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Unlearn with Bianca

Bianca Smeekeswww.neurospark.co.nz

 Welcome to Unlearn with Bianca. A weekly podcast hosted by me, Bianca Smeekes - a mind-body practitioner, speaker, and coach.

 Join me as we explore everything self-healing,  health, personal growth, mind body connection,  relationships and more. Each episode aims to empower, inspire, educate and challenge you, so you deepen the connection you have with yourself. 

On Unlearn with Bianca you'll find a mix of solo chats filled with valuable tips and tools, along with interviews featuring experts from different field.

Thanks for being here, and let's grow together.

B x

IG- neuro.spark
work with me: www.neurospark.co.nz / mindflexwellbeing.com
contact: bianca@neurospark.co.nz

Episodes

45. Nervous System Regulation - What It Actually Is VS isn't

Hi everyone, On this episode I am speaking on common misconceptions around Nervous System Regulation. These terms get thrown around a lot so this episode will give you some more clarity about what it actually means . Tickets to Women Of Business Conference https://events.humanitix.com/women-of-business-conference-or-success-leaves-a-trail-2025 Lets work together - Self Sourced/Lightning Process found on website here - https://www.neurospark.co.nz/ B...

Mar 01, 202533 min

44. 30 Something & Becoming More 'Self Sourced'

Hi everyone! Today I am speaking more on becoming 'Self Sourced' and what that means to me & why it is important. For those that enjoyed this, and want to explore further I'd love to see you in the next round of Self Sourced starting 5th March (link below) >>>>. Join us on the next round of Self Sourced - link to more info or register your interest here get in touch - bianca@neurospark.co.nz / @neuro.spark B...

Feb 06, 202530 min

43. HEALING STORIES: Debilitating Fatigue & Brain Fog & Back to Living Life Again with Freya Gordon

Hi everyone, On this episode, I’m sitting down with a client, Freya, who has used brain retraining and nervous system work to recover from a CFS and post-concussion diagnosis. We dive into her journey—what led her here, the challenges she faced, and the powerful shifts that helped her reclaim her health and well-being. Tune in to hear her story and the key takeaways that might support you on your own path. (full video on Spotify) Subscribe to Freya's podcast here - The Good Shift Podcast (l...

Jan 29, 202549 min

42. Rewire Your Brain - The Power of Your Words

>>. Register for the free Nervous System 101 workshop here << https://www.neurospark.co.nz/workshop Hi everyone Today I'm speaking on the power of your words, and how they can either empower you, disempower you. The words and language we use shape our reality and this episode will help you understand why. Enjoy Bianca www.neurospark.co.nz IG - neuro.spark bianca@neurospark.co.nz...

Jan 23, 202528 min

41. Setting The Tone For 2025 + Questions to Reflect on

>>. Register for the free Nervous System 101 workshop here << https://www.neurospark.co.nz/workshop Hi everyone! Welcome back, it's 2025 let's get into it. Today I am taking you through some reflective questions so you can find your intentional word/words that can be used as an anchor and focal point as we move into the year ahead. Enjoy Bianca www.neurospark.co.nz IG - neuro.spark bianca@neurospark.co.nz...

Jan 12, 202525 min

40. Q&A Time - Purpose, Dealing With Judgement, Health Bumps

Hello everyone! Today I'm answering some listener questions I'm covering: How to find your purpose and fulfilling career How to move through the fear of judgement from others Moving through recovery set backs and symptoms that pop up How to support someone you love through grief early on Enjoy! B www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark

Dec 24, 202438 min

39. Decoding The Way We Relate to the Opposite Sex with Libby Millar

Hey friends Today I am speaking to Libby Millar ( https://www.therebirth.co.nz/ ). We dive into biological differences between men and women, and what we can do to improve our communication and the way we relate between the Sex's to each feel seen, heard and appreciated. I hope you find it as interesting as I did! Find me: bianca@neurospark.co.nz IG - @neuro.spark Find Libby and her offerings here: https://www.therebirth.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/therebirth.nz/...

Dec 13, 20241 hr 7 min

38. What If Self-Sabotage Isn't What You Think?

Hello everyone! Today I'm speaking on self sabotage - where it comes from, why we do it and steps we can take to break the patterns. I hope you enjoy Send questions for Q&A epiosde below: Bianca@neurospark.co.nz www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark

Dec 03, 202423 min

37. Your Nervous System is Craving More Space - Here's What to Do

Hi guys Today we are speaking on creating SPACE - mentally, physically, digitally and in our environment. Space is so important for our nervous system health and you will learn why! I hope you enjoy Get in touch with me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark

Nov 25, 202428 min

34. Feminine Energy - Why We Tip Out of Balance & What To Do

On this episode I am speaking on the importance of both tapping into masculine and feminine energy, but especially why the modern day female can fall out of balance and lead with her "doing" energy I share how - Why this can impact us mentally, emotionally, physically - What is feminine energy (being) vs masculine energy (doing) - What qualities to focus on to reconnect to your feminine energy Get in touch with me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark...

Oct 29, 202431 min

33. How to Get Out of Your Own Way & Inner Work with Sophia Harris

*minor sound quality issues in parts Hi everyone Today on the podcast I am speaking to Sophia Harris - certified trauma informed Beathwork facilitator, Master Neuro-Linguistic programming and Timeline Therapy ™️ coach, Spinal Attunement practitioner, energy healer, channeller, and intuitive. We talk about: - The expansion and contractions we go through before growth - How to move through fear and resistance, and trust in your potential - Healing the Inner Child, what that means and how it is sti...

Oct 14, 202443 min

32. Emotional Intelligence - The REAL Highest Form of Currency!

Hey Friends Today I am introducing you to the huge topic of emotions. I'm telling you...emotional intelligence is/will be truly the highest form of currency in this era and future we are moving into... On this episode I talk about: - Why we judge emotions as good vs bad - How we avoid emotions and feeling unconsciously - 5 emotional styles - Misconceptions about emotions and how to look at things instead Part 2 will be out soon Enjoy! B www.neurospark.co.nz bianca@neurospark.co.nz...

Oct 07, 202427 min

31. Why You Need to Stop Focusing on Being a Nice Person

Hello everyone! Today I'm speaking on the difference between kind people vs nice people and why we should focus our energy into being kind not overly nice. This is an episode for the self proclaimed people pleasers where I share some hard truths. I hope you enjoy Bianca@neurospark.co.nz www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark

Sep 23, 202430 min

30. From Chronic Migraine To Full Recovery with Chandler Johnson

Hi friends Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Chandler Johnson from Mindfully Chic (@mindfullychic) . Chandler is a Chronic Pain Recovery Coach, Certified Holistic Life Coach, Certified MindBody Syndrome (TMS) Practitioner, M.A. in Clinical Psychology. We speak about her healing a range of chronic symptoms including migraines, occipital neuralgia, fibromyalgia, TMJ and more. Her story is inpspiring and will offer some hope who are navigating chronic symptoms. You can find Chandler's ...

Sep 16, 202442 min

29. Girl Talk, Mindset, Business & Manifesting with Libby Rainger

Hi everyone Today I'm talking with my friend and colleague Libby Rainger from The Wellness Platform. Libby is a Lightning Process Practitioner, and Wellness Coach. We talk about: - Where we started, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship - Developing a mindset that supports growth - The science of the Law of Attraction - Learning to show up authentically and in your power - Shifting your relationship to failure and being a beginner - Libbys transition into motherhood I hope you enjoy thi...

Sep 08, 202446 min

28. How To Start Getting What You Want - Co-creating!

Hi friends, Today I'm talking about the basics of manifestations and co-creating with life. I hope you enjoy it. Remember to set the intention or goal - challenge and shift your thoughts, embody the energy of the person who has what you want, take ACTION, let go of what is no longer serving you... and leave room for HOW it's going to happen. This is only an introduction to a much bigger topic, I hope you enjoy and give it a go! B x www.neurospark.co.nz bianca@neurospark.co.nz @neuro.sp...

Sep 06, 202436 min

27. Change Your Life Through Curiosity with Hayley Sharp

Hey friends On this episode I am speaking to Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Hayley Sharp. We speak about: - How following your curiosity can lead you to new places - Owning yourself fully and ditching the labels - Navigating the dark times and moving to new understandings - How to regain power over your life and embrace and trust in change I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed recording it!!! **full video on Spotify Contact me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark SELF SOURCED GROUP PRO...

Aug 26, 202454 min

26. Be Where Your Feet Are!

Hey guys Today I'm talking about mental patterns that take us out of being present, how this shifts physiology, and what we can do instead. SELF SOURCED GROUP PROGRAMME Join here - https://www.neurospark.co.nz/selfsourced Instagram page - @lovingonherself ** 4th September start Next Lightning Process Training is 30th Aug - 1st September - apply here Any questions - reach out to bianca@neurospark.co.nz B x...

Aug 12, 202424 min

25. Big Emotions, Nutrition & The Nervous System with Josh Fankhauser

Hey Friends Today on the podcast I am speaking to Josh Fankhauser from Two Six Wellness. We speak on - Emotions and the impact of supression on the nervous system - Nutrition and how to support the Nervous System - The fascia and stored trauma - Why authenticity is important for wellbeing Contact me bianca@neurospark.co.nz www.neurospark.co.nz

Jul 28, 202448 min

24. How To Turn Pain Into Power

On today's episode I share reflections on how we can grow and evolve through painful experiences and challenges. I hope you enjoy! IG - neuro.spark email - bianca@neurospark.co.nz website - www.neurospark.co.nz / www.mindflexwellbeing.com

Jul 11, 202425 min

23. Embracing Your Body & How To Build Body Confidence

Hi Friends! Welcome back. Today I speak on my journey through years of restrictive eating, critiquing myself, and overexerting - and what I did to move from having a critical, disconnected relationship with my body, to building a more accepting and connected relationship within. I hope you enjoy! B www.neurospark.co.nz bianca@neurospark.co.nz .

Jun 25, 202429 min

22. Want To Heal From Chronic Illness? Listen to This

Hey Guys Back with another episode on healing chronic symptoms/illness. I share commonalities of people that I see recover, and what mindset and approach to healing I see as the most beneficial to have. I hope you enjoy Bianca x Get in touch: www.neurospark.co.nz bianca@neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark

Jun 17, 202434 min

21. Ladies, You Will Boost Your Health if You Let Go of These Things

Hello everyone! Today I am talking on some mental and emotional patterns as a result of some underlying beliefs that can drive an ongoing stress response in the mind and body, and impact our health later down the track. I hope you enjoy! B x www.neurospark.co.nz IG. neuro.spark

Jun 04, 202427 min

20. Navigating Changes & The Mind Body Connection with Jodie Goss

**apologies for the sound glitches in this episode, we had some minor audio issues where we overlap! Hey Friends, In this episode I am catching up with my friend, colleague and business partner Jodie Goss. We talk about how we have navigated some of life's big changes over the last few years, and what we have learned that has deepened our understanding of the mind-body connection and healing. Enjoy!! Find Jodie here: https://www.jodiegoss.com IG -jodiegosscoaching Mindflex workplace wellbei...

May 28, 202446 min

19. Developmental Trauma & How it Impacts Us with Teodora Pile

Hello everyone! Welcome back. On today's episode I am t alking to Teodora Pile, Somatic Coach & Trauma repair Facilitator. We talk about: - What developmental trauma is, how it shows up in adaptations and how it impacts us and our health later in life - How to begin to build safety and self trust - How to build capacity in the nervous system - Emotions and the connection between health https://teodorapile.com/ IG - @teodorapile Contact me bianca@neurospark.co.nz www.neurospark.co.nz...

May 19, 20241 hr 2 min

18. Relationships Lessons That Will Save You Time & Energy

Hey everyone I'm back and sharing some core lessons I have learnt through the relationships in my life. Relationships can be our biggest teachers (if we allow them to be....) We are all learning and reflecting and I hope you resonate with some of these. B x IG - neuro.spark email - bianca@neurospark.co.nz website - www.neurospark.co.nz / www.mindflexwellbeing.com

May 13, 202430 min

17. The Power Of Breathwork with John van Huenen

Hey Friends, On this episode I am speaking to John van Hunan, Trauma-informed Somatic Breathwork Facilitator, trained Owaken Breathwork. You will hear more about what a breathwork journey is, how it works, and what we can do daily to move back into a parasympathetic state. Find John here: https://www.instagram.com/johnvanhuenen/ Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz / bianca@neurospark.co.nz B x...

May 01, 202435 min

16. Masculine & Feminine Energy - What Does It Mean When It Comes To Health & Relationships?

Hey everyone, Today on the episode I'm talking to Sonja Courtis. Her work is also centred on the Mind, body, emotions/energy and I loved our conversation and the own reflections I took. Find Sonja here: https://www.sonjacourtis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sonjacourtis_biz/ Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz / bianca@neurospark.co.nz B x...

Apr 22, 202446 min