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Beyond The Surface Podcast
Belinda Anderson
33 episodes
23 hours ago
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.
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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.
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Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 carrying pain underneath it all.

Davey opens up about his third cocaine-related seizure that left him clinically dead before paramedics brought him back to life. This is not a polished comeback story. It’s a real, vulnerable, and courageous look at what it takes to take accountability, get honest with yourself, and do what it takes to get sober.


Inside this episode:

  • Early Childhood & Trauma — how the death of his older brother and emotional detachment at home left him feeling like he didn’t belong, and how that followed him into adulthood
  • Rehab & Rebuilding Trust — why owning his truth and coming clean to his parents was the hardest and most healing step
  • Being diagnosed with ADHD when he was 12 and how the medication affected him
  • The toxic pressures of the tradie party culture
  • The truth behind dating reality shows — do people really go on to meet someone or just for fame?
  • His cocaine use, seizures, and the moment it was time to check into rehab
  • How sobriety has brought purpose, peace, and clarity but also new struggles — especially connecting with women without anything to hide behind
  • The message he wants to give anyone feeling lost, stuck, or struggling with addiction


If you’ve ever battled addiction, loved someone who has, or just needed proof that it’s never too late to change, this episode will stay with you long after you listen.

Now almost two years sober, Davey shares: “Sobriety gave me peace. My life has gone from chaos to clarity.”


Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed, before the name, the mic, any of it, Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Davey:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davey_lloyd/

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4 days ago
50 minutes 59 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 conditions weren’t truly healing, and knowing there had to be more than medicine alone. This became the turning point that led her from traditional healthcare into deeper subconscious transformation work.

Together, Belinda and Skye explore why so many successful people still feel unfulfilled, how subconscious beliefs quietly shape our lives, and what it truly means to create lasting, meaningful success.


Inside this episode:

  • The moment Skye realised medicine wasn’t enough for true healing
  • Her transition from pharmacist to subconscious transformation facilitator
  • Why chasing achievements can still leave you feeling flat or disconnected
  • The hidden subconscious blocks that keep high-achievers stuck
  • The truth about burnout and why “doing more” isn’t the answer
  • What alignment really looks and feels like
  • Small but powerful steps to start rewriting your own success story


This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to keep proving, pushing, or performing to be worthy. Real success isn’t about ticking boxes – it’s about tuning in, letting go of what no longer fits, and doing the deeper work to come home to yourself.


Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed, before the name, the mic, any of it, Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Skye:

Website: https://skyeswift.com/

Instagram:  https://skyeswift.com/instagram

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1 week ago
33 minutes 27 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 building a successful business – it’s about doing it differently. Choosing values over vanity metrics. Creating products that solve real problems. Redefining success, not as “more, bigger, flashier,” but as living simply, consciously, and true to what really matters.

Belinda and Sophie also dive into what it takes to stay grounded in a world that constantly tells us to want more, do more, and be more. and why sometimes the real success is having less, but having it feel deeply aligned.


Inside this episode:

  • The simple problem that sparked the idea for Seed & Sprout
  • Building a business that aligns with your values
  • Lessons Sophie learned self-teaching her way through entrepreneurship
  • Creating an off-grid tiny home with a natural pool and permaculture lifestyle on community land for a slower, more intentional life
  • How to start small with sustainable living (hint: ditch the cling wrap)
  • Why experiences make Sophie feel rich, not material things
  • Redefining success to mean freedom and alignment, not fame or wealth


Whether you’re building a business, dreaming of a slower and simpler lifestyle, or just rethinking what it really means to “have it all,” this episode is packed with inspiration and practical wisdom for creating a life that feels good on the inside, not just what looks impressive on the outside.


Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed, before the name, the mic, any of it, Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Sophie:

Website https://seedsprout.com.au/

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sophiekovic/ | https://www.instagram.com/seedandsproutco/

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2 weeks ago
42 minutes 24 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 their bodies again.


In this episode, we explore:

  • Meah’s personal journey with PCOS, hormonal acne, and postpartum depletion
  • The truth about birth control (what most women don’t know)
  • The subtle signs your hormones are off and how to catch them early
  • How stress hormones hijack your energy, mood, and libido
  • Why liver health and detox pathways matter more than you think
  • Perimenopause and menopause — what’s really happening and how to support yourself
  • The alarming testosterone drop in men over the past 50 years and what that means
  • What Fem21 and Man 21 and how they can help.


Meah answers listener-submitted questions on:

  • How to cut through supplement overwhelm
  • Natural support for teen/hormonal acne
  • HRT and whether you can take it alongside Fem21


This is a must-listen if you’re navigating hormonal shifts, feeling stuck in your body, or want to understand your health on a deeper, more empowered level.

Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed, before the name, the mic, any of it, Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Meah:

Website https://www.fm21.au

Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/fm21.au/

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3 weeks ago
55 minutes 43 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 masculine and feminine energy within us, and yes, we all carry wounded versions of them too. That doesn’t make us bad or broken. It makes us human.

This episode is a reminder that while some behaviours are harmful and need clear boundaries, not everything that hurts is abuse. And not everyone who triggers you is toxic. Sometimes… it’s just pain protecting itself.


In this episode, you’ll hear:

  • What wounded masculine and feminine energy actually looks like, and how it shows up in everyday life
  • The difference between emotional protection and toxic manipulation
  • Why we all carry both masculine and feminine energy, no matter our gender
  • Why not all triggering behaviour is toxic
  • How to shift from wounded to healthy energy
  • How childhood and nervous system patterns shape adult reactions
  • Ways to respond, not react, and let your healthy energy lead


This conversation isn’t about labels, it’s about awareness.

Because when we understand what’s underneath the behaviour, in ourselves and in others, we don’t just gain clarity. We create real change.

This isn’t about excusing harmful behaviour.

It’s about knowing the difference between toxic… and wounded.


Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed, before the name, the mic, any of it, Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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1 month ago
17 minutes 59 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 transformation from over a decade of addiction, mental health struggles, and suicide attempts to becoming a grounded, heart-led guide for others.

Soul opens up about his addiction and how it began, the near-death experiences that cracked him open, and the role of plant medicine, forgiveness, and accountability in his healing.

This conversation is for anyone who’s ever felt lost, for men who’ve been told to “toughen up,” and for the women loving them through the pain. If you’ve ever wondered if healing is truly possible this is the episode you need to hear.


Key topics covered:

  • The pain beneath addiction: “Don’t ask why the addiction, ask why the pain.”
  • The story his third-grade teacher had him believe and how he carried it for decades.
  • Trying his first drug at 14 and how quickly things spiralled.
  • The illusion of confidence drugs offered and what he lost chasing it.
  • The healing power of plant medicine in helping him remember who he truly is.
  • Shifting from being an addict to a heart-led, purpose-driven man.
  • The meaning behind “Soul 33” and his life path number.
  • The truth about real healing and why you can’t bypass the hard stuff.
  • How real change only happens when a man takes full accountability and chooses it for himself, not because a woman loves him or wants him to.


A powerful story of being addicted, numb, and done, and then choosing something different for yourself and your life.


Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed — before the name, the mic, any of it — Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Soul:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/__soul33__/

Website: www.soul33.co

Podcast: Planting Seeds with Soul

E-book: https://soul33.co/products/seeds-of-awakening-33-teachings-in-33-days

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1 month ago
42 minutes 9 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 work, and built a global brand that has helped hundreds of thousands of women manifest their dream lives.

Sandy was also a key mentor in Belinda’s journey, through her world-renowned Inspired Spirit Coaching Academy, which Belinda joined back in 2013 (see link below).

This conversation is a powerful reminder that your past doesn’t define your future and you don’t need a degree, savings, or a perfect plan to begin. You just need the willingness to believe, align, and take inspired action.


Together, they explore:

  • The emotional and financial rock bottom that became Sandy’s turning point
  • How the Law of Attraction, neuroscience, and daily spiritual rituals reshaped her reality
  • The difference between knowing the tools and embodying the work
  • How affirmations, visualisation, and consistent action create real-world results
  • How to shift from scarcity to abundance
  • How your brain, especially your Reticular Activating System (RAS), filters your reality based on what you focus on
  • Why success isn’t about degrees or background, but about energy, belief, and intentional manifestation


Sandy’s journey is a potent example of what’s possible when you stop waiting and start aligning with the life you truly desire.


Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed — before the name, the mic, any of it — Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order. 


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Sandy:

Train to Become an Internationally Certified Coach with the Inspired Spirit Coaching Academy: www.GetCoachCertified.com (the training Belinda did in 2013)

Free Wildly Wealthy audios for listeners: www.WildlyWealthyFree.com

Wildly Wealthy Women Podcast: https://www.wildlywealthy.com/podcast

Money Mindset Course and Community: www.DivineMoneyManifesting.com


Sandy’s social media links:

Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/sandyforsterauthor

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sandylforster

X / Twitter: https://x.com/wwealthy

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Lawofattractionprosperitysecrets

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1 month ago
49 minutes 1 second

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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, the emotional pain caused by unmet needs in childhood from the one person who was supposed to nurture, protect, and guide you.

This episode is an invitation to explore the unspoken grief of what you didn’t receive, how it still shapes your life today, and the healing that begins when you finally give yourself permission to feel, name, and release what’s been buried for too long.

Whether you had a difficult relationship with your mother, a confusing one, or one you’re still trying to make sense of, this conversation offers perspective, validation, and practical steps to support your healing.


In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What the mother wound really is and why so many people carry it silently
  • The three pillars of mothering: nurturing, protection, and guidance and what happens when they’re missing
  • How unmet childhood needs can show up as adult struggles with self-worth, relationships, boundaries, and emotional regulation
  • The connection between attachment wounds and nervous system patterns
  • How this wound can affect your own parenting (or decision not to parent)
  • Why naming what you didn’t receive is not blame — it’s the beginning of healing
  • How to grieve the mother you needed but never had
  • Tangible steps to begin reparenting yourself and breaking the cycle
  • Powerful journal prompts and nervous system tools to support your process


This episode won’t change the past, but it might change the way you carry it.


Resources mentioned:

Mother Hunger by Kelly McDaniel : https://kellymcdanieltherapy.com/


Podcast Sponsor:

Before this podcast existed — before the name, the mic, any of it — Evolution Botanicals was already part of my daily life. I’ve been a customer for years, so it feels really aligned to now share their natural wellness products with you — from functional mushrooms that support energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that help the body adapt to stress.

Head to: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your order. 


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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1 month ago
27 minutes 46 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 hidden behind high-functioning success, a loving family, and a life that looked “normal” on the outside. She was running a business, staying fit, ticking all the boxes — and she was present for her family… or so she believed. But it wasn’t until the fog lifted that she realised what true presence actually felt like.

Under the surface, she was quietly unravelling — caught in a cycle of blackouts, anxiety, shame, and fear of what life without alcohol might look like.

This conversation isn’t about labels or judgement. It’s a gentle mirror. An invitation to pause, ask deeper questions, and consider what might be possible if we stop numbing the hard parts.


We dive into:

  • A tender but honest look at the societal norms around alcohol and what we lose when we disconnect to cope.
  • The quiet warning signs Georgie couldn’t ignore, and the turning point that changed everything.
  • How success on the outside doesn’t always match what’s happening within and why alcohol dependency often hides in plain sight.
  • Why the label “alcoholic” never resonated and how shame keeps so many from speaking up.
  • How being fully present shifted her relationship with herself, her children, and her marriage.
  • The role exercise played and how reconnecting with her body supported her healing and transformation.
  • What she wishes every sober-curious woman could hear right now.


Whether alcohol plays a big role in your life or you’ve ever quietly questioned your relationship with it, this episode offers a safe space to reflect.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Georgie:

Website: https://www.thrivalistsobriety.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivalistsobriety

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2 months ago
39 minutes 11 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 trauma — especially from childhood or overwhelming events — can be stored in the body as sensations, symptoms, or patterns, even when our mind has no clear memory.

This episode weaves neuroscience, personal storytelling, and deep emotional insight into a compassionate guide for anyone navigating triggers, unexplained reactions, or a healing journey.

Whether you’ve struggled with chronic symptoms, emotional outbursts, or disconnection from your past, this conversation offers permission, perspective, and practical steps to begin healing — not through force, but through curiosity, compassion, and the body’s wisdom.


In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What it really means when your body “remembers” something your mind doesn’t
  • Why dissociation is a protective mechanism, not a flaw
  • The difference between explicit (conscious) and implicit (body-based) memory
  • How trauma is stored in the nervous system — and why it can show up years later
  • The connection between physical symptoms and unresolved emotional experiences
  • Belinda’s own story of a memory that resurfaced after 40 years
  • How physical symptoms can be rooted in unresolved emotional trauma
  • Steps to start listening to what your body is trying to tell you


Resources Mentioned:

The Body Keeps the Score by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk

You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes & insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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2 months ago
18 minutes 27 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 how trauma shaped her life’s work. Together, Belinda and Jessica explore what real healing looks like — and why it must start in the body, not the mind.

Whether you’re new to nervous system work or deeply immersed in the healing space, this episode is packed with insights, science, and soul.


What We Cover:

  • Jessica’s personal story of trauma, grief, and nervous system collapse
  • Why trauma can’t be “thought” away — and the body’s central role in healing
  • The role of the Vagus Nerve in emotional resilience, stress, and health
  • Understanding the four primary stress responses: fight, flight, freeze & fawn
  • The difference between stress and chronic stress
  • How functional freeze and perfectionism often mask deeper trauma
  • Why nervous system flexibility matters more than staying “calm”
  • What bottom-up vs. top-down healing really means
  • The importance of co-regulation in parenting
  • Practical tools to improve vagal tone and regulate in real-time

Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau


Connect with Jessica:

Website: www.jessicamaguire.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/repairing_the_nervous_system

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/repairingthenervoussystem/

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2 months ago
48 minutes 49 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 racism, and followed the generational path into construction. But deep down, he sensed he was meant for something more. His transformation from tradie to healer didn’t happen overnight — it unfolded through awakening, healing, and a willingness to break patterns that no longer served him.


In this episode, we explore:

  • Matty’s early life growing up around alcohol, drugs, violence, and racism
  • Stepping into construction — and how masculinity and generational expectations shaped his identity
  • Living a double life: tradie by day, spiritual seeker by night
  • How healing his back pain through kinesiology opened his mind to new possibilities
  • Why sitting in silence didn’t work for him — and how sound became his gateway to meditation
  • The unexpected love story — how a former tradie with a tough Aussie upbringing met his partner Seriya who was raised by a yogi, surrounded by shamans, and lived between Byron Bay and India.
  • How removing alcohol increased his awareness and transformed his inner world and relationships
  • Daily practices and rituals that help him be less reactive and more present
  • Conscious parenting and how sound and vibration are part of his daughters’ everyday lives


Whether you’re navigating your own transition, questioning who you are beyond the roles you’ve inherited, or simply curious about sound healing — this episode will speak to you.


Connect with Belinda:

  • Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/


Connect with Matty:

  • Website: https://www.soundhealingaustralia.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundhealingaustralia/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredsoundhealingaustralia/
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2 months ago
43 minutes 14 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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, you’ll be guided into a restful state, ready to embrace the stillness of the night.


In this episode, we’ll:

  • Release tension in the body and jaw from the day
  • Use conscious breathing techniques to activate the Vagus Nerve and signal safety to the nervous system
  • Introduce calming words—to bring relaxation and tranquility
  • Cultivate gratitude for the little things that bring warmth and comfort
  • Gently guide you into stillness and restful sleep


Let go. Rest. You are enough. You did enough. Now it’s time to surrender to peaceful sleep.


Let's Connect:

.              Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

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2 months ago
11 minutes 56 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 body what to feel, your brain what to believe, and your life what to repeat.


You’ll learn:

  • How your nervous system responds to the language you use
  • Whatever follows “I AM” — you strengthen. And over time, you become.
  • The difference between feeling emotion and becoming it
  • Simple, powerful ways to shift your language and rewire your reality
  • How your words influence your home, your relationships, your children—and you


This isn’t about sugarcoating or pretending. It’s about choosing words that support your healing, not your hurt.

Because your words don’t just describe your life. They design it.


Let's Connect:

.              Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

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2 months ago
16 minutes 50 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 will guide you out of autopilot and into your body—calm, centred, and ready for the day ahead.


Together, we’ll:

  • Release tension from the jaw and body after sleep
  • Use nasal breathing and box breathing to calm and energize the nervous system
  • Introduce a grounding mantra: Peace begins with me
  • Set an intention for the day ahead
  • End with some somatic movement: stretching, tapping, gentle bouncing and shaking to stimulate blood flow and energize your body
  • Cultivate a sense of aliveness, clarity, and self-connection


Take this energy into your day to help, helping you live more out of intention, and less out of habit.


Let's Connect:

.              Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

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3 months ago
12 minutes 1 second

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 — both were thrust into solo parenting and the painful process of rebuilding lives they never imagined they’d be living.

What followed was a journey not just of survival, but of soul-deep growth, compassion, and connection.

With raw honesty, Kate and Scott share their personal stories of navigating grief, raising children through trauma, rediscovering identity, and learning to welcome love back into their lives. Now partners, parents to four girls, and traveling Australia in a caravan, they open up about the strength it took to move forward — and the love that continues to guide them.

This episode is a powerful reminder that grief and love can coexist. That healing is nonlinear. And that even in our darkest moments, there is light — if we allow it in.


What We Explore:

•              The sudden loss of a partner and becoming a parent in the aftermath

•              The slow goodbye of terminal illness and its emotional toll

•              How grief reshapes identity, purpose, and personal values

•              Parenting children through trauma with emotional honesty

•              The role of retreats, reflection, and slowing down in healing

•              Rebuilding a life with intention — not in spite of grief, but with it

•              Blending families and the soulful bond between children and parents

•              Honouring the past while embracing a new future

Let's Connect:

.              Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

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3 months ago
50 minutes 9 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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. Then, a cancer diagnosis forced her to slow down, reevaluate everything, and finally begin listening to her body.

 

Together, they dive deep into:

•              Rachel’s rise in corporate, the silent struggles she hid, and the moment it all caught up with her

•              Discovering a lump mid-flight to Europe—and the life-altering journey that followed

•              What happens when high-achieving women finally slow down

•              The power of feminine leadership, embodiment, and redefining success

•              How intuition, breathwork, and nervous system healing became central to her transformation

•              Why numbing, proving, and pushing can’t fill the void—and what actually can

 

Rachel’s story is an invitation to pause, turn inward, and awaken your own feminine power. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, depleted, or unsure how to break free from the grind—you are not alone, and this episode is for you.

 

Let's Connect:

.              Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

 

Follow Rachel :

•              Website: https://www.rachelobrien.com/

Applications are now open for Goddess in the Boardroom: https://www.goddessintheboardroom.com.au/


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3 months ago
37 minutes 56 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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-functioning addict - weekends lost to binge drinking and blackouts, methamphetamine use, and the moment she no longer recognised herself in the mirror. Katharine speaks openly about the perfectionist mask she wore to hide the chaos within, and the deep, unprocessed pain from her childhood that fuelled her dependency.

From the depths of addiction to now helping others heal at a subconscious level, Katharine’s journey is a testament to resilience and radical self-awareness. Her path to sobriety, alongside her brother, led her not only to recovery but to a renewed sense of purpose and presence in the world.


In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • The hidden reality of high-functioning addiction
  • Masking pain with perfectionism
  • What rock bottom really looked and felt like
  • Katharine’s sober journey and the freedom in sharing her truth
  • The power of energy healing in recovery
  • Helping others heal through experience, empathy, and subconscious work
  • Showing up, staying present, and leaning into life’s challenges


This episode is an invitation to look beyond appearances, to sit with discomfort, and to believe in the possibility of deep transformation.


Let's Connect:

.     Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.     Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

Follow Katharine :

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelightbecomesher/
  • Website: https://www.katharinemclean.com.au/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_light_becomes_her/
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3 months ago
37 minutes 48 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 shame, judgment, or guilt.

Whether you’ve created distance from a parent, are navigating complicated family dynamics, or are a parent trying to understand your adult child’s need for space—this conversation will meet you with compassion, insight, and validation.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why adult children rarely walk away from parents without reason.
  • How emotional safety, respect, and trust matter more than titles.
  • The deep grief, healing, and courage behind estrangement.
  • Why “family is everything” can be a harmful myth.
  • The difference between accountability and control in repair.
  • How healing doesn’t always mean reconciliation.
  • What parents can do if they want to truly reconnect.


Key Takeaways & Reflections:

✔ A Title Isn’t Enough: Parenting is more than biology or authority—it’s about showing up with presence, safety, and emotional accountability.

✔ Not Everyone Grew Up Safe: Many adult children are doing the inner work their parents never did—healing patterns, re-parenting themselves, and protecting their peace.

✔ Family Loyalty vs. Self-Betrayal: Being told to “stay loyal no matter what” can be a form of self-abandonment.

✔ Repair Requires Ownership: True reconciliation only happens when parents take responsibility without defensiveness or guilt-tripping.

✔ Healing Isn’t Always Loud: Sometimes healing means grieving, letting go, and creating distance without explanation. That’s valid too.

✔ For the Parents Listening: If your child has created space, this episode offers a compassionate mirror—not to blame, but to invite reflection and repair, if you’re willing.

You’re allowed to choose boundaries over history and healing over keeping the peace. Even when it’s family.


Let's Connect:

.              Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

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3 months ago
14 minutes 6 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
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 misaligned in your environment, or questioning long-term connections—this is a reminder that your growth is valid, even when it changes your relationships.

This isn’t about superiority. It’s about alignment.

It’s about honouring who you’re becoming—even when that means letting go.


We’ll explore:

  • Why personal growth naturally shifts your relationships
  • The grief that can come with outgrowing people
  • How to let go with gratitude, not guilt
  • Real-life signs a relationship may no longer align
  • Boundaries, redirection, and choosing your peace
  • Why it’s safe to evolve—and let others fall away


This episode is for you if:

  • You feel guilty for growing apart from people
  • Your healing journey has changed what you value
  • You’re craving deeper, more aligned connections
  • You’ve been told “you’ve changed” and felt unsure how to respond

You’re under no obligation to stay the same. You are allowed to grow, expand, and choose relationships that support who you are now—not just who you’ve always been.


Let's Connect:

.              Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

.              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson

.              Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau/

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4 months ago
15 minutes 46 seconds

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.