Beyond The Surface Podcast

In this solo episode, Belinda explores why we can spend so much of our lives trying to prove ourselves, keep everyone happy and get everything right, yet still feel like we’re not enough.
Inspired by her conversation with Olympic gold medallist Libby Trickett, this episode looks at how our early experiences can shape our beliefs about worth, love and approval, and why patterns that once helped us cope can follow us into adulthood.

We explore:
Why people-pleasing, perfectionism and achievement can be driven by a fear of not being good enough
How childhood experiences can shape our need for love, acceptance and approval
Why saying no, making mistakes and disappointing others can feel so uncomfortable
How achievement can become a way of proving our worth, without ever feeling like enough
Three practical ways to recognise these patterns and start doing things differently

You can be caring, ambitious and successful without needing to prove your worth through everything you do.
If you’re constantly putting others first, striving to get everything right or chasing the next goal without feeling fulfilled, this episode will help you understand what might be driving those patterns and how to begin changing them.

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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

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Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au
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Bone health is something many of us don’t think about until we’re faced with low bone density, osteoporosis or an unexpected fracture. But what if we could take steps today to protect our strength, mobility and independence for years to come?
 
In this episode, Belinda is joined by Professor Belinda Beck, leading bone health researcher, exercise physiologist and founder of The Bone Clinic, to explore what really makes our bones stronger and why it’s never too early or too late to start looking after them.
 
We unpack the impact of menopause on bone density, the difference between osteopenia, osteoporosis and osteoarthritis, and why traditional exercise like walking, swimming, Pilates and yoga are not be enough to build stronger bones.
 
Belinda also shares the research behind her evidence-based Onero™ exercise program and how supervised resistance training and impact exercise can help improve bone strength, even for those already living with osteoporosis.
 
We talk about:
 
• Why bone health matters at every stage of life
• How menopause and declining oestrogen affect bone density
• The difference between osteoporosis, osteopenia and osteoarthritis
• Common risk factors for declining bone health
• When to consider a DEXA bone density scan
• The importance of calcium, vitamin D and nutrition
• Why lifting weights and impact exercise are essential for stronger bones
• How targeted exercise can help people living with osteoporosis
• The connection between bone strength, healthy ageing and independence
 
If you want to protect your bones, stay strong as you age and understand what you can do to improve your bone health, this conversation is a great place to start.
 
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
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Connect with Belinda Beck:
Website: https://theboneclinic.com.au/
Onero™ exercise program: https://theboneclinic.com.au/onero/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theboneclinic

Belinda sits down with Olympic gold medallist, world record holder and mum of five Libby Trickett for an honest conversation about identity, motherhood, mental health, anxiety, resilience and the heart attack she had just two months after giving birth to her fifth child, after her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety.
Libby opens up about growing up around mental illness and addiction, being estranged from her father, the impact her upbringing had on her relationships and self-worth, and the pressure she put on herself to keep achieving.

We talk about:
Learning to actually own your achievements instead of immediately moving on to the next goal
Growing up with mental illness, addiction and an absent father
How childhood experiences can shape adult relationships and the need for validation
Motherhood, postnatal depression and raising five children
The heart attack Libby experienced two months after giving birth to her fifth child
Why her symptoms were initially dismissed as anxiety
SCAD and the lack of awareness around women’s heart health
Why seeing her daughter come dead last was one of her favourite parenting moments
Raising kids to love movement without making it about performance
Losing your identity after retiring from elite sport
Why Libby still considers herself a work in progress

And despite everything Libby has already achieved, when asked about her greatest achievement, her answer is not what you might expect. She believes the best may still be ahead of her.
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
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Connect with Libby:
Website: https://www.libbytrickett.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libby_trickett/

Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than your cycle, from sleep, mood and anxiety to libido, weight, bone health and overall wellbeing.
In this episode, Belinda sits down with Women’s Health GP Dr Christine Greenwood for a conversation about perimenopause, menopause and post-menopausal care. They talk about HRT, hormones, nutrition, weight loss, exercise, supplements and the health checks women should be thinking about in midlife. Christine specialises in helping women navigate this stage of life with a practical, evidence-based approach.

We talk about:
The early signs of perimenopause and why they can be easy to miss
Anxiety, irritability, sleep changes, low libido and changes to your cycle
Why some women are prescribed antidepressants before hormones are considered
The history of fear around HRT and how treatment has changed
Oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone and what each hormone does
What the current evidence tells us about HRT and bone, brain and cardiovascular health
Vaginal oestrogen and its role in dryness, painful sex and recurrent UTIs
Why healthy eating and eating for fat loss are not always the same thing
The role of strength training, cardio and movement in midlife
Important health checks for women, including blood tests, mammograms, cervical screening and bone density
Supplements that may support women through this stage
Why getting help early can make such a difference

More than anything, this conversation is a reminder that perimenopause and menopause don’t have to be something women simply endure. Understanding what’s happening and having the right support can make a significant difference to your health, strength and quality of life.

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
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Connect with Dr Christine Greenwood:
Website: https://edenwomenshealth.com.au/team/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drchristinegreenwood/

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 healthy
Moving from restriction and body obsession to strength and balance
The symptoms Danni experienced before her bowel cancer diagnosis
Learning to listen to your body and advocate for your own health
Navigating cancer treatment while being a mum of four
Why sustainable health isn’t about quick fixes or perfection
Building healthy habits that actually fit your lifestyle
Letting 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
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Connect with Danni:
Website: https://danniduncan.com.au/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danni.duncan_