‘For me, the heart of culture, the heart of where do we get our values, how do we make meaning about ourselves, our lives, our communities? How do we build a way of being together that really validates, acknowledges, endorses and celebrates difference? And it’s all in languages, in music, in song, in how we are as people. So, yes, it has been really who a whole part of my life is, because I’ve been an activist, I’ve done a lot of work in social and public policy, I’ve been passionate about commu...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 12 min
In these turbulent times, many have been conditioned to react immediately. Whilst reacting is not necessarily a bad thing per se, it isn’t always constructive. It can often add to the noise, cause confusion and further angst and hurt. A more effective approach is learning to respond with awareness. And there is a big difference. In this Quicky we also learn how essential oils can support our ability to respond with more intelligence! Words act as a powerful lens through which we perceive, interp...
Jun 30, 2022•11 min
‘There’s this beautiful concept in Chinese Medicine that is known as your Second Spring. This was something that I was really ‘wow’ like this sounds amazing you get to have everything all about you. So, there’s three phases in Chinese Medicine in a woman’s life and they are what we call; Heavenly Waters which is the beginning of a girl’s period. We then have the Ripening of the Fruit which can be around your fertility and childbirth around that time. And then we have this Second Spring that we a...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Just a little insight into what it feels like to be home in New Zealand ~ Aotearoa. After three and a half years my husband Danny and I were able to get back to our homeland. Today I share what it feels like to have my heart in two countries and how important it is to me to have my beautiful business available in both countries too. Blessed to call two countries my home. It’s a funny thing coming home, it almost feels like nothing changes, everything looks the same, feels the same, even smells t...
Jun 22, 2022•11 min
‘So, first let’s talk about emotional neuropathy. What is neuropathy? It’s ‘I can’t feel something.’ So, we are talking about not being able to feel emotions. And this is kind of strange in the aromatherapy field because as you said it is a very healing field and most people are very tuned into their intuition. However, I am one of those people who had emotional neuropathy. I didn’t feel things. If something happened, I shut it off and I kept going. So, those are the people that kind of seek me ...
Jun 20, 2022•1 hr 3 min
There are many different ways to use essential oils and one of the best and most effective ways is for the skin. These potent substances are amazing at helping to make you look and feel your best. Chamomile : Soothes dermal inflammation, relieves allergies, excellent for eczema, dermatitis and burns. The most anti-inflammatory of all the oils. Gently sedating, calming and soothing. Frankincense : Regenerating and rejuvenating on prematurely aged or mature skin, it is healing and repairing. Comfo...
Jun 15, 2022•8 min
‘We are in this perpetual pursuit of something. And so, one of my dear friends is a Buddhist and whilst I was in treatment she said, ‘Cindy you are continually striving, when you do practice non-striving?’ And I’m like, ‘What? What do you mean? What is non-striving? Explain.’ Because I didn’t understand that concept at all and what I realised was I never practiced non-striving. I never, prior to cancer, gifted myself time to just stop and be. I did not understand the concept of being, I knew how...
Jun 13, 2022•59 min
In this ever changing world we may feel like we need to change it further. Here is a poem I wrote reminding all of us to be the change you want to see. I hope you enjoy it. If I Could Change The World When I was young and free I dreamed of changing the world I wanted it to be perfect But I was just a spirited girl. As I grew older and wiser I learned the world would not change So my sights narrowed and shortened And my beliefs did the same. But something deep inside Knew that there had to be a w...
Jun 08, 2022•6 min
‘We all know and no matter how in flow you are, no matter how in tune you are, no matter if you are on purpose, it still requires work and consistency and effort. And that has never changed. That formula has never changed in terms of creating, manifesting, whatever term you want to give it… the life that you want. It’s not enough to just imagine it, we’ve got to put the consistent actions in behind it. But going back to the question I think yes, it’s curiosity, I think yes, it is certainly creat...
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 5 min
An Aroma WOD is a quick workout using your own body weight in a functional way with essential oils. WOD stands for workout of the day. The human body was designed to move. And there is no doubt we all feel better when we exercise, whether it is going for a run, a swim, or even a walk on the beach. Add in a few squats, lunges, sit-ups and tricep dips and you are WOD’ing! A WOD can be done in your own home, out on the lawn, on the beach or at the park. It can be just two minutes long or up to 20 m...
Jun 02, 2022•7 min
‘For me chiropractic is about helping people fulfil their potential. I have, my tag line, my Northern Star, the thing that excites me about what I do, is that I truly believe that as human beings we are designed to live extraordinary lives. And that’s why I put my hands on people, and that’s why I want people to come and see me through chiropractic is to not just be out of pain which is perhaps where chiropractors choose to play the game of chiropractic, it certainly is still a part of my practi...
May 31, 2022•1 hr 8 min
There is a lot of attention given to cleaning and decluttering lately, you only have to see Marie Kondo or shows like The Home Edit to get inspired to sort yourself! But is decluttering and sorting all it is said to be? I love this quote from Kathleen Vohs, a marketing professor at the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota, that speaks to the uplifting sense that both the elimination of clutter and the bringing in of order can create: “Clutter is very stressful on people’s ...
May 25, 2022•8 min
‘To me, I think a born entrepreneur is someone who is pretty much unemployable. I think we are the kind of people that are 150 miles an hour. They’re all about ‘let’s do it now, let’s stub our toe, let’s get our toe in the water, make mistakes, get on with it.’ You know I have never had business plans, I’ve never had marketing plans, I’ve never had… no plans at all. It’s just all in my head and I just go, this is what we are doing and I know it will work and if it doesn’t, that’s great. I’d rath...
May 23, 2022•1 hr 11 min
If you have ever felt like life is one big emotional roller coaster or whenever you feel physically or emotionally off balance, Geranium is the number one oil to call on. Due to its regulating effect on the nervous system it can help to relieve stress, depression, nervous tension, headaches and anxiety. Used in a bath, diffuser or spritzer the sedative yet uplifting qualities makes it an ideal choice. It has been known to be the best oil for workaholics and obsessive perfectionists so again plac...
May 18, 2022•6 min
‘I had the book ‘The Secret’ and that’s where my journey started, and I had this deep knowing. Once I went within, I just knew that I was being divinely lead. I had to trust and believe in myself, if that makes sense. When things came my way, I just put it out there. I wanted to heal myself, so for me, ok I will learn meditation. I was having conversations with people that I would not normally have, and those conversations were very empowering conversations. I would always have something to take...
May 16, 2022•1 hr 4 min
Everyone processes and learns new information differently. There are three main cognitive learning styles. VAK stands for Visual, Auditory and Kinaesthetic and these learning styles helps people to understand what type of learner they are. It helps us to understand what works for us best and can help us to maximise the time we spend studying or taking in information or processing what we need. The VAK learning model divides people into three categories of learner: Visual learners – absorb inform...
May 12, 2022•9 min
‘It made me really good at what I did because part of my natural state of being is I’m very caring and I have a lot of empathy. And so, it made me really good at finance. And then the extra layer of what my definition of success is meant that I really showed up. And I showed up until 11’o’clock at night, 12’o’clock at night, 1am in the morning, 2am in the morning, that wasn’t uncommon for me to work crazy hours like that, and what that meant was of course was my health got eroded over time. And ...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Essential oils and aromatherapy can be a wonderful addition to your pregnancy journey. They can aid in easing morning sickness, relieving muscular aches and pains, and relieving stress and feelings of anxiousness. Aromatherapy during pregnancy can however be a controversial topic as it is topic that not many fully understand. It has been stated that ‘the use of essential oils in pregnancy is a contentious subject, especially during the vital first 3-month period.’ Whilst there is some controvers...
May 04, 2022•14 min
‘I have often looked around and wondered what else you know I might do. But I have never seen another business that gives me what Thermomix does. I suppose it depends on what you are looking for, but I love working for myself. I love having that control over my time and when I decide to work and what I do, just that flexibility which I said before. You know I can decide, do I need more income? Ok let’s pump this up a little bit more for we need a little more cash in the door. When I have holiday...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Ginger is a well-revered spice that has been used in food and medicine for many generations. It is often added to dishes not only for its exquisite flavour, but also in particular for its ability to aid digestion. Ginger is part of the same family as cardamom and turmeric, and the oil is extracted from the root of the plant. It has a warm, spicy, woody scent that is warming, relieving, recharging and stabilising. Gingerol is one of the main components. This has amazing antioxidant and anti-infla...
Apr 28, 2022•7 min
‘Bernard Salt refers to us as the entrepreneurial capital of Australia and I completely concur with that. I think it’s two-fold. I think it’s happened partly because we haven’t had a choice. So, whilst in the past we were very heavily focused on tourism , people wanting a change in lifestyle perhaps, but had tech skills or had other skills in other areas, have relocated here, haven’t been able to find the kind of roles that they wanted without going back down to Brisbane, for arguments sake. So,...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Breath is precious. It is our life force. The way we breathe can help us to feel calm and relaxed or energised and uplifted. Breathing has many benefits including lowering blood pressure, managing chronic pain, reducing feelings of despondency or depression, it can help control the heart rate and manage illness and injuries to name a few. And when we focus and do intentional ‘breath work’ we can regulate our breath, calm the monkey brain and become more aware and fully present. There are many di...
Apr 20, 2022•9 min
‘I see that in women as well, like that little bit of fear but also that fire in their belly. When I see a woman dead lift 100kgs that had never thought that was possible… it changes them, it does something to them, and then all of a sudden, they start questioning well what else can I do in my life? They start questioning their relationships and their career, their boundaries and their values and everything else.’ Chloe Kingsford Chloe Kingsford understands what people go through when it comes t...
Apr 19, 2022•59 min
We can be aware of all the messages about avoiding herbicides, pesticides and foods laden with other chemicals. We know how important the air we breathe can be when it comes to moulds and viruses. But what about what touches your skin? If you are looking for strong reasons why you should step up and change, or slowly exchange each product you have for better products, here’s 5 reasons why there is a conscious rising in awareness for the benefits of natural and organic: Better for the environment...
Apr 13, 2022•5 min
“And I feel like that’s very important. To be happy is to be able to look forward and say, alright now what? Now what is it I want to do in my life and how do I make that happen? Sometimes the adversity is the thing that actually gives you the gift of what it is that you want to create in your life.” Nicole Hannan Volleyball defined Nicole Hannan (nee Sanderson) for sixteen years and along with a crazy upbringing she has used these parts of her life as wonderful foundations for who she is and wh...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this week’s Quicky the question, ‘What is NLP?’ is answered. Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) was created by Richard Bandler and John Grinder in 1975. The techniques enable the individual to expand their own and others thinking. It is an incredibly powerful modality that also allows people to re-write the mind from negative self-talk and sabotaging patterns to positive highly successful empowered processes and outcomes. Through this kind of coaching, people can think, communicate and manage...
Apr 07, 2022•14 min
“It’s not that negative or things have bought me down haven’t happened, but when I come through the other side then I know that it happened for a reason. Maybe I didn’t get an opportunity cos there’s something else that’s going to come up for me. And I really am trusting in the Universe in that way I suppose, to sound a bit woo woo. But everything always works out for me and that’s even something that I say to myself, ‘Everything always works out for me.’ So even in a hard time or when I think s...
Apr 04, 2022•58 min
We hear it all the time – love yourself, look after yourself, be good to yourself, be positive – and we all know we should – but the truth is we find it much easier to dislike ourselves, beat ourselves up, knock ourselves and be negative! Why is that? Seriously what is this strange, degrading fallacy all about? It’s time to stop, take stock and love who we are and acknowledge no matter what we are all doing the best we can. Whilst it is easy to find fault or feel like everything is too hard or t...
Mar 30, 2022•8 min
“I am really transparent, and I think talking about things really helps. So, I probably waited 5 or 6 days, and I was actually really sick by the way, we waited a few days and then came on and started talking about the fact we had Covid and what was happening. And people were not just blown away, so grateful to be able to watch somebody talk through the process of what they were experiencing. Because at this point in time, maybe we were one of 3,000 people in Australia, or at least in Victoria, ...
Mar 28, 2022•1 hr 19 min
If you have been hit with a cough, cold, flu or even Covid you might be asking your immune system to step it up as you recover. The problem is if our immune system is a little rundown, or our reserves are low, then not only are these symptoms expected, but to heal fast can seem a little bit much to ask. So the key is to prepare and boost! Here are a few favourite tried and true remedies and foods that are a MUST in every home to boost your immune system as you heal. Ginger – A must for winter as...
Mar 23, 2022•14 min
