Self Love Podcast

As the New Year begins, it’s the perfect time to embrace positive changes that enhance your health, fitness, and overall well-being. Here are some quick tips on how you can harness the power of incidental exercise, cultivate a productive winning mindset, and maintain accountability to crush your goals – not just for January – but all year long. All the essential oils mentioned in this show can be...

As we step into a New Year, it can feel like the air is filled with anticipation and the promise of new possibilities. But we all know the new year isn’t just a date change; it’s an invitation to reflect, refocus, and renew. Creating a blank canvas allows us to create our aspirations, honour our past, and move forward with a soulful purpose. While the journey into a New Year brings joy, there is n...

The festive season is a time of joy, reflection, and connection. It’s also a time when our senses come alive with the smells, sights, and sounds of Christmas. Aromatherapy, the practice of using essential oils for therapeutic purposes, can be a powerful tool to enhance wellness and create a soothing atmosphere during this busy time of year. One of the most meaningful connections between aromathera...

‘It reminds you when you are out on the road, as you say incredible India or Bangladesh with sheer numbers and people living on the street or living under bridges, it does give you a great perspective on life really. Where we are, in the first world, where it is cleaner and tidier and massively less people, you’ve got less hassles of travelling about and moving and it does lend perspective that yo...

Throughout history, we have relied on the wisdom of our ancestors to navigate the complexities of life, health, and well-being. From the Amazon rainforests to the deserts of Africa, ancient cultures have harnessed the healing power of nature, developing practices and remedies that continue to inspire modern health and wellness. In this week’s Quicky we look into some of the wonderful traditional s...

‘I feel like something here in the conversations that we have with grace. The conversations that we have that are not about pointing fingers or making people wrong. It’s the conversation of compassion, and understanding that we are all made of strength and struggle. We are all a product of our environment. The people that we have been surrounded by as we grow up influence our thoughts our beliefs...

When you hear the phrase “The Top 1%” it often conjures up images of elite athletes, wealthy entrepreneurs, or spiritual masters. But the top 1% is more than just numbers – it’s a mindset, a relentless pursuit of excellence, and a commitment to mastering your craft. Whether it’s in sports, business, family, finance, spirituality, or physical and mental well-being, reaching the top 1% is about maxi...

‘Your words are extremely, extremely powerful. Your body’s listening to your words because it’s your thoughts, and you play out what you are saying. That is why I say whatever you are saying you follow through with it. The body’s listening, the mind’s listening to your words, they are extremely powerful. So, whenever I am going into a competition I always make sure I change my words from ‘if I win...

Essential oils have long been revered for their therapeutic benefits, with ancient practices highlighting their ability to heal both body and mind. Among these, Frankincense, Sandalwood, and Vetiver stand out for their high sesquiterpene content – compounds that play a crucial role in improving oxygenation in the limbic system of the brain and releasing trauma. In this week’s Quicky we look into t...

“I became so comfortable with what I have to offer. And, that what I had to offer wasn’t something that I needed to do, it was who I was and who I could be. And it just allowed so much comfort and ease to come into the whole dating space where I just knew that if I leaned back and I allowed men to come towards me, that it could just be so much of a more pleasurable experience that we could have mu...

Your sense of smell, or what is known as your olfactory system, plays an incredible role in life. It helps us to enjoy the incredible flavours of food and the amazing array of outdoor aromas in nature. It is also used to help recognise dangers (like smoke or spoiled food), to identify pheromones in people we are attracted to, and it is phenomenal in helping us to connect emotionally to memories an...

“When I started, my work as a hypnotherapist helping people and seeing how people come through the other side, I received so much fulfilment for humans. And this is the feeling I was always looking for, the fulfilment. It doesn’t look, and it doesn’t feel like a job to me. It feels like it is my passion, it’s my purpose. I realise that maybe I had to go through this journey, through this trauma, t...

Black Friday has become synonymous with massive sales and shopping sprees, marking the start of Christmas shopping and the festive season. For some, it’s a wonderful opportunity to grab bargains; for others, it’s a commercialised marketing ploy designed to fuel consumerism. But beyond the excitement of discounts and or crowded stores there is a deeper story about its significance for businesses –...

“I really am passionate about children’s play and how we extend children’s learning through play, and how we offer open-ended resources so that we can really inspire their imagination. These days a lot of children are on screens so much and to be able to get children off screens and into small-world play and creative-play really brings them more into their right brain function, which is where they...

Deciding to change for the better can be a huge commitment and does not automatically mean it will be easy. This week’s Quicky looks at two potential futures – a life with intentional change and one without. The two futures highlight the real, cumulative benefits and costs – financial and emotional of both paths. When we look at the pain points and the expenses associated with each choice, and see...

“I think once you walk with women in nature you experience it first-hand. So, you start to see how.going together whether it be opn a small adventure locally, or on something bigger like climbing Kilimanjaro, there’s these connections that start to happen. You’re connected with the people around you, you are having a shared experience in nature and it creates this collective effervescence if you l...

Leadership is often perceived as a position or title and can be typically associated with CEOs or business managers. Yet, if we look closely, every role and every single individual, from a corporate executive to a cleaner to a parent, we all embody essential leadership qualities. At its core, leadership is actually about influence, setting a positive example, and making decisions that impact other...

‘My body remembered but my brain did not. So that’s how powerful the body is. I have different moments in my life where I had these sensory reactions, or I would see something and I would be like that feels familiar or that looks familiar, but I wasn’t able to align it with a ‘remembering’ anything. But my body felt it. And that’s the power of our body, it’s a shield if we don’t want to see it. An...

In the journey of personal growth and development, mindsets are powerful lenses shaping how we perceive ourselves and the world. Each stage of mindset, from victim to warrior, carries its unique outlook, and understanding these levels can help guide us towards a fulfilling, empowered life. In this week’s Quicky we look into the progression through these mindsets and the potential each one holds. A...

“For me, is that I can be soft in my leadership, I don’t have to lead like a man to be able to effective. In my previous role, thirteen years was a totally male-dominated industry, it’s taking a lot to un-learn those lessons that I don’t actually have to be like that, and that I don’t need to be good at everything! So, that has been a big lesson for me is that I like to do everything myself, I’m a...

Magnesium is a crucial mineral for maintaining optimal health, yet a significant portion of the population is deficient in this essential nutrient. Magnesium oil, a topical form of magnesium chloride dissolved in water, is renowned for its ability to deliver magnesium directly through the skin, bypassing the digestive system. This transdermal method offers a convenient and effective way to repleni...

‘I was trying to think do I write the core basics to break the stress loop? The bottom line to break the stress loop. And Alice my wife said, ‘Jen you talk about the BAM all the time, why don’t you just call it that?’ And I went, you’re right, fuck it, the BAM. So, this is not a book to tell you to go to the day spa all day. This is not a book to say go and relax. This is a book that is full of ab...

The interest in wholistic beauty and anti-aging continues to rise and natural ingredients also continue taking centre stage in skincare and beauty routines. Among the most powerful of skin supplements is blackcurrant powder, especially from those grown in New Zealand as they are renowned for their rich nutrient profile and unique benefits for skin health and overall beauty. Thanks to a question on...

‘I truly believe, aside from what I describe as our 3-D human experiences, we’re here for something greater than ourselves. And when I look back there’s a part of me that understood that when my relationship broke down. I remember sitting in the pain and the hurt and the unknowing and it is terrifying, but there is some certainty, I knew I had a soul purpose. There was something bigger meant for m...

In today’s fast-paced world, self-care is more than a luxury — it’s a necessity. The importance of looking after our mental, emotional, and physical well-being has never been more needed As we navigate the demands of modern life, natural daily rituals can help us reconnect with ourselves, reduce stress, and promote a healthier lifestyle. And the best way to do self-care is intentionally nurturing...