Best Bianca Smeekes Podcasts (2025)

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61. Fallen Off The Bandwagon? Let's Get Back To Basics! 50:17

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Hi everyone! Today we're diving into some core pillars for health. Getting the basics sorted and keeping the foundations strong is key for our nervous system. Enjoy Mitchells Nutrition 10% off Code: Mitchells Website here Code: BIANCA10 Contact [email protected] www.neurospark.co.nz IG - neuro.spark Detox: https://bensondetox.com/…

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60. From Recovery to Reinvention: Stepping into '2.0' You with Dani Fagan 1:21:47

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Hello friends Welcome back! Today I'm talking to Dani Fagan - Chronic Pain Recovery Coach from My TMS Journey Not only do we touch on Dani's recovery from dehabilitatng back pain, but we delve into challenges, growth and realisations that happen beyond recovery and what evolution into the next version of you really looks like. Enjoy! Bianca Mitchel…

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59. It's Not a Money Issue, It's a CAPACITY Issue 30:45

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Hello everyone! In this episode of , I explore a powerful reframe - the idea that it’s not simply a money issue - it’s also a capacity issue. We’ll explore: Why undercharging, overspending, or procrastinating isn’t about money at all What “money capacity” really means and how it shows up in your life Practical ways to start expanding your capacity …

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58. How To Find Your People & Build Authentic Connections 29:51

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In this episode of Unlearn with Bianca, we explore what it really means to cultivate authentic connection and find the people who truly get you. We're looking at the interplay between authenticity, loneliness and meeting new people. So many of us crave deeper or more aligned relationships — ones where we feel seen, heard, safe, and celebrated. But …

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57. Where Can you Loosen Your Grip? (One For The Control Freaks!) 25:44

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In this episode, I'm talking about building your relationship with letting go. I cover the small ways you can start to let go and WHY it is important for your health and happiness Enjoy friends! Mitchells Nutrition 10% off Code: Mitchells Website here Code: BIANCA10 Contact [email protected] www.neurospark.co.nz IG - neuro.spark…

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56. Stop Beating Yourself Up: The Self-Compassion Shift Every Woman needs — with Sarah Robb 52:51

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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Robb - certified coach and Master NLP practitioner. We have expansive conversation on what it means to trulys how up for yourself. We explore the patterns so many women unconsciously carry, the power of self-compassion, and the courage it takes to feel your emotions instead of bypassing them. This is a honest …

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55. Holding Space for the Hard Stuff: Postpartum, Parenting & the Transitions No One Talks About — with Jessie Johnson 1:02:10

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On this weeks episode I am speaking to Jessie Johnson, Founder and CEO of Dew Drops Postpartum; Proud Writer, Maternal Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Advocate and Certified Matrescence Facilitator. With a a passion for holding a safe space for others to be real about their experiences, Jessie brings a human centred approach to supporting fami…

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54. I Healed Chronic Pain — These Were the Lessons That Changed Everything 33:30

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In this solo episode, I’m sharing more of my personal healing journey from chronic pain. After being told my symptoms were lifelong, I discovered a completely different way of understanding pain — and eventually, I recovered This episode is for anyone who’s been living with chronic pain, feeling dismissed or disempowered by the medical system, and …

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53. How to Start Owning Your Feminine Power! 39:46

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Hi Everyone Today I am sharing some affirmations & Mantras that will help remind you of your feminine power & the balance between softness and power. Enjoy! Mitchells Nutrition 10% off Code: Mitchells Website here Code: BIANCA10 Contact [email protected] www.neurospark.co.nz IG - neuro.spark

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52. Why Do We Love the Way We Do? Lets Talk Attachment Styles 39:55

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Hello! In this we explore ourselves through the powerful lens of attachment styles — the unconscious patterns that shape how we connect, love, and protect ourselves in relationships. Whether you lean anxious, avoidant, secure, disorganised (or somewhere in between) your attachment style holds clues about your earliest experiences of safety, connect…

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51. 4 Neuroscience Concepts That Will Change Your Reality! 37:11

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Hi listeners! In this episode, I’m diving into 4 neuroscience concepts that will change the way you think and feel. We explore how your brain shapes your reality — often without you even realizing it. You'll hear about the placebo effect (and its lesser-known twin, the nocebo). mirror neurons, and something called Hebb’s Law. You will learn how the…

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50. Honohono Māori Medicine, Breaking Cycles & My Healing Experience — with Dion Rangiuaia Freeman 1:28:58

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Welcome to the 50th episode In this episode, I sit down with Dion Rangiuaia Freeman from Healing Aotearoa. Dion is an International Speaker, Facilitator and Traditional Māori Healer. We talk about Māori healing, intergenerational healing, and men's mental health. I share my own personal Honohono healing session with Dion - Honohono Healing is an an…

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49. The Truth About Women's Health: What You Need to Know with Sheree Beaumont 44:32

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Are your hormones out of balance? Struggling with fatigue, brain fog, or weight fluctuations? In this episode, I sit down with Sheree Beaumont, a women’s health expert, functional nutritionist, and personal trainer, to uncover the essential keys to thriving in your body. We dive into: - The biggest myths about women’s health—and what you actually n…

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48. Are Suppressed Emotions Causing Your Symptoms? with Dr. Jin Ong 1:11:54

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Hi everyone, Today on the podcast I am speaking with Jin Ong about the connection between emotions and our health. Jin is a pattern hunter and messenger of truth. With roots in osteopathy, acupuncture, and herbalism, she has worked with thousands of clients experiencing chronic illness and complex health issues resistant to conventional or alternat…

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47. Real & Honest Conversations with Awhina Matthews Egnot 55:12

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Hi everyone On this episode I am speaking with Awhina Matthew Egnot - Breathwork Facilitator, Coach & Retreat Host. We have an open conversation about the courage it takes to change, navigating grief and major life changes, ending relationships, processing emotions, the mindset it takes to back yourself, redefining what it means to be a strong woma…

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46. 7 Signs You’ve Grown (Even If You Don’t See It Yet) 41:46

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Hello everyone Today I'm sharing 7 signs you know you have grown or evolved internally. As you listen, take time to reflect on how far you have come in each area and celebrate your own growth. B x www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro,spark bianca@neu

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45. Nervous System Regulation - What It Actually Is VS isn't 33:17

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Hi everyone, On this episode I am speaking on common misconceptions around Nervous System Regulation. These terms get thrown around a lot so this episode will give you some more clarity about what it actually means . Tickets to Women Of Business Conference https://events.humanitix.com/women-of-business-conference-or-success-leaves-a-trail-2025 Lets…

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44. 30 Something & Becoming More 'Self Sourced' 29:43

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Hi everyone! Today I am speaking more on becoming 'Self Sourced' and what that means to me & why it is important. For those that enjoyed this, and want to explore further I'd love to see you in the next round of Self Sourced starting 5th March (link below) >>>>. Join us on the next round of Self Sourced - link to more info or register your interest…

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43. HEALING STORIES: Debilitating Fatigue & Brain Fog & Back to Living Life Again with Freya Gordon 48:33

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Hi everyone, On this episode, I’m sitting down with a client, Freya, who has used brain retraining and nervous system work to recover from a CFS and post-concussion diagnosis. We dive into her journey—what led her here, the challenges she faced, and the powerful shifts that helped her reclaim her health and well-being. Tune in to hear her story and…

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42. Rewire Your Brain - The Power of Your Words 28:13

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>>. Register for the free Nervous System 101 workshop here << https://www.neurospark.co.nz/workshop Hi everyone Today I'm speaking on the power of your words, and how they can either empower you, disempower you. The words and language we use shape our reality and this episode will help you understand why. Enjoy Bianca www.neurospark.co.nz IG - neur…

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41. Setting The Tone For 2025 + Questions to Reflect on 24:46

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>>. Register for the free Nervous System 101 workshop here << https://www.neurospark.co.nz/workshop Hi everyone! Welcome back, it's 2025 let's get into it. Today I am taking you through some reflective questions so you can find your intentional word/words that can be used as an anchor and focal point as we move into the year ahead. Enjoy Bianca www…

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40. Q&A Time - Purpose, Dealing With Judgement, Health Bumps 37:44

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Hello everyone! Today I'm answering some listener questions I'm covering: How to find your purpose and fulfilling career How to move through the fear of judgement from others Moving through recovery set backs and symptoms that pop up How to support someone you love through grief early on Enjoy! B www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark…

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39. Decoding The Way We Relate to the Opposite Sex with Libby Millar 1:07:14

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Hey friends Today I am speaking to Libby Millar (https://www.therebirth.co.nz/). We dive into biological differences between men and women, and what we can do to improve our communication and the way we relate between the Sex's to each feel seen, heard and appreciated. I hope you find it as interesting as I did! Find me: [email protected] IG …

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38. What If Self-Sabotage Isn't What You Think? 23:12

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Hello everyone! Today I'm speaking on self sabotage - where it comes from, why we do it and steps we can take to break the patterns. I hope you enjoy Send questions for Q&A epiosde below: [email protected] www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.sparkBy Bianca Smeekes

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37. Your Nervous System is Craving More Space - Here's What to Do 27:57

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Hi guys Today we are speaking on creating SPACE - mentally, physically, digitally and in our environment. Space is so important for our nervous system health and you will learn why! I hope you enjoy Get in touch with me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.sparkBy Bianca Smeekes

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36. These Realisations & Reframes Changed The Way I Move Through Life 32:35

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On this episode I am speaking about different realisations and concepts that have really helped me reframe thoughts, shift perspectives, and move through life more empowered. I hope you enjoy! Get in touch with me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark

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35. The Power of Hypnotherapy & Shifting Beliefs with Bec Marshall 57:32

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Hi everyone Today on the podcast I am speaking to Bec Marshall Registered Clinical Hypnotherapist from Be Hypnotherapy I hope you enjoy! Get in touch with me: www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark Get in touch with Bec below: @be_hypnotherapyBy Bianca Smeekes

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34. Feminine Energy - Why We Tip Out of Balance & What To Do 31:22

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On this episode I am speaking on the importance of both tapping into masculine and feminine energy, but especially why the modern day female can fall out of balance and lead with her "doing" energy I share how - Why this can impact us mentally, emotionally, physically - What is feminine energy (being) vs masculine energy (doing) - What qualities to…

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33. How to Get Out of Your Own Way & Inner Work with Sophia Harris 43:04

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*minor sound quality issues in parts Hi everyone Today on the podcast I am speaking to Sophia Harris - certified trauma informed Beathwork facilitator, Master Neuro-Linguistic programming and Timeline Therapy ™️ coach, Spinal Attunement practitioner, energy healer, channeller, and intuitive. We talk about: - The expansion and contractions we go thr…

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32. Emotional Intelligence - The REAL Highest Form of Currency! 26:55

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Hey Friends Today I am introducing you to the huge topic of emotions. I'm telling you...emotional intelligence is/will be truly the highest form of currency in this era and future we are moving into... On this episode I talk about: - Why we judge emotions as good vs bad - How we avoid emotions and feeling unconsciously - 5 emotional styles - Miscon…

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31. Why You Need to Stop Focusing on Being a Nice Person 30:20

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Hello everyone! Today I'm speaking on the difference between kind people vs nice people and why we should focus our energy into being kind not overly nice. This is an episode for the self proclaimed people pleasers where I share some hard truths. I hope you enjoy [email protected] www.neurospark.co.nz @neuro.spark…

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30. From Chronic Migraine To Full Recovery with Chandler Johnson 41:55

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Hi friends Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Chandler Johnson from Mindfully Chic (@mindfullychic) . Chandler is a Chronic Pain Recovery Coach, Certified Holistic Life Coach, Certified MindBody Syndrome (TMS) Practitioner, M.A. in Clinical Psychology. We speak about her healing a range of chronic symptoms including migraines, occipital neur…

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29. Girl Talk, Mindset, Business & Manifesting with Libby Rainger 46:14

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Hi everyone Today I'm talking with my friend and colleague Libby Rainger from The Wellness Platform. Libby is a Lightning Process Practitioner, and Wellness Coach. We talk about: - Where we started, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship - Developing a mindset that supports growth - The science of the Law of Attraction - Learning to show up auth…

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28. How To Start Getting What You Want - Co-creating! 35:44

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Hi friends, Today I'm talking about the basics of manifestations and co-creating with life. I hope you enjoy it. Remember to set the intention or goal - challenge and shift your thoughts, embody the energy of the person who has what you want, take ACTION, let go of what is no longer serving you... and leave room for HOW it's going to happen. This i…

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27. Change Your Life Through Curiosity with Hayley Sharp 53:45

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Hey friends On this episode I am speaking to Trauma Informed Breathwork Facilitator, Hayley Sharp. We speak about: - How following your curiosity can lead you to new places - Owning yourself fully and ditching the labels - Navigating the dark times and moving to new understandings - How to regain power over your life and embrace and trust in change…

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26. Be Where Your Feet Are! 23:45

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Hey guys Today I'm talking about mental patterns that take us out of being present, how this shifts physiology, and what we can do instead. SELF SOURCED GROUP PROGRAMME Join here - https://www.neurospark.co.nz/selfsourced Instagram page - @lovingonherself ** 4th September start Next Lightning Process Training is 30th Aug - 1st September - apply her…

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25. Big Emotions, Nutrition & The Nervous System with Josh Fankhauser 47:51

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Hey Friends Today on the podcast I am speaking to Josh Fankhauser from Two Six Wellness. We speak on - Emotions and the impact of supression on the nervous system - Nutrition and how to support the Nervous System - The fascia and stored trauma - Why authenticity is important for wellbeing Contact me [email protected] www.neurospark.co.nz…

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24. How To Turn Pain Into Power 25:17

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On today's episode I share reflections on how we can grow and evolve through painful experiences and challenges. I hope you enjoy! IG - neuro.spark email - [email protected] website - www.neurospark.co.nz / www.mindflexwellbeing.comBy Bianca Smeekes

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23. Embracing Your Body & How To Build Body Confidence 28:34

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Hi Friends! Welcome back. Today I speak on my journey through years of restrictive eating, critiquing myself, and overexerting - and what I did to move from having a critical, disconnected relationship with my body, to building a more accepting and connected relationship within. I hope you enjoy! B www.neurospark.co.nz [email protected] .…

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22. Want To Heal From Chronic Illness? Listen to This 33:59

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Hey Guys Back with another episode on healing chronic symptoms/illness. I share commonalities of people that I see recover, and what mindset and approach to healing I see as the most beneficial to have. I hope you enjoy Bianca x Get in touch: www.neurospark.co.nz [email protected] @neuro.spark

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21. Ladies, You Will Boost Your Health if You Let Go of These Things 27:11

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Hello everyone! Today I am talking on some mental and emotional patterns as a result of some underlying beliefs that can drive an ongoing stress response in the mind and body, and impact our health later down the track. I hope you enjoy! B x www.neurospark.co.nz IG. neuro.spark

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20. Navigating Changes & The Mind Body Connection with Jodie Goss 46:06

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**apologies for the sound glitches in this episode, we had some minor audio issues where we overlap! Hey Friends, In this episode I am catching up with my friend, colleague and business partner Jodie Goss. We talk about how we have navigated some of life's big changes over the last few years, and what we have learned that has deepened our understan…

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19. Developmental Trauma & How it Impacts Us with Teodora Pile 1:02:25

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Hello everyone! Welcome back. On today's episode I am talking to Teodora Pile, Somatic Coach & Trauma repair Facilitator. We talk about: - What developmental trauma is, how it shows up in adaptations and how it impacts us and our health later in life - How to begin to build safety and self trust - How to build capacity in the nervous system - Emoti…

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18. Relationships Lessons That Will Save You Time & Energy 29:31

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Hey everyone I'm back and sharing some core lessons I have learnt through the relationships in my life. Relationships can be our biggest teachers (if we allow them to be....) We are all learning and reflecting and I hope you resonate with some of these. B x IG - neuro.spark email - [email protected] website - www.neurospark.co.nz / www.mindfl…

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17. The Power Of Breathwork with John van Huenen 34:34

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Hey Friends, On this episode I am speaking to John van Hunan, Trauma-informed Somatic Breathwork Facilitator, trained Owaken Breathwork. You will hear more about what a breathwork journey is, how it works, and what we can do daily to move back into a parasympathetic state. Find John here: https://www.instagram.com/johnvanhuenen/ Get in touch throug…

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16. Masculine & Feminine Energy - What Does It Mean When It Comes To Health & Relationships? 46:00

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Hey everyone, Today on the episode I'm talking to Sonja Courtis. Her work is also centred on the Mind, body, emotions/energy and I loved our conversation and the own reflections I took. Find Sonja here: https://www.sonjacourtis.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sonjacourtis_biz/ Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz…

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15. Why The Brain and Nervous System Are Key To Health & Recovery with Liz Allen 53:13

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Hi Friends Today on the podcast I have another Lightning Process Practitioner - Liz Allen. Liz shares her journey through fatigue back to energy and vitality, and why a brain and nervous system approach was the key to change for her recovery. We delve more into the Lightning Process - the 3 day training we both facilitate that is designed for peopl…

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14. Become Your Own Best Friend - Why & How? 26:55

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On this episode of Unlearn with Bianca, I'm teaching you why self-compassion is important for all areas of our life, HOW to shift your internal dialogue and become your own friend Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz / [email protected] B xBy Bianca Smeekes

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13. Q&A Time - Stuck In a Rut, Prioritising Fun & Why Fat Loss Feels Hard! 35:48

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On this episode of Unlearn with Bianca, I'm answering some questions that were sent through on Instagram. I hope you enjoy! Get in touch through IG - neuro.spark Work with me - www.neurospark.co.nz / [email protected] B xBy Bianca Smeekes

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12. Seasons, Self Worth & Showing Up with Courtney Durr 57:52

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On today's episode I'm sitting down with Courtney Durr, a Self Worth Coach who helps women build their self-worth, express themselves authentically and cultivate healthy relationships withn. I loved this episode. Listen in as we delve into building self worth, living a life on your terms, tapping into ease and compassion & doing uncomfortable thing…