Self Love Podcast

“Music has always fascinated me more than any other thing. The way I write is from very personal experiences, very real experiences, probably too honest, to be honest, in lots of ways. And I’ve just finished the record here where it’s very honest. It’s all about us moving from Australia to America and the process of it all. The challenges, the great challenges of moving in a global pandemic and the world and what it is now compared to two years ago with an 8-year-old and a 2-year-old and all the uncertainty, flying into the absolute unknown and really starting all over again.” Wesley Dean

Wesley Dean, aka Wes Carr, grew up in the Sydney entertainment scene playing music from 12 years of age then signing a musical publishing deal at just 19 years of age. Incredibly talented he went on to win Australian Idol in 2008 and even though it was a huge opportunity he actually struggled winning the title as he felt he had pawned over a big part of himself. Idol was actually a crossroads moment where he felt he had to let go of his creative side and move more into the performing world.

It was a massive challenge being a TV personality too, but looking back he sees the blessings in it all and admits even though he does not particularly like the accolade of winning Australian Idol he is more than appreciative of the experience.

Everything that happened to Wes as he grew up he also sees as a huge blessing and realises now just how much music was his medicine. ‘One minute you are called the next Neil Young, the next big thing… and then when it doesn’t happen it can do strange things to you’, says Wessie. As a performer he became a people pleaser and felt he had to get the back row up otherwise in his opinion he had not done his job.

A lot of Wes’s childhood was centred around music. It became his escapism as he lived through his parent’s divorce and other personal struggles. Sometimes he says he has very vivid memories of his childhood and other times it feels very vague, but through it all music was his saviour.

Singing in public since he was 8 years old he knew how to work a crowd but then started to really internalise things. Performing is your extrovert side says Wessie, and song writing is about your introvert side. He had no idea which way he wanted to go but it fused into both with more songs and more creativity.

His idol was Michael Jackson and being the best in the business he learned to put immense pressure on himself which at times served him but of course other times it did not.

Today he is ever so grateful to be writing music and allowing his creative energy to flourish once again.

We delve into the topic of pain and joy how many hits have come from this growth and both sides. Wes believes the secret to music is the pain and joy all in one. Adele has a sense of joy when she sings but she is singing about a painful thing but you still get a release from what she sings about because she has a sense of joy in what she is doing.

‘What A Wonderful World’ is a classic example of this and could easily be sung at a wedding and a funeral. You cannot describe the unspoken magic of music like this. People’s reactions is what makes music so special knowing we all have our own experience of a song.

Music has fascinated Wes all his life and his families move to Nashville has been a chance for him to continue his love for it regardless of the timing with this pandemic.

We discuss how music and smell and how they are two incredible tools to put you in a time and place. We also talk about how much as an artist Wes has grown through many years of experiences and moments honouring his music from the past and realising how hard he has worked and how much he has grown over the years. He believes all good things come to those who wait.

Wes shares with us how each of his albums meant different things at different times. His music has no expectations and that means it can have a life of its own. He does it from a pure sense of joy rather than the pressure of streaming and following. He tries to always operate from that space creating from a pure sense. He feels he is writing for legacy, music is his diary entry for the day.

Wes suffered with depression and anxiety in his early twenty’s and explains there was one particular tipping point where he needed to get off an international flight where it felt like his spirit was going one way and his body was going the other. It was a panic attack to remember. He spent 3 months at home to ground and balance himself.

Thanks to the help, love and support of his wife Char he needed to retract and work out what he wanted to do. He learned TM transcendental meditation which he believed literally changed his brain overnight. His teacher helped him to grow through this time in his life.

When he was young, he was drawn to watching The Beatles Anthology on television and was intrigued with how they wanted to know more about the meaning of life. John Lennon thought the Maharishi would slip him the answer and give him the key! George Harrison was the one who lead them there thanks to their interest in the Indian culture, spirituality and the meditation plus the musicianship and influence of Ravi Shankar. Wes shares how he wanted to travel to India in his footsteps.

Watching the Beatles filmed in India Wes was drawn to the spirit of the place and remembered through his TM studies that he wanted to do a George Harrison show honouring his music and spirituality. He retraced his steps in India learning so much about the culture and people. It was an incredible time, he was blown away being at the exact same Ashram where the Beatles themselves had once stood.

He faced a lot of challenges whilst there including OCD and panic attacks, so this pilgrimage was as much about his own self development and understanding as it was following George Harrison. There is not a day that goes by that he does not think about the learnings and teachings. It has helped with his fear hugely and he felt it really was an incredible time. Those 4 guys from Liverpool changed the world in more ways than just music.

We talk about Wes’s journey with his amazing wife Charlotte Gregg. He feels he would never be able to do anything without her. He was not on the right trajectory when he met her so is very grateful to this day that she came into his life. Charlotte was a well renowned actress in her own right and both were very career orientated when they met. But as Wessie says… there is something within that you just know when you find the right one.

Their first-born Willow changed their lives in more ways than just becoming parents. The Sydney couple whose life was on red carpets and living a not-so-normal life had its own challenges but with each experience they personally got stronger and stronger. Both Wes and Char wear their hearts on their sleeves. He says they are a very good team. Feeling like they were on a treadmill to keep the dream alive they made the big move to the Sunshine Coast in 2015. He says as a couple they just fit together 110%.

Moving to Nashville a year ago was a huge curve ball and could probably be seen as the most stressful thing they have done in their married life. They know they are far away from everything they have ever known and add to that the fact they did it all in the middle of a global pandemic. It was a chance to start all over again in one of the hardest industries on earth, the music industry! Wes feels so blessed to have Char as a wife and feels she is a super-human making this decision one hell of an adventure.

How Wessie picks himself up when he is feeling challenged includes writing music and practicing meditation. He knows meditation is a tricky beast sometimes and for him it allows him to see outside of himself and see his problems in a compartmentalised way. He also knows it is not just meditation to make things happen. You have to take action.

He also finds self-discipline with exercise including good HIIT workouts. He appreciates structure and boundaries around the creative side of his personality.

His definition of Self Love is understanding the struggle with self-belief and even though he knows he is on this crazy path self-doubt comes up a lot and believing in his own thing is huge for Wessie. For Wes his ultimate goal is to believe in something. He shares how he sees himself really old having composed a piece of music and it is the Premier night and he is sitting there looking back on his life at all the music he has created and played knowing it has made a difference in the world. He feels creating a piece of music that could live on for many would be his definition of making it.

He has huge dreams and visions and every year as he gets older he puts more pressure on himself, however just recently working in Nashville with a friend who helped him produce his latest album due out on 22nd April, he feels like he is at home. His soul is finally saying yes we are on the right path. A lot of the expectation has quietened down somewhat but he admits he has insanely big dreams.

And he says he would rather dream than not.

Wessie shares the differences in attitude between the USA and Australia. He says in the USA anything is possible. Their attitude is let’s do it, let’s give it a go and try it.

He shares all about his new album that is more like a real theatre show, a story and narrative that flows throughout basically tracing his life and includes a letter to his boys in the future.

His final message would be that he thought he was done with music in 2017, he had resigned to the fact that it was it for him. There were no opportunities arising, he was pigeon-holed and couldn’t get out, there was no creative inspiration, the fire was going out.

It was the start of 2019 and Char and the kids went to see her family in Coffs Harbour and gave himself 10 days to see if he could find that creative spark. He had no plan and no real reason for writing music for 10 days. He knew he had to do it, there was no choice from his perspective. Those 10 days were defining and had all these songs that got him to Nashville. He says to us all to listen to that inner voice.

His favourite quote is from Niccolo Machiavelli:

You are just a tiny blip on the map, you are actually not that important… and this helps to keep your ego in check. When you think this way, it helps to create more music and for him to tell his own story. In his music world he is not that important (and that is not an insult) it is to help keep it all in check and to create a service and be a reflection for the listener. In telling his story it helps to tell other people’s stories.

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If there is one way to describe the exquisite virtues of Vetiver (Vetiveria zizanoides) it would be a very grounding oil. Extracted from the root it has a very deep, smoky and earthy aroma much like Sandalwood and Patchouli. Not everyone is drawn to Vetiver at first but as it grows on you some describe it as the scent of Mother Earth.

Vetiver is a base note often used in earthy and oriental perfumes as the fixative. It blends beautifully with many oils in particular frankincense, geranium, jasmine, lemon, lavender, orange, rose and ylang ylang. It is used in skincare cosmetics and body moisturisers, room fresheners, soaps, oils and as a flavoring agent in beverages, sorbets and food stuffs.

Throughout history the roots, when dried, have been interwoven with floor matting and window coverings to give a warm fragrance and to deter insects. It is also used to thatch rooves of earthen houses and mattresses.

It is considered an emblem of vitality and has aphrodisiac qualities. Considering most sexual problems are more about the psychology of the brain than the physiology this oil has been found to help with a loss of libido and impotence. Using it in a vaporizer or diffuser with oils of ylang ylang, patchouli and orange could well bring a whole lot more fun and adventure to the bedroom!

Vetiver is considered a classic oil for exhaustion whether it is caused by physical, mental or emotional burnout. It can help soothe feelings of anger, irritability and hysteria. Due to its grounding and centering qualities it can be used with lavender, neroli and frankincense to help reduce levels of stress and tension.

It is a wonderful oil to help treat PMS or any sense of lack of purpose or not being good enough. And is known to be especially helpful during menopause due to its balancing effect on hormone secretion. Vetiver is antiseptic, an immune-stimulant, antispasmodic and is anti-parasitic. It may also help with muscular aches and pains, arthritis and rheumatism especially when blended with oils like eucalyptus, geranium and lavender.

In skincare Vetiver is considered deeply nourishing and regenerating. It is excellent to add a drop to your moisturizer for dry, dehydrated or flaky skin and wonderful to help prevent premature aging and cracked heels. Its cicatrisant properties make it excellent for treating stretch marks and toning the skin.

Vetiver is known as the oil of abundance. If you are trying to sell a home use it in a diffuser or a vaporizer with a citrus and floral oil for a positive result. If you are looking for more love, wealth and better health then make sure a daily drop of Vetiver is a part of your daily rituals!

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‘I just always had this fascination with managing my mind. My mind feels like it is this thing that wants to race off in all these directions and I have to try to kind of control it. And understand it, to be able to control it.’

Michael Maidens is just like anyone else and admits he is blundering his way through life doing the best he can. Completing a computer science degree he remained fascinated in human psychology. He walked through life with an experience of gratitude and loved seeing how he could help people to get the most out of their life. An amazing tennis player and mind expert he has learned how much the mind can race off in all directions. The power lies in controlling it and then in understanding it, to do so.

This remarkable soul actually remembers his birth and even leaving his body as he died or felt he died in birth. He thinks this is his realisation of understanding the dimension of time and cannot always explain how things happen and as a consequence likes to take a very inquisitive approach to life.

Michael understands how our experiences can determine who we are. He believes our experiences also grow us as a soul, and we are all part of a much bigger more amazing phenomenal experience with the opportunity to grow and develop each and every day. We can take these lessons beyond the wonder of the stars, we are all fractals, cells within a system whether we go bigger or smaller.

Michael reminds us to remember that what we feel is actually true and real and that it is important to acknowledge that with permission removing their thinking head and into the heart. Our mind wraps logic around the way we understand things but what we feel is actually the truth and the more we act on that feeling the more true life is.

Big resistances occur when we get into a state of fear and anxiety. The lens turns away from our mission and we become very I, I, I. This makes the world feel very small as we internalise too much. The first thing to do is to get outside and just look at the stars. Stare at a tree and get curious as to how it is forming. Sit there in that fascination when stressed. This takes the emphasis away from ourselves as we try and become fascinated with the world around us instead.

When it comes to story and drama sometimes Michael feels a little uncomfortable-ness actually helps us to make progress. Our world is so cushy that sometimes we have to manufacture this uncomfortableness.

Michael shares how he was a very good tennis player and how it became a direct metaphor to his life. He did a lot of his personal growth playing tennis. In this game he says there is nowhere to hide. How you show up as a partner and player is how you can show up in life. The results are based on just you. It can be a lonely place however, a place where there are disappointments, anger and frustration.

What he learned is the longer he held onto his frustration, mistakes and anger the more points it would cost him. The momentum of the match can swing back the other way too the moment you change that state.

He talks about the fine line between arousal and anxiety with two philosophies. He talks about sports psychology and peak performance and optimal state. You need an element of challenge to be engaged. He talks a lot about fear which he believes is the gap around what you believe you can do and what needs to be done.

You are actually more capable than you give yourself credit for and he calls this your attention fear. It is a filter than brings you into a space to perform.

Michael says we must remember we are also unique. There is only one of you. No matter how many ideas or books or roles or saying the same information there is actually only one YOU! If we think in an abundant way there is enough people who will resonate with the way you say it and want from you.

Whatever trauma or experiences you have been through Michael is all about asking how you can show up and help other humans to navigate their way through their challenges and experiences.

When you ever find yourself asking who am I? How can I help? That is just you being human, an empathetic soul. It shows humbleness and beauty and connection. Michael shares a story he told his daughter Ebony in the context of her feeling like she didn’t know the answer to something and not sure to have a go.

It is human nature to be more likely to help the person who always tries, the person who is having a go. This is what Michael sees in business. Just start. Try your hardest to give it your best. Something in motion has energy.

Michael gives an incredible description of ‘The Hero’s Journey’ by Joseph Campbell which is a philosophy with visuals that many of us go through. All characters in a movie follow this journey. There is the hero, the sidekick, a mentor, the temptress… and the challenge is the call to adventure. The adventure is not necessarily a fun journey but it could be about looking at a problem in a different way. When you accept the call you leave the ordinary world. He explains the Dark Knight of the Soul in hitting rock bottom. In his movie he created, The Abundance Code, one of the contributors says it is actually the Dark Knight Of The Ego. It is the ego that is holding onto something. How is the ego holding you in this soul and keeping you somewhat trapped?

We all go on our own Hero’s Journey and we can even have several running at the same time. We slay dragons, take the elixir and in fully surrendering we can find the treasures to come out the other side a bigger, better version of ourselves… ready for the next adventure.

His definition of Self Love is interesting in analysing the separation of self and love. Self-love is to fully own who you are. It is about being YOU and when you do you attract other good souls. There is graciousness in owning who you are. True self-love is frequency and when you tap into that you are floating. It is the graciousness and happiness to also be wrong.

Michael challenges us to ask often ‘what would love do?’ especially through this pandemic. There is a lot more growth to happen in his humble opinion. As humans we are being really forced to look at and not turn a blind eye to the things that have been happening not just in the past few years but for a long time. You cannot not see this now. He believes there is a lot going on and that we are not through it just yet. He has taken the approach to be accepting that things will not go on forever but is also not in a big hurry. The world is very much in flux at the moment. He is happy to keep things simple for now and is ok at reminding us all to be present.

He recommends going through this pandemic and life itself with enquiry. And looking at the beauty of discovery and what it is trying to tell us.

He recommends the best way to protect yourself right now is to see this as life. You can apply this to many things. Action is in two different modes of operation. Either running away or running towards something. When we run away we act in a certain way. If you run towards something you will act differently and the thing you may have been running away from will disappear. Start running efficiently!

Michael recommends embalming yourself in 3 projects a week:

Exercise project

Don’t be in such a hurry to have something short term in much the same way as going down a one way street… do it with care.

People holding onto the past so much thinking things will go back to how they were. But if people can just start to double check your thinking. Wanting things back to how they were is not going to happen. So, we need to allow ourselves to grieve and appreciate the benefits in this. In this process you can surrender with power. Surrender the old story. Let go of the old version of ego and what life was. At some point vulnerability what now is to be true?

Fear makes people do strange things. How you show up as a human is the one thing you can control. How you BE human. Own yourself (self-love) is standing in your strength. Use deep thought and not careless narrative to be that. Even through this pandemic there are some incredible humans finding each other and there is the opportunity to build new.

In Michael’s work he helps people to create an irresistible offer, how you see life and what got you to here. He gets you to look at who are the people you have helped in the past? What do people ask you at the friendly BBQ and what is it you LOVE to do? He teaches people how to wrap this up and LOVE their offer and their positioning. He shows people how to focus on giving customers an amazing experience.

His favourite quote is: ‘Everyone is always doing the best they can with what they’ve got.’

If you would like to know more about what Michael here is a little more about him.

Over the past 10 years Michael has built a business and lifestyle around helping knowledge based businesses reach and impact millions of people online.

Website: https://www.michaelmaidens.com/

The Abundance Code Movie: Go to Gaia https://www.gaia.com/

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If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com

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Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it!

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‘That was a hell of whirlwind of coming back to that concept of trust and trying to make sense of things when you are right at the coal face and exhausted and sleep deprived and carrying the emotions of everyone around you who love you and care about you. So that was a real process of trust just trusting that this was what was meant to happen for us, and for Sage, but also leaning in on practicing exactly what we preach.’

Tim Leeming is a new father, husband, brother, son, good mate, nutritionist and chiropractor.  Tim lives by a mantra that although we cannot all live in nature, we can live more naturally.  He loves working with people, helping them to align their habits and lifestyles with the laws of nature, to detoxify and simplify life, health and wellbeing.  Most importantly, Tim strives to lead by example with his teachings, his own way of living, and lately has learned how to believe in the process of trust.

TJ Leeming grew up in the south of the South Island of NZ in Invercargill. With a huge involvement in an outdoor life and participating in all sports he spent a lot of time eventually involved in Rowing. It began to take up most of his time alongside rugby union and throughout these competitive years TJ developed a love of the human body and how it worked at its best for optimum performance.

He got into doing an exercise science degree and happened to be at a careers conference where he heard Dr Phil McMaster speaking on chiroproactic which TJ explains means Chiros – a Greek latin word for hand and Practic – to do. He was so encapsulated he left Otago University to study Chiropractic in Auckland. One year later he decided to have some time out and then returned to finish his exercise science degree.

His best mate Callum was traveling to Perth and invited him to come for the Summer. On a whim he moved and started getting adjusted by him. He saw how passionate and happy and sought after he was. It was a sign to go back to chiropractic and complete this degree. After a fun gap year where he travelled through Europe, he eventually returned to NZ to pick up and complete his chiro studies. He had 3 more years to go of that and it was during this time he properly connected with Casie O’Meara who was also completing her chiropractor degree.

Once they completed their degrees Casie and TJ moved to Adelaide working together and eventually as was always planned they moved back to the Sunshine Coast to settle.

TJ opens up about how much personal growth he has done over the past ten years. He has followed the Vedic philosophy and realises that all transformations may not occur in each lifetime. The path to enlightenment is when your soul keeps coming back until it figures it all out, embodying each journey.

A strength of TJ is asking for help or latching onto people smarter and wiser than he is always wanting to learn. He feels incredibly blessed to have met some extraordinary souls and to be a part of the O’Meara clan. He believes some of it is luck and explains his thoughts around nature vs nurture and the neurological imprinting in the first 3, 5 and 7 years.

TJ also considers the essence of growing up in NZ and Australia and the energy of a culture from both countries.

The concept of trust to TJ is having a bigger concept of what you think is God, Source, Universe, Divine… and a trust in the greater intelligence makes it so much easier to let go and surrender control. As a young man marrying, starting a family and beginning a new business he has had to trust that concept and believe in the greater good.

We then have a huge conversation about TJ’s beautiful daughter and her dramatic birth in May 2021. TJ shares very openly Sage Grace’s journey and how his own personal growth was catalysed and accelerated thanks to her birth.

Casie and TJ had planned a homebirth. And this little poppet arrived very quickly only to discover when she was born she was flaccid and had no tone… they administered CPR, had the ambulance arrive and were hospitalised. They were told she had brain damage and needed to transfer to Brisbane to be ‘put on ice’ laid on colling mats to 32.2 degrees to slow any damage to her brain. It was a hell of a whirlwind and really tested TJ’s belief in TRUST.

Leaning in on the power of chiropractic care, love, affirmation, sound, essential oils, aromatherapy, divine intervention and in particular Dr Simon Floreani who is an incredible man spending a lot of time on the phone guiding and supporting this precious family. One suggestion he had was to get his hands on some pure Damask Rose Oil as it is a potent nervous system stimulant. And it just so happened that I was in Brisbane with some pure Rose Oil on me! This beautiful couple videoed wee Sage’s reaction to the oil placed on the base of her neck. It is quite simply a miracle.

It was at 16 days Casie and TJ drew a line in the sand and insisted they were to take her home. Apart from breastfeeding this little poppet was doing everything she was meant to going from strength to strength. This incredible couple continued with an arduous, tumultuous, and exhausting journey to lead this little baby to be able to breastfeed. They used light therapy, chiropractic care, sound healing, affirmations, oils… everything.

TJ talks about the male approach of wanting to DO, to fix the problem and it was so hard for him to literally do nothing but BE there for them both. It was a huge steep learning curve. It was at week 13 Sage gave Casie the best birthday gift of all when she latched on and started breastfeeding. And today this incredible little girl is strong and healthy and thriving.

We talk a lot about the vitalistic approach to healthcare as opposed to the mechanistic approach and how both philosophies sit in the world in particular for acute medicine there is no better place to be but in Western medical care. Beyond an emergency there are far better places to be. In fact, statistically it might be dangerous to stay in that model of care beyond an emergency.

The strength for them both came from leaning in on their mentors and support and an overriding method of trust. Ones’ to bend the rules they were constantly asking questions to understand the logic of the hospital care. TJ questions what particular model’s are right or wrong. They navigated Sage’s care with logic and feeling into it and TJ honours the support of Simon, Dr Mark Postles, Dr Sarah Farrant and family.

TJ believes love is completely foundational. You cannot truly heal without a foundation of love. TJ believes Sage chose them as parents and have always loved the name Sage. As a lover of words and finding meaning in words TJ explains that the name ‘Sage’ is all knowing, all wise, omnipotent, healing and cleansing. And how amazing it is that she has fulfilled her namesake.

TJ believes the definition of self-love is largely around acceptance. Especially as a male to accept love, compliments, praise, thanks, challenge and accept love into your life from others and then also being able to accept the responsibility and accountability that comes with the work required to unpack the subconscious imprinting in the first 7 years. To elevate through those levels of consciousness and to have a higher human experience you have to have a willingness to unpack yourself and your world view. It is accepting the responsibility of that as well as accepting love from others. And then we can begin to love ourselves which is just a journey home.

We talk about guiding TJ’s generation through these uncertain times and his advice would be to start at home and with self. Self-love, self-acceptance is showing up in the best possible way as it has to come from the ground up. It’s like that line. ‘It’s just one straw… said 7 billion people!’ It can ripple out if just 7 billion people could make that shift.

If there is an opposing force to love and we call it fear TJ advises that we take a step back. He says if in doubt, zoom out. Challenge or a negative comment is not necessarily an invitation to engage. Observe more. Listen more. Perhaps not engaging in every little thing, could mean that things might look a little different.

How to mitigate and overcome fear there are plenty of little tools we can use. Maybe not using technology for the first hour of your day. Starting the day with gratitude. You cannot live in fear with an attitude of gratitude. Get detailed on it. Do breathwork to help clear the noise, it strips us back to our essence and you see fear dissipate. Meditation helps too. TJ recommends going through your contacts list and pick one person a day to randomly complement someone or let them know you love them. Tell them something you love about them, just connect with them for no other reason but to share love.

Your default mode is to be fully healthy, vibrant and well. If you are anything but this, you have simply drifted from your default. Do things you are most likely to keep doing. Compliance is a massive element. If you are more likely to keep doing it, it will work! Start small, do achievable things. And sometimes you need help and assistance to do that which is completely ok too.

There is an unhealthy extreme of compliance and discipline but there is a need especially in the world we live in with distraction, instant gratification and desire. But it is easier than people think.

TJ has a beautiful message to the people he appreciates and loves… He says he is not done with any of them yet. He wants to continue to learn, to make mistakes and fail and will be that frustration in their life. He also promises to give a valuable return and exchange! The list is hugely long.

TJ’s 2022 message to you is to step back, breathe, observe, lean into challenges but not without observing first. Trust that you have got this far and things will be ok. It is a time for resolutions or the fact the date changes doesn’t mean to be hard on yourself. Tomorrow is a new day or better still this afternoon is a new afternoon. Not too big expectations so you are likely to stick to. Move forward slowly with intention.

His favourite quotes are:

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Kind” said the boy.

Charlie Mackesy

“What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy. “Help”, said the horse.

Charlie Mackesy

“Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.”

TS Eliot

‘We’re all just walking each other home.’

Ram Dass

If you are interested in TJ’s new beta program being launched then please make contact via any one of the following links.

Links to follow:

Website: https://cooloolafamilychiropractic.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tj.leeming/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gympieschiropractor/

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THANKYOU FOR LISTENING… If you would like to share your feedback on this podcast please head to my Facebook and Instagram pages below. Thanks so much if you take the time to give me a 5-star rating on iTunes so that others find this podcast easily and I sincerely appreciate all of your feedback and comments. It makes it all worthwhile as I know this podcast can plant a seed where big things can indeed grow!

If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com

BRAND NEW ‘ESSENTIAL SELF CARE WEEKEND’ LIVE EVENT with Kim Morrison

Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it!

Click here for more information and locations for your Standard or VIP ticket – https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/

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The Art Of Self Love – https://twenty8.com/product/the-art-of-self-love/

Self-Love & Wellness Mentoring Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/

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Download our End Of Year Reflections Chart here

Happy New Year to you! As we farewell 2021 here is a chance to take heed and reflect on the year that was and set your intentions for a year that will be in 2022.  And in this podcast I have included a couple of ways to do this.

I personally want to thankyou for being on the Self-Love Podcast journey. It has been a hugely inspirational year and I am so grateful to have brought to you our amazing guests and quickies each week.

What the New Year brings to you will depend a great deal on what you bring to the New Year.  It is neither an end nor a beginning, but a going on. You are never too old to reinvent yourself.

Make this the year you say I WILL be stronger, braver, kinder and unstoppable. Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.

I am also attaching the Reflections Chart for you to take some time and ponder over some very important questions that could help you to see how much you achieved and what goals you would love to set yourself for the new year. This is a beautiful thing to do with your partner, your kids and your family. Enjoy the process.

You could also opt to take out a blank piece of A4 paper and fold it in half and half again 5 times. When you open the page back up you will notice you have 32 squares on one side and 32 on the other. Your job is then to fill out all 64 squares with dreams, intentions and goals you would love to achieve in 2022.

It could be small things like do a calligraphy course or attend a weekend cooking school. Or they could be big goals like buy your first home, meet the love of your life or upgrade your car. Be specific and remember no goal is too big. Put everything down on this sheet of paper. Then, this time next year you could pull this out and tick off the ones you achieved and place the ones you didn’t onto next years sheet. We all know goals change so it’s important you allow yourself to be fluid, adapt to what is and surrender to the beautiful process.

And finally, I just want to say THANKYOU from the bottom of my heart. Thank you to my special ,amazing and incredible guests, my precious family and YOU! You, my friend are the reason I do this podcast and you are what makes me feel so grateful to be on this ride.

Happy New Year you beautiful soul. Here’s to remembering all we can learn from this past year and here’s to us all remembering that love will always override fear and it truly is the answer to all your worries and concerns. Self-love is the ultimate gift to yourself. It is what makes you whole. And it is your ultimate responsibility. Wishing you peace, love and laughter in the New Year.

Big hugs and lots of love

Kim xx

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If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com

BRAND NEW ‘ESSENTIAL SELF CARE WEEKEND’ LIVE EVENT with Kim Morrison

Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it!

Click here for more information and locations for your Standard or VIP ticket – https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/

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The Art Of Self Love – https://twenty8.com/product/the-art-of-self-love/

Self-Love & Wellness Mentoring Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/

Essential Oils 101 Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/essential-oil-101

Kim Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/

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‘There will be a level of self-doubt that’s created in all human beings, that’s the mind. And I think along the journey, the Universe gives us opportunities to wake up and opportunities to return to centre and to really realise what’s within us. And if you’re truly to sit in peace, in silence, and think about what you could do, or who you could be, if you didn’t let all of the shit stop you. If you just let go of all the stories, let go of the opinions of others, if you just did what you truly wanted to do and went after it, you could do it.’ Jordan Potts

Jordan Potts is a remarkable soul who has been through a hell of a lot in his 28 years. High on drugs and waking up in hospital after falling ten metres out of a tree he realised that was the turning point, a second chance. It was the wake-up call of his life and an opportunity to come clean, find himself and return to centre.

In a world full of technology that is advancing in progression like never before, one of Jordan Pott’s greatest values is actually Nature and Connection. And he loves nothing more than connecting with people in person! He believes it is so important to stay as connected as much as possible and took advantage by being in person for our interview today.

He started life as a happy go lucky kid… an ENFP, a super hero! Up until 11 years of age his family felt like it was the perfect picture. Then there was that one night when his dad told him he was leaving and their parents were splitting up. He had no idea how to process the anger, guilt, frustration and shame, but these feelings had a massive impact on his life and how he chose to do things moving forward.

He went into the sport of Rugby League to quite literally break people, only the problem was he was the one that ended up being more broken. He continued to doubt his ability and self. And got to a very lost point where he did not enjoy life at all. At 16 years of age, he was overweight, lost, full of anger and shame.

He found he was drawn to some older friends which lead him to doing many different drugs and drinking all the time. Taking drugs helped him to believe he was a super-hero again full of life, partying and doing all sorts of things that lead him into a dangerous place including 3 or 4 day benders. He got to a point where he was very distracted from himself.

Jordan became dependent using drugs on the weekends to access what he believed was happiness. However, he also realised this was only temporary. He was heavily addicted to drugs and got to a point where he became a burden to many and in very toxic relationships. It skyrocketed out of control.

He woke one day to the beeps of a machine in hospital after climbing 10 metres up a tree high on drugs at a Splendour Festival. He fell badly injuring his back and having an epileptic fit. His dad was right there beside his bed as he woke.

He realised he was in trouble, that he had to rebuild his life and rediscover himself where he could simply love life again without the drugs and toxic relationships. He moved to Melbourne with the intention to do nothing but learn about the body and do it completely sober, no partying, no girls… just reading, learning and listening to podcasts for six months.

He explains how this amazing woman walked into the gym one day but did not want to be that ‘creepy trainer’ stalking on the gorgeous women in the gym. But he knew if he did not ask this woman out, he could miss the most amazing opportunity of his life to connect.

One thing led to another, and that move was his opportunity to form an amazing life-long connection with Nicola that has manifested into an incredible relationship and their first baby Indigo being born just a few months ago.

Jordan believes every single human being is born with a spark beyond the labels, beliefs and conditionings… somewhere along the way it may dim due to the experiences of life, but he says there is that potential in everyone.

As a parent he knows he cannot protect his son from scary experiences and he is well aware that self-doubt will be part of his human experience. We need not be afraid as the Universe gives us opportunities to wake up and opportunities to return to centre.

Around the right people and the right environment, you do not need a near death experience or a massive Universal call. You can truly nurture your potential and wake up to it with love.

You should put yourself first and your environment should be second largest dictator of your potential. Put yourself in environments that will really nurture and harness what is within you.

Our greatest experiences and ability to wake up is within us all and Jordan explains how he feels now as a dad wanting to protect his son and any future children he has. He says this allows each of us the ability to surrender to the ultimate life experience. What is important is creating the most safest environment he can. It is all about perspective too. As soon as we change the way we look at things the way we see things change. It’s about encouraging and embodying for himself the experiences of life. He accepts pain is inevitable. So long as he can teach his son to love himself that’s what truly matters.

Jordan says he wants to embody his beliefs. A smart person doesn’t tell you they are smart. A tough person doesn’t tell you they’re tough. A rich person doesn’t tell you they’re rich. There is no reason to tell. Just embody it.

Jordan wants to embody the things he hopes his son will experience. He also appreciates his experience of fatherhood is about allowing his own emotional experiences to unfold naturally too.

If his son is in a safe container to express his emotions and thoughts, then that would be Jordan’s greatest wish.

There is so much self-love lacking in many in this world. Confidence is an incredible skill and ability for the human experience. Confidence and Cockiness – is a very fine line but a distinct line. Confidence is when you love and believe in yourself but not at the expense of others. Cockiness is being better than because… it is about pulling others down to feel better. It is a survival state.

His definition of Self Love is almost a reminder to come back to yourself and to accept everything you have been blessed with. Your flaws your triggers your insecurities, everything that is wrong with you that makes you human as soon as you accept that, you become more full of love. We live in a society to give our love to everyone else and to help others, that’s not a lack, but it changes when you give that back to yourself. What I am not and accepting who I am. And when you release those shackles, you will find you can love others more.

When you are judging others that is an insecurity within self. Or they may be doing something outside of your values. Or you may just not vibe their vibe. Loving people you don’t think you can love is where the growth lies.

Knowing when to express parts of yourself can be key to minding yourself. Finding your true self is unpacking and expressing yourself in a safe space. Surrounding yourself with amazing people, mentors and the right culture of people who help you to see things differently. Seeing life with a different lens allows you to see a different world.

We talk a lot around the power of understanding your values and the importance of being clear on them which allows you to step into the right environment and embodying them. If you are struggling, you need to give yourself time and safe space to find your way through.

Set amazing goals, visualise what you want and then seek after people who have embodied it and go after their values beliefs and actions.

Jordan explains how they set up his amazing gym Exalto and the important values and ethos he has created to attract the right people. He wanted the gym to be a fertile place, a place for self-love and an integration of mind, body and lifestyle. If the fitness industry is all about health Jordan questions why they do not approach a more holistic approach and build all areas of a good life into the whole program.

Jordan believes it is important to look at moving towards more of what you want rather than running away from what you don’t want. Get into a place of peace and presence and then ask what you truly value.

There are so many beautiful questions in this podcast and the way Jordan answers them will give you huge and incredible insight. His experiences and level of maturity will blow you away.

He shares when he slips off the path, how important it is important to let go of what should be, but notice what is actually happening in a space of awareness. Notice how you feel, what is happening, and why? Addressing how you are behaving from a place of how you are feeling rather than judgement can be so much more helpful.

Jordan shares even being healthy can be an addiction, and noticing the expectations we place on ourselves when we have healthy rituals can be a limitation. If it ever causes a negative result through resentment, then that may need your attention and awareness.

His advice to our listener is if you are worried about someone you care about just share openly. For men to see other men come from a place of drugs, alcohol, sex, abuse, fights and all that shit, that is so fear and survival driven to then step into a place of being calm, loving and strong… powerful not forceful. It is not about telling men what they need to do, it is just giving people permission to access more love.

Love is not a common topic in an intimate way for many men, often it can be seen as queer or gay in a negative way. But it is encompassing all that can be, to let the guard down and be the beautiful example of strength, power, presence, protection and nurturing. Get back to being grateful men, men of service and enjoying their own internal world.

A beautiful podcast with a remarkable human.

His favourite quote is from: Dr Darren Manser

Love everyone and everything, including yourself!

Links to follow:

Website: https://www.exalto.com.au/

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanpotts_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/exaltoholistichub

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THANKYOU FOR LISTENING… If you would like to share your feedback on this podcast please head to my Facebook and Instagram pages below. Thanks so much if you take the time to give me a 5-star rating on iTunes so that others find this podcast easily and I sincerely appreciate all of your feedback and comments. It makes it all worthwhile as I know this podcast can plant a seed where big things can indeed grow!

If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com

BRAND NEW ‘ESSENTIAL SELF CARE WEEKEND’ LIVE EVENT with Kim Morrison

Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it!

Click here for more information and locations for your Standard or VIP ticket – https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/

PODCAST SPONSOR:

Twenty8 Essentials – https://twenty8.com/

DISCOUNT CODE:

Discount Code for SLP Listeners – selflovepodcast

LINKS:

Twenty8 Essentials

Website: https://twenty8.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twenty8essentials

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twenty.8.essential/

The Art Of Self Love – https://twenty8.com/product/the-art-of-self-love/

Self-Love & Wellness Mentoring Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/

Essential Oils 101 Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/essential-oil-101

Kim Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/

Kim Morrison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimMorrisonTraining

MUSIC INTRO & OUTRO

Many thanks to Wes and Charlotte Carr – https://wesleydeanmusic.com/

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As we venture towards the end of the year I not only want to thankyou for being a part of the Self-Love Podcast journey, I am hoping you will get some time to just reflect and take a moment to look at how you can get through the festive season with a loving intent for your self-care. I know some will feel exhausted and overwhelmed, some may feel alone and not so great, so now is the perfect time to assess your daily routines, build resilience and make self-care priority.

Self-care has been defined as a term described where someone takes care of their own physical, mental, and emotional health.

There are many forms self-care can take. It could be getting enough sleep or grounding yourself outside for a few minutes.

Self-care is vital for building resilience and tenacity towards the stressors in life that you can’t control. When you’ve taken steps to care for your mind and body, spirit and soul, you are able to live your best life.

Unfortunately, however, many people view self-care as a luxury, rather than a necessity. And then find they are unable to deal with inevitable challenges or problems as well as they could.

Self-care isn’t just about finding ways to relax or switch off. It’s about taking care of yourself mentally, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. It is important to find a balance that allows you to support each of these areas. Sometimes you might need more self-care in one area to restore balance or a combination of a few to help get you back to homeostasis.

1.   Physical Self-Care

You need to take care of your body if you want it to run well. There’s a strong connection between your body and your mind. When you’re caring for your body, you are caring for your mind and you will find the more you do this the more you’ll think and feel better too.

Physical self-care includes how you’re feeding your body, how much sleep you’re getting, how much physical movement you are doing, and how well you’re caring for all of your physical needs.

When it comes to physical self-care, you can ask yourself questions to see whether there might be some areas you could improve on:

• Are you getting adequate sleep?

1. Social Self-Care

Being social is key to self-care. But, sometimes it can be hard to make time for friends and family especially when life is busy.

Close connections are important for your well-being. The best way to cultivate and maintain close relationships is to put time and energy into those relationships.

The key is to figure out what you need and then build enough time in your schedule to have the ideal social life.

To assess your social self-care, consider:

• Are you getting enough face-to-face time with your friends?

1. Mental Self-Care

The way you think and the things that you’re filling your mind with greatly influence your psychological well-being.

Mental self-care includes doing things that keep your mind sharp, like puzzles, or learning. You might find reading books or watching movies that inspire you feeds your mind.

Mental self-care also involves doing things that help you stay mentally healthy. Practicing self-compassion and acceptance helps you maintain a healthier inner dialogue or to make friends with that inner voice.

Here are a couple of questions to consider when you think about your mental self-care:

• Are you making enough time for activities that mentally stimulate you?

1. Spiritual Self-Care

Nurturing your spirit does not necessarily have to involve religion. It can involve anything that helps you develop a deeper sense of meaning, understanding, or connection with the universe, source, soul or spirit.

Whether you enjoy meditating or attending a religious service, or praying, spiritual self-care is important.

As you consider your spiritual life, ask yourself:

• What questions do you ask yourself about your life and experience?

1. Emotional Self-Care

It’s important to have healthy coping skills to deal with uncomfortable emotions like anger, anxiety, fear and sadness. Emotional self-care may include activities that help you acknowledge and express your feelings regularly and safely.

Whether you talk to a partner or close friend about how you feel, or you set aside time to help you process your emotions, it’s important to incorporate emotional self-care into your life. This is where having a coach or mentor can be the best investment you ever make.

When assessing your emotional self-care strategies, consider these questions:

• Do you have healthy ways to process your emotions?

So Why Is Self-Care Important?

Having effective daily self-care routines shows a number of important health benefits that can include:

• Reducing anxiety and depression

Having a purpose in life can certainly help you to feel more connected and add years to your health and wellbeing.

An effective self-care plan should work into your life and your needs. It needs to be something created by you, for you.

As you create your self-care plan, the following steps can be helpful:

• Assess your needs

Don’t forget the Essential Self-Care Weekend is a fantastic way to immerse yourself into better self-care routines and rituals. Check it out here: https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/

Merry Christmas to you my beautiful listener, I sincerely wish you and your loved ones a very special festive season and wonderful happy new year. Thank you for being on this ride with me xx

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THANKYOU FOR LISTENING… If you would like to share your feedback on this podcast please head to my Facebook and Instagram pages below. Thanks so much if you take the time to give me a 5-star rating on iTunes so that others find this podcast easily and I sincerely appreciate all of your feedback and comments. It makes it all worthwhile as I know this podcast can plant a seed where big things can indeed grow!

If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com

BRAND NEW ‘ESSENTIAL SELF CARE WEEKEND’ LIVE EVENT with Kim Morrison

Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it!

Click here for more information and locations for your Standard or VIP ticket – https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/

PODCAST SPONSOR:

Twenty8 Essentials – https://twenty8.com/

DISCOUNT CODE:

Discount Code for SLP Listeners – selflovepodcast

LINKS:

Twenty8 Essentials

Website: https://twenty8.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twenty8essentials

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twenty.8.essential/

The Art Of Self Love – https://twenty8.com/product/the-art-of-self-love/

Self-Love & Wellness Mentoring Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/

Essential Oils 101 Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/essential-oil-101

Kim Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/

Kim Morrison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimMorrisonTraining

MUSIC INTRO & OUTRO

Many thanks to Wes and Charlotte Carr – https://wesleydeanmusic.com/

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“Our generation of women have been served up layer upon layer of diet culture, damaging diet culture information. Well-meaning relatives and friends making comments about their looks for years and years. Trashy magazines always talking about you know… picking apart a woman’s cellulite, which is a perfectly natural thing, through to the ridiculous, ‘Lose 10kgs by Saturday’ headlines. So many of us, myself included had to pick apart. Where has that all come from? Why is that what we think about ourselves? And it is layer upon layer of BS, because that’s not health, that’s not self-love.”  Nikki Parkinson

If you choose work that brings you joy and your overall reason for doing it continues to bring you joy, then it is definitely worth getting up each day! In this podcast Nikki Parkinson explains how she left the safety of a career in journalism at the age of 41 to successfully branch out into unknown territory for a world in fashion and blogging. The key to her success was community and connection and allowing women to peel back the layers of BS to be themselves no matter what their age, shape or size.

Nikki says she loves to chat and loves communication and what she saw in 2008 that Facebook was just starting a business page. She knew she wanted to continue to write and communicate with her audience which is where her blog sat and the social media was the amplification of this connection and sharing. She saw the possibility of creating a community via Twitter and Facebook and it was outstanding in that time to take a chance and connect even more.

She has cultivated a community of like-minded women and it fills her cup connecting other business-women together. She believes the sharing between business women can be so rewarding and it always comes back to you.

Those who do not share may have a fear and scarcity mindset. If you help someone Nikki believes it comes back tenfold.

Every aspect of Nikki’s business is because of her community. Not everyone is going to like me, but I have only ever been myself. So if I am not your cup of tea or glass of champagne there are plenty of other places where you will belong.

I love to celebrate who we are as an individual through the power of clothes. It is definitely for people who want to play and how they present themselves to the world and how to honour that message. Every woman is real. At any age, stage, size, background, believe there is power in how you choose to dress.

Nikki explains the launch of her first season label and how it coincided with her peri-menopausal years. There was a lot of anxiety and disruptions from Covid for the past two years… she believes you have to come back to your why.

We get to hear the feedback from one of her regulars who says… ‘Midlife has thrown me a changed body that I want to embrace and not hide away. Thankyou for creating a brand that allows me to be me.’

Nikki wants women to feel great. Women do not have to feel invisible in their 50’s and beyond. Clothes are such a tool to feel visible.

The backbone of the collection is the core non-boring pieces, designed to make life easy. Then there are the show pony pieces including sequins.

Self-love to Nikki is nurturing the person I am today. What can I do to make me feel whole and nurtured. I say today because tomorrow I might need something different. Nikki is aware of what she needs now and honours the fact she is in menopause and is more aware of what is going on.

Nikki said she went from HIIT exercise and running and switching to walking and yoga as her body rebelled. For someone else it’s different again. It is self-awareness of what your body needs in that moment. Sleep, good food, less champagne, the way you exercise… and being aware of what you need right here today.

Nikki shares how her beautiful children have ridden the path with her. She has a 26 year old son, a 25 year old daughter and a 16 year old son. They are their own people, and I am just the facilitator of their lives. It is their journey and how they step up to life says Nikki.

We talk about how Nikki lost her mum and the journey of how she has coped with all her huge losses. It was the tipping point of last year that opened the pathways to do the inner work. She sees her psychologist for maintenance… you don’t just go in a crisis or when the fires are burning. You go to do the back burning.

Health tips that Nikki uses to keep healthy. She says be a life-long learner. She says do not hold onto the notion that you cannot reach out. Have people in your corner for any aspect of health. Nikki herself has health conditions she has learned to live with and they have helped her to become more aware of what she needs when depleted. Here’s her top 3 tips for good health.

1. Move your body to practice body acceptance

We talk about Nikki’s love of essential oils including her favourite Twenty8 Romance & Intimacy Oil blend. They are her anchors and we discuss the concept of aromatic dressing.

Through Covid Nikki talks about the way her business grew and how they then regrouped. It is so important to her to simplify and aim to be able to control the controllables. Not every business has to be massive she reminds us too. She explains how she manages her work and how she does her setting of intentions on a Sunday.

Nikki shares how well she has worked in collaboration with other amazing brands and in particular with Frankie4Footwear and the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network on the Sunshine Coast. Plus Business Chicks. Nikki talks about how she names her pieces in the collections.

About Nikki:

Nikki Parkinson, 54, is a former journalist-turned blogger, author and now fashion designer. At the core of all that she does is her love of helping and supporting women to find greater confidence through their everyday style and the life they lead.

Styling You, a Queensland micro business Telstra Business Award winner, has attracted sponsorship from national brands such as FRANKiE4 Footwear, Allianz travel insurance and Priceline.

In 2019 Nikki launched her own fashion label, Styling You The Label, offering Australian-made, non-boring wardrobe basics that take the stress out of the what-to-wear question.

She has long advocated for a disruption in the way that fashion is marketed to women. Styling You The Label is the first label globally to invest in showcasing its designs on every size that it sells – size 6-20. Not only does that increase customer confidence but it flips the idea that fashion should only be seen on one size, height, age, colour, belief or ability.

Her favourite quote is from: Simone Merlo

Pressure makes diamonds!

Links to follow Nikki:

Website: https://www.stylingyou.com.au/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/StylingYou

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stylingyou/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StylingYou

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/styling-you/

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If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com

BRAND NEW ‘ESSENTIAL SELF CARE WEEKEND’ LIVE EVENT with Kim Morrison

Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it!

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The Art Of Self Love – https://twenty8.com/product/the-art-of-self-love/

Self-Love & Wellness Mentoring Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/

Essential Oils 101 Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/essential-oil-101

Kim Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/

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If ever there was an essential oil to use to support rejuvenation and endurance, then Myrrh or Commiphora myrrha would be it! An amazing oil to help you through physically and emotionally demanding times and particularly perfect for this time of year being the festive season.

The history of Myrrh is closely tied to that of Frankincense and were amongst the two precious resins preserved for rituals and ceremonies, perfumes and medicine. It has been mentioned as far back as 4,000 years and has been considered precious given its association as one of the gifts to Christ from the wise men for its power to ground and connect at a deep level. It was always used for religious ceremonies and fumigations by ancient Egyptians.

Myrrh has powerful therapeutic and medicinal qualities. It is used as an anti-inflammatory aid, an expectorant, a stimulant and digestive aid. It can assist with bacterial and fungal infections, diarrhoea, and flatulence.

Myrrh has astringent qualities and is said to support the healing of mouth, gum and throat infections and wonderful for cold sores. In an ointment this amazing oil can also support the healing of bed sores and wounds.

When it comes to skincare Myrrh is a miracle worker. Amazing for dry and mature skin, it also helps with the reduction of wrinkles and can help to heal cracked heels. You can use Myrrh as a skin tonic and a quick pick-me-up to make your skin feel refreshed.

Myrrh instils a deep sense of calm and connection and can help you to feel more grounded and peaceful. It supports you to feel more abundance and expansion.

This powerful oil is an excellent uterine stimulant and can help relieve painful periods.  It is said to help with childbirth and to support more trust from within.

Myrrh is wonderful to use for respiratory conditions such as colds and flu’s and is most powerful in an inhalation by placing a few drops into a bowl with hot water and placing a towel over the head. Of course the diffuser is excellent for supporting everyone in the home to breathe easier too.

From an emotional point of view, it can be used to help create more patience and is an excellent tonic for those who over think, worry and suffer from anxiety. If you feel down and vulnerable, then Myrrh is a strengthening oil to help you feel more inspired and empowered. It can help you feel less neglected, overwhelmed and sad. It supports a more positive outlook, is inspiring, warming and fortifying. It is an excellent oil to help seek life’s direction and of course for endurance.

Myrrh has been symbolic with rituals for thousands of years. It blends beautifully with Frankincense, Pine and Orange and is a main ingredient in the famous Egyptian perfume ‘Kyphi’ known to reduce wrinkles and preserve youth.

Myrrh is said to have a wonderful effect on the spirit and instils more inner peace and quietness.  It is excellent to use in prayer and meditation and in healings.

‘My Connection to intuition is empowering and I follow the guidance that comes with ease and grace.’

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THANKYOU FOR LISTENING… If you would like to share your feedback on this podcast please head to my Facebook and Instagram pages below. Thanks so much if you take the time to give me a 5-star rating on iTunes so that others find this podcast easily and I sincerely appreciate all of your feedback and comments. It makes it all worthwhile as I know this podcast can plant a seed where big things can indeed grow!

If you would love to work with Kim one on one coaching or be a part of her Self Love & Wellness Mentorship Program to continue to master the art of self-love click here – www.kimmorrison.com

BRAND NEW ‘ESSENTIAL SELF CARE WEEKEND’ LIVE EVENT with Kim Morrison

Immerse yourself in a whole weekend for you, dive into the powers of your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing and how essential oils can create magic and change in your life. Learn the importance of self-care and what it means to indulge and recharge every day… after all you deserve it!

Click here for more information and locations for your Standard or VIP ticket – https://twenty8.com/events-and-workshops/

PODCAST SPONSOR:

Twenty8 Essentials – https://twenty8.com/

DISCOUNT CODE:

Discount Code for SLP Listeners – selflovepodcast

LINKS:

Twenty8 Essentials

Website: https://twenty8.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twenty8essentials

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twenty.8.essential/

The Art Of Self Love – https://twenty8.com/product/the-art-of-self-love/

Self-Love & Wellness Mentoring Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/

Essential Oils 101 Program – https://www.kimmorrisontraining.com/essential-oil-101

Kim Morrison Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimmorrison28/

Kim Morrison Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KimMorrisonTraining

MUSIC INTRO & OUTRO

Many thanks to Wes and Charlotte Carr – https://wesleydeanmusic.com/

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