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 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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• 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-worthThe link between stress, trauma, and physical symptomsWhy social media can affect your mental and emotional wellbeingRedefining success and living in alignment with your valuesWhether 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Hayley:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seasidesoul_healing/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/17XFqFScAE/?mibextid=wwXIfrHeal.ed Tribe Website:  https://healedtribe.org.au/

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• 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 vibrationHow cancer became his life sentence, not a death sentenceThe moment he energetically affirmed, “I made the choice to stay”Why true healing is about remembering who we are beneath the story of illnessHow healing the fear of death teaches us how to truly liveHow Belinda’s son’s recovery after a serious motorbike accident reaffirmed her and Robin’s shared belief that the body can heal itselfRobin 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Robin:Website: https://acupuncturewisdomonline.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AncientChineseWisdomRobinJonTimSo/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robintimso/

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• 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 recoveryThe truth behind the “party life” and what lies beneath itEmotional rebuilding and rediscovering identity that comes with sobrietyThe role of shame, vulnerability, community and curiosity in healingThe unexpected gifts sobriety gives youWhy authenticity matters more than ever in a world that glamorizes escapeThis 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect 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=99ec4d2197974695Youtube (Soberly Speaking Podcast): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PxkdN4foktZBN4w2zWeKg

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• 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 EpisodeWhy estrangement isn’t betrayal, it’s boundaries and survivalHow Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma can shape us as adultsThe mix of grief, guilt, and relief that comes with creating distanceWhy reconciliation is possible for some — and not for othersHealing tools such as re-parenting, chosen family, somatic work, and self-compassionA guided reflection to reconnect with your younger self and inner childProtecting 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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