Welcome to another episode of Kindful the Podcast!

In this episode I share about my experience recently where I've been going into the "void", the emptiness and nothingness that comes along with transitioning into a new phase and stage of life.

I hope this conversation reminds you that every season of life serves a purpose, and there is so much value to be found in each stage and phase of life, even if we can't see it while we're in it.

Letting go of who we are, who we think we are and who we were in the past can be really painful and difficult. Our minds love certainty, they love 'knowing' things and this includes the identities that we hold onto and the roles we play.

But sometimes it's necessary to let go of our attachment to these things in order to make space for something new to emerge.

I appreciate so much that I can be open and vulnerable about where I'm at in this current season of life, and I hope this helps you to feel a little less alone if you find yourself in a similar place too. Thank you so much for being here and being you.

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Welcome back to another episode of Kindful the Podcast.

In this episode I share about how I've recently realised that my obsession with 'self help' has come to a place of being unhelpful.

And while there is nothing wrong with wanting to discover new ways to heal, grow and take care of ourselves, sometimes this can perpetuate the story that who we are right now is not good enough.

I hope this serves as a gentle reminder that who you are right now is not broken, you don't need fixing. You are worthy and enough as you are, and you are free to engage with the things that feel most supportive to you, wherever you may find yourself on this journey.

As always, thank you for being here and being you. I see you, I appreciate you, and I am sending you all my love.

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Welcome to another episode of Kindful the Podcast.

In this episode I'm sharing a vulnerable and honest conversation with my husband Alex. I open up about what I've been going through lately, as I find myself in a period of transition and reinvention.

We talk about a number of topics, such as self doubt, imposter syndrome, loneliness and isolation, and how we can take care of ourselves during periods of change and upheaval in our lives.

We discuss the importance of being patient, trusting ourselves and the process, trusting the Universe and taking aligned action towards our greater vision.

I share my thoughts on how mindfulness can help us to bring awareness to the stories we may be telling ourselves that get in the way of us being who we truly are and sharing our gifts with the world. I also share how I'm being called to deepen my own personal practices, so that I can more fully embody and teach these things I know to be true to others.

Thank you so much to my incredible husband Alex for coming on here today to help me record this, for holding space for me and for being a steady support and loving presence in my life. I feel so grateful and I hope you enjoy today's conversation. Thank you for being here and being you.

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Welcome to another episode of Kindful the Podcast.

In this episode I'm sharing some gentle reminders for anyone who needs them, myself included. I will be back next week with a new topic to discuss, but for today I hope these bring you a moment of calm, and remind you that it's okay to go slowly, to take your time and to meet yourself where you are.

I hope you enjoy today's conversation. Thank you for being here and being you.

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Welcome to another episode of Kindful the Podcast.

Today I'm sharing where I'm at on my own personal path of self discovery. I'm finding myself in a bit of an 'in between' phase right now, as I learn to shed old parts of myself that no longer serve me and that I no longer wish to identify with.

As I say often, this journey is not for the faint hearted. Though I feel like if we are truly committed to discovering who we came here to be, we must allow ourselves to shift and evolve. And as part of this, we must be open to releasing previous versions of ourselves to make space for the next version of Self that is coming.

I think labels are necessary for navigating this world we live in. And yet, labels can be so limiting. There is no way we can possibly define all of the aspects of our true essence. We are all limitless, and all such unique expressions of life.

So can we learn to let go of the labels or identities that feel limiting or confining? Perhaps in letting go, we can open ourselves up to even greater possibilities than we could ever imagine.

I hope you enjoy today's conversation. Thank you for being here and being you.

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Welcome to another episode of Kindful the Podcast.

Today we're talking about a really important topic: recognising ourselves. We can be so quick to focus on what's going 'wrong' in our lives, that we lose sight of the journey and just how far we've come to get us to where we are today.

I was reminded of this last week, as I took a leisurely train trip into Melbourne CBD, and reminisced about how this time three years ago I was in a completely different place. I used to dream about the life I live today, and yet so often I find myself taking it for granted. I forget to recognise just how far I've come, and get caught up in all of the 'problems' in my life or focus on where I think I should be, instead of where I am. This is human nature.

Of course life will present us with challenges along the way, it always does. And it's our attitude towards what is happening that can determine how we move through it. Are we resisting, avoiding or judging our experience? Or are we allowing ourselves to see the opportunities for learning and growth that life is presenting us with.

I hope you enjoy today's conversation. Thank you for being here and being you.

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Welcome to another episode of Kindful the Podcast.

In this episode I'm sharing about a really important topic: forgiveness. 

I want to be really clear that when I talk about forgiveness and letting go, I'm not suggesting that we should just accept any and all behaviours. 

I believe two things can be true at once - there can be things that are completely and utterly unacceptable and unforgivable and I also believe we can find it within ourselves to come to a place of forgiveness, in order to set ourselves free from the hold these past experiences have over us.

Forgiveness isn’t condoning what happened in the past. It’s not saying we’re ‘glad’ it happened or proud of our actions or that of others. It’s recognising that holding on doesn’t serve us any more in this present moment. 

It’s recognising that we are all human and we are all imperfect. And who we are now is not who we were in the past. Forgiveness is about learning and growing from the past, and allowing ourselves to let go, in order to move forward in the present.

Forgiveness is about letting things go in order to experience more freedom and peace. 

We all deserve to be free. We deserve freedom from the pain, shame, guilt and resentment we may be holding onto from our past. We deserve to be free from anxiety, from self sabotage, from self judgement and criticism.

This can be a heavy and uncomfortable topic, so it's my intention to explore it in a really gentle way, through the lens of mindfulness, compassion and love. I hope that talking about this topic can encourage us all to reflect on how we can be more forgiving - towards ourselves and others. 

I hope you enjoy today's conversation. Thank you for being here and being you.

Go gently. xx

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Hello! Welcome to another episode of Kindful the Podcast.

In this episode I share all about meditation - what it is, why it is so beneficial, what happens when we meditate and more!

I'm very passionate about this topic, as meditation has been one of the most transformational and supportive tools in my life, and has supported me through some really challenging times. 

I'm also so excited to let you know about Calm Club, my new live meditation group. Since recording this podcast, I have decided to transition Calm Club to a free, monthly offering, instead of a paid weekly group. If you'd like to be a part of this, you can join here.

My intention is to create a safe space for us to come together, to feel more clear, calm and connected, with ourselves and with others. 

I can't wait to meditate together! 

I hope you enjoy today's conversation. Thank you for being here and being you.

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Welcome back to Kindful the Podcast!

In this episode I open up about my struggles with chronic pain, and the holistic approach I have taken to healing it. 

I share all about the various alternative and holistic health modalities I have tried over the years (there are a LOT), and share a bit about my experience with each of these. 

As a disclaimer, I am not a health professional and am in no way providing health advice, I'm simply sharing my own personal experiences and what I've learnt through this journey.

I also don't intend to discredit traditional healing practices or Western medicine in any way, I just think it's important to look at the whole picture when treating someone. I am sad to think of the amount of unnecessary meditation I took, and thousands of dollars spent on treatments that were ultimately ineffective in treating the root cause of many of my issues; stress.

I hope that by sharing my experiences, perhaps it can open up awareness around some of the alternative options out there that can help us to find a greater sense of wellbeing, and physical and emotional health. 

The wellness industry can be a confusing and complicated space to navigate, so I hope conversations like this one can shed some light on what some of these modalities involve and the benefits I've personally discovered from them.

Here's a list of the various treatments, therapies and modalities I discuss in this episode, in no particular order, along with some additional info:

Thank you as always for being here, for listening and for your continued support and love. 

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In this episode I share my thoughts on the healing and personal growth journey, and how I truly believe there is no destination or end point that we ever get to. I share a bit about where I'm at right now and how I've been experiencing challenging emotions, beliefs, self doubt and imposter syndrome.

The truth is, the journey is non linear, and there are going to be times where we can physically see and feel the growth that has happened, and there will be times where it feels less obvious - where we feel like we're taking one step forward and two steps back.

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