A State of Grace Wellbeing Podcast

What if the quiet you’ve been resisting is actually the space you’ve been needing? In this episode, Grace explores what happens when we step away from the noise, the constant doing, and everyone else’s energy long enough to hear our own again. We talk about energy, alignment, nervous system regulation, boundaries, and coming back to yourself when life feels overwhelming or simply too loud. Because...

The Energy of the Spring Equinox | Align & Emerge Spring brings with it a shift in energy. After the stillness and reflection of winter, nature begins to awaken, and we may feel an invitation to do the same. In this episode, Grace explores the energy of the Spring Equinox as a moment of balance, reflection and new beginnings. Rather than rushing into the new season with another list of things...

What happens to your energy when you stop striving for the next thing and actually pause to celebrate how far you’ve come? After attending a business awards evening surrounded by people celebrating their achievements, Grace reflects on the uplifting energy that fills a room when we allow ourselves to acknowledge our wins. In this episode, we explore why celebrating isn’t about ego or showing off....

Have you ever walked into a room and immediately sensed something you couldn’t quite put into words? Perhaps someone made you feel instantly safe and welcome. Or maybe you felt uneasy around someone before they had even said a word. That’s energy. In this episode, Grace explores the energy we bring into a room and the impact it can have on the people around us. From presence and first impressions...

When the world feels overwhelming, what can we actually do? With devastating natural disasters reminding us how powerful and unpredictable our world can be, this episode explores a different kind of power: the energy we choose to bring into the world around us. Holding a higher vibration doesn’t mean pretending everything is positive, or believing we can somehow prevent tragedy through our thought...

What happens when your mind says, “I’m fine,” but your body is telling a completely different story? In this episode, Grace explores why alignment cannot be performed or created through positive thinking alone. She reflects on the difference between intuition and performance, the hidden exhaustion of pretending to be okay, and the body’s subtle signals when something doesn’t feel right. You’ll als...

Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling completely drained, or spent time with someone and somehow felt lighter afterwards? Our energy is constantly being influenced, often without us even realising it. In this episode of A State of Grace Wellbeing , Grace explores the people, places, conversations, environments and everyday inputs that can subtly affect how we feel and how we show u...

Have you ever wondered why one area of your life feels effortless while another seems to keep you stuck? In this episode, Grace introduces the seven energy centres, often known as chakras, and explores how each one influences a different aspect of your wellbeing, from feeling safe and grounded to speaking your truth, trusting your intuition and living with purpose. Rather than seeing these centres...

What if success isn’t just about what you do, but about the energy you bring to what you do? In this episode of A State of Grace Wellbeing Podcast , Grace explores what it really means to align your vibration for success, whether you’re building a business, stepping into a new chapter of life, or simply trying to feel more like yourself again. We explore the connection between energy, self-belief,...

A recent visit to the Emergency Department with unexpected chest pain became a powerful reminder that our health is something we can never take for granted. In this heartfelt episode, I reflect on what the experience taught me about listening to our bodies, accepting support from those who care about us, and navigating the changing seasons of life as women. I also share my gratitude for the incred...

This week on A State of Grace Wellbeing Podcast, I’m sharing something deeply personal. After a week of poor sleep, a migraine, and feeling unusually low in energy, I was reminded that I live with Persistent Depressive Disorder, a condition that is usually well managed but occasionally whispers for my attention. It’s easy to forget that even when we know all the wellbeing practices, we’re still hu...

You finally have the time you’ve been waiting for. Retirement has arrived, the children have grown, your schedule has eased… so why do you still feel exhausted? In this episode of A State of Grace Wellbeing Podcast , Grace shares a heartfelt story inspired by a conversation with a friend over coffee that led to a powerful realisation: for many women, life may have slowed down, but the nervous syst...

In this special milestone episode of A State of Grace Wellbeing Podcast , I share thirty gentle truths I’ve learned through life, healing, meditation, friendship, music, and the ongoing journey of coming home to myself. Together we’ll explore the wisdom found in slowing down, the importance of nervous system safety, the healing power of friendship and joy, and why healing isn’t about becoming some...

Have you ever spent time with a dear friend and come away feeling lighter, happier, and somehow more yourself? In this episode, Grace reflects on a beautiful day shared with a close friend and explores the quiet yet powerful gift of women’s friendships. From coffee and conversation to shared experiences and simple moments of joy, Grace was reminded that some of life’s greatest treasures aren’t fou...

Why Receiving Feels So Hard: Healing the Overgiving Nervous System Have you ever noticed that giving comes naturally, but receiving feels uncomfortable? Many women have spent years caring for others, carrying responsibilities, and putting everyone else’s needs before their own. Over time, overgiving can become more than a habit. It can become a nervous system pattern. In this heartfelt episode, Gr...

There comes a season in life where the constant rushing, carrying, and holding everything together begins to feel heavy. Not because you’re failing. But because something within you is changing. In this episode, we explore the quiet and often uncomfortable process of creating space for the woman you are becoming. Together, we gently reflect on: emotional exhaustion and mental overload outgrowing o...

In this episode, we explore the hidden emotional and nervous system exhaustion many women carry silently for years. The pressure to keep coping, keep supporting others, and keep pushing through can leave us disconnected from our own needs, rest, and wellbeing. This conversation gently explores: The emotional weight of always being “the strong one” Why high-functioning women often struggle to truly...

What if rest isn’t just about stopping… but about finally feeling safe enough to let go? In this gentle and deeply grounding episode, Grace explores what true rest actually feels like beyond the surface. Not the kind of rest that comes from collapsing at the end of exhaustion, but the kind that softens your nervous system, quiets the mind, and allows your whole body to exhale. If you’ve ever found...

Softening isn’t weakness. It’s wisdom in a quieter form. In this episode, we explore the subtle but powerful difference between collapsing and allowing . Why so many of us override our bodies, push through tension, and hold ourselves tightly… and what becomes possible when we begin to gently soften instead. This is not about giving up or losing your edge. It’s about releasing unnecessary force, so...

Have you ever said yes when you really meant no… pushed through when you were already exhausted… or ignored that quiet inner voice asking you to slow down? In this episode, we explore the subtle and often unconscious habit of overriding ourselves — and why so many women find it difficult to listen to their own needs, even when the body is clearly asking for something different. This isn’t about se...

Episode 22 — Why It’s So Hard to Switch Off (Even When You’re Exhausted) There’s a particular kind of tired that sleep doesn’t quite touch. In this episode, we gently explore why it can feel so difficult to switch off, even when your body is calling for rest. The mind keeps spinning, the to-do lists hum in the background, and stillness can feel strangely out of reach. Together, we look at what’s h...

In this episode, we explore the quiet, often-forgotten experience of being held…by sound, by space, and by presence. Not fixed. Not guided. Not asked to do more. Just… held. You’ll be gently guided into what true restoration can feel like, and why it’s so different from simply “resting.” This is an invitation to soften, to put things down, and to reconnect with the part of you that already knows h...

In Episode 20 of A State of Grace Wellbeing Podcast, we explore a powerful yet often overlooked part of the healing journey… joy. Not as something you earn after being productive or “getting everything done,” but as a vital and supportive part of your emotional wellbeing, nervous system regulation, and self-healing. Many women have been conditioned to delay joy, to see pleasure as indulgent, or to...

Ep. 19 - There’s Another Way to Be… And Your Body Knows It You’ve done everything you were meant to do. You’ve shown up for your family, your work, your responsibilities… and from the outside, your life might even look full. But beneath it all, something feels off. A quiet exhaustion. A restlessness you can’t quite name. A sense that somewhere along the way… you lost touch with yourself. In this e...

Step into the quiet turning of the season in Episode 18 of A State of Grace Wellbeing Podcast — Autumn Equinox in the Blue Mountains: What This Season Means for Us Energetically. 🍂✨ As the light softens and the air begins to cool in the Blue Mountains, the Autumn Equinox offers a gentle moment of balance. Day and night stand as equals, inviting us to pause, reflect, and return to a steadier rhyt...