Welcome to the self-love podcast a show that cracks open your heart and inspires a deeper regard for your own wellbeing and happiness. Expert interviews, ‘how-to’ quickies and deep dive conversations into the heart of our souls, unravelling the mystery, struggles and joys of simply being human.
In this powerful episode, Kelly Hine opens up about her extraordinary life journey from growing up in a strict religious sect in Perth to becoming a teacher, world traveller, meditation leader, and women's empowerment coach. Kelly shares with Kim what it was like to live between “two worlds”, her school life and her church community,… Continue reading SLP 512: From Perfection to Finding Soul Space with Kelly Hine The post SLP 512: From Perfection to Finding Soul Space with Kelly Hine appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
This week Kim dives into the magic of herbs and spices. She shares the benefits from basil and parsley to turmeric, cinnamon, and mint and how they've been treasured through history for both healing and flavour. She invites you to see your own kitchen as a little apothecary of self love and reminds us how… Continue reading SLP 511: Self Love Quicky – Herbs, Spices & Self Love The post SLP 511: Self Love Quicky – Herbs, Spices & Self Love appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this episode, Kim sits with Luka Kovacevic to explore his remarkable journey from a war-torn childhood in Croatia to building a life of freedom, family, and business success in Australia. Luka shares vivid memories of the Balkan War, his family's migration, and the contrast of discovering freedom as a child in Australia. He talks… Continue reading SLP 510: The Power of Resilience: From War to Freedom with Luka Kovacevic The post SLP 510: The Power of Resilience: From War to Freedom with Luka Kovacevic appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this episode, we celebrate the incredible role of mothers and how essential oils can become a powerful Mumma Bear toolkit in the home. From soothing first-aid remedies and gentle sleep rituals to immune support and emotional care, discover the science behind these plant allies and how to use them safely with children. With practical… Continue reading SLP 509: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils and Motherhood The post SLP 509: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils and Motherhood appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this inspiring episode, Kim chats with Courtney Dow, a mother of three from the Sunshine Coast, who shares her journey from corporate life to building a thriving essential oils business through network marketing. Courtney opens up about the challenges of self-doubt, the misconceptions around MLM, and how she found freedom, confidence, and community in… Continue reading SLP 508: Essential Oils, Motherhood & The Power of Network Marketing with Courtney Dow The post SLP 508: Essential Oils, Motherhood & The Power of Network Marketing with Courtney Dow appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this Self Love Quicky, we explore grief as a non-linear, wave-like process that is deeply connected to our brain's wiring for attachment. We look at how grief can feel physically painful, describing it as “love with nowhere to go,” yet also holding the potential for profound transformation. There are practical strategies for navigating grief,… Continue reading SLP 507: Self Love Quicky – Honouring Loss, Grief and Renewal The post SLP 507: Self Love Quicky – Honouring Loss, Grief and Renewal appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘I see the gratitude and I see the light and I see Lauren every day in our beautiful Lucinda. And as much as it is sad, and it's hard, and it hurts, there's great days and there's terrible days, I am still very grateful for the time I had with Lauren and the connection I… Continue reading SLP 506: Love, Loss and Legacy with Ryan Gaylard The post SLP 506: Love, Loss and Legacy with Ryan Gaylard appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this episode, we explore what it really means to commit to yourself – not just in the easy moments, but in the deep, intentional work that transforms how you see yourself, how you show up, and how you create your life. This is about curiosity, self-awareness, and courage. It's about uncovering the beliefs and… Continue reading SLP 505: Self Love Quicky – The Power & Beauty of Doing the Work The post SLP 505: Self Love Quicky – The Power & Beauty of Doing the Work appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘I believe life is one thing. It's not professional life and personal life – it's one thing. It's got a very clear starting point and an incredibly clear ending point as well and everything in between is just life. I do very much look at the whole person. And I love the fact I am… Continue reading SLP 504: Living Fully From Start to Finish with Mick Todd The post SLP 504: Living Fully From Start to Finish with Mick Todd appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky we're diving into something pretty powerful – Tony Robbins' 6 Human Needs – and how understanding them can radically transform your relationship with self-love. Tony teaches that we're all driven by six basic human needs. These aren't just wants – they're needs, wired into our psychology. And the way we meet… Continue reading SLP 503: Self Love Quicky – The 6 Human Needs The post SLP 503: Self Love Quicky – The 6 Human Needs appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘Life can give us these horrible bolder moments that make decisions that we are sort of forced into change. Or we can say, hey I am going to create some change myself, some positive change and shake things up. So that, Universe or Light whatever you want to call it doesn't do it for us.… Continue reading SLP 502: Kensho and Satori – Two Roads to Becoming with Maritza Barone The post SLP 502: Kensho and Satori – Two Roads to Becoming with Maritza Barone appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Today's Quicky is a gentle, powerful reflection on change – the kind we fight, the kind we learn to accept, and the kind we bravely choose to create. Whether you’re in the midst of a life shift or simply feeling the undercurrent of something new, this conversation is here to hold you. We explore the… Continue reading SLP 501: Self Love Quicky – Endure, Accept or Create Change The post SLP 501: Self Love Quicky – Endure, Accept or Create Change appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘I mean it's awful to have to go through them, but if I hadn't gone through any of them, I wouldn't be the person I am today. So, as painful as it is, you can't have light without the dark, a rainbow without the rain, you just know you the more you avoid the dichotomies… Continue reading SLP 500: The Universe Always Has A Plan with Tayla Morrison The post SLP 500: The Universe Always Has A Plan with Tayla Morrison appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky we explore the powerful connection between smell and emotions, and how smell bypasses the thinking brain to influence the limbic system and affect memory and attraction. Our sense of smell can be dulled by pollution and synthetic fragrances, but we can do exercises like using essential oils to reset and retrain… Continue reading SLP 499: Self Love Quicky – The Power of Smell The post SLP 499: Self Love Quicky – The Power of Smell appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘The N8 Self, again it stands for our higher nature – N8 – it has eight characteristics, But, it has some qualities outside of characteristics and one of those qualities is – it is both individual and universal. So, it's something I have, but it's something you have, we all have this aspect of self.… Continue reading SLP 498: You Are More Than Your Mind, Body and Emotions – N8 with Jules Kuroda The post SLP 498: You Are More Than Your Mind, Body and Emotions – N8 with Jules Kuroda appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky of the Self Love Podcast, we are talking all about the beauty and power of celebration – why it matters, how it transforms us, and why even the smallest gesture can create lasting memories. From the science behind feel-good neurochemicals to the soulful art of presence, we can see that birthdays,… Continue reading SLP 497: Self Love Quicky – Celebrating Love Life and Moments The post SLP 497: Self Love Quicky – Celebrating Love Life and Moments appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘Just have really open honest communication with your kids, don't shy away from subjects. Don't shy away from conversations. I really try to maintain that with my own kids to not really make anything taboo with them. I want to have really open conversations. I know some parents might be awkward talking about teenage suicide… Continue reading SLP 496: Open Conversations on Life, Love and Legacy with Ben Allan The post SLP 496: Open Conversations on Life, Love and Legacy with Ben Allan appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky we explore the concept of balancing masculine and feminine energies, and how these archetypal forces manifest in every one of us regardless of gender and the characteristics associated with each. We look at how imbalance between these energies can lead to various negative feelings and certain essential oils we can use… Continue reading SLP 495: Self Love Quicky – Masculine and Feminine Energy The post SLP 495: Self Love Quicky – Masculine and Feminine Energy appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘My Dad right now has been diagnosed with some hardening of the arteries in his heart, and it looks to be pretty serious. I don't want to make this morbid, but I got a real sense of mortality very quickly. But I feel like this is the same sort of thing. I am pretty sure… Continue reading SLP 494: Accepting Things As They Are with Chaz Arachchi The post SLP 494: Accepting Things As They Are with Chaz Arachchi appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's episode we dive into something that affects us all at some point – self-sabotage. That inner voice that tells you you're not ready, not good enough, or makes you hesitate just when you're about to shine. We take a look at the neuroscience behind why we do this, how to shift out… Continue reading SLP 493: Self Love Quicky – Breaking Through Self-Sabotage The post SLP 493: Self Love Quicky – Breaking Through Self-Sabotage appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘Food became a lot more than just food for me. It became my… the word ‘friend' comes to mind. It became the thing that was there when I was in a lonely space or if I was in a vulnerable space. I never knew (and as you know with the work that we've done) it's… Continue reading SLP 492: Fitness, Food Addiction and Freedom with Julia Allison The post SLP 492: Fitness, Food Addiction and Freedom with Julia Allison appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In today's Quicky, we're talking about a feeling most of us know all too well – overwhelm. That heavy sense of “too much,” when life feels like it's piling on and your mind just can't keep up. Whether it's juggling family, work, health, or just the day-to-day demands of being human, overwhelm can leave us… Continue reading SLP 491: Self Love Quicky – Overcoming Overwhelm The post SLP 491: Self Love Quicky – Overcoming Overwhelm appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘If you don't tie everything to what you deep down want, you don't have the drive to move forward. And this is with everyone not just coaches, just in life. If you're currently feeling like you're just stuck and meh, and what am I doing, find someone to help you work out your values or… Continue reading SLP 490: Find Your Why Through Your Values with Jenna Cooper The post SLP 490: Find Your Why Through Your Values with Jenna Cooper appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In a time when high-tech medicine dominates the spotlight, there's a quiet revolution happening – a return to nature, to simplicity, and to the body's own innate intelligence. In this week's Self Love Quicky, we explore the powerful world of naturopathy – a holistic, ancient-meets-modern approach to health and healing. We get to discover how… Continue reading SLP 489: Self Love Quicky – Naturopathy – A Return to Nature in Modern Times The post SLP 489: Self Love Quicky – Naturopathy – A Return to Nature in Modern Times appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘To me depression feels like a choice, anxiety feels like a body's response. And for me anxiety is whenever I am not connected to my truth. It is like my own alarm bell to go, ‘Babe you've gone off course, come back to centre.' And it will be just like ‘aarrgghh' until I have come… Continue reading SLP 488: Come Back to Centre through Nature with Charmaine Newmark The post SLP 488: Come Back to Centre through Nature with Charmaine Newmark appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky, we're diving into the beautiful world of winter wellness. It’s a season that calls for going within, deeper nourishment, mindful rituals, and conscious self-care. Whilst a lot of this is common knowledge it is great to revisit it and ensure you are taking the best care of yourself. We are talking… Continue reading SLP 487: Self Love Quicky – Winter Wellness Tips The post SLP 487: Self Love Quicky – Winter Wellness Tips appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘And I love the quote that says, ‘You are not meant to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders' because it's true. Back in the day we weren't connected to the rest of the world, we didn't know what was happening more than a couple of kilometres away. We didn't have hundreds of… Continue reading SLP 486: Wake up, Smile and Give my Kids the Best with Rebekah Rocca The post SLP 486: Wake up, Smile and Give my Kids the Best with Rebekah Rocca appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky, we explore what it truly means to lead – and support – businesses that are driven by the heart. We look into the power of values-driven leadership, the science behind purpose-led success, and why having the right support, mentors, or coaches can make all the difference. Whether you’re building a business,… Continue reading SLP 485: Self Love Quicky – Leading with Heart in Business The post SLP 485: Self Love Quicky – Leading with Heart in Business appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘I am blessed – some people would say it's optimism – but it's in my bones. I am an optimistic person. I am without doubt someone who always thinks everything will be ok. I don't even have to tell myself everything will be ok – I just know things will work out. You're going to… Continue reading SLP 484: The Secret Sauce is to Get Up and Keep Going with Caroline Hutchinson The post SLP 484: The Secret Sauce is to Get Up and Keep Going with Caroline Hutchinson appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky, we dive into the remarkable intelligence of the human body – a wisdom so deep, so intricate, and often overlooked in our modern rush to treat symptoms without asking the best question of all… why? Have you ever noticed that a sore throat comes on just when you’re biting back words… Continue reading SLP 483: Self Love Quicky – Trust the Wisdom of your Body The post SLP 483: Self Love Quicky – Trust the Wisdom of your Body appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
Dr Anthea Todd is not even 30, she is a published author, chiropractor, she has done studies in Womens Health and Reproduction and is an incredible skateboarder who can, film, talk about health and skate through the busy streets of where she lives. The chatters are blown away by the calibre of insight, knowledge, experience… Continue reading SLP 482: What my Body Is Telling Me with Dr Anthea Todd The post SLP 482: What my Body Is Telling Me with Dr Anthea Todd appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky we talk about something that's come up a lot in my own journey – and in conversations with many of you – and that's the power of live events. Getting out of your house, showing up somewhere in person, and immersing yourself in a space that's all about growth, healing, learning,… Continue reading SLP 481: Self Love Quicky – The Power of Live Events The post SLP 481: Self Love Quicky – The Power of Live Events appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this episode, Cyndi and Kim dive into their exciting plans for 2025, covering key events, summits, and personal growth programs. They discuss the upcoming Health and Nutrition Summit, including featured speakers and workshops on nutrition, functional medicine, and personal development. Cyndi shares details about her farm retreats, the Day with Cyndi event, and a new health coaching program launching in… Continue reading SLP 480: The Year Ahead: 2025 Events with Cyndi & Kim The post SLP 480: The Year Ahead: 2025 Events with Cyndi & Kim appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky – and as a follow on from this week's Interview with Mel Kovacevich – we discuss the benefits of seed cycling and how to incorporate essential oil use for hormonal health in women. We also look at the importance of aligning with natural rhythms, including the moon cycle. There are specific… Continue reading SLP 479: Self Love Quicky – Seed Cycling and Essential Oils The post SLP 479: Self Love Quicky – Seed Cycling and Essential Oils appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘When I look at it historically, we did have secret women's business, so there was still a stigma around our cycles, but at least it was shared. Wisdom was passed down from elders, from grandmothers, from mums to girls and women. And then we went through a phase where it wasn't spoken about at all… Continue reading SLP 478: Sisterhood of Seeds with Mel Kovacevic The post SLP 478: Sisterhood of Seeds with Mel Kovacevic appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In motherhood’s beautiful full-on nature, self-care can feel like a luxury. But in truth, it's a necessity – and one of the most powerful tools a mum can use to refill her cup is aromatherapy. More than just a ‘nice smell', essential oils offer real therapeutic benefits proven by science, supporting emotional resilience, stress relief,… Continue reading SLP 477: Self Love Quicky – Top 5 Essential Oils for Mothers The post SLP 477: Self Love Quicky – Top 5 Essential Oils for Mothers appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘How do you cope? And she would say, ‘Well, what is my alternative? I have to cope. And what is coping? I have to be there for my son, be there for my other children. And I have to endure.' So, I guess, when you talk about strategies, that's kind of my strategy. Life's short,… Continue reading SLP 476: Making Each Day Count with Lisa Rowe The post SLP 476: Making Each Day Count with Lisa Rowe appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In this week's Quicky, we talk about the significance of Mother’s Day, honouring all types of mothers, and sharing personal experiences with motherhood. We highlight the historical roots of Mother’s Day and recommend four different essential oil blends for self-care and self-love. This Quicky is a reminder for everyone to celebrate the special women in… Continue reading SLP 475: Self Love Quicky – Celebrating the heart of Mother's Day The post SLP 475: Self Love Quicky – Celebrating the heart of Mother's Day appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘I think when we get into a relationship a lot of people have these massive expectations around what should be done, shouldn't be done, in the bedroom, out of the bedroom, nope… and it's such a fast-paced society of just swiping them out or booting them out, that people don't often get that chance for… Continue reading SLP 474: Why Communication Is the Heart of Intimacy with Pauline Ryeland The post SLP 474: Why Communication Is the Heart of Intimacy with Pauline Ryeland appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In today's Quicky, we talk about the importance of seeing each day as a sacred invitation and a fresh canvas for rewriting one’s story. Start your day with love and intention, whether through rituals like applying essential oils, preparing meals, or simply taking a moment to breathe. Don't underestimate the power of gratitude, movement, and… Continue reading SLP 473: Self Love Quicky – Each Day is a Sacred Invitation The post SLP 473: Self Love Quicky – Each Day is a Sacred Invitation appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
‘At the moment preventative health measures by the medical profession are not viable. Because, for me to talk about someone's weight, health, de-prescribing them, and getting them off medication it cannot be done in 6 minutes. Most people in this holistic health as Doctors are spending an hour on their initial consultation. They have to.… Continue reading SLP 472: Only Dead Fish Swim with the Current with Gary and Belinda Fettke part 2 The post SLP 472: Only Dead Fish Swim with the Current with Gary and Belinda Fettke part 2 appeared first on The Wellness Couch.
In the hustle of everyday life, it’s easy to let the day slip away without a moment to pause. Yet, taking just five minutes each evening for self-reflection can be one of the most powerful rituals for personal growth, emotional resilience, and deeper self-awareness. In this week's Quicky we look at 5 simple daily self-reflection… Continue reading SLP 471: Self Love Quicky – The Importance of Self-Reflection The post SLP 471: Self Love Quicky – The Importance of Self-Reflection appeared first on The Wellness Couch.