Seasons: Recent Episodes
Beth Parkes
Stripped back conversations for those wanting to grow, stretch, live life to the fullest and achieve their goals. Hosted by Beth Parkes, the founder and creator of State of Wellness, a blog, lifestyle brand and online space that aims to encourage women to live life to the fullest. Beth is a Certified Personal Trainer and Psychology Graduate. Expect to laugh, learn and be inspired as she covers topics ranging from faith to wellness and fitness, motherhood, marriage, business and the juggle of life in an unfiltered way. An intentional space of encouragement and love.
Hi guys! Welcome to part eight of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James 4:13-16.
Today we are joined by the amazing Beck Stevens. Beck is a TV Presenter, Executive Producer, Costume Designer, Fashion Stylist and Influencer. She is also wife to footy star Jason Stevens and mum to Presley. This is a candid conversation about motherhood, saving yourself for marriage, having Crohn's disease, knowing the voice of God and loving your husband well. You guys are going to love this ep!
Connect with Beck
Beck's IG: https://www.instagram.com/beckjstevens/?hl=en
Hi guys! Welcome to part seven of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James 4:1-12.
On today's episode we are joined by the amazing Melody Alisa. Melody is a wife, a mum and a Youtuber from Atlanta, Georgia. Melody chats candidly about her journey from New Age practices to Jesus, marriage advice, juggling the priorities of life and
You guys are going to love this episode.
Connect with Melody
IG: https://www.instagram.com/melody.alisa/
Join Melody's community: https://www.melodyalisa.com/membership
Hi guys! Welcome to part six of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James 3:13-18.
In today's episode we are joined by Tania Solomon. Tania has been married for 31 years, has 3 children and 2 grandchildren. She speaks candidly about marriage, being a Godly wife, the importance of pre marriage counselling and advice for new mums. You guys are going to love this episode!
Hi guys! Welcome to part five of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James 3:1-12.
It was time for a solo Q&A! This episode covers questions around how to apply God’s word to your life, convictions, finding community, how to get started with content creation (hacks and advice), baby sleep chat, birth recovery & more.
Hi guys! Welcome to part four of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James2:14-26.
On today's episode we chat all things homemaking and taking care of our homes and being a good steward of them. We talk everything from toy rotation and highchair set up to seeing housework as a blessing, romanticising cleaning and ultimately finding joy in the "mundane" things.
Hi guys! Welcome to part three of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James 2:1-13.
In today's episode we are joined by Ashley Hetherington. Ash is an author, the founder of The Honey Scoop, a content creator and a speaker. Ash chats candidly about working on social media, setting boundaries, faithfulness and so much more. I can't wait for you guys to hear the wisdom that she has to share.
Ash's links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ashleyhetherington_/videos
IG: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyhetherington/?hl=en & https://www.instagram.com/thehoneyscoop/?hl=en
The Honey Scoop: https://thehoneyscoop.com/
Ash's book (A Scoop of Honey): https://www.amazon.com/Scoop-Honey-Beginners-Someone-Googled/dp/1090747632
Hi guys! Welcome to part one of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James 1:19-27.
Hi guys! Welcome to part one of the James Bible study and weekly devotional. This week we are reading through James 1:1-18.
In today's episode we chat about 10 habits that you can start today to help you thrive! Praying for a beautiful week for you guys. Links to things mentioned:
Worship playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5l9P9WR9F28KciDbJYGpFQ?si=183516de338a40e2
On today's episode, we get a little vulnerable and chat about things that I still struggle with as a Christian. See below for some great video's I really enjoyed that go more in-depth about topics spoken about on today's episode.
Tori and Chad Masters video about modesty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cmalm3sdV9Q (great video!)
Sadie Robertson Huff video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euvfxG4YTUY
Ash Hetherington video on modesty and shopping for modest clothing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_-YVCi5OLU
Milena Ciciotti video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OApLE9EO_0
In today's episode we chat about stress, self-care, productivity and how to handle stress with some practical tips.
Podcast episode on sleep that I mentioned:
https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/e228-matthew-walker-the-worlds-no-1-sleep-expert-the/id1291423644?i=1000603402611
On today's episode we chat about how to wait on God's timing, what to do in a season of waiting and how to trust God's timing. Maybe you're waiting on a job, direction, clarity on your calling or a family. Whatever season you're in, I hope today's episode is encouraging for you.
Hello lovelies! This week we chat about different ways to spend time with God and how to include Him more throughout the day. I hope these tips are helpful and that they help you drawer closer to Him and His word. Love you! x
Things mentioned in today's episode:
My Bible: https://www.koorong.com/product/esv-study-bible-personal-size-black-letter-edition_9781433530838?gclid=Cj0KCQjwmN2iBhCrARIsAG_G2i677QkZ88bhuT1yBqvcegm1EYYz2jclIT8sIcIC2woxl1TN3JRTfBcaAgZMEALw_wcB
Worship playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5l9P9WR9F28KciDbJYGpFQ?si=c5f026cbb7e2441d
It was time for a Q+A! This episode covers a bunch of questions you sent in including advice on toxic relationships, the biggest misconception about me, my biggest piece of advice, what I would tell my younger self, opening up about my childhood, tips on keeping the house clean, eating healthy throughout the week, time management with a baby, tips on going to church if you don’t know anyone, how to start reading the Bible & so much more.
Links to resources mentioned in this episode:
Fight Hustle, End Hurry podcast episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1swEH159rkJngdeA3ki8od?si=7e1bbb3e632448cb
My workout playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/33Y3UNGpcpzoujjSXb6o3M?si=50025b80b4094bb4
On today's episode we are joined by the amazing Christy Young. Christy chats openly about her career in the fashion and modelling industry, saving herself for marriage, being in the public eye and how her heart has changed since living life for God. We chat about her latest project where she hopes to help others encounter God daily in a personal devotion journal. This episode goes all over the place and I can't wait for you to hear what God is doing in her life!
Connect with Christy:
https://www.tiktok.com/@christy.young
https://www.instagram.com/christyoung_
Pre order the Encounter Journal: https://www.cool2bechristian.com/
On today's episode we chat all things friendships: friend breakups (when? how?), how to lovingly distance yourself from toxicity, tips on ways to make friends and a chat about how to nurture the friendships you do have.
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes/
https://www.stateofwellness.co/
On today's episode we chat about my fitness and wellness journey and how I came to finding my balance. We talk on body image, my thoughts on diet culture, how I found my balance and advice for the girl on her wellness and fitness journey.
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes/
https://www.stateofwellness.co/
Do all good things lay on the other side of hard work? On today's episode we have the honour of chatting with Christian Psychologist Britt VDS. We chat about hustle culture, fake resting and talk about why Britt disagrees with the phrase “doing the work”. We explore why it’s important to set boundaries and practical ways on how we can set them. Britt talks openly about church hurt, calling out the care-free child within us, how to become aware of our needs and why it’s important to audit our energy.
Britt's practice:
https://www.tenderstudiopsychology.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/tenderstudiopsychology/
On this week's solo episode we talk about my past in the corporate world and how I started State of Wellness: my business and brand. We chat about failure in jobs, pressure, how to choose the 'right' path, taking the leap into the unknown and how to pursue your dream career.
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes & https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast
On today's episode, we welcome Nikki Ayres. Nikki shares in a real, raw and candid way about how she was stuck in New Age practices and how she was set free with Jesus. We talk about praying vs manifesting, God-sized dreams and being set free from our pasts.
Connect with Nikki
https://www.instagram.com/nicola.ayres/
https://www.nicolaayres.com.au/
On today's episode, we are joined by Nikki Ayres. Nikki is a mentor, pilates instructor and founder of Lighten Up Retreats. Nikki shares some very raw, real and vulnerable stories of how she fell into New Age practices and how she was set free from this season through Jesus. We differentiate between praying and manifesting, chat about past mistakes, healing and ultimately finding freedom in Christ.
Connect with Nikki
IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicola.ayres/
Website: https://www.nicolaayres.com.au/
On todays episode, we chat about a bunch of different habits that you might be doing that could be hindering your growth. This episode goes all over the place: from toxic comparison to perfectionism and addressing things that disrupt our peace head-on. As always, thank you so much for your support!
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes & https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast
On today's episode, we chat about what to do when we feel stuck in a rut and how we can ask ourselves questions and challenge our patterns in order to pull ourselves out of it.
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes & https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast
On today's episode, we chat about different time management hacks and tools that you can apply to your life to help you with keep organised and stay productive! Thanks for listening angels.
Live Original (LO) Sister App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lo-sister-by-sadie-rob-huff/id1519069830
Messenger X app: https://messengerx.com/
The Bible App (YouVersion): https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
Connect with me:
https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes & https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast
On today's episode we are joined by Brenton Parkes as we answer some of your frequently asked questions about marriage. Brenton is an actor, entrepreneur and most importantly my amazing husband. Brenton speaks candidly about personal experiences as we chat together about continuing to date your spouse, pre-marriage counselling, keeping God at the centre of your marriage and conflict resolution.
Brenton: https://www.instagram.com/brentonparkes/?hl=en
Beth: https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes
Seasons: https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast
On today's episode we are joined by Brenton Parkes as we answer some of your frequently asked questions about marriage. Brenton is an actor, entrepreneur and most importantly my amazing husband. Brenton speaks candidly about personal experiences as we chat together about continuing to date your spouse, pre-marriage counselling, keeping God at the centre of your marriage and conflict resolution.
Brenton: https://www.instagram.com/brentonparkes/?hl=en
Beth: https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes
Seasons: https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast
Welcome to Seasons! On today's episode, I introduce you to "Seasons" and talk about the heartbeat behind the podcast. It is a space for unfiltered conversations where we talk about all things faith, wellness, motherhood, business and life. Follow my IG's for more. https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes & https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast
Welcome to Seasons! On today's pilot episode, I introduce you to "Seasons" and talk about the heartbeat behind the podcast. It is a space for unfiltered conversations where we talk about allthings faith, wellness, motherhood, business and life.
Follow my IG's for more.
+ Personal: https://www.instagram.com/bethpparkes
+ Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/seasons.thepodcast/
+ View my blog and workout & wellness programs at https://www.stateofwellness.co/
I am so excited to be on this journey with you guys and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support.