Beyond The Surface Podcast

We’ve normalised calling everything toxic, especially when it comes to masculine and feminine energy. But what if, in many cases, what we’re labelling as toxic… is actually just wounded? In this solo episode, Belinda unpacks the real difference between toxic behaviour and wounded energy, and how those patterns play out in our relationships, parenting, leadership, and everyday life. We all carry bo...

Content warning: This episode contains discussions about addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or support line in your area. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline at 13 11 14. In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Belinda sits down with Corey Vogt now known as Soul 33 as he shares his transforma...

In this inspiring episode, Belinda sits down with Sandy Forster, a single mum who went from $100K in debt and living on welfare, to building a multimillion-dollar business. Sandy’s story is one of personal transformation, not through luck or privilege, but through inner work, energetic alignment, and a deep passion and understanding of The Law of Attraction. She rewired her thinking, embodied the...

Some wounds are invisible, but their effects aren’t. Maybe being around your mother brings comfort… or maybe it brings anxiety. Maybe she was there, but not really there. Maybe you’ve spent your adult life trying to get from others what she couldn’t give you. In today’s honest and deeply compassionate solo episode, Belinda opens up a conversation many have been quietly longing for: The Mother Woun...

What if the very thing helping you “hold it all together” was also quietly pulling you apart? In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Belinda sits down with Georgie Irvine — a wife, mother, coach, and founder of Thrivalist Sobriety — to share a story that many live, but few speak out loud. From teenage parties to nightly wine while folding laundry, Georgie’s relationship with alcohol was...

Have you ever cried over something small and felt, deep down, it wasn’t really about that moment? Or felt your heart race, your shoulders tense, or your stomach twist — without understanding why? In today’s powerful solo episode, Belinda explores the profound truth that many of us intuitively sense but haven’t had the words to articulate: the body remembers what the mind forgets. She unpacks how t...

In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Beyond The Surface, Belinda sits down with Jessica Maguire — physiotherapist turned nervous system educator, trauma-informed practitioner, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Vagus Nerve Program and the Nervous System Certification Course. Jessica opens up about her profound journey through grief, including the devastating loss of both her brothers, and...

Once a carpenter, Matty Rainbow now helps people build something even more meaningful — their inner world. In this soulful and honest conversation, Belinda sits down with Matty — a Sound Healer, Reiki Master, Kinesiologist, and co-founder of Sound Healing Australia — to explore what it really means to rewrite your story. Matty grew up surrounded by alcohol and drug abuse, physical violence, and ra...

The day is done. There’s nothing left to do. No one needs anything from you right now. You’ve done enough. Now, it’s time to let go of the day and drift into rest. This short, simple and powerful guided meditation will help you unwind, release any lingering tension, and prepare your body and mind for a peaceful night’s sleep. With gentle breathwork, calming body movements, and moments of reflectio...

Have you ever truly listened to the words you speak—or the ones you whisper to yourself when no one else is around? In this episode, we explore the unseen power of language—how every word you choose shapes your nervous system, your identity, and the way you experience life. From “I AM” statements to the posts you share online—your words aren’t just expressions. They’re instructions. They teach you...

Before you reach for your phone to scroll…before the world asks anything of you…This moment is yours. How you start your day is how you live your day. And I’m here to help you start it right. This short but powerful morning practice is designed to help you begin your day with presence, intention, and connection. Combining gentle breathwork, grounding meditation, and somatic movement, this episode...

In this deeply moving conversation, Belinda sits down with Kate and Scott, two young widowed parents who found unexpected love after unimaginable loss. Kate lost her husband Rick suddenly in 2018 — the very next day, she found out she was pregnant. Scott lost his wife Kristy in 2022 after a five-year battle with cancer. While their experiences of grief were different — one sudden, one prolonged —...

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Belinda is joined by Rachel O’Brien—former Executive General Manager of a $7B travel company turned speaker, writer, and founder of Goddess in the Boardroom.   On the surface, Rachel was thriving—leading 5,000 people, hitting huge milestones, living the high life and building a career many would dream of. Behind the scenes, she was quietly burning out....

Episode Summary: In this raw and revealing episode of  Beyond the Surface , Belinda welcomes Katharine McLean - a woman whose journey from addiction to awakening is both sobering and inspiring. With four years of sobriety under her belt, Katharine courageously shares her story of hitting rock bottom and the powerful transformation that followed. Together, they explore what life looked like as a hi...

Have you ever felt torn between your wellbeing and loyalty to your family? Or struggled with the decision to choose peace over obligation? You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for wanting safety, healing, and boundaries. This short but impactful episode covers the complexities of adult-child/parent estrangement—a topic that’s more common than most people realise, yet rarely talked about without s...

As you grow, shift, and evolve, you may start to feel like you no longer fit in the same spaces or relationships you once did. It can be confusing and even painful—but it’s also completely normal. In this episode, I’m exploring what it means to outgrow people, why it happens, and how to navigate the discomfort that often comes with it. Whether you’re noticing distance in friendships, feeling misal...

In this tender and powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with Rebecca Van Damme—mother, advocate, and heart-led changemaker—for a deeply moving exploration of grief, healing, and the transformation that can emerge from unimaginable loss. Rebecca opens up about the tragic passing of her 5-year-old son, Liam, in a boating accident—a moment that forever altered the course of her life. Together, Be...

Belinda sits down with a very special guest—her high school sweetheart and husband, Darren. Together for over 30 years, they’ve navigated many chapters and seasons in their relationship. Today, they dive into Darren’s personal growth over the past three years, including his decision to give up drinking and how it has shaped him into the man he is today. Reflecting on his past as a former professio...

Do you ever feel like no matter how much healing work you do, you still get overwhelmed, anxious, or reactive? Maybe you even catch yourself thinking, “I should be past this by now.” If so, you’re not alone. Dysregulation isn’t failure—it’s communication. Your nervous system is always working to keep you safe, and when it shifts into fight, flight, freeze, or fawn mode, it’s responding to somethin...

We all want to raise calm, emotionally regulated kids—but how calm and emotionally regulated are we? Kids don’t just learn from what we say; they absorb how we react, how we process emotions, and how we handle stress. If you’ve ever lost your patience, snapped, or regretted a reaction, this episode is for you. Those moments aren’t failures—they’re opportunities to learn and model repair. And if yo...

Have you ever set a goal, felt motivated, and then found yourself procrastinating, overthinking, or backing out? Do you avoid opportunities, steer clear of tough conversations, or repeat patterns that no longer serve you—despite knowing better? Self-sabotage isn’t about willpower; it’s about subconscious patterns and nervous system responses keeping you stuck. In this episode, we’re unpacking why...

Relationships challenge us, grow us, and reflect back our deepest wounds and our greatest potential. In this episode of Beyond the Surface, I explore what makes relationships work, the patterns that hold us back, and how to create deeper, healthier connections. We'll dive into: . The power of having a "WE" not "ME" relationship . How attachment styles are formed and how the...

In this episode, we explore how your focus shapes your reality—you see what you look for. Ever notice that when you’re focused on something—good or bad—it starts showing up everywhere? That’s because what you focus on grows. What’s wrong is always available, and so is what is right. I’ll break down why shifting your focus isn’t just about “thinking positive” and how your brain and nervous system f...

Are you living your life—or just rushing through it? In this episode of Beyond the Surface, we’re shifting from the deeper inner work to something that shapes your everyday life—your values. If you’ve ever felt out of alignment, caught in the ‘busy’ trap, or wondering why life feels “off,” this one’s for you. Here’s what you’ll walk away with: Why knowing your values isn’t enough—you have to live...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the right things—practicing gratitude, setting goals, reading the books—but something still feels stuck? Like there’s an invisible force holding you back? That’s your subconscious mind at work. In this episode of Beyond the Surface, we’re diving deep into subconscious programming—the hidden beliefs that shape your reality and keep you stuck in patterns you don’t eve...