Back To The Present

How many of us are really listening to the subtle messages we receive from our internal or external world? I sure know I’m guilty of ignorance & avoidance. 

The thing is that what we resist, persists (Carl Jung), and this persistence often returns in different shapes and sizes throughout life until we’re ready to embrace it and do something. 

Anja is someone who has developed a deep level of embracement and is an admirable example of someone willing to surrender and have a deep conversation with life. 

Super fun, loving and rich conversation with Anja, touching on the power or prayer, allowing emotions & embracing the human experience and the mystical thread in spirituality.

Connect with Anja

Instagram | anjasteensig

Website | www.anjasteensig.com

Understanding why we do the things we do ultimately starts with understanding who we are.

Both tasks can take a lifetime (or more) and it’s not always an easy endeavour as an adult or child, though it’s vital to live a joyful and fulfilling life. 

Lyn Jenkins is a clinical child psychologist and children’s author who is all too familiar with these questions and through her work she guides our little people into being who they really are.

Early intervention, supportive parenting, emotional regulation and parent-child connection are but some of the fascinating topics covered this week.

Parent or not, you’ll love this one.

Connect with Lyn 

Instagram | lifematterspsychologists

Website | bossbrainkids.com.au / lifematters.com.au 

The process of self discovery and improvement is a long one. It never really ends. It’s also not a path for everyone.

It’s my opinion that those of us courageous enough to step into the unknown and retain a beginners mindset, are those worth listening to.

Andrew certainly has both of these characteristics and much more. His knowledge and passion in psychotherapy, plant medicine, reiki, counselling and energy work offer a humble & grounded approach to living his life and serving that of others.

Plenty of little gems in this episode for you beautiful people.

Connect with Andrew

Instagram | andrew.templeofthesoul

Website | www.templeofthesoul.org

I don’t know about you, but being a human is pretty cool. All of us almost always take it for granted. It’s so easy getting caught in what’s going on in our our lives that we forget about the bigger picture.

Marc paints this picture. We are at a bit of a crossroad it seems on this planet right now. I don’t believe anyone really knows which way things will go, though I’m 101% confident us humans need to change the way we do things if we want our descendants to enjoy this amazing planet the way we can.

The work Marc and his colleagues are doing provides the tools and stimuli for those of us courageous enough to fight for everlasting love.

Connect with Marc 

Instagram | marcgafni

Website | www.marcgafni.com

We all have a North Star. A guiding light. For some of us it is a little clearer than others and for some it’s harder to see. Regardless, I believe it helps shine us in the right direction in times of forgetfulness. 

Kindness is that North Star for Susie Cameron. It is infectious & inspirational to myself and many others. In a world where all possibilities are endless, there can never be too much kindness, for both ourselves and all others. 

Susie and I spoke about acceptance, embracing change, resistance & its meaning, the universal ray healing modality, honouring all parts of ourselves, finding joy through connection and gratitude for life’s gifts & opportunities. 

Connect with Susie 

Instagram | petalsnpassiongracencompassion

Website | www.wayshowersassociation.org

Anyone lucky enough to be a parent knows damn well it’s the hardest and most rewarding thing on the planet. And if you’re a mother the ride is multiplied in many different directions. 

We weren’t taught how to do parenting at school, we mimic what we can from our own parents and make up the rest.

Fortunately these days, we all have access to the wide world web and so people like Chelsea are able to share their knowledge to those of us in need and interested.

We spoke about sibling fights & conflict resolution, highly sensitive children & emotion regulation, decision fatigue & mental load in parenting, the perinatal period & postpartum experiences and screen time guidelines & their effects on development.

Connect with Chelsea 

Instagram | mamapsychologists

Website | www.mamapsychologists.ca

We all seem to have a natural tendency for the path of least resistance, and at the same time most of us realise resistance is required for growth, both physically and mentally. It is our relationship to this resistance that I find beyond interesting and a huge difference between those doing what they love to do and those who are not.

Lachy is apart of the former. His experience in the health, fitness and business industry is highly regarded, and yet his desire to do more and keep growing & learning never seems to fade.

Amongst all order and chaos Lachy, still knows how to have fun and stay even under the pressure.

Connect with Lachy

Instagram | lachyrowston

Linkedin | Lachlan Rowston

We’ve all got stuff. Stuff is apart of life. I think we often find ourselves in a trap thinking we are the only ones going through tough times, but that simply is just not true. If we can practice this awareness we can realise just how much we’re all in this together. 

How we face and overcome our stuff is like a staircase, each step is different, some feel harder than others but each an opportunity to keep moving onto our next level.

Arne has been teaching about these steps for 30+ years so his experience and perspective is truly valued and his work is greatly appreciated.

Connect with Arne 

Instagram | arnerubinstein

Website | ritesofpassageinstitute.org

For most of my life I’ve tried to control everything with my mind. Those of you who know me, know it is very strong and I am forever grateful for that.

However, trying to control our reality with our mind is like trying to control the waves of an ocean. Pointless, futile and destine for trouble. 

Enter Jo several years back, who has taught me soooooo much about life that these jumbled up letters into words will never ever do it justice (and this podcast is just the shell of an egg). 

Just know that she helped open every single part of my being into a better direction and the gifts she offers are worth more than all the pennies, in all the money boxes, multiplied by all the grains of sand on this unbelievably beautiful planet.

Connect with Jo

Instagram | jo_rushton_

Website | joannarushton.com