Beyond The Surface Podcast
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- 8 Nov 2026
Sobre el podcast
Beyond The Surface unravels the layers with thought-provoking conversations and uncomfortable truths, covering topics like inner child healing, breaking generational patterns, trauma, nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, conscious parenting, relationships, healthy living, and more. Hosted by internationally recognized retreat leader Belinda Anderson, who has run retreats in Australia, Bali, and Fiji for over a decade, this podcast inspires you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Episodios 96
Know the Difference Between Venting and Complaining
In this solo episode, Belinda explores the difference between venting to process an experience and repeatedly complaining in a way that keeps us frustrated, stressed and emotionally stuck.We often think we’re …
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In this solo episode, Belinda explores the difference between venting to process an experience and repeatedly complaining in a way that keeps us frustrated, stressed and emotionally stuck.
We often think we’re simply getting things off our chest, but when we keep revisiting the same problems without gaining new perspective or considering what we can do differently, we can end up reinforcing the very thoughts and feelings we’re trying to move past.
We explore:
- The difference between healthy venting and repetitive complaining, and how to recognise when you’re stuck in a complaint cycle
- How what you repeatedly focus on can influence what you notice, think about and experience
- Why revisiting the same frustrations can prolong stress and keep you emotionally worked up
- How constant complaining can influence your relationships and become a default way of connecting with others
- Why acknowledging a problem is important, but so is recognising what you can do about it
- Practical ways to become more aware of your language, change the questions you ask yourself and redirect your attention
Belinda also shares a simple one-day challenge to go without complaining and introduces WAIT (Why Am I Talking?), a self-awareness tool to help you become more conscious of what you’re saying and why.
Podcast Sponsor:
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Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Why You People-Please, Strive for Perfection and Never Feel Good Enough
In this solo episode, Belinda explores why we can spend so much of our lives trying to prove ourselves, keep everyone happy and get everything right, yet still feel like we’re not enough.Inspired by her …
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In this solo episode, Belinda explores why we can spend so much of our lives trying to prove ourselves, keep everyone happy and get everything right, yet still feel like we’re not enough.
Inspired by her conversation with Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett, this episode looks at how our early experiences can shape our beliefs about worth, love and approval, and why patterns that once helped us cope can follow us into adulthood.
We explore:
- Why people-pleasing, perfectionism and achievement can be driven by a fear of not being good enough
- How childhood experiences can shape our need for love, acceptance and approval
- Why saying no, making mistakes and disappointing others can feel so uncomfortable
- How achievement can become a way of proving our worth, without ever feeling like enough
- Three practical ways to recognise these patterns and start doing things differently
You can be caring, ambitious and successful without needing to prove your worth through everything you do.
If you’re constantly putting others first, striving to get everything right or chasing the next goal without feeling fulfilled, this episode will help you understand what might be driving those patterns and how to begin changing them.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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How to Build Stronger Bones with Professor Belinda Beck
Bone health is something many of us don’t think about until we’re faced with low bone density, osteoporosis or an unexpected fracture. But what if we could take steps today to protect our strength, mobility and …
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Bone health is something many of us don’t think about until we’re faced with low bone density, osteoporosis or an unexpected fracture. But what if we could take steps today to protect our strength, mobility and independence for years to come?
In this episode, Belinda is joined by Professor Belinda Beck, leading bone health researcher, exercise physiologist and founder of The Bone Clinic, to explore what really makes our bones stronger and why it’s never too early or too late to start looking after them.
We unpack the impact of menopause on bone density, the difference between osteopenia, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and why traditional exercise like walking, swimming, Pilates and yoga are not be enough to build stronger bones.
Belinda also shares the research behind her evidence-based Onero™ exercise program and how supervised resistance training and impact exercise can help improve bone strength, even for those already living with osteoporosis.
We talk about:
• Why bone health matters at every stage of life
• How menopause and declining oestrogen affect bone density
• The difference between osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis
• Common risk factors for declining bone health
• When to consider a DEXA bone density scan
• The importance of calcium, vitamin D and nutrition
• Why lifting weights and impact exercise are essential for stronger bones
• How targeted exercise can help people living with osteoporosis
• The connection between bone strength, healthy ageing and independence
If you want to protect your bones, stay strong as you age and understand what you can do to improve your bone health, this conversation is a great place to start.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Connect with Belinda Beck:
Website: https://theboneclinic.com.au/
Onero™ exercise program: https://theboneclinic.com.au/onero/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboneclinic
Libby Trickett: The Human Behind the Gold Medals, Anxiety & Heart Attack
Belinda sits down with Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and mum of five Libby Trickett for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, mental health, anxiety, resilience and the heart attack …
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Belinda sits down with Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and mum of five Libby Trickett for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, mental health, anxiety, resilience and the heart attack she had just two months after giving birth to her fifth child, after her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety.
Libby opens up about growing up around mental illness and addiction, being estranged from her father, the impact her upbringing had on her relationships and self-worth, and the pressure she put on herself to keep achieving.
We talk about:
- Learning to actually own your achievements instead of immediately moving on to the next goal
- Growing up with mental illness, addiction and an absent father
- How childhood experiences can shape adult relationships and the need for validation
- Motherhood, postnatal depression and raising five children
- The heart attack Libby experienced two months after giving birth to her fifth child
- Why her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety
- SCAD and the lack of awareness around women’s heart health
- Why seeing her daughter come dead last was one of her favourite parenting moments
- Raising kids to love movement without making it about performance
- Losing your identity after retiring from elite sport
- Why Libby still considers herself a work in progress
And despite everything Libby has already achieved, when asked about her greatest achievement, her answer is not what you might expect. She believes the best may still be ahead of her.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Connect with Libby:
Website: https://www.libbytrickett.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libby_trickett/
Perimenopause, Menopause, HRT & Weight Loss with Dr Christine Greenwood
Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than your cycle, from sleep, mood and anxiety to libido, weight, bone health and overall wellbeing.In this episode, Belinda sits down with Women’s Health GP Dr …
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Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than your cycle, from sleep, mood and anxiety to libido, weight, bone health and overall wellbeing.
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Women’s Health GP Dr Christine Greenwood for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause and post-menopausal care. They talk about HRT, hormones, nutrition, weight loss, exercise, supplements and the health checks women should be thinking about in midlife. Christine specialises in helping women navigate this stage of life with a practical, evidence-based approach.
We talk about:
- The early signs of perimenopause and why they can be easy to miss
- Anxiety, irritability, sleep changes, low libido and changes to your cycle
- Why some women are prescribed antidepressants before hormones are considered
- The history of fear around HRT and how treatment has changed
- Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone and what each hormone does
- What the current evidence tells us about HRT and bone, brain and cardiovascular health
- Vaginal oestrogen and its role in dryness, painful sex and recurrent UTIs
- Why healthy eating and eating for fat loss are not always the same thing
- The role of strength training, cardio and movement in midlife
- Important health checks for women, including blood tests, mammograms, cervical screening and bone density
- Supplements that may support women through this stage
- Why getting help early can make such a difference
More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that perimenopause and menopause don’t have to be something women simply endure. Understanding what’s happening and having the right support can make a significant difference to your health, strength and quality of life.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Danni Duncan: From IBS & Severe Anaemia to Bowl Cancer at 39
What happens when the symptoms you’ve spent years dismissing as “normal” turn out to be something far more serious?In this episode, Belinda sits down with fitness and nutrition coach, mum of four, author and …
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What happens when the symptoms you’ve spent years dismissing as “normal” turn out to be something far more serious?
In this episode, Belinda sits down with fitness and nutrition coach, mum of four, author and podcaster Danni Duncan to talk about her journey from body image struggles and disordered eating to rebuilding her relationship with health, and ultimately being diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 39.
Danni opens up about the extreme fatigue, low iron, bloating and ongoing gut issues that eventually led to her diagnosis, as well as the emotional reality of undergoing surgery and chemotherapy while raising four young children.
We talk about:
- Growing up as a ballet dancer and believing skinny meant healthy
- Moving from restriction and body obsession to strength and balance
- The symptoms Danni experienced before her bowel cancer diagnosis
- Learning to listen to your body and advocate for your own health
- Navigating cancer treatment while being a mum of four
- Why sustainable health isn’t about quick fixes or perfection
- Building healthy habits that actually fit your lifestyle
- Letting go of comparison and finding what works for you
This conversation is a powerful reminder to pay attention when something doesn’t feel right, ask questions and focus on building a version of health that you can actually sustain.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson
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Connect with Danni:
Website: https://danniduncan.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danni.duncan_
Lachlan Stuart: 58 Marathons in 58 Days Was Never Just About Running
In this episode, Belinda sits down with men’s performance coach and endurance athlete Lachlan Stuart to unpack the lessons behind some extraordinary physical challenges, and the mental battles that came with …
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In this episode, Belinda sits down with men’s performance coach and endurance athlete Lachlan Stuart to unpack the lessons behind some extraordinary physical challenges, and the mental battles that came with them. From losing his identity after professional rugby to rebuilding his life, becoming a father and pushing himself to his limits, Lachlan shares what resilience looks like when motivation disappears.
We talk about:
- Losing your identity and rebuilding after hitting rock bottom
- Running 58 marathons in 58 days and rowing 30 marathons in 30 days
- Changing the meaning you give to pain and adversity
- Why standards are more powerful than motivation
- Men’s mental health, relationships and taking responsibility for your life
- What becoming a father has changed about Lachlan’s purpose
- His next challenge: running across Australia
- Why your achievements don’t define you, how you show up does
This is a conversation about resilience, identity, purpose and discovering just how much more you’re capable of.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Connect with Lachlan:
Website: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/
How You Start and End Your Day Shapes Your Life
In this solo episode, Belinda explores how the way we start and end our day influences what we think about, how we feel, what we focus on, and how what we repeatedly give our attention to doesn’t just fill our …
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In this solo episode, Belinda explores how the way we start and end our day influences what we think about, how we feel, what we focus on, and how what we repeatedly give our attention to doesn’t just fill our day, it shapes our life.
It’s not about creating the perfect morning or evening routine. It’s about becoming more intentional about what we allow into our minds, particularly in those first and final moments of the day.
From reaching for your phone first thing in the morning to taking the stimulation of the day into bed at night, Belinda looks at the impact of constant consumption, distraction and the stories we repeatedly tell ourselves.
We explore:
- Why your day starts with what you give your attention to, not when you get out of bed
- How reaching for your phone first thing can shape what your mind focuses on
- Why natural morning light is important for your body clock, sleep, and mental health
- How what you repeatedly consume can become the environment you create for your mind
- Why boredom, silence and creating mental space can be valuable
- How brain rot and constant stimulation can contribute to mental fatigue and difficulty concentrating
- Why the way you end your day can affect how you wind down for sleep
- How writing things down can help you put tomorrow’s problems down for the night
- The importance of paying attention to the people, content, conversations and environments influencing you
- Why the way you speak to yourself matters
- A simple five-minute morning and evening ritual
Your attention is one of the most valuable things you have. If you don’t consciously choose where it goes, there’s no shortage of people, platforms and outside noise that will happily choose it for you.
Sometimes changing your life isn’t about adding more. It’s about becoming more selective about what you allow in.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson
From the Archives: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal. It’s Boundaries and Healing
There’s no new episode this week, so instead, I’m taking you back to Episode 14, the most-listened-to episode of Beyond The Surface. It’s a short one at just 14 minutes, and if you enjoy it and want more …
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There’s no new episode this week, so instead, I’m taking you back to Episode 14, the most-listened-to episode of Beyond The Surface. It’s a short one at just 14 minutes, and if you enjoy it and want more, there’s a Part 2 in Episode 42: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal Part 2: Healing, Boundaries & Brave Decisions.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Episode 86: Understanding Pain & How to Train Smarter with Nick McCallum
In this episode, Belinda sits down with coach Nick McCallum, owner of Outlier Performance, to unpack a different way of looking at pain, training and movement, and why understanding joint position, posture and …
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In this episode, Belinda sits down with coach Nick McCallum, owner of Outlier Performance, to unpack a different way of looking at pain, training and movement, and why understanding joint position, posture and the way we train can make such a difference to how our bodies move, function and feel.
Nick shares his perspective on back pain, pelvic control, stretching, glute and posterior-chain strength, the role of the nervous system, and why a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily define what your body is capable of.
We cover:
- Why pain isn’t always coming from where you feel it
- The connection between posture, joint position and pain
- Common training mistakes that may reinforce dysfunction
- Why back pain can be linked to pelvic position and muscle imbalance
- The importance of glutes, hamstrings and abdominal strength
- Stretching, mobility and reducing muscular tension
- Why you shouldn’t become defined by an MRI or diagnosis
- Why strength training matters
- Rebuilding movement and coordination after experiencing pain
- Nick’s perspective on peptides and why they shouldn’t replace addressing the underlying biomechanics
A valuable conversation that will have you thinking differently about pain, movement, strength and how you train.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Connect with Nick:
Website: https://outlierperformance.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmccallum/
Episode 85: Alcohol-Free, Cancer-Free and Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
In 2019, Kathryn Elliott’s life changed completely. Within six weeks, she stopped drinking after decades of binge drinking and was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. In this episode, Kathryn shares how …
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In 2019, Kathryn Elliott’s life changed completely. Within six weeks, she stopped drinking after decades of binge drinking and was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.
In this episode, Kathryn shares how sobriety and cancer became the catalyst for a much deeper transformation. We talk about her relationship with alcohol, facing her own mortality, leaving a 22-year marriage, rebuilding her life and career, finding love again in her 50s and learning to reconnect with herself.
Kathryn also shares why removing alcohol can bring difficult emotions to the surface, and how moving through grief, vulnerability and discomfort ultimately helped her find greater clarity, confidence, self-love and connection.
In this episode, we cover:
• Kathryn’s relationship with binge drinking and the moment she decided to stop drinking
• Being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at 46
• Why sobriety can feel harder before it feels better
• Leaving a 22-year marriage and rebuilding her life
• Changing careers and becoming an alcohol mindset coach
• The pressure around drinking for women in midlife
• Learning to sit with grief instead of numbing it
• Heart-led healing and reconnecting with yourself
• What Kathryn has gained from seven years alcohol-free
This episode is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to create a life that feels aligned, and that midlife really can be a time of reinvention.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Connect with Kathryn:
Website: https://www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholmindsetcoach/
Episode 84: Domestic Violence and Emotional Abuse: Recognising the Signs
Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, drug use and stalking.Belinda sits down with Lauren Jane, founder of Find My Wild, to have an important and honest …
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Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, drug use and stalking.
Belinda sits down with Lauren Jane, founder of Find My Wild, to have an important and honest conversation about domestic violence and emotional abuse.
For years, Lauren was in an abusive relationship without recognising that what she was experiencing was domestic violence. She shares the moment her doctor helped her understand what was happening, what it took to leave with her children, and the challenges of rebuilding her life afterwards.
We also talk about recognising the signs of emotional and coercive abuse, how unhealthy patterns can become familiar, learning to trust yourself again, and the way Lauren realised she had started to become her own abuser through how she spoke to and treated herself.
Lauren’s experience ultimately led her to create Find My Wild, a survivor-led not-for-profit organisation and support platform in Australia providing free resources, community and guidance for people experiencing, leaving, or rebuilding their lives after domestic violence and emotional abuse.
In this episode, we discuss:
- The early warning signs of emotional and coercive abuse
- The moment Lauren realised she needed to leave
- What life can look like after leaving an abusive relationship
- Rebuilding your identity and learning to trust yourself again
- How unhealthy behaviours can become familiar and feel normal
- Why asking “Why didn’t you just leave?” can be so damaging
- Lauren's WILD framework for supporting someone experiencing abuse
- The story behind Find My Wild and its free app
- WILD Conversations and Lauren’s next chapter
- Creating safety, financial independence and a plan for leaving
If this episode brings someone to mind, consider sharing it with them gently. Sometimes simply knowing that someone believes you, sees you and is there when you’re ready to talk can make an enormous difference.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/find.my.wild_by_lauren_jane/
Website: https://www.findmywild.com.au/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@find_my_wildbylaurenjane
Book: https://www.findmywild.com.au/copy-of-your-journey
Free Support App: https://findmywild.lovable.app/
Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732)
Australia's national 24/7 service providing free, confidential counselling, information, and support for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence. It also assists friends, family members, and frontline workers supporting those affected.
Episode 83: Motherless at 7, Breast Cancer at 20, Learning to Rebuild Yourself
Belinda sits down with Bianca Innes to discuss resilience, grief and rebuilding yourself after life-changing adversity.At four years old, Bianca’s mother left the family after struggling with alcoholism and …
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Belinda sits down with Bianca Innes to discuss resilience, grief and rebuilding yourself after life-changing adversity.
At four years old, Bianca’s mother left the family after struggling with alcoholism and depression. Three years later, when Bianca was just seven, her mother passed away, leaving her to be raised by her dad and older brother.
At just 20, Bianca became the youngest person in Australia to be diagnosed with Stage 2B Grade 3 triple positive breast cancer. The diagnosis led to medically induced menopause and she was told she may never have children.
Bianca shares what it was like to have her symptoms dismissed, navigate cancer treatment, become a mother against the odds, and rebuild again after losing her brother in adulthood. This is a conversation about grief, resilience, identity and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward when life keeps changing the path beneath you.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Losing a mother in childhood and navigating the mother wound
- Advocating for yourself when you know something isn’t right
- Being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at just 20
- Medically induced menopause and its impact on identity and mental health
- Becoming a mother after being told it may never happen
- Losing a sibling and learning to live alongside grief
- Rebuilding your identity after trauma
- Using writing and journaling to process grief and emotions
- Why kindness and one genuine conversation can change someone’s life
Sometimes life asks us to rebuild more than once. This conversation is a reminder that while we can’t choose every chapter, we can choose what we do with the story from here.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Connect with Bianca :
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancainnes/
Bits and Boobs Podcast:
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Episode 82: Families Don’t Heal Because Everyone Shows Up for Dinner
In this solo episode, Belinda explores one of the biggest misconceptions about family relationships: that talking again, showing up for family dinners, or smiling for the family photo means healing has …
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In this solo episode, Belinda explores one of the biggest misconceptions about family relationships: that talking again, showing up for family dinners, or smiling for the family photo means healing has happened.
Real healing isn’t about avoiding difficult conversations or pretending the past never happened. It’s about acknowledging hurt, rebuilding trust, and understanding the difference between reconciliation and repair.
Whether you’re navigating family conflict, estrangement, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode will give you a new way of looking at what actually creates lasting connection.
We explore:
- Why reconciliation and repair are two very different things
- The difference between peacekeeping and peacemaking
- Why every healthy relationship experiences ruptures
- What genuine repair looks like and why trust is rebuilt through actions, not word
- Why intentions don’t erase impact
- How curiosity creates more connection than defensiveness
- Why not every relationship can be repaired, and why that’s not always yours to carry
- Questions to help you reflect on the health of your own relationships
Healthy relationships aren’t measured by how many family photos you have together. They’re measured by whether people feel safe enough to be honest with each other.
If you’ve ever wondered why a relationship still feels distant, even though you’re talking again, this episode will help you understand why.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Episode 81: Find Ya Feet Founder Tommy Herschell on One Conversation That Can Change a Life
Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, alcohol misuse and mental health struggles. In this episode, Belinda sits down with Tommy Herschell, founder of Find Ya Feet, a not-for-profit …
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Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, alcohol misuse and mental health struggles.
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Tommy Herschell, founder of Find Ya Feet, a not-for-profit organisation delivering mental health and resilience workshops to schools, sporting clubs, workplaces and communities across Australia.
This conversation was inspired by the unexpected ripple effect of a previous Beyond the Surface episode with Kieran Foran. After hearing Kieran’s story, one young man reached out for help, leading him to Tommy and reinforcing the powerful belief that one honest conversation really can shift change forever.
Tommy shares his own journey with anxiety, anger, alcohol and unresolved childhood wounds, the counselling that helped him change his life, and how his experiences as a teacher inspired him to create Find Ya Feet.
What we cover:
• The powerful ripple effect created when someone has the courage to share their story
• How a previous Beyond the Surface episode with Kieran Foran encouraged a young man to reach out for help
• Tommy’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol and the moment he knew something had to change
• The role counselling played in helping him understand and change his patterns
• The teachers and young people who inspired the creation of Find Ya Feet
• What Find Ya Feet is and the meaning behind its name
• Why vulnerability should be viewed as a strength
• How honest conversations are helping change the culture within schools, sporting clubs, workplaces and communities
This is a raw and deeply moving conversation about breaking unhealthy cycles, speaking openly about what’s happening beneath the surface and having the courage to ask for help. If this episode makes you think of someone in your life, share it with them. You never know the impact one conversation could have.
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Website: https://findyafeet.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyafeet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Find-Ya-Feet/100093913622167/
Email: [email protected]
Episode 80: Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny: The Truth About Epigenetics
Why can two people experience similar childhoods, do similar healing work, make similar lifestyle changes, and yet have completely different experiences when it comes to stress, anxiety, burnout, energy and …
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Why can two people experience similar childhoods, do similar healing work, make similar lifestyle changes, and yet have completely different experiences when it comes to stress, anxiety, burnout, energy and recovery?
In this episode, Belinda sits down with epigenetic longevity strategist Chris Barnes to explore how our genes, biology and environment influence the way we experience stress, anxiety, burnout, energy, recovery and healthy ageing.
Chris shares his personal journey with chronic anxiety, sleep issues and night terrors, and how understanding his own genetics helped him realise that what he once believed was a character flaw was actually his biology needing different support.
Together, they explore what epigenetics actually means, why our genes are not our destiny, and how our daily choices - from nervous system regulation, sleep and movement to food, sunlight, relationships and environment can influence the way our genes are expressed.
What we cover:
- What epigenetics is and why it matters
- The difference between genetics and epigenetics
- Why two people can experience stress, anxiety and healing so differently
- How biology can influence mood, energy, dopamine and serotonin
- Why one-size-fits-all health advice doesn’t work for everyone
- The role of genetic testing in understanding your body
- How lifestyle choices can influence gene expression
- The difference between biological age and chronological age
- Why health span and quality of life matter more than simply living longer
This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t always about trying harder or doing more. Sometimes, the missing piece is understanding your biology, getting curious about what your body actually needs, and making small daily choices that support your long-term health and wellbeing.
Podcast Sponsor:
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Website: https://chrisbarneswellness.com.au/
Episode 79 : Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife: What’s Happening to Your Body
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Keri Krieger, a registered acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine to talk about perimenopause, burnout, hormones and the midlife changes so many women …
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In this episode, Belinda sits down with Keri Krieger, a registered acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine to talk about perimenopause, burnout, hormones and the midlife changes so many women experience but don’t always understand.
Keri shares why symptoms like exhaustion, anxiety, sleep disruption, weight gain, hot flushes, overwhelm and feeling “not like yourself” are often connected to changes in our hormones, nervous system and overall health, not simply getting older.
Together, they explore why women have been conditioned to push through for so long, why quick fixes don’t always work, and how this season of life can become an invitation to slow down, listen to your body and support yourself differently.
What we cover:
• What perimenopause is and when it can begin
• The signs and symptoms many women don’t realise are connected to perimenopause
• Why burnout in earlier years can show up more strongly in midlife
• The connection between hormones, stress, anxiety and the nervous system
• Why sleep, energy and weight often change during this stage of life
• How Traditional Chinese Medicine views women’s health and ageing
• Why HRT can be helpful, but isn’t always the full picture
• Small, practical ways to better support your body through this transition
This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken, failing or imagining what you’re feeling. Perimenopause can feel confusing and confronting, but it can also become an opportunity to better understand your body, support your health and move into the next season of life with greater awareness, confidence and self-trust.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
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Website: https://kerikrieger.com/acupuncture/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerikrieger
Episode 78: Surrogacy, Neurodivergence & Parenting Differently
Belinda sits down with Christy Quinn for a beautiful and honest conversation about surrogacy, motherhood, neurodivergence, relationships and choosing joy through it all.Currently pregnant as a surrogate …
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Belinda sits down with Christy Quinn for a beautiful and honest conversation about surrogacy, motherhood, neurodivergence, relationships and choosing joy through it all.
Currently pregnant as a surrogate, Christy shares what led her to carry a baby for another family, the realities of IVF, surrogacy and pregnancy, and how she and her husband have navigated the journey alongside raising their two sons.
We also talk about life inside a neurodivergent family, and what happens when everyone experiences the world a little differently. Christy shares the challenges, the lessons, and the incredible gifts that come with raising children who think and feel deeply.
What we cover:
- Christy’s journey into altruistic surrogacy and what made her say yes
- The realities of IVF, surrogacy and carrying a baby for another family
- How she explained surrogacy to her two sons
- Raising children in a neurodivergent family
- The lessons she’s learned through motherhood, healing and forgiveness
- Why dancing, joy and connection are such a big part of how Christy moves through life
Whether you’re curious about surrogacy, navigating neurodivergence, raising children or simply trying to parent in a way that honours who your child truly is, this conversation offers insight, compassion and a fresh perspective on doing life differently.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_quinn_motherhood/
Episode 77: Regulate Your Nervous System & Stop Overthinking with a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Karlye Williamson, a Mental Health Occupational Therapist who helps people better understand what is happening in their body when they feel anxious, overwhelmed, tense …
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In this episode, Belinda sits down with Karlye Williamson, a Mental Health Occupational Therapist who helps people better understand what is happening in their body when they feel anxious, overwhelmed, tense, disconnected or caught in patterns of overthinking.
Karlye shares how her own experience with chronic back pain after having her first child led her to discover Stretch Therapy, a turning point that completely changed the way she understood pain, movement, mental health and the nervous system.
Together, Belinda and Karlye break down nervous system regulation in a simple, practical and easy-to-understand way. They explore why regulation isn’t about being calm all the time, how to recognise when your body is in fight, flight or shutdown, and the small everyday tools that can help you feel safer, more connected and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.
They also discuss why talk therapy alone is not always enough, the growing understanding of body-based approaches to healing, and practical strategies for managing overthinking, stress and nervous system dysregulation.
What we cover:
- What nervous system regulation actually means and why it’s not about being calm all the time
- How to recognise when you’re in fight, flight or shutdown
- Why awareness is often the first step before any tool can be effective
- The connection between chronic pain, stress and the nervous system
- Why the body needs to feel safe before the mind can fully process and heal
- Practical strategies for overthinking, including interrupting the loop, naming the circuit and giving your brain a job
- How Stretch Therapy, breathwork, movement and sensory awareness can support regulation
- What safety anchors are and how to identify your own
- The powerful influence our environment has on our nervous system
- Why healing isn’t always about thinking differently, but also about what needs to happen in the body
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, overthinking or simply want a better understanding of how your nervous system works, this episode is packed with practical tools and insights you can start using immediately.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
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Connect with Karlye:
Website: https://regulatemindandbody.com.au/
Episode 76: Breast Cancer, BRCA1, Lupus, Childhood Abuse & Healing
In this powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with Megan Coburn to explore her journey through breast cancer, chronic illness, childhood sexual abuse, and profound personal healing.Megan shares what it was …
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In this powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with Megan Coburn to explore her journey through breast cancer, chronic illness, childhood sexual abuse, and profound personal healing.
Megan shares what it was like discovering she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 36, undergoing a double mastectomy, and later navigating lupus and a series of serious health challenges that forced her to completely rethink the way she was living.
She also opens up about the resurfacing of childhood sexual abuse memories in adulthood, the impact of living in survival mode for decades, and the connection between emotional wellbeing, stress, and physical health.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the body’s wisdom, the importance of self-advocacy, and how healing often begins when we stop pushing through and start listening to ourselves.
What we cover:
- Discovering the BRCA1 gene mutation and being diagnosed with breast cancer at 36
- Undergoing a double mastectomy and later choosing implant removal
- Living with lupus and navigating chronic illness
- The resurfacing of childhood sexual abuse memories in adulthood
- Growing up around significant family illness and becoming “the strong one”
- The impact of stress, suppressed emotions, and living in survival mode
- Learning to advocate for herself and take ownership of her healing journey
- Moving to the Gold Coast and rebuilding life after adversity
- The role of self-compassion, healing, and personal growth
Please note: This episode includes discussions about childhood sexual abuse, cancer, chronic illness, and mental health challenges. Please listen with care.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megscob/
Episode 75: Surviving a Tsunami, Breast Implant Illness, Body Image & IVF with Nicole Peterson
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Nicole Peterson to explore her extraordinary journey from growing up in Papua New Guinea and competing as an athlete, to stepping into the modelling and beauty industry …
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In this episode, Belinda sits down with Nicole Peterson to explore her extraordinary journey from growing up in Papua New Guinea and competing as an athlete, to stepping into the modelling and beauty industry and navigating the pressures that shaped the way she saw her body and herself.
Nicole opens up about getting breast implants at 18, the years of unexplained symptoms that followed, and how discovering breast implant illness ultimately led to her decision to have them removed.
She also shares the heartbreak of seven years of infertility and 11 rounds of IVF, and the emotional journey of accepting that motherhood was not going to be part of her story. Nicole reflects on surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand, the PTSD that followed, and a later battle with Ross River virus that forced her to completely rebuild her health, lifestyle, and perspective on wellbeing.
What We Cover:
• Growing up in Papua New Guinea
• How athletics contributed to body image struggles
• Modelling, the beauty industry, and the pressure of feeling “not enough”
• Getting breast implants at 18, having three sets, and discovering breast implant illness
• Seven years of infertility and 11 rounds of IVF
• Surviving the Boxing Day tsunami and living with PTSD
• Ross River virus and chronic illness
• Rebuilding health through simple daily foundations
• What wellness looks like in midlife
Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that even after life-changing challenges, trauma, and illness, it is possible to rebuild, heal, and reconnect with who you truly are.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_peterson_lifestyle/
Episode 74: I Was a Stay-at-Home Mum Who Accidentally Built a 7-Figure Business
In this solo episode, I’m sharing a more personal side of my story, how I accidentally built a seven-figure business, ran more than 80 retreats across Australia, Bali and Fiji, and why I’ve made the decision to …
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In this solo episode, I’m sharing a more personal side of my story, how I accidentally built a seven-figure business, ran more than 80 retreats across Australia, Bali and Fiji, and why I’ve made the decision to press pause on retreats in 2027.
This isn’t really an episode about business. It’s about intuition, trust, change, and learning to follow the internal nudges before you know exactly where they’re leading.
I talk about starting out as a stay-at-home mum, waking from a vivid dream that led me to write my first book, choosing to self-publish instead of handing over control, and how one unexpected conversation in a hotel gym in Fiji opened the door to my very first retreat.
What began as a one-off experience slowly became something much bigger, not through advertising, business plans or strategy, but through connection, word of mouth and simply saying yes to what felt aligned.
I also share why I’m feeling increasingly disconnected from parts of the healing space online, where vulnerability, trauma and personal growth can sometimes feel packaged for engagement rather than genuine connection.
This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have your whole life figured out before you begin. Sometimes clarity comes after the decision, not before it.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
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Episode 73: Better Men, Better Dads with Dads4Dads Founder Johnnie Bedford
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Johnnie Bedford, founder of Dads4Dads, a not-for-profit supporting fathers who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, under pressure, or are trying to rebuild their lives after …
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In this episode, Belinda sits down with Johnnie Bedford, founder of Dads4Dads, a not-for-profit supporting fathers who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, under pressure, or are trying to rebuild their lives after separation.
Johnnie opens up about his own journey through relationship breakdown, identity loss, addiction, shame, and the fear of losing connection with his children. What became one of the darkest seasons of his life eventually led him to create a powerful mission: helping good men become better men and better dads.
Together, they unpack what “doing the work” really means beyond surface-level motivation, learning to interrupt old patterns, regulate emotions, take accountability, and heal the wounded parts of ourselves that often show up in parenting, relationships, and co-parenting.
What We Cover:
• Separation, identity loss and rebuilding after rock bottom
• Using alcohol and drugs to numb pain and avoid emotions
• The moment Johnnie realised he needed to change for himself and his children
• What “doing the work” actually looks like in real life
• Generational patterns, parenting, and healing the inner child
• Why so many men and fathers suffer in silence
• The mission behind Dads4Dads and supporting men through their hardest seasons
A raw and honest conversation about fatherhood, healing, accountability, and becoming the kind of man your children need. An important listen for men, women, parents, co-parents and anyone who has ever had to rebuild themselves.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
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Connect with Johnnie:
Website: https://www.dads4dads.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dads4dads_/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnniebedford_/
Episode 72: Equine Therapy: How Horses Mirror Your Nervous System & Emotional State
Belinda welcomes Sharon Kolkka back into the studio to explore the powerful connection between horses, healing and nervous system regulation.Sharon shares how equine therapy helps people step out of the mind …
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Belinda welcomes Sharon Kolkka back into the studio to explore the powerful connection between horses, healing and nervous system regulation.
Sharon shares how equine therapy helps people step out of the mind and back into the body, with horses naturally sensing and responding to what is happening beneath the surface. Together, Belinda and Sharon unpack presence, emotional safety, boundaries, people-pleasing, leadership and why horses can often reveal what words cannot.
This conversation explores how horses mirror our nervous system, emotions and energy - helping people build self-awareness, trust and deeper connection with themselves and others.
What we cover:
- What equine therapy is and how it works
- The difference between equine therapy and equine assisted learning
- How horses mirror our nervous system and emotional state
- Why horses can help people feel grounded, safe and present
- How equine work can support trauma, anxiety, leadership and self-awareness
- The power of connection without control
- Why horses teach us about boundaries, trust and relationships
- Sharon shares the incredible US program where incarcerated individuals work with mustangs
- The role animals can play in emotional healing, regulation and helping us release what we struggle to speak
A grounding and eye-opening conversation for anyone curious about animal-assisted therapy, emotional healing, nervous system work or the wisdom horses can offer when we slow down and learn to listen.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
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Sharon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharonkolkka/
Sharon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sharon-Kolkka-100063944744786/
Episode 71: The Science Behind EFT Tapping with Dr Peta Stapleton
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Dr Peta Stapleton to explore the science behind EFT, also known as tapping.Once dismissed by many as “woo-woo,” EFT is now backed by decades of research showing its …
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In this episode, Belinda sits down with Dr Peta Stapleton to explore the science behind EFT, also known as tapping.
Once dismissed by many as “woo-woo,” EFT is now backed by decades of research showing its impact on stress, anxiety, emotional regulation and the nervous system. Dr Peta explains how tapping on acupuncture points can help calm the brain and body, and why this simple technique is being used to support overwhelm, trauma, cravings, fear and everyday stress.
Belinda also shares her own journey with tapping, from initially thinking it felt strange, to now using it personally and within her retreat work. Together, they unpack how EFT can help people process emotion, regulate the nervous system and create more emotional freedom in daily life.
What We Cover:
- Why tapping can help calm the nervous system and reduce stress
- Dr Peta’s first experience seeing tapping stop a panic attack
- How she went from sceptic to world-leading EFT researcher
- How tapping can support anxiety, fear, cravings and emotional overwhelm
- The role of words and intention when tapping
- Why EFT can be used discreetly in everyday life
- Where to start if you want to try tapping for stress or anxiety
Whether you’re curious, sceptical or already using EFT, this episode offers a grounded and science-backed look at why tapping is helping so many people around the world.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
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Connect with Peta:
Website: https://www.petastapleton.com/
Evidence Based EFT Training & Accreditation: https://www.evidencebasedeft.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petastapleton/
Episode 70: A Mother–Son Conversation on Endurance, Men’s Mental Health & Growth
Belinda sits down with her eldest son Hayden, just weeks after his 24th birthday and fresh off completing a 24-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental health.What started as a physical test quickly became …
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Belinda sits down with her eldest son Hayden, just weeks after his 24th birthday and fresh off completing a 24-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental health.
What started as a physical test quickly became something much deeper. Hayden opens up about pushing through pain, self-doubt, vulnerability, and the mental stories that arise when the body is exhausted and the mind is stripped back.
They also explore why he took part in the Dads4Dads challenge despite not being a father, family, growing up, the influence of environment, learning through mistakes, and what it means to become proud of who you are becoming.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why Hayden said yes to a 24-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental health
- The hardest physical and mental moments of the challenge
- What vulnerability looked like surrounded by other men
- Lessons from Kokoda and endurance training
- How family, environment and life experiences shaped him
- The power of listening instead of fixing
- A raw mother–son conversation about growth, mistakes and self-pride
With Mother’s Day approaching, Belinda also puts Hayden on the spot and asks: “What do you think I’ve done well as a mum?”
This episode is a reminder that hard things don’t just test us physically - they reveal who we are, what we’re carrying, and who we’re becoming.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Episode 69: Adult Children Don’t Distance Themselves for No Reason
In this episode, Belinda speaks to something that can feel uncomfortable… but matters.You don’t get your real parenting feedback when your kids are little. You get it later… when they have their own life, their …
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In this episode, Belinda speaks to something that can feel uncomfortable… but matters.
You don’t get your real parenting feedback when your kids are little. You get it later… when they have their own life, their own voice, and the choice of how much of you they want in it.
And that part doesn’t happen by accident.
This isn’t about being a perfect parent. It’s about something deeper - the connection, the safety, and the relationship that’s built over time… in the small moments, in how you respond, and in how you make your kids feel.
Because there’s a difference between a relationship built on obligation, and one built on real connection.
We explore:
- Why adult children don’t just “pull away for no reason”
- The difference between obligation and genuine connection
- How emotional safety (or lack of it) shapes long-term relationships
- The subtle ways distance starts to build over time
- Why love alone isn’t always enough to create closeness
- The role of rupture and repair in keeping connection strong
- Why what’s not acknowledged often matters more than what happened
This episode isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness.
Whether you’re listening as a parent or as the adult child, it’s an invitation to look at what feels easy… what feels forced… and what might still be sitting under the surface.
Because in the end, it’s not just about raising kids.
It’s about the relationship that exists when they no longer need you… and whether that relationship is something that’s chosen.
Podcast Sponsor:
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Episode 68: You Don’t Heal by Drinking, Numbing or Escaping Yourself
In this solo episode, Belinda breaks down a post that reached over 100,000 people, not because it was controversial, but because it hit something real.We explore the difference between healing and the things …
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In this solo episode, Belinda breaks down a post that reached over 100,000 people, not because it was controversial, but because it hit something real.
We explore the difference between healing and the things that look like relief… drinking, drugs, staying busy, constant distraction, surface-level connection, and why so many people don’t realise they’re actually avoiding themselves.
Because healing doesn’t happen in escape. It happens in truth, stillness, honesty, and real connection.
In this episode, we explore:
- The difference between choosing something, and needing it to cope
- How distraction becomes normal, and why so many people don’t question it
- Why you can be surrounded by people and still feel disconnected
- The gap between surface-level conversations and real connection
- Why stillness feels uncomfortable, and what comes up when things go quiet
- Relief vs healing: why one keeps you stuck and the other moves you forward
- “You can’t outrun it”… how unprocessed emotions continue to show up
- Why people feel stuck even when it looks like they’re “doing the work”
- The truth about sitting with your emotions instead of numbing them
- How your environment and the people around you either support your growth, or keep you where you are
- Honest questions to help you recognise your own patterns and behaviours
If you’ve been keeping yourself busy, distracted, or constantly reaching for something to avoid what’s underneath… this episode will help you see it clearly. And once you see your patterns… you can’t unsee them.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson
Episode 67: The Stress That Grows You vs The Stress That Drains You
In this solo episode, Belinda breaks down the difference between good stress and bad stress, and why not all stress is harmful.Your body is designed for stress. In the right amount, it helps you grow, build …
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In this solo episode, Belinda breaks down the difference between good stress and bad stress, and why not all stress is harmful.
Your body is designed for stress. In the right amount, it helps you grow, build resilience, and expand your capacity. But when it’s constant, layered, and without recovery, it starts to drain you, dysregulate your system, and lead to burnout.
This episode will help you understand the difference, recognise your own edge, and learn how to work with stress in a way that supports you, not breaks you.
We explore:
- The difference between good stress and bad stress
- Why stress itself isn’t the problem
- How stress becomes harmful when it’s ongoing and without recovery
- The concept of your “edge” and building capacity over time
- Why pushing too far leads to burnout and avoiding discomfort keeps you stuck
- Simple ways to recognise whether stress is helping or harming you
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly “on”… this will give you a clearer way to understand what’s actually going on.
Because you don’t need less stress. You just need the right kind.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson
Episode 66: The Best & Worst Thing for Your Nervous System: Your Environment & the People Around You
In this solo episode, Belinda explores why you can be doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck. Because healing isn’t just about what you do internally, it’s also about your environment and the people …
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In this solo episode, Belinda explores why you can be doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck. Because healing isn’t just about what you do internally, it’s also about your environment and the people around you.
Your nervous system is constantly adapting to what surrounds you. So if you’re moving between moments of calm and environments that feel tense, chaotic, or unsafe… your body will keep shifting back into survival mode. This episode will help you understand why.
We explore:
- Why you feel like you’re making progress… then slipping back
- How your environment shapes your nervous system more than your intentions
- The “clean vs dirty fishbowl” concept
- Why your body is responding, not failing
- Co-regulation, co-dysregulation, mirror neurons, and the impact of the people around you
- The difference between environments that challenge you vs drain and dysregulate you
- How your internal work can start to shift your external world
- Practical, realistic ways to create more safety in your everyday life, even if you can’t change your environment yet
If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I hold onto this version of me?” this will give you a different perspective.
Podcast Sponsor:
Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.
Connect with Belinda:
Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson
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