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Psychology tips

🕯️ Energy Is Everything: Lighting the Way Together

🕯️ Energy Is Everything: Lighting the Way Together
This week’s focus from The Art of Wellness Toolkit has felt more relevant than ever.
Tool #9: Energy is Everything reminds us that our energy speaks louder than words. In a world that often feels chaotic, unjust, or overwhelming, we may not be able to control events on the world stage—but we can influence the frequency we carry into our daily lives. And that matters.
Fear is contagious. So is calm.
Hatred spreads quickly. But so does compassion.
When we choose to protect, clear, and channel our energy with intention, we become part of a quiet, global repair.
Recent events, both locally and globally, have brought this into sharp focus. The tragedy at Bondi, the ongoing devastation in places like Gaza and Ukraine, and the deep wounds held in marginalised communities around the world all add weight to the field we share. These events fray the fabric of our collective consciousness—and yet, we are all threads in that same fabric.
Fear, violence, and separation may unravel our shared humanity. But each of us is also a strand of light, of repair, of wholeness. And when we remember that, we can help reweave something stronger.
I want to acknowledge all those who are suffering right now—across cultures, borders, beliefs, and generations. I am sending love and light to every being experiencing grief, fear, or displacement. This is not about spiritual bypassing or ignoring injustice. It’s about choosing, again and again, to return to the values that bind us together:
Peace. Dignity. Safety. Compassion. Connection.
This week, I invite you into a quiet act of solidarity and presence.
A simple, powerful ritual.
Light a candle for peace.
Do it alone, with your family, with your children, or with your community.
As you light the flame, place your hands on your heart and say—aloud or silently:
“May peace begin with me.
May love ripple outward.
May all beings be safe, seen, and free.”
If you feel called, send me a photo of your candle. Or just reply and let me know you’re standing with me in this intention.
Together, we can form an invisible circle—a web of peaceful presence that transcends borders, identities, and labels.
No matter how we identify—culturally, spiritually, politically—we are all of this Earth. Every breath comes from the same sky. Every heartbeat depends on peace. The future we’re building will only thrive if we choose understanding over fear, and connection over comparison.
So this is the practice now.
To stay open-hearted even when the world hurts.
To keep lighting candles when the news grows dark.
To believe in a peace that starts small—but travels far.
If you need support holding your own energy steady, I’ve created a collection of free practices for nervous system regulation, emotional recalibration, and soul-tending. You can explore them here:
🌿 wellnessarts.com.au/free-resources
Let’s light the way together.
Let’s be people who honour the pain—without becoming it.
Let’s be a wave of peace in the chaos.
With tenderness and hope,

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Release for Liberation: Slowing Down, Shedding Skins, and Making Space for the Fire Horse

As the Year of the Snake comes to a close, I’ve felt a deep need to shed—physically, emotionally, and energetically. In this post, I reflect on the power of release, the quiet magic of decluttering, and what it means to make space for the bold, untamed energy of the Fire Horse. If you’ve been longing to slow down and let go, this is your gentle invitation to breathe, reset, and reclaim your rhythm.

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Nature Is Still My Greatest Teacher

After a powerful yoga retreat in the Cook Islands, I was reminded of a truth that always grounds me: nature heals in ways words cannot. In this post, I share what swimming with turtles, island rhythms, and raw beauty taught me about slowing down, replenishing my spirit, and the importance of protecting the places that nourish us.

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Endorphins: Nature’s Inner Elixir of Ease

Feeling low, foggy, or stuck in stress? Your body may be craving an endorphin boost. Endorphins are your natural feel-good chemicals—helping relieve pain, reduce anxiety, and spark moments of joy. In this blog, I explore the science behind endorphins, how they’re activated, and simple holistic strategies to increase them in daily life. From joyful movement to creative flow and laughter, you’ll discover ways to harness the healing power of endorphins—without needing to push or perform. Plus, I share my favourite tips from The DOSE Effect by TJ Power, a brilliant book on neurochemical wellness. Let’s reconnect with the wisdom of the body—one joyful habit at a time.

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The Healing Power of Oxytocin: Love Over the Love of Power

Oxytocin is more than the “love hormone”—it’s your nervous system’s built-in calm button. In this post, I dive into the healing science behind oxytocin, how it lowers stress hormones like cortisol, and why it’s the true powerhouse in our hormonal hierarchy (as highlighted in Eat Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz). With holistic psychology insights and practical tips from TJ Power’s The DOSE Effect, you’ll learn research-backed ways to boost oxytocin naturally—through hugs, shared rituals, gratitude, and even singing with friends. This is about choosing the power of love over the love of power—and changing your biochemistry in the process.

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Reclaim Your Sleep Naturally: How CBT-I and a Holistic Psychology Approach Can Help You Rest Again

If you’ve tried everything to sleep—yet still find yourself wide awake at 2 a.m.—you’re not alone. In this blog, I share how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), combined with a holistic psychology approach, is helping my clients finally experience deep, restful sleep. Discover how practical tools, emotional processing, and somatic techniques can gently retrain your mind and body to feel safe enough to rest.

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The Fawn Response: Why So Many Women People-Please to Feel Safe

Many women unknowingly fall into the fawn response—a survival strategy rooted in early attachment and reinforced by societal expectations. Unlike fight or flight, fawning is all about appeasing others to maintain emotional safety, often at the expense of personal boundaries. If you constantly prioritise others’ needs, struggle to say no, or feel anxious about upsetting people, this might be your default response. But healing is possible! Learn how to shift from chronic people-pleasing to authentic self-expression and reclaim your personal power.

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Sleep: Your Secret Superpower for Mind and Body

Discover practical tips to improve your sleep quality, from regulating body temperature to creating calming bedtime routines. Learn how to use body temperature, cut caffeine, and establish soothing habits to help you achieve deeper, more restful sleep and wake up feeling refreshed.

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