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If your body, mind or soul has hit its limit this conversation could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for.

Claire Chancellor works faster and deeper than anyone I’ve ever met in the burnout and transformation space. She’s part coach, part intuitive and completely results driven blending mediumship, NLP and nervous system work into a process that can create profound change in weeks, not years.

In this episode, Claire shares her journey from discovering her intuitive gifts at 12 years old, to combining powerful modalities that help people reignite their purpose when they’ve lost their way. We talk about the real signs of burnout, the most overlooked steps to recovery, and how to know if your soul is truly “off purpose.”

I’ve personally experienced Claire’s work and I can say it’s nothing short of transformative. This is also my final guest episode before I launch my new podcast later this month and I couldn’t think of a better person to close this chapter with.

If you’re ready to stop just surviving and start truly living, this episode is for you.

www.clairechancellor.com.au

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Wake Up: Your Body Is Talking
Hosted by: Barbara Thompson & Claire Chancellor

If your body could speak, what would it say?

In this powerful second episode of our four part mini series, Claire and I dive deep into the truth about the mind + body connection and how your physical symptoms might actually be emotional messages in disguise.

We explore:
– What the mind + body connection really means (beyond the buzzword)
– How unprocessed emotions and beliefs can become physical symptoms
– Common energetic meanings behind headaches, gut issues, fatigue, and tension
– The signs you’re out of alignment (and probably ignoring it)
– How distraction, avoidance and numbing feed disease

This isn’t just theory. It’s real talk about how your body is always communicating and how learning to listen is the first step to healing.

🎧 Tune in now to Episode 146. This one will land deeply.

Claire Chancellor - www.clairechancellor.com.au

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A Conversation with Tiahna Cattanach from Femme Media

In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and refreshingly real Tiahna, founder of Femme Media  a marketing agency doing things differently. We talk about her personal journey, the heart behind her business and how she helps brands build magnetic identities rooted in authenticity and energetics.

This one’s for the business owners but it’s not the kind of marketing chat you’re used to. Tiahna shares how true branding is not about you the business owner, it’s about knowing your audience, understanding what they need to hear and speaking straight to them in a way that feels aligned, intentional and real.

Here’s what we cover:

• What authenticity actually means in business (hint: it’s not copying what’s trending)
• Avoiding the comparison trap and staying in your own lane
• Understanding your audience and creating content that speaks directly to them
• Building community and connection around your brand
• What business energetics means and looks like
• Aligning your marketing with your energy and values for a long term impact

This episode is your permission slip to stop doing marketing the “right way”  and start doing it your way.

Femme Media | @femmemedia | https://www.femme-media.com

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Use this code to receive 15% off access to Momentum (self paced online marketing course) at Femme Media.

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PODCAST MINI SERIES: Wake Up: Your Body Is Talking

With Barbara Thompson & Claire Chancellor
A transformative 4 x part series to explore the deep connection between your body, your emotions, your beliefs and your healing.

Ep 145: Stored emotions: What you don’t face lives in the body 

What happens when we keep pushing our feelings down, pretending we’re “fine,” and distracting ourselves with being busy, scrolling or people pleasing?

In this powerful episode Claire and I unpack the real cost of emotional suppression and why so many of us learned to avoid what we feel often because of childhood wounds, trauma or fear of being “too much.”

We explore:
🌀 Why we suppress emotions and how it starts
🌀 Where key emotions live in the body: anger, grief, fear, resentment, shame
🌀 The silent damage of emotional bypassing and “good vibes only” culture
🌀 How avoidance becomes an autopilot response that blocks healing
🌀 Why feeling things as they arise is key to emotional freedom
🌀 Claire’s insights on energetic stagnation and the health consequences of unprocessed emotion

This episode is an invitation to turn toward your emotions  gently, safely and with intention. Emotional honesty IS medicine.

You can find Claire @claire.chancellor & https://clairechancellor.com.au/

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The Therapist in Therapy: A Conversation with Jamie Maserow

I sit down with Jamie Maserow, author of The Therapist in Therapy to explore the deeply human, often humorous and surprisingly relatable journey of being both a therapist and a client.

Jamie shares what it was like to spend two and a half years in therapy with Moshe Lang - an 85 year old legend in Australian psychotherapy and how their unique dynamic helped her reframe challenges into opportunities for growth. We dive into what it’s like to sit on both sides of the couch, bust some common myths about therapy and reflect on the role of vulnerability, humour and storytelling in healing.

Whether you’re a therapist, a client, or simply someone navigating life’s curveballs, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn’t always look pretty but it’s always worth it.

This is a story of hope, healing and the incredible strength we gain when we truly allow ourselves to be seen.

You can find Jamie on Instagram @the.therapist.in.therapy
To purchase her book or to learn more: www.jamiemaserow.com

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When Will Love Happen for Me? A Guide to Finding Love on Your Own Timeline with Phoebe Rogers.

In this heartfelt episode, I welcome back therapist, author and love expert Phoebe Rogers to dive into the emotional terrain of heartbreak, healing and finding love without rushing your timeline.

We explore her brand new book (launching June 19 2025) When Will Love Happen for Me?, a vulnerable and powerful guide for anyone who's ever wondered when love will arrive, if they’re doing something wrong, or if they’ll ever find it again after heartbreak.

We talk about:
💔 The grief we often try to skip after a breakup
🧠 Our love patterns and love templates
🧭 The urge to merge and how to date with boundaries
🔥 Why intense chemistry can be a red flag
💗 What healthy, slow, and secure love really looks like
🌱 The practices Phoebe recommends to keep love grounded, healing and real

Whether you're navigating the end of a relationship, healing from one, or opening yourself to love again, this episode will meet you where you are at.

Phoebe’s book is filled with wisdom, reflection prompts, and big conversations we all need to have with ourselves. Tune in for a grounded, honest, and empowering conversation about choosing love from a healed place not from fear.

Grab Phoebe’s book, find her online, and connect with her via the links below:

Phoebe Rogers
Clinical Psychologist, Couples Therapist, Relationship Coach
B.Sci (Advanced) Hons. (Psych), M.Psych (Clin), Grad Dip Relationship Counselling, Board-approved supervisor, MAPS, MACPA
E: [email protected]
W: www.athomepsychology.com.au
W: www.therelationshipspace.com.au

PRE-ORDER HER BOOK: https://www.booktopia.com.au/when-will-it-happen-for-me--phoebe-rogers/book/9781763800

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In this episode I’m joined by Christine an AHPRA registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who brings heart, wisdom and deep experience to the healing space.

Christine practices a gentle yet powerful Japanese style of acupuncture (Kiiko), and integrates Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine to support patients from all walks of life. With a special focus on women’s health, fertility, preconception, pregnancy and postpartum care, Christine has created a calm and nurturing approach to health that meets people exactly where they are.

Christine’s passion for healing is deeply personal and grounded in over 15 years of experience with acupuncture. Her belief in the body’s innate ability to restore balance, when given the right support is truly inspiring.

Tune in to hear how Christine brings ancient wisdom into a modern world  and how this holistic, heart led approach can support you wherever you are on your health journey.

You can contact Christine here:

https://www.christinepfeiffer.com

@christinepfeiffer_acupuncture

Wollongong | Burleigh Heads

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In this episode we dive deep into the world of colonic hydrotherapy but not in the way you might expect. Yes, it’s about flushing out waste, but it's also about releasing emotional and energetic baggage we've been holding onto for far too long.

I chat with Alicia Luccitti - Owner of Vitality Flow Colonics. A beautiful, holistic colon hydrotherapy clinic located in Corrimal, just outside of the Wollongong CBD.

Alicia shares with me how this gentle therapy can help us let go physically, emotionally and spiritually. We explore how trauma, stress, and suppressed emotions can settle in the gut and how colonics can be a profound tool for reconnecting with our bodies and our true selves.

This isn’t just about digestion, it’s about transformation.

In this episode, we explore:

• What colonic hydrotherapy actually is and how it works
• How the body holds onto emotions especially in the gut
• The link between gut health, emotions and energetic blocks
• Why “letting go” is a full body, full soul experience
• How to reconnect with your body in gentle, nourishing ways

Whether you’re curious about gut health, emotional detox, or holistic self care, this episode will open your eyes to what it really means to let go.

The benefits of a colonic:

• Natural relief from constipation
• Reduce IBS symptoms
• Supports immune health
• Improvement in frequency & quality of bowel movements
• Eliminates trapped gas and feelings of bloating
• Improvements in microbiome imbalances
• Improvements in skin, supports eczema, psoriasis & acne
• Increased concentration, energy and clarity
• Reduced brain fog
• Increase digestive function and nutrient absorption
• Reduce headaches and migraines
• Supports better sleep
• Detoxification support for the liver, gallbladder and blood
• Assists with healing candida overgrowth
• Increase in digestive function & nutrient absorption
• Supports mood and helps reduce emotional stress and anxiety
• Reduction in sugar cravings
• Assists parasite elimination
• Assists weight loss goals
• May help improve colon muscle tone
• Assists in cleansing the liver and lymphatic system
• Supports hormonal health
• Physical & emotional release of trauma held in the gut
• Creates space for new beginnings and emotional release
• Leaves you feeling relaxed, refreshed and revitalised
• Can assist with chronic fatigue and depression

Vitality Flow Colonics

0423 617 762 

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Find them on Level 1, Suite 1, 242 Princes Highway, Corrimal, NSW, Australia

Instagram:vitalityflowcolonics  www.vitalityflowcolonics.com.au

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The Studio Chat Podcast turns 3 today! 

I can’t believe it’s been three years since I hit record on the very first episode. 138 episodes and over 7,000+ downloads later this podcast has reached people in 57 countries and that blows my mind. I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. Whether you’ve been here since day one or you’ve only just found this podcast, I appreciate you. Every listen, every message, and every share means the world to me.

So, to celebrate, I’m dropping this special bonus episode—one that I think will really hit home for a lot of you. We’re going to talk about some of the biggest struggles we all face:

• Worrying about what others think of us
• Seeking validation from others
• Why we do things we know aren’t good for us—but keep doing them anyway
• Why we repeat the same patterns over and over again
• Feeling stuck in life
• Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed
• Overthinking everything
• That mean little voice inside our head
• Feeling bored with life
• Constantly searching for a soulmate
• Struggling to connect with your teenager
• When your body feels like it’s working against you
• And even why you can’t sleep at night

This episode is packed with real talk and things I wish more people understood about themselves. So, grab a cuppa, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in.

If you would like to know more about my private practice or book a therapy appointment with me you can find me on:

Instagram: @self_care_studio

www.selfcarebybarbarathompson.com.au

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If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of binge eating, struggled with your relationship with food, or battled with body image, this episode is for you. 

I sit down with Nicole Gaviria—a former binge eater turned food freedom coach, body image specialist and registered therapist based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Nic knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with food and body image, and because she couldn’t find the right support during her healing journey, she became the person she once needed.

Now, Nic helps women all over the world ditch the diet drama, break free from binge eating and embrace body acceptance. Her passion comes from lived experience and her mission is to empower women to heal their relationship with food and themselves without guilt, shame, or restriction.

In this honest and vulnerable conversation, we open up about our own journeys with food, where we are today, and practical tips to help you navigate your own path to food freedom and self love.

It’s time to let go of the rules, the guilt, and the constant battle with food—and step into a life of true freedom.

🎧 Tune in now! And if this episode resonates with you, let us know in the comments, rate this episode or please send us DM. 

You can reach out to Nicole on:

Instagram @bingefreebestie

Website: https://www.bingefreebestie.com/home

Nic is hosting a free training on  Sunday March 30th 2025 "Binge Eating Unlocked" a must attend for anyone struggling with food obsession, emotional eating or bingeing. Below is the link for the FREE training......

https://www.bingefreebestie.com/bu-registration

AND here is the link for Nicole's waitlist for her course officially opening Monday 31 March 2025:

https://www.bingefreebestie.com/buwbe-waitlist-2025

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