Be The Tortoise

Welcome to the story behind my brand new meditation app 10 Minutes A Day! It is still surreal to me that a dream that I once imagined in my mind, is about to be birthed into the world in a few weeks. WHAATTT 🤭

In todays solo episode I share with you in detail my 'why' behind creating this app, what the app includes and its features and how meditation has the potential to reset you back into alignment.

Go and follow my new instagram @10_minutesaday to join the community and download the app!

Thank you for being a part of Season 3 of Be The Tortoise, I'll see you in Season 4 :)

Love, Clauds x

In todays special guest episode, we speak to Lockie, the co-founder of the 20 Talk Charity for Mental Health based in Perth WA.

I think it goes without saying that our mental health and the way we take care of our mind is something we can all find challenging at times. It is a universal conversation that is so important to have now more than ever as it creates the foundation for the way we live our lives and our overall wellbeing.

20Talk is a mental health charity that provides young adults aged 18-30 with the tools and skills to tackle life's challenges. Based out of Perth, Western Australia founders Leighton and Lockie believe in helping young adults take ownership of their mental health journey.

After loosing best mates to suicide in their early 20s, Lockie and Leighton decided to do something about the lack of engageable wellbeing education available to 20yo's.

We heard from hundreds of young adults that they felt there was a lot of great mental health information out there but it was out of touch, clunky and they didn’t know how to properly integrate all that information into their lives.

That’s why 20Talk’s operational team is run by young people for young people. All of 20Talk’s comprehensive media and training programs focus on generational relevance, technological scalability and best practice learning integration.

Personally, Lockie is very passionate about the growing attachment to phones and social media and wants to change the trajectory of where society is moving with relation to the hyper-connected world we live in. He's someone who struggles with saying no like most of us - but is learning how empowering it is to slow down, disconnect from technology and be present with ourselves in the world we inhabit. 

If something in this episode feels relatable or inspiring to you, please share it with a friend or a loved one. Talking about our mental health is vital and truly has the power to completely change someones life. 

Enjoy the episode x

20 Talk Instagram: @20_talk

In todays episode I get to speak with the one and only 7 figure discipline coach, Dijana Djukic.

I hope you are ready because this episode is really going to knock your cute little socks off. It is going to make you question yourself in ways you have never done before and uncover your shadows by revealing the truth behind your lack of energy, integrity and consistency.

Dijana Djukic blends discipline with deep self-awareness. She’s a qualified Personal Trainer, Aaruka Therapist, and Functional Medicine & Nutrition practitioner, known for helping women rebuild their bodies, mindset, and standards from the ground up. With over 8 years of coaching experience, multi seven-figure business, and thousands of lives changed, Dijana has become the go-to mentor for women who want to be hot, healed, and high performing, all at once. Her work teaches women to self-regulate, lead themselves with integrity, and stop outsourcing their power.

In this episode we cover:

- Dijanas past and the turning points in her life that caused her to confront who she really wanted to become.

- Self respect and the role it plays in building discipline

- The truth bomb behind why you don't show up for yourself and the consequences of doing so.

- How stress has an impact on staying focused on consistent

- Dijanas personal method to x5 times your discipine and your energy

- How to keep going when shit hits the fan

- Why its so important to build your base properly

and so much more

To contact Dijana go to her instagram @dijanadjukicc

I know your going to love this one xx

With an important conversation on the rise around ADHD, we chat with Melbourne based ADHD coach and educator Alannah Aiken. 

Alannah supports late diagnosed women with ADHD to understand and manage their ADHD so they can find more ease in life. She was previously a Primary School Teacher and now empowers parents with tools and strategies for their children with ADHD at school. Alannah has recently become a mum and is the living example of a powerhouse woman who is navigating it all.

In todays epsiode we discuss:

- What is the true essence of ADHD?

- How does ADHD show up across the lifespan?

- The ongoing struggle with perfectionism and becoming a chameleon

- Alannah's personal journey navigating late diagnosed ADHD

- The best ADHD friendly mindfulness practices, foods and supplements 

- How to support a loved one experiencing ADHD 

To contact Alannah:

Instagram: adhd.with.alannah

TikTok: alannah.aiken

ADHD resources:

Dirty Laundry Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/6Wtg3IV581x26UcOaillZZ?si=icVaLaL5RZiJhMryLYeg9A

The Imperfects Podcast - Janelle Booker Living with ADHD https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zaQhB4vbfQ4uywVRMvwSl?si=HQ7XxcUmSa2BE-5niOTOBw

Enjoy the episode friends xx

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

From the moment we wake up it feels like there are always 1000001 things to do. From checking emails to getting the kids to school to spending quality time with your loved ones to work and everything in between... it is hard to not get overwhelmed!

In todays solo episode with Claudia, we chat about 5 unique ways to help prevent unnecessary overwhelm in our lives whilst still functioning in the real world.

We uncover:

- Why you need to stop looking at your phone first thing in the morning.

- How to create the "Container of Success' when it comes to masculine and feminine energies

- Why evaluating your priorities is a MUST, not an option.

- Strategies for downloading your too do list out of your mind!

- The reason why we need to start addressing HOW we work and not just WHAT work we do. 

Take a big juicy breathe out and enjoy the episode xx

Join me for this 10 minute guided meditation to awaken your intention for the day 

From my heart to yours,

Claudia xx

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

Have you ever thought about seeing a therapist? Or better yet, a psycotherapist?

Zoe is a Melbourne-based psychotherapist, yoga teacher, and breathwork facilitator. She is the Director of LOOP Wellbeing (an online therapy practice), a Nike Yoga Trainer, and yoga trainer on the 28 by Sam Wood program. Zoe also co-hosts the Rushing Slowly podcast, exploring the conflicting pursuit of ambition and success alongside health and wellbeing. 

In this episode we dive into:

-  What exactly is psychotherapy and the differences between other therapy alternatives

- The most common mental health concerns in our society

- How we can learn to rush.. slowly in a very fast paced world

-  The integration between yoga and psychotherapy 

- How our breath plays the most vital role in regulating our nervous system and other important practices we can all do for our overall wellbeing

You can find Zoe at:

• Personal Instagram: @zoekleinyoga
• Business Instagram: @loopwellbeing
• Podcast: Rushing Slowly with Zoe Klein and Megan Waters

Connect with Claudia:

• Instagram @claudia_elkin
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often heavily misunderstood. We hear the words OCD thrown around so often yet, how many of us truly understand what it s like to live with? In this very special episode, we are joined with author of the book "The Joy Thief". Penny is a writer, OCD advocate, and mum of three tiny people. She has a background in media and communications and has previously worked as a communications specialist in the mental health, non-profit and health communications sectors. 

In this weeks episode with Penny, we dive into:

- Penny's personal journey with OCD being undiagnosed until the age of 31

- What people misunderstand about OCD

- Accessing suport and treatment for OCD and her approach to medication

- Mindfulness Practices that can be utilised during treatment

- How family and friends can support someone they love struggling with OCD

Enjoy the episode and lets all help raise educated awareness around OCD together!

Contact Penny: @penny_moodie

The Joy Thief Book: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Penny-Moodie-Joy-Thief-9781761068669/

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

In todays solo episode with Claudia, we tackle ways to overcome the inner critic known as out inner perfectionist!

We dive into what perfectionism really is, how it can show up in our life and six ways we can manage and work with this inner noise to overcome its power.

A good reminder for us all x

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
TikTik @claudia.elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

Jo is a specialist in healing the nervous system. She does this through expanding the hearts energy with healing touch modalities alongside her wellness retreat Project YOU. She lives in the stunning Mornington Peninsula near her favourite beaches with her young family and has curated a very special, serene healing space where she welcomes her clients and hosts her retreats, a creation of self love and finding your favourite self!

In this episode we dive into: 

• Jo's own personal struggles from a young age through communism
• Moving to Australia with her family where she continued to grow up in a very unstable family environment
• How she overcame the common narratives of not feeling good enough or accepted into our society
• How natural medicine not only healed her nervous system but her journey into healing others through touch
• Jo's retreat PROJECT YOU and the mission behind this collaboration 
• How to ground our energy when we are feeling stuck 
• Rituals we can all partake in morning and night to help us find that favourite self

You can reach Jo on
https://www.instagram.com/HealingwithJo

https://www.Facebook.com/Pamperlicious 

Connect with Claudia:
Instagram @claudia_elkin
TikTik @claudia.elkin
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@10_minutesaday

Enjoy this weeks episode my friends xx