Beyond The Surface Podcast

Belinda Anderson
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Beyond The Surface unravels the layers with thought-provoking conversations and uncomfortable truths, covering topics like inner child healing, breaking generational patterns, trauma, nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, conscious parenting, relationships, healthy living, and more. Hosted by internationally recognized retreat leader Belinda Anderson, who has run retreats in Australia, Bali, and Fiji for over a decade, this podcast inspires you to heal, grow, and thrive.

  1. 3d ago

    Episode 84: Domestic Violence and Emotional Abuse: Recognising the Signs

    Content warning: This episode discusses domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, drug use and stalking. Belinda sits down with Lauren Jane, founder of Find My Wild, to have an important and honest conversation about domestic violence and emotional abuse. For years, Lauren was in an abusive relationship without recognising that what she was experiencing was domestic violence. She shares the moment her doctor helped her understand what was happening, what it took to leave with her children, and the challenges of rebuilding her life afterwards. We also talk about recognising the signs of emotional and coercive abuse, how unhealthy patterns can become familiar, learning to trust yourself again, and the way Lauren realised she had started to become her own abuser through how she spoke to and treated herself. Lauren’s experience ultimately led her to create Find My Wild, a survivor-led not-for-profit organisation and support platform in Australia providing free resources, community and guidance for people experiencing, leaving, or rebuilding their lives after domestic violence and emotional abuse. In this episode, we discuss: The early warning signs of emotional and coercive abuseThe moment Lauren realised she needed to leaveWhat life can look like after leaving an abusive relationshipRebuilding your identity and learning to trust yourself againHow unhealthy behaviours can become familiar and feel normalWhy asking “Why didn’t you just leave?” can be so damagingLauren's WILD framework for supporting someone experiencing abuseThe story behind Find My Wild and its free appWILD Conversations and Lauren’s next chapterCreating safety, financial independence and a plan for leaving If this episode brings someone to mind, consider sharing it with them gently. Sometimes simply knowing that someone believes you, sees you and is there when you’re ready to talk can make an enormous difference. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Lauren : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/find.my.wild_by_lauren_jane/ Website: https://www.findmywild.com.au/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@find_my_wildbylaurenjane Book: https://www.findmywild.com.au/copy-of-your-journey Free Support App: https://findmywild.lovable.app/ Domestic Violence Hotline: 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) Australia's national 24/7 service providing free, confidential counselling, information, and support for people impacted by domestic, family, or sexual violence. It also assists friends, family members, and frontline workers supporting those affected.

  2. Aug 9

    Episode 83: Motherless at 7, Breast Cancer at 20, Learning to Rebuild Yourself

    Belinda sits down with Bianca Innes to discuss resilience, grief and rebuilding yourself after life-changing adversity. At four years old, Bianca’s mother left the family after struggling with alcoholism and depression. Three years later, when Bianca was just seven, her mother passed away, leaving her to be raised by her dad and older brother. At just 20, Bianca became the youngest person in Australia to be diagnosed with Stage 2B Grade 3 triple positive breast cancer. The diagnosis led to medically induced menopause and she was told she may never have children. Bianca shares what it was like to have her symptoms dismissed, navigate cancer treatment, become a mother against the odds, and rebuild again after losing her brother in adulthood. This is a conversation about grief, resilience, identity and the quiet strength it takes to keep moving forward when life keeps changing the path beneath you. In this episode, we discuss: Losing a mother in childhood and navigating the mother woundAdvocating for yourself when you know something isn’t rightBeing diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at just 20Medically induced menopause and its impact on identity and mental healthBecoming a mother after being told it may never happenLosing a sibling and learning to live alongside griefRebuilding your identity after traumaUsing writing and journaling to process grief and emotionsWhy kindness and one genuine conversation can change someone’s lifeSometimes life asks us to rebuild more than once. This conversation is a reminder that while we can’t choose every chapter, we can choose what we do with the story from here. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Bianca : Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/biancainnes/ Bits and Boobs Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bitsandboobs.podcast/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6STk9aVthilOQYwOmw72fr Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bits-and-boobs/id1825831621

  3. Aug 2

    Episode 82: Families Don’t Heal Because Everyone Shows Up for Dinner

    In this solo episode, Belinda explores one of the biggest misconceptions about family relationships: that talking again, showing up for family dinners, or smiling for the family photo means healing has happened. Real healing isn’t about avoiding difficult conversations or pretending the past never happened. It’s about acknowledging hurt, rebuilding trust, and understanding the difference between reconciliation and repair. Whether you’re navigating family conflict, estrangement, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode will give you a new way of looking at what actually creates lasting connection. We explore: Why reconciliation and repair are two very different thingsThe difference between peacekeeping and peacemakingWhy every healthy relationship experiences rupturesWhat genuine repair looks like and why trust is rebuilt through actions, not wordWhy intentions don’t erase impactHow curiosity creates more connection than defensivenessWhy not every relationship can be repaired, and why that’s not always yours to carryQuestions to help you reflect on the health of your own relationships Healthy relationships aren’t measured by how many family photos you have together. They’re measured by whether people feel safe enough to be honest with each other. If you’ve ever wondered why a relationship still feels distant, even though you’re talking again, this episode will help you understand why. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

  4. Jul 26

    Episode 81: Find Ya Feet Founder Tommy Herschell on One Conversation That Can Change a Life

    Content warning: This episode contains discussions of suicide, alcohol misuse and mental health struggles.   In this episode, Belinda sits down with Tommy Herschell, founder of Find Ya Feet, a not-for-profit organisation delivering mental health and resilience workshops to schools, sporting clubs, workplaces and communities across Australia.   This conversation was inspired by the unexpected ripple effect of a previous Beyond the Surface episode with Kieran Foran. After hearing Kieran’s story, one young man reached out for help, leading him to Tommy and reinforcing the powerful belief that one honest conversation really can shift change forever.   Tommy shares his own journey with anxiety, anger, alcohol and unresolved childhood wounds, the counselling that helped him change his life, and how his experiences as a teacher inspired him to create Find Ya Feet.   What we cover: •              The powerful ripple effect created when someone has the courage to share their story •              How a previous Beyond the Surface episode with Kieran Foran encouraged a young man to reach out for help •              Tommy’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol and the moment he knew something had to change •              The role counselling played in helping him understand and change his patterns •              The teachers and young people who inspired the creation of Find Ya Feet •              What Find Ya Feet is and the meaning behind its name •              Why vulnerability should be viewed as a strength •              How honest conversations are helping change the culture within schools, sporting clubs, workplaces and communities   This is a raw and deeply moving conversation about breaking unhealthy cycles, speaking openly about what’s happening beneath the surface and having the courage to ask for help. If this episode makes you think of someone in your life, share it with them. You never know the impact one conversation could have.   Podcast Sponsor:   Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau   Connect with Tommy: Website: https://findyafeet.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findyafeet/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Find-Ya-Feet/100093913622167/ Email: contact@findyafeet.org

  5. Jul 19

    Episode 80: Your Genes Aren’t Your Destiny: The Truth About Epigenetics

    Why can two people experience similar childhoods, do similar healing work, make similar lifestyle changes, and yet have completely different experiences when it comes to stress, anxiety, burnout, energy and recovery? In this episode, Belinda sits down with epigenetic longevity strategist Chris Barnes to explore how our genes, biology and environment influence the way we experience stress, anxiety, burnout, energy, recovery and healthy ageing. Chris shares his personal journey with chronic anxiety, sleep issues and night terrors, and how understanding his own genetics helped him realise that what he once believed was a character flaw was actually his biology needing different support. Together, they explore what epigenetics actually means, why our genes are not our destiny, and how our daily choices - from nervous system regulation, sleep and movement to food, sunlight, relationships and environment can influence the way our genes are expressed. What we cover: What epigenetics is and why it mattersThe difference between genetics and epigeneticsWhy two people can experience stress, anxiety and healing so differentlyHow biology can influence mood, energy, dopamine and serotoninWhy one-size-fits-all health advice doesn’t work for everyoneThe role of genetic testing in understanding your bodyHow lifestyle choices can influence gene expressionThe difference between biological age and chronological ageWhy health span and quality of life matter more than simply living longer This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t always about trying harder or doing more. Sometimes, the missing piece is understanding your biology, getting curious about what your body actually needs, and making small daily choices that support your long-term health and wellbeing. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Chris: Website: https://chrisbarneswellness.com.au/

  6. Jul 12

    Episode 79 : Perimenopause, Hormones & Midlife: What’s Happening to Your Body

    In this episode, Belinda sits down with Keri Krieger, a registered acupuncturist and Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine to talk about perimenopause, burnout, hormones and the midlife changes so many women experience but don’t always understand.   Keri shares why symptoms like exhaustion, anxiety, sleep disruption, weight gain, hot flushes, overwhelm and feeling “not like yourself” are often connected to changes in our hormones, nervous system and overall health, not simply getting older.   Together, they explore why women have been conditioned to push through for so long, why quick fixes don’t always work, and how this season of life can become an invitation to slow down, listen to your body and support yourself differently.   What we cover: • What perimenopause is and when it can begin • The signs and symptoms many women don’t realise are connected to perimenopause • Why burnout in earlier years can show up more strongly in midlife • The connection between hormones, stress, anxiety and the nervous system • Why sleep, energy and weight often change during this stage of life • How Traditional Chinese Medicine views women’s health and ageing • Why HRT can be helpful, but isn’t always the full picture • Small, practical ways to better support your body through this transition   This episode is a reminder that you’re not broken, failing or imagining what you’re feeling. Perimenopause can feel confusing and confronting, but it can also become an opportunity to better understand your body, support your health and move into the next season of life with greater awareness, confidence and self-trust.    Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/andadd 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau   Connect with Kerri: Website: https://kerikrieger.com/acupuncture/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kerikrieger

  7. Jul 5

    Episode 78: Surrogacy, Neurodivergence & Parenting Differently

    Belinda sits down with Christy Quinn for a beautiful and honest conversation about surrogacy, motherhood, neurodivergence, relationships and choosing joy through it all. Currently pregnant as a surrogate, Christy shares what led her to carry a baby for another family, the realities of IVF, surrogacy and pregnancy, and how she and her husband have navigated the journey alongside raising their two sons. We also talk about life inside a neurodivergent family, and what happens when everyone experiences the world a little differently. Christy shares the challenges, the lessons, and the incredible gifts that come with raising children who think and feel deeply. What we cover: Christy’s journey into altruistic surrogacy and what made her say yesThe realities of IVF, surrogacy and carrying a baby for another familyHow she explained surrogacy to her two sonsRaising children in a neurodivergent familyThe lessons she’s learned through motherhood, healing and forgivenessWhy dancing, joy and connection are such a big part of how Christy moves through life Whether you’re curious about surrogacy, navigating neurodivergence, raising children or simply trying to parent in a way that honours who your child truly is, this conversation offers insight, compassion and a fresh perspective on doing life differently. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Christy: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christy_quinn_motherhood/

  8. Jun 28

    Episode 77: Regulate Your Nervous System & Stop Overthinking with a Mental Health Occupational Therapist

    In this episode, Belinda sits down with Karlye Williamson, a Mental Health Occupational Therapist who helps people better understand what is happening in their body when they feel anxious, overwhelmed, tense, disconnected or caught in patterns of overthinking. Karlye shares how her own experience with chronic back pain after having her first child led her to discover Stretch Therapy, a turning point that completely changed the way she understood pain, movement, mental health and the nervous system. Together, Belinda and Karlye break down nervous system regulation in a simple, practical and easy-to-understand way. They explore why regulation isn’t about being calm all the time, how to recognise when your body is in fight, flight or shutdown, and the small everyday tools that can help you feel safer, more connected and better equipped to handle life’s challenges. They also discuss why talk therapy alone is not always enough, the growing understanding of body-based approaches to healing, and practical strategies for managing overthinking, stress and nervous system dysregulation. What we cover: What nervous system regulation actually means and why it’s not about being calm all the timeHow to recognise when you’re in fight, flight or shutdownWhy awareness is often the first step before any tool can be effectiveThe connection between chronic pain, stress and the nervous systemWhy the body needs to feel safe before the mind can fully process and healPractical strategies for overthinking, including interrupting the loop, naming the circuit and giving your brain a jobHow Stretch Therapy, breathwork, movement and sensory awareness can support regulationWhat safety anchors are and how to identify your ownThe powerful influence our environment has on our nervous systemWhy healing isn’t always about thinking differently, but also about what needs to happen in the body Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, stress, overwhelm, overthinking or simply want a better understanding of how your nervous system works, this episode is packed with practical tools and insights you can start using immediately. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. 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.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Karlye: Website: https://regulatemindandbody.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regulatemindandbody/

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Beyond The Surface unravels the layers with thought-provoking conversations and uncomfortable truths, covering topics like inner child healing, breaking generational patterns, trauma, nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, conscious parenting, relationships, healthy living, and more. Hosted by internationally recognized retreat leader Belinda Anderson, who has run retreats in Australia, Bali, and Fiji for over a decade, this podcast inspires you to heal, grow, and thrive.

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  • Creator
    Belinda Anderson
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    85
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Belinda Anderson
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Surface Podcast

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