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Quintessential Being

Nikki O'Brienquintessentialbeing.com
Do you want to love YOUR normal…whatever that looks or feels like? Are you wondering how to expand the essence which is essentially you? These podcasts are a celebration of the journey. Our guests aren’t just random hippies plucked off the streets of spirituality but genuine Quintessential Beings who have aligned their lives and vocations with their hearts. Hear tools and sage wisdom that will resonate with those seeking self-acceptance. Learn from stories and experiences which have helped others to evolve their own inner world - offering perspectives, cultivating awareness + inviting acceptance to welcome home the wholeness of their soul.
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Episodes

Sobriety, self-acceptance + starting over with Mala Kennedy

The self-acceptance piece is something that the spiritual community can bang on about + we all have our own unique dance with the cycle of self-doubt + self-acceptance. It is a truly individual practice as no one person can ever experience life the same. For Mala Kennedy self-acceptance has really been about looking in the mirror + no longer flinching at her reflection, adopted as a child from Sri Lanka by an Australian family Mala grew up feeling caught between two worlds. Adding to that a diag...

Sep 04, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Disengaging from the shame game with Jaime D'Eredita

Ever since Brene Brown launched onto the world stage with her research around shame + vulnerability there has been a collective understanding that we ALL experience this deeply troubling emotion. In this episode I chat with Jaime D’Eredita about the symptoms of shame + how to unpack the internalised messaging of shame in a healthy + safe way. Jaime is a social worker + psychotherapist in Colorado, who primarily helps people identify, understand + shift barriers to live a more expansive life of p...

Aug 21, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Soul Origins + past lives with Kasia Bourke

If you have ever pondered the meaning of life question - I found the woman who has the answer... Kasia Bourke! This episode very much feels like a soul remembrance… Kasia is a life purpose unveiler and Intuitive Business mentor, meaning she can tell you where your soul originated from, what your soul gifts are, your life lessons, your soul’s purpose + where your soul has previously trained. I know. Mind. Fucking. Blown! We all walk through life repeating patterns of behaviour, have unique + indi...

Aug 07, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 34

The Art of healing with Maddy Connors

In this episode I chat with Maddy Connors… she is - Yarli Creative – a STUNNING contemporary Aboriginal Artist that specialises in custom designs + prints, finding inspiration from her proud and strong Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung + Gamilaroi woman bloodline. Her identity + connection to her environmental surroundings is what drives her combined with her personal journey… it is here we talk all things motherhood, womanhood, art, healing + embodiment. Trauma can so often derail us + Maddy gets ca...

Jul 24, 202037 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Smashing through self-imposed limits with Jade Baxter

If you’re a woman who wants more then you’re a woman who understands the crippling impact of limits. And fear. In this episode I chat with super fun, high vibe, energetic powerhouse babe, Jade Baxter. We unpack all things limits, self-sabotage, personal rituals + celebration! Jade knows a thing or two about limits... after doing a complete 180 in her career - moving from corporate gig to creating life + biz on her terms, she now constantly looks for the little soul whispers that light the way fo...

Jul 03, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Universal co-creation with the pleasure nutritionist Julie Tenner

Have you ever listened to someone speak and it was like listening to poetry in motion? That is Julie Tenner, the pleasure nutritionist. She is an enchanting goddess who fervently believes that feminine energy is the source of life… that it’s rejuvenation + replenishment. The holy grail. Courageously willing to look beyond her story of managing life as a modern woman with success + family meant a pivotal point of transformation emerged. She absorbed all her wounds of resentment + exhaustion to bu...

Jun 19, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 31

The covert nature of giving our power away... co-dependency with Natalie Anne Murray

If you’ve ever looked at your personal relationships and thought wow – there is a pattern of unhappy here - there has to be a better way… you are not alone! Love + belonging are fundamental human needs; it bonds us all and in the absence of it we can feel utterly broken. However, there is a sinister underbelly of co-dependency that is rife in our society + suffocates our closest relationships… an extensive + multifaceted issue that touches every human on the planet. Weaved into Disney stories, H...

May 21, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 30

The system that will rock your world... Human Design with Caroline Southwell

If you have ever come across a person who has looked at their Human Design chart, they will likely tell you it has changed their life!! Fundamentally - it is a map to understand yourself FULLY, giving you a huge permission slip to do life the way you are uniquely designed to. Based on your date, time + place of birth Human Design (HD) uses Eastern + Western Astrology, Chinese I-Ching, Kabbala tree of life AND the Hindu Chakra System to chart your unique self. This is so you can understand who yo...

May 06, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 29

How pleasure and nakedness can gift you a most authentic life with Rosie Rees

Your yoni is one of the most important relationships in your life, are you connected to it? In this episode of Quintessential Being I chat to Rosie Rees , a woman who shares my heart-centred message… Get off the self-love hamster wheel, it is time to embrace the self-acceptance revolution! See, we live in a society that feeds our need to be + do better, marketing companies capitalise on our deep desire for constant self-improvement + we as women can often feel exhausted from the sheer striving t...

Apr 23, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 28

Confessions of a Spiritual Entrepreneur with Rebecca White

Rebecca White is an abundance codes breakthrough Coach for impact driven female entrepreneurs! Having grown up in an abusive household Rebecca is passionate about helping women bio-hack their abundance sequence and release their invisible blocks for a more successful business. As a certified Law of Attraction Coach, Emotion Code Facilitator, Psych-K Practitioner, and an intuitive entrepreneur she has truly blueprinted a new way of navigating to success bringing the nervous system on board to mak...

Apr 08, 202045 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Soul Modes... our built-in life collaboration system with Carlie Maree

Our souls are the deepest aspects of ourselves. Eternal + potent in power, that which connects us to all that ever was, is + will be. A place miracles are born. As women we inherently understand this but operating as a feminine core being, both beautifully creative + chaotic in energy can be labelled ‘crazy’- so how do we navigate ourselves with our souls in mind? Insanely talented human + best-selling author Carlie Maree knows the way, having researched a pattern she found within herself, she c...

Mar 25, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 26

Surrendering into the genius of femme fire with Jay Kimber

Femininity is a word that gets bandied around as often as the latest on-trend super food... but what does it really mean to truly embody your Femme Goddess? To step into the sovereignty of pleasure + understand the essential teachings it gifts us? Jay Kimber is an entrepreneur of health, beauty, wellness & dance. She facilitates women to dive into the juicy and deeply transformational truth of getting comfortable with the burn of desire to harness the power of the feminine. Jay declares sens...

Mar 06, 202041 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Trust is the Superpower of the Soul with Tamarin Oblowitz

The personal development community can often shun the ego… it can get a bad rap, just like the black sheep in the family it is seen as the rogue that must be tamed! It seeks conflict. It is lazy and wants everything to happen now, for free and with the least amount of effort. It loves to dwell in misery + tell you stories of ‘not good enough’ but if you’re committed to healing + wholeness you can’t subcontract the work, the ego is something we must learn to integrate. Tamarin Oblowitz facilitate...

Feb 05, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 24

2020 a year of female led social + spiritual regeneration... an energy forecast with Carol Atkinson PLUS meditation by Nikki O

2020 is set to be the year of Female leadership as we strive towards social and spiritual regeneration. Hello Sisterhood! In this episode we hear from Cosmic Carol, who gives us an energy forecast of what to expect in 2020 - a year not only important for our own individual lives but the life of humanity. She reveals the systems and structures of the patriarchy that will continue to breakdown as we move into a new era of consciousness. With Capricorn being the main player in the astrological char...

Dec 23, 201938 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Managing tricky family dynamics + how to give unspoken expectations the flick this Festive Season with Hailey Magee

The Festive Season is supposed to be a wonderful time of year AND it almost always involves a big side dish of stress.... the unspoken expectation is that family time is to be cherished however it’s probably fair to say that even the most loving family has their fair share of tricky dynamics. Blended families, actual dysfunctional behavior or a strained relationship that hasn’t yet been resolved can lead to feelings of powerlessness + tension... So wouldn’t it be super cool to cruise into family...

Dec 13, 201942 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Money Transformation + Healing for the Modern Day Empowered, Engaged Woman... with Jess Giles

Money scares the shit out of me. There I said it. Whether you love it, hate it or are simply indifferent towards money, it doesn’t change the fact that it impacts our daily lives. There is so much fear, embarrassment and shame tangled up with our finances we can barely breathe. To give you the cold-hard facts a recent report revealed that nearly 85% of Australians are saying it is negatively impacting their wellbeing. So, what are some of the money stories that have us so strung out? There’s nev...

Nov 26, 201940 minSeason 1Ep. 21

Setting Yourself FREE... Bodies, Hearts + Everything in Between with Libby Tozer

There is no denying that body image is at the forefront of our societal culture with photo shopping, special filters and air-brushing a common occurrence to project perfection when posting our pictures online! In this fast paced, instant gratification world of Instagram and Facebook – it is all too easy to get swept up in the need to look flawless. But what is this costing us not only personally, but as a collective of women? Isn’t it time to stop and put down the injectables, the lifts, the pro...

Nov 14, 201929 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Single? Forget the Word DATE and Make Beautiful Connections Instead with Jane Donovan!

There are many challenges a single parent faces and the dating world is certainly one of them. Today’s dating landscape is tricky... one that we've never quite witnessed before as a society, so how do you navigate this uncharted territory if you have been on singleton hiatus? In this episode we find out how you could be your own worst enemy, and by making inaccurate assumptions you may just be getting in the way of your own perfect love story! Jane Donovan has been crowned the 'Love Guru' by the...

Oct 31, 201950 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The Mother of All Wellbeing.... Gut Health & the Role of Diversity with Jacqui Watts

Gut Health has seemingly shot to fame as the Mother of all Wellbeing… it’s the new buzz topic in the research arena, but what is it exactly about our gut that merits such undivided attention relating to weight loss, mood disorders and of course the dreaded hormone problems? The truth… it all boils down to bacteria. Ewwww. But those freaky little germs are actually what HELPS us not only digest our food but maximise our energetic output and bodily functions. So if we need this Army to put up the ...

Oct 08, 201934 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Investigating Yourself Through the Eyes of the Planets... Astrology with Carol Atkinson

One of the world’s most ancient studies Astrology has a thing or two to offer us on understanding ourselves and our place in the universe. Aside from illuminating personality traits and influencing life experiences, it can also build a sense of identity and completion to questions previously left unanswered. Carol Atkinson has studied Astrology for most of her life, join us in this episode as she moves us through the psychological aspects and deep understanding the planets can give us when we tu...

Oct 03, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 17

How to Create Deeper Intimacy... Boundaries with Hailey Magee

If you squirm at the thought of having difficult conversations or you’ve never been able to say ‘No’ without justifying the shit out of yourself then chances are you experience some trouble asserting your boundaries. Here’s what you may not know though... if you don’t learn how to say ‘No’ your body will say it for you - in the form of physical disease or illness. Let that sink in for a minute! Hailey Magee is a certified Codependency Recovery Coach, she helps people find freedom, confidence and...

Sep 17, 201947 minSeason 1Ep. 16

TRIGGER WARNING! The Power of the 1%... Suicide Ideation with Liz Lane

//TRIGGER WARNING// In honour of WORLD Suicide Prevention Day myself and brave soul Liz Lane of Liz Lane studio got together to have this hard and heavy conversation about mental health, suicidal thoughts and art. Liz is a creative - a poet, musician... using self expression in any and all mediums to heal. She also happens to have Bi-Polar. It has been reported that often the instance between someone taking their own life or not is a mere 1% difference - the power of that 1% is immense. What doe...

Sep 03, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 15

From Profound Pain to Peace... Coparenting with Tanya Wilson

Whether there is separation, divorce or simply different parenting styles at play... navigating the path of nurturing your children through an intense period of life to co-parent in the best way possible is tough. We ALL want the best for our kids. But especially when a relationship has gone sour, being on the same page and communicating well can feel insurmountable! Welcome Tanya Wilson , a qualified psychotherapist and coach who has successfully helped hundreds of parents cross the bridge of u...

Sep 03, 201936 minSeason 1Ep. 14

The Treasure Map to Your Personal Success... Values with Addie Reeves

Feeling lost is an epidemic, it is the very foundation on which new age spirituality was born. Never before have we been in a time where every Life Coach, Influencer and Spiritual Mentor promises to show us the way. To bring us to the buried gold. Could it be as simple as the fact that we just aren’t allowing ourselves the freedom of being guided by our very own treasure map? This map is our VALUES! A value system is defined as a hierarchy of characteristics and behaviours that motivate and guid...

Aug 20, 201943 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Showing Up with Heart to Connect to What Matters Most in Business and Life with Claire Byrt

Most of us have a vision of what we want life to look like, how we want to feel moving through this graceful mess we call life... but sometimes we can get stuck. Stuck on the to-do lists, stuck on the demands of family life - putting everyone else first. Stuck on feeling like a failure because life is so busy and why is there just no TIME?! Stuck on that comment Jenny made over coffee yesterday that just won’t dislodge from your brain… fucking STUCK sucks! I know because I am often stuck too. Th...

Aug 03, 20191 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 12

The Magic of Circle and Support with Imogen Bailey

We have all heard the saying "It takes a village" when it comes to raising the littles but living life as a village didn't just benefit new parents, it helped the collective to be in tune with one another, honouring uniqueness whilst working as one. We are more technologically connected than ever before trained to give feedback in the form of likes and comments, but unlike our history we have never felt so alone and isolated when it comes to community and support. The rates of diagnosed depressi...

Jul 23, 201939 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Parenting with Awareness and Adjustments to Raise the Littles Consciously and Calmly with Jackie Hall

Tantrums. Back chat. Sleepless nights. Constantly wondering if your kids are ACTUALLY deaf because they never seem to hear a word you say... Aahhhhh parenting, don't you just love it?! In the tough moments our kids can make us question the very essence of ourselves. We so often think our child's behaviour reflects our inherent value, forming a direct connection between how they act with who we are as a person. This leads to constant stress, worry, anger, frustration and even sadness. But what if...

Jul 10, 201930 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Loving the Wrong Men Too Much, Too Often.... Is Love Addiction a Thing? with Melissa Essence

Girl meets boy, girl falls in love, life is magical… girl gets triggered by unmet childhood needs, girl leaves boy to search for ‘The One’ (again) and lives unhappily ever after. Sound familiar?? Relationships are one of the most beautiful and scared things we experience here on this earthly plain, they are also the single most powerful teachers we have. For better or worse they bring out ALL THE THINGS… the unresolved emotional issues we have left over from years gone by, showing up again and a...

Jun 27, 201923 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Re-wiring the Connection Between Brain & Body using NLP with Liza Perks

Have you ever felt like if you could just master your mind life would feel better? Our brains are the most fascinating and complex organ in the human body and to learn how to harness the power of it would be... well, phenomenal! Neuro-Linguistic Programming or NLP claims to help do just this, eliminate bad habits for good, create self-awareness and feedback that allows for easier, clearer communication with not only yourself but others too! This episode we dive into the world of the 'unconscious...

Jun 12, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Arriving at Wholeness with Holly Nunan

Embracing everything this human experience throws at us can be tough going, especially when New Age Spirituality is telling us 'happiness' is just one more affirmation away! What if you could create the space to feel everything, the entire spectrum of emotions without judgement, blame and criticism? How would that change your relationship to yourself, and others? Best selling author and Consciousness Queen Holly Nunan talks to us about arriving in wholeness. She breaks down the myths of controll...

May 21, 201937 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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