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Beyond The Surface Podcast
Belinda Anderson
53 episodes
4 days 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 52: You’re Breathing… But Are You Actually Breathing Well?

We’re born breathing, yet many of us breathe in a way that keeps the body stuck in stress.

In this episode, Belinda explores why how you breathe matters, and how your breath directly affects the nervous system, emotional regulation, and the body’s ability to feel safe.

You’ll learn why shallow, fast breathing keeps the body in survival mode, the benefits of nasal breathing and tongue position, the role of the diaphragm in nervous system balance, how humming and gentle breath holds stimulate the vagus nerve, and why CO₂ tolerance matters for anxiety, breathlessness, and resilience.

You’ll also be guided through a simple, practical breathing practice you can use anytime to calm your nervous system and reconnect with your body.

This episode is educational, grounded, and designed to be revisited.


Podcast Sponsor:

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Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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

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4 days ago
22 minutes 27 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 51: Why New Year’s Resolutions Fail And What Actually Creates Lasting Change

As we head into the New Year, there’s a message everywhere: New Year. New You. It sounds motivating, but for most people, it doesn’t last.

Only 8% of people actually succeed with their New Year’s resolutions. And it’s not because they’re lazy, unmotivated, or incapable. It’s because resolutions are built on hope, not on habits, and real change requires much more than motivation.

In this episode, Belinda unpacks why resolutions fail, what’s really happening in your nervous system when change feels hard, and what actually creates sustainable, long-term transformation.

This is not about hype, pressure, or reinventing yourself overnight. It’s about understanding the patterns underneath your behaviour, and learning how to work with your body, not against it.

By the end of this episode, you’ll feel grounded, clear, and resourced, not fired up for a week, but supported for real change that lasts.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and 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 week ago
19 minutes 2 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 50: Here’s Why You Become Like the People Around You

Who you spend time with shapes everything, your habits, your choices, your stress, your growth, and your sense of self. In this episode, Belinda explains why your nervous system mirrors the people and environments around you, not because you’re weak, but because this is how humans are wired.

You’ll learn why some people feel regulating and expansive, while others leave you dysregulated, drained, or stuck in old patterns, and how your childhood experiences shape what feels “normal,” even when it isn’t healthy. Belinda shares practical ways to choose people and spaces that support your growth, regulate your nervous system, and help you create lasting change.

If you’ve ever wondered why you feel like a different version of yourself around certain people, or why growth and change can feel hard in familiar environments, this episode will give you clarity, validation, and tools to start choosing people and environments that truly nourish you and move you forward.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and 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 weeks ago
17 minutes 29 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 49: Christmas, Family Pressure & Choosing What’s Right for You

In this episode, Belinda speaks honestly about something many people quietly struggle with: Christmas isn’t always joyful, magical, or easy. For some, it’s a season of connection and celebration, but for others, it brings pressure, obligation, old family roles, and a nervous system that goes into survival mode.

If the holidays feel heavy or emotionally complicated for you, this episode will help you feel less alone and more grounded in choosing what’s true, peaceful, and healthy for you this Christmas, even if it looks different to what others expect.


What You’ll Learn:

  • Why Christmas activates old patterns, childhood roles, and family wounds
  • How obligation, guilt, and expectations shape holiday stress
  • Why “family is everything” only applies when it’s healthy
  • How your nervous system responds to family dynamics before your mind does
  • The difference between connection and survival
  • Why grief, guilt, or relief may surface this time of year
  • How to honour your own family unit and set boundaries without guilt
  • Practical somatic tools to stay grounded and regulated through the holidays


A supportive, validating episode for anyone navigating family dynamics, emotional triggers, or the weight of tradition this time of year.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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

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3 weeks ago
18 minutes 29 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 48: Your Childhood Isn’t Over, It Lives In Your Nervous System

In this episode, Belinda takes you deep into one of the most important and often misunderstood truths about healing: your childhood didn’t end when you grew up, it lives in your nervous system.

Whether you overthink, shut down, people-please, avoid conflict, struggle with boundaries, or feel “too much” or “not enough,” this episode will help you understand why, and more importantly, what you can do about it.

This is a compassionate, grounded, deeply validating look at the patterns that follow us into adulthood, and how to begin rewriting them.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • How your nervous system was shaped before you had language
  • What your body learned about safety, love, and needs in early childhood
  • The truth about attachment blueprints
  • How childhood coping strategies show up as adult behaviours
  • Why trauma is often about what was missing, not only what happened
  • Signs your body is still living old survival patterns
  • How co-regulation and mirror neurons shape emotional development
  • Practical ways to start rewiring old patterns through somatic healing


This episode will help you understand yourself in a way that brings clarity, compassion, and choice.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and 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
22 minutes 39 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 47: Redefining Women’s Healthcare with Dr Donna Tanchev, Founder of Her Medical

In this episode, Belinda sits down with Dr Donna Tanchev, a woman reshaping what women’s healthcare can look and feel like. Donna is the founder and principal GP of Her Medical, a women-centred clinic on the Gold Coast that feels more like a spa than a traditional doctor’s surgery —a pink building, soft curtains, warm spaces, and thoughtful design. At the heart of it all is genuine care for every woman who walks through the door.

Donna’s mission is simple but revolutionary: to create a space where women feel safe, seen, heard, and truly cared for. She has recently been named a finalist for Gold Coast Woman of the Year, and after hearing her story, it’s easy to understand why.


In this episode, we explore:

  • Why women’s healthcare has historically been dismissive and how it’s finally shifting
  • Donna’s vision for Her Medical and why environment affects how safe women feel
  • The conditions most misunderstood or minimised in women’s health (endometriosis, PCOS, menopause, incontinence)
  • ADHD in women and why diagnoses spike in the 40s and during perimenopause
  • The power of holistic care: GP, psychology, dietetics, physiotherapy, naturopathy, and more
  • How Donna leads a team of 10+ doctors and encourages women to advocate for themselves


This episode is inspiring, practical, and a must-listen for every woman who wants to experience healthcare that truly puts her first.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Dr Donna Tanchev:

Her Medical website: https://hermedical.com.au/

Her Medical Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hermedical.official/

Her Medical Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hermedical.official/

Donna Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.donna.tanchev/

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1 month ago
25 minutes 29 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 46: Hormonal Harmony: Women’s Health at Every Life Stage with Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka

In this episode, Belinda sits down with two of Australia’s most respected voices in women’s health, Dr Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka. With over 70 years of combined experience, and after the success of their first book How to Be Well, they have just launched their second book, Hormonal Harmony: A Woman’s Guide to Puberty, Fertility, Menopause and Beyond.


We explore:

  • Why stress is the number one disruptor of women’s hormones
  • The 5 hormonal chapters every woman moves through
  • What’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to your cycle
  • The impact of birth control and what other options are available
  • HRT, the benefits, the window, and why it’s not a quick fix
  • Infertility and IVF, the stats, and how to support your body
  • How nervous system regulation influences hormones at every age


Belinda also brings community questions into the conversation, covering everything from supporting teenage girls through puberty to navigating symptoms, testing, supplements, and approaching menopause with more ease.

This episode is empowering, practical, and a must-listen for every woman wanting to better understand their hormones “the unsung heroes of the body”.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals are running their biggest sale of the year – 25% to 50% off the whole range, plus a free gift and free shipping on orders over $160. The sale runs from the 12th to the 28th of November 2025. If protein, functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, or superfoods are things you’ve been wanting to add into your daily life to boost your energy, focus, and overall wellness, head to:  https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and grab these deals before they’re gone.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Dr Karen Coates and Sharon Kolkka:

Karen Wesbite:  https://www.drkaren.com.au/

Karen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.karencoates/

Karen Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doctorkarencoates/

Sharon Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/sharonkolkka/

Sharon Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Sharon-Kolkka-100063944744786/

Their book Hormonal Harmony: https://www.simonandschuster.com.au/books/Hormonal-Harmony/Karen-Coates/9781761426728

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1 month ago
58 minutes 45 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 45: At 29, Pregnant with Triplets, Ashleigh Conwell Became a Widow

In this deeply moving conversation, Belinda sits down with Ashleigh Conwell, widow, solo mum to triplets, and founder of Yellow Falcon to share a story of unimaginable loss, resilience, and rebuilding a life with purpose.

At just 29 years old and 17 weeks pregnant with triplets, Ashleigh’s world changed forever when her husband, Matt left for his usual morning run and never came home. He was hit by a car, and in that moment, everything changed. Within the same year, she also lost her father-in-law and grandfather, navigated a high-risk pregnancy, and battled severe postnatal depression — all while learning how to breathe again through grief.


In this episode, we explore:

  • The day life changed forever and how trauma affects the body
  • Navigating grief while becoming a mother to triplets
  • Postnatal depression and grief: the double-layered storm
  • Why support often disappears after the first year
  • Rebuilding identity after loss and learning to feel again
  • The meaning behind her business Yellow Falcon and how she supports widows through her program The Confident Widow
  • Practical ways to better support someone who is grieving


Whether you’re navigating grief yourself, supporting someone through loss, or simply seeking inspiration from a story of courage and resilience, this conversation offers hope, compassion, and insight.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals are running their biggest sale of the year – 25% to 50% off the whole range, plus a free gift and free shipping on orders over $160. The sale runs from the 12th to the 28th of November 2025. If protein, functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, or superfoods are things you’ve been wanting to add into your daily life to boost your energy, focus, and overall wellness, head to:  https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and grab these deals before they’re gone.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Ashleigh:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleigh.conwell/ and https://www.instagram.com/yellow.falcon/

Website: https://www.yellowfalcon.com.au/links

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1 month ago
44 minutes 47 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 44: From Psychology to Kinesiology - Hayley Mason on School Pressure, Burnout & Redefining Success in Your 20s

In this heartfelt conversation, Belinda sits down with Hayley Mason, a 25-year-old Neuro-Linguistic Kinesiologist, Reiki Practitioner, Psychology graduate, and Youth Mental Health First Aid Facilitator whose wisdom far exceeds her years.

Hayley shares her journey from being a high-achieving student chasing grades and external validation to experiencing burnout from the pressure she put on herself. Through her father’s accident and her mother’s cancer diagnosis, she learned the importance of slowing down, listening to her body, and defining success on her own terms.


In this episode, we explore:

  • How pressure to achieve and perfectionism shape self-worth
  • The link between stress, trauma, and physical symptoms
  • Why social media can affect your mental and emotional wellbeing
  • Redefining success and living in alignment with your values


Whether you’re a student about to graduate, in your 20s, or a parent wanting to better understand your child’s world, this conversation offers compassion, insight, and hope.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals are running their biggest sale of the year – 25% to 50% off the whole range, plus a free gift and free shipping on orders over $160. The sale runs from the 12th to the 28th of November 2025. If protein, functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, or superfoods are things you’ve been wanting to add into your daily life to boost your energy, focus, and overall wellness, head to:  https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and grab these deals before they’re gone.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Hayley:

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

Facebook:

Heal.ed Tribe Website:  https://healedtribe.org.au/

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2 months ago
39 minutes 29 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 43: From Stage 4 Lung Cancer to Remission & Renewal  with Acupuncturist Dr. Robin Tim So

In this episode, Belinda sits down with someone who’s played a huge role in her life and her family’s healing journey, Dr. Robin Tim So.

Robin is a registered acupuncturist with over 44 years in practice, known for the way he sees and understands the body far beyond symptoms. He’s also an Integrative Cancer Coach, guiding others through their own healing after walking that path himself.

In 2020, Robin was diagnosed with Stage 4 non-small cell lung cancer, a terminal diagnosis that changed everything. Yet today, he’s in remission.


In this powerful conversation, they explore:

  • What it really means to see the body as energy and vibration
  • How cancer became his life sentence, not a death sentence
  • The moment he energetically affirmed, “I made the choice to stay”
  • Why true healing is about remembering who we are beneath the story of illness
  • How healing the fear of death teaches us how to truly live
  • How Belinda’s son’s recovery after a serious motorbike accident reaffirmed her and Robin’s shared belief that the body can heal itself


Robin shares that when we “heal the fear of death, we really learn to live,” and reminds us that “Love cancer, it’s just another condition, another word.”

His story is a reminder that the body isn’t broken, it’s wise, and that “healing comes with open feeling.”


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Robin:

Website: https://acupuncturewisdomonline.com/

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

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

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2 months ago
53 minutes 54 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 42: Can Addiction Become a Gift? How Julia Rangiheuea Turned Her Pain into Purpose

In this episode of Beyond the Surface, Belinda sits down with Julia Rangiheuea, host of Soberly Speaking, one of Australia’s largest and fastest-growing podcasts on sobriety and addiction, with over 1 million downloads in its first year.

Julia has turned her own journey through addiction and recovery into a movement that’s breaking shame and helping everyday people feel seen, heard, and less alone.

Together, they explore her transformation from “party girl” to purpose-driven creator, and how she turned her experiences into a platform that’s changing lives.


They unpack:

  • The messy, honest reality of addiction and recovery
  • The truth behind the “party life” and what lies beneath it
  • Emotional rebuilding and rediscovering identity that comes with sobriety
  • The role of shame, vulnerability, community and curiosity in healing
  • The unexpected gifts sobriety gives you
  • Why authenticity matters more than ever in a world that glamorizes escape


This heartfelt, grounded conversation is a reminder that your story can become someone else’s lifeline and that it’s never too late to rewrite your life with purpose.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Julia:

Instagram (Julia Rangiheuea): https://www.instagram.com/juliarangiheuea/

Instagram (Soberly Speaking): https://www.instagram.com/soberlyspeaking/

Spotify (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://open.spotify.com/show/5L6HER07FkCgWjYUVqsnt1?si=99ec4d2197974695

Youtube (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PxkdN4foktZBN4w2zWeKg

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2 months ago
42 minutes 53 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 41: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal Part 2: Healing, Boundaries & Brave Decisions

In this episode, Belinda revisits her most viral and talked-about conversation, Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal It’s Boundaries and Healing an episode that reached millions, climbed to the top of the charts, and opened a floodgate of stories, pain, and hope.


Now, she’s diving deeper.


You’ll learn what estrangement really is (and isn’t), why adult children create distance, and how to find healing even when reconciliation isn’t possible. This episode is for anyone navigating family pain, breaking generational patterns, or trying to understand the weight of walking away.


What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why estrangement isn’t betrayal, it’s boundaries and survival
  • How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma can shape us as adults
  • The mix of grief, guilt, and relief that comes with creating distance
  • Why reconciliation is possible for some — and not for others
  • Healing tools such as re-parenting, chosen family, somatic work, and self-compassion
  • A guided reflection to reconnect with your younger self and inner child


Protecting yourself and your peace isn’t betrayal, it’s brave. Sometimes healing looks like repair, and sometimes it looks like finally choosing yourself and breaking generational patterns so the cycle ends with you.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and 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
26 minutes 25 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 40: Sound as Medicine: Healing, Grief & Motherhood with Seriya Cutbush

In this episode, Belinda sits down with the radiant and heart-led Seriya Cutbush, co-founder of Sound Healing Australia.

Seriya shares her unique journey from growing up with a Yogi as mum and living between Byron Bay and ashrams in India, to navigating grief, a near-death experience, to stepping into motherhood and building a life rooted in sound, frequency, spirituality, and presence.


You’ll hear about:

  • Motherhood & Healing – how becoming a mother reshaped her spiritual practice and deepened the way she shows up in the world.
  • The Power of Sound – why sound is her soul language and how it supports true healing on every level.
  • Beyond Spiritual Bypassing – the importance of fully feeling and processing emotions instead of skipping straight to “the bigger picture.”
  • Life’s Greatest Teachers – the lessons that human experiences have offered her along the way.


Seriya reminds us that “Healing is non-linear. Even in the stillness, transformation is happening.”


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


onnect with Seriya:

  • Website: https://www.soundhealingaustralia.com/
  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundhealingaustralia/
  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredsoundhealingaustralia/
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2 months ago
1 hour 28 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 39: Breaking Free from Survival Mode: Practical Tools for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn

Ever snapped at someone and thought, “Why did I do that?” Found yourself overworking to the point of exhaustion? Gone numb or disconnected when life felt too much? Or saying yes when you really wanted to say no, just to keep the peace? These are all signs your nervous system has slipped into survival mode.

In this episode, Belinda breaks down the four stress responses, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, in a way that’s simple, relatable, and easy to recognise in your own life. You’ll learn why your body reacts this way, how these patterns were wired in the first place, and most importantly, how to guide yourself back to balance.

This conversation is full of practical tools and daily practices you can start using straight away so you feel more grounded, present, and connected.


You’ll hear about:

  • Why your nervous system’s number one job is safety not your goals or to-do list
  • How to spot the signs of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn (and find your own “default”)
  • The role early experiences play in wiring these patterns
  • What to do in the moment to regulate and return to balance
  • Simple daily practices to build nervous system flexibility so you don’t stay stuck


This episode will help you meet yourself with compassion, understand your stress responses, and take back your power to respond instead of just react.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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

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3 months ago
19 minutes 29 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 38: Birth as Ceremony: Reclaiming Power & Trusting Your Body with Doula Meaghan Amor

What if birth wasn’t just something that happened to you, but a ceremony, a rite of passage, and a deeply empowering experience?

Belinda is joined by Meaghan Amor , doula, educator, ceremonial healer, and founder of A Place Called Birth. With over three decades of experience, Meaghan has supported women and their partners through birth, postpartum, and beyond.


You’ll hear about:

  • What a doula really does and how it differs from a midwife.
  • Why birth is not just medical, but a ceremonial rite of passage.
  • How pleasure and empowerment can be part of the birthing experience (yes, even orgasmic birth).
  • The role of partners in the birth space and how they can truly support.
  • Postpartum wisdom from healing rituals to dealing with intimacy, guilt, and the realities of motherhood.
  • Why menopause is another form of rebirth and an opportunity to reclaim your power.


This conversation will inspire you to trust your body, your intuition, and the natural wisdom of birth.


Podcast Sponsor:

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Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Meaghan:

Website: https://www.meaghanamor.com.au/

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

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meaghanamor.com.au/

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3 months ago
46 minutes 13 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 37: Triggers: What They Really Mean

In this solo episode Belinda dives into something we all experience - triggers.

You know those moments when someone says or does something and suddenly you’re in a full-body reaction? Maybe you shut down. Maybe you lash out. Maybe you spiral inside yourself. We often think the person or the situation is the problem,  but really, they’re just pressing on something that’s already inside us.

In this episode, Belinda reframes triggers as activators,  messengers and invitations showing us what still needs to be seen, heard, or healed. Instead of spiralling, she shares how to pause, regulate your nervous system, and reflect on the younger parts of you that might still be asking for compassion.


You’ll hear about:

  • Why triggers are really activators and how they reveal what’s already inside you.
  • Everyday examples that show how old wounds get stirred up in the present.
  • A simple metaphor (the orange juice squeeze) that will completely shift how you see your reactions.
  • Practical tools to pause, regulate, and respond with choice instead of reactivity.
  • Journal prompts to move from blame and shame into self-awareness and compassion.


Being activated doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you’re human. And each activation is an invitation to grow, to heal, and to choose how you want to show up.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Vist: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.

Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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

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3 months ago
17 minutes 36 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 36: Judgement: How to Stop Letting It Hold You Back

In this solo episode Belinda dives into a weight we all carry - judgement.

Here’s the truth: you’ll be judged if you do, and you’ll be judged if you don’t. And yet, judgement is one of the biggest things that keeps us small. It silences us, makes us second-guess ourselves, and holds us back from showing up fully.

Belinda unpacks why judgement is often more about the person giving it than the one receiving it, how old wounds can make criticism sting more deeply, and the power of shifting from taking it personally to reclaiming your worth.


You’ll hear about:

  • Why judgement is projection (and not always about you).
  • How belief systems and nervous system states filter what people see.
  • Simple tools to pause, breathe, and take back your power when judgement lands.
  • The “Let Them” theory and how to choose your peace over their opinions.
  • Why our judgements of others often reflect the ones we carry within ourselves.


If you’ve ever shrunk yourself out of fear of what people might say, this episode will help you step forward anyway,  anchor into your worth, and live more freely.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Vist: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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

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3 months ago
17 minutes 48 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 35: Kieran Foran: NRL Great on Success, Struggles & Starting Over

Content warning: This episode talks 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 on 13 11 14.

After nearly two decades on the rugby league field, Kieran Foran has announced his retirement. With over 300 NRL games, a premiership, and a legacy as captain of the New Zealand national team, Kieran is stepping off the field and into a new chapter of life.

In this candid and powerful conversation, Belinda goes beyond the athlete and meets the man behind the jersey. Kieran opens up about his childhood dream to play for the Kiwis, the relentless work ethic that carried him through 17 seasons, and the darker battles he faced away from the spotlight. From gambling and drinking to depression and a suicide attempt, he shares how hitting rock bottom ultimately led him to rebuild his life.


We also explore:

  • The work ethic and evolution that sustained a 17-year career in the NRL.
  • The toll of injuries and isolation, and how they can strip away an athlete’s identity.
  • Why vulnerability is strength and the importance of men ‘wearing their heart on their sleeves’ and speaking up.
  • The reality of life after football and Kieran’s excitement to discover who he is beyond the field.
  • His message of hope to anyone battling demons: you can change.


This episode is more than a farewell to one of rugby league’s most resilient and respected players. It’s a raw reminder that success doesn’t make us immune to struggle, and that the courage to say “I’m not okay” can save lives.


Podcast Sponsor:

Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.


Connect with Belinda:

Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au

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

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

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


Connect with Kieran:

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

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4 months ago
45 minutes 52 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 34: Trevor Hendy: From Winning at All Costs to Winning on All Levels

In this episode, Belinda sits down with Trevor Hendy, six-time Australian Ironman Champion, four-time World Champion, and Australian Sporting Hall of Fame inductee. Trevor isn’t just a champion - he’s an icon. But as he reveals, his greatest lessons came not only from winning, but from discovering flow, connection, and meaning beyond competition.

Trevor shares the deeply personal story of losing his father and the profound sense of guidance he now feels. He reflects on how a supportive family and the surf lifesaving community shaped his values, and how an “effortless effort” mindset propelled him into the flow state - both in sport and in life. With honesty, he opens up about the ego traps of chasing external validation, and how he shifted from winning at all costs to winning on all levels.

We cover:

  • The strong connection he shared with his father, and the moment he doubted himself as a man when his son was born, and how it became a profound awakening.
  • Life lessons from surf lifesaving and finding courage through community.
  • The power of flow state and “effortless effort” that set him apart from the pack and kept him calm and consistent under pressure.
  • Reframing challenges through his belief that “the conditions are always perfect.”
  • Identity, ego, and the shift from chasing wins to finding true connection.
  • His life as an elite sportsman, son, father, husband, grandfather, coach, and mentor.
  • What lights him up today, how adventure brings him joy, and what life looks like beyond the glory days.


This conversation goes far deeper than medals and competition. Whether you’re an athlete, a leader, or simply navigating your own waves, Trevor’s wisdom will leave you reflecting on what it truly means to live in flow.


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 Trevor:

Website: https://www.trevorhendy.com/

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

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4 months ago
1 hour 10 minutes 58 seconds

Beyond The Surface Podcast
Episode 33: AJ Williams: From Public Housing, DV, Alcoholic Parents & Abandonment to 8-Figure Entrepreneur

Belinda sits down with AJ Williams, a man who has transformed a turbulent past into an extraordinary life.

 

AJ shares with raw honesty how living in public housing, surviving domestic violence, growing up with alcoholic parents, and being abandoned shaped him, and how he consciously chose to break generational cycles. From professional sport to founding Revel Saunas & Ice Baths, AJ reveals the lessons no business book could teach: resilience, alignment, and prioritizing health over wealth. He also shares how his three daughters have softened him and why he focuses on building memories rather than chasing money.

 

We explore:

•              Surviving a challenging childhood and choosing a different path

•              Transforming personal pain into purpose 

•              How he built an 8-figure business in just 3.5 months without any stock

•              The role of timing, purpose, and alignment in true success

•              Parenting philosophies: why time and presence matter more than screens

•              Why health and wellbeing always outweigh wealth

•              Not needing to prove your worth because you know who you are

 

This isn’t just a story of success, it’s a story of survival, courage, and rewriting your life’s narrative, no matter where you start.

 

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 AJ:

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

Revel Saunas & Ice Baths: https://www.revelsaunas.com

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4 months ago
42 minutes 43 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.