The Barbara Thompson Podcast

In this episode I share my personal experience with talk therapy and how it has helped me. It helped me so much that I left my marketing career of over 20 years to help others. An honest, vulnerable, raw chat about my journey with talk therapy as a client and now as a therapist.

I hope this episode sheds some light on the incredible power of talking therapy and its potential to transform lives. If you or someone you know is seeking support, don't hesitate to reach out for help. Remember, your mental health matters, and there's help available.

Be kind to yourself, and remember that it's okay to seek help when you need it.

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For this episode we head over to Florida to have a chat with Laura. Laura's personal journey, marked by surviving domestic violence and enduring challenging relationships, sparked an unyielding curiosity to uncover the secrets of thriving relationships. 

Laura has gone on to help hundreds of high-performing women around the globe to transform their relationships with themselves which revolutionized their relationships with others. With her unique mentoring style and authentic approach, she has become a sought-after mentor and teacher in her field.  

By liberating yourself from the relational narratives of your past, you open the doors to a whole new level of attraction and fulfilment. Modern dating can feel like a headache to many of us with the lack of vulnerability and commitment, mixed signals, ghosting, overwhelm of choice paralysis, unrealistic expectations, lack of clarity and intentionality, and all the other ones that are making you get pre-mature wrinkles... 

The truth is, we're not taught this and we're the first generation that's had to navigate this new wave of relationships with dating apps, rise of women in leadership, and men struggling to rise into their masculine... It's complicated, to say the least. 

We would love to hear from you. Please comment below and let us know what your takeaway is from this episode.

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Today I had a chat with Lena Moxon. You may remember her from Episode#3. Join us as we talk about what Lena has been up to since we last caught up.  If self care is your thing, then you need to know about beautiful Lena.  She is a Somatic Activated Healer,  Soul Purpose (Dharma) & Spiritual Life coach.

In this conversation we talk all about the Sah Method. The Sah Method spiritual dance workout is a radically embodied spiritual practice combining ecstatic movement, mantra, breathwork and meditation.

Lena Moxon has studied under Sah D’Simone and was one of the first 100 beings to be certified as a Somatic Activated Healer. With over 15 years experience as a coach & mentor, her devotion to Somatic Activated Healing as a spiritual practice and a revolutionary wellness practice infused with her embodiment as a spiritual life coach with certification from the Dharma Coaching Institute makes her a powerful support to the women that call her into their worlds.   

The Somatic Activated Healing (SAH) MethodTM, created by Sah D’Simone, is a revolutionary wellness practice combining the healing modalities of somatic movement, rhythmic breath, positive affirmations, and dynamic meditation. Trauma is a fact of life, and healing from it is our responsibility. But, trauma isn’t about what happened to you. It’s about the feelings lingering within you as a result of your traumas, no matter how large or small.

Big feelings, when left unprocessed in the body, lead to big stories in the mind. This cycle keeps us attached to past experiences, unable to release and recover, and inhibits our ability to be present and create a meaningful life. It keeps us stuck in suffering.

Want to give the SAH Method a try?
Head over to Lena's Instagram page, click the link in her bio and gain access to  the SAH Method Membership with a 7 day free trial.
You can find Lena on Instagram: @lena_moxon

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An episode we all need to listen to for women's health & pelvic floor health.

Kayla Morosin is the founder of Evolving Bellies and is a mum to Leo and Lily.  Kayla has 10 years in private practice as a musculoskeletal physiotherapist. Evolving Bellies is now offering physiotherapy based prenatal and post pregnancy care packages in the comfort of your own home (online or face to face) in the Illawarra, NSW.

We chat about:
- After having a baby, everyone focuses on the newborn. Kayla's goal is to hold the mother, rather than the baby
 -  We open up the conversation about how our body changes during and after pregnancy 
- Women are expected to just ‘bounce back’ after having a baby but no one really shows them how to fix their body physically and mentally in order to effectively do that
- Eliminating the stigma around bladder leakage during pregnancy and after having a baby
-  Sex after childbirth and we want women to know that it SHOULDN'T be painful and there are ways to fix that
-  Signs of a tight pelvic floor
-  How to assess your own pelvic floor at home and how to know if you’re doing a contraction properly
- Join us near the end of the episode as Kayla and I do a pelvic floor strength exercise together (54 mins)

If you would like to contact Kayla you can reach her on:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @evolving.bellies
Website: www.evolvingbellies.com.au

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For this episode we head across the Tasman to the town of Whangamatā  on the southeast coast of the Coromandel Peninsula in the North Island of New Zealand. I chat with Kate Jackson. She is an incredible human and I  would love you to all know about her. This is Kate's second time on the podcast. Her first episode #15 was in May last year. Since I last caught up with Kate, she has started an online training business called You by KD.

She shares with us why now, why did she start her business when she did. What has surprised her about starting her business and what positive experiences she has experienced. When you have a calling and a desire to do something, Kate is a role model to show us even when you feel you are not ready to do something, you just start and go from there.  Just make a start. Her business is evolving, changing and growing and it is an exciting time to hear all about it.

If you would like to work with Kate or reach out to her to say hi you can find her on Instagram:

@kaydee_fit_model
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You do not want to miss this episode. If you love music and/or you are a lover of George Michael, this is for you!! We head over to Memphis on a Friday afternoon and chat with Matt Cook. Matt created Spinning the Wheel Podcast. The first and only podcast to analyse and celebrate the catalogue of George Michael - one song at a time with Shirley Lewis. Shirley Lewis was a friend of George's and she was his back up singer for over 30 years.

In this episode I also share a great story about George you may not have heard before. 

We also chat about:
- How and why Matt started his podcast
- How I prescribe George Michael's songs in my counselling practice with my clients
- We listen to a few tracks and share our thoughts and memories
- The Wham Documentary
- Our favourite George Michael songs
-  The power and beauty of music

This episode is all about being true to yourself, not being afraid of who you are, the connections music creates, the memories, how it shapes us and helps us through the good, bad and the ugly times in our lives, the stories that music creates from the artist, to the lyrics and our interpretation of them and manifesting.

Check out Matts Podcast - Spinning the Wheel Podcast
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Nknnyg7Qw3if05NTZ5HSw?si=2b35cf6f9aa24ba1

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In this episode I will be taking you back to 1995. I was 15 years old living in Tahiti.  I share with you the good, the bad and the ugly about my student exchange trip.
 
I hope you enjoyed this episode. Please feel free to send me a DM on Instagram @self_care_ studio, visit my website www.selfcarebybarbarathompson.com.au or email me [email protected]. I would love to hear what you thought of this episode.

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What an episode! If you head back to Episode #43, this is when Ash first joined us on this poddy. This episode (#43) is the second most downloaded episode to date, so I just had to have her back on for another chat. Ash and I continue our conversation about Kinesiology. We recorded our first episode together on the 11th of the 11th (11 November) and today's date is 8/8. We are both Leos and every time we connect it is powerful. These dates were not planned at all, it just happened. 

Today's chat was pure, honest and vulnerable. I forget half the time this is a podcast and it felt like I was chatting to a friend. What I shared is deeply personal and vulnerable to me and as soon as things were coming out of my mouth I thought 'ohhh people may listen to this' haha.....I share a big revelation about my life decisions and where I am at today and share something really private and vulnerable for me.

Ash and I also chat about:
- What is Kinesiology
- The subconscious mind
- Comparison and how that contributes to the "I'm not enough" story we tell ourselves
- We talk about purpose
- How exciting is it to learn more about yourself
- No choice is ever wrong
- Ash shares with us an insight to her recent trip to Bali

If you would like to contact Ash for a Kinesiology session | 1:1 and online. You can contact her via:
Instagram: @groundedsoul.kinesiology
Website: www.groundedsoulkinesiology.com

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I am so grateful Beth joined me for a third podcast episode we recorded together about pet loss grief. In this episode we talk about euthanasia, anticipatory grief and spirituality. 

Euthanasia = The root word of this means a good death.  We talk about this in detail. When is the 'right' time. It is such a personal decision for you and your beloved pet. What is your personal risk tolerance for catastrophy? If your animal died naturally in their sleep tonight do you think it would be too soon? Quality of life scales.

Ambiguous grief & Anticipatory grief = Impacts us in so many ways. We talk about all of the emotions, thoughts, fear, self blame, judgements, changes and decisions that relate to this type of grief.

Spirituality -  We talk briefly about my experience and my spiritual connection with my animals. We talk about the rainbow bridge. What is it and where did it come from. 

We love our animals so much. When we lose them or face that possibility, it can be one of the hardest things we’ve ever gone through.

Beth Bigler was a writer and producer in Hollywood and was very happy in her career and in the middle of this her 11yo soul mate cat Arnie got a very bad prognosis -  cancer.  The anticipated and eventual loss of her Arnie, led her to seek out her own pet loss grief support, which profoundly aided her healing. It was lifesaving and transformative. In the middle of that process, Beth had the opportunity to help a stranger at the vet’s office who was faced with an unexpected euthanasia decision. She realised that she wanted to help others integrate loss into their lives and empower them on their grief journey.  In this episode Beth shares her story as to why she left Hollywood and is now  a  double-certified Pet Loss Grief Counsellor, certified Pet Chaplain, and a certified end-of-life animal companion doula.  Beth helps people from all around the world with grief counseling support before, during, or after the loss of their beloved animal companion.

If you would like to find out more about Beth or you would like to connect with her community you can find her on:
Instagram: @honoringouranimals

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Creating a library with Beth about Pet loss is in Mazey's memory. We have created a library of episodes to be right here waiting for you if you need to hear them if you are experiencing pet loss grief or in the future this is something you may experience. We both  want to normalise pet loss grief. Please share this episode with anyone who you think may need this.

This is the second full episode I have recorded with Beth. If you have not listened to the first episode I recorded  with Beth earlier this year, please go and check out episode 58 (part 1) and episode 59 (part 2). 

As always Beth shares with me some helpful tools.

In this episode we chat about:
-Our firsts when we loose our pet/s. The first vet visit, car trip, park visit, beach walk
-What we can do to prepare for our firsts and  how we can honour our pets
- I share a number of personal stories and experiences about my own pet loss. For some of us why can pet loss hurt more than human loss
- What we can say when a loved one experiences pet loss
- What our animals are here to teach us
- The animals that get left behind. How can we best support them

We love our animals so much. When we lose them or face that possibility, it can be one of the hardest things we’ve ever gone through.

Beth Bigler was a writer and producer in Hollywood and was very happy in her career and in the middle of this her 11yo soul mate cat Arnie got a very bad prognosis -  cancer.  The anticipated and eventual loss of her Arnie, led her to seek out her own pet loss grief support, which profoundly aided her healing. It was lifesaving and transformative. In the middle of that process, Beth had the opportunity to help a stranger at the vet’s office who was faced with an unexpected euthanasia decision. She realised that she wanted to help others integrate loss into their lives and empower them on their grief journey.  In this episode Beth shares her story as to why she left Hollywood and is now  a  double-certified Pet Loss Grief Counsellor, certified Pet Chaplain, and a certified end-of-life animal companion doula.  Beth helps people from all around the world with grief counseling support before, during, or after the loss of their beloved animal companion.

If you would like to find out more about Beth or you would like to connect with her community you can find her on:
Instagram: @honoringouranimals

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