Self Love Podcast The Wellness Couch

Recent studies at New York University have uncovered fascinating insights into the role of the amygdala in the brain’s limbic system, particularly in how it processes and releases emotional trauma. These findings challenge conventional wisdom and open new avenues for therapeutic approaches including Aromatherapy. Smell is a powerful and often underappreciated sense. The olfactory system, responsible for detecting and processing odours, is directly connected to the limbic system, which includes the amygdala. This direct connection means that smells can evoke strong emotional responses and memories, more so than other senses. This activation allows the release of emotional trauma stored within the amygdala, potentially offering a pathway for healing and therapeutic intervention.

Paula Gowland is an award-winning entrepreneur, speaker and trauma coach. She has become a beacon of inspiration around the world as she opens our eyes to the strength of human resilience, giving us the courage to leap towards the life we are destined to live.

Blaming others or circumstances for our difficulties is a common way to respond, but it often keeps us stuck in a cycle of negativity and powerlessness. In this week’s Quicky I want to share a couple of powerful techniques to help us reframe our experiences and find valuable lessons in every situation. This will show you how you can shift your mindset from blame to growth and opportunity.

This is a powerful interview and insight into the world of hair from a world-renowned colourist and salon owner Maria Faulder. The conversation takes us on a journey of loving colour and art as a teenager to immigrating from the UK to establish a highly successful hair salon on the Sunshine Coast. Maria shares openly the highs and the lows and how the challenges have helped shape her into the successful wife, mother, friend and businesswoman she is today.

In the busyness of daily life, finding moments of genuine joy can sometimes feel like a luxury more than a necessity. But, making time to laugh is more than just a wee escape—it’s actually a crucial component of our overall well-being. Laughter, which is often referred to as ”the best medicine,” has profound impacts that explains its benefits on our health. Understanding the science of laughter and its importance can inspire us to prioritise joy in our lives and make intentional time for it.

After completing a degree in nutrition, sport and exercise, Karis Ramsay’s first job took her to refugee camps where she dedicated herself to improving the health and wellbeing of displaced populations. Throughout her career, she has worked with some of the world’s most vulnerable communities in challenging environments.

Karis’s career has spanned from international work with orphans, trafficked children, and refugees to large government health projects in Australia to disability to suicide intervention locally and many more things in between when it comes to working to improve life and opportunity for every human, her work has been very diverse.