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In today’s episode, I sit down with the beautiful Sally de Gruchy @dailypracticess to explore the magic of mindful parenting, emotional wellbeing and the practices that help both children and adults thrive. Sally is a mindfulness educator, EFT practitioner, author of 'A Rabbit’s Tail’ and ‘Zen like a Zebra' and a mum to two beautiful girls, whose lived experience and gentle presence bring so much light into the world. We dive into what it means to raise emotionally secure children, how to navigate dysregulation in both kids and adults and what personal healing looks like in today’s world. In this episode we explore: ✨ Hypo vs. hyper-arousal in children and how to help them return to calm ✨ The “green zone” & why regulation matters for both kids and adults ✨ Why 'repair after rupture' is foundational for secure attachment ✨ Emotion-coaching & why being present 30% of the time is enough ✨ Conscious parenting and breaking generational patterns ✨ The power of vulnerability, honesty & showing your full emotional range ✨ Sally’s journey through separation and healing (ongoing) ✨ Circle of Security & understanding your own triggers ✨ The story behind 'A Rabbit’s Tail' and how her books reflect her own healing ✨ EFT tapping, mindfulness and bottom-up nervous system healing ✨ Finding your soul’s calling & navigating the shift into aligned work Sally works across all ages, from toddlers to teens to adults to the elderly and her passion for emotional wellbeing is truly inspiring. She embodies her mission of helping people flourish, regulate and reconnect with themselves. The podcast is now live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy this episode. If it resonates, I’d love for you to subscribe, share and spread the sunshine. May this episode support you on your journey and bring a little sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources: Instagram: @dailypracticess Website: dailypractice.com.au

In this deeply moving episode, I sat down with the beautiful Nicky Kiel @nicky.kiel of Kiel x VRTUS @kiel.pilates to talk about love, loss, healing and the power of movement and meaning. Nicky’s story is as heartbreaking as it is empowering. After a high-flying career in marketing and welcoming her first child, Axel, her life changed forever with one unexpected phone call: her beloved mum had taken her own life. What followed was a year of navigating grief, shock and survival while also being pregnant with her daughter, Imogen. This conversation is an honest and soul-stirring look at how we move through pain, how trauma cracks us open and how healing isn’t linear but always possible. In this episode, we explore: ✨ Nicky’s journey from corporate marketing to conscious movement ✨ Navigating the unimaginable, losing her mum to suicide ✨ Coping with deep grief while preparing to welcome new life ✨ The healing power of Pilates and mindful movement ✨ A powerful spiritual awakening through a Medium ✨ How her studio Kiel x Vrtus became a space of community and transformation ✨ The role of sound baths, EFT and other alternative healing modalities ✨ How physical movement supports mental well-being ✨ Creating balance and flexibility as a mother, businesswoman and healer ✨ Encouragement to stay open to your own unique healing path Nicky is a radiant soul, and her courage to share so openly is a gift and will hopefully support others on their journey.  Now streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify – link in bio. If this episode resonates, please subscribe, share and help spread the Sunshine. For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode support you on your journey and bring comfort, inspiration and a little sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Nicky Kiel Instagram: @nicky.kiel Kiel x VRTUS Instagram: @kiel.pilates VRTUS Instagram: @vrtusbondi Kiel x VRTUS Website: https://www.kielxvrtus.com.au/

I sat down with with Libby Babet - @libbybabet - from @theupbeatbondi, @earthletica & @chief.nutrition to talk about fertility, fitness and life as a female business entrepreneur. Libby’s story is truly inspiring. Diagnosed with malignant hypertension in her early twenties - with blood pressure levels more than twice the safe limit - she was told she’d be on medication for life and might never have children. But through the power of movement, nutrition and mindset, she took control of her health, got off medication and went on to have two beautiful children. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ How she stayed positive during her toughest times ✨ The mindset shifts that kept her motivated ✨ Her journey as an entrepreneur in the fitness industry ✨ How she juggles multiple businesses while keeping a work-life-balance ✨ Daily self-care habits for long-term well-being ✨ The power of starting small and building something meaningful Libby is a beautiful being who radiates energy, passion and purpose and her commitment to empowering women through movement, nourishment and self-care is truly contagious. The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, find the link in my bio. I hope you enjoy this episode. If it resonates, I’d love for you to subscribe, share and spread the sunshine. For more insights and stories, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring a little sunshine to your soul.  Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Libby Babet Instagram: @libbybabet Libby Babet Website: https://libbybabet.com/ The Upbeat Instagram: @theupbeatbondi Earthletica Instagram: @earthletica Chief Nutrition Instagram: @chief.nutrition

I sat down with Victoria Maurer @thebalancedcorporate, a Life Coach and Master Breathwork Coach dedicated to helping high-performing women reconnect with their true selves and live in alignment with their full potential. Victoria shares her inspiring journey from a demanding corporate career to building a fulfilling path as a holistic coach. We dive into her story of overworking, climbing the corporate ladder and the toll it took on her wellbeing, leaving her disconnected and close to burnout. Being a passionate advocate for empowerment, Victoria uses her decade of experience in corporate America and Australia to guide women toward balanced, energised and purpose-driven lives. Her coaching integrates sustainable strategies in mindset, breathwork, movement and nutrition to help her clients thrive. Join us as we explore: ✨ The turning point that led Victoria to redefine success and choose a different path. ✨ The deep healing and growth required to live a life true to yourself. ✨ What it means to embrace a holistic approach to energy, balance and fulfilment. Victoria is a beautifully ambitious and inspiring human, committed to sharing her lived experience and expertise to support women on their journeys to a more balanced and meaningful life. The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, find the link in my bio. I hope you enjoy this episode. If it resonates with you, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with your family, friends or anyone who might benefit from these insights. For more insights and stories, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring a little sunshine to your soul.  Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Victoria Maurer Instagram: @victoriaemaurer The Balanced Corporate Instagram: @thebalancedcorporate The Balanced Corporate Website: https://thebalancedcorporate.com/

I sat down with Tash Pinter @tashpinter to explore her powerful journey of overcoming domestic violence and transforming darkness into light and empowerment. In this episode we talk about Tash’s story and what it means for a child to grow up with domestic violence.  We are talking about how this has impacted her, which path it led to, the struggles along the way and how dance became her lifeline during the most difficult of times.  We explore how discovering yoga was the turning point into a better life and how Tantra, Hatha Yoga, Kriya and meditative philosophy has ultimately sent her on a path of transformation and inner healing.  We delve into the lasting impacts of domestic violence, generational trauma and the transformative power of self-love and awareness. Tash is a beautiful human who is devoted to the path of healing and using her lived experience to support others on their journeys. My hope is that Tash’s words bring you comfort, strength, and the reminder that even the deepest challenges can be overcome. The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.   For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May the power of this positive transformational journey brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Tash Pinter Instagram: @tashpinter Tash Pinter Website: https://www.tashpinter.com/ Rare Studios Instagram: @rarestudiosau

I sat down with Forrest Wilson @forrestbwilson from @ouremergingfuture to talk about a new world.  In this episode, we dive into Forrest’s transformative journey, sparked by the profound loss of his father, which led him to question everything and ultimately discover a path of deep and meaningful work in helping others live lives of alignment.  We explore the concept of Collective Consciousness, discussing how our individual actions have a significant impact on a global scale, contributing to a pivotal shift toward a new world. We also examine the transition from old to new paradigms, highlighting what a more positive collective consciousness could mean for humanity. Additionally we delve into Forrest's work with 'Our Emerging Future', offering insights into how you can continue your own journey toward a more enlightened state of being with a beautiful conscious community. Forrest is a remarkable individual who tirelessly advocates for a kinder, more conscious world. I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to check in with yourself and see where you are at in your own soul journey and also, where you want to travel from here.  The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.   For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Forrest Wilson Instagram: @forrestbwilson Our Emerging Future Instagram: @ouremergingfuture Our Emerging Future Website: https://www.ouremergingfuture.com/ Our Emerging Future Online Course: https://www.ouremergingfuture.com/online-course

I sat down with Elina Winnel @the.sleep.expert to talk all things sleep. In this episode we are talking about Elina's story. We are talking about her own struggle with insomnia and how a lack of solutions had her turn around and go on a discovery journey to find the solutions to an amazing night of sleep herself. We are diving deep into how the nervous system is connected to sleep and what we can do on a holistic level to better our sleep. We are exploring common sleep myths and the true causes behind insomnia. We are also looking at some main environmental factors that can hinder a good night sleep and how we can protect ourselves from them. Elina shares some key elements of her revolutionary sleep system and how her work can support you on your journey to become your own sleep expert. Elina's approach goes well beyond the superficial, to uncover what truly lies beneath a great night's sleep, enabling people to truly transform their sleep, even when they believed it was not possible. Elina is an incredible human who used her own struggles to help thousands of people all across the globe to reclaim consistent quality sleep. I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to look at your sleep and start asking the right questions. Check in with your nervous system, have an honest self enquiry and reach out to Elina for a complementary session to explore how she can support you in finding a restful night of sleep. The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.  For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources: Elina Winnel Instagram: @the.sleep.expert Elina Winnel Website: https://thesleepexpert.com/ Book a complimentary Sleep Breakthrough Session: https://zzz.thesleepexpert.com/sleep-breakthrough-session-application Elina’s Sleep Program: https://sleep.thesleepexpert.com/sleepgroup Download a copy of the 7 Sleep Secrets: https://zzz.thesleepexpert.com/training-2 To have a look at some quality earthing products to assist with better sleep, click here: https://premiumgrounding.au/?ref=SLEEP Two of Elina's favourite detox products, that aid in deepening sleep: Nano Carbon 60: https://www.c60.com/?ref=TheSleepExpert and MasterPeace (Nano Zeolite): https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/?ref=14427

I sat down with Mark Moon @markmoon_thexbreath from The X Breath to talk all things Breathwork. In this episode we are talking about Mark’s journey from being a fitness fanatic to starting to explore more of the softer modalities and what ultimately led him to explore breathwork on a deep and transformative basis. We are diving deep into breathwork, what it is, the benefits and how it can deepen the connection to ourselves as well as to others. We are talking about everyday breathwork vs. Therapeutic Breathwork and the experiences we can have on a breathwork journey. We are dissecting the main developmental themes that are being explored in therapeutic breathwork and how our individual work on these can put a positive ripple effect out into the world. Mark is such an incredible human who is sharing his knowledge and wisdom around therapeutic breathwork and how it can benefit your body and your mind.  I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to dive deeper into your own breath. The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.  For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources: Mark Moon Instagram: @markmoon_thexbreath Mark Moon Website: https://thexbreath.com.au/x Jim Morningstar Instagram: @jimmorningstar9 Book: Jim Morningstar - Break Through with Breathwork Book: Laurence Heller Ph.D., Aline LaPierre Psy.D. Healing Developmental Trauma

I sat down with Divya Darling @divdarl from @illuminate.the.infinite to talk all things transcendental brain training.  In this episode we are talking about Divya’s story. We are talking about her struggles growing up and how these very dark times lead her down a path of studying Neuroscience & Psychology.   Divya plays in the intersection of science & spirituality. Weaving together her academic background in Neuroscience & Psychology, her decade of experience in coaching visionaries & her love of yoga, she developed Transcendental Brain Training - an energetic technology supporting human beings to enLIGHTen UP. We are diving deep into what Transcendental Brain Training is, how it works and how Divya is supporting her clients on their journey. We are also deep diving into what consciousness has to do with it all. We are exploring strategies for achieving soul aligned success and talk about how healing happens on a deep level.  Divya is such an incredible human who is sharing her knowledge and wisdom with the world and who is truly here to serve others and support them on their journey to live a more fulfilled life.  I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to embrace pain, knowing that you are already perfect as you are and all the world needs from you is to be you.  The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information. For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life  May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️  Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources: Divya Darling: @illuminate.the.infinite, @divdarl Divya Darling Website: https://divyadarling.com/ https://www.illuminatetheinfinite.com/freebies https://www.illuminatetheinfinite.com/TBTprac-info YouTube: https://youtube.com/@illuminate.the.infinite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/divdarl/ YouTube: https://www.facebook.com/illuminate.the.infinite/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/illuminate.the.infinite/ https://www.facebook.com/razzledazzlediv/

I sat down with Helen Mullan from @bodhiholistichub to talk all things Reiki and the importance of Alternative Holistic Health Modalities.  In this episode we are talking about Helen’s story. We are talking about what made her make the change from being a successful global recruiter for AirBNB to starting her own wellbeing platform to support other people get access to holistic services.  We are diving into her story of pivoting and becoming a Reiki practitioner herself - amongst other modalities - and how important mental health and wellbeing is for a startup founder.  What drives Helen, what is the big vision for Bodhi Holistic Hub and what does a world look like where holistic therapies are more embraced by the mainstream. Helen is a beautiful human who emanates calmness and care and the work she is doing with Bodhi, bringing alternative holistic health modalities to the mainstream, is truly inspiring.   I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to look into some eastern philosophies, next time you are tackling an issue that might be better helped with some holistic care. The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from the insights.   For more information, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources: Bodhi Holistic Hub: @bodhiholistichub Website: https://www.bodhiholistichub.com/

#026: How to Change our Limiting Beliefs and the Stories we are telling Ourselves I sat down with Nat Bristowe @nat_bristowe_coaching to talk all things mindset and empowerment.  In this episode we are talking about Nat’s story. We are talking about her life in London, being diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, how she overcame it and why she made the move to Sydney.  We are talking about her journey into becoming a life coach focusing on mindset and empowerment tools and how she is supporting her clients to achieve anything they put their mind to.  We are diving deep into NLP, Timeline Therapy, Hypnotherapy and are unpacking how Nat works with these modalities in order to support people along their journeys.  We are talking about limiting beliefs, the stories we are telling ourselves, the critical faculty and secondary gain and we are so good at telling ourselves stories in order to hold us back.  So many of these stories run on a subconscious level and they manifest our reality, so catching that and changing our language can make a huge difference in reaching our goals. We are exploring how we use language to make those changes and ask questions in order to gain awareness. Nat is the most energetic, positive person and it is truly beautiful to witness her passion in how she is supporting her community of clients to live a truly fulfilling life and know that anything is possible - if you put your mind to it. I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to re-think your language, your belief systems and the stories you are telling yourself and be empowered to make the changes in your life that you so deeply desire. The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.   For more information, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Nat Bristowe: @nat_bristowe_coaching Nat Bristowe Coaching Website: www.natbristowe.com

I sat down with Trent Knox @trentknox from The 440 Run Club @the_440 to talk about his struggle with addiction and how the 440 Run Club saved him.  In this episode Trent shares his story very vulnerably and openly. We are talking about his upbringing, his struggles with anxiety and addiction and how he truly turned his life around.  We are diving into the reason why he started the 440 Run Club, the tools that are helping him with his mental health and wellbeing and the importance of community.  We are exploring how important being vulnerable and open in this word is and how being your authentic self can support so many others on their journey.  This is a conversation about struggle, healing and ultimately a way to live a more fulfilled and content live with the right people along your side.    Trent is such an amazing human and what he is giving to the community and the people around him is both inspiring as well as empowering.  I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to live your authentic life, find your community and maybe even come along to the 440 run club in Bronte on a Saturday morning. You will not regret it.  The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.   For more information, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Trent Knox: @trentknox The 440 Run Club: @the_440 The 440 Run Club Website: https://440runclub.com/ Bondi Meditation Centre: @bondimeditation Vedic Astrology - Mairead Ball: @maireadball_

I sat down with Mel Clare @bodybrightmassage to talk about Women’s Bodywork and how we can find our way back to our Divine Self. In this episode Mel shares how she made a transition from the corporate world to work in a place of healing and nourishment. Mel is a Massage Therapist who is passionate about Birth, women's health & wellness.  We are exploring some of the methods that Mel is using to support emotional wellbeing & health, muscular restrictions & injuries, fertility & pregnancy, digestion, trauma and grief. Her treatments resolve imbalances & dis-ease within the physical body and bring balance & harmony to the emotional body.  We are also talking about being a woman, what it means to be a cyclic being and how women change when they become mothers, but also, how women generally go through so many stages in their lives that are filled with beauty and wisdom. We are discussing the complexities around feminine and masculine energies and what a world would look like if women as well as men could embrace a little bit more of their divine feminine. We are exploring how her mission to support healing is driving her and how she is supporting women to come back into a state of being their divine selves. A mother of two beautiful girls, Mel is such a beautiful soul who is deeply nurturing and is holding space beautifully for women and men in all that life throws at them. I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to pause, slow down and be so you can also find your way back to your divine self. The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.   For more information, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Mel Clare Instagram: @bodybrightmassage Mel Clare Website: www.bodybright.com.au Book: Bessle Van Der Kolk - The Body Keeps The Score

I sat down with Liv Kali @livkaliholistictherapy from Show Me The Honey @showmethehoney.co to talk all things Somatic Therapy and Transpersonal Counselling.  In this episode we are talking about Liv's life journey and how she turned around her own  trauma to go on and support those in need. We are talking about her work with Somatic Therapy and Transpersonal Counseling and how she is helping people to cultivate safety in their own bodies. We are exploring the five bodies, the mental, physical, emotional, energetic and spiritual body and the correlation between body, mind and consciousness.  We are discussing how you can start listening to your body. The body is communicating through breath, sound, touch and movement and Liv is giving some great advice for this exploration.  Liv is such a beautiful and kind soul who is dedicated to provide a holistic lens on people’s health to make sure they walk away in a more wholesome way. I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to start listening to your body to learn to understand it more compassionately. Start by asking yourself: What is my body trying to tell me? The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.   Please find more information on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Liv Kali Instagram: @livkaliholistictherapy Show Me The Honey: @showmethehoney.co Liv Kali Website: www.livkali.com

I sat down with Avis Mulhall @avismulhall from Wolf & Rose @sheiswolfandrose to talk all things healing.  In this episode we are talking about Avis’s life journey. Avis lost her dad at the age of 8 which she describes as the most impactful thing that has ever happened to her.  After this huge loss, it was expected from her to keep it all together and get on with things but that loss and the grief shaped who she became. We are talking about her high-flying career in the corporate world, why her life had to change significantly at some stage, her days spearheading the changemaker community in Sydney and where she is today. Avis shares with us some very personal stories around love, loss and health and the awakening that she has experienced through everything that life has thrown at her. We also talk about Wolf & Rose and how she is supporting women in connecting with the divine feminine. We are exploring the secrets of shamanic menstruation, rose initiations and what it means to be a medicine woman. Avis is a beautiful soul who’s wisdom seems so far ahead of the mainstream and she is holding such a nurturing and inclusive perspective of what it means to be human and how we are all here to love and to heal. I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to look at your own life and see if you require any healing that you are ready for.   The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.  I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.  Please find more information on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️ Thank you for listening. xx Sylvia Episode Resources:  Avis Mulhall Instagram: @avismulhall Wolf & Rose Instagram: @sheiswolfandrose  Wolf & Rose Website: www.wolfandrose.co