Self Love Podcast

“Remember even if you have young children, there is always an opportunity to make some space or to allow them to see you doing the things you need to do, and make it a non-negotiable.”

Self-care is not selfish – it’s essential, and if you want to love yourself up you must make your self-care a priority. It’s a no-brainer.

The best time of the day to ensure you can do your self-care rituals is in the morning, and regardless of how busy you are, this is usually where you have more control over time than any other time of the day. You might have to get up slightly earlier to achieve a better self-care routine but it is well and truly worth it. The ripple effect is palpable.

In this week’s self-love quicky I share with you ten of my most favourite morning self-care rituals I love to embrace. I may not do all of them every day but they are most definitely a big part of my morning routine, even when my kids were young. I hope you get to try something new or step up your commitment to self-care. Now, more than ever we need to be committed to our health and appreciate how important it is to be fit and strong, physically, mentally and emotionally.

Top 10 things to do before 10am

1. Meditate

2. Be Grateful

3. Oil Pulling

4. Drink Lemon Water (or Apple Cider Vinegar)

5. WOD (Workout of the Day)

6. Aromatic Loofah or Body Brush

7. Body Boost

8. Eat That Frog

9. Keep It Clean

10. Eat Good Food

Bonus – 11. Put on the Diffuser

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“It waxes and wanes, you know sometimes I think I’m amazing and I just love my own company and I feel like I’m in a whole world of bliss. And there are other times when I’m completely lost and I don’t know who I am, what I am or what my name is. And once again it brings me back to that little recipe of first of all know yourself.” Carren Smith

You are going to love this podcast.

Carren Smith is a powerhouse of positivity and success, she inspires transformation and a whole new way of thinking.

She often goes down the rabbit hole and today is no different. I love the way Carren challenges the status quo. She thinks very differently to most. She is spiritual and pragmatic. She calls it as she sees it and then can be a total mush-bucket when it comes to her precious love of animals.

In today’s podcast, Carren opens up about her definition of self-love, why she believes awareness is the first step to know oneself and that she truly believes she is a constant work in progress. She talks about how we can learn from contrast and that self-doubt is a chance to self-trust and to ask the question… how do I trust myself? The negatives and challenges in life are there to teach you the complete opposite.

Well known as one of Australia’s most exciting and dynamic motivational speakers, and one of the amazing hosts on the highly successful ‘Up For A Chat’ podcast, Carren captivates her audience with humour, energy and genuine engagement.

She is an amazing speaker and has been engaged to inspire audiences from 20 to 20,000. There is no one quite like her and she often leaves her audience feeling uplifted and determined to take action and make positive changes in their life, their business and in their relationships.

Carren is a dynamic leader, a motivator, and a survivor. She is an author, a trainer, a keynote speaker.

As a survivor of the 2002 Bali Bombing along with many other challenges which include the suicide of her De Facto and the personal impact of the 2004 Tsunami on her family, Carren’s comprehension of value, time, creativity and the meaning of life, charges her interviews and presentations with passion, credibility and a deep and genuine commitment to extraordinary achievements for people.

Her unique training programs and motivational speaking events have transformed the lives of thousands who have now found their voices, and their own sense of purpose and success through Carren Smith’s message.

She also happens to be one of my most amazing and precious friends and it is indeed an absolute honour to share her with you today. Carren is one of the kindest, funniest, cleverest and most treasured souls I know. What a privilege to call her one of my besties. Make sure you let her know what you think of the interview today. She totally rocks my world.

If you would like to connect, Carren can be found on the following platforms:

Website: https://carrensmith.com/

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“Now I know there are different personality types out there and I know for many different people you might be at the beginning journey of doing regular exercise, and some of you could be regular exercise addicts. I came up with something that might be quite helpful for a lot of people. There are just three types of exercise, in my opinion, to get done every day.” Kim Morrison

The human body was designed to be active and move. You cannot achieve optimum health and vitality if you are sedentary – no matter how good your diet is. In this week’s Self Love Quicky we dive into why we need to move our body and how distractions and making excuses are not serving us.

The topic of exercise is as big as nutrition. It can also be as confusing. But at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter how you move your body as long as you are moving it! You might be someone who loves to walk fast or run, play competitive sport or you might love the gym. Or you could be someone who loves nature walks or yoga or mountain climbing or dancing.

It seems that one of life’s biggest challenges for a lot of people is to exercise on a regular basis. I know for some they would much rather pop a magic herbal pill, some would prefer someone else do it for them. But I am yet to meet anyone who has done some form of exercise gone, bummer wish I hadn’t done that! Wouldn’t it be great if we all had a ‘walk the dog attitude’? Imagine being that excited to get out there and exercise every day.

Your emotional and physical health are very strongly linked and to be fit emotionally and physically, it gives you the edge to support yourself through your health journey. A positive attitude will help you overcome any self-sabotage or negativities towards exercise. But that takes discipline.

I appreciate there are different personality types and different levels of needs out there. So I have come up with three types of exercise that might be of assistance.

1 – 45E – 45-minute Endurance – get out for a walk, jog, cycle, swim, dance, gym class or training session for at least 45minutes.

In the scheme of things, none of these takes up too much time, just a commitment to actually doing it. For life.

And a really important self love tip is you cannot berate your body, or be upset with it when you look in the mirror, if you do not feed it well and move it often. You actually have no right if you are not willing to invest in it. Your body should be treated like an absolute temple.

And if we still haven’t convinced you, here are some compelling reasons why you should move your body on a regular basis:

– Energy levels rise and you feel better

NO more excuses, to be extraordinary and to love yourself up means you have to get up off your butt and get that body moving.

And here’s a wee bonus ~ my favourite essential oil blends for exercise are:

Detox & Strengthen – juniper, rosemary, spanish cypress, lemongrass, grapefruit pink, black pepper and rose

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“I don’t care who you are as a human being, there are things that happen in your life that are absolutely devastating and you may be what you believe to be the cause of it. And no matter how perfect the Universe is these things are obviously there, I don’t know for what reason, but it was a time I did not like myself and I still struggle with that one, you can hear it in my voice. I still struggle. I’ve never spoken about this publicly.” Cyndi O’Meara

I am super excited to share someone very precious to me today. The amazing Cyndi O’Meara who is not only an incredible Nutritionist, Educator and Researcher, but the founder of Changing Habits and The Nutrition Academy.

Cyndi also happens to be one of my best and most precious of friends. We have known each other for over 16 years and consider one another to be a sister from another mister!

Cyndi is passionate about educating. Her greatest love is to teach, both in the public arena and within the large corporate food companies, to enable everyone to make better choices so they too can enjoy greater health throughout their lives. Her unique, surprisingly simple yet extensively researched but down-to-earth approach, challenges and encourages others to eliminate unhealthy habits and has inspired thousands to make smarter choices about the food they choose to put into their body.

Cyndi confronts her audiences, whether, within the public or corporate sectors, she has the courage to call out deception and misinformation and believes in arming people with the tools and resources to reach their goals.

Many would consider Cyndi as someone who has it all together, someone who is highly successful and always leading the way. But as you listen in to this show you will see she shares some very personal and intimate moments when she feels the complete opposite to that. She talks about her life growing up and how, along with her brother, she has quite a different perspective to that of her sister’s. She talks about losing her mother and sister so young. You will love Cyndi’s definition of self-love and what she believes to be the biggest problem in society right now. Cyndi says when she is not at her best and what she absolutely loves about herself. And you will love her self-care rituals, hero’s and what she loves to do to top her own tank.

Cyndi believes we are in a collective consciousness right now, a chance to raise our vibration and to awaken to what is really important in life.

If you would like to follow Cyndi here are her links:

Website: https://changinghabits.com.au/

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What is aromatherapy? How does it work? Which are the best oils for what condition? Is it safe?

In this Self Love Quicky I will give you a short and simple overview of this incredible modality.

The use of essential oils has been documented for over 4,000 years. It is not a new therapy in scientific terms but it is an extraordinary and ancient one. I want to share with you some important things to consider; safety of essential oils, aromatic anchoring, how to create a synergy blend and some of the most amazing teachers and leaders in this field, including Robert Tisserand, Salvatore Battaglia, Shirley Price, Daniel Penoel, Kurt Schnaubelt, Dr Eric Zielenski, Pat Princi-Jones, Robbi Zeck, Megan Larsen, Jennifer Jefferies, Liz Fulcher, Farida Irani, Valerie Ann Worwood, Sabrina Zielenski, Vanessa Megan Gray, Patricia Davis and Bo Hengden to name a few.

I have been an aromatherapist for almost 30 years. I have seen it grow hugely over the past decade and seen the rise of many amazing companies and brands. My only word of caution is to use them with care, do not be lured into taking them willy-nilly orally by an over-enthusiastic user. Always use them diluted on your skin. Follow the guidelines and correct dilutions for each method of use. Make sure you stick to the golden rule that less is best.

Aromatherapy has been a huge part of my life. It is my go-to, my number one tool for everyday ailments and concerns. I am so excited to share with you my love for this incredible therapy. Stay tuned over the coming weeks for more simple ways to use essential oils in your home and life.

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I sincerely hope you enjoy today’s show.

Take care, be kind Kim xx

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‘I’m not saying what the answer is. I created the steps because to me they evolved in such a way that allowed us to be human and have our constraints, and our weaknesses and our faults and all the things that we question. But then also to really appreciate the strengths and the beauty and the wisdom and the knowledge and the desire to learn and open up.’ Kim Morrison

We are told constantly that in order to be our best or to truly love another, we must first love ourselves. The problem is there is no rule book or pathway that shows us exactly HOW to do it, especially where we are in the throes of massive challenge or pain.

Whilst we may not want them or indeed ask for them, there are no doubts that these challenges and pains are a large part of the human experience, no one escapes them.

In the opening episode of The Self Love Podcast the amazing Marcus Pearce (co-host of The Wellness Couch and 100 Not Out podcast) interviews Kim Morrison the host of this brand new show.

Kim was a part of the dynamic trio with Cyndi O’Meara and Carren Smith on the Up For A Chat podcast that started in 2012 and had 374 shows to their name. She decided it was time to dedicate a show specifically around the topic of self-love.

An entrepreneur, speaker and mum, and someone who really believes that love is the answer for all things, Kim opens up to Marcus as to why she feels it was time to launch this show here in the spring of 2020.

She briefly explains how she came to write ‘The Art Of Self Love’ an internationally acclaimed, award-winning book and the 6 steps she believes will have you stay in the work and master your ability to get through the challenges of life and rise above them with courage, grace and strength.

Kim draws on her personal experiences and research to explain how powerful it is to take responsibility for your life and appreciate that no matter what the past, no matter what happens today or what is yet to come, we each have the ability to live life with more consciousness and awareness. She shares how tough times do not need to determine or govern us, in fact, there is a chance they will break us open and send us on a deeper more personal and spiritual quest.

Kim and Marcus briefly discuss each of the 6 steps and how they can be implemented into even the busiest of lives.

With this podcast show, Kim wants to create a space where we can listen in, connect, care, grow, evolve… and never ever feel alone.

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