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
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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/...
Send us a text 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
Send us a text 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
Send us a text On this episode I am speaking about different realisations and concepts that have really helped me reframe thoughts, shift perspectives, and move through life more empowered. I hope you enjoy! Get in touch with me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark
Send us a text Hi everyone Today on the podcast I am speaking to Bec Marshall Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist from Be Hypnotherapy I hope you enjoy! Get in touch with me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark Get in touch with Bec below: @ be_hypnotherapy
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text *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 an...
Send us a text 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....
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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 C...
Send us a text 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 hop...
Send us a text 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....
Send us a text 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 SO...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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
Send us a text 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 ....
Send us a text 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
Send us a text 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
Send us a text **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 wo...
Send us a text 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.neuro...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text 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...
Send us a text Hi Friends Today on the podcast I have another Lightning Process Practitioner - Liz Allen. Liz shares her journey through fatigue back to energy and vitality, and why a brain and nervous system approach was the key to change for her recovery. We delve more into the Lightning Process - the 3 day training we both facilitate that is designed for people how are stuck with ongoing chronic symptoms: https://www.neurospark.co.nz/lightning-process-workshop Connect with Liz here (Australia...
Send us a text On this episode of Unlearn with Bianca, I'm teaching you why self-compassion is important for all areas of our life, HOW to shift your internal dialogue and become your own friend Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz / bianca@neurospark.co.nz B x
Send us a text On this episode of Unlearn with Bianca, I'm answering some questions that were sent through on Instagram. I hope you enjoy! Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz / bianca@neurospark.co.nz B x
Send us a text On today's episode I'm sitting down with Courtney Durr, a Self Worth Coach who helps women build their self-worth, express themselves authentically and cultivate healthy relationships withn. I loved this episode. Listen in as we delve into building self worth, living a life on your terms, tapping into ease and compassion & doing uncomfortable things. ** heads up, a few mic glitches that I'm sorting for next episode Courtney Durr IG- @ worthwild.co Get in touch w...
Send us a text On this episode of Unlearn with Bianca, I'm talking to Nathan MacGregor - Men's health and movement coach. Nathan has a lot of knowledge to share around biomechanics, rehabilitation and epigenetic health coaching. There are so many interesting talking points in this episode, enjoy the listen! Nathans IG - @ nathan___macgregor Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz / bianca@neurospark.co.nz B x...
