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. 1h ago

    Kate Malvenan: Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer Twice, Solo Mum & Business Owner

    In this powerful episode, Belinda sits down with Kate Malvenan, a solo mum, founder of Maison & Maison and the woman behind It’s Not Kate’s Time, to hear her extraordinary story of being diagnosed with terminal cancer twice. At just 39, Kate was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer and given only months to live. With a two-year-old daughter, she made a declaration: “It’s not my time.” Within 12 months, she had reached NED (No Evidence of Disease). Five years later, the cancer returned, with tumours in her lungs, liver and brain. Kate shares her experiences navigating both diagnoses, the decisions she made around her treatment, the role of mindset and emotional wellbeing, and how motherhood, hope and the support of others helped her navigate the most difficult moments of her life. We explore: Kate’s stage 4 cancer diagnosis and the moment everything changed.Her decision to explore integrative treatments alongside targeted therapy.How motherhood became her greatest motivation.Facing a second cancer diagnosis five years later.The role of mindset, emotional wellbeing and hope throughout her journey.The importance of community, support and accepting help.The health practices and approaches she continues to use today.The lessons she’s learned about resilience, gratitude and living with purpose. Kate's story is a powerful reminder of resilience, the importance of hope and finding the strength to keep moving forward, even when the odds feel impossible. Disclaimer: This episode shares Kate’s personal experiences and perspectives, it is not medical advice. Always seek guidance from qualified healthcare professionals about cancer treatment. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT 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 Kate: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/its_not_kates_time/ Maison & Maison: https://www.maisonandmaison.com.au/

  2. Nov 8

    Know the Difference Between Venting and Complaining

    In this solo episode, Belinda explores the difference between venting to process an experience and repeatedly complaining in a way that keeps us frustrated, stressed and emotionally stuck. We often think we’re simply getting things off our chest, but when we keep revisiting the same problems without gaining new perspective or considering what we can do differently, we can end up reinforcing the very thoughts and feelings we’re trying to move past. We explore: The difference between healthy venting and repetitive complaining, and how to recognise when you’re stuck in a complaint cycleHow what you repeatedly focus on can influence what you notice, think about and experienceWhy revisiting the same frustrations can prolong stress and keep you emotionally worked upHow constant complaining can influence your relationships and become a default way of connecting with othersWhy acknowledging a problem is important, but so is recognising what you can do about itPractical ways to become more aware of your language, change the questions you ask yourself and redirect your attention Belinda also shares a simple one-day challenge to go without complaining and introduces WAIT (Why Am I Talking?), a self-awareness tool to help you become more conscious of what you’re saying and why. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT 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

  3. Oct 25

    Why You People-Please, Strive for Perfection and Never Feel Good Enough

    In this solo episode, Belinda explores why we can spend so much of our lives trying to prove ourselves, keep everyone happy and get everything right, yet still feel like we’re not enough. Inspired by her conversation with Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett, this episode looks at how our early experiences can shape our beliefs about worth, love and approval, and why patterns that once helped us cope can follow us into adulthood. We explore: Why people-pleasing, perfectionism and achievement can be driven by a fear of not being good enoughHow childhood experiences can shape our need for love, acceptance and approvalWhy saying no, making mistakes and disappointing others can feel so uncomfortableHow achievement can become a way of proving our worth, without ever feeling like enoughThree practical ways to recognise these patterns and start doing things differently You can be caring, ambitious and successful without needing to prove your worth through everything you do. If you’re constantly putting others first, striving to get everything right or chasing the next goal without feeling fulfilled, this episode will help you understand what might be driving those patterns and how to begin changing them. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT 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. Oct 18

    How to Build Stronger Bones with Professor Belinda Beck

    Bone health is something many of us don’t think about until we’re faced with low bone density, osteoporosis or an unexpected fracture. But what if we could take steps today to protect our strength, mobility and independence for years to come?   In this episode, Belinda is joined by Professor Belinda Beck, leading bone health researcher, exercise physiologist and founder of The Bone Clinic, to explore what really makes our bones stronger and why it’s never too early or too late to start looking after them.   We unpack the impact of menopause on bone density, the difference between osteopenia, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and why traditional exercise like walking, swimming, Pilates and yoga are not be enough to build stronger bones.   Belinda also shares the research behind her evidence-based Onero™ exercise program and how supervised resistance training and impact exercise can help improve bone strength, even for those already living with osteoporosis.   We talk about:   • Why bone health matters at every stage of life • How menopause and declining oestrogen affect bone density • The difference between osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis • Common risk factors for declining bone health • When to consider a DEXA bone density scan • The importance of calcium, vitamin D and nutrition • Why lifting weights and impact exercise are essential for stronger bones • How targeted exercise can help people living with osteoporosis • The connection between bone strength, healthy ageing and independence   If you want to protect your bones, stay strong as you age and understand what you can do to improve your bone health, this conversation is a great place to start.   Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT   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 Belinda Beck: Website: https://theboneclinic.com.au/ Onero™ exercise program: https://theboneclinic.com.au/onero/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboneclinic

  5. Oct 11

    Libby Trickett: The Human Behind the Gold Medals, Anxiety & Heart Attack

    Belinda sits down with Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and mum of five Libby Trickett for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, mental health, anxiety, resilience and the heart attack she had just two months after giving birth to her fifth child, after her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety. Libby opens up about growing up around mental illness and addiction, being estranged from her father, the impact her upbringing had on her relationships and self-worth, and the pressure she put on herself to keep achieving. We talk about: Learning to actually own your achievements instead of immediately moving on to the next goalGrowing up with mental illness, addiction and an absent fatherHow childhood experiences can shape adult relationships and the need for validationMotherhood, postnatal depression and raising five childrenThe heart attack Libby experienced two months after giving birth to her fifth childWhy her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxietySCAD and the lack of awareness around women’s heart healthWhy seeing her daughter come dead last was one of her favourite parenting momentsRaising kids to love movement without making it about performanceLosing your identity after retiring from elite sportWhy Libby still considers herself a work in progress And despite everything Libby has already achieved, when asked about her greatest achievement, her answer is not what you might expect. She believes the best may still be ahead of her. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT 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 Libby: Website: https://www.libbytrickett.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libby_trickett/

  6. Oct 4

    Perimenopause, Menopause, HRT & Weight Loss with Dr Christine Greenwood

    Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than your cycle, from sleep, mood and anxiety to libido, weight, bone health and overall wellbeing. In this episode, Belinda sits down with Women’s Health GP Dr Christine Greenwood for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause and post-menopausal care. They talk about HRT, hormones, nutrition, weight loss, exercise, supplements and the health checks women should be thinking about in midlife. Christine specialises in helping women navigate this stage of life with a practical, evidence-based approach. We talk about: The early signs of perimenopause and why they can be easy to missAnxiety, irritability, sleep changes, low libido and changes to your cycleWhy some women are prescribed antidepressants before hormones are consideredThe history of fear around HRT and how treatment has changedOestrogen, progesterone and testosterone and what each hormone doesWhat the current evidence tells us about HRT and bone, brain and cardiovascular healthVaginal oestrogen and its role in dryness, painful sex and recurrent UTIsWhy healthy eating and eating for fat loss are not always the same thingThe role of strength training, cardio and movement in midlifeImportant health checks for women, including blood tests, mammograms, cervical screening and bone densitySupplements that may support women through this stageWhy getting help early can make such a difference More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that perimenopause and menopause don’t have to be something women simply endure. Understanding what’s happening and having the right support can make a significant difference to your health, strength and quality of life. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT 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 Dr Christine Greenwood: Website: https://edenwomenshealth.com.au/team/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinegreenwood/

  7. Sep 27

    Danni Duncan: From IBS & Severe Anaemia to Bowl Cancer at 39

    What happens when the symptoms you’ve spent years dismissing as “normal” turn out to be something far more serious? In this episode, Belinda sits down with fitness and nutrition coach, mum of four, author and podcaster Danni Duncan to talk about her journey from body image struggles and disordered eating to rebuilding her relationship with health, and ultimately being diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 39. Danni opens up about the extreme fatigue, low iron, bloating and ongoing gut issues that eventually led to her diagnosis, as well as the emotional reality of undergoing surgery and chemotherapy while raising four young children. We talk about: Growing up as a ballet dancer and believing skinny meant healthyMoving from restriction and body obsession to strength and balanceThe symptoms Danni experienced before her bowel cancer diagnosisLearning to listen to your body and advocate for your own healthNavigating cancer treatment while being a mum of fourWhy sustainable health isn’t about quick fixes or perfectionBuilding healthy habits that actually fit your lifestyleLetting go of comparison and finding what works for you This conversation is a powerful reminder to pay attention when something doesn’t feel right, ask questions and focus on building a version of health that you can actually sustain. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT 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 Danni: Website: https://danniduncan.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danni.duncan_

  8. Sep 20

    Lachlan Stuart: 58 Marathons in 58 Days Was Never Just About Running

    In this episode, Belinda sits down with men’s performance coach and endurance athlete Lachlan Stuart to unpack the lessons behind some extraordinary physical challenges, and the mental battles that came with them. From losing his identity after professional rugby to rebuilding his life, becoming a father and pushing himself to his limits, Lachlan shares what resilience looks like when motivation disappears. We talk about: Losing your identity and rebuilding after hitting rock bottomRunning 58 marathons in 58 days and rowing 30 marathons in 30 daysChanging the meaning you give to pain and adversityWhy standards are more powerful than motivationMen’s mental health, relationships and taking responsibility for your lifeWhat becoming a father has changed about Lachlan’s purposeHis next challenge: running across AustraliaWhy your achievements don’t define you, how you show up does This is a conversation about resilience, identity, purpose and discovering just how much more you’re capable of. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine 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 Lachlan: Website: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/

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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
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Belinda Anderson
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Surface Podcast

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