Beyond The Surface Podcast

• 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 woundsHow obligation, guilt, and expectations shape holiday stressWhy “family is everything” only applies when it’s healthyHow your nervous system responds to family dynamics before your mind doesThe difference between connection and survivalWhy grief, guilt, or relief may surface this time of yearHow to honour your own family unit and set boundaries without guiltPractical somatic tools to stay grounded and regulated through the holidaysA 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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• 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 EpisodeHow your nervous system was shaped before you had languageWhat your body learned about safety, love, and needs in early childhoodThe truth about attachment blueprintsHow childhood coping strategies show up as adult behavioursWhy trauma is often about what was missing, not only what happenedSigns your body is still living old survival patternsHow co-regulation and mirror neurons shape emotional developmentPractical ways to start rewiring old patterns through somatic healingThis 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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• 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 shiftingDonna’s vision for Her Medical and why environment affects how safe women feelThe 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 perimenopauseThe power of holistic care: GP, psychology, dietetics, physiotherapy, naturopathy, and moreHow Donna leads a team of 10+ doctors and encourages women to advocate for themselvesThis 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect 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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• 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 hormonesThe 5 hormonal chapters every woman moves throughWhat’s normal (and what’s not) when it comes to your cycleThe impact of birth control and what other options are availableHRT, the benefits, the window, and why it’s not a quick fixInfertility and IVF, the stats, and how to support your bodyHow nervous system regulation influences hormones at every ageBelinda 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect 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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• 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 bodyNavigating grief while becoming a mother to tripletsPostnatal depression and grief: the double-layered stormWhy support often disappears after the first yearRebuilding identity after loss and learning to feel againThe meaning behind her business Yellow Falcon and how she supports widows through her program The Confident WidowPractical ways to better support someone who is grievingWhether 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect 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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