Most of my life, I've wondered when will love show up. I looked for it everywhere, and yet never found it. You will hear of my wrestling of love through childhood trauma and a suicidal attempt when I was 16, where love and life showed up. In my 30s, I felt trapped and judged, and wondered where love truly was. I discovered through these events in my life that love is always here. Always present, never ending. I may give up at times, but love doesn't give up on me. Love is found between the cracks and in the making. Love unfolds beauty. Love is here for you too.

Featuring a song I wrote Under the Microscope with Ben McKinnon.

Do you struggle with fatigue? How often do you listen to what your body, mind, heart, spirit and relationships need in this moment? Fatigue is not just mental and/or physical, it can affect all or part of us. I explore what we need and how to tune in within ourselves to master rest and restoration. A free online tool I have developed to help guide you is available on the website: https://www.livingwelltalks.com.au/podcast/

One of those rare moments when everything comes together after a difficult few days. It is always worth holding on as this moment will come and we don't want to miss them. May it be encouraging to you.

We know that some physical illnesses can be cured, can mental health? This last episode of season 1 has been in the making for awhile, with a decade of learning from battling with my own mental health disorders following complex trauma, loss, abuse and DV relationships. I go through 8 vital steps that have been life changing and life saving for me. I have taught many of these to others as well and seen them move from being stuck to regaining life.

If you have gone through a traumatic experience and/or living in a pandemic with restrictions, then this is an episode to listen to. I reflect upon the movie and book by P.D. James 'Children of Men' that depicts the year 2021, where the world is facing extinction. It does send one into a complex desire to sustain and nurture our very existence. A common theme for us presently is that we wish to go back to the way things were and having lived through that desire over years following trauma, it is something that can never happen. What we can do is move forward and embrace what I have named as whole living. Four key steps to guide us towards who we can be tomorrow.

Engaging with ancient traditions along with nature, creates within us our internal life force - energy and flow. Qigong literally means our life force. Earthing brings flow and energy to us just by standing bare feet on the ground. Put these two together along with breathing and we have created a place of calm and rest, exactly what our body needs!

How often are you living with stress in your life? Do you have days where you are completely free of stress? Do you take time out to destress? This episode covers the ability that is found within ourselves to tune in and do what we need in order to destress and live a more balanced life. All activities mentioned are tools that can be utilised wherever you are: at work, at home or at play. Listening in to what our body needs is one of the most powerful things we can do on a daily basis that will change your life and turn around mental health and physical illnesses. A free tool is available for download on the website with this episode.

Breakthroughs come from stepping forward into the challenge. Purpose comes from knowing ourselves. Being present with ourselves and therefore with others, builds are self-worth, our stability and helps us to shine our light into the world. Dr Mel Baker speaks to Jonathan Moore, Founder of Legacy Coaching, about this and more. Jonathan has a background as a brain-based chiropractor with over 20 years clinical experience. In recent years, he is helping people over 35 who feel exhausted, stuck and unstable, and are suffering the effects of a world that is almost too busy to keep up with, to grow into a place of living energy, clarity and confidence. Jonathan's passion is helping people to break out of the rut and to experience a life that is full of purpose. For more information, links and tools go to: www.livingwelltalks.com.au/podcast

How do we find meaning in today's world? Do you live life to the fullest in your purpose? Or do you find something is missing? Is there disconnections in your life? There are patterns and links that orchestrate our existence today. In this episode, we will explore these disconnects in life and go on a journey of self-discovery towards finding meaning, true connection and a way forward. I will touch on new technology of Heart Rate Variability (HRV) from a personal perspective and how to overcome and build resilience.

Are you holding shame from your past? Were you told negative statements that have influenced your life? These do not have to rule your life any more. It is time to believe in yourself and become the real person you are meant to be in your story. In this episode, I share my story in being bold to face adversities and confidently proclaim I am no longer a slave to the negative words that were constantly told to me as a child.