Episode 43: From Stage 4 Lung Cancer to Remission & Renewal with Acupuncturist Dr. Robin Tim So
In this episode, Belinda sits down with someone who’s played a huge role in her life and her family’s healing journey, Dr. Robin Tim So.Robin is a registered acupuncturist with over 44 years in practice, known for the way he sees and understands the body far beyond symptoms. He’s also an Integrative Cancer Coach, guiding others through their own healing after walking that path himself.In 2020, Robin was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, a terminal diagnosis that changed everything. Yet today, he’s in remission.In this powerful conversation, they explore:What it really means to see the body as energy and vibrationHow cancer became his life sentence, not a death sentenceThe moment he energetically affirmed, “I made the choice to stay”Why true healing is about remembering who we are beneath the story of illnessHow healing the fear of death teaches us how to truly liveHow Belinda’s son’s recovery after a serious motorbike accident reaffirmed her and Robin’s shared belief that the body can heal itselfRobin shares that when we “heal the fear of death, we really learn to live,” and reminds us that “Love cancer, it’s just another condition, another word.”His story is a reminder that the body isn’t broken, it’s wise, and that “healing comes with open feeling.”Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Robin:Website: https://acupuncturewisdomonline.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientChineseWisdomRobinJonTimSo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robintimso/
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Episode 42: Can Addiction Become a Gift? How Julia Rangiheuea Turned Her Pain into Purpose
In this episode of Beyond the Surface, Belinda sits down with Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking, one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing podcasts on sobriety and addiction, with over 1 million downloads in its first year.Julia has turned her own journey through addiction and recovery into a movement that’s breaking shame and helping everyday people feel seen, heard, and less alone.Together, they explore her transformation from “party girl” to purpose-driven creator, and how she turned her experiences into a platform that’s changing lives.They unpack:The messy, honest reality of addiction and recoveryThe truth behind the “party life” and what lies beneath itEmotional rebuilding and rediscovering identity that comes with sobrietyThe role of shame, vulnerability, community and curiosity in healingThe unexpected gifts sobriety gives youWhy authenticity matters more than ever in a world that glamorizes escapeThis heartfelt, grounded conversation is a reminder that your story can become someone else’s lifeline and that it’s never too late to rewrite your life with purpose.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Julia:Instagram (Julia Rangiheuea): https://www.instagram.com/juliarangiheuea/Instagram (Soberly Speaking): https://www.instagram.com/soberlyspeaking/Spotify (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/5L6HER07FkCgWjYUVqsnt1?si=99ec4d2197974695Youtube (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PxkdN4foktZBN4w2zWeKg
In this episode, Belinda revisits her most viral and talked-about conversation, Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal It’s Boundaries and Healing an episode that reached millions, climbed to the top of the charts, and opened a floodgate of stories, pain, and hope.Now, she’s diving deeper.You’ll learn what estrangement really is (and isn’t), why adult children create distance, and how to find healing even when reconciliation isn’t possible. This episode is for anyone navigating family pain, breaking generational patterns, or trying to understand the weight of walking away.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy estrangement isn’t betrayal, it’s boundaries and survivalHow Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma can shape us as adultsThe mix of grief, guilt, and relief that comes with creating distanceWhy reconciliation is possible for some — and not for othersHealing tools such as re-parenting, chosen family, somatic work, and self-compassionA guided reflection to reconnect with your younger self and inner childProtecting yourself and your peace isn’t betrayal, it’s brave. Sometimes healing looks like repair, and sometimes it looks like finally choosing yourself and breaking generational patterns so the cycle ends with you.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
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Episode 40: Sound as Medicine: Healing, Grief & Motherhood with Seriya Cutbush
In this episode, Belinda sits down with the radiant and heart-led Seriya Cutbush, co-founder of Sound Healing Australia.Seriya shares her unique journey from growing up with a Yogi as mum and living between Byron Bay and ashrams in India, to navigating grief, a near-death experience, to stepping into motherhood and building a life rooted in sound, frequency, spirituality, and presence.You’ll hear about:Motherhood & Healing – how becoming a mother reshaped her spiritual practice and deepened the way she shows up in the world.The Power of Sound – why sound is her soul language and how it supports true healing on every level.Beyond Spiritual Bypassing – the importance of fully feeling and processing emotions instead of skipping straight to “the bigger picture.”Life’s Greatest Teachers – the lessons that human experiences have offered her along the way.Seriya reminds us that “Healing is non-linear. Even in the stillness, transformation is happening.”Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauonnect with Seriya:Website: https://www.soundhealingaustralia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundhealingaustralia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredsoundhealingaustralia/
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Episode 39: Breaking Free from Survival Mode: Practical Tools for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn
Ever snapped at someone and thought, “Why did I do that?” Found yourself overworking to the point of exhaustion? Gone numb or disconnected when life felt too much? Or saying yes when you really wanted to say no, just to keep the peace? These are all signs your nervous system has slipped into survival mode.In this episode, Belinda breaks down the four stress responses, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, in a way that’s simple, relatable, and easy to recognise in your own life. You’ll learn why your body reacts this way, how these patterns were wired in the first place, and most importantly, how to guide yourself back to balance.This conversation is full of practical tools and daily practices you can start using straight away so you feel more grounded, present, and connected.You’ll hear about:Why your nervous system’s number one job is safety not your goals or to-do listHow to spot the signs of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn (and find your own “default”)The role early experiences play in wiring these patternsWhat to do in the moment to regulate and return to balanceSimple daily practices to build nervous system flexibility so you don’t stay stuckThis episode will help you meet yourself with compassion, understand your stress responses, and take back your power to respond instead of just react.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
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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