The Choosing Woo Podcast

Rachel Baldock
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Choosing Woo is a space for honest conversations about self-connection, regulation, and living with awareness in a world that often feels overwhelming; grounding science, embodiment, and spirituality in real, human experience. Rach is a breathwork facilitator and ex-nurse who supports women in reconnecting with their bodies, boundaries, and inner sense of safety. Her work is shaped by lived experience, nervous system awareness, and a belief that healing comes from learning how to stay present with ourselves.

  1. S2 E23 - Animal conservation and living an inspirational life with Amanda Davis

    2d ago

    S2 E23 - Animal conservation and living an inspirational life with Amanda Davis

    In this episode, I’m chatting with Amanda Davis, who I decided to interview because I feel she embodies what choosing woo is all about, which is continually choosing to see the magic of life, being your authentic self and following your heart, which I believe has meant Amanda has lived a full and inspiring life. Originally from the Uk, Amanda is now settled in North Brisbane, where she’s working on living a life that combines her skills from a professional career in marketing and IT, with a deep love of nature and wildlife, whilst maintaining a strong spiritual component in her daily life. We’ll be talking about some of the many differentjobs Amanda’s had; from driving an ice cream van in New Orleans, to carrying out turtle surveys in Panama, to being a university lecturer, her experiences growing up in West Africa and Pacific Islands, working in and travelling to many different countries, and the challenges of being true to your values and keeping in good health, whilst also needing toearn a living. You can see the kind of consultancy services Amanda’s currently providing atwww.greendatainsights.com.au And if you'd love to sign up or find more details for the choosing woo group journey, you can find the details below: Restorative Rach*Music provided by Zapsplatt

    1h 1m
  2. S2 E22 - Enneagram, art as therapy and trusting your path with Donna Woodrow

    Jun 15

    S2 E22 - Enneagram, art as therapy and trusting your path with Donna Woodrow

    Our guest today is Donna Woodrow, though she feels most at home when called Don. Don is an Enneagram Practitioner, a Somatic Art Therapist, and the founder of The 9 Within. Don spent seven years teaching the Enneagram alongside her sister and went on to serve as a Guide for the Enneagram Prison Project in the US, witnessing the system's power to create freedom on both sides of the bars. Her path to this work was forged through a powerful journey of personal liberation, including a profound moment of waking up to her own personal power to exit a domestic violence relationship in her early twenties. After an intentional 'kid-retirement' to nurture the attachment and development of her young son, Don has returned to her practice with a revolutionary approach: bridging the map of the Enneagram with the expressive, subconscious voice of Art Therapy.We have an incredbly insightful and honest conversation, if you'd love to find out more about dons work, you can follow the links below: Website: The 9 Within | Enneagram Coaching & Art Therapy Instagram: Instagram If you'd love to find out your enneagram type, you can go to the link below: The Enneagram Institute - The Enneagram Institute And lastly, if you'd love to know more about the choosing woo group journey, you can go to the link below: Restorative Rach *Music provided by zapsplatt

    58 min
  3. S2 E21 - Rest, nervous system support & community connection with Holly Allen

    Jun 1

    S2 E21 - Rest, nervous system support & community connection with Holly Allen

    This fortnights interview is with Holly Allen. She is the founder of Rest Massage Studio, a wellness and self-care space based in Brendale, Queensland. What started as a passion for helping people slow down and reconnect with themselves has grown a space focused on relaxation, stress relief, nervous system support, and community connection. With a background in massage therapy and a strong focus on wellbeing, Holly is passionate about changing the way people view self-care, to her, it's not a luxury but something that is essential. Through Rest Massage Studio, she has created a welcoming space offering massage, yoga, meditation, workshops, and events designed to help people rest, reset, and feel supported. We have a chat about Hollys journey to opening her studio, her experience with a medium reading (from me) and why she feels it's so freaking important to rest & take time for yourself. If you'd love to find Hollys studio you can go to the below links: www.restmassagestudio.com.au www.instagram.com/rest.massage.studio www.facebook.com/rest.massage.studio And if you'd love to know more about the choosing woo group journey then you can find more details below: Restorative Rach

    58 min
  4. S2 E20 - Resilience, healing & hope after cancer and trauma, with Guest Brian Caldwell- White

    May 18

    S2 E20 - Resilience, healing & hope after cancer and trauma, with Guest Brian Caldwell- White

    In this episode, I sit down with Brian Caldwell-White for a really open and honest conversation about everything he’s been through. From trauma, mental health struggles, and relationship breakdowns to navigating a cancer diagnosis. We talk about how those experiences shaped him, the role his rescue dog Barbara played in his healing, and why he started Barberras Botanicals and the Blether with Barberra podcast. Brian also shares his experience working within the hospital system and how it changed his perspective on life, resilience, and people. A raw and human conversation about struggle, hope, and rebuilding yourself when life takes an unexpected turn. For more info on Berberras botanicals and the Blether with Barberra podcast, you can find all details below: Blether with Barberra - Podcast - Apple PodcastsBarberras Botanicals LtdIf you'd love to join the choosing woo group journey, you can find more info below: Restorative Rach*Music provided by Zapsplatt

    1h 2m

  5. May 12

    S2 E19 - Self-Trust, presence & synchronicities; Making yourself available to life

    In this episode, I reflect on synchronicities, self-trust, healing old loops, and the shift from constantly trying to “figure life out” to simply being present with it. I speak about: The difference between chasing life versus making yourself available to it, How overanalysing spirituality or searching for meaning in everything can sometimes pull us away from actually living andWhy the moments I feel most connected are often the simplest and most human.I also share reflections from our recent women’s circle, thoughts on timing, relationships, authenticity, and the realisation that life isn’t meant to be one-dimensional; it includes joy, grief, uncertainty, beauty, messiness, and everything in between.This episode is an invitation to soften the grip, trust yourself a little more deeply, and remember that you don’t need to have everything figured out to belong in the world. If you'd to know more about the choosing woo group journey you can follow the link below: Restorative Rach*Music provided by Zapsplatt

    34 min
  6. S2 E18 - Alternative education, unschooling & human design for families with Julieta Duvall

    May 4

    S2 E18 - Alternative education, unschooling & human design for families with Julieta Duvall

    In this episode, I sit down with Julieta Duval; a soulful rebel, mother, and founder of The Unschooling Lifestyle, who is redefining what it means to live, parent, and educate outside the system. After nearly two decades as a flight attendant, Julieta chose a radically different path, one rooted in freedom, intuition, and deep alignment. We explore her journey into Human Design, unschooling, and creating a nomadic, intentional life with her family. This conversation goes beyond surface-level parenting advice. We talk about breaking generational patterns, questioning societal expectations, and what it really takes to build a life that feels true, for you and your children. If you’ve ever felt the pull to do things differently, to trust your own rhythm, and to step outside the “shoulds” of modern life, this episode will meet you there. You can learn more about Julieta’s work at www.theunschoolinglifestyle.com, where she supports families through deep transformation, conscious home education, and aligned living, or email her for more information at hswithatwist@gmail.comIf you'd love more information or to join the next round of the choosing woo group journey, you can find all info below: Restorative Rach*Music provided by Zapsplatt

    56 min

  7. Apr 29

    S2 E17 - Which voice is mine? Intuition, Discernment & Self-Trust

    In this solo episode, I explore what it really means to trust yourself when your mind feels full of noise. We dive into the difference between intuition, fear, and conditioned thoughts and why so many of us struggle to know which voice to listen to. I share insights from the Choosing Woo journey around the third eye chakra, and why discernment has become such an important practice in my life. This episode is a gentle reminder that your intuition hasn’t gone anywhere, it may just be getting lost in the noise. And learning to trust yourself isn’t about having all the answers, but building a relationship with your inner voice over time. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, unsure, or stuck in overthinking, this episode is for you. If you'd love more information on the choosing woo group journey or to join you can follow the link below: Restorative Rach*Music provided by Zapsplatt

    35 min
  8. S2 E16 - Uncovering a CIA coverup, grief & legacy with guest James B Wells

    Apr 20

    S2 E16 - Uncovering a CIA coverup, grief & legacy with guest James B Wells

    In this deeply moving and thought-provoking episode, I’m joined by James B. Wells, a retired criminology and criminal justice professor, award-winning researcher, and author whose life has spanned worlds most of us will never see. From working inside a super-maximum-security prison to contributing to the design of correctional systems, James brings a grounded, real-world perspective on justice, humanity, and what lies beneath the surface of systems. But this conversation moves far beyond his professional life. We explore the story at the heart of his investigative memoir Because: A CIA Coverup and a Son’s Odyssey to Find the Father He Never Knew: a journey to uncover the truth about his father’s still-classified death in Vietnam in 1965. This is a conversation covers:– grief that spans decades– the search for truth when answers are hidden– the evolving relationship between father and child, even beyond death– and the unexpected ways connection can deepen through loss This is a special moment for the podcast, as James is the first male guest to step into this space. This is an incredible episode and if you would love a copy of James book or simply to find out more information, you can follow the below link: James B. Wells – James B WellsAnd if you'd love some more info or to join the Choosing Woo Group Journey, you can find the link below: Restorative Rach*Music provided by Zapsplatt

    59 min
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Choosing Woo is a space for honest conversations about self-connection, regulation, and living with awareness in a world that often feels overwhelming; grounding science, embodiment, and spirituality in real, human experience. Rach is a breathwork facilitator and ex-nurse who supports women in reconnecting with their bodies, boundaries, and inner sense of safety. Her work is shaped by lived experience, nervous system awareness, and a belief that healing comes from learning how to stay present with ourselves.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Baldock
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rachel Baldock
  • Show Website
    The Choosing Woo Podcast