The Barbara Thompson Podcast

This was such an interesting, insightful episode. I really enjoyed it. On Saturday morning I had a chat with Dr Kelly Thornbury about what life looks like as a plastic surgeon.  It was a real, honest conversation. We get to know more about Kelly, her story and why she does what she does and how she got to where she is today, recently opening her dreamy private practice in Double Bay.

Our conversation then moved to talking about how Kelly handles stress and she shares some stories with us. If you are thinking about surgery or you just have a personal interest in it, then this episode is for you.

We also talk about:
- Traditional thinking about plastic surgery  and the negative talk and beliefs around it
- Breast Reductions
- Breast Implants
- Body Contouring
- Labiaplasty
- What is the biggest misconception about plastic surgery Kelly has found in her experience so far
- The changes that have been brought in on 1 July this year - AHPRA Guidelines
- What  Kelly does for her own self care which leads us into a discussion about intermittent fasting @drmindypelz and meditation

To contact Kelly or to find out more about what she does, you can reach out to her on:

Instagram: @drkellythornbury
Tik Toc: drkellythornbury
Email: [email protected]

Dr Kelly Thornbury
Suite 2, Level 1
15 Cross St
Double Bay
NSW, 2028
Ph 02 7201 0777
AHPRAH REGISTRATION - MED0001195164

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Celine Kheir is the founder of Celine Kheir Life Coaching, the author of How to Calm Your Mind, Declutter Your Home Declutter Your Life and an advocate of female empowerment through self care. 

Some years ago, Celine was trapped in a cycle of overthinking, procrastination, and anxiety. As an overthinker, she was obsessed with planning every detail of her life. Procrastination prevented her from carrying out her plans and when plans failed, anxiety and depression took over. The sheer weight of her anxiety caused her heart to pound and weigh so heavily on her chest that she found it hard to breathe.

Celine explored various tools and techniques to start calming her mind and taking back control of her life by connecting to the Mind, Body and Soul.

By taking what she has learned from her personal life and combining it with her professional training and qualifications, Celine wants other women to gain the same empowerment as they discover the root causes of their chaotic minds, reveal their inner strengths, find inner peace, and lead a fulfilling life.

Links for Website and for Social media 

https://www.celinekheir.com/pages/home

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celine_kheir_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091482481916
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/281194654001257

How to Calm Your Mind, The Ultimate Guide to Overcome Overthinking, Procrastination & Anxiety = FREE manuscript for Studio Chat Podcast listeners  that will be happy  to provide an honest review of the book.

Here is the link to get a free copy of the manuscript: https://mailchi.mp/celinekheir/free-manuscript-sign-up

Here is the link to get a free "Manifest a New Self-Perception workbook". https://mailchi.mp/219708b2f9b4/manifesting-a-new-self-perception

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*TW this episode talks about suicide and self harm* (From 17 mins)

I would love to introduce you to one of my besties Melissa Espinasse. Not only is she a friend of mine she is also a mum of 3, an International Medium and Spiritual Mentor helping people to bridge the gap with life beyond this earth.

We talk about the hard times and deep pain we have experienced in our lives. When we think we can't get back up anymore. Melissa shares her raw, honest story of how she moved through a time in her life when she did not want to continue and how she moved through the deep pain. 

We talk about coming home to who you are by devoting time to yourself. When we get to a breaking point when there is no way out and there is nothing left and where can you go to from there. You then get to create something better. 

Coming back to self is unlearning everything you think you are. Most people think they know who they are, but it all comes down to who do you know yourself to be. Who are you? Start devoting time to yourself and ask yourself who am I?

We discuss how important gratitude is when life brings us challenges and how it's on the same frequency as unconditional love, being powerful, joy and bliss. 

Listen to your intuition. We talk about this and what it looks like, what it feels like and what does the feeling of butterflies mean when you make a new connection with someone AND to always stay curious!

If you would to contact Melissa you can reach out to her via:
- Instagram @melissa_espinasse
- Podcast | Making Mediumship the Norm

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"Sleep well, be well - this simple truth has the power to change lives for the better and our goal is to find the pathway to make this happen for you!"
- Credit The Goodnight Co.

In this episode I chat with Shea Morrison, a sleep expert and the Co-founder of The Goodnight Co. Passionate about all things sleep, Shea is helping people around the world to sleep well, be well through her sleep consults, workshops, retreats, her Sleep by Shea podcast and The Goodnight Co best selling products.

The  Goodnight Co have been around for 9 years. They are driven by one mission: to help you create better days, through better sleep. After many years working towards this goal, they have learned quality, uninterrupted sleep  is fundamental to health and wellbeing as is nutrition and fitness.

We talk about:

- Optimal sleep
- Your bedroom environment
- How to clean your bed & pillows properly
- What to wear to bed
- #1 sleeps biggest competitor
- Book Lamps
- Blue Light Glasses
- Sleep Sabotage
- Grounding after dinner

The ebook Shea talks about in this episode - 10 steps / 10 days.
Your sleep routine guide:
https://www.thegoodnightco.com.au/collections/books/products/10-steps-10-days-your-guide-to-sleep-well-be-well
Use the code 10DAYRESET to get the discount (ebook will cost $2.95 with discount)

If you would like you get in contact with Shea Morrison you can find her here: 
Instagram: @thegoodnightco
Instagram: @sheamorrison_
Website: https://www.thegoodnightco.com.au

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In this episode we talk about binge eating. It is super common and can come with blame, shame, uncomfortable feelings, secrecy, silence and judgment. It can really rob us from life and can make us  feel very alone. Most binge eating happens still in secret and behind closed doors.

Maddi & I both share our own personal stories with binge eating. We also chat about:

- What is binge eating/binge eating disorder
- What causes binge eating
- How is binge eating different to emotional eating
- We bust myths: Is it about having more self control?
                                       Binge eating exists/ is experienced in people only in bigger bodies
- How to overcome binge eating and the role of a dietitian
- Intuitive eating for binge eating

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The making peace with food kickstart kit
https://www.maddiparsonsnutrition.com

Resources mentioned in this podcast:
- Lyndi Cohen. Your weight is not the problem (book)
https://www.lyndicohen.com/your-weight-is-not-the-problem/
- Intuitive Eating. A revolutionary program that works by Evelyn Tribile & Elyse Resch
- Feel good with food (Maddis online course) 
https://www.maddiparsonsnutrition.com/feelgood

If you would like to contact Maddi you can reach out to her on:
Instagram:
@maddiparsonsnutrition
Her website:
https://www.maddiparsonsnutrition.com

*TW*
This episode talks about body image, disordered eating and emotional eating. If you need someone to talk to please reach out for support to Maddi or Self Care Studio or reach out to one of the numbers below. 

Butterfly Foundation
Support for eating disorders and body image issues
https://butterfly.org.au
1800 33 4673

Lifeline Australia
13 11 14

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This episode has been a long time coming. I finally got to chat with Jacob the founder of Polaris Coaching. I am fascinated by the work that Jacob and his team do so I wanted to have him on my podcast to find out more about what they do.  Jacob started with a laptop and a dream and he has now created a family and a community - joined by  Tahi, Max and Acacia where they have in person and online events.

Polaris Coaching Guide men & women to feel empowerment and illuminate their self worth.

We also talk about:
- What life is like as a business owner
- Being a man in 2023 what does this look like
"The more authenticity you show for yourself the more easier life gets"
- Hustle culture
- Single life
- Life as a strong woman. Do we really scare men?
- You don't need to suffer in silence anymore. 
- The Reconnection Day discovery what is it?
- We talk about the 'release' videos - what is the sobbing, crying, yelling out all about    -Cold Immersions / Ice Baths
- Breathwork Journeys - Holotropic Breathwork
- Mirror work

If you would like to get in contact with Jacob and his team you can contact him via 
Instagram: @polariscoaching.

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Lisa is a period coach and the founder of The Red Rebel Collective.
She is on a mission to help as many women as she can showing them the incredible powers of their menstrual cycle. She also helps women with severe PMS treat their symptoms naturally. For over a decade Lisa suffered with PMDD and the only solution she got from doctors was medication.

Menstrual Cycle Awareness is a way of gaining control of your life and reclaiming who you really are -  a cyclical being! For so long we have been turned off to this inner knowledge - our periods have been places of pain, distress, disregard and ignorance. Coming into relationship with your menstrual cycle is therefore an act of rebellion against the centuries of patriarchal forces that have oppressed this invaluable tool. Because awareness means POWER!

Here are a few things we chat about in this episode:
- The inner seasons
- What is our cycle
- How we can improve our period health at any age and any stage
- I share my own personal memories and experience with my period
- I get vulnerable and share a bit about my cycle
- Period shame
- Menopause
- Why you should start tracking your period for 3 months
- What is better pads or tampons
- Period cups

Grab Lisa's 3-Step Period Repair Kit Here:

• Reduce severe PMS symptoms, step off the hormone rollercoaster and stop dreading that time of the month
• Learn the secrets of your womb, become body literate and start taking control of your health
• Gain energy, balance and achieve a higher state of happiness like never before

Get your 3 step period repair kit here: https://www.theredrebelcollective.com/periodrepair

If you would like to find out more about Lisa and get in contact with her, you can connect with her on:
Instagram: @theredrebelcollective
Website: https://www.theredrebelcollective.com

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A trailblazer in the medical travel and overseas plastic surgery world - Dani Pratico, the Director of Medi Makeovers has been doing this work for over 20 years helping people with plastic surgery and dental getaways experience 5 star luxury treatment and care in Bangkok Thailand.

This episode is about having an open and honest conversation about plastic surgery, raising the awareness of what is available in Thailand.  Dani shares with us some really interesting insights into surgery, what it could look like and what to expect.

If you have a question for Dani about ANYTHING to do with plastic surgery, dental work or gastric sleeve surgery please send  a private message to my instagram page @studiochatpodcast. ALL questions will stay as anonymous and we will get one of Medi Makeovers surgeons on to a Studio Chat Podcast episode  to answer your questions. Ask away!

We also chat about:
-  Plastic surgery & cosmetic surgery. You need to know the difference.
- Educate yourself 
- Why Thailand for surgery
- Medi Makeovers and the relationships they have with their surgeons 
- Continuity of care and after care
- Mummy Makeovers
- Breast Augmentation
- Breast Reduction 
- Facelift
- Hip replacement
- Knee surgery 
- Tummy tuck
- Gastric Sleeve / Gastric Bypass
- Dental Work

If you would like to contact Dani you can reach out to her:
Phone: 0416109417
Website: medimakeovers.com 
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @medimakeovers

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Part 2 of 2 (Following on from Episode 58)

We talk about:
- when a beloved pet passes the links a pet can have for us
- pets all have different personalities
- when is the right time to introduce a new pet into the family when a beloved pet has passed
- others peoples words can hurt
- grieve on your terms
-alot of people just 'don't get it'
- grief is different for every loss
- euthanasia
-celebrate vets 
- why pet loss can hit harder
- public holidays & missing your pet

If you would like to get in contact with Beth please reach out her via:
Instagram: @honoringouranimals
Website: https://honoringouranimals.com
Email: [email protected]

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.

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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.

Join us as we have our first conversation together about pet grief. 
It was not my intention to share my own personal story of my experience of loss and having to say goodbye to each of my three animals Chester, Floss and Mazey but I did so in this episode and we went there. I talk about how I felt after each loss and how I said goodbye, and how I felt after each of my animals' passing was so very different.

Some of the other things we chat about:
- What other people say to you, when they think they are helping and give you their opinion and what they used to say to me about my pets 
- Every animal loss looks and feels different
- The guilt we experience . Did I do it too soon, was it too late in saying goodbye, could I have done more?

Please join us over on episode 59 to hear part two of our chat.

If you would like to get in contact with Beth please reach out her via:
Instagram: @honoringouranimals
Website: https://honoringouranimals.com
Email: [email protected]

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