The Wellbeing Room: Recent Episodes

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Get comfortable and join us in The Wellbeing Room as we explore a variety of wellness related topics and share insights for exceptional health and wellbeing. Sharing personal experiences, we'll be covering a range of topics including yoga, healthy eating, positive mindset and habits, fitness, communication and relationships. This podcast is hosted by Leah Cooper from The Centre of Ki. Leah is a yoga teacher with over 20 years experience and is passionate about living a life of optimum health, across all dimensions, from the inside out. She is driven to share her stories and experiences so that others can benefit from her knowledge and be inspired to pursue their own amazing version of health. With guest interviews, The Wellbeing Room is a space for you to explore health and wellbeing topics from different perspectives to gain insights into incorporating healthy practices so you can get more out of life.

Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode I chat with Adele Vincent, a neuroscientist turned yoga teacher and author.

Adele is experienced in teaching a variety of yoga styles including children's yoga therapy and integrates into all her teachings a wealth of experience from biomedical science, yoga, energy medicine and her own personal life.

Adele has co-authored two children's yoga storybooks: Butterflies Be Gone and Shout it Out.

Listen in as Adele shares:

about her career working in neuroscience
her definition of emotional expression and resilience
how her book "Shout it Out" helps children (and adults) self-regulate their emotional upsets and let go of negative feelings through the use of energy releasing yoga poses and positive affirmations
how the connection between the gut and the brain impacts our mental state
the role meditation can play in supporting our emotional wellbeing
one thing that has improved her own wellbeing and helps her get more out of life.

Find out more about Adele here: https://www.moveyogatherapy.com/
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We are deeply grateful to Yoga For Good Foundation for two generous grants that helped us publish 'Butterflies Be Gone' and 'Shout It Out'.

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode I chat with Marlo Fisken, founder of Flow Movement.

Marlo has been a mover all her life and she continues to explore movement and dance in unusual and innovative ways. She is probably most known as a pole dance innovator, having started experimenting with the pole well before there were mainstream competitions.

Her business, Flow Movement, was born out of her desire to share the benefits of fluid, creative, dance-based movement with the world. The Flow Movement approach invites all people to move with imagination, sensuality, and sensitivity and to become more comfortable being on and playing with the floor.

Listen in as Marlo shares:

how she uses music as a catalyst for movement on a daily basis
how to identify movement hunger signals and overcome mental hurdles when it comes to practising movement regularly
how the environment and the use of props can enhance movement variety and creativity
the cultural and environmental factors that influence the way we move (or don’t move)
how play and exploration are essential for any movement practice
one thing that has improved her own wellbeing and helps her get more out of life.

Connect with Marlo:
https://www.instagram.com/marlofisken/
https://flowmovement.net/home

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode, I interview Julia Rossmanith.

Julia is the mother of four children, has a Science degree majoring in Anatomy and Physiology, and is a certified practitioner of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy, Holistic Pelvic Care and Traditional Maya Healing.

Through her business, The Nurtured Womb, Julia has worked with thousands of women to help them bring awareness, connection, and healing to their womb and pelvic area. Bringing a wealth of life experience and empathy to her healing practice, Julia integrates the spiritual, mental, emotional and physical bodies, creating safe spaces for women to address the impact of unresolved issues and unexpressed emotions on their physical and energetic wellbeing.

In this episode, Julia shares:

her journey through birthing her four children and how she learnt to trust her body
about the Arvigo techniques of Maya abdominal therapy and holistic pelvic care and how it is used to help bring the uterus back into alignment and promote energy flow in the lower body
how she connects to the internal energy of her clients and the techniques she uses to guide them on their healing process
the emotional and energetic blockages that women face and how they impact abdominal and pelvic health
how we have a tendency to move away from our emotional trauma and her strategies to help women feel into and release those blockages
the gentle approach she uses to help her clients when it comes to releasing stored emotions and trauma, and the freedom and joy that comes when women go through the healing process
the importance of being able to connect to ourselves and techniques to facilitate this process
one thing that has improved her wellbeing and helps her get more out of life.

Find Julia at https://www.thenurturedwomb.com/
Connect with her on Instagram @thenurturedwomb

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Welcome to the Wellbeing Room.

In this episode, I interview Katie Brown.

Katie is a Sydney based yoga teacher who has been teaching for over 20 years. Not only does she teach yoga, but Katie is a devotee of relaxation techniques which she has honed throughout her years of teaching and working as a yoga teacher and massage therapist.

Katie is passionate about helping more people experience the life-changing health benefits of guided relaxation and teaches enjoyable, relaxing classes with practices that can be weaved into daily life to ease stress and tension.

She has a background as a professional writer and uses this expertise to craft her guided relaxation narratives and has published five books including The Relaxation Rainbow, Guided Relaxation, Mother Me, Restorative Yoga and her latest release, Peaceful Paws, which includes creative ways to connect and relax with your dog.

In this episode, Katie shares:

how she came to do yoga and her path to becoming a yoga teacher
how her yoga practice and teaching has evolved with her life stages and changes
the differences between slow flow, restorative, and yin yoga
the inspiration behind each of the books she has written
her passion for teaching restorative yoga and training others in this practice
her passion for dogs and supporting other dog owners with her relaxation book Peaceful Paws
one thing that has improved her wellbeing and helps her get more out of life.

Find Katie at https://katiebrownyoga.com/
and on Instagram @_katiebrownyoga

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

I felt called to record this episode to share my experience as a carer for my mother who was recently diagnosed with vascular dementia.

If you are someone who has experienced caring for a parent or loved one with this condition, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch: leah@thecentreofki.com.au

Books I mention in this episode:

Learning to Speak Alzheimer's
https://www.amazon.com.au/Learning-Speak-Alzheimers-Groundbreaking-Approach/dp/0618485171
Contented Dementia
https://www.booktopia.com.au/contented-dementia-oliver-james/book/9780091901813.html?source=pla&gad_source=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-9Oz-tbxhgMVUa1mAh3tfQQDEAQYASABEgIeFPD_BwE

Contented Dementia Trust
https://contenteddementiatrust.org/about-us/contented-dementia-trust/

Research Paper: Effects of Meditation on Structural Changes of the Brain in Patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment or Alzheimer's Disease Dementia.

Link: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2021.728993/full

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Learning To Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease

Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Danielle O'Donoghue. Danielle is a Yoga teacher, whole foods chef, mum and all-round amazing human being. She lives in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains, west of Sydney and teaches classes, workshops and retreats from her gorgeous purpose built studio, the Octagonal Space.

Danielle and I met many moons ago, in our early 20s. I’ve always been amazed by Danielle’s passion for whole food and gardening. I’ve asked her to join us in The Wellbeing Room today to talk about all things food and I’m sure we’re going to uncover some interesting things.

Listen in as Danielle shares:
~ her experiences growing up with whole food and the evolution of her relationship with food
~ how pregnancy created a paradigm shift for tuning into her body’s nutritional needs and her advice to women for choosing foods to satisfy cravings when pregnant
~ the difference between omega 6 and omega 3 oils and why it’s important to avoid foods containing certain types of oil
~ how our eating choices can create isolation and the importance of building healthy whole food communities
~ the impact that supermarkets have on us when it comes to making healthy food choices
~ how the process of fermenting and sprouting grains and seeds can be used as a way to help food become more digestible and makes nutrients more bioavailable
~ the steps to soaking and fermenting grains, such as brown rice, and their importance in healing the digestive system
~ her top tip for wellbeing and getting more out of life.

Learn more about Danielle and the work she does here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_octagonal_space

The Octagonal Space: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084088661953

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Michelle Wright. Mish is a powerhouse in the world of fitness, women's health and education.

With over two decades of experience, Mish's focus has been guiding women on their fitness journey whilst maintaining an awareness of the importance of pelvic health.

Over the years, Mish has led corporate wellness initiatives, redesigned training programs for older adults, and developed over 30 online courses.

Mish is a passionate advocate, mentor, and educator and shares her experience generously through her blog on her website. I was intrigued by one of her recent blog posts titled ‘How I quit Mummy Wine Time’ and this led me to ask Mish to join us here today in The Wellbeing Room.

Listen in as Mish shares:

her experience of using alcohol and what led her to make the decision to become a non-drinker.
the challenges she faced on this journey and how she overcame the desire to drink.
the research and psychology that helped her rationalise her decision to continue down the non-drinking path.
advice for other women who want to explore getting off alcohol and may find themselves dealing with social pressure.
her top tips for wellbeing and getting more out of life.

Connect with Mish here: https://mishwright.com/
Read Mish's blog post about Quitting Mummy Wine Time here.
Read the article that is mentioned in this episode here.

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode, I interview Mikki Brammer. Mikki is an Australian writer and journalist, originally from Tasmania. She is now based in New York City, having arrived there via time spent working in France and Spain. As a journalist, Mikki writes about architecture, art, and design for a variety of well known publications.

During Covid lockdown, in her apartment in NYC, Mikki penned her first novel - The Collected Regrets of Clover - which was published in 2023.

I invited Mikki to join me in The Wellbeing Room to discuss the themes of her book which focuses on death and dying and our culture's way of dealing with, or complete avoidance of dealing with that inevitability.

Listen in as Mikki shares:

what led her to explore the topic of death in her first novel
the journey she took to research the book and get intimate with the topic of death
the different roles of the death doula and how she incorporated this understanding into Clover's story
how she uses her knowledge about death now to improve her life and relationships with those she loves
what she hopes readers will get from her book
her top tips for wellbeing and getting more out of life.

Connect with Mikki here:
https://www.instagram.com/mikkibrammer/Check out The Collected Regrets of Clover here:
https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-collected-regrets-of-clover-9780143779018

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

I felt called to record this episode to share my experience as a carer for my mother who was recently diagnosed with vascular dementia.

If you are someone who has experienced caring for a parent or loved one with this condition, I'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch: leah@thecentreofki.com.au

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Wealth and Health.
Are the two mutually exclusive?
In this episode, I share some recent insights about both.

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In this episode, I describe my experience of being a selective mute when I was a child, how I got the courage to speak in public, and the connection this has to my yoga practice.

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Sensei Ken McLean.

Ken McLean is the founder of the Shin Sen Dojo, which is located in Kensington, Sydney. His Dojo is a training centre for the development of the mind, body and spirit and here he teaches the Shin Sen Arts of Aikido, Ki Energy Cultivation, Aiki Macrobiotics and Ki Shiatsu. He has spent over four decades training and researching these Ki based arts and has trained with the leading instructors in Japan and Australia.

Ken is also an author. His book Harmony is Success explores the principles behind creating harmony with the four essential relationships in life.

In this interview, Ken shares:

how he developed his understanding of Ki and the ways to cultivate Ki
the impact that Macrobiotics had in his life
about the practice of Aikido, how it is a metaphor for relationships and interacting with energy as well as a physical practice
the four Ki Principles that bring the mind, body and spirit into unity
an overview of the Four Relationships - self, relationships, place/nature and universe - and explains how harmonising with them enables flow
how to handle situations where Ki is out of balance and ways realign our energy
the benefits of cold water immersion as a Ki practice.

To connect with Ken, visit his website:
https://shinsendojo.com.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShinSenDojo

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Colleen Adrian.

Colleen is a connected parenting coach for parents of sensitive spirited kids of all ages. She helps the parents learn skills for connection and emotional regulation–both for themselves and their children–so they can leave behind authoritarian parenting methods and bring more peacefulness to their family.

Listen in as Colleen shares:

how she came to do the work she does
her definition of connected parenting
the importance of nervous system regulation
why the connection to our body is important, especially when connecting with our children
an example of how understanding resonance of emotions in her body helps her connect with her son
how difficult situations with our kids help us to learn and grow
the various things that are in play at times when we get angry with our children and the importance of our own nervous system regulation
how somatic work can help parents and children self-regulate and connect deeper with their emotions
how connected parenting helps us learn to repair relationships and connect with empathy
one thing that has helped her improve wellbeing and get more out of life.

To connect with Colleen, go to her website: https://colleenadrian.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@colleenadrian1590
Self-study online course: Raising Confident Kids

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Holly Davis.

Holly is a whole food chef, author and educator. She teaches a range of face to face workshops and online courses covering Sourdough Baking, Fermentation, and Japanese Whole foods.

Listen in as Holly shares:

her first memories of cooking
when the idea for Iku Wholefoods first formed in her mind
when she was first introduced to the idea of using food as a way to alter the way you feel and impact your wellbeing
her experience of travelling to Japan and learning macrobiotic cooking at the Macrobiotic Centre in Tokyo
how she met Andzej Gospodarczyk and worked with him in his macrobiotic restaurant in Sydney
her journey with Iku Wholefoods
her passion for fermented foods, the benefits of making them and eating them in small quantities
contraindications for certain fermented foods
something she cooks regularly that always lifts her spirits
some of the ferments that she still wants to learn how to make.

“...I love the physicality of cooking… the whole connection to the things that I’m using and to the ingredients themselves and then what I’m actually creating. I love that.”
“I used to say, from the macro kind of thing, you know, “You are what you eat”. But I don’t think that anymore. I think very much you’re what you can digest. That actually, it doesn’t matter. You can eat the very best food in the world but if you can’t digest it you’ve got a problem. It won’t be as enjoyable, and you won’t get as much from it, and you know, it’s not really of benefit if you can’t digest it.”

~ Holly Davis

To connect with Holly, go to her website: https://www.foodbyhollydavis.com/Food by Holly Davis Facebook page
Discover her online classes here: https://holly-davis.mykajabi.com/online-courses

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In this episode, I interview Tamsin Young.

Tamsin works with women to empower them with their finances. She works on both the practical money management skills and energetic/mindset work so that women can feel comfortable with their numbers and confident in making decisions with their finances and create a business that no only supports them but fits into their lifestyle.

Listen in as Tamsin shares:

how she came to work in accounting and finance
why she is passionate about helping people with their money
how using financial records can be used as a guide to improve our business
how she has connected with her intuition and uses this to help her in the work she does
why she wants to help women to be financially independent and help them feel comfortable with their finances
the obstacles healers and artists face when it comes to charging for their services and how to overcome them
how she coaches others to use their intuition to guide them in their life and their financial journey
something that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

Learn more about Tamsin and how to work with her here:
https://www.facebook.com/YourProsperityGoddess
https://www.tamsinyoung.com

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In this episode, I interview Eric Klein. Eric is a lineage holder in the Kriya Yoga lineage. He was trained, ordained and empowered by Goswami Kriyananda to share the Kriya Dharma. He's lived this path for 50 years (with his wife Devi) and shared it with over 25,000 people including seekers from every faith tradition and spiritual-but-not-religious folks. Eric's grounded approach appeals to parents, artists, yogis, CEOs, surfers, and political leaders.

Listen in as Eric shares:

the meaning of “Yoga” and “Kriya”, and his experience of the Kriya yoga practice
the three disciplines of Kriya Yoga and the goals of this practice
how Kriya Yoga helps us to heal our karma and the karma of our family
how our outward expression is a mirror of our inner integration
how to recognise the somatic signals of our reactivity and use these as a guide for recalibration.

“If you have a fire in your house, the easiest time to put it out is when it’s a spark... The easiest time to heal a relationship is at the initial sense of discord. It’s also the easiest time to ignore the discord because it’s not that big, and what we do in meditation is, we are cultivating our capacity to respond to subtle indicators with gentle loving awareness.”
~ Eric Klein

Sign up for the 2-session program Return to the Radiance: The 3 Disciplines of Kriya Yoga (June 2023)
https://www.wisdomheart.com/essencekriyayoga

Learn more about Eric and Kriya Yoga here:
https://www.wisdomheart.com
https://www.facebook.com/wisdomheart
https://www.instagram.com/wisdom.heart
https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomHeartTV

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In this episode I interview Gregory Vahanian.

As a Transformational Life Coach, Gregory helps individuals, couples and groups enjoy a more healing and empowering orientation to life. He often supports folks in transcending inner obstacles and bringing heartfelt projects into successful manifestation. Gregory's been happily married for over 20-years and his family and coaching practice are the primary focus of his life.

Listen in as Gregory shares:

the journey that led to him writing his newly released book, Accessing the Wisdom of the Heart.
how his wife introduced him to the practices of spiritual psychology and the practice of self forgiveness.
what it means to be a divine spiritual being having a human experience for the purpose of awakening to our essential beloved nature.
how the ego and the mind can block the connection to our inner knowing (Authentic Self) and how we can shift towards a more spirit led life.
his understanding of the Hawaiian healing practice of Ho’oponopono as a way of bringing about self forgiveness and dissolving againstness.
how reframing our feelings when we get upset or triggered can be used as an experience for healing, growth and awakening.
the acknowledgement that it takes courage for us to move through an awakening process.

Gregory's book Accessing the Wisdom of the Heart is available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com.au/Gregory-Vahanian/e/B0C45HDZTH/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk

Learn more about the work Gregory does and how to work with him here:
Website: https://www.gregoryvahanian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gregoryvahaniancoaching
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gregoryvahanian/

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode, I interview Madison Kalleske. Madi is a personal trainer and fitness professional based in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. I’ve been a client of hers for a number of years. She is also one of my yoga clients and I’ve been enjoying working with her over the last 8 months as she’s been growing a baby.

Listen in as Madi shares:

the steps she took to optimise her preconception and pregnancy journey
her recommendations for maintaining physical health and wellbeing during pregnancy
how she’s learned to listen to her body and develop a new level of mindfulness
key things to consider when selecting a doctor, midwife, obstetrician
what to keep in mind when developing a birth plan and her approach to creating a list of birth preferences
one key thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

“Having a baby is not as simple as doing the deed to have a baby. It’s definitely everything you can do preconception, and that is obviously getting yourself healthy and well, but (also) learning as much as you can about the things that your body is going to go through.”
~ Madison Kalleske

Try Madi’s beginner, intermediate and advanced butt workouts on my YouTube channel playlist.

Listen to my interview with Dr Sophie Messager, Postnatal Doula to learn about the four pillars of postnatal recovery and why a postnatal recovery plan is essential.

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode I interview Rafe Kelley, natural parkour coach, movement trainer and founder of Evolve, Move, Play.

Listen in as Rafe shares:

the meaning behind Evolve Move Play and the reason he chose these words for the name of his business
the evolution of play and movement in human culture and the reasons why our capacity for play diminishes in adulthood
how our culture trains movement out of people from an early age
the pillars and practices that form the backbone of Evolve, Move, Play
the different relationships we have to the external world that drive our development as human beings
his guidelines when it comes to screen time for children and the nuances between the use of phones, television and video games
how screens take children away from the physical world and the impact this has on their mental health
the differences between a fitness practice and an exploratory movement practice
the concept of movement as “wholefood” for our bodies
how exploratory locomotor play, or parkour, can be adapted to anybody, and provides us with the potential to fall in love with the experience of moving our body.

“Step outside your door and walk through the world, and if you can go somewhere where there is nature, go be in nature. If you can take off your shoes, take off your shoes, and if you can hang from a tree branch, hang from a tree branch and start there and feel what it feels like in your body... The ultimate sustaining power to a practice is that it makes you fall more in love with your experience of being.” ~ Rafe Kelley

Connect with Rafe here:
Evolve, Move, Play
https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/
Evolve, Move, Play podcast
https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/emp-podcast/
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/c/rafekelley

Watch Dr Jordan B Peterson’s interview with Rafe Kelley: Parkour and Rough Play

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode, I interview Gemma McFall, a Strengths and Pain Coach who is passionate about helping people overcome chronic pain and improve their wellbeing.

Listen in as Gemma shares:

her back pain journey and how she learned to manage and overcome her pain using the mindbody approach to healing
what neuroplastic pain is and how the body subconsciously generates it
her insights about the fear-pain cycle
the various ways people can heal themselves from pain using the mindbody approach
the difference between masking pain and healing pain
how long-term nervous system dysregulation makes us think we aren’t stressed when in fact we are and how this affects our pain levels
how she came to understand her strengths and how she uses them every day to generate energy and manage symptoms of pain
how she uses her knowledge and understanding of pain and nervous system dysregulation as a tool when parenting her two children

“I love giving people tools and the knowledge and the quick wins and the Strengths Finder is a very quick way to very quickly see why your nervous system is being triggered.” ~ Gemma McFall

Get in touch with Gemma here:

Email: mcfall.gemma@gmail.com

Website: www.gemmamcfall.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-mcfall-a5563313/

Read the book: Healing Back Pain by John Sarno

Link to Gemma's interview with Brigitte Gemme on Vegan Family Kitchen: https://veganfamilykitchen.com/gemma-mcfall/

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode, I interview Amanda Strojny. Amanda is a registered yoga teacher and certified transformational coach focused on financial prosperity. She is a dedicated teacher of the rules of money and provides her clients with a clear and concise path to monetizing their skills. When working with clients, she incorporates the yogic principles to establish financial balance.

“It’s having a balance, which I always work with clients on. It isn’t just the financial piece...we know… you can have money and not be happy. It’s not the answer…there are so many other elements.”

~ Amanda Strojny

In this podcast, Amanda shares:

how she came to yoga
how her desire to have more compassion for herself led her to go on a yoga retreat that changed her life
the power of a deep, daily meditation practice
the work she does to help people have a better relationship with money
how being honest and realistic with yourself about your finances can help you overcome your fears about money
about her meditation practice and the techniques she uses take her practice deeper
her advice for overcoming the challenges of starting and sustaining a meditation practice
how meditation and stillness has helped her develop deeper levels of compassion, for herself and others.

To find out more about Amanda and the work she does, visit her website: https://amandastrojny.com/

You can also listen to Amanda’s podcast, Untapped Power, here: https://amandastrojny.com/podcast

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room.

In this episode, I interview Mira Rao, a resilience and embodiment coach. Mira works with clients through coaching and psychotherapy, helping them learn and practice embodiment and resilience skills to both heal from the past and build a more resilient future.

In this episode, Mira shares:
~ the definition of ‘regular regulation’ and what this means for the nervous system
~ why we struggle to return to a baseline state
~ tips for training ourselves to return to baseline when we are triggered
~ what it means to feel our way out of situations when our nervous system is in a state of dis-regulation
~ her thoughts on napping as a regular regulation strategy
~ the autonomic ladder and how awareness of our states on the ladder can help us with nervous system regulation
~ why resourcing the nervous system should be our priority every day
~ tips for ‘conscious consumption’ of media, e.g. watching the news

To find out more about Mira and the work she does, visit her website: https://www.mirarao.com.au where you can sign up for more information and receive updates about her webinars and workshops.

Mira also posts regularly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miraraocoach/

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Finding Flow in the Kitchen with Brigitte Gemme

Brigitte is Chief Meal Planner at the Vegan Family Kitchen. As a vegan food educator, she is dedicated to helping more people eat more plants. Having been a guest in The Wellbeing Room before, Brigitte has joined us again to discuss her new book, Flow in the Kitchen.

"We have to acknowledge the forces in society that devalue home cooking."
~ Brigitte Gemme

In this episode, Brigitte shares:

what led her to write her book and the process involved in putting it together.
the similarities between home cooking and project management, including the key elements of scope, cost and time.
how home cooking has been devalued in our society.
ways that people can overcome their resistance to cooking and find joy and flow in the kitchen.
why we should keep phones out of the kitchen (except for when we need them for a joyful cooking practice).
that most of us know something about cooking and have the skills required to get started in the kitchen.
tips for batch cooking and meal planning.

Get her book Flow in the Kitchen from these outlets:

Amazon.com.au
Booktopia.com.au
Kobo.com

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Do you use UberEats or Menulog to order food and get home delivery?

In this episode I share my thoughts on the increasing use of these services and the effects that using these services have on the health and wellbeing of our society.

I'd love to know what you think about this topic. Please get in touch: leah@thecentreofki.com.au

My daughter and the Katy Perry Menulog music video where the inspiration for this episode: https://youtu.be/HiDU75V00YQ

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Pam Sourelis.

Pam is a writer, a writing instructor, developmental editor and writing coach. She lives in a semi-rural area outside of Chicago, near her two horses. Pam and I met through the MasterHeart program led by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach.

In this episode, Pam shares:

how she came to be a writer
the type of work she does with people who are starting out writing
the difference between a diary and a journal
her thoughts about using journals as a tool for wellbeing
how journal prompts can be used for creativity and self-discovery
the basic rules for journaling
the difference between free writing and focused free writing
how journaling about dreams can help us get in touch with our sub-conscious
her tops tips for journaling
one thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

“You can say whatever you want. You can do it whenever you want. You decide what you want to get out of the journal and then you create that space and that rhythm so that it works for you.”
~ Pam Sourelis

Find out more about Pam here: https://wingedhorsewritingstudio.com

Find Pam on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQTVjYIhOcrtzVOjQjwBORA/videos
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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Amy Isaman.

Amy is a book and writing coach and has written and published four novels in the historical fiction and mystery genres. Amy and I met through the MasterHeart program led by George Kao, Authentic Business Coach.

“If you’re called to write – write. If you’re called to create – create. Do the thing.”
~ Amy Isaman

In this interview, Amy shares about:

her love of reading, how she began writing, and how she rediscovered her love of writing later in life
some of the barriers people face when it comes to writing and her suggestions for helping people overcome them
her approach to the creative process
the transformation process that would be the subject of her own memoir
one thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

Find out more about Amy Isaman here: https://amyisaman.com

Find Amy on Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/letswritebookcoaching/

Check out Amy's podcast - Dear Creativity, Let's Write: https://amyisaman.com/podcast/Read the blog post she mentions here:https://amyisaman.com/writing-process/why-taking-breaks-is-important/
Amy's books:
Overlander Series
~ The Overlander's Daughter
~ The Fiddler's Son

Tricia Seaver Mystery Series
~ In the Cards
~ Cold Hard Cache

All titles available on Amazon!

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview George Kao.

George is a business coach, mentor, and author who infuses his teachings with a unique spiritual perspective. He has helped hundreds of coaches, consultants, healers and course creators on their path to creating sustainable and joyful businesses, including myself.

George is a beacon of light in the craziness of the online world. His values of generosity, warm-heartedness and authenticity shine through in his content and in the classes that he teaches.

George has published five books spanning the topics of Authentic Business, Authentic Content Marketing, Joyful Productivity, Authentic Selling and his most recent title Soul Gym – Simple Principles for Spiritual Fitness, which we discuss in this episode.

"If I'm going to drop dead in this next moment, I want to drop dead in a spiritual way."
~ George Kao

In this interview, George shares:

how he came to bring spiritual awareness to the work he does as a business and marketing coach
what prompted him to start Soul Gym and how it has evolved over time
the Spiritual Alphabet - his tools and values for wellbeing
the evolution of the Energy Reboot practice
the Sandwich Prayer and its link to the Energy Reboot
what the Soul Gym program is and how to join
a unique wellbeing tip to improve wellness and get more out of life.

Find out more about George Kao here: https://www.georgekao.com

Visit his Soul Gym page on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/SoulGym.Life

Check out his energy reboot videos on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_nVcDFVZFo&list=PLiW4bSWD3exf8R48g3PLQDuAyeXYs0NUL

George's books:
~ Authentic Content Marketing
~ Joyful Productivity
~ Authentic Selling
~ Principles of Authentic Business
~ Soul Gym - Simple Principles for Spiritual Fitness
All titles available on Amazon!

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Sophie Green, a Sydney based author and publisher.

In her stories, Sophie explores the themes of friendship, love, grief and loss, family obligations, self-forgiveness and self-compassion, all under the backdrop of uniquely Australian settings.

I reached out to Sophie recently after she posted a series of 30 tips for sustaining a creative practice on Instagram and Facebook. I highly recommend checking them out (links below).

Sophie is also a yoga teacher and has been practising yoga since 1993.

There was no doubt in my mind that Sophie would have some wonderful stories to share on The Wellbeing Room and I'm grateful she accepted my invitation to come on the show.

In this interview, Sophie shares:

how her love of country music inspired her writing career
the family trips that fostered her love of the Australian landscape, which are the backdrops for her stories
the value of planning in the writing process whilst also being flexible to changes
how the Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin has helped inform her understanding of how she works with the creative process
how she came to do yoga and her journey to becoming a yoga teacher
the correlation between yoga and writing as creative practices
one thing that has improved her wellbeing and enables her to get more out of life.

Find out more about Sophie Green and her books at https://sophiegreenauthor.wordpress.com

Check out her Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/sophiegreenbooks/
and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/sophiegreenbooksTake theFour Tendencies Quiz
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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Lisa Morgan, a yoga teacher, shiatsu therapist and lover of acupressure. I met Lisa in 2007 when we were both studying yoga teacher training with Andzej Gospodarczyk of Ryoho Yoga. Lisa lives on the northern beaches of Sydney with her husband and son.

In this interview, Lisa shares:

how she helps people deal with stress using simple self-soothing techniques based on acupressure
how lockdown and teaching online has opened her up to new ways of teaching and doing workshops in the future
how teaching corporate yoga gave her the skills to read the room and deliver yoga in a way that people could relate to on their own terms
her inquiry into what is under the stress people experience and the various stress reactions people have
how her love of self-acupressure led her to incorporating these techniques into her yoga classes with amazing results
how acupressure and tapping are her go to for self-soothing and stress relief
one key thing that has helped her to improve her own wellness and get more out of life.

You can find Lisa at https://www.kissyoga.com.au
Check out her Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/kissyogaonline/
and Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kissyoga.com.au

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In this episode, I ponder the question "Is there anything I will not cook?" This question is on my mind as I go about completing the MasterChef application form. What will my answer be? Listen to find out!

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on consistency and maintaining habits for health and wellbeing.

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on mortality motivation and ask you to consider your own mortality and what you want to achieve in this time you have on this planet.

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It's time to check in and let you know how things are going.

I recently gave up my full time job. In this episode I explore what led me to making that decision and how I supported myself in finally taking a leap of faith.

Have you had a similar experience? I'd love to hear your story. Get in touch and let me know.

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode, I interview Marianne van Katwijk, a sex psychologist and sacred sexual empowerment coach who specialises in female pleasure.

In this interview, Marianne shares:

how she healed her own sexual trauma and how it led her to do the work she does
the tools she uses with women to help them connect to their spiritual and embodied sexuality
the barriers that women face when it comes to healing issues relating to sexuality
the powerful benefits of a yoni egg yoga practice
one key thing that has helped her to improve wellness and get more out of life.

You can find Marianne at https://www.unleashyourwildness.com

Check out her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/MariannevanKatwijk

Marianne is the host of the Embody Your Body podcast.

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In this episode, I share my ideology around eating and why I eat certain things and not others.

I believe that the food you eat has a direct impact on your health and wellbeing so knowing what to put in your body is essential when it comes to dealing with specific health conditions.

A few books that might be of interest after listening to this podcast include:

Gut - Guilia Enders
At home in the whole food kitchen - Amy Chaplin
Wholefood - Jude Bleureu

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

Brigitte Gemme is Chief Meal Planner at the Vegan Family Kitchen. As a vegan food educator, she is dedicated to helping more people eat more plants. Born on a farm, and trained in sociology, she understands how eating meat and other animal products became such strongly held habits, to the point of trashing both our planet and our health. Brigitte uses her understanding of nutrition, her knowledge of behavior change, and her coaching skills to fight climate change and chronic disease one dinner at a time. She holds a PhD from the University of British Columbia and a certificate in plant-based nutrition from the University of Winchester.

In this interview, Brigitte shares:

what led her to change career paths and do the work that she does today
the environmental and ethical considerations that led her to eating a plant-based diet
why she's committed to educate and support others in eating a plant-based diet
the five basic recipes that we can use as a basis for making satisfying and healthy meals
the key barriers people face when it comes to cooking and eating healthy plant based food
her favourite food/recipe at the moment
one key thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

You can find out more about Brigitte and her read her blog at Vegan Family KitchenCheck out her free 2-week vegan meal planBrigitte is the host of the Vegan Family Kitchen PodcastRate & Review The Wellbeing Room on Apple PodcastsFollow The Wellbeing Room on FacebookFollow The Wellbeing Room on Instagram Contact: leah@thecentreofki.com.au

Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

This episode is the second part of the interview I recorded with Maddox, a personal power coach and podcaster.

Maddox has spent many years devoted to personal development and has a thriving coaching practice where he works with women to help them stand in their own personal power.

Now, in his role as the host of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast, he has carried his coaching skills across to engage with his guests in honest and raw conversations, concerning topics that gay men rarely speak about. This includes topics such as intimacy, vulnerability and authenticity.

In Part 2 of this interview, Maddox shares:

how the idea for The Authentic Gay Man podcast came about and the purpose of the show
his struggle with authenticity and how he 'cracked the code' to rich, wonderful relationships
the challenges gay men face when wanting to be seen, heard and valued
his views on the connection between vulnerability, authenticity and intimacy
the one big thing that has helped him improve wellness and get more out of life.

You can find out more about Maddox here: Coach MaddoxJoin Maddox’s Women’s Empowerment Community here: Take a Stand, Darling!

Maddox is the host of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast

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Welcome to The Wellbeing Room!

In this episode I interview Maddox, a personal power coach and podcaster.

Maddox has spent many years devoted to personal development and has a thriving coaching practice where he works with women to help them stand in their own personal power.

Now, in his role as the host of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast, he has carried his coaching skills across to engage with his guests in honest and raw conversations, concerning topics that gay men rarely speak about. This includes topics such as intimacy, vulnerability and authenticity.

In Part 1 of this interview, Maddox shares:

how he came to do the work he does
the journey to launching his podcast, The Authentic Gay Man
why it's imperative to start on the inside when it comes to loving relationships
the ways that we train people to treat us and how to get the world to treat us the way we want to be treated
a powerful mirror exercise that is a beautiful way to cultivate self-love

You can find out more about Maddox here: Coach MaddoxJoin Maddox’s Women’s Empowerment Community here: Take a Stand, Darling!

Maddox is the host of The Authentic Gay Man Podcast

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"The relationship you have with yourself is the foundation of every relationship you have in life."

~ Mel Robbins, The High 5 Habit

This quote was the inspiration for this episode. So much of who we are stems from how we relate to OURSELVES! Yet, so many of us forget to check in with ourselves on a regular basis because we're too busy thinking about everybody else. Sound familiar?

Listen in and find out more about how to improve the relationship you have with yourself. In this episode, I also share my own experience of practicing the high 5 habit that Mel describes in her book. Enjoy!

Want to get in touch?
Email: leah@thecentreofki.com.au
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In this episode, I interview Dr Sophie Messager, a biology research scientist who left her career behind to dedicate herself to the profession of doula and perinatal educator. Since 2010, Sophie has supported over a thousand families and trained well over 1000 birth workers in various workshops and online trainings. She is also a doula mentor and has taught doula preparation courses in 2018 and 2019.

More recently she has written a thoroughly researched book titled Why Postnatal Recover Matters. This book, along with her online course of the same title, has helped women around the world prepare themselves for a postnatal recovery that is supportive and nourishing.

In this podcast, she shares her insights and wisdom with us, including:

the catalyst that led her to change careers and become a doula
insights into the cultural background of postnatal recovery and why we need to reclaim these customs
an explanation of the four pillars of postnatal recovery and why they are important
the benefits of body work after birth and why wrapping is an excellent support for postnatal recovery
why a postnatal recovery plan is essential, and even more so in the aftermath of stillbirth or miscarriage
the role of the doula during birth and recovery
the one big thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

You can connect with Sophie at her website: https://sophiemessager.com
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/smessager/videos

Find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/TheSophieMessager/

Her book, Why Postnatal Recovery Matters is available on Amazon and Kindle.

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In this episode, I interview Roselie Rasmussen, an orthopaedic massage therapist and wellbeing practitioner. Her work has evolved over many years and is based in education, observation and empathy.

In this interview, Roselie shares:

how she came to do the work she does
her approaches to injury, pain management and recovery from injury
the importance of functional movement and how we can use it to maintain movement and flexibility into old age
her thoughts on massage therapy and how she approaches working with her clients
the one big thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

You can find out more about Roselie and read her blog here: https://onehealthmassage.com/blog/

You may also want to check out her online course - Massage Your Loved One
Roselie created this course to enable people to connect with each other, without trying to fix or change anything and without the confusion of words. This course focuses specifically on the shoulders which is an area where tension, or a lack of movement causes problems for many people.

In this episode, I interview Mira Rao, a resilience and embodiment coach. Mira works with clients through coaching and psychotherapy, helping them learn and practice embodiment and resilience skills to both heal from the past and build a more resilient future.

In this podcast, Mira shares her insights and wisdom with us, including:

what embodiment is and why it's important to our health and wellbeing
understanding sensations and emotional safety
the connection between trauma and the nervous system and how it protects us
embodiment tips and strategies for managing stressful experiences and situations
the one big thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

To find out more about Mira and the work she does, visit her website: https://www.mirarao.com.au where you can sign up for more information and receive updates about her webinars and workshops.
Find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/MiraRaoCoaching

Link to my Mirror Mirror - The Way to Self Love podcast episode: https://www.thewellbeingroom.com/1756648/8878182-mirror-mirror-the-way-to-self-love

In this episode, I interview Supreet Dhillon, an engineer turned leadership trainer and YouTuber. Her channel, Grow with Supreet, focuses on the topics of personal growth, parenting and meditation. With over 100 videos and nearly 5000 subscribers, Supreet engages her viewers through easy-to-digest videos, sprinkled with humour. She has read hundreds of self-help books and enjoys reviewing and sharing what she learns from them in her videos. In this podcast, she shares her insights and wisdom with us, including:

how her YouTube channel started and what she hopes to achieve through the videos she makes
her top three self-help books and how they have helped her grow
what to take into consideration when choosing to read a self-help book
powerful and practical tips for implementing what you learn from self-help books
the one big thing that has helped her improve wellness and get more out of life.

You can connect with Supreet at her website: https://growwithsupreet.com
on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/growwithsupreet
Find her on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/supreet.dhillon

The books mentioned in this podcast include:

The Power of Now - Eckhart Tolle
Personality Isn't Permanent - Benjamin Hardy
Set Boundaries, Find Peace - Nedra Glover Tawwab
Think Again - Adam Grant
Think Like a Monk - Jay Shetty
Joy on Demand - Chade-Meng Tan
Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics - Carlye Adler, Dan Harris, and Jeff Warren

What is your favourite self-help book? I'd love to know.
Get in touch by email leah@thecentreofki.com.au
or visit The Wellbeing Room Podcast Facebook page and let me know.

In this episode, I interview Kimberly Ashton, a holistic health coach who specialises in food therapy and food energetics. Kimberly launched her business Qi Food Therapy in 2020 after returning from 16 years in China where she co-owned China's first health food store and teaching kitchen. She has taught food energetics and food therapy nutrition at yoga teacher trainings and retreats in Thailand, China and Japan.

In this interview, Kimberly shares:

how she became a wellness coach and began specialising in food therapy
what Qi (or chi, ki, prana) is and why it's important when it comes to food, eating and health
an overview of the Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine and how we can use them no matter where in the world we live
one food she can't live without
how she has improved her own wellness to get more out of life.

Kimberly has a number of e-books and online courses available. You can take a look at them on her website: https://www.qifoodtherapy.com

You can also book Kimberly for one-on-one coaching sessions here:
https://www.qifoodtherapy.com/work-with-me

If you have any questions about the topics covered in this podcast, or want to get in touch, please contact me at leah@thecentreofki.com.au or visit The Wellbeing Room Podcast Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheWellbeingRoomPodcast

Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she revisits fear and finding her voice and how these two are connected.

In this episode, the focus is on embracing fear and being courageous to do the things that make us uncomfortable as we travel on our wellbeing journey. Leah shares some recent experiences that demonstrate putting this into action. Listen and be inspired to step boldly forward into the life you want to live.

Read the blog post I refer to in this episode on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/thecentreofki/posts/4552284458182502
or on The Centre of Ki website here:
https://www.thecentreofki.com.au/post/the-courage-to-speak-up

Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she explores fear and how fear can block us on our wellbeing journey.

Do you find you are leading a comfortable life, complacent with how things are, but secretly yearning to do more? In this episode, the focus is on identifying fears that hold us back. Listen and be inspired to step boldly forward into the life you want to live.

Learn more about overcoming fear by watching Lisa Nicols' video How to Turn Your Fear into Fuel on YouTube: https://youtu.be/v19rDdIh_kY

What questions or ideas came up for you from this episode?
Get in touch with Leah by email: leah@thecentreofki.com.au
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Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she explores ideas related to health and wellbeing and how to initiate change to live a fuller, healthier, more satisfying life.

In this episode, the focus is on dealing with a long term issue - whether that's an illness or a relationship that is no longer serving you. How can you take steps to change the situation and move forward? What can you do to support yourself to heal or move on?

What questions or ideas came up for you from this episode?
Get in touch with Leah by email: leah@thecentreofki.com.au
or through The Wellbeing Room Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/TheWellbeingRoomPodcast

Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she explores concepts around ageing and how to maintain your health and wellbeing as you get older.

In this episode she challenges you to think about your future and consider what you want to be able to do in 10, 20, 30 or 40 years time. She shares some stories, facts and tips that may help you on your journey to ageing more gracefully.

Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she explores a really important facet of wellbeing - planetary wellbeing.

This episode is her effort to inspire hope and encourage you to take the planet into account when making every day decisions. Ultimately, each of us has the power to have a positive impact on the environment and improve the health of the planet .

For more information about some of the topics covered, see the links below.

Ethical Investment
Australian Ethical Super: https://www.australianethical.com.au
ABC News article about performance of ethical investments (25 July 2017): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-07-25/ethical-investment-funds-outperforming-mainstream-counterparts/8742104

Contact me
leah@thecentreofki.com.au
The Wellbeing Room Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWellbeingRoomPodcast

We come from nature.
We return to nature.
But how often do we feel connected to nature?

In this episode, Leah shares some stories about how she developed a connection to nature and explains how it contributes to our wellbeing. This also links to Episode 5 in which she explored the topic of 'aliveness'.

Can you recall times in your life when you felt connected to nature?
Get out your journal and be ready to write down some reflections.

Check out the places Leah visits in this episode:
1. Barrington Tops National Park
https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/barrington-tops-national-park
2. Kaikoura, New Zealand
https://www.kaikoura.co.nz

What is 'aliveness'?

Why is it important and how does it contribute to wellbeing?

In this episode, Leah explores the concept of aliveness - what it is, what it means and how to connect with it to bring about a deeper state of wellbeing.

This episode was inspired by Roselie Rasmussen of One Health Massage who brought up this topic in a recent co-working session. Roselie is a wholistic health care provider. She is based near Darrington in Washington, USA. Check out her writings here: https://onehealthmassage.com/blog/

Here is Roselie's article on Feeling Alive: https://onehealthmassage.com/feeling-alive/

What are your thoughts about the concept of 'aliveness'?
Please share them with Leah here:
https://www.facebook.com/TheWellbeingRoomPodcast
or email: leah@thecentreofki.com.au

Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she explores another facet of her wellbeing journey.

In this episode, she shares a really recent experience that made her realise the importance and value of social connection.

Read more about the exercise I mention from Brendon Burchard's book, The Charge, here.
https://brendonburchard.tumblr.com/post/131549659408/3-kinds-of-friends-and-the-secret-to-great

Or watch Brendon Burchard explain it in this video: 3 Kinds of Friends

Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she explores another facet of her wellbeing journey.

In this episode, she shares an exercise that had a profound effect on her emotional wellbeing and, more specifically, gave her the ability to practice the art of self-love through forgiveness and positive self-talk.

For more information about Lisa Nichols and the mirror work exercise, watch this YouTube video: These 3 sentences will change your life

Download instructions for the mirror work exercise.

Join podcast host, Leah Cooper, as she explores another facet of her wellbeing journey.

In this episode, she takes you on a bit of trip down memory lane and shares some food experiences that have shaped her life.

Podcast host, Leah Cooper, introduces herself and invites you into The Wellbeing Room where she shares the story that started her wellbeing journey.