Purpose Balance & Burnout

Purpose Balance & Burnout is no more! Have a listen to find out why and where we are headed from here.To connect with me, head toInstagram: @aromanosishttps://www.aromanosis.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

In this episode our special guest, Victoria Volk (author, grief recovery specialist, reiki master) and myself discuss grief, how it shows up in our live and why we need to learn to perceive and work with grief in a new way if we are to move forward in life. Victoria is a phenomenal practitioner and we are very excited to have her joining us next week for our Aromanosis Workshop where she will be taking us through a Grief Healing Experience with an Aromanosis flair. To gain FREE access to the LIVE Zoom Workshop, simply join either my or Victoria's email list and on the 14th Sep 2020 and we will email you the link on Monday the 13th Sep.www.michellemarsh.com.au/grief-healing-experience (@happymemichelle)www.theunleashedheart.com (@theunleashedheart)Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

I think about all that is going on and that has been going on for the past year and it seems almost overwhelming. And there is one thought that always keeps me going when I wonder if my aspirations are too much….“There is always a way you just have to find it.”This is a mantra I have said since I was a kid. I have no idea where it came from but I can look back and see it is my cure to any limiting beliefs that come my way (either internally or from someone else).And this is what we are talking about today. So let’s dive into what a limiting belief is before coming back round to this mantra and how it can help you.Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Creativity isn't about producing something pretty. It's not about the end product at all. Creativity is an energy that you align with, a certain head space where you are open and receptive. To tap into this creative force you need to step onto the connection bridge. Anyone can do it and in this episode I talk about how you can too.@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auwww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Yin and Yang. Light and dark. We need contrast to appreciate the light.We need opposites for balance to occur.Opposing forces keep our world from falling apart. Eternal sunny days may sound lovely but we need the rain. The rain is our dark moments, the emotions we don't want. And yet the rain is a vital ingredient that allows the earth to flourish when the sun comes out.We need our shadow selves and yet we lock this aspect away when others are around. We even lock it away from ourselves.We act almost as if this aspect of ourselves is a distorted family member locked in a closet because we are ashamed and embarrassed of the way he acts and presents himself.Yet the shadow self is worthy on so many levels and today we are talking about why and how you can embrace and even be proud of him.I spoke of a coin. Light on one side. Shadow the other. One embraced and the other ignored and shunned. But it is the same coin. And every coin is a gift. Sometimes a coin is presented to us with the light side. We grab it, hold it near and usually are happy to show the world.But most times we are presented coins with shadow showing. We cower from it. Disgusted with what we just saw in ourselves and we try to throw it away. But it is our coin and cannot be discarded and so it returns. Eventually we shove it in the bottom of our back packs to carry round as the burden we see it as.What if we took the time to learn to flip the coin and see the other side? Imagine if all the negativity you see in you could in fact be gifts that you have not harnessed yet?The shadow self is a gift...................................................................www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

I remember when I first started learning about my intuition… or even that I had one! I was a teenager and I loved the idea of something smarter than me guiding me. But I had no idea how to even reach for it. I was completely disconnected and it felt like someone handing me a book written in Spanish and saying now read this and understand it. I don't know Spanish and even though I might hold that book and look at the words with true desire in my heart to understand, there is no way I could. Tapping into intuition, honestly felt like that back then. In the beginning I was trying to jump straight to full understanding, loud and clear... But, if I want to read that Spanish book, first I will need to go elsewhere to learn and practice before being able to understand the Spanish text. It's the same with your intuition. First you need to learn and practice and then over time you will get better and your intuition will become clearer to you.So if you are brand new on this journey and have the desire to be more intuitive, but no idea how to move forward, just know that you CAN move forward and today, we are talking about HOW you can do that. www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice@happymemichelleSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Apocalypse: a "revelation", "an unveiling or unfolding of things not previously known and which could not be known apart from the unveiling."Many say we are in an apocalypse right now, and I would have to agree. The world is not coming to an end but the veil is being lifted and all the things that where hidden or easy to ignore are now coming into the spotlight…. And it is uncomfortable. And it’s painful. But just because a festering wound is covered up, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. As we uncover these wounds in our society and our world, we are exposing them and allowing the opportunity for healing to begin. Some wounds are bigger and deeper than others and as such, will take a longer time and more resources than others.It is not the world apocalypse that I want to talk about today however. Today, I want to talk about our internal apocalypse, because without the internal apocalypse happening, the wounds that are exposed in our external world will not heal.Our routines were shaken up in recent months, many of us have found the veil lifted on all manner of false beliefs and patterns. And with this happening, many have hungered for normal life to resume so that they can busy themselves and forget what came up in the quiet that was enforced on them.This is not a good thing. With life now returning to some semblance of normality, we run the risk of stalling the internal apocalypse that has begun…. And in my eyes that is a missed opportunity for healing and thus creating a better life for ourselves on the other side of this apocalypse. @happymemichellewww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Do you love and respect yourself enough to stand up and celebrate what you have accomplished?And if so, do you love and respect yourself enough to be OK and even enjoy the seasons where you are not productive?There are seasons of life and we cycle through them whether we like it or not.There are seasons of hustle, action, productivity and creative output and then seasons of introspection, hermitting and incubation. There are seasons of wins and successes and there are seasons of failure and difficult learnings.All seasons are equally important and necessary in the support of its counterpart. And YET..... we tend to value some over the others. We shy away from the darker seasons, afraid to fully surrender to them.To love yourself wholly, is to love yourself during all of the seasons through the cycles you live..Our next Aromanosis Workshop is all about Self Love and how your unique connection. Head to www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice for more informationSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

What is emotional release anyway and why should we invest our precious time in it?The answer is simple (sort of). Which would you prefer? Your emotional baggage surfacing on your own terms.... Or at some unexpected time when your body can't contain it any longer? I know which one I choose! In this episode you will learn all things about Emotional Release, what it is and how you can shape it to be emotional relief. Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

I am sitting outside, wrapped in blankets as I do my morning meditation. I feel pretty content. I am excited, optimistic and full of quiet hope for what is evolving in this beautiful world of ours.We are in changing times and my work is to remain balanced, grounded and to keep my head from being influenced too much from the extreme opinions on a range of topics, which have much energy behind them right now. I also feel a whisper in my ear to share this awareness with those ready to listen. Clarity and truth are what I seek to perceive and to keep the knowledge front and centre that everything put out into the world goes through the filter of that person’s beliefs and that I also receive through a filter of my own bias. As autonomous human beings we need to give ourselves the time to sort our thoughts and beliefs and to ask the questionsIs this true? Could the opposite be true? The way I feel about this thing…. Is it because of how I truly feel or have I taken on board someone else’s agenda?In this week’s episode of Purpose Balance & Burnout I am asking you the question, Is your mind your own or are your thoughts and beliefs influenced by others?www.michellemarsh.com.au@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

When I asked in our Aromanosis group about what subjects everyone is interested in, there was an overwhelming response that Abundance Mindset was a topic that is wanted.I have to tell you, this makes my heart so so glad! Because two years ago, the importance mindset plays on our external realities was not really a mainstream subject. In our current reality, however, more and more of us are waking up and taking back control over our minds and lives.In this episode I dig into what it means to have either a scarcity or abundance mindset and by the end of it, I want you to have a really good idea of where you sit on the sliding scale of abundance and scarcity.For information on our Aromanosis Practice Groupwww.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practiceConnect with me on SM @happymemichelleEmail info@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

If you ask me, learning about yourself is the most important thing you can do, in fact I would argue that it is a big part of why we are here on this earth living this life.Personal development is about learning how to go within, what is within, how to change what is within and THEN creating change in our external realities.https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice/@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Anyone else feeling slightly discombobulated at times?... Yep me too! My brain has been full, scattered and generally overwhelmed even though there is no immediate threat to myself or family right now. A few days ago, I leant into my feelings and reframed ‘discombobulated me’ into something much lighter and more effective.Eventshttps://michellemarsh.com.au/category/events/Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Why are we all so afraid to be ourselves? This is the biggest fear I see time and time again. And I get it because I have felt it too and releasing it was both the most terrifying thing I have ever done as well as the most liberating. There is a lightness that comes about when you make a firm decision to never act in a certain way or be a certain thing for fear of someone else not approving.I used to think I would turn into an assehole if I stopped caring about the approval of others. But the beautiful thing is that the exact opposite occurred as now, if I do or say something for someone else, it is purely because I want to make them feel good. I want to lift them. I want to give. It comes from a place of complete heart with no strings attached. It is very easy to get into a cycle of resentment when we are basing our lives on the approval of others. It’s easy, when in this state, to give and then have words running through your mind about how unappreciated you are. Or perhaps you give and then you feel like you have fallen short.One of the best lessons I learned was that you can never dance well enough to someone else's tune so it is impossible to keep them happy no matter how hard you try. Thus you might as well give up and dance to your own tune. You will find when you do this, others are attracted to you, because ultimately we all want to feel the freedom to be ourselves. Why are we so afraid then? Why do we feel naked? It comes down to us humans being sociable creatures. We need to feel like we belong. It is hard wired into us. The problem arises when we find ourselves in a culture or group where our true self is different from what the “norm” is. And it is easy to believe the whole world is full of people just like those surrounding you up till now.Here is the fun part though. There are people just like you. Your crew is out there, somewhere in this world and when you embrace who you are, you will find it easier to find them. Right now, if you are dancing to someone else's tune, if one of your true “crew” walked by, they would not recognise you as being like them.Be brave, be bold. And step out as yourself and you will soon discover that you are not alone for long. My challenge to you this week is to delve into who you are and ask yourself how you can be more uniquely you?.Why we want to fit inhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/brainstorm/201607/we-all-want-fit-in.@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auwww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Journaling for self improvement is an extremely effective technique. Today we are talking about why and how it has become an integral part of my practice and how you can can use it to improve your life too.Find me at www.michellemarsh.com.auFollow and interact with me at @happymemichelle Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

While we may be constricted within our abilities to move around, interact, work and run businesses, there is still so much we can do.I see this theme of giving over control most strongly in our personal health. We are all concerned…. And yet, what foods are cleared from the aisles of our supermarkets? Certainly not the ones that are going to improve and aid our health. And what proactive steps are we taking to make our immune system strong? Avoidance of this virus seems to be the only measure that is being spoken about. And it is a good measure to take. BUT… What if you happen to get it???? The chances are pretty high that eventually it will come your way. Do you know what your best chances of a quick recovery are?... It is your body’s ability to react effectively. It is your immune system’s health.And who is talking about this? I want to invite you to be honest with yourself on how you are proactively looking after your family’s health? Are you allowing the the change we are experiencing to smother you and thus feeding your family processed junk? Or are you seeing the change as motivation to change the way you eat and consume?If you don’t know where to start, start with the gut. My guest this week on the Purpose Balance and Burnout Podcast is Naturopath Maria Arora and the knowledge and guidance she shares in this episode will set you on the path to good health and thus improved immunity.I promise you, you won’t regret listening. Please share with loved ones who might be struggling and afraid right now. We haven’t lost control... There is much power if we choose to wield it.If you are in need of support or just want to make sure you are as healthy as you can get check out her new online consulting starting from only $30 per session (her initial consult is usually over $100!).

What kind of person are you? And who do you want to be? How long have you spent on these questions?With everything going on in the world right now, it is more important than ever to know ourselves.... Because you have gifts you don't even know about yet.... And you are going to need them to thrive.... Your family is going to need them... And it's quite possible that the world is going to need them too.Let's stop hiding from ourselves and look within... You might be pleasantly surprised what you find..Facebook & Instagram @happymemichellewww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

"In order to change the world, we must first change the conversation around grief and make it normal..." - Victoria Volk (Grief Recovery Method Specialist)We have all experienced grief and most of us carry it with us through life, continually adding to our load, too afraid to face and process the pain.Today's guest is Victoria Volk and she teaches us that, "Grief is anything we wish were different, better or more and is the loss of hope, dreams and expectations."In other words, we are all adding to our "grief load" on a fairly regular basis and if we don't learn to process it, then our burden will significantly impact our lives.I begin this episode with a description of essential oils we can use for supporting grief, including the blends Trauma Life, Aroma Life, Release and Acceptance. You can find Victoria at:https://www.theunleashedheart.com/@theunleashedheartVictoria's book is, "The Guided Heart" and you can find it at https://www.amazon.com.au/Guided-Heart-Through-Finding-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B075MZ2CCFDownload your FREE Aromanosis MP3 at www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosisSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Do you want to step into this "woo" that everyone is talking about?... Assuming you know what the woo is! When we talk about the "woo" we are not talking about religion, we are instead talking about energy, spirituality and the mystic which you can be any religion to tap into (or none at all).Alex Bawden stepped into this world after a childhood far from anything woo. She talks about the life experiences that led her on this journey and how you can find your path too.You can find Alex @apurefuture for all your essential oil, low tox, reiki and healing needs (I can personally testify as to how amazing her healing and guidance are).And you can find the Aroma Hypnosis MP3 download (soon to be called Aromanosis!) at https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromahypnosis/@happymemichellewww.michellemarsh.com.au Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

What would your days be like if no-one were watching you? What would you do with your time? Who would you be? What would you dare think about?Our ego loves an audience, so when we take the audience out of the equation we are left with only with ourselves…. Our deepest heart’s desires and who we truly are when you peel away all the layers. There used to be a part of me afraid that if I didn’t have an audience I would do nothing at all…. And if that’s the truth then what kind of person did it make me? I spent a lot of time trying to convince myself that there is no way I would turn into a lazy slob (my biggest fear) but no amount of “Michelle you care too much to do nothing” placated the part asking the question.Then one day the thought popped into my mind…. Why do I think it is NOT OK to do nothing? Could the opposite be true? Could doing nothing truly be OK?If no-one is watching, then why do I care if I am lazy? If no-one is watching then if I eat chocolate all day long in just my underwear no-one can judge.And if I don’t care about the judgement of others then what is my reason for judging myself so harshly?.... Or even at all?Eventually, I sat up and realised….. Like I actually sat up when I realised this (I thought it was important you knew that!)... If no-one is watching then I have full permission to be whoever I want to be.It took failure for me to understand this freedom. In episode 29 of Purpose Balance & Burnout I tell my story of how it evolved.www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromahypnosissocial media @happymemichelleSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

It's here! Free Aroma Hypnosis for anyone wanting to change their life! I am so so excited to share this with you.In this episode I talk about what Aroma Hypnosis is, how I came up with the technique and how you can use it in the comfort of your own home.The Aroma Hypnosis Experience for anchoring Highest Potential is the next tract - making it easy for you to play it whenever you desire.Please get in contact and tell me about your experiences!Social: @happymemichelleEmail: info@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Aroma Hypnosis Session 1.This is the first Aroma Hypnosis audio you want to listen to as it anchors the state we will use in future sessions to create the changes you want to create. If you haven't already listen to episode 28 of Purpose Balance & Burnout, please do so, as understanding will enhance your experience.If you have any questions please reach out to me on social media at @happymemichelle or info@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

The generally accepted "norm" when we have a goal we want to achieve, is to strategize and plan each step towards the goal and to prioritize these steps above all else. It's effective.... Until it's not. Because when we continually push ourselves, always ignoring what we truly feel like doing, we end up in a place of physical and/or mental burnout. But is it truly possible to achieve big goals and dreams with a sense of balance?I believe it is, and in my experience it's a path that leads to much more than the goal you seek.I have committed to following my intuition for the next 90 days, no matter what my head screams at me in fear. And my end goal is an increase in income.I chose income for a couple of reasons. Firstly, it would be really nice! (lol). And secondly, I know it's an area of my life where I habitually make fear related decisions instead of following my intuition. I am not going to lie, it is going to be a real challenge to let go of my precisely scheduled life and trust that what I "feel" like doing in every moment, is the right thing for me.Follow me on social media for extra insights as to how this looks @happymemichelleDownload the FREE 6 steps to a naturally healthy life at www.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Towards the end of 2018 I finally consciously acknowledged that I was in a state of mental, physical and emotional burnout. I didn't state it publicly at the time. To be honest I was a little embarrassed. I was struggling with the fact that I was someone who prided themselves with my ability to eat well, exercise, run 2 businesses, take care of 3 kids etc etc. And I had positive thinking down to a fine art.... Which turned out to be half the problem. You see, I was so good at making myself think I was OK, that I didn't realise how much I was suffering internally. And when I finally acknowledged it, I had no idea just how long and painful the journey to health and happiness would be. I started this podcast in April of 2019, approximately 6 months after recognising the trouble I was in. Fast forward another 9 months and the learnings have been dramatic. I wanted to share them with you today, in the hope they help you to better connect and feel the joy life has to offer. Please reach out to me on social media @happymemichelle or email info@michellemarsh.com.au if you would like to continue this conversation. xxwww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

"Every Complaint is a Latent Vision"It's almost 1 month into 2020 and I would like to invite you to think about whether or not you are on track for what you are wanting out of this year?Your goals might be gigantic in scope requiring massive and consistent action or they might be closer to home, where you are looking to tweak your current circumstances to bring in more joy and balance. Whatever they are, this is the episode for you, where Novus Global Coach Emily Dickinson shares her insights and wisdom for making this year your best yet.Emily is a Mum and wife with 3 degrees and a host of experience and talent for helping others fulfill their dreams.You can find Emily Dickinson at https://www.emilydickinson.coach/Instagram @emily_dickinson_coach emilyd@novus.globalSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

This week I interviewed Patsy Kenney, explorer of life and truly someone who inspires me every day."The last year has been one of the greatest most difficult years of my life. Last May, a high school classmate who I was close with passed away unexpectedly from a heartattack in his sleep at 33 years old. This shook me to my core and lead me to start asking myself the question, if I didn't wake up tomorrow, would I be satisfied with my life? One month later I got a call from my dad that he had been diagnosed with cancer. 4 weeks after that, we learned it was stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer that had metastisized to almost every other organ, including his brain. Boom. Cosmic lightening bolt. Self-reflection continued, which led to several raw, real, and honest conversations with my husband about our relationship. We reached the conclusion that if we were to remain in the marriage, we were compromising the truth of who we are as individuals. So, on Thanksgiving of last year, we reached the decision to split. Jan - May I lived in a tiny bedroom at my friend's house, my business took new shape and form, and my dad's health continued to decline. I spent the better part of this year back-and-forth between Providence and Maine caring for my dad. On June 25, 2019, he passed. Nothing in my life looks the same as it did a year ago. And pieces are still coming together and falling apart. My perspective on life and business and why we're here has been reoriented. And, I'm rising from the ashes, a Pheonix, stronger, and softer, and more honest (and more powerful) than ever before. " - Patsy Kenney.Follow Patsy at @patsykenney @thebrandingeditandcelebrate.comthebrandingedit.compatsykenney.com**Personal Growth Challenge is coming soon!

Let's talk about what it truly means to hold space for someone. And with all the crisis happening through our world right now, let's talk about what it means to hold space for those we do not know personally, but want to help in some way.I'm getting real in this episode. Real about our role in all of this disaster and I am calling on you to wake up! It's time we all took responsibility and stopped playing the blame game. It's time we all looked within and made up our own minds about what it going on, instead of looking everywhere but within.Prayers and energy are powerful. And if you are in fear and worry because of what you are reading, seeing and hearing, then that is the type of energy you are sending to those who are suffering. I know that is not what I want to do. I want to keep myself in balance and purposefully send healing and positive energy to those who are struggling right now. And then in that positive power I want to stand up and talk about what is causing this crisis and assist in any way I can. There is a lot of negativity flying around at the moment and you can let it drag you down, or you can focus on the solution and use it to fuel you to live life better, to fill your own personal bucket and make a real difference in life.What are you going to choose?www.michellemarsh.com.auInstagram & Facebook @happymemichelleFacebook Group www.facebook.com/groups/purposebalanceburnoutinfo@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

How many times have you set a goal, only to look back 6 months later and realise you haven't done anything about it? Or you tried, but it didn't work out? In this episode you may be surprised when you hear that making significant changes in your life is NOT about radical change and massive effort. You may also be surprised to learn that it is totally OK to NOT be laser focused and push through no matter what!www.michellemarsh.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/purposebalanceburnout/@happymemichelleSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Last week we met Harmony and talked about what it means to be yourself. This week Harmony is telling us more about her colourful past and how it molded her into the person she is today - both the good and the not so good aspects.We delve into why ‘negatives’ (or contrast as I like to call it) are an essential part of our growth and thus happiness.Harmony also talks about trauma, and highlights that trauma is not only the big contrasting events in our life but also the little things. And that we often discard the little microtraumas as unimportant and thus push them down inside and never release or deal with them. These little traumas build up over time and have a big impact on our daily lives.It is only fear that prevents us from delving into ourselves to start uncovering our true feelings. In essence, many of us are walking around in chains made up of our traumas and fears, unable to live our lives to the full magnitude we could and deserve. The crazy part is that we all hold the key to unlock the chains if we dare…. Harmony’s statement, “Fear is a real jerk.” could not be truer!Follow Harmony on Social Media @theblissbroker Harmony’s podcast is called “Harmony’s Warcry” until 2020 when it will become “This Bliss Broker”Follow Michelle @happymemichelleTake the Burnout quiz at https://michellemarsh.com.au/burnout-support/Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

In this week's conversation, I am talking to coach and influencer Harmony Garcia about:Letting your “freak flag” fly brightly and beautifully without apologising. Who would you be if no-one were watching?Internal vs external goals“If you hang around a barber shop long enough, you are going to get a haircut”Building a foundation of support to launch off. Self care and self love.Harmony's every day goal is to promote self-growth, self-actualization & self-love. She supports humans holistically, via her brand "The Bliss Broker" Podcast, Social Media content & the •NEW• Brain & Body Wellness Workshop. Harmony specializes in educating & enhancing the lives of women who have been victim to addiction, bad relationships & negative core values.Follow Harmony on Social Media @theblissbrokerHarmony's podcast is called "Harmony's Warcry" until 2020 when it will become "This Bliss Broker"Follow Michelle @happymemichelleTake the Burnout quiz at https://michellemarsh.com.au/burnout-support/Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

If you are wanting to create change but your life circumstances have you in a space where you are time poor, overwhelmed and emotionally charged, this episode for you.Karen Landriau is a Holistic Health Strategist and in this interview she tells us how she started her working career in corporate, a job she said she didn’t enjoy despite earning really good money. When her father fell ill and she became his carer, she found herself feeling trapped in a life that wasn’t fulfilling.Karen gives us an insight into what it is like being a carer and the physical, mental and emotional strain that it puts on us. But this episode is not just for carers. It is for anyone who has to make the best of a situation they truly can’t change or avoid.I loved talking to Karen because she is raw and honest about her journey into health coaching. She describes the spark of light that was ignited when she first entertained the idea of going into the health industry. And she is brutally honest about the fact that her whole life didn’t just magically get better.Karen highlights how when things aren't going our way we all naturally want the quick fix to our situations. But the truth is, whatever our life situation, we didn’t get into it overnight…. As thus it is going to take more than one night to create change on that level you desire.Karen is still the carer for both her parents and she juggles this with her business as an incredible and compassionate health coach and strategist.She has a unique ability to understand life’s pressures and what it takes to create change and thus with this viewpoint she is able to help her client’s navigate what it takes to create change, while also continuing to live life with whatever challenging circumstances you find yourself in.Karen’s 3 step processStep 1 Awareness - What works for you?Step 2 Choose something and commit to itStep 3 ConsistencyEmail Karen via the contact form on her website in December with the code Purpose100 to receive $100 off her Route 66 program!Instagram @karenlandriauhttps://karenlandriau.com/If you think you might be suffering from burnout - you can take a quick quiz at www.michellemarsh.com.au/burnout-support Follow Michelle @happymemichelleJoin our FREE Facebook community https://www.facebook.com/groups/purposebalanceburnout/ Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Heading into silly season, I am already hearing people say they are tired and stressed - or at the very least anticipating the fatigue, chaos and everything else they think December means. But what if, this Christmas, instead of having a big to-do list and a calendar full of stressful events, you had the Christmas you really want? Is it even possible?Aroma Hypnosis www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromahypnosisEssential Oil Recipe Cookbook www.oilywellnesshub.com.au Instagram and Facebook @happymemichelleSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

"Who do I need to become in order to live out that dream?"Gemma Benad is The Manifesting Mum and she makes manifesting the life you dream of into easy to understand concepts and actions.This is an interview you want to listen to if you have been struggling with taking action or creating any change in your life.You can find Gemma at www.themanifestingmums.comIG and Facbook: @themanifestingmumsBooks recommended by Gemma"The Big Leap" Gay Hendricks"The Life Visioning Process" Michael Bernard BeckwithDownload the FREE 6 steps to a Naturally Healthy Life at www.michellemarsh.com.au/natural-supportJoin our community at www.facebook.com/purposebalanceburnoutFollow Michelle @happymemichelle on IG and FacebookSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Essential Oils can be a powerful tool, when balancing and processing emotions. In this episode I talk to Artemis, who imparts some of her wisdom and knowledge on essential oils and how we can use our intuition when guiding us. Learn more about Aroma Hypnosis at https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromahypnosis/Get the oils Artemis is talking about at https://michellemarsh.com.au/essential-oils/Learn more about Artemis at https://theoiltemple.com.au/about-us/artemis/Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Whether you are building a business or raising a family or have goals to achieve, without some sort of consistent productivity you are going to feel like you are on a hamster wheel, putting in a great deal of effort, but getting no-where.There are many barriers to productivity but of them all there are three obstacles that are the most common, overwhelm, impostor syndrome and poor health habits. In this episode I break it all down as to why these three prevent you from being productive and give actionable steps for overcoming these obstacles so you can get done, what needs doing!Download your free 6 Steps to a Naturally Healthy Life at https://michellemarsh.com.au/natural-support/Join our FREE Facebook group for a new practice each week that will help you create the change you want at https://www.facebook.com/groups/purposebalanceburnout/Facebook & Instagram @happymemichelle Email me at info@michellemarsh.com.au - I love hearing from you!Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Just because you are fit and eat well doesn't mean you are immune to burnout.... True health is much more and emotional well being cannot be ignored. Caren Magill is an incredibly inspiring fitness and yoga instructor and foodie. She has been on a journey of wellness for most of her adult life, including working through burnout in recent years. If you are feeling a little lost or overwhelmed on your journey, listen in as Caren gives some useful strategies for finding your way. Are you experiencing burnout? Take the quiz at https://michellemarsh.com.au/burnout-support/Instagram @happymemichelleCaren Magillhttps://thefithabit.com/EFT https://thefithabit.com/podcast/eft-2/Instagram @_thefithabit Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Subconscious Sabotage….It sounds like something out of a spy movie and perhaps you may even think that you need not learn this lesson but in all honesty if you skip this lesson you run the risk of falling into this exact trap.So what am I talking about when I say subconscious sabotage? I am talking about the way our brains are programmed to work and how sometimes no matter how hard we try consciously to make things work – somehow we end up doing the complete opposite.Subconscious patterns can be positive or negativeOnce a pattern is in there the subconscious will look for proof that it is correct and it will reject anything that isn't in line with the subconscious belief. Thus this is how beliefs grow stronger and the saying that an old man is stuck in his ways could be truer than we think - and for good reason!What changes our subconscious patterns is our thoughts. If consistently think different thoughts to the programmed pattern the pattern will eventually change. What usually happens however is that the thoughts we are thinking are a result of the subconscious because we do not make it a practice to be aware of what we are thinking about and thus our reality reflects that.Be aware of your thoughts. If you catch yourself on a rant or talking or thinking about something you don’t want. Check yourself. And force yourself to re-word it. If its hard to reword into what you want, then you know that your subconscious is fighting you. You however are the boss, so whip it into line with some very conscious positive thoughts.www.michellemarsh.com.auinstagram / Facebook @happymemichelleFree Burnout Quiz https://michellemarsh.com.au/burnout-support/Free Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/purposebalanceburnout/Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

This week I am talking about mummy guilt, which is a bit of a change from our usual topics, but it just keeps on coming up… in conversation, in posts, in messages…. I feel like everywhere I go, a fellow mum is struggling to stay on top of everything….Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

In this episode we are looking at why personal development is so important and where to start. We talk about the Myers Briggs Personality model and how it can help you on your road to self discoveryMyers Briggs Personality Test http://www.humanmetrics.com/cgi-win/jtypes2.aspPurpose Balance and Burnout Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/purposebalanceburnout/Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Today I am talking to Kristen Pavez - Mum and owner of 3 incredible businesses - about her journey, going from being top-of-the-class earning her Business law Degree to following her heart into a food based business. Kristen talks about the burnout she suffered and how she pulled herself through despite having many loved ones saying she was mad for following her passion.She also describes the strong boundaries she created so she could focus on what she wanted to create and achieve without getting caught up in the expectations of others. www.kristenpavez.comFacebook and Instagram @kristenpavezhealth Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/kristenpavezhealth/ Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

What is balance truly? And how do we obtain it? Is it a perfect state of being, where nothing ever goes wrong? I don’t think it is. When I think of balance, I think of it as a rhythm or cycle, where we are in a constant state of change. In my mind, I have an image of a pendulum swinging left and right. In one direction is activity and creativity (let’s say its the right side) and on the other is rest and introspection (and we will say this is the left).As the pendulum swings to the right, at the peak, just before it starts to descend again is a moment of weightlessness. It is effortless at that moment to be in that energy. On the right, everything is firing, adrenaline is pumping, action and creativity are happening and it feels really good.Now at the apex of the left side, it too has a moment of weightlessness where it is effortless and bliss to stay in the energy of rest and introspection.They both feel good…. Because they are BOTH good for us…. BUT there is only a moment of weightlessness before the momentum shifts to going back in the other direction. If we choose to stay at the apex of the left or right, it will take effort and energy to hold yourself there, resulting in a negative outcome.For example, if we stay too long in the energy of the right side (action and creativity), we become overstimulated and unable to create anything of quality, eventually leading to hyper-emotional states like anxiety. And if we stay in the energy of the left side (rest and introspection) we can become lazy and detached and our mood can drop into feelings of hopelessness and depression.So while it is extremely tempting to stay on one end or the other, the pendulum is always seeking balance and if we flow with it, we will find a balance of activity and rest that works well for us. (Because everyone has a different balance of how much rest vs activity they require).My point in giving you this analogy, is so you can give yourself a break from chasing that perfect ideal. If you feel like you are forever adjusting your course in an attempt to energise yourself through activity and then pulling back for rest, then you are most likely doing a really good job.Awareness is the key and just the same as how a toddler learning to walk, finds herself wobbling and making big adjustments in order to balance on two legs, we do the same with our energy balance. But as the toddler practices, pretty soon, she is able to stand so still that you wouldn’t even know that her muscles are making slight adjustments, constantly, to ensure she stays up straight. In this same way, we will also improve our ability to tack back and forth, clumsy at first but improving as time passes, as we follow the pendulum from activity to rest and vise versa. Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Everyday our bodies are overloaded with synthetic chemicals from personal care products, household items, food, pesticides, the air, clothes, linen.... Almost everywhere we look there are chemicals that we are breathing, eating and absorbing through our skin!We do have this amazing thing called a liver and it works really hard to detoxify our bodies from all those synthetic chemicals. Our livers do a great job, but unfortunately modern times have seen us exposed to copious amounts of these chemicals and our livers have become over burdened and simply cannot keep up with the detox required to keep us healthy. Put simply – if we don’t change our ways, the amount of disease and illness in our world is just going to increase as our bodies can’t keep up with the detoxing demand.In this episode, I talk about a balanced approach to going low tox, that won't kill the budget or send your head into a spin.Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

When I got serious about healing, I discovered I was way under-consuming protein for both for my output and for what my body required to to start getting better. I had to learn to eat protein with every meal.If you are like me, right now you are probably thinking 'I can't do that, too much protein makes me feel sick'..... Yeah "me too".... at least at first. But I stuck with it and my body adapted and eventually started to use the nutrients I was giving it..... My body started to heal and my energy levels shot up.This episode is for anyone that is struggling with energy, pain or injury.... In fact it is for anyone with a busy life, who doesn't want to fall into a hole!Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

I know I am going to push buttons with this one! (sorry/not sorry)Like I said last week it saddens me that we are more interested in how we look than our health and we have become really good at “hacking” the body for weight loss. At first glance you might think this is good, but the focus is on weight loss and not health..... and this is scary.I get it.... Letting go of your weight and focusing instead on your health is confronting.But the thing is, being on any diet long term, that significantly reduces any macro nutrient, is going to cause negative effects on your body.How many people do you know on a low carb diet (E.g. Keto)? Do they know what the risks are?... Do you?Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

The moment comes when you have to stop worrying about your weight and need to start focusing on your health. The scales are NOT an indicator of health. However your energy levels, your ability cope with stress and your happiness ARE all indicators of good health.It's a scary pill to swallow, but when you make the switch your whole world will change with it and you will finally be able to live the life you want.Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

This balance thing can be quite frustrating... because you are both trying to let go and relax... while also pushing yourself further along the path. Healing happens on the "let go" side, whereas growth and success only happens when you push outside your comfort zone.What happens when you stay in one of these two zones for too long? When you push through ALL the time, leaving no time to rest and recover, you will eventually burnout.What happens… or doesn’t happen when you never push? Everything stays the same…. Or gets worse.Somehow we need to find a balance between the two. Where we push enough to get momentum and reach goals…. But we take time off for self care and nurturing to make sure we don’t burn out.This episode is all about HOW you can find that elusive balance in your life.Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Self criticism and awareness are two very different things. One is full of judgement and the other is a process of understanding and learning. One leads to feelings of self doubt and low self worth and the other leads to self empowerment and growth.On the latest episode of Purpose Balance & Burnout we dig into what it means to have Self Awareness without Judgement, why it's an imperative part of keeping well and avoiding burnout and the steps you can take to implement it as part of your life.Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

I wanted to make this our first step because quite honestly, it’s the hardest step to take. Sometimes we can know all the strategies in the world to start healing, but if you are feeling like absolute crap, actualizing those strategies is a whole other ball game.The good news though, is that it is possible! Tune in to hear the four steps I took to get myself back in the game.Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)

Hello and welcome to the first episode of Purpose Balance & Burnout!This podcast is for anyone it resonates with, but in my mind I am talking to women who are Ambitious, strong and wanting to conquer the world. You may not be feeling those things RIGHT now but you know they are in you wanting to come out… It takes guts to put yourself out there and this podcast is for you if you are wanting help with balancing all the components of your life, so you can feel happy and fulfilled RIGHT NOW while also challenging yourself to reach for the sky in your chosen field(s).If you are like me you have a zest for life, where you are excited to live and experience all that it has to give, but this zest for life may have come round and bitten you in the butt more than once as you burn the candle at both ends, resulting in burnout and a failure to achieve what you set out to.Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/michelle-marsh/join-our-community/)