The Barbara Thompson Podcast

Laura Petrie is a Counsellor & Coach based in Melbourne, Australia. A solo Mumma to two gorgeous boys, a nature lover & a joy seeker, who went through a journey of personal development to transform her life from simply existing, to designing & living a life she loves! Laura works with women who are moving through life transitions (relationships, career, parenting), and those who are si...

In this episode I head over to Whidbey Island in Puget Sound, north of Seattle, Washington and I have a chat with Michelle. From the age of 3 she was nicknamed by those who knew her as the CIA -  she just 'knew things'. Today she helps people with their transformations, breakthroughs and direct them to be on purpose. We talk about our emotions, our subconscious, energetic medicine, neuro...

We head over to Mexico for a chat with Dr Alexia Mellor. Alexia is the founder of Mystic dog Mama, she is a mum to rescue pup Lucky, a Reiki master, an aspiring canine nutrition professional, an animal communicator and is a firm believer that dogs are our healers. She is also the host of the Mystic Dog Mama podcast which is born out of the desire to create a beautiful community for dog moms to lea...

We head over to Colorado for this episode. Maggie is so kind to share with us her story of  being in a  toxic relationship from the age of 24. Having no idea what a toxic relationship looked and felt like, she wants to talk about this today because she wants anyone who is listening to this to know you are not alone, there is life after this kind of relationship and when you leave you can have the...

For this episode we head over to Houston, Texas. I have a chat with Certified Marriage Coach Kameran and  the Host of The Divorce Proof Marriage Podcast and the founder of Recognising Potential Coaching Program. Are you ready to become a better spouse or partner? Do you need help communicating deeper than “hey, how was your day”?  Do you want to feel excited to come home to your lover instead of y...

We head over to Dallas, Texas to have a chat with Rick Salmeron who has been a financial advisor for over 30 years, so he really knows his stuff. Having a chat with Rick was so refreshing, he speaks my language. Who knew a chat with a financial advisor could be so interesting! He really breaks things down and it was a chat I was not expecting when it comes to talking about the best place to invest...

For this episode we head over to my hometown, Auckland New Zealand for this chat with Rochelle Vranjes Marreiros, the founder of Seed Cycle Blend. " Syncing wholefood seed cycling blends with your cycle naturally restores hormones, eases symptoms and creates a positive connection with your cycle, so you can love it - not loath it". We talk about: - Understanding & loving your cycle -...

In this episode we head over to India for an insightful, beautiful chat with Dave Maddison. If you are searching for your purpose, would like to take better care of yourself and you are curious about spirituality, this episode is for you. Dave is a: Vedic Spiritual Coach Dhyana (meditation) & Pranayama (breath work) Coach Ayurvedic Coach  Communication Coach Mudra Therapist Many people go thro...

Lets talk about fertility & IVF - Preconception Health Lucy Lines is my guest today on episode 100. She is a Clinical Embryologist, Fertility Educator and an IVF patient advocate. Lucy also helps IVF patients to understand their treatments and feel confident about their options when it comes to fertility treatments. In this episode we chat about: Preconception health - how to prepare for conce...

Are you currently in business and want better results? Or maybe you have just started a business and are not sure what to do next? Today's episode is for you. In this episode I chat with Alison Wheeler. A High Performance Business Coach and Mentor Helping business owners increase revenue No1 Amazon Best Selling Author Worldwide Speaker Business Owner at 10x Business Coach MFA Figure Classic P...

In this episode I chat with Sarah all about what it's like to have a hobby at 20yo and for it to become a full time business now almost 7 years later with staff and a warehouse. She loves to create awareness all about self care and self love through her beautiful homemade products made from scratch - bath bombs, shower steamers, body scrubs and more! We talk about gut instinct, and all the th...

Welcome to the first episode in my holistic health series. I will be bringing  you episodes about nutrition and holistic health leading up to my 6 week online holistic health masterclass from 'Imbalance to Harmony'. I ’m so excited that we’re able to discover the power of nutrition and natural medicine together.  In order to understand the power of nutrition, we have to understand the ro...

Welcome back Nova Gibson to the Studio Chat Podcast. Nova first joined me in episode 78 and is currently in my top 4 of podcasts downloaded of all time. You loved her so much, I had to have her back. Nova is a narcissist counsellor, an author and a narcissist expert. The thing is, you don't have to have a narcissistic parent to experience the destruction they create, then walk away and leave...

We head over to Wagga Wagga in NSW and chat with Emma from Em.proved about the gradual steps we can take to move towards more of an additive free and low tox life, what this can look like and where we you can start. Through seeing one of her kids with ecemza and only a few months later one of her other kids almost taking their last breath of life due to asthma, she knew she had to do something . T...

Join me as I have  a candid and insightful conversation with Dr. Judith Borger, where she redefines beauty from the inside out and we discover the empowerment that comes with embracing more in life. Dr Borger is a Mum of 3, wife, board certified physician and successful business owner of both The Aesthetic Doctor and Concierge Medical Arts. Concierge Medical Arts is a Concierge Medical Aesthetics...

* TW this episode talks about sexual abuse in childhood*  We head over to Idaho to have a chat with Hara Allison as she shares. with us her personal story. She is committed to spreading positivity and hope, improving lives through raw and compassionate storytelling.  Hara has seen her share of struggles. Her parents divorced when she was one. In a household with a single mum with six kids, her mum...

In this episode we head over to California and I have such an interesting chat with Annette Fix, A Storytelling Coach & Author of The Break Up Diet A Memoir: As an exotic dancer for 6 years and a single mum, she owns her story.  We talk about what it's like to write a memoir. If you have ever thought you would like to write a book or have your story out there for future generations, then...

In this episode we head over to Illinois and have a chat with the amazing Lexi Hannah. Lexi helps mid career women leave careers that are no longer serving them, helps them to stop settling and to go after their dreams. Working with clients on a subconscious level to make changes that stick. We also talk about: - What is the difference between being fulfilled and happy at work and having a few &qu...

In this episode my guest is Dr Belinda Clark. Belinda has a Masters in Osteopathy and has completed further study in visceral manipulation as well as integrative breathing therapy for the treatment of disorders associated with breathing dysfunction. Belinda loves looking at the big picture and working out long term solutions for better health. She loves her puppy cavoodle Bailey, being in the ocea...

Your strengthened intuition is the greatest defense against a manipulative person. It is a skill that can never be exploited—and once learned, it will serve you a lifetime. In this episode I share with you the red flags and behaviour of toxic people I wish I knew about a little earlier in life.  If you want to spot toxic people, you cannot focus entirely on their behaviour—that’s only half the bat...

Today we head over to the UK and chat with Caroline Dunne - An Internal Family Systems Practitioner. Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a therapeutic approach developed by Dr. Richard Schwartz in the 1980s. It is a form of psychotherapy that integrates systemic, psychodynamic, and experiential components to help individuals understand and navigate their internal emotional systems. The centra...

In this episode we head over to Austin Texas to have a chat with Melina Kane  = A certified Life Coach and Professional Organiser who helps overwhelmed mums clear the clutter in their home, head, and heart so they can focus on what truly matters. As a mum of little ones, she found herself drowning in stuff, constantly stressed, and lacking purpose in her days. She discovered she could reclaim her...

In this episode we head over to Bali to chat with Eva Kaszycki, a Limitless Wealth Coach. She shares with us how she got into this line of work and her obsession with money sparked the interest for her.  She openly speaks about her life and what it looked like before she does what she does now. Eva is one of the most authentic, genuine, intelligent woman I have ever met. We also talk about: - Fall...

We head over to Utah to chat with Losa McCoy. 1 February 2023 her life changed forever. Losa was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer at 48yo.  It still feels that Cancer is a dirty little secret and it can be very lonely disease, even if you are surrounded by people. Losa joins me on this episode to talk about her journey through breast cancer from her diagnosis to treatment and how she is doing...

In this episode we are in the Gold Coast, where I chat with Michelle the CEO and Founder of Boob Accessory Solutions - a philanthropic for purpose company, creating accessories for boobs that help create the solution for boob health. When women buy the boob clip, stress boob, boob beanie or any new accessory they’ll know that money is going towards ending breast cancer in every country. Michelle s...