The Soul Full Lounge

Julia is the founder of Hā Habit. She knows all too well what it's like to be trapped by overwhelming feelings of stress and anxiety. Which is why she created the Hā tool, Aotearoa, New Zealand's #1 destress breathing tool. In this podcast, we kōrero about Julia's journey to where she is now, she offers practical tools which can help when you're feeling stressed and anxious and we...

You might wonder why I'm interviewing someone who owns a yarn store, however as you'll hear in this episode, there is so much more to the journey of knitting and crochet. There's the journey of being really bad at something, before you get good, letting go of perfection, allowing yourself to sit and do something enjoyable and so much more. After this conversation I could fully understa...

Have you noticed how you can feel very different throughout the month or even a day!  At times you can feel creative and energised, other times you're more introverted, with less energy and sometimes it's like you have a fire in your belly and you could take on the world... and you do!  Monique Dickson believes that this has a lot to do with our menstrual cycles and by understanding them...

Daphne has gone from not knowing who she is, to knowing intrinsically who she is and what she's here to do.  In this conversation we discus Daphne's journey, what tools helped her along the way and the work she's doing in the world now.  You'll also hear my 'aha' moment when we discuss boundaries, which I found quite profound! Daphne is a professionally certified and credentialed Numerol...

This podcast is a little different.  In this episode, I get real about where I've been, how I've felt and what I did, to break through my most challenging times, so I could create and experience more joy and satisfaction in my life.   Everyone has their challenges, in this podcast, I share how I overcame mine. Grab a cuppa, get cosy and come and join me in The Soul Full Lounge x www.blos...

Amy Dinniss was a fit, active, determined, vibrant interior designer and mother to two amazing kids.  She participated in half marathons, sailed yachts, ate healthy, meditated and practiced yoga, yet Amy's body began to show signs that she wasn't well at all. At first she continued to push herself, but her body had other ideas. This is Amy's story; from fit and active to wheelchair bound, and...

Bex Lipp was born into this world, as a very sensitive person who struggled with her emotions.  She soaked up everyone's experiences and she never knew how to process what she was feeling. At times she didn't feel she belonged in this world.  As an adult she became a very high functioning woman and found herself back in an incredibly dark space. It was from here, with lots of support, th...

Dr David Beaumont and I sat down, (via zoom) to discuss his book Positive Medicine - Disrupting the Future of Medical Practice.  We chatted about his vision for the future of medical practice which he believes lies beyond the doctor-patient relationship and into a person-doctor partnership.  David says "we should be able to choose what is best for our own health, not be swept along (or f...

Bec is the founder of Rebel Starseeds  which was born out of her passion for teaching, something she's been doing for the past 7 years. More specifically, it was her passion for nurturing our young women that put a rocket under her, to help this dream come to life! In this conversation we discuss the pressures our girls (and boys) face from social media and society, we also discuss tips and i...

Lorella Doherty is a Change Weaver, an Aotearoa Kaitiaki, a Plastic Educator (BSc Marine Bio), a Personal Trainer, a Theta Healer, a Storyteller and a woman who inspires me deeply.  Her love of our planet and her devotion to doing what she can, to protect Papatuānuku along with educating others about how they can make a difference too, is so inspiring!  We chat about growing up with Nati...

Sheryl is the founder of Why Weight Academy, she is also a ray of sunshine in any room!   She is a nutritionist, emotional eater, recovering sugar addict and someone who walks her talk everyday.  Yes Sheryl is truly passionate about empowering women to lose weight and keep it off, yet there is a deeper drive behind her purpose. She wants to see her clients experience freedom. Freedom whe...

Gaia's story is inspiring!  When she was 33 (and hence the name of her business - Soul 33) she visited a renowned Maori Healer. The Healer told Gaia she possessed some very unique gifts that few possess, pushing her out of her comfort zone, and into her hidden destiny. Gaia experienced a very different few sessions with the healer, who made Gaia work on her, and Gaia’s unique gifts were broug...

Belinda Wiley is a certified Sex, Love and Relationship Coach who works with women and couples, specialising in bringing vibrancy, joy and hot AF sex back to long term relationships.  She inspires each of us to prioritise our own pleasure.  Belinda’s guidance and practices are inspired by ancient lineages, modern philosophy and her own experiences. Join Belinda and I in the Soul Full Lou...

Lisa found herself in the midst of the toughest year of her life. At the time she'd left a violent relationship, had no credit, was raising two children and taking care of her mother who was unwell.  She knew things had to change and she was determined to create a better life for herself and her family.  She began asking herself questions and opening up to the possibilities, that her lif...

Eve has experienced heartbreak, taken big leaps of faith and been on an incredible healing journey, which has culminated in Eve owning her power and embracing her purpose.  We sit down together to discuss, where Eve is now and how she co-parents after her break up, dating and making sure she honours herself in the process.    With a wealth of knowledge and a deep connection to her T...

Positive, enthusiastic and motivating, Christie Houghton has built a reputation for supporting women to achieve their health and fitness goals by catering to their individual needs and stages. She believes in balance in all things and understands that fitness is not just physical but an emotional process too. She felt that women could be better served in the fitness industry and set out to build a...

When Emma was nineteen, she told her parents she had bulimia. They didn’t believe her. Or at least believe it was the life-threatening problem that it was. They told Emma she was beautiful and asked if she ‘was over all that now’ and then hardly spoke of it again. Emma's parents were great in so many ways. But they didn’t know how to speak about bodies, food and long-term health to their kids in a...

Erin O’Hara’s dream was to become a medical doctor, however a mystery illness which the medical profession was unable to explain, left her bed ridden and ultimately walking an alternative path. In this episode Erin and I discus how she went from unwell to becoming a professional athlete, to creating Golden Yogi, plus the lessons she learned along the way and we chat about the power of meditation a...

Kaytee's wisdom when it comes to health and well-being is vast, so make sure you take notes during this conversation, there's loads of gems.   Kaytee has been involved in the Health and Wellness industry for over 25 years. After graduating from Otago University with a double degree in Human Nutrition and Sports Science, she went on to become a member of the Nutrition Society of NZ and be...

Janelle lost her Soul Mate Kurt, a beautiful man both inside and out.    Before Kurt passed, they both decided to share their journey on social media.  Their story wasn't another highlight reel filled with filtered pics, this was a raw and vulnerable journey, which included all the highs and lows. I sat down with Janelle, to chat about where she is now and what she's learned from th...

Does perfectionism hold you back?  Is fear stopping you from reaching your goals? If you answered yes, join Nat Tolhopf and I as we discuss, being brave, taking imperfect action and Nat also opens up about one of her biggest life lessons and how it changed the way she see's herself. Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge...