Back To The Present

We’ve all got stuff. Stuff is apart of life. I think we often find ourselves in a trap thinking we are the only ones going through tough times, but that simply is just not true. If we can practice this awareness we can realise just how much we’re all in this together.  How we face and overcome our stuff is like a staircase, each step is different, some feel harder than others but each an opportunity to keep moving onto our next level. Arne has been teaching about these steps for 30+ years so his experience and perspective is truly valued and his work is greatly appreciated. Connect with Arne  Instagram | arnerubinstein Website | ritesofpassageinstitute.org

For most of my life I’ve tried to control everything with my mind. Those of you who know me, know it is very strong and I am forever grateful for that. However, trying to control our reality with our mind is like trying to control the waves of an ocean. Pointless, futile and destine for trouble.  Enter Jo several years back, who has taught me soooooo much about life that these jumbled up letters into words will never ever do it justice (and this podcast is just the shell of an egg).  Just know that she helped open every single part of my being into a better direction and the gifts she offers are worth more than all the pennies, in all the money boxes, multiplied by all the grains of sand on this unbelievably beautiful planet. Connect with Jo Instagram | jo_rushton_ Website | joannarushton.com

Holistic chiropractic approach @ 0:00 Tom explains his holistic approach to chiropractic treatment, assessing the whole person including their emotional state, lifestyle and underlying issues influencing their physical condition. He believes this leads to better outcomes than just focusing on the physical manipulation alone. Importance of play for wellbeing @ 23:43 Tom discusses how play is essential for wellbeing but often neglected as adults. Regular fun activities help manage stress, boost mental clarity and energy levels. Both speakers agree society over-emphasizes work at the expense of play. Learning to love all parts of yourself @ 35:40 True self-love requires embracing all aspects of oneself, however unpleasant. Tom shares his journey of overcoming self-doubt through inner child work and accepting previously disowned parts. Both agree this process is challenging but critical for wellness. Owning your uniqueness as a practitioner @ 1:04:23 An elbow injury taught Tom to truly own his unique skills and stop comparing to others. Now he prioritises soft tissue work over manipulation, trusting his abilities instead of others' expectations. This realisation improved his practice and self-confidence. Being present in each moment @ 1:11:15 For Tom, presence means feeling experiences as they unfold rather than getting caught in thoughts of past and future. Both acknowledge the difficulty yet importance of this practice for well-being, given humanity's tendency towards mental time-travel. Connect with Tom  Instagram | tom_fozzie

The power of an illusion is in the questioning of the things we think we know, while accepting there’s always more going on than what’s on the surface. This can be daunting and liberating all at once. Those of us willing to explore this unknown, begin to enjoy peeling back our onion layers (though just like peeling back an actual onion, there’s occasional wet eyes).  Through her own pain & experience, Allura really knows how to discuss and express deep work, all while making it fun and absorbable.  I trust you’ll enjoy the episode as much as I did.  Connect with Allura Instagram | allurahalliwell  Facebook | Allura Halliwell  Website | www.allurahalliwell.com

Only by slowing down can we smell the roses. I obviously mean this practically, but metaphorically too because I'm convinced that rushing through life is a sure-fire way to miss the things that really matter, and I know for me that rushing is related to 'doing', and too much 'doing' equals less 'being', and less 'being' amounts to things like unhappiness and illusion. Brett is to me a living example of someone who really gets this, and so, his words, point of view and thoughts hold true value in my opinion. A few things we touched on: 🌀 Connection through presence 🌀 Dissipating stress for clarity to emerge 🌀 Gestalt therapy & ecotherapy 🌀 The relational approach in therapy 🌀 Vulnerability and shame snaps 🌀 Gentleness with self and others Connect with Brett Instagram | bretth.all Website | bretthall1.wixsite.com/kinsmen

Presence is a choice. It requires mindful awareness and consistent practice. I’m not sure there’s much more to it than that, and yet I’m confident there’s nothing more important. Though Sean and I are bound by blood, share thousands of similar interests and remain best mates, it’s recent youth work that we’ve been doing that has really started bringing our unique threads together. Sean’s new business is thriving and I’m honoured to be apart of it.   I’m a firm believer that we’re all connected with one another, but I’m still often perplexed at how “lucky” I got having a brother like Sean. As this next phase of our lives begins, I’m honoured to be walking by his side and I trust our conversation will spark some inspiration on yours. Connect with Sean  Instagram | sean.bastock Website | seanbastock.com

Understanding archetypes helps uncover root causes of illness and disempowerment. Greg uses the 7 core healing archetypes to guide his healing practices, but this concept popularised by Carl Young is in everything we do, so a basic level of knowledge and understanding on the matter goes a long way. The beautiful part about it, like everything else, is through awareness of our current archetypical roles, we can work with them and use them to get us away from where we want to be, to the place we want to go.  We went wide and deep, some other fascinating topics included: 🌀 Playing out the victim triangle  🌀 Balancing power and humility  🌀 Leaning into short-term discomfort to avoid long-term suffering 🌀 Returning to childlike (not childish) qualities  🌀 Acute stress turning into chronic stress  🌀 Familiarity in what we don’t want  🌀 Swimming against the tide of our mind  Connect with Greg  Instagram | 4D_healing Website | healing4d

Nick is a former olympic level rower who not only knows how far the human body can go, but how important it is to actual listen to that same body.  Too often we get caught in the noise between the ears that we forget that our bodies are always trying to tell us something. Having this recognition allows us to develop a body-first approach whereby we begin to listen to the signals and messages always there to help and guide us.  This perspective is not only a good way to sense & feel exactly how you are in each moment, but a great way to get us out of over-thinking mode when we catch ourselves there.  We discussed:  🌀 Getting back in touch with our natural way of being 🌀 The detriment of detachment from the body 🌀 Feeling and sensing for athletic performance  🌀 Why the best athletes are naturally in tune with their body  🌀 Understanding why our bodies do what they do  🌀 Self neglect & self improvement  🌀 Physical pain as a luxury  Connect with Nick  Instagram | originalsourcehealth FaceBook | Original Source Health and Fitness

Kate is the co-founder of Nature Australia Philosophy and has been running deep nature connection programs for over 20 years.  Developing a connection with the natural world is something a lot of us have lost, but this direct contact is deeply ingrained within us, so when we begin to re-active this force we can bring sustainability and enjoyment to our lives.  On top of this, we also discussed: 🌀 Kate’s journey & teaching work 🌀 Right relationship with the natural world  🌀 The Sit Spot Challenge  🌀 The Wild Village Pathways Program  🌀 Kate’s Vision Quest experiences  🌀 The Great Mystery  🌀 The balance between modern living and deep connection to the environment  Connect with Kate Instagram | naturephilosophy Website | naturephilosophy.com

Life needs Water. There are not many other elements we can’t live without, but not all water is equal. The quality of what we put into our bodies is directly proportional to our quality of living and water is on the top of that list. Isabel has devoted countless hours into why this simple wonderful liquid is so important to human health and all living beings. We mixed practical with esoteric, some of which included:   🌀 Lifestyle factors for good hydration  🌀 How to bring water back to it’s spring quality state  🌀 The gestation process of water  🌀 Structuring & energising water  🌀 The effects of cutting water weight  🌀 The place for electrolytes  🌀 The power of the ocean  Connect with Isabel  Instagram | jenisabelfriend Website | waterislife.love YouTube | IsabelFriend