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We are living in a wild time in human history... where change is certain + personal freedom is the ultimate currency. So how can we use the wisdom of the stars and sky to gracefully navigate what is to come in 2023? Listen as Astrologer Abby Lewtas tells us about the energy we can expect in 2023, how to work with it, what to look out for + her tips for riding the energy waves to our personal advantage! Continue the conversation with me here:IG - @quintessentialbeingbynikkiFB - @quintessentialbeingbynikkiFind Abby Lewtas here:IG - @starsbyabbyhttps://www.abbylewtas.com/

In a world that tells you to hustle, listen as I invite you to gracefully glide to the end of the year with your nervous system intact... rested + relaxed. In this solo episode I talk about the importance of reflection on a full circle moment, demonstrating how sacred celebrating can really be. I the episode with a beautiful meditation so you can truly let go of what is no longer serving you!You'll also hear about:- why you don't have to accomplish everything on your to-do list - how reflection + celebration are important rituals that can help you feel more whole and integrated- why giving yourself permission to cultivate spaciousness can help you achieve more in the coming year- why small consistent change is more effective than big lofty goal setting - a guided process to letting go of the things you don't want to take into 2023 with you

This week I chat to holistic psychotherapist and meditation practitioner, Rachel Furbank. What drew me to Rachel was the way she teaches her clients to see and feel beyond their everyday reality and identity... befriending their nervous system to develop inner resources and self compassion. She does this by utilising IST therapy, along with process oriented psychology, somatic psychotherapy, inner space therapy and nervous system regulation, phew! If you have been wanting to befriend your nervous system but you didn't know how, then this podcast episode is for you. In this episode you'll hear about:- how Inner Space Technique transformed Rachel's daily life as a young mum to multiple children- how we can get to a place where we always feel safe- what the first step is to developing inner resources and self compassion- why dreams are so meaningful and how to start your own personal dream roadmap- what simple practice we can do at home to cultivate more self compassion Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Rachel Furbank here:https://www.instagram.com/rachelfurbankhttps://rachelfurbank.com

This week on the QB pod I chat with Rachel White all about how to understand your unique gifts to the world through the lens of Gene Keys. Rachel is an Author, Coach and Gene Keys guide who empowers others to whole-heartedly embrace pleasure, ease + creativity.  Listen as Rachel shares her personal discovery of Gene Keys + the transformational process that resulted once she dived in head first! In this episode you'll hear about:- what Gene Keys are and how knowing yours can be such a game changer- what the different aspects within gene keys are and how they relate to you personally- how understanding your specific gene key profile can give you freedom- we look at my gene key profile, and dive in to what it all means and how it resonates for me If you have been curious to understand what Gene Keys are and how they can have a transformative affect on your life, the this podcast episode is for you! Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Rachel White here:https://www.instagram.com/byrachelwhitehttps://www.facebook.com/byrachelwhitehttps://www.byrachelwhite.comhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/depths-of-creation/id1571903884https://www.tiktok.com/@byrachelwhite

This week I chat to Jade Leray, founder of the Beautiful Bodies Society. She has developed a unique programme for the female body, which teaches women how their cycle and hormones work, showing them that to live in-sync is to understand ,love, respect, and honour their bodies better! As a nutritional therapist, women's hormone coach, NLP practitioner, personal trainer, Pilates and barre instructor Jade really does cover all the bases when it comes to supporting women to understand, move and nourish their bodies in a holistic way.  In this episode you'll hear about:- what the game changing benefits of seed cycling for your menstrual cycle are - how to seed cycle and create more flow in your cycle- what the benefits and the superpowers of each hormonal phase is- how counteracting stress can create more flow and space in your cycle- Jade's personal story that led her to be doing the work she is now If you are wanting to embody your feminine cycle and learn more about balancing your hormones, then this podcast episode is for you! Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Jade Leray here:https://www.instagram.com/jade_lerayhttps://www.instagram.com/beautifulbodiessocietyhttps://www.facebook.com/BeautifulBodiesSociety/https://msha.ke/beautifulbodiessociety

This week I chat to Shelley Clarke,  she has fast become one of my favourite people, as a CranioSacral Therapist, Parent Educator and Mentor, Shelley works with families to help parents foster deeper connections with their children. She believes magic happens when we listen deeply and attune playfully, her new podcast Mind Body Parenting is a goldmine of info and her way of educating as well as giving us permission and compassion whilst we learn and more importantly, unlearn this gig called parenting is awe inspiring! In this episode you'll hear about:- Shelley's personal story about what brought her to doing this work and how learning to parent this way has changed the connection and harmony in her household- what CranioSacral Therapy  (CST) is and how this gentle therapy can be a game changer for you and your family- what moving closer to your child and understanding what their behaviour actually means, looks like- what the 3 needs are that every child has and how understanding these helps them feel connected to us- how to safely be with our kids whilst they have big feelings and what that looks like amidst tantrums- why play and laughter is so important for children to foster their growth and allow their unique expression If you are wanting to parent in a new way and unlearn the conditioning you received through the way you were parented, then this podcast episode is for you! Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Shelley Clarke here:https://www.instagram.com/_shelleyclarke_/https://www.facebook.com/shelleyclarkemindbodyparentinghttps://www.shelleyclarke.comhttps://shelleyclarke.newzenler.com/courses/21-days-of-play

This week I chat to women's health psychologist, Empowerment and Communication Coach for women identified leaders Zoe Rapoport. Zoe focuses on helping women find healing strength and a sense of self worth. In addition to training and mentoring young therapists with a similar mission, Zoe focuses on assertive communication as the avenue for creating greater impact and satisfaction in their careers, relationships and life.  In this episode you'll hear about:- Zoe's personal story about why her purpose is such an important heart centred mission for her- what the myth that assertive communication is aggressive does to women- what shifts happen once women start communicating assertively- how to help your nervous system when the idea of being rude shuts it down- what small steps that you can take to make the giant leaps in your communication - what things to look at if you're a woman wanting to take your leadership to the next level- how to be a woman in leadership and not feel like you're loosing something If you are a women in leadership and wanting to take your communication to the next level, this podcast episode is for you! Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Zoe Rapoport here:https://www.instagram.com/zoerapoportconsulting/https://www.facebook.com/zoe.rapoport.9https://www.rapoportpsychological.com

This week I chat to the amazing EFT tapping guru that is Saba Umair. Saba is a mindset coach who helps people all over the globe bridge the gap from where they are to where they desire to be using somatic practices, EFT and NLP. In this episode we uncover this very simple and long lasting tool that can help you to shift your unwanted thoughts, emotions + behaviours, so you can create new neural pathways in your brain + integrate long lasting change! In this episode you'll hear about:- what EFT is + why it's so helpful for freeing the body of stress in particular- Saba's personal story with EFT + how she came to be a mindset coach- what steps you can take to overcome a victim mindset- the different techniques available within the EFT modality sphere- how to break negative thought loops- why expanding your emotional vocabulary to help you feel your feelings is so important - an EFT Tapping Script for body acceptance + loving the skin you're in Saba shares her incredible unconventional musings with authenticity and transparency. If you have ever been curious about EFT and how it can change your life, then this is an episode for you! Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Saba Umair here:https://www.instagram.com/myunconventionalmusings/https://www.facebook.com/myunconventionalmusings/https://myunconventionalmusings.com

This week I chat to the world-class Business Coach that is Melissa Kara, she helps coaches, course creators and consultants all over the globe move from surviving to thriving so they can live their dream life! I got her on the show to chat to us about how we can get out of our own way and truly embrace the life we've been desiring all along.  In this episode you'll hear about:- how to identify when you're stuck and shift it- why tangibles are a really important tool on your way to thrive town- how to cultivate safety for yourself when you're in survival mode- why flipping the paradigm you're in is essential + how to do it- toxic desire vs aligned action- how to differentiate between feeling the tougher emotions and being stuck on a negativity loopIf you're wanting to exit the land of toxic positivity and actually move from survival mode to thriving town then this is the podcast episode for you!Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Melissa Kara here:https://www.melissakara.com/https://www.facebook.com/mrsmelissakara

This week I chat to Spiritual Badass, Women's empowerment Coach + all round authenticity Kween - Krystal Wilson! This woman truly walks her talk... sharing + baring all when it comes to her stupid choices + toxic behaviours of days gone by. In this episode we sit down to chat about the Sisterhood wound, what it means, how it shows up and why you want to heal your pain so you can show up in your power.  In this episode you'll hear about:- the symptoms of the sisterhood wound- how having an unresolved sisterhood wound can push you into a more masculine energy - the cultural conditioning that has pitted woman against woman for centuries- the role generational trauma plays in the sisterhood wound- the role your mind plays in believing you'll be betrayed by another woman- how changing the dynamics in female friendships can bring up previously unseen behaviour and so much more!!This is truly a no-holds-barred conversation to empower women to heal their shit, and live their life on their own terms.Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Krystal Wilson here:https://krystalwilson.com/https://www.facebook.com/krystaljwilsonhttps://www.instagram.com/_krystalwilson_/

In this episode of Quintessential Being I talk to award winning independent birth educator + founder of Embodied Birth, Maha Al Musa. This powerhouse of a woman is a global birth leader + educator, teaching women all over the world to come back to what they already innately know...  that giving birth is meant to be a sacred, instinctual and an embodied experience.In this episode you'll hear about:- the startling life event at age two that forever changed Maha's life trajectory - why Maha believes that birth gives us an opportunity to alchemize the story of our maternal lineage- the innate power of the wise woman and how sharing her learnings lifts all of humanity- how healing her deep trauma transformed Maha's infertility issues- why it's important if you've experienced birth trauma to give yourself space, time and patience, to deeply excavate what has happened - what having a heart connection with another woman does so we can draw strength from one anotherand so much more!!This is truly, a deeply nourishing + healing conversation about the power of our wombs + wisdom as women.Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Maha Al Musa here:https://www.facebook.com/mahaalmusabirthinfluencerhttps://www.instagram.com/maha_al_musa/https://mahaalmusa.com/Join Maha's Embodied Birth - Virtual LIVECertified Educator Training

In this episode of Quintessential Being I chat with Money Mindset expert + Biz Coach Shona Gates! She's passionate about helping women the world over transform their relationship with money so they can start truly attracting more wealth!In this episode we chat about:- why having more isn't the answer when you feel resentful, disgusting and wrong when it comes to money- the supermarket moment that changed Shona's life + relationship to money forever- why you need to stop focusing on the budget + start focusing on the energetics- the small, incremental changes you can make to shift your money reality- some incredibly powerful processes you can use right now to heal your relationship to your bank accounts- what steps you can take to move into money overflow for goodIf you want to say goodbye to money guilt and step into the ultimate peak power with your money, then this is the podcast episode for you! Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Shona here:https://www.facebook.com/sexyselfishhttps://www.instagram.com/sexy_selfish/https://www.sexyselfish.com/Goodbye Money Guilt BookHello Abundance Book

Back on the podcast this week we have one of our fave guests Codependency Coach Hailey Magee joining us to chat about boundaries and dating.  We discuss the triggers that dating can cause especially when codependency or people pleasing tendencies have been in your past. We dissect attachment style wounds + how being aware of those can help navigate the tricky terrain of beginning relationships as well as chatting about knowing your non-negotiable's versus preferences in dating.  Hailey reiterates for us the gift that is honouring your boundaries + that communicating those is like giving someone a guidebook on how to interact with you so you feel safe and seen in dating. Share your biggest takeaway's here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkiConnect with Hailey here:https://www.instagram.com/haileypaigemagee/http://www.haileymagee.com/workshops/

In this episode I get really vulnerable + share about the highs + lows of parenting from my perspective as a solo Mama whilst building a business I love... it comes with a twist as it is actually an interview I did with Stacey Marie for her podcast The Social Hub. The last 5-6 years of my life there have been pivotal moments of transformation + this episode bares all, pulling back the curtain on my personal + professional life. I share insights into my career in radio + ultimately why I decided to leave that industry, as well as the birthing of this podcast into the world. I vulnerably share my journey of being a solo Mama + the realities that co-parenting have on me. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did having the conversation. Continue the conversation with me here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkiFind Stacey here: https://www.instagram.com/msstaceymarie_/

Introducing Rachel White, this powerhouse of a woman guides you to liberation through creative expression, intuitive genius + pleasure potential. In this episode we chat about the pressure we so often project onto ourselves, getting caught up in our identity + emotional suppression. Rachel artfully articulates the density we can feel in our emotions versus holding ourselves with lightness + what moving with your natural rhythm of motivation and productivity can do for you. We talk about our intuitive genius, as Rachel strongly believes we are all genius at something and in fact it is our purpose to BE who we are in everything we do. We bust some myths about resilience + also step out the process of being confident in your decision making + how that can be your ultimate superpower.   Lastly we talk about the richness that completion energy rituals can bring to your life to help with the evolution of you with integration and wholeness.Connect with Nikki here:https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/Connect with Rachel here:https://www.instagram.com/byrachelwhite/

It is natural to want to find love, a love that is ever-lasting, a love that feels so big + bright it fills our core with the very essence of life itself. So why can it feel so hard to find?  Jordanna Levin best-selling author of the book Make It Happen has penned a beautifully insightful + deeply personal book 'Higher Love' that is everything you need to know to manifest more love into your life. In this episode we deep dive into the world of dating + unpack the societal norm that pressures us into thinking we 'should' be at a certain stage by a certain age. We chat about what it means to strengthen your personal vibration + how this directly affects your love life whether you're looking for love or in an established relationship + we also talk about processing past relationships so that we can fully show up without all the excess baggage coming with us to taint the present.This is certainly the episode for you if you want to bring more love into your life!Quintessential Being by Nikki FacebookQuintessential Being by Nikki Instagramhttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Jordanna Levin's books here:Higher LoveMake It HappenJordanna Levin

So much of our parenting triggers + challenges hark back to our own early, formative years. Our attachment to our own parent or caregiver impacts our relationships, how we form identity in adolescence, how we cope with stress + our resilience... so how do we feel more like we're nailing this parenting thing?Emma Holdsworth from Treehouse Family Counseling has spent her entire adult life supporting families to become the best parents they can be, connecting them to their core values as a parent, holding space for new Mothers as a postpartum doula + helping burgeoning families with her vast experience as a sandplay therapist + counsellor.Emma firmly believes doing our own inner work and exploring ourselves more deeply, examining our own past – is actually the key to parenting education. In this episode Emma talks to us about the formative years of childhood + that  behaviour (of any kind) is just how kids communicate their needs, as parents we can stuff it up by taking it super personally! She also advocates what she calls radical role modelling – be that which you want for your kid, yourself. It's easier said than done, we know... this is what I love about Emma's realistic approach to shifting our shit. It’s a process, don’t be afraid to show them the process or strategy behind trying to build sustainable + healthy change. THAT is radically modelling adulting.Continue the conversation here:https://www.instagram.com/quintessentialbeingbynikki/https://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.quintessentialbeing.com/Find Emma here:https://www.facebook.com/emholdsworthhttps://www.instagram.com/treehouse_emma/http://www.treehousecounselling.com.au/

If you've ever wanted to understand Law of Attraction + manifesting from a more scientific, logical standpoint this episode is for you! I chat with Jess Mather, movement coach + founder of Rehabited, a somatic based organisation dedicated to body freedom. We dive in + nerd out about how our autonomic nervous system functions + how that correlates to specific concepts in LOA.Jess gives us a brief overview of what Polyvagal Theory is + how you can use it to better understand how we can get ourselves manifesting a reality we are absolutely in love with. Hear the fascinating rundown of the vortex + ventral state, the importance that orienting means + the key resilience plays in our ability to stay on track when we are knocked out of the vortex/ventral state.This episode adds a valuable piece of the puzzle when it comes to aligning yourself to the frequency of everything you have available to you.Share your screenshots of this podcast episode + tag me in:@quintessentialbeingbynikkihttps://www.facebook.com/quintessentialbeingbynikkiFind out more about Jess Mather here:@liverehabitedFacebook

Navigating relationships can be tricky terrain, so how do you ensure you get what you want when it comes to love, sex + relationship? Wala Truscott is a certified somatic sex educator + intimacy + attraction facilitator, with 15 years experience working with people to leave politeness at the door + unlock the pleasure that comes from asking for what you want + need from your partner. She chats with us about the five different categories of relationship that actually build erotic intimacy + nourishment, plus delivers the two key things that the magic of receiving does for a relationship.Allow Wala to truly blow your mind (as she did mine) on the reasons why we are often so disconnected from our partners, explaining that if you base your relationship on hinting + hoping, you'll end up wishing + waiting. If you want to get the relationship that works for you + your partner or lover... built on authenticity + understanding the difference between neediness + expressing a need, this is the episode for you!Follow more of the conversation with Nikki here:FacebookInstagramWebsiteFind Wala Truscott + her wisdom here:FacebookWebsite

Kicking off the 2021 season of Quintessential Being we chat with Amanda from Wax Treasures + Feathers. A Yuin woman, Amanda is known for her special relationship with animals + ability to communicate with them, gifting us insights into the messages from some Australian native animals. Working with the spiritual essence of animal bones, feathers + rocks is where this modern medicine woman believes her passion originates from, revering everything that is unspoken + unseen in the animal kingdom. Coming from a long generational line of healers and seers, Amanda speaks to the healing properties of crystals, stones, fossils + feathers, also sharing with us a dreamtime story about the Red Belly Black snake. We chat about the difference between animal totems + messages as well as how to determine the personal meaning meant for you. Follow more of Nikki here:WebsiteInstagramFacebookShop Amanda's beautiful range of jewellery here:WebsiteInstagram