The day is done. There’s nothing left to do. No one needs anything from you right now. You’ve done enough. Now, it’s time to let go of the day and drift into rest.This short, simple and powerful guided meditation will help you unwind, release any lingering tension, and prepare your body and mind for a peaceful night’s sleep. With gentle breathwork, calming body movements, and moments of reflection, you’ll be guided into a restful state, ready to embrace the stillness of the night.In this episode, we’ll:Release tension in the body and jaw from the dayUse conscious breathing techniques to activate the Vagus Nerve and signal safety to the nervous systemIntroduce calming words—to bring relaxation and tranquilityCultivate gratitude for the little things that bring warmth and comfortGently guide you into stillness and restful sleepLet go. Rest. You are enough. You did enough. Now it’s time to surrender to peaceful sleep.Let's Connect:. Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/
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The Power of Words – Why They Matter and How They Impact You
Have you ever truly listened to the words you speak—or the ones you whisper to yourself when no one else is around?In this episode, we explore the unseen power of language—how every word you choose shapes your nervous system, your identity, and the way you experience life.From “I AM” statements to the posts you share online—your words aren’t just expressions. They’re instructions. They teach your body what to feel, your brain what to believe, and your life what to repeat.You’ll learn:How your nervous system responds to the language you useWhatever follows “I AM” — you strengthen. And over time, you become.The difference between feeling emotion and becoming itSimple, powerful ways to shift your language and rewire your realityHow your words influence your home, your relationships, your children—and youThis isn’t about sugarcoating or pretending. It’s about choosing words that support your healing, not your hurt.Because your words don’t just describe your life. They design it.Let's Connect:. Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/
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Morning Meditation & Somatic Movement – Start Your Day Right
Before you reach for your phone to scroll…before the world asks anything of you…This moment is yours.How you start your day is how you live your day. And I’m here to help you start it right.This short but powerful morning practice is designed to help you begin your day with presence, intention, and connection. Combining gentle breathwork, grounding meditation, and somatic movement, this episode will guide you out of autopilot and into your body—calm, centred, and ready for the day ahead.Together, we’ll:Release tension from the jaw and body after sleepUse nasal breathing and box breathing to calm and energize the nervous systemIntroduce a grounding mantra: Peace begins with meSet an intention for the day aheadEnd with some somatic movement: stretching, tapping, gentle bouncing and shaking to stimulate blood flow and energize your bodyCultivate a sense of aliveness, clarity, and self-connectionTake this energy into your day to help, helping you live more out of intention, and less out of habit.Let's Connect:. Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/
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Episode 17: From Grief to Love Again – The Story of Two Young Widowed Parents
In this deeply moving conversation, Belinda sits down with Kate and Scott, two young widowed parents who found unexpected love after unimaginable loss.Kate lost her husband Rick suddenly in 2018 — the very next day, she found out she was pregnant. Scott lost his wife Kristy in 2022 after a five-year battle with cancer. While their experiences of grief were different — one sudden, one prolonged — both were thrust into solo parenting and the painful process of rebuilding lives they never imagined they’d be living.What followed was a journey not just of survival, but of soul-deep growth, compassion, and connection.With raw honesty, Kate and Scott share their personal stories of navigating grief, raising children through trauma, rediscovering identity, and learning to welcome love back into their lives. Now partners, parents to four girls, and traveling Australia in a caravan, they open up about the strength it took to move forward — and the love that continues to guide them.This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and love can coexist. That healing is nonlinear. And that even in our darkest moments, there is light — if we allow it in.What We Explore:• The sudden loss of a partner and becoming a parent in the aftermath• The slow goodbye of terminal illness and its emotional toll• How grief reshapes identity, purpose, and personal values• Parenting children through trauma with emotional honesty• The role of retreats, reflection, and slowing down in healing• Rebuilding a life with intention — not in spite of grief, but with it• Blending families and the soulful bond between children and parents• Honouring the past while embracing a new futureLet's Connect:. Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/
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Episode 16: From Numb & Burned Out to Embodied & Empowered – A Journey of Feminine Awakening
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Belinda is joined by Rachel O’Brien—former Executive General Manager of a $7B travel company turned speaker, writer, and founder of Goddess in the Boardroom. On the surface, Rachel was thriving—leading 5,000 people, hitting huge milestones, living the high life and building a career many would dream of. Behind the scenes, she was quietly burning out. Then, a cancer diagnosis forced her to slow down, reevaluate everything, and finally begin listening to her body. Together, they dive deep into:• Rachel’s rise in corporate, the silent struggles she hid, and the moment it all caught up with her• Discovering a lump mid-flight to Europe—and the life-altering journey that followed• What happens when high-achieving women finally slow down• The power of feminine leadership, embodiment, and redefining success• How intuition, breathwork, and nervous system healing became central to her transformation• Why numbing, proving, and pushing can’t fill the void—and what actually can Rachel’s story is an invitation to pause, turn inward, and awaken your own feminine power. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, depleted, or unsure how to break free from the grind—you are not alone, and this episode is for you. Let's Connect:. Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/ Follow Rachel :• Website: https://www.rachelobrien.com/Applications are now open for Goddess in the Boardroom: https://www.goddessintheboardroom.com.au/
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.
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