The Art of Practice

In this episode of The Art of Practice I share how the simple act of knitting can be a game changer if you’re looking for something that will stop doom-scrolling, restore your nervous system and ultimately help you create something that you can use! If you like the podcast subscribe. Connect with me at theartofpracticeofficial@gmail.com

If there’s anything I try to avoid it’s a tough conversation. From having to hang on the line with a call centre to having it out with someone close to me the last thing I want to do is engage with someone when the subject matter is not my cup of tea. So recently I’ve been thinking of ways to employ practice into a tough talk and in this episode O share a few guidelines I’ve been using for approac...

Most of us have heard of vision boarding - you know, cutting out attractive images and putting them on a poster board so that you can manifest something. Well that way of going about it is so 1995 so if you’re ready to uplevel to a powerful way to experience the magic of vision boarding through a simple practice I share in this episode of The Art of Practice. Read my The Art of Practice column in...

Sometimes in a journaling practice we need a little bit of oomph to turn a blank page into a fascinating and inspiring bit of personal exploration and in this episode of The Art of Practice I share four journal prompts that are perfect to use to get that pen - and your mind- moving. Read my The Art of Practice column in the Nimbin GoodTimes paper which is available monthly in the Northern NSW regi...

I love traveling just as much as I love practicing so in this episode I share my tips and tricks for keeping up my core practices during travel - whether it’s hectic business trips or chilling out at the resort. If you find yourself falling off the wagon of practice after a break or need more reasons to keep your practices strong while on the road this episode is for you. This episode is a compani...

I experience low grade panic attacks every now and then and the last time I had one I got curious about what was happening and applied an attitude of practice to help me get through it. In this episode I share my experience. Please note if you think you have panic attacks seek medical support. My experience is NOT the answer for everyone and just a personal share. This episode is a companion episo...

When was the last time you listened to yourself? In this episode of The Art of Practice Podcast I share a recent super cringe experience that opened my eyes to the importance of how we use language. I pass on a few practice tips that only take a little effort building on things you are doing every day anyway. The importance of how we speak makes the difference of how others treat us to whether we...

In this episode of The Art of Practice I share a recent moment where I felt vulnerable about my aging face and the practices I did that got me out of my funk. You can watch a version of this topic on my YouTube channel @theartofpracticetv This episode is a companion episode to The Art of Practice column in the August 2025 Nimbin GoodTimes paper which is available monthly in the Northern NSW region...

If true growth is on the other side of our comfort zones, then we’re going to have to get comfortable with discomfort! In this episode of The Art of Practice I share three ideas for approaching discomfort. And special news, this podcast is now a part of my YouTube Channel - @TheArtofPracticeTV so if you want to watch me talk, come check it out and subscribe! This episode is a companion episode to...

How are we supposed to feel calm and centred when we have so much information coming at us all the time? In this episode I share three things I’m doing that help me to feel centred, less bombarded by stupid information and uplifted and inspired. Don’t worry you don’t have to step away from technology- in fact a couple of these ideas embrace it in new ways so you feel have a choice to enhance your...

When you’re super busy it’s easy to chuck your essential practices in the too hard basket but don’t! In this episode I share a few of the things I do during busy times to keep my practices going that actually help make those jam packed days so much better. This episode is a companion episode to The Art of Practice column in the June 2025 Nimbin GoodTimes paper which is available monthly in the Nor...

Every now and then, even the most zen minded of us get pissed off by the dumbest things! Why does that happen and how can a mindset of practice, habit and ritual bring the temperature down so we can shake the agro off? In this episode of The Art of Practice podcast I share a recent experience where I was triggered for admittedly no good reason and decided to use the experience as an example of how...

Let’s face it- sometimes our practices - no matter how beneficial they are - get boring ! If you find yourself just going through the motions of a practice but realise you can’t afford the time and effort to stay at that stagnant place, congratulations! You’ve just entered the next level. It’s time to evolve your practice. In this episode I share my personal experience with ramping up a practice a...

In this episode of The Art of Practice I share my tale on developing resilience - the ability to bounce back after life’s inevitable blows. Most people think of resilience as an after thought but I feel those of us who already have a strong practice philosophy are actually training to be strong when times are tough. This episode is the companion podcast to my The Art of Practice Column which is in...

Manifesting! It’s been a buzz word ever since Oprah told us about The Secret. The idea that the thoughts we think can create what we experience is fascinating. I’ve always been intrigued by the concept of manifesting but only recently have I come to see that one of the most important ways to do it consciously is based in practice. And that’s what I’m sharing in this episode. This episode is the co...

In this episode of The Art of Practice podcast, I share a core practice that can impact every area of our lives- our abundance, our health, our relationships and our resilience. Gratitude is an attitude. It’s a belief system that is the difference between surviving and thriving but many are not aware of its importance or even how to express it on a daily basis. This episode will show you how! This...

Did you know that “Writing a Book” is one of the top quests on bucket lists? The problem is that most people will never follow through on this dream because they are totally daunted by it. That’s where the principles of practice save the day! In this month’s episode I share three ways to write a book- especially if you don’t think you could do it! This episode is the companion piece to the Novembe...

How is it even possible that after two years of writing The Art of Practice column this is the first time that I’m getting around to talking about the practice that started all my practices - Yoga! In this episode I share three tips for those of you who are “yoga curious” - have wanted to learn yoga but feel turned off my social media examples and overwhelmed and intimidated. Then if you’re still...

In this episode of The Art of Practice podcast I share with you how I approached healing when I had to have minor eye surgery. To me this experience was proof that you can be an active participant in whatever healing journey you are on and that the process is so much easier when we use our established practices to help guide the way. This episode is the companion piece to the September 2024 editio...

In this episode of The Art of Practice I take on the subject self doubt and fear - fear of failure, fear of not being good enough, etc. If you’ve been the type person who “feels the fear and does it anyway”, you might be interested in knowing that there are practices to actually deal with your fear and perhaps even ditch them all together. This episode is the companion piece to the August 2024 edi...

In this episode I share why waiting to have motivation and being in the mood to practice will KILL the whole point of practice and keep you from experiencing the benefits. I share personal anecdotes on why it’s essential to push through your resistance and why this will make your life better when you do. It’s actually one of the key points of practice!! This podcast is a companion piece for my The...

In this episode I share one of my latest practices - being mindful with anything that knocks me off my psychological perch. What started as a way to prepare for a surgery has been a fascinating mindfulness practice where I was able to question long held beliefs about myself. This podcast is a companion piece for my The Art of Practice column in the June 2024 issue of The Nimbin Goodtimes which you...

In this 10th and final episode of The Walking Practice” special series I share why walking is the perfect opportunity to practice embracing situations that are beyond our control. During these times- whether we are walking or not- we have the ability to figure out how to problem solve, how to make ourselves more comfortable and how to be open to learning and accepting the growth that comes from em...

In this episode of The Art of Practice I share with you my experience as I experiment with Morning Pages- a journaling technique developed by Julia Cameron, the author of the best selling classic, The Artist’s Way. This technique has really been a fascinating addition to my journaling practice and I hope this episode inspires you to give it a try. This podcast is a companion piece for my The Art o...

In this episode of “The Walking Practice” I share the most important thing that we need to consider when committing to doing any practice but it absolutely applies to walking. “The Walking Practice” is a short form bonus series from “The Art of Practice” podcast to help walkers explore new ideas in this amazing ritual while also encouraging reaching daily goals and step count. If you enjoy the pod...