The Body Love Show - 3 things you need to know about the Bali Retreat

I recorded this week’s episode in Bali while on retreat with 8 other beautiful women.

It’s the first retreat I’ve ever hosted overseas and so far it is going so well and we are all having a fantastic time.

In this episode I share 3 things I would love you to know about the retreat - not the workshops or what kind of yoga we are doing… but the really important stuff like true connections with like-minded people and releasing some old pain.

This retreat has been transformative in many ways so far and we are only half way through.

I hope you enjoy this behind the scenes look at the retreat (including crazy Ubud traffic) and if you’d like to come to the next Bali retreat get access to a guaranteed spot at bodylovehq.com/events 

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The Body Love Show - Creating Harmony with Body Love Academy Student Melynnda Jelley

Melynnda Jelley works for a Not for Profit organisation in a Management position. She has 2 fantastic boys, a spoilt fur baby and an amazingly supportive husband that is always encouraging her to invest in her wellbeing  and grab time for herself.

Melynnda is a qualified Life Coach and creator of Harmonious Me. Melynnda wants to help women feel comfortable with who they are mentally and physically, to find their true essence to be able to shine and live their intended life full of self connection and self awareness. So many women set their success again other woman rather than against themselves, against what they want to achieve, how they want to get from feeling unworthy to truly at one with themselves and the life they are living.

Melynnda loves connecting with Mother Earth through gardening and creating nature spaces on her 3 acres of bush.  

Melynnda finds moments of ritual in all parts of her day from first waking in the morning with The aroma of her favourite essential oils to pouring her first cup of tea and setting the intent for the day ahead. “ I feel connected to my surroundings and myself when I use ritual as part of my day, take for example a day at work for me includes a number of rituals like the way I set my desk up each morning and the way I refill my water bottle with the visualisation of physically filling up my cup and then having abundance in my day.” Many people have ways of doing things each day the same and may not even connect it to being a ritual. 

I love this interview where we discuss ritual, body love and how you know if you should join The Body Love Academy.

You can connect with Melynnda on her Facebook page Harmonious Me.

If you would like to learn more about The Body Love Academy, click here.

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In this podcast episode I interview Adele Renee (You can check out her interview with me here)

Adele Renee is a wife and Mum to 3 young children and is launching her own business as a personal mentor and coach for Mum's. 

Adele's journey into motherhood has been a struggle, going from a career and study driven perfectionist to an overwhelmed Mum that pretended to have it all together on the outside but was lost and falling apart on the inside. 

Her overwhelm turned into post natal depression and anxiety on two occasions and with the help of a therapist and coach she managed to pull herself out of the dark hole she was in and completely change her life. 

One of the huge changes she has made with her family is selling their house in NSW and possessions, buying a caravan and travelling Australia. She is currently near Margaret River in Western Australia. 

Her purpose now is to help other Mum's feeling overwhelmed and lost to put themselves first and find calm who they really are.

In the interview we discuss her postnatal depression and what drove her to seek help, how she is now grateful for the dark times and the huge life-changing decision to sell up everything and create a new life.

I hope you feel inspired by Adele’s journey - I’m sure you will!

Find Adele online here

Find her on Facebook here

Join her free Facebook Group here 

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The Body Love Show - Emma Polette interviewed by Adele Renee

Recently I was interviewed by Adele Renee who is a personal mentor and coach for mums.  She is currently traveling around Australia with her family and along the way she is interviewing people by asking 10 questions.

I love this interview because Adele’s questions are so insightful and I like my answers :)

During the interview I forget a quote from A Course in Miracles.  It is:

“Where would you have me go?

What would you have me do?

What would you have me say?

And to whom?”

Adele’s microphone is incredible so during the interview you’ll hear Barney’s snores and a heavy shower of rain!

I will be interviewing Adele soon so keep an ear out for that.

In the meantime you can find her on her Facebook page.

And you can learn more about The Body Love Academy here.  Applications are now open for around starting in October 2019.

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This week I interviewed my Body Love Academy student, Peggy Quarmby.  

Peggy is a full time Receptionist, an Independent Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator of 12 years sharing stamping and creativity through classes and workshops.  She is also a Body Love Coach (in training). Peggy is passionate about helping women to live a lifestyle of self acceptance, compassion, inspiration and creativity.

She says, “I believe women have so many expectations from society, family and those we give ourselves, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and caught up in the busy-ness and stress of life.  Creativity and inspiration through crafting is one of my ways to relieve stress. I have a Certificate 1 in Reiki, enjoy meditation, journaling, oracle cards and reading as other ways to combat stress and create happiness.”

Peggy is a Mum to two precious Miniature Daschunds Adam and Bella.  These two little lively characters are the light and joy in her life and they know it.  She is also always planning the next renovation in my home…

Peggy currently run monthly stamping classes two nights a month – both nights students make the same projects.  The classes in August are Monday 5th and Tuesday 6th, and students make 3 projects all materials supplied. 

In the podcast we explore some of these topics: 

            How did Peggy start her body love journey?

            What prompted her to sign up for The Body Love Academy?

            What’s Peggy’s favourite part of The Body Love Method?

You can contact Peggy by Email:  [email protected]

Or on Facebook:                                           https://www.facebook.com/peggyquarmbyalbany

In the podcast we also talks about forgiveness - learn more here:  Podcast about forgiveness 

If you’re interested in The Body Love Academy, we start the next intake in October.  Check out all the information here.  Or take the quiz to find out if The Academy is right for you.

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This is a huge week in Body Love HQ history.  Firstly (and arguably most importantly) our resident dog, Barney, turns 8 this week!  To be honest, he is actually a rescue so I don’t know how old he really is but it was 5 years ago I adopted him and he was about 3 when I did so I say it’s his 8th birthday.

Now, you might be wondering what the hell my dog’s birthday has to do with Body Love.  Well. I think adopting him was my first step in understanding unconditional love. This animal was going to love me no matter what so I started to see myself through his eyes and it made it easier to start to love myself.  (Is that too soppy?)  

Think about your own pets… do they often look at you with unconditional love?   Are they going to hate you if you eat some cake? No! Will they be pleased if you put down the washing and take them out for a walk instead?  Yes!  

Try seeing yourself through your pet’s eyes for a day and you’ll start to feel a bit differently about yourself.  Unless you have a grumpy cat lol.

The other big thing anniversary at Body Love HQ this week is the start of my free Facebook Group, The Body Love Collective.  It’s 4 years old. The Body Love Collective a place where women from all over the world gather to learn and share ideas about how to love themselves in the same way Barney loves me.

This week in honour of it’s birthday I have added new daily themes to give some structure and focus to what is shared.

If you haven’t joined you can do that here.  And even if you’re not on Facebook, keep listening because I’d love you to use the power of the group even if you’re not in it by following the daily themes in your journal or other social media!

Monday is inspiration day.  Think motivational quotes, setting intentions, or personal stories of inspiration and success.  When we feel inspired it's easier to take positive action.

Tuesday is all about freedom.  How have you felt a sense of freedom lately?  Freedom from body shame or diet culture, freedom from guilt, freedom from toxic work environments?  Or if you need help with that then ask a question and I’ll answer it for you.

Wednesday is Body Love day.  Only 20% of women in Australia like their bodies.  (It's about the same in most Western countries). So it's a rebellious act to love your body, flaws and all!  Think about what you love about your body today… or how have you treated yourself with love?

Thursday is Self Care day.  This is slightly different to Body Love Day.  This is all about putting yourself first while ditching the guilt.  Share your self care plan or let us know if you need help.

And finally, Friday is Share day.  Share what you’ve seen on the internet about Body Love or share something from your business or life that is Body Positive.  I also encourage you share something to your own private Facebook profile to help spread the ripple effect of Body Love and acceptance.  The more we all talk about it and normalise it, the more likely it is that one day body shame will be eradicated forever!

So come and join the group.  It’s a free daily reminder to love yourself and share that message with others.

And if you feel inspired to be a Body Love Coach and create your own Body Love Business, but you’re not sure if it’s right for you… then take this new quiz.  It’s a quick and easy way to take the next step towards becoming a coach… and it’s FREE.

Photo by Hazel Blake Photography

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I’ve realised this week that my #1 life mission is to help hundreds and thousands of busy working women to find a sense of freedom in their hectic lives.

The best thing that has come out of ditching my 9 to 5 career and creating my business is the sense of freedom I have.  

Just like last week, I write this while I have my dog snuggled at my feet.  I wasn’t allowed to bring dogs to my last corporate job. I actually had to give away my pet guinea pig because I wasn’t home enough to look after him properly.

I spent the morning having coffee and cake with a friend.  I don’t have to wait until the weekend to do these things.

And next month, I’m off to Bali, for work(!) for 7 days.  I decided a couple of years ago that I wanted a winter holiday every year and now I get paid to go on one!  And yes it is work, but it hardly feels like it.

So, it might have taken me 7 years to get to this point, but I definitely know how to do it faster now and I’m excited that I get to share these business building hacks with my Academy students and private business coaching clients.

What does freedom look like for you?  If you could do anything every morning when you wake up, what would your day be like?

You might be thinking about your ideal day but interrupt yourself with thoughts of, “I couldn’t do that.  Who am I to do that? I don’t have the confidence to do that…”

But believe me… you can.

Here’s a simple but transformative practice I did in 2017 which got me on the path to creating The Body Love Method, creating the Academy and creating The Body Love Bali retreat.

It’s a bit uncomfortable but truly incredible.

It’s from Rebecca Campbell’s book, Rise Sister Rise.  And if you like the practice then buy the book.  It’s full of ideas like these.

And if you do decide to do the practice (and you should!) send me message on Instagram or Facebook (or comment below) and tell me how you go.

And be the first to find out when I open the next round of The Body Love Academy by registering here.

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The Body Love Show - Allowing vs. Achieving

On the weekend I had the monthly call with The Body Love Academy students.  I feel like a proud mother hen because they have just finished learning the full Body Love Method and we are starting all the business building information - which I love.  Do you know I have a Marketing degree?

Anyhow, on this monthly call I asked everyone what was resonating most for them from The Body Love Method and almost all of the women said it was the overarching principle of The Method - Allowing vs. Achieving.

And as I record this week’s podcast the Winter Solstice has just passed which is another reminder of this principle - I believe one of the reasons why people get so sick in winter is because they are pushing too hard to get things done even though winter is naturally a time for hibernation, rest and recovery and dreaming for the future.  That “soldier on with Codral” ad has a lot to answer for!

So, what is allowing vs. achieving?

It’s a harmony between going with the flow and taking action.  It’s accepting help when it’s offered. It’s doing more of what lights you up!

The principle of allowing vs. achieving was inspired by nature (our bodies, plants, lifecycles, seasons) and from The Law of Attraction.

It’s important for body love because when we are constantly pushing, striving and doing only what is expected of us it leads to stress on our bodies, minds and spirits.  And if we have only one life in this body, shouldn’t we treat it with less stress and more love? Shouldn’t we just do more of what lights us up?

When we do we experience more freedom - freedom from body shaming and diet culture, freedom from excessive stress in our everyday lives and freedom to have more time to do what we really love.

Listen to the podcast to learn how to get harmony between allowing vs. achieving

Learn more about what I spoke about in the podcast:

• How to say “no” - watch this episode of Body Love TV
• More about The Body Love Academy
• Get first access when the doors open to The Academy and get a discount by registering here

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The Body Love Show - Body Love After Birthing Babes with Samara Romanis

Samara Romanis is my guest this week.  She is a body love advocate, coach and mentor - and one of the students in The Body Love Academy.

Her passion is to build women up, to believe in themselves, to know they are worthy of self love and they are 100% more than they think they are.

Samara is a mum to four boys. She has been parenting now for 10 years and each and every birth experience has been completely different. She says, “I have been on the cuddly side since I was about 6 years old and have battled an eating disorder” (emotional eating / over eating).

Since having her fourth baby in 2017 she decided to take a stand for herself. She has  been investing in herself and making herself a priority to gain self acceptance, happiness and freedom to “just be and do me, the best way i know how”.

She is the creator of an amazing program called Body Love After Birthing Babes.  This is really important work and I am thrilled to be able to share it with you in this episode.

Get in contact with Samara or follow her on social media to see more of what she is doing (she’s so inspiring)

Website: samararomanis.com

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

Instagram: @Samara Romanis

Body Love After Birthing Babes Course: https://www.samararomanis.com/so/04Mg_dW5P#/main

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It might seem that I’ve always loved my body, or that learning to love my body was easier for me than it would be for you.  NOT TRUE!

My body image issues started from a very young age and affected me so much that by my mid 30’s I had no confidence and my brain was constantly filled with negative thoughts from my inner critic.  It affected my confidence at work, in my relationships, it affected my health and my assertiveness. Plus I was constantly thinking about how I look, if I’d eaten too much, if I had exercised enough… etc.  I was never present, I was always complaining about the past or riddled with anxiety about the future. I felt trapped and I was miserable.

My body love journey is now in phase 4 and of course it still continues to evolve.

Phase one was when I quit my toxic career and relocated to a regional town so that I could live with a lot less daily stress.

At this point studying something I was interested in (health coaching and personal training) and investing in coaches to help me gain confidence was imperative to my evolution.

Phase two was after having a hysterectomy for endometriosis I had battled for so long.  While I was recovering in hospital I had a moment of divine guidance where I was told, “You have punished your body for long enough, now it’s time to love your body.”

During this phase I started to really look after myself, set up boundaries so I had more free time, went to Bali on retreat and took some time away from alcohol.

Phase three was only a few months after the surgery.  I had hired a business coach because I felt ready to take my business to the next level.  But this coach body shamed me by commenting on my appearance in photos. It was then that I realised this message had to go out to the whole world.  Women need to live without body shame!

My Body Love journey continues because I still work too hard and don’t give myself enough me time.  I find it hard to say no. But I rarely feel bad about how I look (even though I am larger than I’ve ever been). I don’t worry about what I eat or if I’ve done enough exercise.  I know that I am enough no matter what!

So I guess right now I am in phase four of my body love journey and this where I’m at!

I am a body love expert and coach.

I love to free women from the bonds of diet culture and their own inner critics by teaching body positive fitness classes and using the modalities from The Body Love Method™ in private coaching, workshops and retreats.

I do this for busy career-focused women who are being held back by their inner critic especially when it comes to their bodies, their health, their self-care and at work.

These women need personally tailored advice and accountability to make sustainable, body positive lifestyle changes quickly and without too much fuss.

After my clients have worked with me they have the confidence to stand up for themselves at work and for their own self-care outside of work so they feel energised and more productive; they are ready to get that next promotion or pay rise; or sometimes they are ready to ditch the corporate grind and create a new career on their own terms in an industry that means something to them.

If you want to work with me on your first phase of your Body Love Journey (or your 2nd, 3rd, 4th or 100th!) then consider doing my 1-month private program - find out more at bodylovehq.com/body-love-blueprint.

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