A Wholeness Podcast with The Yoga Barber Fliss Downes

In today's episode Fliss looks at the words "mental health" and how we can look at them in a different way, she touches base on how the schooling systems do not teach children the true function of our brain and shares Australia's statistics.A special gift awaits you as it's AWP's first ever meditation on an episode #excitedSENTENCE UPDATE "Joe Dispenza says brainwave patterns, remember, 95 percent of who we are by the age 35 and is a set of memorised habits and behavioursMentions in this weeks episode: Simon Sinek, Dr Joe Dispenza, Australian Institute of Health & Wellbeing, Gaia, Alyssa SutherlandA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

A short solocast from Fliss, briefly sharing what she got up to at the weekend, shining the light on her wonderful friend Alyssa Sutherland, who designed The Yoga Barber brand and has her very own podcast too, known as 'Catch Me Outside My Comfort Zone'.Fliss touches base with feelings over thoughts and gives you a few prompts to come back to yourself, along with what kind of questions to expect at Sweat & Scribble, an event hosted by Alyssa, at Koho Sauna followed by Albert & Co, down in Lakes Entrance.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

Fliss welcomes Jake Putan in today's episode, with both of them having parallel feelings about the technicality of their work, and an essence and zest for a greater vision, purpose and impact within the industry. They certainly are making shifts and ripples with conversation like this one.Think, optimisation, awakening and propelling a holistic shift within the hair industry. Where you'll bound to feel some variation of resonance and synchronicity if you are anything like these two. And if you're someone to turn your back on "woo woo" stuff, we encourage you to press play. Because you'll be surprised at how much this episode will provide you with curiosity.Mentions in this episode include: Cheryelle, Mariana, Expo 4 Barbers, Danny, Laura, Hearts & Minds Barbershop, Chan, Vuja, Matias De StafanoA Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

In this weeks episode we welcome Amy Fraser, a yogi, web designer, photographer and hidden entrepreneur who leads a life darting between Australia and Bali.This conversation between Fliss and Amy will bring you smiles and maybe even laughter. These two are vibe'ing the same frequency and the love of travel is just one commonality.Fliss takes Amy down a memory lane as she explores how Amy got to where she is today. A true inspirational sunshine, who is full of love, positive energy and radiants ‘feel good’ vibes.Find Amy’s web designs here, her photography here and her personal page here.Mentions in this episode include: Mary Cherry, Julio, Bhava Yoga, Deborah, Humming Puppy, Jacqueline, Melissa.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.A big thank you to Daniel, founder of Bairnsdale Bikes for the use of his studio where part of this episode was recorded. Check out his Podcast here.

A trip down memory lane, as Fliss pulls out a conversation between herself and her cousin Wayne Smith which they had back in lockdown days in January 2021.Wayne has built an incredible community, bringing boxing and fitness into schools all across the UK delivered by him and his team at Olympia Boxing.With a number of personal challenges along his journey, Wayne is certainly someone to never give up. Despite when the odds are against him. His famous saying is "Forward Is Forward". And Fliss couldn't agree more,A true inspiring human who goes above and beyond for the people in his life and the communities her serves. Fliss feels very honoured to have Wayne as a cousin and to gift him this space to share his story. And to promote his fundraising challenge. We'll hear more from Wayne in the coming month or 2 after the big day on 21st April 2024. Link is below for you to donate.Waynes current fundraising challenge is to complete the London Marathon in a wheelchair to raise funds for Demelza, a charity which supports him and his family since his gorgeous daughter Esmé was diagnosed with SMA (Spinal Muscular Atrophy).Mentions in this episode, also include: Ringside Charitable Trust, Lee Selby, Chris Sanigar, Anthony Joshua, BT Sport, Skysports, James.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.

A short solo episode from Fliss today, where she shines the light on all the guests who have been welcomed onto the show and she talks about motivation and not always feeling motivated to create an episode for AWP.A big thank you to all of our guests, who are Jack, Earl, Vea, Melanie, Keegan, Cheryelle, Mahesh, Tim, Eoin, Leigh, Rebecka, James, Lisa, Daniel, Tony, Iestyn, Carol, Merryn and Keri.Motivational YouTube video Fliss mentions is here.A Wholeness Podcast is proudly sponsored by Earth & Soul Pizza in Bairnsdale. If you are local or travelling through Bairnsdale, use promo code LOVEFLISS to get a free large pizza when you buy one.