Beyond The Surface Podcast

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• Episode 79 : Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife: What’s Happening to Your Body 12.07.2026 54p

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with Keri Krieger, a registered acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine to talk about perimenopause, burnout, hormones and the midlife changes so many women experience but don’t always understand. Keri shares why symptoms like exhaustion, anxiety, sleep disruption, weight gain, hot flushes, overwhelm and feeling “not like yourself” are often connected to changes in our hormones, nervous system and overall health, not simply getting older. Together, they explore why women have been conditioned to push through for so long, why quick fixes don’t always work, and how this season of life can become an invitation to slow down, listen to your body and support yourself differently. What we cover:• What perimenopause is and when it can begin• The signs and symptoms many women don’t realise are connected to perimenopause• Why burnout in earlier years can show up more strongly in midlife• The connection between hormones, stress, anxiety and the nervous system• Why sleep, energy and weight often change during this stage of life• How Traditional Chinese Medicine views women’s health and ageing• Why HRT can be helpful, but isn’t always the full picture• Small, practical ways to better support your body through this transition This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken, failing or imagining what you’re feeling. Perimenopause can feel confusing and confronting, but it can also become an opportunity to better understand your body, support your health and move into the next season of life with greater awareness, confidence and self-trust.  Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd BTS10 for 10% off your first order. Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Kerri:Website: https://kerikrieger.com/acupuncture/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerikrieger 
• Episode 78: Surrogacy, Neurodivergence & Parenting Differently 05.07.2026 49p

  Belinda sits down with Christy Quinn for a beautiful and honest conversation about surrogacy, motherhood, neurodivergence, relationships and choosing joy through it all.Currently pregnant as a surrogate, Christy shares what led her to carry a baby for another family, the realities of IVF, surrogacy and pregnancy, and how she and her husband have navigated the journey alongside raising their two sons.We also talk about life inside a neurodivergent family, and what happens when everyone experiences the world a little differently. Christy shares the challenges, the lessons, and the incredible gifts that come with raising children who think and feel deeply.What we cover:Christy’s journey into altruistic surrogacy and what made her say yesThe realities of IVF, surrogacy and carrying a baby for another familyHow she explained surrogacy to her two sonsRaising children in a neurodivergent familyThe lessons she’s learned through motherhood, healing and forgivenessWhy dancing, joy and connection are such a big part of how Christy moves through lifeWhether you’re curious about surrogacy, navigating neurodivergence, raising children or simply trying to parent in a way that honours who your child truly is, this conversation offers insight, compassion and a fresh perspective on doing life differently.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Christy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_quinn_motherhood/
• Episode 77: Regulate Your Nervous System & Stop Overthinking with a Mental Health Occupational Therapist 28.06.2026 47p

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with Karlye Williamson, a Mental Health Occupational Therapist who helps people better understand what is happening in their body when they feel anxious, overwhelmed, tense, disconnected or caught in patterns of overthinking.Karlye shares how her own experience with chronic back pain after having her first child led her to discover Stretch Therapy, a turning point that completely changed the way she understood pain, movement, mental health and the nervous system.Together, Belinda and Karlye break down nervous system regulation in a simple, practical and easy-to-understand way. They explore why regulation isn’t about being calm all the time, how to recognise when your body is in fight, flight or shutdown, and the small everyday tools that can help you feel safer, more connected and better equipped to handle life’s challenges.They also discuss why talk therapy alone is not always enough, the growing understanding of body-based approaches to healing, and practical strategies for managing overthinking, stress and nervous system dysregulation.What we cover:What nervous system regulation actually means and why it’s not about being calm all the timeHow to recognise when you’re in fight, flight or shutdownWhy awareness is often the first step before any tool can be effectiveThe connection between chronic pain, stress and the nervous systemWhy the body needs to feel safe before the mind can fully process and healPractical strategies for overthinking, including interrupting the loop, naming the circuit and giving your brain a jobHow Stretch Therapy, breathwork, movement and sensory awareness can support regulationWhat safety anchors are and how to identify your ownThe powerful influence our environment has on our nervous systemWhy healing isn’t always about thinking differently, but also about what needs to happen in the bodyWhether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, overthinking or simply want a better understanding of how your nervous system works, this episode is packed with practical tools and insights you can start using immediately.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Karlye:Website: https://regulatemindandbody.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regulatemindandbody/
• Episode 76: Breast Cancer, BRCA1, Lupus, Childhood Abuse & Healing 21.06.2026 46p

  In this powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with Megan Coburn to explore her journey through breast cancer, chronic illness, childhood sexual abuse, and profound personal healing.Megan shares what it was like discovering she carried the BRCA1 gene mutation, being diagnosed with breast cancer at just 36, undergoing a double mastectomy, and later navigating lupus and a series of serious health challenges that forced her to completely rethink the way she was living.She also opens up about the resurfacing of childhood sexual abuse memories in adulthood, the impact of living in survival mode for decades, and the connection between emotional wellbeing, stress, and physical health.This episode is a powerful reminder of the body’s wisdom, the importance of self-advocacy, and how healing often begins when we stop pushing through and start listening to ourselves.What we cover:Discovering the BRCA1 gene mutation and being diagnosed with breast cancer at 36Undergoing a double mastectomy and later choosing implant removalLiving with lupus and navigating chronic illnessThe resurfacing of childhood sexual abuse memories in adulthoodGrowing up around significant family illness and becoming “the strong one”The impact of stress, suppressed emotions, and living in survival modeLearning to advocate for herself and take ownership of her healing journeyMoving to the Gold Coast and rebuilding life after adversityThe role of self-compassion, healing, and personal growthPlease note: This episode includes discussions about childhood sexual abuse, cancer, chronic illness, and mental health challenges. Please listen with care.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Megan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megscob/
• Episode 75: Surviving a Tsunami,  Breast Implant Illness, Body Image & IVF with Nicole Peterson 14.06.2026 45p

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with Nicole Peterson to explore her extraordinary journey from growing up in Papua New Guinea and competing as an athlete, to stepping into the modelling and beauty industry and navigating the pressures that shaped the way she saw her body and herself. Nicole opens up about getting breast implants at 18, the years of unexplained symptoms that followed, and how discovering breast implant illness ultimately led to her decision to have them removed. She also shares the heartbreak of seven years of infertility and 11 rounds of IVF, and the emotional journey of accepting that motherhood was not going to be part of her story. Nicole reflects on surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand, the PTSD that followed, and a later battle with Ross River virus that forced her to completely rebuild her health, lifestyle, and perspective on wellbeing. What We Cover:• Growing up in Papua New Guinea• How athletics contributed to body image struggles• Modelling, the beauty industry, and the pressure of feeling “not enough”• Getting breast implants at 18, having three sets, and discovering breast implant illness• Seven years of infertility and 11 rounds of IVF• Surviving the Boxing Day tsunami and living with PTSD• Ross River virus and chronic illness• Rebuilding health through simple daily foundations• What wellness looks like in midlife Nicole’s story is a powerful reminder that even after life-changing challenges, trauma, and illness, it is possible to rebuild, heal, and reconnect with who you truly are. Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order. Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Nicole:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicole_peterson_lifestyle/
• Episode 74: I Was a Stay-at-Home Mum Who Accidentally Built a 7-Figure Business 07.06.2026 35p

  In this solo episode, I’m sharing a more personal side of my story, how I accidentally built a seven-figure business, ran more than 80 retreats across Australia, Bali and Fiji, and why I’ve made the decision to press pause on retreats in 2027.This isn’t really an episode about business. It’s about intuition, trust, change, and learning to follow the internal nudges before you know exactly where they’re leading.I talk about starting out as a stay-at-home mum, waking from a vivid dream that led me to write my first book, choosing to self-publish instead of handing over control, and how one unexpected conversation in a hotel gym in Fiji opened the door to my very first retreat.What began as a one-off experience slowly became something much bigger, not through advertising, business plans or strategy, but through connection, word of mouth and simply saying yes to what felt aligned.I also share why I’m feeling increasingly disconnected from parts of the healing space online, where vulnerability, trauma and personal growth can sometimes feel packaged for engagement rather than genuine connection.This episode is a reminder that you don’t need to have your whole life figured out before you begin. Sometimes clarity comes after the decision, not before it.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 73: Better Men, Better Dads with Dads4Dads Founder Johnnie Bedford 31.05.2026 51p

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with Johnnie Bedford, founder of Dads4Dads, a not-for-profit supporting fathers who feel disconnected, overwhelmed, under pressure, or are trying to rebuild their lives after separation. Johnnie opens up about his own journey through relationship breakdown, identity loss, addiction, shame, and the fear of losing connection with his children. What became one of the darkest seasons of his life eventually led him to create a powerful mission: helping good men become better men and better dads. Together, they unpack what “doing the work” really means beyond surface-level motivation, learning to interrupt old patterns, regulate emotions, take accountability, and heal the wounded parts of ourselves that often show up in parenting, relationships, and co-parenting. What We Cover:• Separation, identity loss and rebuilding after rock bottom• Using alcohol and drugs to numb pain and avoid emotions• The moment Johnnie realised he needed to change for himself and his children• What “doing the work” actually looks like in real life• Generational patterns, parenting, and healing the inner child • Why so many men and fathers suffer in silence• The mission behind Dads4Dads and supporting men through their hardest seasons A raw and honest conversation about fatherhood, healing, accountability, and becoming the kind of man your children need. An important listen for men, women, parents, co-parents and anyone who has ever had to rebuild themselves.  Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order. Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Johnnie:Website: https://www.dads4dads.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dads4dads_/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnniebedford_/   
• Episode 72: Equine Therapy: How Horses Mirror Your Nervous System & Emotional State 24.05.2026 50p

  Belinda welcomes Sharon Kolkka back into the studio to explore the powerful connection between horses, healing and nervous system regulation.Sharon shares how equine therapy helps people step out of the mind and back into the body, with horses naturally sensing and responding to what is happening beneath the surface. Together, Belinda and Sharon unpack presence, emotional safety, boundaries, people-pleasing, leadership and why horses can often reveal what words cannot.This conversation explores how horses mirror our nervous system, emotions and energy - helping people build self-awareness, trust and deeper connection with themselves and others.What we cover:What equine therapy is and how it worksThe difference between equine therapy and equine assisted learningHow horses mirror our nervous system and emotional stateWhy horses can help people feel grounded, safe and presentHow equine work can support trauma, anxiety, leadership and self-awarenessThe power of connection without controlWhy horses teach us about boundaries, trust and relationshipsSharon shares the incredible US program where incarcerated individuals work with mustangsThe role animals can play in emotional healing, regulation and helping us release what we struggle to speakA grounding and eye-opening conversation for anyone curious about animal-assisted therapy, emotional healing, nervous system work or the wisdom horses can offer when we slow down and learn to listen.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Sharon:Sharon Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sharonkolkka/Sharon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sharon-Kolkka-100063944744786/
• Episode 71: The Science Behind EFT Tapping with Dr Peta Stapleton 17.05.2026 43p

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with Dr Peta Stapleton to explore the science behind EFT, also known as tapping.Once dismissed by many as “woo-woo,” EFT is now backed by decades of research showing its impact on stress, anxiety, emotional regulation and the nervous system. Dr Peta explains how tapping on acupuncture points can help calm the brain and body, and why this simple technique is being used to support overwhelm, trauma, cravings, fear and everyday stress.Belinda also shares her own journey with tapping, from initially thinking it felt strange, to now using it personally and within her retreat work. Together, they unpack how EFT can help people process emotion, regulate the nervous system and create more emotional freedom in daily life.What We Cover:Why tapping can help calm the nervous system and reduce stressDr Peta’s first experience seeing tapping stop a panic attackHow she went from sceptic to world-leading EFT researcherHow tapping can support anxiety, fear, cravings and emotional overwhelmThe role of words and intention when tappingWhy EFT can be used discreetly in everyday lifeWhere to start if you want to try tapping for stress or anxietyWhether you’re curious, sceptical or already using EFT, this episode offers a grounded and science-backed look at why tapping is helping so many people around the world.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Peta:Website: https://www.petastapleton.com/Evidence Based EFT Training &  Accreditation: https://www.evidencebasedeft.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/petastapleton/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrPetaStapleton
• Episode 70: A Mother–Son Conversation on Endurance, Men’s Mental Health & Growth 10.05.2026 35p

  Belinda sits down with her eldest son Hayden, just weeks after his 24th birthday and fresh off completing a 24-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental health.What started as a physical test quickly became something much deeper. Hayden opens up about pushing through pain, self-doubt, vulnerability, and the mental stories that arise when the body is exhausted and the mind is stripped back.They also explore why he took part in the Dads4Dads challenge despite not being a father, family, growing up, the influence of environment, learning through mistakes, and what it means to become proud of who you are becoming.In this episode, we cover:Why Hayden said yes to a 24-hour endurance challenge for men’s mental healthThe hardest physical and mental moments of the challengeWhat vulnerability looked like surrounded by other menLessons from Kokoda and endurance trainingHow family, environment and life experiences shaped himThe power of listening instead of fixingA raw mother–son conversation about growth, mistakes and self-prideWith Mother’s Day approaching, Belinda also puts Hayden on the spot and asks: “What do you think I’ve done well as a mum?”This episode is a reminder that hard things don’t just test us physically - they reveal who we are, what we’re carrying, and who we’re becoming.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: ⁠https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and⁠ add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 69: Adult Children Don’t Distance Themselves for No Reason 03.05.2026 18p

  In this episode, Belinda speaks to something that can feel uncomfortable… but matters.You don’t get your real parenting feedback when your kids are little. You get it later… when they have their own life, their own voice, and the choice of how much of you they want in it.And that part doesn’t happen by accident.This isn’t about being a perfect parent. It’s about something deeper - the connection, the safety, and the relationship that’s built over time… in the small moments, in how you respond, and in how you make your kids feel.Because there’s a difference between a relationship built on obligation, and one built on real connection.We explore:Why adult children don’t just “pull away for no reason”The difference between obligation and genuine connectionHow emotional safety (or lack of it) shapes long-term relationshipsThe subtle ways distance starts to build over timeWhy love alone isn’t always enough to create closenessThe role of rupture and repair in keeping connection strongWhy what’s not acknowledged often matters more than what happenedThis episode isn’t about blame. It’s about awareness.Whether you’re listening as a parent or as the adult child, it’s an invitation to look at what feels easy… what feels forced… and what might still be sitting under the surface.Because in the end, it’s not just about raising kids.It’s about the relationship that exists when they no longer need you… and whether that relationship is something that’s chosen.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: ⁠https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and⁠ add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 68: You Don’t Heal by Drinking, Numbing or Escaping Yourself 26.04.2026 18p

  In this solo episode, Belinda breaks down a post that reached over 100,000 people, not because it was controversial, but because it hit something real.We explore the difference between healing and the things that look like relief… drinking, drugs, staying busy, constant distraction, surface-level connection, and why so many people don’t realise they’re actually avoiding themselves.Because healing doesn’t happen in escape. It happens in truth, stillness, honesty, and real connection.In this episode, we explore:The difference between choosing something, and needing it to copeHow distraction becomes normal, and why so many people don’t question itWhy you can be surrounded by people and still feel disconnectedThe gap between surface-level conversations and real connectionWhy stillness feels uncomfortable, and what comes up when things go quietRelief vs healing: why one keeps you stuck and the other moves you forward“You can’t outrun it”… how unprocessed emotions continue to show upWhy people feel stuck even when it looks like they’re “doing the work”The truth about sitting with your emotions instead of numbing themHow your environment and the people around you either support your growth, or keep you where you areHonest questions to help you recognise your own patterns and behavioursIf you’ve been keeping yourself busy, distracted, or constantly reaching for something to avoid what’s underneath… this episode will help you see it clearly. And once you see your patterns… you can’t unsee them.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: ⁠https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and⁠ add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 67: The Stress That Grows You vs The Stress That Drains You 19.04.2026 19p

  In this solo episode, Belinda breaks down the difference between good stress and bad stress, and why not all stress is harmful.Your body is designed for stress. In the right amount, it helps you grow, build resilience, and expand your capacity. But when it’s constant, layered, and without recovery, it starts to drain you, dysregulate your system, and lead to burnout.This episode will help you understand the difference, recognise your own edge, and learn how to work with stress in a way that supports you, not breaks you.We explore:The difference between good stress and bad stressWhy stress itself isn’t the problemHow stress becomes harmful when it’s ongoing and without recoveryThe concept of your “edge” and building capacity over timeWhy pushing too far leads to burnout and avoiding discomfort keeps you stuckSimple ways to recognise whether stress is helping or harming youIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or constantly “on”… this will give you a clearer way to understand what’s actually going on.Because you don’t need less stress. You just need the right kind.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 66: The Best & Worst Thing for Your Nervous System: Your Environment & the People Around You 12.04.2026 19p

  In this solo episode, Belinda explores why you can be doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck. Because healing isn’t just about what you do internally, it’s also about your environment and the people around you.Your nervous system is constantly adapting to what surrounds you. So if you’re moving between moments of calm and environments that feel tense, chaotic, or unsafe… your body will keep shifting back into survival mode. This episode will help you understand why.We explore:Why you feel like you’re making progress… then slipping backHow your environment shapes your nervous system more than your intentionsThe “clean vs dirty fishbowl” conceptWhy your body is responding, not failingCo-regulation, co-dysregulation, mirror neurons, and the impact of the people around youThe difference between environments that challenge you vs drain and dysregulate youHow your internal work can start to shift your external worldPractical, realistic ways to create more safety in your everyday life, even if you can’t change your environment yetIf you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I hold onto this version of me?” this will give you a different perspective.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 65: Stop Letting the News Control Your Nervous System 05.04.2026 18p

  In this solo episode, Belinda explores how constant exposure to news, global events, and fear-based messaging is impacting your nervous system, and often without you even realising it.We’re living in a time where we’re not just informed… we’re immersed. And when your attention is constantly on chaos, uncertainty, and division, your body starts to feel like it’s living in it. This episode isn’t about ignoring the world. It’s about learning how to observe without absorbing and becoming overwhelmed.We explore:Why the world has always felt uncertain, but our consumption has changedHow constant exposure to news keeps your nervous system in a stress responseThe difference between being aware vs being emotionally consumedWhy fear-based messaging is so powerful on a dysregulated systemHow collective trauma shows up in real timeThe impact of what you focus on (and your brain’s filtering system)Why “what you consume, consumes you”Simple, practical ways to stay informed without staying in fearHow to come back to your body, your environment, and what you can actually controlIf you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, on edge, or mentally drained after scrolling or watching the news… this episode will help you understand why, and how to control the controllables so the world doesn’t feel so heavy.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 64: Small T, Big T & Everything In Between: What Trauma Really Is 29.03.2026 22p

  In this solo episode, Belinda explores what trauma really is, and why it’s often misunderstood.When most people hear the word trauma, they think of something extreme or obvious. But trauma isn’t defined by the event itself, it’s defined by how it was experienced in your body.This episode invites you to look beyond labels like “big” or “small” trauma, and instead understand how your nervous system has adapted to what you’ve lived through. Because sometimes… it’s not about what happened. It’s about what didn’t.We explore:Why trauma is about your internal experience, not just the external eventThe difference between explicit (remembered) and implicit (felt) memoryWhy many people believe “nothing happened to me”… but still feel anxious or on edgeHow trauma isn’t always about what happened, but what was missingDevelopmental, acute (shock), pre-verbal, complex, intergenerational, and collective traumaHow your nervous system adapts through fight, flight, freeze, and fawnWhy trauma is stored in the body, not always as a clear storyHow unprocessed survival responses continue to show up in adult lifeThe connection between trauma, patterns, relationships, and physical symptomsWhy awareness—not blame—is where healing beginsHow to shift from “What’s wrong with me?” to “What happened to me?”This episode explores trauma, nervous system regulation, emotional patterns, and how your past experiences continue to shape your present—often in ways you don’t consciously realise.If you’ve ever felt like “nothing bad happened” but still find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns you can’t explain… this episode will help you understand why.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 63: Burnout, Breakthroughs & Saying Yes to Yourself: A Retreat Guest’s Journey with Gemma Hudson 22.03.2026 57p

  In this episode of Beyond The Surface, Belinda is joined by Gemma Hudson, a past retreat guest who shares her journey from burnout to breakthrough.Gemma opens up about her mum leaving when she was just three, how that unconsciously shaped her independence, identity, and the way she moved through life. In her early 30s, she made the decision to become estranged from her. Eight years later, when her mum was dying, Gemma chose not to reconnect.On the outside, Gemma had built the “perfect” life - a successful corporate career and the version of success she had always been shown. But underneath, her body was sending signals she continued to ignore… until burnout forced her to stop and question it all.Through coaching, personal growth, and attending Belinda’s women’s retreat and couples retreat with her husband, Gemma began reconnecting with her intuition, her emotions, her feminine energy, and her body, and with that, a deeper sense of who she truly is.By learning to listen to herself, embracing vulnerability, and choosing to live in alignment, Gemma went on to retrain as a counsellor and coach, now supporting women in meaningful and purposeful ways.This conversation explores burnout, childhood experiences, estrangement, boundaries, unconscious patterns, and the power of coming back to yourself.If your life looks right on the outside but doesn’t feel right on the inside, this episode will resonate deeply.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Gemma:Website: https://www.qualialife.au/Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/qualia_life/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Qualia-Life/61578514086434/
• Episode 62: Understanding Human Design: Living Aligned with Emma Dunwoody 15.03.2026 55p

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with Emma Dunwoody,  Human Design expert, master coach, behaviour specialist and host of one of the most listened-to Human Design podcasts in the world.Together they explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can transform the way you live, work, parent and make decisions. Emma breaks down what Human Design actually is and how learning to live in alignment can help you stop forcing life and start trusting your own inner authority.Emma also shares her personal journey from corporate success and burnout to discovering Human Design, how it completely shifted the way she lives and works today, and why she believes focus, frequency and emotional mastery will become one of the most valuable currencies in the future. She believes the future won’t belong to the loudest voice, but the most aligned one.In this episode we explore:What Human Design is and how it reveals your unique energetic blueprintHow to make decisions by trusting your body instead of overthinking with the mindEmma’s journey from corporate success and burnout to finding alignmentWhy hustle, achievement and external validation don’t lead to true fulfilmentHow emotional mastery and alignment are shaping the future of success and personal growthIf you’ve ever felt like you’re pushing against life instead of flowing with it, this conversation will open your mind to a different way of living, working and making decisions.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Emma:Website: https://www.emmadunwoody.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_human_design_coach/
• Episode 61: Why You Can’t Make a Decision (And What It’s Really About) 08.03.2026 20p

  In this solo episode, Belinda shares why decision making can feel so difficult, and why indecision is often less about logic and more about what’s happening in the nervous system.If you’ve ever felt stuck between two choices, overthinking every outcome or constantly asking others for advice, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.We explore:Why indecision is often a nervous system protection responseDecision fatigue and why choices feel harder when you’re overwhelmedThe fear of regret and how it keeps people stuckHow perfectionism can show up as decision paralysisWhy clarity often comes after action, not before itHow small decisions help rebuild self-trustThis episode explores decision making, nervous system regulation, overcoming indecision, building self-trust, and understanding the psychology behind why making decisions can feel so hard.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
• Episode 60: From Lawyer to 8-Figure Entrepreneur: Georgie Stevenson on Manifestation, Money & Motherhood 01.03.2026 59p

  In this powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with Georgie Stevenson, founder of Naked Harvest and Rise & Conquer, to explore how she followed an internal “nudge” to walk away from a safe career as a lawyer and build multiple seven and eight-figure businesses.Georgie shares what life looked like before the success…feeling lost in her early 20s, choosing law without true alignment, and having the courage to leave security behind to follow a creative pull. What began as documenting her fitness journey online eventually evolved into launching Naked Harvest with her brother, building a female-focused supplement brand rooted in integrity, and creating a global personal development platform through Rise & Conquer.In this episode, we explore:Leaving law to follow intuition and build from scratchCreating an 8-figure wellness brand with no investorsManifestation beyond vision boards and affirmations — identity, inner work, and nervous system regulationRewriting money stories and expanding your wealth capacityHow she balances entrepreneurship, family, and motherhoodHow motherhood has shifted the way she sees lifeNavigating judgment, visibility, online growth and being one of the first “influencers”Why investing in yourself delivers the greatest return ROIIf you’ve ever felt the pull for more but questioned whether it’s possible for you, this episode will remind you that growth starts internally, and the nudges you feel are there for a reason.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Goergia:Website: https://www.riseandconquer.com.auWebsite: https://www.nakedharvestsupplements.comInstagram: @georgiestevensonConnect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau