I know, you might be thinking that this topic doesn’t apply to all of us. If you are wondering what this is all about, well, it’s about opening the conversation to something we don’t often talk about (unless you are about to have a child) and that is the fear of giving birth, for both women and their partners. Have you ever wondered how could our world be positively affected if more parents learnt to be relaxed before the arrival of their babies?

So, it’s of paramount importance to talk about positive birth, and of the empowering possibility of releasing conscious and subconscious fears and anxiety around pregnancy and delivery. Having this conversation can change the life of mums, dads, and babies, and create a ripple effect in our world!

In today’s episode, my guess Natalie Andrew, certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner Childbirth Educator, mum of Freddy, wife and founder of Prepared to Birth, shares with us how trough Hypnobirthing techniques women and their partners can awaken to a new way of feeling and thinking around the very important moment of giving birth, and how to do it in a calm, empowered, and LOVE filled way.

Natalie also shares with us a bit of her experience working with couples and about the changes she witnesses in her clients. This is a wonderful conversation we can all learn from.

Hope you find lots of value in it!

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

Shame can go unnoticed in our lives because we never (or very rarely) talk about it. Instead, without being aware of it, we cover it up with behaviours such as over achieving or even addiction. Shame can even be the root of the stress and anxiety that a big percentage of the world population experiences now a days! So, it’s time we uncovered it, look at it and open up to talk about it!

Join me for the second part of this interview with Kathy Wyber, Personal and Parent Coach, founder of Mindset to Inspire, to learn how shame affects our daily decisions and patterns of behaviour, and most importantly, what we can do about it.

Enjoy!

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

Have you ever wanted to make changes in your life, and no matter how hard you try you keep falling into your old patterns of behaviour and don’t understand why? Well, there is something underneath it all. However, we rarely talk about it, because it’s simply too painful. Yes, are talking about SHAME.

In the first part of this interview with Kathy Wyber, personal and parent coach, founder of Mindset to Inspire, we talk about what shame is, where it begins, and how we can start exploring its effects in our lives with, what Kathy calls, ‘gentle curiosity’. Kathy also talks about the difference between guilt and shame, how being aware of our language and choice of words is key in the process of healing, and also about the power of bringing awareness to our emotions. This is pure gold when it comes to personal growth!!

This conversation is quite an eye opener, because unless we are willing to look within, we won’t be able to reclaim our inner power and, therefore, live our life to the fullest!

Enjoy this episode, and see you next week for the second part of this powerful interview!

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

In my quest for learning about tools for healing and treating mind, body and spirit, I’ve found aromatherapy to be a powerful, holistic, gift from nature! Mainly because it really activates our senses, especially our sense of smell and, (nearly) without noticing, it creates a profound effect in how we feel, how we think and in the health of our physical body too.

So, when I connected with Sonya Edmunds, clinical aromatherapist, registered nurse and practising midwife living in Melbourne, founder of Mother Nurture, I got really excited because I believe we can all learn a bit more about  what to use essential oils for, and how to use them safely in our day to day lives!

Sonya is passionate about Aromatherapy, and in this interview she shares lots of different tips to look out for when it comes to using essential oils, plus she also shares what her favourite oils & blends are for stress, anxiety, lifting the mood up, creating harmony and much more!

Enjoy!

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

We move every day. We walk, run, exercise, dance (hopefully a lot!); we also do lots of movements that we don’t even notice! We sit for long hours, or slouch on the couch. And yet, our awareness of how we are moving and how the body feels, is very limited. So, what would happen, if we started to pay attention? How would our life be affected if we practiced conscious movement?

In this interview with Angela Ashley-Chiew, founder of ‘A Life in Flow’ in Melbourne, Australia, -Feldenkrais Method practitioner, life coach, Reiki healer and sacred circle facilitator- we talk all about how through the practice of Feldenkrais Method we can train our nervous system through movement, and thus create change in the experience of our day to day life, becoming more aware of our own body, allowing ourselves to rest, experiencing ease, letting go of tension and so much more!

Angela also shares with us a very simple but powerful exercise towards the end of this episode, we hope you enjoy it and that it takes you one step forward in your journey to reclaiming your calm!

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

How many times have you felt like needing to rest deeply, yet, you haven’t allowed yourself to do it? Instead, you keep going, one cup of coffee at a time, hoping you magically feel energised, vital, calm and happy.

This way of living has become the norm, but, what if we could ‘install’ a new lifestyle that supports our whole body, mind and Spirit? What if we could remember our innate calm throughout the day and navigate stressful moments this way?

In this interview with Eliza Giles, Meditation, Nidra and Yoga teacher and facilitator, we talk about the importance of rest not only as a form of self care but as the power seat of vitality! Eliza explains what happens in our bodies when we don’t rest, and how through a Nidra practice we can access deep and conscious states of rest, in which the body goes to sleep and consciousness is aware.

This conversation has lots of juicy bit, including a guided Nidra exercise!! I hope you enjoy it fully, and get to switch gears as you allow your whole being melt into this delicious, restful state.

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

Have you ever felt that what think about is completely different to how you feel? Well, this is not uncommon, especially in our modern world in which thinking has become more prevalent than feeling.

However, in order for us to come back to wholeness, as Lucy Proud shares with us in the second part of this interview, we must bring our thoughts and feelings back to harmony. They are the representation of our feminine and masculine energies, and when we, both men and women, learn to bring them to a perfect dance, we can manifest with ease and grace, and simply be in flow. You’ll feel (and be) in complete alignment within, and you’ll start seeing that in your outer world.

Lucy also shares with us how by bringing awareness to both our inner cycles and to those of nature, being in flow is easier than you think. So, welcome to continuation of this profound chat with Lucy Proud. Enjoy!

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

Sometimes, it may seem that our day to day life can never get to a point of peace, stillness and flow. We try very hard (or maybe not too hard) to bring in practices that help us feel good and at ease, yet our minds are still racing. And from this place accepting life as it is becomes a daunting task.

So, what are we missing here?

In the first part of this conversation with Lucy Proud, Women’s Circle Facilitator and Spiritual Teacher, we talked about the importance of feeling in order to experience stillness and be in the present moment.

However, these days, feeling has been put aside, perhaps we are afraid of going there, and as a result we have given permission to the mind to take over. The interesting thing here is that feeling and thought cannot be separated, and so, the invitation is to learn to integrate them and in this way open up the doors to ‘flow’ in our lives. And what does this mean? That you live from a place of acceptance, and life is filled with ease and grace, a powerful place to be in!

I hope you enjoy the first part of this interview!

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

Fast paced life. It looks like we've gotten used to living this way. We’ve forgotten how to make time for us, how to prioritise what’s really important and how to, in the end, take care of our most basic needs. All of this happens until our battery runs out, we burn-out, and then we have no other option but to reevaluate our lives, and start from scratch.

However, it doesn’t have to be like this. We can prevent getting to that place of complete depletion. The key here is to have a tool kit you can reach into, a system you can follow, that will support you in moments of stress, that will lift you up and hold you strong!

In this conversation with Mel Brodie, Mindset & Soul Coach, founder of Luminate Life, we talk about what those tools and strategies can be, and how to approach life from a ‘seasonal’ perspective. This interview will really help you assess where you are right now, what new super, practical tools you can bring into your day to day life, how to identify what’s actually important for you and few more wonderful tips to help you experience your life to the fullest!

Enjoy this value packed episode!!

Laura G

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Ps. You can also join the conversation on my YouTube channel,  Facebook or Instagram. 

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project & Laura Gutiérrez are not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.

“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

-Maya Angelou

Kindness is our innate ability to be open-hearted, generous, gentle, assertive and loving towards others and ourselves. Yet, we might feel that the world around us is teaching us the opposite. We are constantly bombarded with the idea that trusting others is dangerous, so, who wants to be kind when you are probably going to be taken advantage of, right?

However, kindness is in our DNA. It runs through us, without it, we wouldn’t be able to live to our fullest potential. We are called both to offer kindness and to receive it. It is through acts of kindness that we connect at very deep levels, that we create community; that gratitude and appreciation are spread, that we can hold each other and… that we can heal from stress. Yep, it’s true. Kindness is the perfect antidote for releasing stress, and the most delicious, healing potion, because when you bring random acts of kindness to this world you are not only loaded with healing chemicals in your body such as serotonin and oxytocin, but you create a ripple effect that goes beyond what you can imagine, for the benefit of all!

So, will jump on this train with me? ;)

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Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. While such information and material is believed to be accurate, it is not intended to replace or substitute for professional medical advice or care, and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Do not use the information on this podcast for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. The Love Approach Project is not engaged in rendering medical advice or services. The information presented on this podcast is not intended for diagnostic or treatment purposes. You should consult your doctor for medical advice or services. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read/listened to on this site.