led social + spiritual regeneration... an energy forecast with Carol Atkinson PLUS meditation by Nikki O2020 is set to be the year of Female leadership as we strive towards social and spiritual regeneration. Hello Sisterhood! In this episode we hear from Cosmic Carol, who gives us an energy forecast of what to expect in 2020 - a year not only important for our own individual lives but the life of humanity. She reveals the systems and structures of the patriarchy that will continue to breakdown as we move into a new era of consciousness. With Capricorn being the main player in the astrological charts, ruling our bones, teeth + organs, our physical body will be tested for...
2019-12-2337 minQuintessential BeingManaging tricky family dynamics + how to give unspoken expectations the flick this Festive Season with Hailey MageeThe Festive Season is supposed to be a wonderful time of year AND it almost always involves a big side dish of stress.... the unspoken expectation is that family time is to be cherished however it’s probably fair to say that even the most loving family has their fair share of tricky dynamics. Blended families, actual dysfunctional behavior or a strained relationship that hasn’t yet been resolved can lead to feelings of powerlessness + tension... So wouldn’t it be super cool to cruise into family gatherings this year with a sense of ease + peace?Co-de...
2019-12-1342 minQuintessential BeingMoney Transformation + Healing for the Modern Day Empowered, Engaged Woman... with Jess GilesMoney scares the shit out of me. There I said it. Whether you love it, hate it or are simply indifferent towards money, it doesn’t change the fact that it impacts our daily lives. There is so much fear, embarrassment and shame tangled up with our finances we can barely breathe. To give you the cold-hard facts a recent report revealed that nearly 85% of Australians are saying it is negatively impacting their wellbeing. So, what are some of the money stories that have us so strung out? There’s never enough! It goes out faster than it co...
2019-11-2639 minQuintessential BeingSetting Yourself FREE... Bodies, Hearts + Everything in Between with Libby TozerThere is no denying that body image is at the forefront of our societal culture with photo shopping, special filters and air-brushing a common occurrence to project perfection when posting our pictures online! In this fast paced, instant gratification world of Instagram and Facebook – it is all too easy to get swept up in the need to look flawless. But what is this costing us not only personally, but as a collective of women? Isn’t it time to stop and put down the injectables, the lifts, the procedures and beauty products that perpetuate the feeling that we just aren...
2019-11-1429 minQuintessential BeingSingle? Forget the Word DATE and Make Beautiful Connections Instead with Jane Donovan!There are many challenges a single parent faces and the dating world is certainly one of them. Today’s dating landscape is tricky... one that we've never quite witnessed before as a society, so how do you navigate this uncharted territory if you have been on singleton hiatus? In this episode we find out how you could be your own worst enemy, and by making inaccurate assumptions you may just be getting in the way of your own perfect love story! Jane Donovan has been crowned the 'Love Guru' by the Australian media and with good reason, this sel...
2019-10-3149 minQuintessential BeingThe Mother of All Wellbeing.... Gut Health & the Role of Diversity with Jacqui WattsGut Health has seemingly shot to fame as the Mother of all Wellbeing… it’s the new buzz topic in the research arena, but what is it exactly about our gut that merits such undivided attention relating to weight loss, mood disorders and of course the dreaded hormone problems? The truth… it all boils down to bacteria. Ewwww. But those freaky little germs are actually what HELPS us not only digest our food but maximise our energetic output and bodily functions. So if we need this Army to put up the good fight how do we make sure we’ve got t...
2019-10-0834 minQuintessential BeingInvestigating Yourself Through the Eyes of the Planets... Astrology with Carol AtkinsonOne of the world’s most ancient studies Astrology has a thing or two to offer us on understanding ourselves and our place in the universe. Aside from illuminating personality traits and influencing life experiences, it can also build a sense of identity and completion to questions previously left unanswered. Carol Atkinson has studied Astrology for most of her life, join us in this episode as she moves us through the psychological aspects and deep understanding the planets can give us when we turn to the stars to learn more about the hidden parts of ourselves. She shows us th...
2019-10-0336 minQuintessential BeingHow to Create Deeper Intimacy... Boundaries with Hailey MageeIf you squirm at the thought of having difficult conversations or you’ve never been able to say ‘No’ without justifying the shit out of yourself then chances are you experience some trouble asserting your boundaries. Here’s what you may not know though... if you don’t learn how to say ‘No’ your body will say it for you - in the form of physical disease or illness. Let that sink in for a minute! Hailey Magee is a certified Codependency Recovery Coach, she helps people find freedom, confidence and self-respect by setting clear boundaries and speaking their t...
2019-09-1746 minQuintessential BeingTRIGGER WARNING! The Power of the 1%... Suicide Ideation with Liz Lane//TRIGGER WARNING// In honour of WORLD Suicide Prevention Day myself and brave soul Liz Lane of Liz Lane studio got together to have this hard and heavy conversation about mental health, suicidal thoughts and art. Liz is a creative - a poet, musician... using self expression in any and all mediums to heal. She also happens to have Bi-Polar. It has been reported that often the instance between someone taking their own life or not is a mere 1% difference - the power of that 1% is immense. What does that mean for us? It means we need to ask the...
2019-09-0336 minQuintessential BeingFrom Profound Pain to Peace... Coparenting with Tanya WilsonWhether there is separation, divorce or simply different parenting styles at play... navigating the path of nurturing your children through an intense period of life to co-parent in the best way possible is tough. We ALL want the best for our kids. But especially when a relationship has gone sour, being on the same page and communicating well can feel insurmountable! Welcome Tanya Wilson, a qualified psychotherapist and coach who has successfully helped hundreds of parents cross the bridge of uncertainty from profound pain to peace. Tanya illuminates for us the honest truth that all too often, even though...
2019-09-0335 minQuintessential BeingThe Treasure Map to Your Personal Success... Values with Addie ReevesFeeling lost is an epidemic, it is the very foundation on which new age spirituality was born. Never before have we been in a time where every Life Coach, Influencer and Spiritual Mentor promises to show us the way. To bring us to the buried gold. Could it be as simple as the fact that we just aren’t allowing ourselves the freedom of being guided by our very own treasure map? This map is our VALUES! A value system is defined as a hierarchy of characteristics and behaviours that motivate and guide our decisions. The big decisions in li...
2019-08-2043 minQuintessential BeingShowing Up with Heart to Connect to What Matters Most in Business and Life with Claire ByrtMost of us have a vision of what we want life to look like, how we want to feel moving through this graceful mess we call life... but sometimes we can get stuck. Stuck on the to-do lists, stuck on the demands of family life - putting everyone else first. Stuck on feeling like a failure because life is so busy and why is there just no TIME?! Stuck on that comment Jenny made over coffee yesterday that just won’t dislodge from your brain… fucking STUCK sucks! I know because I am often stuck too. That’s why I am b...
2019-08-031h 03Quintessential BeingThe Magic of Circle and Support with Imogen BaileyWe have all heard the saying "It takes a village" when it comes to raising the littles but living life as a village didn't just benefit new parents, it helped the collective to be in tune with one another, honouring uniqueness whilst working as one. We are more technologically connected than ever before trained to give feedback in the form of likes and comments, but unlike our history we have never felt so alone and isolated when it comes to community and support. The rates of diagnosed depression and anxiety in Australia alone beg the question... where has...
2019-07-2339 minQuintessential BeingParenting with Awareness and Adjustments to Raise the Littles Consciously and Calmly with Jackie HallTantrums. Back chat. Sleepless nights. Constantly wondering if your kids are ACTUALLY deaf because they never seem to hear a word you say... Aahhhhh parenting, don't you just love it?! In the tough moments our kids can make us question the very essence of ourselves. We so often think our child's behaviour reflects our inherent value, forming a direct connection between how they act with who we are as a person. This leads to constant stress, worry, anger, frustration and even sadness. But what if we looked at all these behaviours through a different lens... one that told...
2019-07-1029 minQuintessential BeingLoving the Wrong Men Too Much, Too Often.... Is Love Addiction a Thing? with Melissa EssenceGirl meets boy, girl falls in love, life is magical… girl gets triggered by unmet childhood needs, girl leaves boy to search for ‘The One’ (again) and lives unhappily ever after. Sound familiar?? Relationships are one of the most beautiful and scared things we experience here on this earthly plain, they are also the single most powerful teachers we have. For better or worse they bring out ALL THE THINGS… the unresolved emotional issues we have left over from years gone by, showing up again and again to make us whole again. Love Addiction is a thing. And believe it or not...
2019-06-2722 minQuintessential BeingRe-wiring the Connection Between Brain & Body using NLP with Liza PerksHave you ever felt like if you could just master your mind life would feel better? Our brains are the most fascinating and complex organ in the human body and to learn how to harness the power of it would be... well, phenomenal! Neuro-Linguistic Programming or NLP claims to help do just this, eliminate bad habits for good, create self-awareness and feedback that allows for easier, clearer communication with not only yourself but others too! This episode we dive into the world of the 'unconscious mind' with Liza Perks from Enhanced Life Coaching - a hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner and...
2019-06-1225 minQuintessential BeingArriving at Wholeness with Holly NunanEmbracing everything this human experience throws at us can be tough going, especially when New Age Spirituality is telling us 'happiness' is just one more affirmation away! What if you could create the space to feel everything, the entire spectrum of emotions without judgement, blame and criticism? How would that change your relationship to yourself, and others? Best selling author and Consciousness Queen Holly Nunan talks to us about arriving in wholeness. She breaks down the myths of controlling our minds and feelings that block us expressing the true essence of ourselves and publicly declares war on labelling 'negative...
2019-05-2137 minQuintessential BeingThe Dangers of Repressing Anger with Shawna BarberAnger can be a toxic, destructive and downright dangerous emotion when experienced in the wrong way, this can subsequently spark shame, guilt and fear that wreaks havoc on our physical and mental health. As women we so often receive negative messaging about the expression of this vigorously misrepresented emotion and the impact it has on our relationships, a dialogue begging to be transformed.Shawna Barber from Sacred Centre is a healing Breathwork facilitator, Mother, Spiritual Mentor and Yogi… she sits down with us to dissect the deep-seated anger of women and how to work with this powerfully po...
2019-05-1443 minQuintessential BeingDesign your Dream Life with Denise WalshDenise Walsh - a wife, Mum and entrepreneur has helped over a million people find purpose and fulfilment. She started her career as a clinical psychologist working with families at a local mental health agency which helped her find passion in guiding people to really tap into their ultimate potential and greatness. As well as her background in clinical psychology, she is a certified trainer and elite coach, who wrote the Amazon best-seller, Retire Your Husband… today she joins us talk about her new book, Design Your Dream Life. Denise Walsh: https://denisewalsh.com/Nikki O'B...
2019-05-0328 minQuintessential BeingHeart + Womb.... An Important Connection with Nadia ParisiNot just for the Mama's - so often we dismiss our wombs as annoying or painful during menstruation or for the purposes of pregnancy only but what if I told you there is so, so soooooo much more creative energy and cyclic wisdom that radiates from the womb! Nadia Parisi 'The Nourished Mum' helps women connect to the power of the heart and womb, our creation powerhouse! If you are craving authentic feminine support or guidance through fertility, pregnancy or post partum recovery... if you have a high stress, high demand job and have suppressed your energetic, creative side...
2019-04-2425 minQuintessential BeingWhy Being on Trend is So Not Cool & How Letting Go of 'Stuff' Helps Us Feel Lighter with Kathy WalkerHome is sanctuary, it is where we can escape the world and be our true selves, no judgements, approvals or opinions needed.... so why do we clutter it with Kmart trends and the latest show stopping pieces? Clearing space not just in the home but in life too is such an integral part of living harmoniously. In this episode we chat to Interior Designer Kathy Walker notorious for her big, bountiful heart, holistic approach and penchant for BOLD colour about authentically letting go, being brave and intentionally choosing the items that make home feel good for you. ...
2019-03-2932 minQuintessential BeingAncestral Female Lines and How it Affects Our Relationship to Mother with Melissa EssenceThe Ancestral Female Line affects each and every woman regardless of weather you are best friends with your Mother or not... the 'Motherwound' is an ageless affliction passed down this ancestral line, from Mother to daughter. A subliminal learned behaviour both subtle and vicious in its power. This knowledge absorbed by women in the pain, grief and sorrow arising from trying to establish our power and potential in a society that doesn’t make room for us is heavy. Patriarchal conditioning at its best. This week’s episode counsellor, healer and coach Melissa Essence tells us her personal story with...
2019-03-2924 min
Quintessential BeingReleasing Pain, Trauma & Stress Using Soul Frequency with Kim HadenLife is overwhelming at times and the pain and trauma of past can hurt our present. Traditional therapies for overcoming issues are important but can often take a lot of time and unpacking, walking back through the pain over and over again. Kim Haden, a divine human, forensic healer and intuitive reader works with souls to shift negative self belief and release pain, trauma or stress through your souls frequency. She strongly believes that everything you experience in life is held in your energy field and that we have the power to change it, vibrationally. How do we do...
2019-02-2729 min