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Helping teams thrive through science-backed wellness practices

Stress is at an all-time high in the corporate world, and it’s costing businesses more than they realise—burnout, disengagement, and high turnover rates. But when teams feel supported, energised, and connected, they perform at their best. That’s where I come in.

I’m a corporate wellness coach with a passion for helping teams reduce stress, build resilience, and cultivate a thriving workplace culture. As an experienced business owner of a wellbeing clinic, I bring a deep understanding of what it takes to create sustainable health and performance. My approach blends cutting-edge neuroscience, Polyvagal Theory, and time-tested wellness techniques to create real, lasting change.

  • Keynote Speaker for CommBank and CBHS
  • Retreat Speaker & Host for transformative wellness experiences

My Approach: Science Meets Playfulness

True well-being isn’t just about reducing stress—it’s about reconnecting with what makes us feel alive. My corporate wellness programmes are designed to do just that by integrating:

  • Laughter Therapy – Laughter isn’t just fun; it’s a powerful stress reliever that fosters connection and creativity. I specialise in laughter therapy, helping teams break down barriers and rediscover joy.
  • Yoga & Breathwork – Simple, accessible techniques to reduce tension, improve focus, and enhance overall well-being.
  • Meditation & Mindfulness – Practical tools to boost emotional regulation, resilience, and clarity in high-pressure environments.
  • Ice Baths – A unique and transformative way to build mental toughness and resilience through controlled stress exposure.
  • Neuroscience & Polyvagal Theory – Understanding the nervous system’s role in stress and performance helps teams navigate challenges with greater ease.

Programmes Tailored to Your Team’s Needs

I offer a range of corporate wellness programmes, from single-day workshops to ongoing coaching and customised retreats. Whether you’re looking for stress management solutions, resilience training, or a complete well-being overhaul, I’ll work with you to create a programme that fits.

Session Length Options

Available in person, via Zoom, or as a hybrid experience. Choose from 15-minute, 30-minute, 45-minute, or 60-minute sessions, half-day or full-day – depending on your team’s needs and availability.

Sample Sessions:

Core Values and Coaching

A practical session focusing on the individual. In this session, you will discover your unique core values that guide you to ultimate fulfilment (hint: they aren’t what you think they are!). Then, we will apply these values to a life coaching tool to help you get laser-focused on the areas of your life to prioritise over the next 3-12 months.

30-minute or 60-minute session available

Team Resilience & Stress Management
Understanding why your team behaves the way they do from a neuroscience perspective. Learn to identify key stress indicators and, most importantly, how to effectively support and manage team members at all stages of stress or overwhelm. This session includes a practical component where participants will learn and apply cutting-edge stress reduction tools for immediate impact.

60-minute session available

Empowered Thinking: Shifting Perspectives for Success
Do your words hold you back? Learn how to reframe challenges and adopt a mindset that fosters resilience and growth. In this session, you’ll discover how the language you use can shape your reality and how to apply positive reframing techniques to break free from limiting thought patterns.

30-minute or 60-minute session available (includes a practical component)

Relaxation and stress reliever

Choose from yoga, meditation and breathwork – or a combination of all three.
I teach tools that help you to relax, to release and to let go.
From learning how to “dial up the confidence”, to releasing frustration after a difficult time, these exercises are proven to be helpful in managing stress from working life.

30-minute or 60-minute sessions available. *can be combined with other sessions

Pricing

I offer flexible pricing based on the size and needs of your organisation:

  • Small Businesses: Starting from $300 per hour
  • Large Corporations: Starting from $400 per hour

Let’s Create a Workplace Where People Thrive

If you’re ready to bring more energy, connection, and well-being into your workplace, let’s talk. Reach out today to explore how my programmes can support your team.

Let’s chat

My qualifications

  • Bachelor of Medical and Health Science
  • Graduate Certificate in Counselling
  • Diploma in Applied Social Science
  • Certified Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork Teacher
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Unlock the Secrets of Summer: Transformative Teachings from the Spirit of Cicada

Not just a deafening sound from the cicada

In my last morning meditation for 2024, I was gently called to meditate upon the deafening waves of cicadas that roused me from my sleep at 5.20am. Unthrilled, I rolled from my bed and then rolled out my yoga mat for a sleepy-eyed, Final Day of 2024 yoga practice.
As is my usual routine, I moved my body through a series of yoga poses (asana), interspersed with somatic healing tools, to help my body unwind, and my mind (constantly moving with the wonders of an ADHD brain) into relative calm.

Today I felt sluggish, (most probably from the wine and gin last night), holidaying with my family gathered in a central coast resort home). Each morning around sunrise I hear the first waves of chirping, rising to a full-on roar of the cicadas surrounding the house. Becoming deafening in their sound particularly around dinner time as we eat outside as the sun approaches setting. Sometimes at the dinner table we have to yell above the noise, as the property is completely enclosed by a thick bushland.

As a child I remember the chirping of cicadas heralding summertime, and now as an adult I recall fond memories of long hot afternoons, taking one last swim before dinner time, or an early morning dip as the world wakes up – all to the chorus of cicada song.

Meditation is the focus of attention

As I crossed my legs and folded my hands into a mudra, closing my eyes, taking a deeper breath, I exhaled and instantly found the waves of cicada chirping filling my awareness. “Breathe, focus on the breath” I reminded myself as I fell into my reassuring routine of longer inhalation, and even longer exhalation, settling myself, and preparing for the journey into stillness. This morning I chose to allow the cicada sounds to sit at the front of my awareness. Other mornings I have intentionally moved them to the background – aren’t they always in the background of our awareness during summer?

Today I felt a calling to allow them to play a role ‘front and centre’. I briefly caught the intstruction from the ever present Spirit of the land “let cicada be your teacher today”. I followed obediently, and resisted the automatic urge to become irritated with the sound that usually steals the spotlight of my awaresness.


As their sound filled my awareness I felt dissociated from where I was physically sitting, in that beautiful space of ‘aware/not aware’ of my physical body. I momentarily (without thinking) found myself trying to fight my intention to solely focus on the cicada sound, by catching a whip bird’s crack, and then a kookaburra’s warning, finally recognising I had wandered off in my attention, and returned it to the growing roar of cicada.


The meditation had begun, I was drawing my focus back to original intention, one bird call at a time, over and over as I sat, the distraction of whistles and calls took a background role, and the cicada was able to take centre stage in my mind.

Cicada as the teacher

The words echo again: “Let cicada be your teacher,” as I breathe and follow the rising and falling waves of the chirp, growing deafening before fading away.

Without warning, I saw a double helix move across my inner vision—a strand of DNA. It was fleeting, but I saw it clearly: the genetic code depicted as a spiral staircase of base pairs, sugars, and phosphates. My mind started to question its meaning, but before I could get lost in thought, the image shifted into a bright yellow sound wave, undulating as it floated across the landscape of my mind’s eye.

Almost instantly, I recognised the sound waves of the cicada as they appeared to me while I sat and breathed. Instead of feeling irritated, I embraced the insight they offered.

Time paused as the yellow sound waves danced across my inner gaze. In that stillness, I saw the cicada delivering a frequency of healing—though its purpose remained unclear. The realisation struck me that the sound carried meaning rather than annoyance, frustration, or anger. I remembered how, as a child, I had often yelled “shut up!” at the cicadas or clapped my hands in the bushland outside my home, marveling as their noise fell silent before rising sharply again. I clapped and yelled over and over, feeling briefly powerful and satisfied by my ability to momentarily control their cacophony.

No more trying to control my happiness

The cicada rhythm invited me to observe where I was operating from raga (grasping) and dvesha (repulsion)—my topic of study from the previous morning. In yogic teachings, kleshas (or obstacles) like raga and dvesha bind us to a cycle where the pursuit of happiness inevitably ties us to avoiding unhappiness. Locked in this endless dance, I realised contentment (santosha) could never be found.

Through my meditation, I discovered that the cicadas offered me an opportunity to practice contentment—simply listening to their song. Instead of wishing they would stop or trying to silence them, I allowed myself to be fully present, witnessing their sound. In that stillness, I found my own moment of santosha amidst the noise.

As I meditated, I redefined my understanding of “meditating upon” a sound. I no longer sought just to become aware of the sound in all its forms; instead, I became its student. By humbling myself—acknowledging my biases, my preferences for comfort, and my preconceived ideas about how my meditation space “should” feel, sound, or be—I opened the door to deeper learning. This moment revealed not only insights about my yogic study but also the timeless wisdom of this land, understood and honored by the Darkinyung people since the dawn of time.

Science tells us cicadas have healing benefits

Interestingly, research has uncovered fascinating connections between cicada sounds and tinnitus, a condition characterised by the perception of ringing or buzzing in the ears. Many women in perimenopause and menopause suddnely find themselves experiencing tinnitus, which can become maddening.
Some studies suggest that the constant, high-frequency sound of cicadas can mask tinnitus for sufferers, offering temporary relief. Additionally, researchers are exploring how exposure to natural sounds like cicada songs may positively affect auditory processing and promote relaxation, opening new pathways for therapeutic interventions in managing tinnitus.

Finding wisdom in the cicada song

The cicada’s song became more than a sound; it became a teacher. Through its rhythm, I explored the balance between raga and dvesha, the pursuit of contentment amidst noise, and the humility required to let go of preconceived notions. By embracing the wisdom offered by this tiny being, I found a deeper connection to the principles of yoga and the ancient teachings of the land. In the hum and buzz of the cicadas, I discovered an invitation to practice presence, stillness, and santosha—a reminder that even in the chaos, there is always space to simply be.

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The dawn of a new kind of approach to counselling & therapy

Something that has been bothering me for a long time about the Counselling and psychology approach- with their 50min appointment model- is that it has been influenced by the “ medical model” system of healthcare.

The Problem with this model is that it’s in a practitioner’s best interest to keep the Client ‘not quite well’. Because if they become well they are no longer client/patient any more.

Cynical – I know.

It’s why we see doctors in the medical system in general, not teaching ‘food as medicine’ as a very first line of treatment.

It’s why we have individual specialties rather than holistic approaches in the medical system.

And it is why we have doctors that treat ‘the head’ rather than ‘the whole’ in psychiatry.

I do know that there are plenty of incredible doctors who are holistic in approach and who advocate food as medicine and movement as medicine and meditation as medicine and yoga as medicine and rest as medicine and herbs as medicine. I could go on and on with many ways that the things around us can become medicine rather than actual pharma.

However this is the exception to the rule.



So this brings me back to my issue with treating people in the counselling/psych space from a two dimensional approach based upon an outdated model from Freud (who was a medical doctor, graduated in 1881. Was not allowed to train as a psychiatrist as he was a Jew and this wasn’t permitted in Austria at the time).

The god father of modern psychology never completed a psychology degree and yet his influence lives on in our modern clinic couches.

Have you ever been in a psych/counseling appt and sure enough 49mins into your session your therapist’s eyes are darting to their clock, cleverly placed in their line of sight…?

50mins- ‘right so let’s summarise where we are at today’

55mins- ‘how are you paying?’

58mins- ‘’same time next week?”

60mins -out the door.

Rinse. Repeat. 8 patients per day.

5 days per week.

It just doesn’t feel right to me.

If you’ve ever had a session with me it’s likely we ran ‘over’ time.

But we didn’t really.

We took all the time that was required.

It’s because right on 49mins you let your guard down. You mentioned something significant. Or difficult. Or something you’ve never told anyone before.

You got the words out.

You let the tears fall.

You sat with the pain .

You allowed the feelings to rise.

There’s no way I’m going to hurry you up and tell you ‘hold that thought- let’s bring it up again next week and go thru it all again. Meanwhile how about you push it all back down, and mask your feelings for another week. Time’s up!”

That’s my issue with the medical model approach to therapy.

It doesn’t fit with our nervous system. Or our internal dialogue. Or our internal feelings of safety. This can’t be set to a time limit.

As an energy healer as well as a counsellor and coach I spend time with each client working gently thru a mass of energy and emotions and beliefs. I never know exactly when breakthrough will happen. But I have an inkling about it ????

That’s why I’ve changed how I work with my clients.

For years now I’ve preferred working with you in a ‘package’ arrangement.

You buy 3,6,10 sessions upfront.

Because this shows a commitment to healing.

(It can get very draining doing ‘one off’ sessions all the time. We are stuck with only dealing with the crisis- never going deeper to release what causes you to get into crisis over and over.)

But now Ive changed the game again!

I’m now only working with clients on a monthly commitment approach.

You. And. Me. One month.

Let’s do this. Total focus.

Unlimited sessions. Yes. That’s right.

No time limit.

No session limit.

You need a daily message? You got it.

You need weekly sessions? Ok lock it in.

You need homework? I’m here for it.

You need accountability? Alrighty then.

Why am I doing coaching like this now?

Because it gets results faster than any other approach I’ve been taught or experienced myself!

Twenty years in private practice. I’ve learned what gets the best results- consistently showing up and having someone in your corner while you navigate new steps and make aligned changes.

It takes dedication and commitment and patience and trust to heal.

That’s why I’m changing how we do treatments and applying an holistic approach- mind body soul. And we need time for that. Not a time limit.

Are you wanting real long lasting change for your life?

Let’s talk.

Belle

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Soul Alchemy: unlock your inner compass

– Soul Alchemy begins 12 February 2024

Embark on a 90-day transformative journey guiding you towards a more empowered, grounded, and purposeful existence.

Are you ready to unveil what has been holding you back, and start living with a deep sense of self-trust and authenticity?

a journey to re-connect with your highest self

Go from feeling exhausted all the time, and never having enough time, to carving out just the right amount of space for you to fill your own cup AND tend to those who need you the most.

But first, let’s make sure you are in the right place

Are you a woman who:

  • feels tired and overwhelmed
  • is scattered or a bit “busy” in her thoughts
  • feeling like you have lost your purpose (but know its right under the surface!)
  • is searching for deeper meaning
  • deeply desires to connect more deeply with your inner wisdom
  • has a spiritual practice but are seeking a mentor and guide
  • has a desire to powerfully manifest your future
  • tends to be a lone wolf (but always thrives with strong feminine connections)
  • is independent and strong and has always been resilient

Then you are in the RIGHT PLACE. This is for a woman just like you.
This journey is not an introduction to a spiritual practice, because you already have one. This is about expansion and enhancing your success and life satisfaction with a deeper connection to your true self – your higher self.

As a result of your inner work, you will be liberated from the weight of exhaustion and the feeling of living a life that may seem, at times, incomplete. It will bring you closer to your most pure alignment with all that you are and with Source.

This isnt another “coaching” program that will give you a few tips and tricks and not deliver on promises. This is a spiritual journey that you will lead yourself through, in perfect timing and in a perfect way. How? Through the tools and practices you will be offered, your Higher Self will lead you – so you KNOW that this is a journey of pure alignment.

Soul Alchemy

This is one of the most powerful programs Belle has ever channelled and brought to life. This is a 90-day program that combines her deepest and most transformative healing techniques, including her just launched “Soul Mapping” technique.

Experience Inner Child healing, Shadow work, emotion release, trigger release, and learn how to actively nurture and heal the parts of you that are repeating patterns and cycles that never lead to where you want to be!

With Soul Alchemy in just 90 days you will:

  • recognise which parts of you are needing support and how to nurture them
  • re-connect with your Inner Child to bring peace to your body and mind
  • develop incredible inner confidence & trust
  • create a disciplined spiritual practice
  • identify energy leakage and know how to stop it
  • connect to your feminine archetypes so you step into your unlimited power
  • muscle-test for embodied wisdom use somatic movement to release and ground

Through soulful practices and intuitive insights, we carve a path toward genuine happiness and fulfillment.

The Soul Alchemy program is an invitation to rediscover the missing piece, as we align your journey with the whispers of your soul’s wisdom.

Who is this for?

Any woman who needs a guide, and a support system, but also wants to do their work alone. (The Lone Wolf meets the Sisterhood).

Any woman who has found that there are incomplete parts of her spiritual journey and wants the answers (The Seeker meets the Mystic).

Any woman who is READY to go to the next level of inner expansion.

About your guide: Belle
My expertise is in guiding women back home to self. I have many years of teaching meditation, somatic movement and understanding trapped emotions to share with you. I am also a passionate biochemistry nerd, and I will share my understanding of neuroscience and the power of boosting our happy hormones, to align more fully with our highest self. I will work with you from a spiritual perspective and also with the understanding that you are a human being, first and foremost. That means you need to be firmly planted and grounded in this present reality. I will teach you how to ground yourself in a meaningful way. I will also teach you how to connect to all that is. You will learn how to use the language of the body as your primary feedback system. You will also learn how to trust your gut.


This 90-day immersion will be your launching place into a transformative journey toward profound self-discovery, where the sacred alchemy of spiritual healing unfolds, guiding you to a deeper connection with your higher self.

Are you keen to know more?

Book a Discovery call with Belle by clicking the button

Book a Discovery Call here
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Shadow healing: exploring the transformative depths

In the realm of personal development, shadow healing stands as a profound and often overlooked method for self-discovery and growth. Rooted in Jungian psychology, it delves into the aspects of ourselves relegated to the shadows — the parts we suppress, deny, or find challenging to acknowledge.

Shadow healing is a courageous journey of self-exploration, requiring a willingness to confront our hidden fears, insecurities, and past traumas. By shining a light on these concealed aspects, we unlock a pathway to profound transformation. Acknowledging and integrating the shadow can lead to enhanced self-awareness, emotional resilience, and a deeper connection to our authentic selves.

One of the primary benefits of shadow work is the liberation from the grip of unconscious patterns. As we unravel the layers of our psyche, we gain a clearer understanding of our motivations and behaviors. This newfound awareness empowers us to break free from self-sabotaging cycles, fostering healthier relationships and life choices.

Moreover, shadow healing cultivates empathy and compassion, not only for ourselves but also for others. Recognising our own struggles allows us to extend understanding to those around us, creating a more compassionate and interconnected community.

In the process of shadow healing, individuals often experience a heightened sense of purpose and fulfilment. By embracing the entirety of our being, we unlock the potential for a more authentic, balanced, and meaningful life. Shadow healing, therefore, is not just a personal journey but a transformative odyssey towards self-acceptance and genuine connection with the world.

Sarah


Consider Sarah, haunted by a fear of rejection rooted in childhood experiences. Engaging in shadow healing, she confronted this deep-seated insecurity. Through introspection and self-compassion, Sarah began unraveling the layers of her shadow. As she embraced the wounded aspects of herself, the fear lost its grip. Sarah emerged more resilient, confident, and capable of forming authentic connections. Healing her shadow not only liberated her from past wounds but also empowered her to navigate relationships with newfound understanding and openness.

Why is Shadow Healing necessary?

Embarking on the journey of shadow healing opens the door to a life of profound richness and authenticity. As we confront and integrate the suppressed aspects of our psyche, we pave the way for transformative benefits that extend into every facet of our existence.

One of the remarkable outcomes is a heightened sense of self-awareness. By shining a light on our hidden fears and insecurities, we gain a clearer understanding of our motivations and behaviors. This newfound insight acts as a compass, guiding us towards healthier decisions and actions. Imagine navigating life with a deep understanding of your own patterns, empowering you to make choices aligned with your authentic self.

The Authentic Self


The authentic self is the truest essence of an individual, unencumbered by societal expectations, external pressures, or the influence of others. It is the core identity that emerges when one embraces their unique values, beliefs, and genuine desires. Discovering the authentic self involves a journey of self-awareness and often, the courage to confront and integrate the various facets of one’s personality. This genuine self-expression is characterized by an alignment between inner thoughts, feelings, and outward actions, leading to a sense of fulfillment, purpose, and a deep connection with one’s true nature.

Using Emotion Code technique Belle can guide you towards your authentic self by testing how strongly you identify with your values and the beliefs that you hold. This process is a necessary part of your evolution as you will understand where those beliefs came from, and if indeed they align with your true nature. Read more about Emotion Code here.

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It’s time to reset your nervous system and thrive

polyvagal theory explains the vagus nerve and the fight or flight response

Working long hours, family demands, financial challenges, and of course maintaining relationships, whilst caring for those you love – can all take its toll on your nervous system .
Many women find their cycle becomes affected, and fatigue is a common symptom of a stressed out adult!

Talking therapies only work until a point, exercising can sometimes further burn you out, and over indulging may become more common that you would like.
Perhaps it is time for a system reset to get you back in control of your life?

What is the Vagus nerve and why is it important?

The Vagus nerve is the 10th pair of cranial nerves that originate in the brain stem and travel down past the oesophagus, past the heart and lungs, and plunges deep into the abdomen.

  • It has a motor function – stimulates muscles in the pharynx, larynx, and soft palate; and stimulates muscles in the heart, where it plays a role in lowering resting heart rate.
  • It has a sensory function – sensation behind the ears and parts of the larynx (voice box).
  • It also has a visceral function where it monitors the internal organ environment, supplying information for the larynx, esophagus, lungs, trachea, heart, and most of the digestive area.

The autonomic nervous system comprises both the sympathetic (fight or flight) and the parasympathetic (rest and digest) branches.
The parasympathetic nervous system allows the body to relax and rest, and to assimilate the food you eat. The body will find it difficult to move into a restful state when it is sick, under mental pressure and strain, or when it is exhausted. It is for this reason that stress management and energy healing is so important. It is impertive to a healthy body and mind.

When the vagus nerve becomes dysregulated or weak, you will struggle to tap into your rest and digest state. This may lead to feelings of stress and anxiety, with varied external and internal signs and symptoms :

  • Anxiety and depression
  • Aggression
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Indecision
  • Chronic inflammation
  • Difficulty concentrating or brain fog
  • Dizziness or fainting
  • Chronic pain (particularly gut)
self massage can be helpful to reset your vagal tone, you will learn how to do this in your session with Belle

The Polyvagal Theory

Developed by Dr Stephen Porges, the Polyvagal Theory explains the nervous system feedback in a loop to the brain’s command centre, instructing it to be on alert (fight or flight) or relaxed (rest and digest). In short, it is all about safety.
If the brain interpets the feedback and decides the body is not safe, then the heart will beat faster, blood pressure will rise and digestion will not be a priority. Conversely, if the brain deems the body safe, then the opposite effect will happen.

In today’s busy stress filled world. it is easy to forget to process, or release built up stress and tension. It is not uncommon to use food or alcohol, or sexual behaviour to distract from pain, grief, hurt, failure or shame.

When the body is always feeling negative emotions and stress, it can leave a lasting impression of anxiety or depression, and chronic fatigue or PTSD can result.

It is time to hit the reset button

Nervous System Balance program is for people who are feeling the effects of too much stress and not enough rest, and who want to start thriving again.

The program is designed to be completed over 6-8 weeks, and involves 6 x 90min balancing sessions.

No two sessions are the same, and with personalised, simple to follow daily routines of movement, breathwork and meditation tools balance can be restored to the nervous system.

What to expect
A series of sessions you will attend via zoom, that will include mindset coaching, as well as polyvagal theory-inspired exercises, to bring yourself back into balance.

With a nervous system reset you will:

– sleep better

– feel more calm

– feel more in control of your life

– enjoy improvement in your relationships

– get your mojo back

– enjoy life again

Working on releasing stored stress, reducing the mental chatter and developing routines around building safety within the body are the cornerstone for calming the nervous system.

This program is a reset, that will produce better quality of life and habits that will serve you for a lifetime. No matter what the challenges are that you face, movement, meditation and mindfulness will be appropriate.

Book here
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Soul fragments: how to put yourself back together

Feeling numb, disconnected, exhausted, apathetic, resentful? Perhaps life is feeling like it is too hard, and like it is always an uphill battle? 

When you are disconnected from your soul, in two or many pieces, it can feel like the life you knew or always thought you would have is never going to eventuate.

Some refer to this as a dark night of the soul, but it is a deeper and more intense experience than this. When the soul begins to fragment, you are as a greater risk of losing yourself altogether and it is a long journey home to retrieve all these parts you have lost. 

In traditional counseling/ psychology terms, we would call it an existential crisis whereby a person may be catapulted into questioning “why am I here” or “what is this all for?” out of a response to a significant life change (such as divorce, death of a partner, loss of a job, global pandemic). However, it goes deeper than a mere “mid-life crisis” or a questioning, when the soul has fragmented. It goes to a place of questioning (at least unconsciously) “why do I exist?” or even “do I exist?”

The degree to what one will experience when one’s soul has fragmented is determined in part by the degree to how much has indeed fragmented or split. But also, it will depend on which parts have split from the whole and how much this will cause turmoil or angst in the person experiencing it. 

How does a soul fragment?

Pain, trauma, neglect, abuse, arguments, ungroundedness, mental health issues, ADHD, constant anxiety, phobias, history of depression – can all influence the degree to which a person will experience soul fragmentation. A pattern of coping will always be the first sign that soul fragmentation has begun: drinking, drugs, and risky behaviour (the usual suspects in younger years). One-off situations can cause soul fragmentation, however, it is more likely that it will be repeated behaviours that lead to the most destruction. This is why it is so hard to get off the merry-go-round once it has gained momentum. 

These poor choices may extend into unstable employment, possibly lead to crime, or at the very least, making very poor choices that result in consequences that are difficult to move through, let alone past. 

Then what happens is you forever need to re-face the shame, and guilt associated with poor choices that were resultant from the depth of pain, despair, anger, frustration, guilt you were feeling back then, in that moment that you made poor choices to begin with. 

The cycle is vicious and never-ending and will inevitably lead to more parts of yourself splitting and detaching from the whole of who you are. 

The whole is made up of the sum of its parts

In order to understand the “whole,” let me explain who you are. You are an energetic being that is having an experience in this body, in this world, in this lifetime. You are a celestial accident with odds at 1 in 102,685,000 that you exist. However, here you are! 

We experience Deja Vu (when you feel like you’ve been somewhere before), you shiver (did someone really walk all over your grave?), you have inherent skills that you’re good at without any training (I was always good at massage therapy, right from when I was young – with no idea why I “knew” how to treat pain, I just “knew”). Some of you are inherently intuitive. You know things. And coincidences always happen to you. Some of you have such bad luck all the time. Like it follows you around. And some have felt extremely blessed like everything they touch turns to gold (I once worked with a client who told me he’d fucked a fairy. He was a multi-millionaire.)

I have worked with hundreds of clients and taken them through past life regressions or seen their past lives through their healing sessions. I “know” there is more than one life we get to live – because I have seen it and heard people re-telling their stories with passion, emotion, and great detail (to which they are super surprised – it blows their minds!) 

And this is how I know that we have many parts of our souls that make up the whole of who we are. 

The fragmenting

We come into this life with unfinished business  – or unresolved energy – from another lifetime. Sometimes that lifetime is on this earth, and sometimes it isn’t. I believe some of the inherent skills are not accumulated in this earthly place. These skills are from another dimension. The more negative aspects – the ‘bad karma’, the unlucky, the poor circumstances, the destruction, the pain – I believe this is unresolved energy from another earthly lifetime. And these energies can cause a lot of pain in this lifetime and ultimately be a vehicle to learn many lessons if you want to. 

When a person begins to fragment parts of their soul, it is due to an unacceptance of the energy they hold and what lessons need to be learned to resolve it. It is usually painful to resolve the energy. And this is why we resort to alcohol, sex, drugs, risky behaviour, and choosing the wrong partners – it is all part of the drama that keeps you distracted from the soul pain you are feeling in the first place. It is impossible to resolve soul energy when you are distracted in the earthly ‘pleasures’ (or pains). 

The further you go into the pain of this lifetime, the harder it becomes to turn things around because you have begun to split from the initial “whole” you entered this world as. It then becomes a quest or a soul journey to find your way back to all of who you are. Not leaving any part behind – even the parts you wish weren’t there. This is the hardest part – complete self-acceptance. 

The Parts

The parts of you make up are all who you are. And to wish some of them didn’t exist, or to banish those parts and pretend they don’t exist is the ultimate disservice and self-hatred. A large part of the healing journey will require that you accept all those parts of you – even the ones you are ashamed of – and to welcome them back with loving arms. This can take years or a lifetime. Or never. It will ultimately determine your happiness or contentment. This explains why some people can have everything you could imagine but still be depressed and deeply unhappy. 

Some parts will be easy to accept – like your generous heart, ability to make people feel comfortable, solution-focused mind, and inherent ability to see the good in people. But other parts, such as your emotional reactivity, your anger towards your parents, your judgments, your proclivities, your fantasies, your biases, will be less palatable to accept.

You will make unconscious choices from these less-palatable parts. You will do things or say things that you are not proud of. If you keep doing them, you will experience the consequences. And it often doesn’t feel good. This feeling of shame or regret will then propel you to keep making bad choices or say things that arent in alignment with your highest good and purpose. And so you fall further short of where you “think” you should be. 

Its a slippery slope. 

So how do you stop sliding and come back to alignment? (please read on, but promise me you will have patience for yourself in this!)

How to come back home to yourself

The first step is that you are aware that you are sliding, or on the roller coaster of doom. YOU have to notice that life isn’t turning out how you expected it to. Or the way you think it “should”. From here, you can notice what your unconscious expectations have always been. Counselors will often get you into your childhood because we can uncover the schemas you are measuring and living your life by. It’s an interesting journey to mentally re-investigate. However, it is only half the story. 

You have to begin soul-retrieval practices that call those parts of you home that have fragmented and left the safety and sanctity of the whole of all that you are. 

This process can take months, years or even a lifetime.  And it is not for the faint-hearted. There will be pain. It is inevitable, however, most humans are averse to pain and try to avoid it at all costs (remember the alcohol, drugs, and risky behaviours!)

I suggest that when you are ready to begin the process of soul retrieval, you connect with a healer to help support you on the journey. Give yourself some time – usually 12 weeks is a good amount of time to begin with – that you will allow your focus to be on this one particular area of your spiritual journey. Invest in a journal. Dedicate time each day for spiritual practice. And always finish your day by calling back your soul fragments before you go to sleep. 

How you do this, and what you do is entirely up to you. Your Soul already knows what you need in order to recover your Parts, but your mind may want a particular routine or structure to follow. 

Gratitude Journalling

A deeper practice of soul retrieval can come through daily gratitude journalling. This is a well-researched practice, that has been proven to improve mood stability, a sense of greater meaning and purpose. This gentle act of self love every day can help you to improve your ability to focus on that which is important to you, and that which brings you joy. The more you train your conscious mind to focus on the good things, the more you will notice the good things (no matter how small they may be).
Belle has created a Gratitude Journal that coaches you through the process over a period of weeks or months.

The Practice:

Upon waking:
“I call in all parts of me that have fragmented and not returned home after my sleep” 

Within 1hr of waking:
Journal about what your goals for the day are (spend 5mins) 

Within 1hr of sleeping:
practice gentle breathwork and yin yoga to prepare the body for sleep (10-30mins) 
Spend a few moments contemplating what you are grateful for on this day

As you close your eyes:
“I now call all parts of me that have fragmented and ask that they return to the unity of all that I am. May all parts of me be held by my higher consciousness as I return to myself.”

Need more help?

To get started, simply book a healing session and together you will create a plan that your soul can settle into and find comfort within. Including bespoke meditations, yoga and breathwork practices.

Book here
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Cultivate a daily gratitude practice for a meaningful life

Research is pretty clear in that the practice of gratitude is a tool that *needs* to be in your toolbox if you want to live a more meaningful and joyous life.
Taking a moment each day (let’s say 5 mins), can be the difference between a life that feels hard and a life that feels happier.
As a wellness coach, I encourage my clients to keep a journal at the start of our coaching relationship, as writing down what you are feeling and experiencing in the day can help ease stress and overwhelm.
Let me ask you this – have you ever known someone not to benefit from a period of journalling and reflection?

As I write this, I think about some of the greatest writers in history, such as Henry David Thoreau, who spent a period of time in the wilderness with nothing but a journal for company and the wind in the trees. He ended up writing some pretty epic words and has influenced the hearts and minds of people worldwide for over a century now.

You might be struggling with a decision to make, or maybe you are living with a chronic illness. Perhaps you are feeling bored in your current life?
Journalling could help you to make sense of your life, your thoughts, feelings and emotions that encompass your current experience.

Here’s how to get started:

get your gratitude journal here

Dedicate the same time frame each day for writing. I suggest 5mins-10mins at first. Set a timer and start writing about your day. Who did you see? What did you do? What frustrated you? What made you sad?

Make a promise to yourself to stick to this every day for seven days. After that time, you will know if this kind of self-care is right for you. You might even learn a few things about yourself along the way that you want to journal about. (For example – you might want to write poetry or songs. You might want to write a letter of apology to someone. Or you might want to write a forgiveness letter to yourself?)

Each day, as you write, you might get stuck on what to fill your time limit with. So if you still have time left over after covering the basics, maybe you could write down a goal you had when you were young. What did you hope to do one day? Who did you hope to become?

Still stuck? Try writing a message to your 18yr old younger self. What advice about life would you give them? (This will be illuminating, so take your time with this one!)

Take a step into the unknown:

I have created a beautiful Gratitude journal with some goal-setting and prompts that will help you set the tone for your journalling journey. If you’ve never journalling before, this is a perfect place to start. I have even included some mandalas to colour which can help ease writer’s block and get your creative juices flowing.
Many women fall into the trap of being scared of going deep, because you’re afraid of what you will find. I can assure you that all there is to discover within you is beautiful, magickal, extraordinary and valuable. I have never known a woman to regret working into the shadows, or stepping into her power.

And you can do this too!

Wise women know how to become their own coach and go after what they want. They also know when they need a little guidance along the way.

This journal preps your mind and your spirit for the journey of going bravely forth in the direction of your soul by offering daily reminders to notice what brings you joy.

By finding gratitude in daily life, you begin to re-program your mind to search for more things to be grateful for. And then the laws of the universe conspire to bring you more – more than you ever thought possible.

But before you embark on this journey be sure to get clear on what you are wanting. What goals do you have for yourself?
Create 3 s.m.a.r.t goals and then embark on your sixty day AM and PM gratitude journey. Then at the end of your sixty days take some time to reflect on how far you have come.

This journal makes a thoughtful gift for the person in your life who deserves the best! (and that also means you too!)

Purchase this beautiful journal here:

Gratitude journal

References:

  1. https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier
  2. https://psychcentral.com/lib/the-health-benefits-of-journaling
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Get your hands on Copaiba essential oil for inflammation

Have you been wanting to get some essential oils but dont know where to start?
Well, this month of May 2023 is a great place to begin your oils love affair as you will receive one of my fav oils for free – COPAIBA!

That’s right. Enrol with a single 125PV + order to receive 1 FREE Copaiba 5mL. Offer available 1 – 31 May 2023 only or while supplies last. ​

copaiba May promotion

Copaiba is an earthy oil known for its ability to affect the endocannabinoid system – the same one that weed affects. BUT copaiba doesn’t have any “drug” (psychoactive) affects, and wont show up on a drug test.
Copaiba targets receptors that may reduce inflammation, support the immune system and reduce pain (1).

With copaiba containing up to 87% beta-caryophyllene ( a sesquiterpene alkene), it is considered non-toxic, and is considered a functional nonpsychoactive, polypharmacological dietary cannabinoid and anti-inflammatory agent with a demonstrated activity on a number of receptor targets in the human body.

Chronic pain would be a key reason to choose copaiba oil as a daily topical oil.
Combine with lavender to help support neuropathic pain.
With cedarwood for anxiety and stress issues.

The endocannabinoid system plays a complex and critical role in the regulation of the stress response system in our body known as the HPA axis. This HPA axis manages homeostasis. Copaiba oil is said to help support this system.

The biological activities of copaiba essential oil were determined to be fast acting. In studies copaiba essential oil is found to encourage neuronal growth (nerve cell growth) in the nervous system. What is interesting is that copaiba oil was also found to activate apoptosis (the normal process of cell death which is absent in abnormal cells)(2).

Needless to say – most people could enjoy the biological effects of copaiba as stress affects most of the population. A simple swipe of the oil down the spine twice per day is fast acting, supports the nervous and immune systems and could help promote a better quality of life (with the reduced sensation of pain.)

Complimentary oils that blend well with copaiba: lavender, cedarwood, Lavender-Peace blend, frankincense, eucalyptus, Aromatouch blend, Balance blend.

To order go here:


https://thebelleflowersclinic.com.au/doterra-essential-oils/

(and follow the prompts. Use my ID 2076450)
For any ordering or oils support send me a message.

Reference:
1) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7246407/
2) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7177672/

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Essential Oils as wellness tools

essential oils for wellness

“Wellness” refers to being in optimal physical and mental health. Essential oils are one of the easiest ways you can support yourself to better wellness.

Are you addressing both aspects…or only one? (or none). Taking full personal responsibility for your wellness is like “future-proofing” in a small way (remember, accidents happen, and sometimes there is something rumbling under the surface that you dont know about. And also, the mental game is very influential on our physical health). So it is important to be using tools and lifestyle behaviors that support good health, and encourage releasing of negative thought patterns and behaviors that may influence your health and well-being.

I get asked a lot about the five questions below so I thought I would share my answers in order to inspire you to try your own blends or combinations that might support your own wellness journey.

neroli supports the throat chakra

FAQ’s

Which essential oils do you use for reducing stress?

Lavender peace – this is very strong for my senses, and will use it sparingly in the diffuser (1-2 drops max. I find it helps me go to sleep so I use it late at night. But with strong anti-anxiety properties, I find this is very helpful in stopping a racing mind.

Aromatouch – this is an excellent blend for massage as it helps soothe sore muscles. I have been using it for years as a muscle rub after a shower. It is calming and soothing without being a “lavender” smell. Magnolia. It starts and ends for me with this oil. It is my all time favourite and has been in my pocket since it very first arrived on the market. It contains very high amounts of linalool

Which essential oils do you use for uncovering shadow parts?

Neroli – it helps with “communication” therefore it is a throat chakra support, which helps to increase internal dialogue. Many people believe they have trouble “speaking their truth”, well let me tell you that this oil can help you overcome this!

Which essential oils do you use to reduce inflammation?

Copaiba rolled down my spine every morning while my tea is steeping! I make tea every morning, and while I wait I simply roll this oil down my spine. Inflammation is a key cause of disease in the body. So this is my personal ‘war on inflammation’ I do it without even thinking about it. Copaiba helps to reduce pain over time because inflammatory cytokines get reduced.

How can I improve my sleep?

Cedarwood in my Epsom salt bath with lavender are a MUST.
2 cups Epsom salts, and 4-5 drops of cedarwood is my go-to when I need to ground myself and release the week. My human design is “Manifestor” which means I go hard, and then I need to become a hermit for a while. I need to tap out and just relax and be with myself. Something I struggled with for a very long time. And now I embrace my limitations and happily retire to a bath for an hour of bliss. It helps me to go to bed relaxed in body and mind. I will also use Aromatouch if my muscles are noticeably sore.

What do you suggest for better digestion?

I am in love with the ZenGest blend rubbed on my tummy. It is a new recipe blend and smells incredible. Cardamon and peppermint are my go-to oils for cooking and enhancing flavours – and would you believe also help digestion? I use this at the first sign of a tummy ache, or if I know that I am about to eat a heavy meal at a party, then I will use it before I eat. My youngest will often get a sore tummy, so she uses it too.

cedarwood is a grounding and calming oil

We have a plethora of oils at our finger tips, which when used wisely, can help to move you towards more awareness, openness and care for your entire being.

Over the years of practicing yoga and “trying” to make better food and lifestyle choices, I have learned that illness, chronic conditions, and accidents happen. However, we have a tool at our finger tips that is going to support us to move in a better health direction.

If you are wanting to kickstart an area of your health, the pure intention of using an oil to support this is a fabulous start.

Want to lose weight? Use Motivate oil blend every morning when you do your morning movement.

Keen to be less frantic? Use Magnolia every day and keep it with you during every single frantic moment to help interrupt your habit of freaking out.

Needing to listen more and speak less? Use frankincense to slow your roll and help you to be more grounded.

Ask me for suggestions if you are stuck, but also lean into the oils you really love the smell of – they are no doubt the right ones for you to use in this season of change and growth.

Belle xx