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Selfdom

Dominique Elissa podcasters.spotify.com
Selfdom is defined as the essence of one's self. I want to share my own journey to help inspire others to live their best life. Life throws you curve balls, and change is inevitable so I hope to help you see how adversity leads to growth, and that you are not alone.
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Episodes

Why I Have Gone Sober for 2025 and What I Have Learnt so Far

As I mentioned in my solo, during 2024, I played with this idea and had big breaks in between drinks. I really took notice of how I felt after every time I re-introduced alcohol into my life, and I found that the cons outweighed the pros every time. I want to say first and foremost that I would never ever judge anyone for drinking, this is just my own experience that I wanted to share for anyone who is sober curious or just wants to reduce their alcohol consumption. Since New York in October I h...

Feb 02, 202522 minSeason 2Ep. 59

How to manage stress - 5 tips I use everyday to stay calm and find stillness

I am writing today from a pretty stressful moment in my life. My mum and I were meant to go to NZ for a mother and daughter get away. We had a 7 day cruise booked and we have been looking forward to this for months. The last few days have really been a nightmare with mum being rushed into Emergency surgery on Thursday night, and then feeling really unwell post operation, to now being the day before we were meant to leave and she is back in Emergency for the week. We’ve had to cancel our trip and...

Jan 26, 202516 minSeason 2Ep. 58

Finding Space - Meditation with Harley Bonner

This meditation helped realign me after a downward spiral of doomsday scrolling. Committing to a meditation practice has truely changed my life, and I feel so grateful to know inspiring humans like Harley leading the way in this space.

Jan 22, 202519 min

Why what we wear impacts our overall health - Fast fashion is out with Gabby from INTACT

My mission of this podcast has been to help educate you all on ways to feel our best. We have touched on clean beauty, diet, fitness and mindset but I have been missing one pieces of the puzzle. What we wear and the material it is made from play a huge role in our overall health. I recently discovered Gabby Neal, the founder of INTACT and was truely blown away by the facts and statistics when it comes to what we wear. INTACT is a Australian Merino Wool brand, whose goal is to encourage others to...

Jan 19, 202530 minSeason 2Ep. 57

Closing the Gap Between Conventional and Naturopathic Medicine with Niesha Gorring

On today’s episode I have Niesha Gorring. A radiographer and Naturopath whose passion lies in closing the gap between conventional and naturopathic medicine. Neisha’s drive came from her own story with her dad, who was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma and secondary brain cancer 7 years ago. Neisha will dive into this on todays episode, but this story really transformed her life and with my own mum battling stage 4 cancer, it touched a string in my heart and I had to have her on the mic.

Jan 12, 202545 minSeason 2Ep. 56

Self Love Thursday - Release Meditation with Harley Bonner

This months amazing meditation teacher is Harley Bonner. Harley has one of the most calming voices I have ever heard, and I have been coming back to these guided meditations again and again. Meditation is an amazing way to calm your nervous system, exactly what we need and crave after the silly season. Enjoy the next 4 weeks with the amazing Harley.

Jan 08, 202516 min

Life Lessons I will be Taking Into 2025 - Solo Episode with me

WELCOME BACK! I am so excited for 2025, we have a lot planned for this year. I find a new year such an exciting time, it’s cleansing and an amazing opportunity to really create the life you want to create. However, I believe we can’t do any of this unless we reflect on the past 12 months. I spent a lot of my break really thinking about 2024 and what I learnt. I wanted to start this year of Selfdom with a solo episode to share my 10 biggest take aways to hopefully encourage you to take them on fo...

Jan 05, 202528 minSeason 2Ep. 55

Visualise your dream life in 2025 - final episode of Self Love Thursday for the year

The last Self Love Thursday episode for 2024! I have loved creating these, sharing different meditations and tools that I use in my own life. I am such a big believer in visualisation, it has helped me gain a better understanding of what I truely want. I was practising visualisation before I even knew what it was! Let me know if you created a vision board for 2025, I would love to see all the things you are manifesting because you deserve the world and more.

Dec 18, 202413 min

Solo episode - clearing my skin post pill, how to handle your overthinking mind, my sleep routine and more!

THE FINAL EPISODE OF 2024!! What a year. I am beyond grateful for all the support and love from the Selfdom community. To end the year I recorded a solo episode answering your questions. I chat about my journey to clear my skin, sleeping tips, managing the monkey mind and so much more. If you want your question to be answered next, make sure you are following me on Instagram at @dominiquelissa and @selfdom__ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Enjoy the break and see you again in 2025....

Dec 15, 202428 minSeason 1Ep. 54

Evening gratitude practice to improve your sleep quality and reduce stress in your life

Evening gratitude is how I started this practice. It saved me out of such a dark place and because of this it has become my life mission to share its power! I encourage you to stick to the practice and see how your life changes. If you want to purchase the Selfdom gratitude journal, I have shared the link below. https://selfdom.au/products/selfdom-gratitude-journal

Dec 11, 20245 min

Finding the right skincare for you with Ella Baché CEO Pippa Hallas

On today’s episode I have Pippa Hallas CEO, Ella Baché. I have been lucky enough to have visited Ella Bache for help with my post pill hormonal acne and I have really been blown away by the service and how incredible the products feel on my skin. I got treated to a facial too which was just such a luxury. Ella Bache is leading the way when it comes to rejecting the one-size fits all approach to skincare. Every body skin is unique and different, and their products and services really honour this....

Dec 08, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Morning gratitude practice - journal prompts to change your life

Gratitude truely changed my life, this is why I am always talking about it. This episode is a sign to commit to this practice. Not only will it help you have a great end to the year, it will facilitate an amazing start to 2025. If you want to purchase the Selfdom gratitude journal, I have linked it below. https://selfdom.au/products/selfdom-gratitude-journal

Dec 04, 20245 min

Natalie Roser's story - her modelling career, pregnancy journey, dealing with a late diagnosis of endometriosis and more

Today is a special one because I have one of my nearest and nearest on the pod, my beautiful friend Natalie Roser! Nat is one of Australia’s most successful models, living between Aus and the states. She has over 1.4 million followers on Instagram and has been a big inspiration to me, she invited me on our first brand trip together to Thailand in 2018 and I was truely fan grilling, so I feel so lucky to have this powerhouse in my life. Apart from modelling, Nat has her own lingerie brand called ...

Dec 01, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 52

Manifest your dream life with me - a simple exercise to find alignment

The next 4 weeks of Self Love Thursdays are with me! I will be running you through some exercises that really helped me find alignment and purpose in my life. I encourage you to take the time with these, and to commit to yourself. Share this on your socials if you love the episode.

Nov 27, 20244 min

Let's chat about Fertility! IVF Doctor Jenny Cook dives deep into what impacts are reproductive system and so much more!

Today’s episode is with the amazing Dr Jenny Cook, a highly skilled Gynaecologist, fertility specialist and advanced laparoscopic surgeon. The impact of our environment and lifestyle on our fertility has been a big topic in the women’s health space at the moment, and I couldn’t think of a better person to speak to then Jenny. She has over 20 years experience in gynaecology and fertility and is a true expert in her field.

Nov 24, 202444 minEp. 51

10 minute chakra meditation to help you go inwards with Tom

For our final episode with Tom in our self love Thursday series, Tom shares a body scan meditation. This 10 minute exercise will really help you get out of your head and into your body. I always come back to this one when I am feeling really distracted in my day. If you want to work with Tom and be part of his purpose course, I have linked his website below: https://www.meworkshops.com.au/

Nov 20, 202413 min

Balancing our hormones and embracing all our phases with the power of Ayurveda - Siobhan from Ashaya explains all

On today’s episode I have Siobhan Fildes, the co-founder of women’s hormone brand Ashaya. Siobhan’s love for Ayurveda and her own hormone challenges led to the creation of Ashaya. Ashaya’s range was created to support women during pivotal life changes where our hormones change. Their range offers a daily hormonal balancing ritual that can simply be integrated into your every ay life. I am currently on my own hormone journey and I am completely invested in all hormone balancing products so I am s...

Nov 17, 202445 minSeason 1Ep. 50

Meditate with Tom to find some inner peace this week.

On our third week with Tom for Self Love Thursday he dives deep into inner peace. This is an amazing meditation to calm your nervous system. The alternative nostril breathing to start us off is a practice I come back to whenever I am feeling anxious. Save this one and come back to it whenever you need.

Nov 13, 202411 min

Q & A with me! I chat about hormones post pill, meeting your tribe, food guilt and more!

This weeks episode is a personal deep dive. I share my current struggles since going off the birth control pill 8 months ago. I have had shed many tears, but I choose to trust the universe and let my body do what it needs to do to heal. Thank you to everyone who sent in your questions, I really appreciate it. Also - make sure to grab a gratitude journal. The next 100 orders will receive a free loco love with purchase. Link below to get yours now. https://selfdom.au/products/selfdom-gratitude-jou...

Nov 10, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 49

What Truely Matters to You? 10 minute guided meditation with Tom

This is such an important question that we often don't ask ourselves. What truely matters to you? This week's episode is all about finding those key values and creating a mantra that you can use again and again. Tom's voice is so soothing! Let us know if you love these, and what else you would like to see on the Self Love Thursday Episodes.

Nov 06, 202413 min

The Power of Consistency When it Comes to Achieving Your Goals with Alfie Robertson

On today’s episode I have Alfie Robertson. Alfie is the guy to follow if you want to feel inspired to be your best self. I see him in Bondi, and he doesn't just talk the talk, he is out there every day working to better himself. We have seen a real movement in people prioritising their sleep, reducing their alcohol intake an adjusting their lifestyles to see their full potential. Alfie truely is at the forefront of this change, especially here in Sydney and I am super excited to learn from him o...

Nov 03, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 48

10 life lessons I learnt on my recent trip to New York

I have just returned from NYC after a 9 day girls trip. I spent my flight home reflecting and journaling about my travels and I felt the need to create this episode. Travelling to me is the best way to find yourself and to gain more awareness. I hope you love these learnings and can take them into your daily life. If you love this episode, I love seeing your stories sharing it. It truely means the world to me.

Oct 27, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 47

Calm your body and prepare for rest with 2:1 Breathing

This month for self love Thursdays we have the incredible Eddie Nelson from the Bred. Eddie introduced me to breathwork, and her ability to connect us back to ourselves is really special. We have teamed up to share 4 different types of breath that you can come back to whenever you need. This week Eddie focuses on sleep. Come back to this video as much as you need, I can't wait to hear what you think about these self love episodes!

Oct 23, 20245 min

Why home cooking is the best thing we can do for our health! Chats with Lianna from Kitched

Today’s episode is with the amazing Lianna from Kitched. Kitched is the website we all need to stop ourselves from getting distracted when looking for recipes. I am that girl who goes onto Instagram to get inspired for dinner, and end up scrolling for 30 minutes. Kitched is a site that shares recipes from your favourite creators, all in one place. Lianna’s mission is to help others cook more at home, and get inspired by all the amazing recipes online without the distracting nature of other socia...

Oct 20, 202448 minSeason 1Ep. 46

Relaxing Coherence Breathing with Eddie Nelson from Bred

This month for self love Thursdays we have the incredible Eddie Nelson from the Bred. Eddie introduced me to breathwork, and her ability to connect us back to ourselves is really special. We have teamed up to share 4 different types of breath that you can come back to whenever you need. This week Eddie focuses on down regulating the body. Come back to this video as much as you need, I can't wait to hear what you think about these self love episodes!

Oct 16, 20247 min

5 minutes of Energising Breath with Eddie Nelson from Bred

This month for self love Thursdays we have the incredible Eddie Nelson from the Bred. Eddie introduced me to breathwork, and her ability to connect us back to ourselves is really special. We have teamed up to share 4 different types of breath that you can come back to whenever you need. This week Eddie focuses on finding energy. Come back to this video as much as you need, I can't wait to hear what you think about these self love episodes!

Oct 09, 20245 min
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