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Purpose Balance & Burnout is no more! Have a listen to find out why and where we are headed from here.To connect with me, head toInstagram: @aromanosishttps://www.aromanosis.com.auSupport the show

In this episode our special guest, Victoria Volk (author, grief recovery specialist, reiki master) and myself discuss grief, how it shows up in our live and why we need to learn to perceive and work with grief in a new way if we are to move forward in life. Victoria is a phenomenal practitioner and we are very excited to have her joining us next week for our Aromanosis Workshop where she will be taking us through a Grief Healing Experience with an Aromanosis flair. To gain FREE access to the LIVE Zoom Workshop, simply join either my or Victoria's email list and on the 14th Sep 2020 and we will email you the link on Monday the 13th Sep.www.michellemarsh.com.au/grief-healing-experience (@happymemichelle)www.theunleashedheart.com (@theunleashedheart)Support the show

I think about all that is going on and that has been going on for the past year and it seems almost overwhelming. And there is one thought that always keeps me going when I wonder if my aspirations are too much…. “There is always a way you just have to find it.” This is a mantra I have said since I was a kid. I have no idea where it came from but I can look back and see it is my cure to any limiting beliefs that come my way (either internally or from someone else). And this is what we are talking about today. So let’s dive into what a limiting belief is before coming back round to this mantra and how it can help you.Support the show

Creativity isn't about producing something pretty. It's not about the end product at all. Creativity is an energy that you align with, a certain head space where you are open and receptive. To tap into this creative force you need to step onto the connection bridge. Anyone can do it and in this episode I talk about how you can too.@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auwww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Yin and Yang. Light and dark. We need contrast to appreciate the light. We need opposites for balance to occur. Opposing forces keep our world from falling apart. Eternal sunny days may sound lovely but we need the rain. The rain is our dark moments, the emotions we don't want. And yet the rain is a vital ingredient that allows the earth to flourish when the sun comes out. We need our shadow selves and yet we lock this aspect away when others are around. We even lock it away from ourselves. We act almost as if this aspect of ourselves is a distorted family member locked in a closet because we are ashamed and embarrassed of the way he acts and presents himself. Yet the shadow self is worthy on so many levels and today we are talking about why and how you can embrace and even be proud of him. I spoke of a coin. Light on one side. Shadow the other. One embraced and the other ignored and shunned. But it is the same coin. And every coin is a gift. Sometimes a coin is presented to us with the light side. We grab it, hold it near and usually are happy to show the world. But most times we are presented coins with shadow showing. We cower from it. Disgusted with what we just saw in ourselves and we try to throw it away. But it is our coin and cannot be discarded and so it returns. Eventually we shove it in the bottom of our back packs to carry round as the burden we see it as. What if we took the time to learn to flip the coin and see the other side? Imagine if all the negativity you see in you could in fact be gifts that you have not harnessed yet? The shadow self is a gift. ..................................................................www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show

I remember when I first started  learning about my intuition… or even that I had one! I was a teenager and I loved the idea of something smarter than me guiding me. But I had no idea how to even reach for it. I was completely disconnected and it felt like someone handing me a book written in Spanish and saying now read this and understand it. I don't know Spanish and even though I might hold that book and look at the words with true desire in my heart to understand, there is no way I could. Tapping into intuition, honestly felt like that back then. In the beginning I was trying to jump straight to full understanding, loud and clear... But, if I want to read that Spanish book, first I will need to go elsewhere to learn and practice before being able to understand the Spanish text. It's the same with your intuition. First you need to learn and practice and then over time you will get better and your intuition will become clearer to you.So if you are brand new on this journey and have the desire to be more intuitive, but no idea how to move forward, just know that you CAN move forward and today, we are talking about HOW you can do that. www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice@happymemichelleSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Apocalypse: a "revelation", "an unveiling or unfolding of things not previously known and which could not be known apart from the unveiling."Many say we are in an apocalypse right now, and I would have to agree. The world is not coming to an end but the veil is being lifted and all the things that where hidden or easy to ignore are now coming into the spotlight…. And it is uncomfortable. And it’s painful.  But just because a festering wound is covered up, doesn’t mean it isn’t there. As we uncover these wounds in our society and our world, we are exposing them and allowing the opportunity for healing to begin. Some wounds are bigger and deeper than others and as such, will take a longer time and more resources than others. It is not the world apocalypse that I want to talk about today however. Today, I want to talk about our internal apocalypse, because without the internal apocalypse happening, the wounds that are exposed in our external world will not heal. Our routines were shaken up in recent months, many of us have found the veil lifted on all manner of false beliefs and patterns. And with this happening, many have hungered for normal life to resume so that they can busy themselves and forget what came up in the quiet that was enforced on them. This is not a good thing. With life now returning to some semblance of normality, we run the risk of stalling the internal apocalypse that has begun…. And in my eyes that is a missed opportunity for healing and thus creating a better life for ourselves on the other side of this apocalypse. @happymemichellewww.michellemarsh.com.au Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Do you love and respect yourself enough to stand up and celebrate what you have accomplished?And if so, do you love and respect yourself enough to be OK and even enjoy the seasons where you are not productive?There are seasons of life and we cycle through them whether we like it or not.There are seasons of hustle, action, productivity and creative output and then seasons of introspection, hermitting and incubation. There are seasons of wins and successes and there are seasons of failure and difficult learnings.All seasons are equally important and necessary in the support of its counterpart. And YET..... we tend to value some over the others. We shy away from the darker seasons, afraid to fully surrender to them.To love yourself wholly, is to love yourself during all of the seasons through the cycles you live..Our next Aromanosis Workshop is all about Self Love and how your unique connection. Head to www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice for more informationSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

What is emotional release anyway and why should we invest our precious time in it?The answer is simple (sort of). Which would you prefer? Your emotional baggage surfacing on your own terms.... Or at some unexpected time when your body can't contain it any longer? I know which one I choose! In this episode you will learn all things about Emotional Release, what it is and how you can shape it to be emotional relief. Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

I am sitting outside, wrapped in blankets as I do my morning meditation. I feel pretty content. I am excited, optimistic and full of quiet hope for what is evolving in this beautiful world of ours. We are in changing times and my work is to remain balanced, grounded and to keep my head from being influenced too much from the extreme opinions on a range of topics, which have much energy behind them right now.  I also feel a whisper in my ear to share this awareness with those ready to listen. Clarity and truth are what I seek to perceive and to keep the knowledge front and centre that everything put out into the world goes through the filter of that person’s beliefs and that I also receive through a filter of my own bias.  As autonomous human beings we need to give ourselves the time to sort our thoughts and beliefs and to ask the questions Is this true?  Could the opposite be true?  The way I feel about this thing…. Is it because of how I truly feel or have I taken on board someone else’s agenda? In this week’s episode of Purpose Balance & Burnout I am asking you the question, Is your mind your own or are your thoughts and beliefs influenced by others? www.michellemarsh.com.au@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show

When I asked in our Aromanosis group about what subjects everyone is interested in, there was an overwhelming response that Abundance Mindset was a topic that is wanted. I have to tell you, this makes my heart so so glad! Because two years ago, the importance mindset plays on our external realities was not really a mainstream subject. In our current reality, however, more and more of us are waking up and taking back control over our minds and lives. In this episode I dig into what it means to have either a scarcity or abundance mindset and by the end of it, I want you to have a really good idea of where you sit on the sliding scale of abundance and scarcity. For information on our Aromanosis Practice Groupwww.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practiceConnect with me on SM @happymemichelleEmail info@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

If you ask me, learning about yourself is the most important thing you can do, in fact I would argue that it is a big part of why we are here on this earth living this life. Personal development is about learning how to go within, what is within, how to change what is within and THEN creating change in our external realities. https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice/@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Anyone else feeling slightly discombobulated at times?... Yep me too! My brain has been full, scattered and generally overwhelmed even though there is no immediate threat to myself or family right now. A few days ago, I leant into my feelings and reframed ‘discombobulated me’ into something much lighter and more effective.Eventshttps://michellemarsh.com.au/category/events/Support the show

Why are we all so afraid to be ourselves? This is the biggest fear I see time and time again. And I get it because I have felt it too and releasing it was both the most terrifying thing I have ever done as well as the most liberating. There is a lightness that comes about when you make a firm decision to never act in a certain way or be a certain thing for fear of someone else not approving. I used to think I would turn into an assehole if I stopped caring about the approval of others. But the beautiful thing is that the exact opposite occurred as now, if I do or say something for someone else, it is purely because I want to make them feel good. I want to lift them. I want to give. It comes from a place of complete heart with no strings attached.  It is very easy to get into a cycle of resentment when we are basing our lives on the approval of others. It’s easy, when in this state, to give and then have words running through your mind about how unappreciated you are. Or perhaps you give and then you feel like you have fallen short. One of the best lessons I learned was that you can never dance well enough to someone else's tune so it is impossible to keep them happy no matter how hard you try. Thus you might as well give up and dance to your own tune. You will find when you do this, others are attracted to you, because ultimately we all want to feel the freedom to be ourselves.  Why are we so afraid then? Why do we feel naked? It comes down to us humans being sociable creatures. We need to feel like we belong. It is hard wired into us. The problem arises when we find ourselves in a culture or group where our true self is different from what the “norm” is. And it is easy to believe the whole world is full of people just like those surrounding you up till now. Here is the fun part though. There are people just like you. Your crew is out there, somewhere in this world and when you embrace who you are, you will find it easier to find them. Right now, if you are dancing to someone else's tune, if one of your true “crew” walked by, they would not recognise you as being like them. Be brave, be bold. And step out as yourself and you will soon discover that you are not alone for long.  My challenge to you this week is to delve into who you are and ask yourself how you can be more uniquely you? .Why we want to fit inhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/brainstorm/201607/we-all-want-fit-in.@happymemichelleinfo@michellemarsh.com.auwww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show

Journaling for self improvement is an extremely effective technique. Today we are talking about why and how it has become an integral part of my practice and how you can can use it to improve your life too.Find me at www.michellemarsh.com.auFollow and interact with me at @happymemichelle Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

While we may be constricted within our abilities to move around, interact, work and run businesses, there is still so much we can do. I see this theme of giving over control most strongly in our personal health. We are all concerned…. And yet, what foods are cleared from the aisles of our supermarkets? Certainly not the ones that are going to improve and aid our health. And what proactive steps are we taking to make our immune system strong?  Avoidance of this virus seems to be the only measure that is being spoken about. And it is a good measure to take. BUT… What if you happen to get it???? The chances are pretty high that eventually it will come your way. Do you know what your best chances of a quick recovery are?... It is your body’s ability to react effectively. It is your immune system’s health. And who is talking about this? I want to invite you to be honest with yourself on how you are proactively looking after your family’s health? Are you allowing the the change we are experiencing to smother you and thus feeding your family processed junk? Or are you seeing the change as motivation to change the way you eat and consume? If you don’t know where to start, start with the gut. My guest this week on the Purpose Balance and Burnout Podcast is Naturopath Maria Arora and the knowledge and guidance she shares in this episode will set you on the path to good health and thus improved immunity. I promise you, you won’t regret listening. Please share with loved ones who might be struggling and afraid right now. We haven’t lost control... There is much power if we choose to wield it. If you are in need of support or just want to make sure you are as healthy as you can get check out her new online consulting starting from only $30 per session (her initial consult is usually over $100!).🙌 For those of you who have seen Maria before, please comment below and tell us about your experience. 🥰 👉Here are a few words from Maria: "While the universe is busy changing things around I have been busy creating things ! I have put together a program to support people while trying to stay on top of things. The focus is on health at all levels and despite it will follow certain steps it will be tailored to the participants needs . Have a look below for more details. It will be run on line."Maria's website: https://www.aurorahealingcodes.com/perthgoodskinclinic@gmail.comFollow Michelle on Social @happymemichelle Support the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

What kind of person are you? And who do you want to be? How long have you spent on these questions?With everything going on in the world right now, it is more important than ever to know ourselves.... Because you have gifts you don't even know about yet.... And you are going to need them to thrive.... Your family is going to need them... And it's quite possible that the world is going to need them too.Let's stop hiding from ourselves and look within... You might be pleasantly surprised what you find..Facebook & Instagram @happymemichellewww.michellemarsh.com.auSupport the show

"In order to change the world, we must first change the conversation around grief and make it normal..." - Victoria Volk (Grief Recovery Method Specialist)We have all experienced grief and most of us carry it with us through life, continually adding to our load, too afraid to face and process the pain.Today's guest is Victoria Volk and she teaches us that, "Grief is anything we wish were different, better or more and is the loss of hope, dreams and expectations."In other words, we are all adding to our "grief load" on a fairly regular basis and if we don't learn to process it, then our burden will significantly impact our lives.I begin this episode with a description of essential oils we can use for supporting grief, including the blends Trauma Life, Aroma Life, Release and Acceptance. You can find Victoria at:https://www.theunleashedheart.com/@theunleashedheartVictoria's book is, "The Guided Heart" and you can find it at https://www.amazon.com.au/Guided-Heart-Through-Finding-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B075MZ2CCFDownload your FREE Aromanosis MP3 at www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosisSupport the show (https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromanosis-practice)

Do you want to step into this "woo" that everyone is talking about?... Assuming you know what the woo is! When we talk about the "woo" we are not talking about religion, we are instead talking about energy, spirituality and the mystic which you can be any religion to tap into (or none at all).Alex Bawden stepped into this world after a childhood far from anything woo. She talks about the life experiences that led her on this journey and how you can find your path too.You can find Alex @apurefuture for all your essential oil, low tox, reiki and healing needs (I can personally testify as to how amazing her healing and guidance are).And you can find the Aroma Hypnosis MP3 download (soon to be called Aromanosis!) at  https://michellemarsh.com.au/aromahypnosis/@happymemichellewww.michellemarsh.com.au Support the show

What would your days be like if no-one were watching you? What would you do with your time? Who would you be? What would you dare think about? Our ego loves an audience, so when we take the audience out of the equation we are left with only with ourselves…. Our deepest heart’s desires and who we truly are when you peel away all the layers.  There used to be a part of me afraid that if I didn’t have an audience I would do nothing at all…. And if that’s the truth then what kind of person did it make me? I spent a lot of time trying to convince myself that there is no way I would turn into a lazy slob (my biggest fear) but no amount of “Michelle you care too much to do nothing” placated the part asking the question. Then one day the thought popped into my mind…. Why do I think it is NOT OK to do nothing? Could the opposite be true? Could doing nothing truly be OK? If no-one is watching, then why do I care if I am lazy? If no-one is watching then if I eat chocolate all day long in just my underwear no-one can judge. And if I don’t care about the judgement of others then what is my reason for judging myself so harshly?.... Or even at all? Eventually, I sat up and realised….. Like I actually sat up when I realised this (I thought it was important you knew that!)... If no-one is watching then I have full permission to be whoever I want to be.It took failure for me to understand this freedom. In episode 29 of Purpose Balance & Burnout I tell my story of how it evolved. www.michellemarsh.com.au/aromahypnosissocial media @happymemichelleSupport the show