Beyond The Surface Podcast

Belinda Anderson
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Self-Improvement
  • Updated Weekly

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. 4d ago

    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_

  2. 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/

  3. Sep 13

    How You Start and End Your Day Shapes Your Life

    In this solo episode, Belinda explores how the way we start and end our day influences what we think about, how we feel, what we focus on, and how what we repeatedly give our attention to doesn’t just fill our day, it shapes our life. It’s not about creating the perfect morning or evening routine. It’s about becoming more intentional about what we allow into our minds, particularly in those first and final moments of the day. From reaching for your phone first thing in the morning to taking the stimulation of the day into bed at night, Belinda looks at the impact of constant consumption, distraction and the stories we repeatedly tell ourselves. We explore: Why your day starts with what you give your attention to, not when you get out of bedHow reaching for your phone first thing can shape what your mind focuses onWhy natural morning light is important for your body clock, sleep, and mental healthHow what you repeatedly consume can become the environment you create for your mindWhy boredom, silence and creating mental space can be valuableHow brain rot and constant stimulation can contribute to mental fatigue and difficulty concentratingWhy the way you end your day can affect how you wind down for sleepHow writing things down can help you put tomorrow’s problems down for the nightThe importance of paying attention to the people, content, conversations and environments influencing youWhy the way you speak to yourself mattersA simple five-minute morning and evening ritual Your attention is one of the most valuable things you have. If you don’t consciously choose where it goes, there’s no shortage of people, platforms and outside noise that will happily choose it for you. Sometimes changing your life isn’t about adding more. It’s about becoming more selective about what you allow in. 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

  4. Sep 6

    From the Archives: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal. It’s Boundaries and Healing

    There’s no new episode this week, so instead, I’m taking you back to Episode 14, the most-listened-to episode of Beyond The Surface. It’s a short one at just 14 minutes, and if you enjoy it and want more, there’s a Part 2 in Episode 42: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal Part 2: Healing, Boundaries & Brave Decisions. 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

  5. Aug 30

    Episode 86: Understanding Pain & How to Train Smarter with Nick McCallum

    In this episode, Belinda sits down with coach Nick McCallum, owner of Outlier Performance, to unpack a different way of looking at pain, training and movement, and why understanding joint position, posture and the way we train can make such a difference to how our bodies move, function and feel. Nick shares his perspective on back pain, pelvic control, stretching, glute and posterior-chain strength, the role of the nervous system, and why a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily define what your body is capable of. We cover: Why pain isn’t always coming from where you feel itThe connection between posture, joint position and painCommon training mistakes that may reinforce dysfunctionWhy back pain can be linked to pelvic position and muscle imbalanceThe importance of glutes, hamstrings and abdominal strengthStretching, mobility and reducing muscular tensionWhy you shouldn’t become defined by an MRI or diagnosisWhy strength training mattersRebuilding movement and coordination after experiencing painNick’s perspective on peptides and why they shouldn’t replace addressing the underlying biomechanics A valuable conversation that will have you thinking differently about pain, movement, strength and how you train. 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 Nick: Website: https://outlierperformance.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmccallum/

  6. Aug 23

    Episode 85: Alcohol-Free, Cancer-Free and Reinventing Yourself in Midlife

    In 2019, Kathryn Elliott’s life changed completely. Within six weeks, she stopped drinking after decades of binge drinking and was diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer.   In this episode, Kathryn shares how sobriety and cancer became the catalyst for a much deeper transformation. We talk about her relationship with alcohol, facing her own mortality, leaving a 22-year marriage, rebuilding her life and career, finding love again in her 50s and learning to reconnect with herself.   Kathryn also shares why removing alcohol can bring difficult emotions to the surface, and how moving through grief, vulnerability and discomfort ultimately helped her find greater clarity, confidence, self-love and connection.   In this episode, we cover: •              Kathryn’s relationship with binge drinking and the moment she decided to stop drinking •              Being diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer at 46 •              Why sobriety can feel harder before it feels better •              Leaving a 22-year marriage and rebuilding her life •              Changing careers and becoming an alcohol mindset coach •              The pressure around drinking for women in midlife •              Learning to sit with grief instead of numbing it •              Heart-led healing and reconnecting with yourself •              What Kathryn has gained from seven years alcohol-free   This episode is a beautiful reminder that it’s never too late to create a life that feels aligned, and that midlife really can be a time of reinvention.   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 Kathryn:   Website: https://www.thealcoholmindsetcoach.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thealcoholmindsetcoach/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thealcoholmindsetcoach/

  7. Aug 16

    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.

  8. 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

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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
    91
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Belinda Anderson
  • Show Website
    Beyond The Surface Podcast

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