Say Yes to you in 2024. Make yourself a priority.

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…easy to become more judgmental or critical of others. Maybe even jealous. You’ll see other people doing the things you want to be doing, and you’ll become cynical and go into comparison mode. You’ll feel like you’re in competition with the world. And this, is the complete opposite of self-love. In fact, when we start to feel this way, we…

Eye contact

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The eyes are more than just the ‘windows to the soul; they’re a powerful communication tool! Let’s have a look at how to use our eyes to enhance study, boost sales, and even score a date. Eye contact is often an overlooked aspect of communication, but believe it or not, it can tell a lot about a person. So-called ‘Introverts’…

Ep.49 Balance your mind and body with this simple breath practice.

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…you feel off-centre but have to do your job or study or go about your day. If you feel nervous or irritated about an upcoming business meeting.. This practice will help you ground and recenter, so you can be effective in your communication at the meeting. So let’s look at how to do it… The Balancing Breath Practice works with…

Grateful in April

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…generally positive outlook. And in light of the ‘Grateful in April’ campaign, what a perfect time to start being grateful for all the amazing things in your life! Check out www.gratefulinapril.com for more ideas on how to be grateful. ‘Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.’ -Marcel…

How to overcome depression

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…peek at my One-on-One Intensive. I developed this program 12 years ago specifically to help people overcome depression. And every single client I work with, who is committed to the program, is depression and pill free by the end of it. I believe we ALL deserve to live a happy, healthy life – free of depression – so if you’re…

Boost your self-love through community.

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…group energy? Then join a group of like hearted people. Take up a new hobby or even better… be part of my community. I run a number of beautiful courses, where people come together with the one purpose; to cultivate self-love.   Simply check out the website for my Remarkable Relationships 3-month course and my Yoga for the Vagina course,…

Ep.41 Chasing cars around your head? Let’s meditate.

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…breath, we come into presence. And that is the other gift of meditation. Coming into presence. We can only experience depression when we’re living in the past and we can only experience fear states such as anxiety and overwhelm, when we’re living in the future. So in meditating, we’re bringing ourselves back to the present moment, where we’re free of…

The pelvic floor demystified

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…includes yoga and pilates teachers. Research has shown that it’s often more common for yoga and pilates teachers to have pelvic floor issues, due to the drawing down of the tailbone in postures and the ‘tighten tighten tighten’ approach, without a focus on restoring length in the pelvic floor and letting go. I hope this blog serves to help you…

Ep.3 Fill yourself up with love. Your go-to self-love tool.

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…– that takes you away from feeling good – the Love Wrap is your go-to tool! So, let me talk you through it now. If you’re driving, please come back to this later, as you will need to close your eyes. Otherwise, if you can come into a comfortable position, a posture that feels calming and supportive for you, simply…

The truth about hypnosis

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…You can erase ugly habits with hypnosis or use it to stay calm during stressful situations at work. Even when it comes to study, hypnosis can help you learn, retain and recall new information. Hypnosis makes it easy to change your behaviours so you are able to achieve your goals. A scientific study published in the Journal of Consulting and

Play-time: How to get Happy!

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…It keeps us young at heart, creative and happy. But often the missing ingredient in a person’s life is play. When was the last time you laughed, for example. According to a study by German psychologist Michael Titze, in the 1950s people laughed for eighteen minutes a day, but today we laugh no more than six minutes a day. Children…

Ep.48 Nourish your Lungs for a healthy, happy Autumn.

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…the new. Which is what our Lungs are doing all the time, taking in new oxygen and letting go of the carbon dioxide. Physically, a person with optimal Lung health will enjoy easeful breathing, glowing supple skin, they’ll have a lot of energy and a vibrant immune system. Of all the organs in the body, it’s believed that the Lungs…

Ep.34 Why I DON’T drink coffee anymore.

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…how to to access this inner voice of wisdom, I encourage the participants to get off coffee, because if they don’t, they find it a lot harder to get a clear line of communication with their True Self. And because of this, clearing limiting beliefs and gaining insight into their lives, generally becomes foggy and more complicated. You can make…

Conscious Commitment

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It’s a word many of us are afraid of, but without it, achieving your goals and desires is often impossible. Yep, let’s talk about ‘commitment’. So what is it that stops us from committing? Often a fear of failure and sometime, even a fear of success. The one thing you need to realise however, is that unless you commit, you…

Ep.6 Powerless to powerful: The gift of anger.

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…aggression. Aggression is an unhealthy way of expressing anger. Anger itself is clean. So drop all judgement of the anger, and simply open yourself up to listening to it. Understanding it. When you give yourself full permission to feel the emotion that’s arisen within you, you give voice to it. You give it the time and space to communicate to…

Let life be your spiritual practice.

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…practice to get good at life. Consider learning a new language. Why do we practise grammar and do language exercises in a foreign language? So we can have real life conversations in that language. So we can immerse ourselves in a new culture, and participate in life in a new language. It’s our language practice that helps us be able…

Emotional Health: Poisoning your mind with what you eat?

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…emotional health please check out Sherry’s recipes and tips. Or you can check out an hour-long talk she gave on this topic and so much more. Sherry Strong is a food philosopher, chef and nutritionist. The author of the book Return to Food – the life changing anti diet and the 8 week online program by the same name. www.returntofood.com

Ep.31 Get rid of anxiety in 2-minutes flat!

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…expect when they come across the show. And of course if you want more of what I share here in these episodes, I have a whole website full or resources for you… Blogs, meditations, programs, books; everything you need to come into a loving relationship with yourself. Simply take a peek at my online school Gettingnaked.com.au where I teach you…

Toxic tears

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…have found that after crying, people feel better, both physically and physiologically, and they feel worse by suppressing their tears. Biochemist William Frey has spent 15 years as the head of a research team at the Ramsey Medical Centre in Minnesota, studying tears. He discovered that stress-induced tears actually remove toxic substances from the body. Frey suggested that the purpose…

Life: Our biggest teacher

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…out huge wads of cash all of the time. So I invite you to ask yourself: Who is the greatest teacher of all? Or rather, what, is my greatest teacher? The answer is ‘Life’. Life and all the interactions and relationships we form are filled to the brim with valuable lessons you won’t learn in a classroom. Only problem is,…

Ep.60 Sleep Like Your Life Depends On It: The Healing Power Of A 10pm Bedtime.

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…system becomes impaired. Instead of producing special proteins to fight off infections and inflammation, you leave your body wide open to catching a bad cold, the flu or whatever virus is spreading its way around the world!! Now… If you’re wondering how this ties into mood – it totally does. One study found that women who slept fewer than five…

Boosting immunity amid the Coronavirus

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…boost your immune system – and direct energy to it – you need to look at where you’re putting your energy. If you’re watching each news report on the edge of your seat, or constantly checking your phone to see where the latest outbreak of Coronavirus is, you’re telling your body to keep your adrenal system activated. And this comes…

Good friendships put the colour in your cheeks. How is your friend bank?

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…leave the house. New friends are unlikely to come knockin’ at your door; unless you have a lot of leaky taps that require the likes of a handy man or two! Your friend-making strategy needs to include getting out amongst people regularly. And this needn’t be in a scary, confronting way. One of the easiest ways to meet new people…

Kissing: The things you never knew about locking lips!

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…– after people kissed. French kissing is great for drinking in your partner’s elixir and activating all the yummy pleasure centres that release oxytocin. And because you’re generating more saliva when you kiss, this can help combat oral plaque, while an exchange of germs actually boosts the immune system. Saliva also contains the sex hormone testosterone, which triggers libido, so…

Spring: The time of new growth. Are you ready to bloom?

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Spring is the time of new growth – we see this all around us as buds yawn open into the most beautiful flowers. So let me ask you: Do you feel like you’re magnificence is blossoming, or is the shade cloth stopping you from growing? If you’re withering behind the garden shed, then ask yourself why you’re not giving yourself…

Give the gift of presence this Chrissy

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What’s the best present you can give your loved ones this year? Although many might argue that a new car, fancy necklace or a little lovin’ are all ideal gifts – consider this: Material objects while lovely, don’t really nourish us. What they do is give us a little bit of joy when they’re shiny and new, but that wanes….

Blueberry Buckwheat Pancakes: Summer Recipe Series

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…Blueberries Coconut Oil for cooking For compote… Seasonal fruit of your choice. Apples, Raspberries and Pear are a lovely combo! METHOD I find the trick to making good pancakes (that don’t stick to the pan) is to ensure the pan is heated up well, before adding the oil and then the mixture. This is why I will often turn the…

How I overcame nausea during pregnancy.

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…a super healthy little being in my belly!! I hope this blog, helps to help you see beyond any current problems you may be facing; any limiting beliefs. Please feel free to leave a comment and share your positive experiences and learnings. The more we can create a supportive community that supports health and happiness, the more we experience a…

What tampons are doing to your womb

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…now!’ And so I decided to try one period, tampon-free. Pads only. Wow! It was my lightest period ever!!!! I was won over, and ever since, I haven’t used tampons. I then started to develop a healthier relationship with my period, like resting more when I was bleeding – one of the keys to experiencing a symptom-free period – and

Ep.57 Staying true to yourself inside an intimate relationship.

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…reassure you, or make you feel wanted, or bring you flowers every week so you feel special… Then you’re setting up a dynamic where they’re responsible for your inner world. And that’s a lot of pressure. When you love yourself deeply, your partner is free to meet you – not complete you. That’s what real partnership looks like: Two whole…

Ditch the bra if you want perkier breasts ladies!

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…found that bras destroy the breast’s natural ability to support themselves. Those ladies who didn’t wear a bra experienced a 7mm lift in their nipples, compared to those who deprived their breasts of gravity. The researchers believed that strapping our breasts in, prevents the growth of breast tissue. In other words, letting our girls hang free gives the supporting muscles…

What is an energetic orgasm?

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…I created the Sexual Self course; a 2-month journey into learning how to re-sensitise and re-awaken so we can tap into the immense pleasure available to you. You will learn to experience yourself – and sex – in a completely new way. You will discover what is means to truely feel yourself. You’ll open the door to energetic orgasms. And

Ep.27 Is my pelvic floor weak or strong? How to tell the difference.

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…security. It’s where we process emotion and it also houses our fight-or-flight reactions. In this way, the pelvic floor is one of the body’s primary stress containers. For example, when you receive bad news, this can cause an unconscious reaction, where you clench your pelvic floor. This keeps the pelvic floor in a permanent contraction. Maybe you get cut off…

I know all this stuff, why aren’t I getting results?

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…you know. That is what my course is about – giving YOU those skills that will allow you to completely turn your life around. To move from struggle, pain, fear and negative thinking patterns, into a peaceful way of living where everything you desire naturally materialises without you having to do much at all. That is what it means to…

Curiosi-tea… opening your mind to more.

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What does it mean to be curious about you? About life? How would your life be different if you lived each moment from a place of complete curiosity? That’s right, go into each situation, each interaction with a willingness and openness to understand and thus grow? What you’d probably find is that there would be no more judgments or critisisms…

How to survive adversity

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…ever imagine right now. We don’t wake up when we’re sitting in our comfort zone. We wake up when adversity hits and we’re forced to dig deep and rely on our foundations, so we can facilitate new growth. So we can cultivate our connection to ourself. For we have all we need within us to support ourselves through these troubling…

What’s coffee got to do with anxiety?

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…every person is so grateful afterwards. What’s super interesting is, when a person comes off coffee, if they do have one – after being coffee-free for at least a month – they notice the effects immediately! It’s really common for one of my clients – who has stopped drinking coffee – so say to me: ‘I’ve been feeling so good,…

Ep.58 The portal within: 3 vital truths about the cervix.

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…heart-gasms, because they don’t just open the pelvis, they open the heart, in a super expansive way! And this profound pleasure is possible, because the cervix is connected to the brain via three major nerves, lighting up areas that unlock creativity, love, and awareness. There’s even a meridian line that runs from the cervix to the crown chakra – meaning…

Struggle with pain? Try this.

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…now we know what pain is, let’s explore the next question: Why do we experience painful sensations in the body? Pain is the body’s way of trying to communicate something to us. Given the body can’t communicate to us via words, it uses sensation instead. In that sense, pain has a role to play; a very important role. Pain is…

Ep.40 The physiology of fear: How our body responds to stress and fear.

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…So the problem comes when the perceived threat – for example, a looming deadline or fears we’ve taken on, that constantly invade our thoughts… These kinds of ongoing fears, create an ongoing stress-response. Our adrenal system remains activated, which means our immune system remains shut down. This is how fear and stress deplete our immune system. This is why in…

Ep.44 The root cause of binge eating.

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…online school Gettingnaked.com.au where I teach you how to strip off the layers of childhood conditioning, so you can fall in love with you. Sign up for your FREE Self-Love Starter’s Kit there, and if you do enrol in any of my programs, know that a percentage of profits go to planting trees, so together we can re-robe Mother Earth….

Chris Cornell, anxiety, death and hope.

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…body. Yes, anxiety sickens the body. Anxiety is a very real problem, with many side-effects. Where does anxiety come from? Our childhood conditioning. As a child we are programmed, much like a computer, on how to think, act and behave. We form beliefs about ourself – subconscious programming – beliefs like ‘I’m not good enough’, ‘I’m a failure’, ‘I’m not…

Are you in need of a love infusion? Energy healing explained…

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…are not required. Now distance energy healings are not some new woo woo concept. They’ve been practiced in the far East for thousands of years, with the West now starting to incorporate distance energy healings into various modalities. China has done many scientific studies on the effectiveness of qigong distance energy healing by qigong healers. One strict double blind study