In this episode, Belinda revisits her most viral and talked-about conversation, Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal It’s Boundaries and Healing an episode that reached millions, climbed to the top of the charts, and opened a floodgate of stories, pain, and hope.Now, she’s diving deeper.You’ll learn what estrangement really is (and isn’t), why adult children create distance, and how to find healing even when reconciliation isn’t possible. This episode is for anyone navigating family pain, breaking generational patterns, or trying to understand the weight of walking away.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy estrangement isn’t betrayal, it’s boundaries and survivalHow Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and trauma can shape us as adultsThe mix of grief, guilt, and relief that comes with creating distanceWhy reconciliation is possible for some — and not for othersHealing tools such as re-parenting, chosen family, somatic work, and self-compassionA guided reflection to reconnect with your younger self and inner childProtecting yourself and your peace isn’t betrayal, it’s brave. Sometimes healing looks like repair, and sometimes it looks like finally choosing yourself and breaking generational patterns so the cycle ends with you.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
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Episode 40: Sound as Medicine: Healing, Grief & Motherhood with Seriya Cutbush
In this episode, Belinda sits down with the radiant and heart-led Seriya Cutbush, co-founder of Sound Healing Australia.Seriya shares her unique journey from growing up with a Yogi as mum and living between Byron Bay and ashrams in India, to navigating grief, a near-death experience, to stepping into motherhood and building a life rooted in sound, frequency, spirituality, and presence.You’ll hear about:Motherhood & Healing – how becoming a mother reshaped her spiritual practice and deepened the way she shows up in the world.The Power of Sound – why sound is her soul language and how it supports true healing on every level.Beyond Spiritual Bypassing – the importance of fully feeling and processing emotions instead of skipping straight to “the bigger picture.”Life’s Greatest Teachers – the lessons that human experiences have offered her along the way.Seriya reminds us that “Healing is non-linear. Even in the stillness, transformation is happening.”Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauonnect with Seriya:Website: https://www.soundhealingaustralia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soundhealingaustralia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredsoundhealingaustralia/
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Episode 39: Breaking Free from Survival Mode: Practical Tools for Fight, Flight, Freeze & Fawn
Ever snapped at someone and thought, “Why did I do that?” Found yourself overworking to the point of exhaustion? Gone numb or disconnected when life felt too much? Or saying yes when you really wanted to say no, just to keep the peace? These are all signs your nervous system has slipped into survival mode.In this episode, Belinda breaks down the four stress responses, fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, in a way that’s simple, relatable, and easy to recognise in your own life. You’ll learn why your body reacts this way, how these patterns were wired in the first place, and most importantly, how to guide yourself back to balance.This conversation is full of practical tools and daily practices you can start using straight away so you feel more grounded, present, and connected.You’ll hear about:Why your nervous system’s number one job is safety not your goals or to-do listHow to spot the signs of fight, flight, freeze, and fawn (and find your own “default”)The role early experiences play in wiring these patternsWhat to do in the moment to regulate and return to balanceSimple daily practices to build nervous system flexibility so you don’t stay stuckThis episode will help you meet yourself with compassion, understand your stress responses, and take back your power to respond instead of just react.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
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Episode 38: Birth as Ceremony: Reclaiming Power & Trusting Your Body with Doula Meaghan Amor
What if birth wasn’t just something that happened to you, but a ceremony, a rite of passage, and a deeply empowering experience?Belinda is joined by Meaghan Amor , doula, educator, ceremonial healer, and founder of A Place Called Birth. With over three decades of experience, Meaghan has supported women and their partners through birth, postpartum, and beyond.You’ll hear about:What a doula really does and how it differs from a midwife.Why birth is not just medical, but a ceremonial rite of passage.How pleasure and empowerment can be part of the birthing experience (yes, even orgasmic birth).The role of partners in the birth space and how they can truly support.Postpartum wisdom from healing rituals to dealing with intimacy, guilt, and the realities of motherhood.Why menopause is another form of rebirth and an opportunity to reclaim your power.This conversation will inspire you to trust your body, your intuition, and the natural wisdom of birth.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Visti: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonauConnect with Meaghan:Website: https://www.meaghanamor.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meaghan_amor_/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/meaghanamor.com.au/
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Episode 37: Triggers: What They Really Mean
In this solo episode Belinda dives into something we all experience - triggers.You know those moments when someone says or does something and suddenly you’re in a full-body reaction? Maybe you shut down. Maybe you lash out. Maybe you spiral inside yourself. We often think the person or the situation is the problem, but really, they’re just pressing on something that’s already inside us.In this episode, Belinda reframes triggers as activators, messengers and invitations showing us what still needs to be seen, heard, or healed. Instead of spiralling, she shares how to pause, regulate your nervous system, and reflect on the younger parts of you that might still be asking for compassion.You’ll hear about:Why triggers are really activators and how they reveal what’s already inside you.Everyday examples that show how old wounds get stirred up in the present.A simple metaphor (the orange juice squeeze) that will completely shift how you see your reactions.Practical tools to pause, regulate, and respond with choice instead of reactivity.Journal prompts to move from blame and shame into self-awareness and compassion.Being activated doesn’t mean you’ve failed, it means you’re human. And each activation is an invitation to grow, to heal, and to choose how you want to show up.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and support your nervous system. Vist: 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.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau
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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