Beyond The Surface Podcast
Beyond The Surface unravels the layers with thought-provoking conversations and uncomfortable truths, covering topics like inner child healing, breaking generational patterns, trauma, nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, conscious parenting, relationships, healthy living, and more. Hosted by internationally recognized retreat leader Belinda Anderson, who has run retreats in Australia, Bali, and Fiji for over a decade, this podcast inspires you to heal, grow, and thrive.
Episodes
Libby Trickett: The Human Behind the Gold Medals, Anxiety & Heart Attack
Belinda sits down with Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and mum of five Libby Trickett for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, mental health, anxiety, resilience and the heart attack she had just two months after giving birth to her fifth child, after her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety.Libby opens up about growing up around mental illness and addiction, bein
Perimenopause, Menopause, HRT & Weight Loss with Dr Christine Greenwood
Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than your cycle, from sleep, mood and anxiety to libido, weight, bone health and overall wellbeing.In this episode, Belinda sits down with Women’s Health GP Dr Christine Greenwood for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause and post-menopausal care. They talk about HRT, hormones, nutrition, weight loss, exercise, supplements and the health chec
Danni Duncan: From IBS & Severe Anaemia to Bowl Cancer at 39
What happens when the symptoms you’ve spent years dismissing as “normal” turn out to be something far more serious?In this episode, Belinda sits down with fitness and nutrition coach, mum of four, author and podcaster Danni Duncan to talk about her journey from body image struggles and disordered eating to rebuilding her relationship with health, and ultimately being diagnosed with bowel cancer at
Lachlan Stuart: 58 Marathons in 58 Days Was Never Just About Running
In this episode, Belinda sits down with men’s performance coach and endurance athlete Lachlan Stuart to unpack the lessons behind some extraordinary physical challenges, and the mental battles that came with them. From losing his identity after professional rugby to rebuilding his life, becoming a father and pushing himself to his limits, Lachlan shares what resilience looks like when motivation d
How You Start and End Your Day Shapes Your Life
In this solo episode, Belinda explores how the way we start and end our day influences what we think about, how we feel, what we focus on, and how what we repeatedly give our attention to doesn’t just fill our day, it shapes our life.It’s not about creating the perfect morning or evening routine. It’s about becoming more intentional about what we allow into our minds, particularly in those first a
From the Archives: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal. It’s Boundaries and Healing
There’s no new episode this week, so instead, I’m taking you back to Episode 14, the most-listened-to episode of Beyond The Surface. It’s a short one at just 14 minutes, and if you enjoy it and want more, there’s a Part 2 in Episode 42: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal Part 2: Healing, Boundaries & Brave Decisions.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs
Episode 86: Understanding Pain & How to Train Smarter with Nick McCallum
In this episode, Belinda sits down with coach Nick McCallum, owner of Outlier Performance, to unpack a different way of looking at pain, training and movement, and why understanding joint position, posture and the way we train can make such a difference to how our bodies move, function and feel.Nick shares his perspective on back pain, pelvic control, stretching, glute and posterior-chain strength
Episode 85: Alcohol-Free, Cancer-Free and Reinventing Yourself in Midlife
In 2019, Kathryn Elliott’s life changed completely. Within six weeks, she stopped drinking after decades of binge drinking and was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer. In this episode, Kathryn shares how sobriety and cancer became the catalyst for a much deeper transformation. We talk about her relationship with alcohol, facing her own mortality, leaving a 22-year marriage, rebuilding her life
Episode 84: Domestic Violence and Emotional Abuse: Recognising the Signs
Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, drug use and stalking.Belinda sits down with Lauren Jane, founder of Find My Wild, to have an important and honest conversation about domestic violence and emotional abuse.For years, Lauren was in an abusive relationship without recognising that what she was experiencing was domestic violence. She shares
Episode 83: Motherless at 7, Breast Cancer at 20, Learning to Rebuild Yourself
Belinda sits down with Bianca Innes to discuss resilience, grief and rebuilding yourself after life-changing adversity.At four years old, Bianca’s mother left the family after struggling with alcoholism and depression. Three years later, when Bianca was just seven, her mother passed away, leaving her to be raised by her dad and older brother.At just 20, Bianca became the youngest person in Austral
Episode 82: Families Don’t Heal Because Everyone Shows Up for Dinner
In this solo episode, Belinda explores one of the biggest misconceptions about family relationships: that talking again, showing up for family dinners, or smiling for the family photo means healing has happened.Real healing isn’t about avoiding difficult conversations or pretending the past never happened. It’s about acknowledging hurt, rebuilding trust, and understanding the difference between re
Episode 81: Find Ya Feet Founder Tommy Herschell on One Conversation That Can Change a Life
Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, alcohol misuse and mental health struggles. In this episode, Belinda sits down with Tommy Herschell, founder of Find Ya Feet, a not-for-profit organisation delivering mental health and resilience workshops to schools, sporting clubs, workplaces and communities across Australia. This conversation was inspired by the unexpected ripple ef
Episode 80: Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny: The Truth About Epigenetics
Why can two people experience similar childhoods, do similar healing work, make similar lifestyle changes, and yet have completely different experiences when it comes to stress, anxiety, burnout, energy and recovery?In this episode, Belinda sits down with epigenetic longevity strategist Chris Barnes to explore how our genes, biology and environment influence the way we experience stress, anxiety,
Episode 79 : Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife: What’s Happening to Your Body
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 conn
Episode 78: Surrogacy, Neurodivergence & Parenting Differently
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 so
Episode 77: Regulate Your Nervous System & Stop Overthinking with a Mental Health Occupational Therapist
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 poin
Episode 76: Breast Cancer, BRCA1, Lupus, Childhood Abuse & Healing
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
Episode 75: Surviving a Tsunami, Breast Implant Illness, Body Image & IVF with Nicole Peterson
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 di
Episode 74: I Was a Stay-at-Home Mum Who Accidentally Built a 7-Figure Business
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 th
Episode 73: Better Men, Better Dads with Dads4Dads Founder Johnnie Bedford
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 th
Episode 72: Equine Therapy: How Horses Mirror Your Nervous System & Emotional State
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, peopl
Episode 71: The Science Behind EFT Tapping with Dr Peta Stapleton
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
Episode 70: A Mother–Son Conversation on Endurance, Men’s Mental Health & Growth
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 als
Episode 69: Adult Children Don’t Distance Themselves for No Reason
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,
Episode 68: You Don’t Heal by Drinking, Numbing or Escaping Yourself
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
Episode 67: The Stress That Grows You vs The Stress That Drains You
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 unde
Episode 66: The Best & Worst Thing for Your Nervous System: Your Environment & the People Around You
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
Episode 65: Stop Letting the News Control Your Nervous System
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 abo
Episode 64: Small T, Big T & Everything In Between: What Trauma Really Is
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
Episode 63: Burnout, Breakthroughs & Saying Yes to Yourself: A Retreat Guest’s Journey with Gemma Hudson
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
Episode 62: Understanding Human Design: Living Aligned with Emma Dunwoody
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 a
Episode 61: Why You Can’t Make a Decision (And What It’s Really About)
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
Episode 60: From Lawyer to 8-Figure Entrepreneur: Georgie Stevenson on Manifestation, Money & Motherhood
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 havin
Episode 59: If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes: Why You Stay Stuck
In this solo episode, Belinda explores the powerful truth behind the phrase “If nothing changes, nothing changes.You say you want change, but find yourself repeating the same patterns, reactions, and choices.Belinda explains why change feels hard and not from a motivation or “just think positive” lens, but from a nervous system and subconscious perspective.Because change isn’t just a mindset shift
Episode 58: Healing Beyond Childhood Sexual Abuse: Caroline Brunne’s Story of Survival, Estrangement & Purpose with Therapy Dog Louie
Trigger warning: This episode discusses childhood sexual abuse, incest, trauma, and healing which may be confronting or activating for some listeners. Please listen with care.In this deeply vulnerable and powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with trauma survivor, author, advocate, and breathwork facilitator Caroline Brunne, alongside her award-winning therapy Border Collie Louie, recently name
Episode 57: Ryan Girdler: From NRL Legend to Media, Business & Men’s Mentor
In this episode, Belinda is joined by former NRL player, media personality and men’s wellness facilitator Ryan Girdler for an honest conversation about men’s mental health, identity, pressure, and what real transformation actually looks like.Ryan shares his “that was then, this is now” story from professional football and public success to the quieter, more confronting inner work that followed. Th
Episode 56: Emotional Regulation: The Missing Piece in a Healthy Mindset with Jess Cameron
In this episode, Belinda is joined by mindset and relationship coach Jess Cameron for a deeply honest conversation about self-leadership, emotional regulation, and why mindset work alone doesn’t create lasting change.They explore what really keeps people stuck. Jess shares insights from her work with individuals and international companies as Head Performance Coach, unpacking why growth isn’t abou
Episode 55: Your Perception of Me Is a Reflection of You. My Reaction to You is an Awareness of Me.
Belinda shares this statement on retreat, and every time, someone asks her to repeat it. In this episode, Belinda unpacks what it really means to live by this, and how it can change the way you move through relationships, feedback, judgment, and conflict.What You’ll Discover in This Episode:Why two people can experience the same situation in completely different ways.How people see you through the
Episode 54: Not Everyone Is For You. And You’re Not For Everyone
Some people are meant to walk with you for a season, a chapter, or a version of you. Growth, healing, and evolution change not just who you are, but who you show up as. And when that happens, not everyone can or will come with you.In this episode, Belinda explores what it really means to outgrow friendships, clients, circles, and old versions of yourself. This isn’t about ego, cutting people off,
Episode 53: Darcy Cogdale: The Choices That Took Me to Jail and the Ones That Changed My Life
Content warning: This episode discusses addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or support line in your area. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.Labelled “the fat kid” growing up, Darcy never felt like he belonged. Food became his first coping mechanism, followed by drugs at a young
Episode 52: You’re Breathing… But Are You Actually Breathing Well?
We’re born breathing, yet many of us breathe in a way that keeps the body stuck in stress.In this episode, Belinda explores why how you breathe matters, and how your breath directly affects the nervous system, emotional regulation, and the body’s ability to feel safe.You’ll learn why shallow, fast breathing keeps the body in survival mode, the benefits of nasal breathing and tongue position, the r
Episode 51: Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail And What Actually Creates Lasting Change
As we head into the New Year, there’s a message everywhere: New Year. New You. It sounds motivating, but for most people, it doesn’t last.Only 8% of people actually succeed with their New Year’s resolutions. And it’s not because they’re lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. It’s because resolutions are built on hope, not on habits, and real change requires much more than motivation.In this episode, Bel
Episode 50: Here’s Why You Become Like the People Around You
Who you spend time with shapes everything, your habits, your choices, your stress, your growth, and your sense of self. In this episode, Belinda explains why your nervous system mirrors the people and environments around you, not because you’re weak, but because this is how humans are wired.You’ll learn why some people feel regulating and expansive, while others leave you dysregulated, drained, or
Episode 49: Christmas, Family Pressure & Choosing What’s Right for You
In this episode, Belinda speaks honestly about something many people quietly struggle with: Christmas isn’t always joyful, magical, or easy. For some, it’s a season of connection and celebration, but for others, it brings pressure, obligation, old family roles, and a nervous system that goes into survival mode.If the holidays feel heavy or emotionally complicated for you, this episode will help yo
Episode 48: Your Childhood Isn’t Over, It Lives In Your Nervous System
In this episode, Belinda takes you deep into one of the most important and often misunderstood truths about healing: your childhood didn’t end when you grew up, it lives in your nervous system.Whether you overthink, shut down, people-please, avoid conflict, struggle with boundaries, or feel “too much” or “not enough,” this episode will help you understand why, and more importantly, what you can do
Episode 47: Redefining Women’s Healthcare with Dr Donna Tanchev, Founder of Her Medical
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Dr Donna Tanchev, a woman reshaping what women’s healthcare can look and feel like. Donna is the founder and principal GP of Her Medical, a women-centred clinic on the Gold Coast that feels more like a spa than a traditional doctor’s surgery —a pink building, soft curtains, warm spaces, and thoughtful design. At the heart of it all is genuine care for every
Episode 46: Hormonal Harmony: Women’s Health at Every Life Stage with Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka
In this episode, Belinda sits down with two of Australia’s most respected voices in women’s health, Dr Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka. With over 70 years of combined experience, and after the success of their first book How to Be Well, they have just launched their second book, Hormonal Harmony: A Woman’s Guide to Puberty, Fertility, Menopause and Beyond.We explore:Why stress is the number one dis
Episode 45: At 29, Pregnant with Triplets, Ashleigh Conwell Became a Widow
In this deeply moving conversation, Belinda sits down with Ashleigh Conwell, widow, solo mum to triplets, and founder of Yellow Falcon to share a story of unimaginable loss, resilience, and rebuilding a life with purpose.At just 29 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with triplets, Ashleigh’s world changed forever when her husband, Matt left for his usual morning run and never came home. He was hit by
Episode 44: From Psychology to Kinesiology - Hayley Mason on School Pressure, Burnout & Redefining Success in Your 20s
In this heartfelt conversation, Belinda sits down with Hayley Mason, a 25-year-old Neuro-Linguistic Kinesiologist, Reiki Practitioner, Psychology graduate, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Facilitator whose wisdom far exceeds her years.Hayley shares her journey from being a high-achieving student chasing grades and external validation to experiencing burnout from the pressure she put on herself.
Episode 43: From Stage 4 Lung Cancer to Remission & Renewal with Acupuncturist Dr. Robin Tim So
In this episode, Belinda sits down with someone who’s played a huge role in her life and her family’s healing journey, Dr. Robin Tim So.Robin is a registered acupuncturist with over 44 years in practice, known for the way he sees and understands the body far beyond symptoms. He’s also an Integrative Cancer Coach, guiding others through their own healing after walking that path himself.In 2020, Rob
Episode 42: Can Addiction Become a Gift? How Julia Rangiheuea Turned Her Pain into Purpose
In this episode of Beyond the Surface, Belinda sits down with Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking, one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing podcasts on sobriety and addiction, with over 1 million downloads in its first year.Julia has turned her own journey through addiction and recovery into a movement that’s breaking shame and helping everyday people feel seen, heard, and less alone.
Episode 41: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal Part 2: Healing, Boundaries & Brave Decisions
In this episode, Belinda revisits her most viral and talked-about conversation, Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal It’s Boundaries and Healing an episode that reached millions, climbed to the top of the charts, and opened a floodgate of stories, pain, and hope.Now, she’s diving deeper.You’ll learn what estrangement really is (and isn’t), why adult children create distance, and how to find healing even wh
Episode 40: Sound as Medicine: Healing, Grief & Motherhood with Seriya Cutbush
In this episode, Belinda sits down with the radiant and heart-led Seriya Cutbush, co-founder of Sound Healing Australia.Seriya shares her unique journey from growing up with a Yogi as mum and living between Byron Bay and ashrams in India, to navigating grief, a near-death experience, to stepping into motherhood and building a life rooted in sound, frequency, spirituality, and presence.You’ll hear
Episode 39: Breaking Free from Survival Mode: Practical Tools for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn
Ever snapped at someone and thought, “Why did I do that?” Found yourself overworking to the point of exhaustion? Gone numb or disconnected when life felt too much? Or saying yes when you really wanted to say no, just to keep the peace? These are all signs your nervous system has slipped into survival mode.In this episode, Belinda breaks down the four stress responses, fight, flight, freeze, and fa
Episode 38: Birth as Ceremony: Reclaiming Power & Trusting Your Body with Doula Meaghan Amor
What if birth wasn’t just something that happened to you, but a ceremony, a rite of passage, and a deeply empowering experience?Belinda is joined by Meaghan Amor , doula, educator, ceremonial healer, and founder of A Place Called Birth. With over three decades of experience, Meaghan has supported women and their partners through birth, postpartum, and beyond.You’ll hear about:What a doula really d
Episode 37: Triggers: What They Really Mean
In this solo episode Belinda dives into something we all experience - triggers.You know those moments when someone says or does something and suddenly you’re in a full-body reaction? Maybe you shut down. Maybe you lash out. Maybe you spiral inside yourself. We often think the person or the situation is the problem, but really, they’re just pressing on something that’s already inside us.In this ep
Episode 36: Judgement: How to Stop Letting It Hold You Back
In this solo episode Belinda dives into a weight we all carry - judgement.Here’s the truth: you’ll be judged if you do, and you’ll be judged if you don’t. And yet, judgement is one of the biggest things that keeps us small. It silences us, makes us second-guess ourselves, and holds us back from showing up fully.Belinda unpacks why judgement is often more about the person giving it than the one rec
Episode 35: Kieran Foran: NRL Great on Success, Struggles & Starting Over
Content warning: This episode talks about addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or support line in your area. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.After nearly two decades on the rugby league field, Kieran Foran has announced his retirement. With over 300 NRL games, a premiership, an
Episode 34: Trevor Hendy: From Winning at All Costs to Winning on All Levels
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Trevor Hendy, six-time Australian Ironman Champion, four-time World Champion, and Australian Sporting Hall of Fame inductee. Trevor isn’t just a champion - he’s an icon. But as he reveals, his greatest lessons came not only from winning, but from discovering flow, connection, and meaning beyond competition.Trevor shares the deeply personal story of losing hi
Episode 33: AJ Williams: From Public Housing, DV, Alcoholic Parents & Abandonment to 8-Figure Entrepreneur
Belinda sits down with AJ Williams, a man who has transformed a turbulent past into an extraordinary life. AJ shares with raw honesty how living in public housing, surviving domestic violence, growing up with alcoholic parents, and being abandoned shaped him, and how he consciously chose to break generational cycles. From professional sport to founding Revel Saunas & Ice Baths, AJ reveals the
Episode 32: Davey Lloyd: From Party Boy, Addiction, Reality TV to Sobriety & Peace
In this deeply personal and powerful conversation, Belinda sits down with Davey Lloyd, who you might recognize from The Bachelor and Bachelor in Paradise. But today’s episode, we’re talking about much more than reality TV.For nearly two decades, drugs, drinking, and the “tradie party boy” lifestyle became his mask — the confidence to be the fun one, the life of the party — all while unconsciously
Episode 31: Beyond Medicine: Rewriting Success & Finding Alignment with Skye Swift
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Skye Swift, a pharmacist, pharmacy owner, and subconscious transformation facilitator who helps high-performing individuals overcome internal stress and subconscious blocks to live with more alignment, vitality, and purpose.Skye shares the pivotal moment she realised something was missing – standing in her pharmacy, noticing that her customers’ chronic condi
Episode 30: Redefining Success & Living Off Grid with Sophie Kovic
In this episode of Beyond the Surface, Belinda sits down with Sophie Kovic, the founder of Seed & Sprout – one of Australia’s largest and most loved sustainability brands. What started as a search for a plastic-free lunchbox for her son turned into a thriving eco-conscious business, and a movement that’s inspired thousands of households to live more sustainably.Sophie’s story isn’t just about
Episode 29: How to Balance Your Hormones with Naturopath Meah Robertson
Tired but wired? Bloated for no reason? Foggy, moody, low in energy and being told it’s “just stress,” “just age,” or “just how it is now”? This episode is for you.Belinda sits down with Clinical Naturopath and founder of Fem21 (and more recently Man21), Meah Robertson, a leading voice in natural hormone health who’s helped thousands of women and men feel more balanced, energised, and connected to
Episode 28: Not Toxic – Just Wounded: The Truth About Masculine & Feminine Energies
We’ve normalised calling everything toxic, especially when it comes to masculine and feminine energy. But what if, in many cases, what we’re labelling as toxic… is actually just wounded?In this solo episode, Belinda unpacks the real difference between toxic behaviour and wounded energy, and how those patterns play out in our relationships, parenting, leadership, and everyday life.We all carry both
Episode 27: From Addiction to Awakening: The Soul33 Story with Corey “Soul” Vogt
Content warning: This episode contains discussions about addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a mental health professional or support line in your area. In Australia, you can contact Lifeline at 13 11 14.In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Belinda sits down with Corey Vogt now known as Soul 33 as he shares his transformat
Episode 26: From Welfare to Millionaire: The Power of Manifestation
In this inspiring episode, Belinda sits down with Sandy Forster, a single mum who went from $100K in debt and living on welfare, to building a multimillion-dollar business.Sandy’s story is one of personal transformation, not through luck or privilege, but through inner work, energetic alignment, and a deep passion and understanding of The Law of Attraction. She rewired her thinking, embodied the w
Episode 25: The Mother Wound: Grieving What You Never Had
Some wounds are invisible, but their effects aren’t.Maybe being around your mother brings comfort… or maybe it brings anxiety. Maybe she was there, but not really there. Maybe you’ve spent your adult life trying to get from others what she couldn’t give you.In today’s honest and deeply compassionate solo episode, Belinda opens up a conversation many have been quietly longing for: The Mother Wound,
Episode 24: What Sobriety Gave Me That Alcohol Never Could
What if the very thing helping you “hold it all together” was also quietly pulling you apart?In this powerful and deeply honest conversation, Belinda sits down with Georgie Irvine — a wife, mother, coach, and founder of Thrivalist Sobriety — to share a story that many live, but few speak out loud.From teenage parties to nightly wine while folding laundry, Georgie’s relationship with alcohol was hi
Episode 23: The Body Remembers What the Mind Forgets
Have you ever cried over something small and felt, deep down, it wasn’t really about that moment? Or felt your heart race, your shoulders tense, or your stomach twist — without understanding why?In today’s powerful solo episode, Belinda explores the profound truth that many of us intuitively sense but haven’t had the words to articulate: the body remembers what the mind forgets.She unpacks how tra
Episode 22: Nervous System Expert Breaks Down Trauma, Regulation & Real Healing
In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Beyond The Surface, Belinda sits down with Jessica Maguire — physiotherapist turned nervous system educator, trauma-informed practitioner, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Vagus Nerve Program and the Nervous System Certification Course.Jessica opens up about her profound journey through grief, including the devastating loss of both her brothers, and
Episode 21: Swapping Tools: From Construction to Conscious Living
Once a carpenter, Matty Rainbow now helps people build something even more meaningful — their inner world. In this soulful and honest conversation, Belinda sits down with Matty — a Sound Healer, Reiki Master, Kinesiologist, and co-founder of Sound Healing Australia — to explore what it really means to rewrite your story.Matty grew up surrounded by alcohol and drug abuse, physical violence, and rac
Episode 20: Bedtime Meditation: Let Go & Drift Into Rest
The day is done. There’s nothing left to do. No one needs anything from you right now. You’ve done enough. Now, it’s time to let go of the day and drift into rest.This short, simple and powerful guided meditation will help you unwind, release any lingering tension, and prepare your body and mind for a peaceful night’s sleep. With gentle breathwork, calming body movements, and moments of reflection
Episode 19: The Power of Words – Why They Matter and How They Impact You
Have you ever truly listened to the words you speak—or the ones you whisper to yourself when no one else is around?In this episode, we explore the unseen power of language—how every word you choose shapes your nervous system, your identity, and the way you experience life.From “I AM” statements to the posts you share online—your words aren’t just expressions. They’re instructions. They teach your
Episode 18: Morning Meditation & Somatic Movement – Start Your Day Right
Before you reach for your phone to scroll…before the world asks anything of you…This moment is yours.How you start your day is how you live your day. And I’m here to help you start it right.This short but powerful morning practice is designed to help you begin your day with presence, intention, and connection. Combining gentle breathwork, grounding meditation, and somatic movement, this episode wi
Episode 17: From Grief to Love Again – The Story of Two Young Widowed Parents
In this deeply moving conversation, Belinda sits down with Kate and Scott, two young widowed parents who found unexpected love after unimaginable loss.Kate lost her husband Rick suddenly in 2018 — the very next day, she found out she was pregnant. Scott lost his wife Kristy in 2022 after a five-year battle with cancer. While their experiences of grief were different — one sudden, one prolonged — b
Episode 16: From Numb & Burned Out to Embodied & Empowered – A Journey of Feminine Awakening
In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Belinda is joined by Rachel O’Brien—former Executive General Manager of a $7B travel company turned speaker, writer, and founder of Goddess in the Boardroom. On the surface, Rachel was thriving—leading 5,000 people, hitting huge milestones, living the high life and building a career many would dream of. Behind the scenes, she was quietly burning out. Th
Episode 15: The Hidden Struggle Behind Success: Living as a High-Functioning Addict.
Episode Summary:In this raw and revealing episode of Beyond the Surface, Belinda welcomes Katharine McLean - a woman whose journey from addiction to awakening is both sobering and inspiring. With four years of sobriety under her belt, Katharine courageously shares her story of hitting rock bottom and the powerful transformation that followed.Together, they explore what life looked like as a high-f
Episode 14: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal – It’s Boundaries and Healing
Have you ever felt torn between your wellbeing and loyalty to your family? Or struggled with the decision to choose peace over obligation?You’re not alone—and you’re not wrong for wanting safety, healing, and boundaries.This short but impactful episode covers the complexities of adult-child/parent estrangement—a topic that’s more common than most people realise, yet rarely talked about without sha
Episode 13 – As You Grow, You’ll Outgrow People
As you grow, shift, and evolve, you may start to feel like you no longer fit in the same spaces or relationships you once did. It can be confusing and even painful—but it’s also completely normal. In this episode, I’m exploring what it means to outgrow people, why it happens, and how to navigate the discomfort that often comes with it.Whether you’re noticing distance in friendships, feeling misali
