What does it mean to be well? How do you define wellbeing? How can we teach our children skills that will impact their emotional and mental wellbeing?

These are a few of the things Alli and I chat about in today's episode. 

Alli Williamson founder of Optima Performance Coaching is an executive coach with a 200+ hour client log and the market leading consultant in the Positive Psychology space within Tasmania. With nearly two decades as an educational professional and a Masters of Positive Psychology (MAPP, University of Melbourne) she has worked closely with school leaders and change makers across the private and public sectors of Queensland, London and currently, Tasmania.

Today's episode is all about sleep, she can be an illusive minx for many!

I cover off the importance of sleep. Lifestyle factors that impact our sleep. How we can support restful sleep using a variety of natural tools. Sleep hygiene & sleep routines.

I remember the first moment I met Shell, she radiated happiness. At the time, I remember thinking that was pretty normal for a soon to be first time Mum but since that first meeting, every time I've seen Shell I have felt this beautiful, happy energy from her. In today's episode, Shell talks openly about choosing gratitude while living with cancer. Her story is one of grace, courage, humility and strength xx

In today's episode I am chatting with Brittany Eastman; Human Design reader, creator, business woman and mum to twin girls. Human Design came into my life only a few shorts months ago but it has had a massive impact on how I go about my daily life and the direction I am taking this year.

Britt summarises Human Design so brilliantly "it's a way of clearly understanding and articulating who you came here to be in this lifetime. I use your birth data to interpret your energetic blueprint that describes how you're here to energetically engage with the world around you - your people, your purpose and your projects - so you can live a joyful, ease-filled, abundant and free life."

If you are at all curious about Human Design, this episode is a must listen x Enjoy

Summer holidays are just around the corner which for many means  travel. As a frequent traveller, my oily packing routine has been refined over many trips.

In today's episode I share my must pack oils and my favourite oily travel tips & tricks.

Today's chat is with my great mate, Amy Crawford AKA The Holistic Ingredient. We dive deep into CTC therapy and Amy's role as a CTC therapist.

I've had a CTC treatment with Amy and it was nothing short of transformational. I refer to it as the "cracking open of my hood" helping me to identify and address limiting beliefs thus enabling me to heal and move forward. It has been the catalyst for a huge amount of personal development, growth & change.

If you are asking yourself what exactly is CTC?? Well, you are going to have to tune in for that. Amy has generously offered a sweet discount to The Very Essence listeners, lucky you!

"Sometimes it takes you to be in the most desperate of times, to lead you to the thing that will change your life" - Paula Moore 

Raw, honest and open.

I'm very grateful to Paula for sharing the journey she and her family have been on, incredibly inspiring. Paula is hands down one of the most generous, courageous and caring women I know.

My reflections and learnings of the last 90 days as a non-drinker.

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A beautiful and enlightening chat today with the lovely Ella Pascal.

Ella is a yoga teacher, massage therapist and retreat facilitator who brings the most grounded, joyful energy to everything she does. A recent health scare forced Ella to question and change many aspects of her life.

Ella shares openly about her healing experience and the lessons she learned on the journey.

Stumbling across this quote was perfectly timed. I've been reflecting on the many teachers I have had in my life and the role I play as an educator - to my children and in my role as a doTERRA wellness advocate. Teachers come in many different shapes and sizes; people, life experience, books, relationships, nature, animals and podcasts. Seriously, every day we encounter so many opportunities to learn about life and ourselves - we just need to be present and as an adult, we need to be actively engaged in developing and learning.