Send us a text Dating can be exciting, scary, confusing, healing and confronting all at once. Whether you’re new to dating, starting over after a long relationship, or maybe dating later in life it’s such a powerful time for growth. This episode is for you. I truly believe that dating isn’t just about finding someone, it's about finding yourself. It’s about noticing how you show up, what you tolerate, how you communicate and whether you’re coming from fullness or from lack. GREEN FLAGS ...

Send us a text If you’re someone who keeps everything inside this episode is for you. I want to talk about the hidden weight we carry, the stuff no one sees but your body feels. Holding it in isn’t strength. It’s survival and it’s costing you your peace, your energy and your joy. I’m breaking down why we do it, how it shows up in the body and how to start releasing it in a way that feels safe. I’ll share one of my own stories and some of the steps I use with clients who’ve carried pain f...

Send us a text In this episode I dive deep into something almost all of us wrestle with, the craving for validation. From childhood praise to social media likes, we’ve been conditioned to measure our worth through other people’s approval. But when does that desire cross the line into people pleasing, self abandonment and exhaustion? I share stories from my own life, the hidden costs of chasing approval and why rejection feels so painful even as adults. Together, we explore the cycle of people...

Send us a text Episode 1 is here! In this very first episode of Soul & Soma, I’m sharing what this podcast is all about why I created it, what you can expect and how it’s here to guide you on a journey to help you connect with your true self. This is just the beginning and I can’t wait for you to come along with me. Much love, Barbara Support the show

If your body, mind or soul has hit its limit this conversation could be the turning point you’ve been waiting for. Claire Chancellor works faster and deeper than anyone I’ve ever met in the burnout and transformation space. She’s part coach, part intuitive and completely results driven blending mediumship, NLP and nervous system work into a process that can create profound change in weeks, not years. In this episode, Claire shares her journey from discovering her intuitive gifts at 12 years o...

Wake Up: Your Body Is Talking Hosted by: Barbara Thompson & Claire Chancellor If your body could speak, what would it say? In this powerful second episode of our four part mini series, Claire and I dive deep into the truth about the mind + body connection and how your physical symptoms might actually be emotional messages in disguise. We explore: – What the mind + body connection really means (beyond the buzzword) – How unprocessed emotions and beliefs can become physical symptoms – Commo...

A Conversation with Tiahna Cattanach from Femme Media In this episode, I sit down with the brilliant and refreshingly real Tiahna, founder of Femme Media a marketing agency doing things differently. We talk about her personal journey, the heart behind her business and how she helps brands build magnetic identities rooted in authenticity and energetics. This one’s for the business owners but it’s not the kind of marketing chat you’re used to. Tiahna shares how true branding is not about ...

PODCAST MINI SERIES: Wake Up: Your Body Is Talking With Barbara Thompson & Claire Chancellor A transformative 4 x part series to explore the deep connection between your body, your emotions, your beliefs and your healing. Ep 145: Stored emotions: What you don’t face lives in the body What happens when we keep pushing our feelings down, pretending we’re “fine,” and distracting ourselves with being busy, scrolling or people pleasing? In this powerful episode Claire and I unpack the re...

The Therapist in Therapy: A Conversation with Jamie Maserow I sit down with Jamie Maserow, author of The Therapist in Therapy to explore the deeply human, often humorous and surprisingly relatable journey of being both a therapist and a client. Jamie shares what it was like to spend two and a half years in therapy with Moshe Lang - an 85 year old legend in Australian psychotherapy and how their unique dynamic helped her reframe challenges into opportunities for growth. We dive into what ...

When Will Love Happen for Me? A Guide to Finding Love on Your Own Timeline with Phoebe Rogers. In this heartfelt episode, I welcome back therapist, author and love expert Phoebe Rogers to dive into the emotional terrain of heartbreak, healing and finding love without rushing your timeline. We explore her brand new book (launching June 19 2025) When Will Love Happen for Me?, a vulnerable and powerful guide for anyone who's ever wondered when love will arrive, if they’re doing something wr...

In this episode I’m joined by Christine an AHPRA registered Acupuncturist and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner who brings heart, wisdom and deep experience to the healing space. Christine practices a gentle yet powerful Japanese style of acupuncture (Kiiko), and integrates Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine to support patients from all walks of life. With a special focus on women’s health, fertility, preconception, pregnancy and postpartum care, Christine has created a calm and nurt...

In this episode we dive deep into the world of colonic hydrotherapy but not in the way you might expect. Yes, it’s about flushing out waste, but it's also about releasing emotional and energetic baggage we've been holding onto for far too long. I chat with Alicia Luccitti - Owner of Vitality Flow Colonics. A beautiful, holistic colon hydrotherapy clinic located in Corrimal, just outside of the Wollongong CBD. Alicia shares with me how this gentle therapy can help us let go physically, emotion...

The Studio Chat Podcast turns 3 today! I can’t believe it’s been three years since I hit record on the very first episode. 138 episodes and over 7,000+ downloads later this podcast has reached people in 57 countries and that blows my mind. I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. Whether you’ve been here since day one or you’ve only just found this podcast, I appreciate you. Every listen, every message, and every share means the world to me. So, to celebrate, I’m dropping this spe...

If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of binge eating, struggled with your relationship with food, or battled with body image, this episode is for you. I sit down with Nicole Gaviria—a former binge eater turned food freedom coach, body image specialist and registered therapist based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Nic knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with food and body image, and because she couldn’t find the right support during her healing journey, she became the person she...

In this episode we are diving deep into the transformative concepts of empowerment and self trust with Rachael Day, an empowerment coach who helps people unlock their true potential. Rachael shares her personal journey and the story behind her passion for guiding others to step into their power. We explore what empowerment really means, how to overcome the self doubt and limiting beliefs that often hold us back, and the importance of trusting yourself in every decision you make. We talk about...

Have you ever wondered how homeopathy could support your health and well-being naturally? In this episode, I sit down with Kylie Poole, aka The Wild Herb Lady, to dive into the fascinating world of homeopathy - what it is, how it works, and why you need it in your life. Kylie shares her story experiencing life with chronic eczema and depression and at one point in her life was suicidal and how homeopathy has literally changed her life. We chat about: ✨ The basics of homeopathy and how it diff...

In this episode we are diving deep into a topic that so many of us can relate to: breaking free from unavailable people, letting go of people pleasing, and embracing the joy of saying no. And who better to explore this with than the incredible Natalie Lue. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in toxic relationship patterns, bending over backward to please others, or struggling to set boundaries, this episode is for you. Natalie is the author of Mr. Unavailable and the Fallback Girl, a book tha...

In this episode, I sit down with Whitney Geoghegan, an Ox*gen Breathwork Therapist, Hypnotherapist, and Fitness Coach, who masterfully blends science with soul. Now based in Wollongong, NSW Australia, Whitney opens up about her deeply personal journey, one of transformation, healing, and self discovery. From grief and trauma to resilience and awakening, Whitney’s story began when she lost her dad just after her 14th birthday. Her search for meaning took her across Europe, Thailand, Bali,...

The Mind-Body Connection: Emotional Intelligence, Health, and Peak Performance using mind reports with Daniel Tolson Daniel helps people to become better leaders and helps them to unleash new income levels. In this episode we highlight Daniel's use of Artificial Intelligence and Vocal Biomarker technology to analyse emotional intelligence. The mind report is a science and looks at us kind of like an X-ray - it shows how we are programmed, who we are as emotional and spiritu...

In this episode of The Studio Chat Podcast, I’m thrilled to welcome back Nicole, The Intuitive Alchemist, who you may remember from episode 56. Nicole brings her wisdom and insight as we dive deep into all things spirituality, sharing what we’ve noticed in our own lives and exploring how to connect more meaningfully with ourselves. Here’s what we cover: 🌟 The power of slowing down and paying attention to yourself and the world around you. 🌟 How to discover your unique spiritual gifts. 🌟 Past ...