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The Soul Full Lounge

The Soul Full Lounge

By Tracy Manu

Tracy's goal is to see people empowered, enabling them to live their best life.

Are you feeling inspired and in search of the support you need for expansion, or stuck and desire tools for transformation?

Tracy's conversations with, trail blazers, rad human's making a difference in the world, those who have overcome adversity, entrepreneurs and thought leaders will ignite the fire in your belly, connect you to what's truly important, motivate you to honour the call of your Soul and provide actionable tools and strategies, which empower you to make this, your best life.
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Gaia Chinniah - Understanding your blueprint and living with purpose.

The Soul Full LoungeApr 08, 2021

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Kerryn Gillan - The Art of Slowing Down
May 19, 202348:30
Monique Dickson - The Four Phases That Can Transform A Women's Life

Monique Dickson - The Four Phases That Can Transform A Women's Life

Have you noticed how you can feel very different throughout the month or even a day!  At times you can feel creative and energised, other times you're more introverted, with less energy and sometimes it's like you have a fire in your belly and you could take on the world... and you do! 

Monique Dickson believes that this has a lot to do with our menstrual cycles and by understanding them more, we can honour the different phases we encounter and align our lives with how we feel.  I absolutely love this idea!  

Get cosy, and join us in the Soul Full Lounge, where we discuss the four menstrual phases and what they look like and you can learn more from the inspiring Monique, who is a mama to 4, a farmers wife and a woman passionate about empowering other women! 

Take the free menstrual quiz:

http://www.moniquedickson.com/quiz

Learn more about Monique and what she offers:

http://www.moniquedickson.com/

Follow Monique on Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/moniquedickson_/

Book a chat with Monique:

http://www.moniquedickson.com/periodpower


Learn more about Blossom and how I support women to gain self-awareness and step into their full potential both personally and professionally:

http://www.blossom.net.nz

If you enjoyed this podcast please share it with your loved ones, thank you x

Mar 31, 202341:10
Daphne Wells - From The Unknown To Knowing Deeply

Daphne Wells - From The Unknown To Knowing Deeply

Daphne has gone from not knowing who she is, to knowing intrinsically who she is and what she's here to do.  In this conversation we discus Daphne's journey, what tools helped her along the way and the work she's doing in the world now.  You'll also hear my 'aha' moment when we discuss boundaries, which I found quite profound!

Daphne is a professionally certified and credentialed Numerologist and Intuitive Success and Mental Fitness Coach.  She delivers insanely powerful insights that give people radical permission to show up in their power and fulfil theri purpose in the world.

I really enjoyed this conversation I hope you do to.  Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge x


You can learn more about Daphne below

www.daphnewells.com

https://www.instagram.com/daphnebwells/ 

Oct 13, 202250:06
Tracy Manu - Five Tools That Helped Transform My Life

Tracy Manu - Five Tools That Helped Transform My Life

This podcast is a little different.  In this episode, I get real about where I've been, how I've felt and what I did, to break through my most challenging times, so I could create and experience more joy and satisfaction in my life.  

Everyone has their challenges, in this podcast, I share how I overcame mine.

Grab a cuppa, get cosy and come and join me in The Soul Full Lounge x


www.blossom.net.nz

www.instagram.com/blossom.with.tracy.manu

www.facebook.com/blossomwithtracymanu

Jul 21, 202224:53
Amy Dinniss - Surviving To Thriving

Amy Dinniss - Surviving To Thriving

Amy Dinniss was a fit, active, determined, vibrant interior designer and mother to two amazing kids.  She participated in half marathons, sailed yachts, ate healthy, meditated and practiced yoga, yet Amy's body began to show signs that she wasn't well at all. At first she continued to push herself, but her body had other ideas.

This is Amy's story; from fit and active to wheelchair bound, and the woman she became along the way.

Amy is an absolute inspiration and if you get to be in her presence, you will see that her wellness isn't just physical, her whole vibe is radiant and she is a joy to be around!

Get cosy and join Amy and I in the Soul Full Lounge for an inspiring conversation x



Jan 26, 202243:59
Bex Lipp - Finding Her Way

Bex Lipp - Finding Her Way

Bex Lipp was born into this world, as a very sensitive person who struggled with her emotions.  She soaked up everyone's experiences and she never knew how to process what she was feeling. At times she didn't feel she belonged in this world.  As an adult she became a very high functioning woman and found herself back in an incredibly dark space. It was from here, with lots of support, that she began to slowly, over time, find her light, heal and grow.  

Bex experiences have shaped who she has become and with her co-founder from Wilding Books, Craig Phillips, they create books that little wildlings will always remember, even as adults. Books that empower and inspire the little wildling in all of us, bridging the gap between what professionals know and what parents and teachers need to know with their Aroha series of books. Wildling Books aids to empower our wildlings with the knowledge and guidance to live a life they love, where their wildness can shine. Together Bex and Craig share first-hand learned wisdom through the stories they create with the aim to affect cultural change for the next generation.

Get cosy and join Bex and I for an inspiring conversation, where I learn more about her journey through tough times, to making an incredibly positive impact in the world.

You can learn more about Bex and her brilliant books below.

Bex Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bexlipp/ and https://www.instagram.com/wildlingbooks/

Website: https://www.wildlingbooks.com/

More info: https://www.wildlingbooks.com/pages/about

Dec 12, 202155:21
David Beaumont - Disrupting The Future Of Medical Practice

David Beaumont - Disrupting The Future Of Medical Practice

Dr David Beaumont and I sat down, (via zoom) to discuss his book Positive Medicine - Disrupting the Future of Medical Practice.  We chatted about his vision for the future of medical practice which he believes lies beyond the doctor-patient relationship and into a person-doctor partnership.  David says "we should be able to choose what is best for our own health, not be swept along (or forgotten) by systems." He also shares how this vision can be achieved and the work he's doing, which is empowering people around their health and well-being. This is a great conversation!

Get cosy and join us in The Soul Full Lounge for a thought provoking conversation and make sure you stick around for a fantastic question which David encourages you to reflect on.

More about David:   

Dr. Beaumont resides in Cromwell and works as a specialist doctor in the health of workers. He has assessed and advised thousands of people who have been ‘let down’ by healthcare systems and not returned to work, experiencing years or a lifetime of disability. From stories his clients have shared with him, and his own experience of ill health — including a heart attack, hip replacements and depression — he came to realise that there needs to be a shift in emphasis to preventative health. He is focused on seeing people in the context of their whole lives.

The Cromwell Experiment

Dr. David Beaumont is launching a 6-month project, putting into practice his theories from the book. His concepts and the logical reasoning for why a radical shift in healthcare delivery is needed will be tested in this project, ‘The Cromwell Experiment.’ ‘We are providing the opportunity for the community and the doctors and practice teams who serve that community to come together to demonstrate the value of a whole person approach to health,’ shares Dr. Beaumont. ‘In Cromwell, we have a discrete, engaged community of a size which is ideal to test the concept of a new model of health for the whole of Aotearoa New Zealand.’‘This is a project which engages with the community and medical services to collaborate in the co-design of a health and wellbeing programme which not only promotes health but at the same time aims to address the growing problem of doctor burnout, recruitment and retention of doctors in rural communities.’The intention of the Cromwell Experiment is ultimately is to enable a significant proportion of the population of Cromwell to go through the programme and to improve the health and wellbeing of the community.

Connect with David below.

https://www.positivemedicine.com 

http://www.drdavidbeaumont.com/

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/positive-medicine-for-health/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/positivemedicineforhealth

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZhiSp5zft5RPLoX8Qysdtg

Oct 19, 202148:38
Bec Coldicutt - Intelligent Rebellion for Girls

Bec Coldicutt - Intelligent Rebellion for Girls

Bec is the founder of Rebel Starseeds which was born out of her passion for teaching, something she's been doing for the past 7 years. More specifically, it was her passion for nurturing our young women that put a rocket under her, to help this dream come to life!

In this conversation we discuss the pressures our girls (and boys) face from social media and society, we also discuss tips and ideas around parenting.  Don't think that this podcast is just for parents though, if you've ever felt pressure from society, this podcast is for you too.

Bec's mission is to lead intelligent, purposeful rebellion for an empowered and inspiring life. Having now watched many of our girls evolve over the years, she believes intelligent rebellion is the key here – this is what we need to do to avoid self degradation from media, social media, marketing and societal norms and expectations. We rebel with a very worthy cause. We rebel to find our own path, to be happy in our own skins. This continues to be a challenge Bec works towards everyday.  It's probably a challenge we all work towards!

Bec is a multi-passionate human, who relishes adventure and play. Some of those adventures include studying overseas, gaining her pilot’s licence, 5 epic summers of surf lifesaving, many moons at university, becoming a yoga teacher, practicing as a lawyer and then becoming a teacher, hiking, surfing, snowboarding, becoming a life coach through Beautiful You Coaching Academy and youth mentor with Shine From Within, and learning, practicing and now also teaching the healing art of Reiki. And that’s just to name a few!

Cosy up and join us for inspiring conversation in the Soul Full Lounge x

You can learn more about Bec below

Website: rebelstarseeds.com

Instagram: @rebelstarseeds 

Facebook: @rebelstarseeds

Sep 02, 202144:24
Lorella Doherty - Being The Change She Wants To See In The World...

Lorella Doherty - Being The Change She Wants To See In The World...

Lorella Doherty is a Change Weaver, an Aotearoa Kaitiaki, a Plastic Educator (BSc Marine Bio), a Personal Trainer, a Theta Healer, a Storyteller and a woman who inspires me deeply.  Her love of our planet and her devotion to doing what she can, to protect Papatuānuku along with educating others about how they can make a difference too, is so inspiring!  We chat about growing up with Native American Indians, living in teeppe's, her love for our planet, finding beauty in the mess and so much more.

Get cosy with your favourite (reusable) cup, filled with a delicious drink and join Lorella and I in the Soul Full lounge for an inspiring conversation. Make sure you listen out for the bit of information she shares about compostable cups, it's very enlightening.

You can learn more about Lorella below x

 https://www.instagram.com/lorella_doherty

https://www.facebook.com/rethinkingplasticrevolution

https://linktr.ee/lorella_doherty

Jul 19, 202141:06
Sheryl Takayama - Why Weight, When Now Could Be Your Time.

Sheryl Takayama - Why Weight, When Now Could Be Your Time.

Sheryl is the founder of Why Weight Academy, she is also a ray of sunshine in any room!  

She is a nutritionist, emotional eater, recovering sugar addict and someone who walks her talk everyday.  Yes Sheryl is truly passionate about empowering women to lose weight and keep it off, yet there is a deeper drive behind her purpose. She wants to see her clients experience freedom. Freedom when it comes to food and also freedom to be themselves and show up fully in life, feeling confident and comfortable in their skin.  I'm all for that!

Get comfy and join Sheryl and I in the Soulful Lounge.

If you'd like to learn more about Sheryl, go and check her out at www.whyweightacademy.com

Jun 13, 202143:07
Gaia Chinniah - Understanding your blueprint and living with purpose.

Gaia Chinniah - Understanding your blueprint and living with purpose.

Gaia's story is inspiring!  When she was 33 (and hence the name of her business - Soul 33) she visited a renowned Maori Healer.

The Healer told Gaia she possessed some very unique gifts that few possess, pushing her out of her comfort zone, and into her hidden destiny. Gaia experienced a very different few sessions with the healer, who made Gaia work on her, and Gaia’s unique gifts were brought into the light. "I thought I knew who I was, I was going in a direction that society had conditioned me to believe. It was through the gifted Maori Healer I was seeing at the time for traditional holistic treatments, who reminded me of my gifts that I had not recognised before. She encouraged me to trust myself and be confident that I didn’t need to intellectually analyse what I was doing. I just had to trust that I was connected to something much deeper than what I could see with my physical eyes" explains Gaia.


In this podcast we chat about Gaia's podcast, which is supporting people from all over the world and how knowing our blueprint can bring about my purpose and meaning to our lives.  Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge.


The Beacon by Soul 33 is available now for download on both Apple and Android devices. Search ‘Soul33’ in your App Store.

Website: www.soul33.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/soulthirtythree

Instagram: www.instagram.com/soulthirtythree/

Apr 08, 202146:32
Belinda Wiley - Reignite Your Sex Life
Feb 22, 202153:18
Lisa F Miller - Understanding The Brain and Honouring Your Deep Knowing Within...

Lisa F Miller - Understanding The Brain and Honouring Your Deep Knowing Within...

Lisa found herself in the midst of the toughest year of her life. At the time she'd left a violent relationship, had no credit, was raising two children and taking care of her mother who was unwell.  She knew things had to change and she was determined to create a better life for herself and her family.  She began asking herself questions and opening up to the possibilities, that her life could be better.  

Join us in the Soul Full Lounge as Lisa shares her story of going from an incredibly challenging time in her life to transforming her life and how she now supports others to do the same.  Lisa's perspective about our brain and subs-conscious beliefs are eye opening and the nuggets she shares will support you to create a life you truly love.

www.networknurture.info 

Jan 20, 202156:18
Eve Ahern - Co-parenting, Dating and Living with Purpose

Eve Ahern - Co-parenting, Dating and Living with Purpose

Eve has experienced heartbreak, taken big leaps of faith and been on an incredible healing journey, which has culminated in Eve owning her power and embracing her purpose.  We sit down together to discuss, where Eve is now and how she co-parents after her break up, dating and making sure she honours herself in the process.   

With a wealth of knowledge and a deep connection to her Tūpuna, Mother Earth and her own healing journey, Eve's mission is to support the healthy expression of emotions and to unlock the emotional blocks within each of us. She believes that as we unlock our ability to express, we raise our consciousness and in turn raise the well being of the collective.

"I am the light but I am also the darkness. My expression is a constant process of moving from the shadows to the light and back again, back and forth, lost and then found, blind and then seeing. This is what I am here to live and what I am here to guide others through" - Eve Ahern

Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge x

www.maea.co.nz

Dec 15, 202058:18
Christie Houghton - A Holistic Approach To Exercise

Christie Houghton - A Holistic Approach To Exercise

Positive, enthusiastic and motivating, Christie Houghton has built a reputation for supporting women to achieve their health and fitness goals by catering to their individual needs and stages. She believes in balance in all things and understands that fitness is not just physical but an emotional process too.

She felt that women could be better served in the fitness industry and set out to build a company that offered the support, education and motivation they needed to thrive. Christie has been recognised at the New Zealand Exercise Industry Awards, named NZ’s best small group trainer in 2019.


Join Christie and I has we discus how to use your menstrual cycle and energy levels, to get the most out of your fitness regime. We look at how a holistic approach to well-being can be incredibly beneficial and we chat about doing what scares the shit out of you.


Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge x

Nov 08, 202048:44
Emma Wright - Size Doesn't Matter

Emma Wright - Size Doesn't Matter

When Emma was nineteen, she told her parents she had bulimia. They didn’t believe her. Or at least believe it was the life-threatening problem that it was. They told Emma she was beautiful and asked if she ‘was over all that now’ and then hardly spoke of it again.

Emma's parents were great in so many ways. But they didn’t know how to speak about bodies, food and long-term health to their kids in a way where they felt positive and protected from a culture that values thinness and promotes weight-loss like it’s the panacea for every darn thing.

Having now recovered Emma is giving other smart, dedicated parents the language to talk about bodies that her folks never had.

Through coaching, speaking events, the 10,000 Mothers club and her workbook, Emma's helped 100’s of parents create inner narratives that support self-worth and resilience, and live a far richer life.

Please note:  If you're not a parent it doesn't matter, what we speak about in this podcast can be transferred to our own mindset around our bodies. Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge, I have a feeling you're going to get loads of gems from this podcast x

If you'd like to find out more about Emma and the fantastic work she does in the world, go and check her out. www.emmawright.co.nz She offers many different options which will support you to love the skin you're in. 

Oct 18, 202055:56
Erin O'Hara - From Unwell To A Wellness Centre

Erin O'Hara - From Unwell To A Wellness Centre

Erin O’Hara’s dream was to become a medical doctor, however a mystery illness which the medical profession was unable to explain, left her bed ridden and ultimately walking an alternative path.

In this episode Erin and I discus how she went from unwell to becoming a professional athlete, to creating Golden Yogi, plus the lessons she learned along the way and we chat about the power of meditation and the mind.  

This is a goodie, so get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge.

Erin is Golden Yogi Director & Founder, a Yoga & Meditation Teacher, a Qualified

Naturopath, a medical herbalist and a passionate health & wellness lover. She practices natural

and preventative medicine, combining knowledge of Naturopathy and Science. She has spent

over a decade gathering knowledge and qualifications in health and wellness through: study,

scientific research, personal illness, racing as a professional athlete, and an intrinsic passion for

health naturally.

Drawing from this experience and knowledge she focuses on prevention, education, and natural

medicines - “pure cures”. She integrates a natural approach to conventional medicine, including

natural alternatives to prescription drugs, vitamin and nutrient supplements, nutritional advice,

yoga, and meditation. She takes an integrative approach looking at the patient’s physical,

mental, and spiritual health.

www.goldenyogi.co.nz

Aug 17, 202001:02:54
Kaytee Boyd - Take Charge Of Your Health

Kaytee Boyd - Take Charge Of Your Health

Kaytee's wisdom when it comes to health and well-being is vast, so make sure you take notes during this conversation, there's loads of gems.  

Kaytee has been involved in the Health and Wellness industry for over 25 years. After graduating from Otago University with a double degree in Human Nutrition and Sports Science, she went on to become a member of the Nutrition Society of NZ and became a MINND foundation practitioner (specialising with Autism). Kaytee has continued on with further study within CHEK Institute – Holistic Lifestyle Coaching disciplines, ACNEM, and was also awarded a Prime Minister’s Scholarship. Kaytee is also an advisor on the board of Breast Cancer Network Foundation, which a foundation close to her heart.

Kaytee has competed for New Zealand in BMX, Mountain Bike, Road racing and is a World Cup Gold Medalist in Track cycling, she has also competed in the Commonwealth Games. Her skill base has great depth and knowledge of the human body making it extremely helpful in diagnosis and treatment, as well as constructing exercise programs.

Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge x

www.theboydclinic.co.nz


Jul 16, 202054:40
Nikki Rhodes - Sex, Intimacy and Relationships

Nikki Rhodes - Sex, Intimacy and Relationships

Nikki Rhodes is a passionate advocate for authentic relating. She believes that a positive sexual education is our birth-right and coaches both men and women in all things sex and relationship related. She facilitates workshops, coaches people in all things sex and relationship related and is an international speaker at various festivals and retreats.

She has degrees in psychology, childbirth education and Ancient History where she was a lecturer at the University of Auckland in Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine specialising in issues surrounding women's health and sexuality in the ancient world.

A devoted traveller and student of life always, she continues her study of traditional Tantra in India each year, as well as presenting workshops at various festivals and retreats across Australia and New Zealand.  She is also the co-founder of Spirit Festival NZ, which I've attended and absolutely love!

If you are interested in learning about Nikki's upcoming  course called WOMANHOOD, registrations have just opened. Go find out all the info at www.nikkir.com

Jun 17, 202048:10
Janelle Brunton-Rennie: Live Until You're Alive Again...

Janelle Brunton-Rennie: Live Until You're Alive Again...

Janelle lost her Soul Mate Kurt, a beautiful man both inside and out.    Before Kurt passed, they both decided to share their journey on social media.  Their story wasn't another highlight reel filled with filtered pics, this was a raw and vulnerable journey, which included all the highs and lows.

I sat down with Janelle, to chat about where she is now and what she's learned from this immensely painful experience and I think like me, you'll be inspired by her honesty, optimism and the strength she has to continue to have an open heart after so much pain.

Get comfy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge x

Mar 15, 202053:48
Natalie Tolhopf: The Beauty Of Imperfections...

Natalie Tolhopf: The Beauty Of Imperfections...

Does perfectionism hold you back?  Is fear stopping you from reaching your goals?

If you answered yes, join Nat Tolhopf and I as we discuss, being brave, taking imperfect action and Nat also opens up about one of her biggest life lessons and how it changed the way she see's herself.

Get cosy and join us in the Soul Full Lounge...

Feb 16, 202041:22