Self Love Podcast

“It’s an interesting thing to think about, which is why I love going back to the power of smell in order to boost and enhance and keep the passion alive in a relationship. We know there are certain plants and oils that can help boost our ability to feel intimate or boost our passion buttons to actually make us feel more intimately connected. And sometimes I know, apart from fatigue and busy in the busyness of life, it just takes a little bit of effort.”

Romance and intimacy form an important and fulfilling part of a relationship with your partner. Yet when our lives get busy, stress and fatigue can take their toll on our love life and it’s hard to be in the mood for love when you are totally exhausted. In this weeks podcast we look at ways to keep the passion alive and give some quick tips and ideas on how to boost your love life.

We know Aromatherapy can stir and arouse passion and there are indeed certain oils that can increase our sexual response. This is because they work on the limbic part of our brain, which is also responsible for our sex drive.

And oils with aphrodisiac qualities include: Jasmine, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Clary Sage, Vetiver, Neroli, Rose, Sandalwood, Cardamon and Orange to name a few.

Involve your sense of smell and touch to keep your love life alive.

Here are some aromatherapy massage blends that may inspire. Simply place 10 drops in total into 20mls of carrier oil for the perfect massage blend:

• In the Mood – Ylang Ylang, Orange and Neroli

The Twenty8 blend I designed and named ROMANCE & INTIMACY is made up of Rose, Ylang Ylang, Patchouli, Sandalwood, Orange and Rosewood. You can get this exquisite blend here and don’t forget your discount password – selflovepodcast

Some other simple things to do to keep your romance alive include:

Once a week try a pamper treatment with your partner like a footbath, hand massage, bath or shoulder rub.

Write beautiful love notes to your partner and leave them in places they will find them. You could add a drop of your favourite oil to them.

Never stop dating, plan date nights, even if just a picnic up the road.

The bedroom or ‘boudoir’ is your sanctuary to share. Don’t have arguments in here. Light your diffuser or vaporiser at least half an hour before retiring. Use candles, music and take care of one another.

Remember that you are both different with different needs at different times. Relationships are a full-time job, so take the time to invest in them. Read, listen, attend workshops… never stop learning about you and one another.

A good loving relationship is worth all the effort.

The quote from the movie Shall We Dance with Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon is:

“We need a witness to our lives. There’s a billion people on the planet… I mean what does any one life really mean? But in marriage, you’re promising to care about everything. The good things, the bad things, the terrible things, the mundane things… all of it, all of the time, every day. You’re saying ‘Your life will not go unnoticed because I will notice it. Your life will not go unwitnessed because I will be your witness.”

“I LOVE YOU means, that I accept you for the person that you are, and that I don’t wish to change you into someone else. It means that I do not expect perfection from you, just as you don’t expect it from me. ‘I love you’ means that I will love you and stand by you even through the worst of times. It means loving you when you are in a bad mood or stood tired to do the things I want tod o. It means loving you when you are down, not just when you’re fun to be with. I love you means I truly love you.” Deanne Laura Gilbert

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“Once we take full responsibility and accountability of our lives, the good, the bad, the ugly, the despair, the anguish, the fear, the joy, the wonder, the excitement, the love, the lust, the jealousy, the guilt – all of that – once we acknowledge and accept that it is in us and of us, of our own creating and our own relationships that we’ve chosen in life and our own decisions for the career that we’ve chosen, the place we decide to spend our time, whether it’s a geographical location, whether it’s a religious organisation, or industry that we’ve chosen to be a part of or not be a part of anymore, whether it’s a political alignment that we’ve chosen, whether it’s campaigning against 5G or campaigning against vaccine safety or campaigning again this, that and the other, and animal welfare… we have chosen that path. So if we create anguish from that, or if we’re creating despair in ourselves or frustration in ourselves… we chose that. We chose to battle against the system, or we’ve chosen to run away from the system or we’ve chosen indifference to it.” Pete Evans

Today I have the absolute pleasure of interviewing the amazing Pete Evans.

Pete Evans is an internationally renowned chef, restaurateur, entrepreneur, keynote speaker, author, television presenter and documentary producer. He also has a podcast called Evolve with Pete Evans, exploring nutritional and emotional wellbeing. His passion for food and a healthy lifestyle inspires individuals and families around the world.

Now I know some choose to judge and criticise and dislike who they think Pete is. There are some journalists and medical experts, political people and members of the public who will do anything and everything to knock him or make him look a fool or stupid or like he has no idea. I have heard people say ‘Pete should stick to cheffing’.

Whatever you think or don’t think I have had the privilege to know Pete for a number of years now, and I see someone who is just loving being him. In the fullest expression, Pete is being himself in the greatest sense of the word.

I am truly grateful for Pete’s Evolve podcast where I have heard him interview some of the world’s most clever souls. I have heard the highest of highest intellects, the most soul-driven academics and I have listened to him talk to many spiritual leaders and experts in their fields. His work is eye-opening and if you choose to listen in you will there are opportunities to decide for yourself whether the person being interviewed is aligned with your beliefs or not.

In this Self Love Podcast interview, we dive deep into the meaning of self-love. We ask the question if fear, self-sabotage and other negative occurrences can serve us. And his answer is a resounding hell yeah!

We talk plant medicine, psychedelic journies, toad medicine and ceremonial stepping into your fear and the unknown. A wonderful conversation with your higher self or source consciousness is available.

The book Pete mentions is called ‘Happy Money’ by Ken Honda

We talk about the Hero’s Journey which you can watch the animated story here –  or here’s a slightly longer version here.

Pete talks about watching the world with illusionary p0pcorn watching it all unfold and trust that everything is in balance, everything is perfect. The vibration is lifting but for that to happen then potentially some bad shit might need to go down for the next awakening. That might seem strange but he says ‘I do trust and I do what I am personally called to do’.

If we can live by example, keep sharing then at least if we don’t know all the answers we’re doing our best.

He talks about how important it is to have our belief systems challenged. If someone is so hell-bent… as he was when a vegan 30 years ago, and two years later he was suffering and admitted he got it wrong. That’s why it took so long to come out Paleo and he may well change his mind if it no longer serves him.

Pete interviewed a gentleman Robert Edward Grant a well-revered mathematician (the podcast link is here) and when Pete asked him what is our purpose? He said, ‘It is a simple, mathematical, spiritual, musical, vibrationally light consciousness model, all we are all we have to do is get to know ourselves. That’s our purpose.’

Pete spoke of Jason Reynolds (who he interviewed on his show here) who said ‘All disease whether in a child, or adult, or grandparent, any human being, we take on other people’s energies. We take on other people’s fears and insecurities.’

Pete talks about his own journey with nightmares, therapy, spirituality and how he continues to be curious and keep an inquisitive and open mind. To practice self-love and non-judgement.

He talks about how people send him nasty things, and how those who send things like this has nothing to do with him, with any of us if it happens to us, his perception is there are severe insecurities about themselves. He talks about the investment he has made into himself with many modalities, and the key is to stay open to all things. He likes to incorporate different modalities and sees many different therapists to help balance or remove anything negative and to support him through all of life’s emotional, spiritual, mental and physical processes.

His advice is to have a curious mindset, less judgement and more forgiveness. He said be in awe and wonder without judgement if we can, even though that can be tricky sometimes.

His final message on the self-love path is to start and finish on YOURSELF.  And to remember that what I do should have no bearing on anyone else’s life. He said do not forget to get the illusionary popcorn and look at your own life, your own story and be in awe of that too!

I have had the pleasure of being interviewed on Pete’s Evolve Podcast, if you would like to hear it you will find it here.

If you would like to follow Pete here is where you can find him:

Contact: [email protected]

Facebook: paleochefpeteevans

Instagram: chefpeteevans

Podcast: https://peteevans.com/evolve-podcast/

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“There is nothing like going into deep-dive conversations with people you know well, and even more so people you don’t know well. There’s a vulnerability in sharing. There’s an absolute beauty in honouring each other’s vulnerabilities and listening to each of us tell our stories just reminded me so much of the importance of self-love and self-care and what it means to truly share yourself.”

I had the absolute pleasure of going to Uluru last week and marrying a very special couple. There was the photographer and videographer and me. Just the 5 of us. I had never been so was so looking forward to experiencing the spirit and magic of Uluru for myself.

And my goodness, it did not disappoint. The fact that Covid has happened meant we had hardly anyone there. We arrived and it was freezing, it rained and we got to experience full water holes and lightly flowing waterfalls down her face. Apparently, it had not rained like this since March.

As the week went on it got warmer and as we carried out beautiful spiritual rituals in the lead up to the ceremony we all got closer and more connected to Uluru. In fact, our word for the week was CONNECTION. Connection to Uluru, to a greater spirit, to Mother Earth and Father Sky, to each other and to ourselves.

I’m not sure any of us are returning the same people.

It made me appreciate the NZ culture and how precious the Maori and Pacific Island culture is. It made me connect more with the incredible Aboriginal culture and yet I still feel so naive to it all. I feel like I know nothing. That I’m just a baby on this spiritual path.

The spirits of the ancestral beings continue to reside in these sacred places making the land not only a deeply important part of Aboriginal cultural identity, but also to our Australian roots and the freedom to live in this country. It was an honour to acknowledge the Pitjantjatjara (pitjan-jah-jarra) and Yankunytjatjara (yan-kun-ja-jarra) people, the Traditional Custodians of this amazing place and know that they have walked this earth for over 60,000 years. It’s extraordinary really.

Marcus, the photographer, and I had an incredible last day together. The bride and groom were at Longitude. And after dropping off David the videographer to the airport we decided to follow the eagle we spotted in the sky. She was magnificent. So strong, graceful, beautiful and powerful. She lead us back to Uluru of course.

You will hear me explain our few encounters with her and how at one point standing at one end of Uluru looking at the scriptures and the ‘brain’ part of the rock, she appeared out of the trees and circled above us. We stood in pure presence of joy. It was like a reminder that the beauty, wonder, magic and awe we see and feel can be expected from now on and not a coincidence or a one-off.

I think that was my biggest take home. Along with connection and beautiful intention, I feel most definitely aligned with the idea that I can, and certainly do, deserve to expect miracles in my life.

This week was one of them.

Thankyou Uluru, thankyou to the traditional owners of this land, thankyou to New Zealand and all you have gifted me. I am proud and honoured to be a citizen of both countries.

Poem by Eva Johnson

Isolated rock,

The Netflix documentary I mention is called ‘The Octopus Teacher’ it’s my new favourite.

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“An email came through from Seth Godin this morning and it said, ‘Will everything be OK?’ And he’d written it depends on what you mean by that. Is everything going to be the way it was and how I expect it to be? Then the answer would be no! And it always has been no. But is everything going to be the way it’s going to be? Then yes because we don’t have control over that external environment. And the only way we can move through any uncertainty or helplessness or hopelessness is, ‘What is my next best step? What am I going to do about the situation I am in now?’ Instead of going too far forward, or looking back on what’s been and longing for what was because I don’t think right now we get that luxury of having what was. Everything is thrown on its head. So there’s a really great opportunity for us as individuals to come back to what’s truly important to me?”  Erin Barnes.

I am excited to share this week’s podcast with the amazing Erin Barnes a specialist in physical health, mental wellbeing and stress resistance. And given the world we live in right now the information Erin shares will help you to realise you are not alone, how your brain is working and dealing with various stressors and what you can do to have the brain enjoy small wins.

Erin explains how the fear response, when activated, stops us seeing things and that ACTION is key when it comes to stepping out of fear. Although the brain is a rather complex organ we can look at it simply. If you have ever wondered how our brain actually receives and translates information you are going to love to hear how Erin teaches us how the neocortex (logic) basically goes offline when stressed, and the limbic part of the brain the emotional centre (the amygdala) comes online and dominates. It’s our fight or flight which causes immune suppression and pushes us quickly into autopilot.

Erin gives us some amazing tips to tame the amygdala:

• Meditation

Rituals in the home matter and it’s important to lead by example. Aim to sit together as a family, a team and check-in how everyone wants to show up? Post It notes could be a great help. It is the simple routines that will get us through and the accumulation effect that has huge positive outcomes.  Ask yourself these questions to raise hope and possibility.

– How do I want to show up today?

– What do I need today?

– Ask those around you the same thing

– Use a Productivity Planner (Erin has designed an adult and child’s Planner for you to use in your home and family check out the link below)

We discuss the impact of social distancing and self-isolation and how to set up different ways to connect and communicate. We talk about what brings us down, what dulls us, and that for Erin includes busyness.

Erin mentions Brene Brown’s new Podcast – Unlocking Us Podcast – which talks about FFT’s (Freakin First Times!!) https://brenebrown.com/podcast/introducing-unlocking-us/

Leonie’s Podcast (Erin’s Sister) – The Splendid Word – Spread The Good News – https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/spreading-the-good-stuff-podcast/id1399953334

There is information shared on forgiveness, not feeling good enough and managing our emotions, how to be brave and do better self-care.

We talk about the benefits of writing LOVE NOTES to people you care about and love. And the power of good nutrition, what should you eat in times of stress?

Check out all of Erin’s work particularly around her 4 C’s Methodology and her Whole Life Success Planner in the links below.

Her favourite quote is:

My behaviour matters but after that, I have no control.

Erin Barnes is a physical health, mental wellbeing and stress resilience specialist. She is the founder of Next Generation Wellness the Creator 4Cs Methodology and Author of The Whole Life Success Planner and My Best Life Planner – for kids

You can follow Erin here:

Web: https://join.nextgenerationwellness.com.au/NextGenerationWellness

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

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

Podcast: Next Generation Wellness

PLEASE NOTE: If you are going through any upset, feel you are in a crisis or are unsure who to speak to based on how you are feeling please contact LIFELINE on 131114 or go to https://www.lifeline.org.au/

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One of the most important writings that always reminds me of the importance of self-care is this beautiful Chinese Proverb;

If there is beauty in the person, there is harmony in the home.

If there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation.

If there is order in the nation, there is peace in this world

In today’s Self Love Quicky I am sharing with you 28 self-care rituals I have used over the years for myself, my family and loved ones.

These come from my book ‘The Art Of Self Love’ and might just be the spark to ignite your own commitment to self-care.

A couple of rituals include doing the daily body boost which you can see a demonstration of me showing you how right here – https://twenty8.com/body-boost/

And then there is developing your own essential Self-Love Kit of essential oils which could include oils I love such as lavender, orange, geranium, marjoram, sandalwood, frankincense, black pepper and grapefruit to name a few. Here is the link to the Quick Reference Blending Guide to know how many drops to use for each method of use – https://twenty8.com/quick-reference-usage-guide/

It might be to carry a beautiful quote or poem with you, join a challenge of some sort, treat your face and hair and do the 4 S Ritual. The key is to make self-care a priority and to remember that self-care is not selfish – it’s essential!

Tune in to hear the rest of the suggested rituals and maybe commit to trying at least one new one a week. See how you go and I look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback.

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“Generally life is like a repetition of the patterns and programming that we received in our imprint period which is about from the ages of 0-7 where you had your first experiences with the world where maybe you had an experience of being yelled at by your father. And if that’s still unhealed within you then you will be walking around activating a circumstance where your male boss at work is going to yell at you. It’s not the boss at work but it’s what that’s representing at an unconscious level that is still active, and wounded and needs to be healed. And the reason it hurts so much it is hurts like the 5-year-old girl. It hurts like it’s about war and your anger will probably be the lifetime of anger that you never healed towards your father. But it’s your boss in this case. The whole metaphor is powerful because so many people try to deal with the fruit in life. They go, I just need to find another job but what happens if that wound is still activated in us, we’ll get to another job and guess what? We’ll create another boss exactly the same or get into a relationship and create a partner that is going to show off the wounding towards the masculine.” Juliet Lever

This is a fascinating conversation with Juliet Lever all around the subconscious and the meaning we each create about our lives, about others and the way we view and participate in the world.

Based on our upbringing, our experiences, our expectations, our limitations and the imprinting that occurred, particularly in those first seven years, it can all have a massive impact on how we live our lives.

Juliet uses the power of a number of modalities particularly NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) which she believes are the key to the city of the subconscious mind. It is the study of excellence.

Juliet Lever teaches individuals and coaches the skills they need to change their lives and make a difference in the lives of others.

She is completely obsessed with understanding how we can recreate excellence in our lives as a result of a complete life change herself. As a result of a huge spiritual awakening and going on her own personal transformation she is now living a life that reflects living at her highest potential.

But it hasn’t always been an easy path. Juliet says it was lonely, confusing and scary at times. She has written a best-selling book “Relaunch My Life” which is a teaching memoir, and it guides the reader to learn through her journey with activities and tips to complete along the way.

Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Metaphysics from the University of Sedona, Licenced Heartmath Resiliency Coach, Certified NLP Trainer, Certified Hypnotherapist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Reiki & Seichim Master, Karuna Level 1 Healer, Diploma of Business Management and a Diploma of Finance & Mortgage Broking.

If you are interested in studying Hypnotherapy or NLP here are the forthcoming dates.

Hypnotherapy Dates:

Master Practitioner of NLP (pre-requisite is Master Prac)

If you are interested to attend any of these courses or would like to know more about any of Paul and Juliet’s work please fill out this form to receive $100 course credit (please ensure you write you were referred through the Self Love Podcast)

To know more about Juliet Lever who is an author, she has a B.Msc., an NLP Trainer, Reiki Master and Yoga Teacher check her out on the links here.

Podcast Host: Relaunch My Life Radio (iTunes + Spotify)

E: [email protected]

Her website is www.relaunchmylife.com.au and her book is available at – www.relaunchmylife.com.au/relaunch-my-life

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‘What if you could receive compliments with ease and just say two words when someone comments on how great you look or what a great job you have done? Avoid throwing the compliment back in their face by seeking another or dismissing it altogether. Those two words are simple – THANK YOU!’

Everywhere I go the two biggest excuses I hear why people cannot take care of themselves, or treat themselves, or do something nice for themselves is that they do not have enough time or money. And given today’s fast-paced world and money pressures it is easy to accept these are valid excuses.

But I disagree. I believe the reason people neglect their self-care is not a lack of time or money: it is simpler than that. It is because they have not made themselves a priority.

In today’s podcast, I share a couple of quick stories in how people can turn this ‘martyr way of thinking’ into something way more positive. I believe through this simple mindset shift we can become great role models, not supermodels, not only for our kids, partner, family and friends but most importantly, for ourselves.

The most important asset you have your whole life is your health. However, many put the needs of others before themselves and often.

Your health and wellbeing should be your top priority. Whether that is buying healthy food, doing a sport that makes you feel good about your body or investing into the help that you may need at various times in your life – be it medical or for the heart – don’t let excuses get in your way.

It is your life – and you deserve the best.

If you are operating at your best, at ‘optimum levels’, you will be much more able to help others and take care of their needs too.

That’s why self-care is not selfish – it’s essential.

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“I stumbled upon this quote from Michelle Obama and it made me stop and it made me really think. It really made me acknowledge areas where I took this for granted. And I think as a people we need to recognise in her words, ‘Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.’ That’s how I began part 3 of my book, talking about women’s health and how important it is, how vitally important from an evolutionary perspective, from a health perspective, fro a socio-economic perspective, from the family unit perspective. Communities and countries and ultimately the world are only as strong as the health of their women.’ Dr Eric Zielinski

This is a beautiful interview with a mentor, advisor, teacher and a very dear friend of mine, Dr Eric Zielinski who is also affectionately known as Dr Z.

Eric Zielinski, D.C. is a Doctor of Chiropractic who specializes in public health research and aromatherapy. A pioneer in the Biblical health space, Dr. Z is the author of the International Bestselling book The Healing Power of Essential Oils & The Essential Oils Diet, Executive Producer of The Hope for Breast Cancer documentary and creator of the Essential Oils for Abundant Living Masterclass. With his wife Sabrina (known as Mama Z), he founded NaturalLivingFamily.com in 2014, which has become the most visited website devoted to Bible health & non-branded essential oil education in the world.

We talk all about love, life, family and getting through challenges in this interview.

Eric shares a very personal story about how he was dumbfounded by the way he and his wife were treated in the documentary ‘Unwell’ and how they were blatantly sold the idea under false pretences and then taken out of context, which caused a multitude of repercussions that hurt beyond belief both personally and professionally. The negative press especially was scary.

Eric opens up about how he has been labelled a ‘Covid 19 Truther’, how he was de-platformed on all networks and how he has come through this hideous challenge and place of grief with courage, growth and acceptance. He has called it a lesson in humanity and humility.

He talks about grief, the revelation of us all grieving our past lifestyle, what was, what we used to be able to do, it could be loss of jobs, connection and a multitude of other things. Here are the 5 stages of grief he mentions:

1. Denial

With four gorgeous children at the time of this interview, Dr Z’s wife Sabrina is about to give birth to their fifth child. I just want to take a moment to wish them all the best.

Eric is super caring, he is a huge family man and someone who is extremely passionate about using plants and essential oils, being mindful of eating real food, getting daily movement and intentionally creating a happy environment.

Here are Dr Z’s top 10 self-love tips:

1. Start the day right, do your sacred rituals first thing and before you look at your phone

If you would like to follow Eric and Sabrina here are their links:

Web: https://naturallivingfamily.com/

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

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

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“If it was described as a personality then I know Valerie Ann Worwood has described it as the ‘mother’ or ‘grandmother’ of essential oils. And she says that Lavender’s personality is eclectic and formidable, yet gentle and kind. She’s able to care for a multitude of physical and psychological problems and like a mother, can accomplish several jobs at the same time.”

If there was one essential oil to have in your repertoire Lavedner (Lavendula augustifolia or Lavendula officinalis) would have to be it.

Considered to be one of the safest and most versatile of all essential oils lavender has miraculous qualities for both body and mind.

It can be of great value during times of stress and anxiety, even panic as well as in times of challenge and crisis. It can help to release restrained emotions and restore equilibrium.

Lavender is said to be antibacterial and cell stimulating to being a sedative and a wonderful insect repellent. It has analgesic properties which will help dispel headaches and migraines.  It’s anti-inflammatory qualities will help with bruising, muscle strains and burns and or infection.

A drop on a tissue can do wonders under the pillow case or sheet to help induce a night of better sleep and on a tissue in the car if feeling anxious or nervous.

A wonderful oil to have on hand in your bag or car as you never know when a stressful moment may occur.

The benefits of lavender are many:

For the mind, it can be healing to the heart, gently sedating, nurturing, comforting and soothing.

For the body, it can be an excellent tonic, helo to boost the immune system, great first aid oil and helps to promote recovery.

For the skin, it can be cell rejuvenating, healing, soothing and calming.

For the emotions, it can help relieve impatience, irritability, mood swings, anger, hysteria, over-sensitivity and insecurity.

Four words that best describe lavender are:

NURTURING, RELAXING, COMFORTING and CALMING

It may assist with coughs, colds, catarrh and fever, burns, bites, stings, rashes, headaches and insomnia, asthma, respiratory conditions and all skin conditions.

Remember less is more.

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Hope you enjoy and have the same love for lavender.

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MUSIC INTRO & OUTRO

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“I always try and walk my talk. I own my humanness and I own my imperfections when I’m a bit off track. And one of the things that keeps me really well on track is the fact that I show up. And if I’m teaching this stuff I better bloody be walking my talk right?” Dr M

This is a powerful interview with one of Australia’s most renowned health and wellness experts Dr Maria Zuschmann, who is also affectionately known as Dr M. Maria is an Integrative Chiropractor, Speaker, Author, Podcaster and Stress Adaptation & Performance Coach. Dr M has been in the Health, Wellness and Performance space for over 20 years. Spending her early years in private practice as a Chiropractor developing a very keen interest in helping her clients with their Stress Adaptation structurally and through Posture Correction along with wellness workshops.

Dr M wanted to be a Chiropractor since she was 14 after her first experience with a Chiropractor herself. Her Dad had started to see the local Chiropractor after his first stroke. Dr M solidified her passion for proactive health care when in her early 20’s her dad passed away and her body didn’t respond well at all to the stress. Dr M showed what we now know are classic signs of being stuck in Sympathetic Dominance otherwise known as Fight/Flight… and this was the starting point of her journey into being passionate about helping others hopefully avoid or get out of such a state as quickly as possible so it doesn’t have long term impact.

In this interview, we talk openly about the paradigms we choose to live in for example disruption or destruction? We talk about looking at your values and belief systems and owning the option of – ‘my reality, my choice’.

We discuss peeling back the layers into self enquiry and how the stories we tell over and over can become our truths. We talk about how to live life consciously, how to be aware in the moment and appreciating that overwhelm is not being present but is often worrying about what’s happened in the past and what is to happen in the future. It’s understanding what we can control, what we cannot control and then accepting what is.

Maria describes the sad loss of her beautiful mum in just the past few weeks and then extraordinarily how she has chosen to deal with her grief.

We talk self love practices, the importance of breath and that optimal health includes a focus on the spine, body, mind and heart.

Some of Dr M’s self care strategies include:

• self love

We have neuroplasticity that is an ability to retrain the brain. We can create new habits and self care rituals.

Dr M talks about the 168 hours a week we each have and how we can map out over a week where to find extra time to do the things we want and need. She says all clever people she knows reads and recommends reading as an imperative part of self development and self care.  If you take the time to work out where you spend your hours you may well find an extra 20hours a week to achieve what you really want.

When it comes to energy management what time of the day are you at your best? Energetically, who do you choose to spend your time with?

Dr M says how you show up in the time you have been given is essential. We need grace and space to move through each stage.

She recommends you take things in your stride and be gentle with yourself.

And finally, take time to ask yourself what serves me? What if you did open the door of possibility?

If you would like to follow Dr M, listen to her podcast or attend one of her workshops here are her contact details:

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