Kerri Speyers Life Choices Coaching

When Your Inner Child Is Burning for Safety

Have you ever seen the Burning Man sculpture and thought about what it might represent beyond the art?

Sometimes, that burning figure can feel like a powerful symbol of our inner child; the part of us that has been hurt, unheard, rejected, frightened or simply needed more safety than it received.

When our inner child is triggered, we can react from a much younger place.

The anger.
The tears.
The fear of rejection.
The need to be reassured.
The people pleasing.
The feeling of “Why isn't anyone listening to me?”

It isn't always about what is happening right now.

Sometimes, something in the present has touched an old wound.

And that inner child isn't necessarily asking to be fixed.

They may simply be asking:

“Will you hear me?”
“Will you accept me?”
“Am I safe now?”
“Can I finally be allowed to feel what I feel?”

Healing isn't about silencing that part of ourselves.

It's about learning to turn towards it with compassion rather than shame.

To pause.
To listen.
To acknowledge the emotion.
To remind ourselves: I am here. I am safe. I don't have to abandon myself anymore.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing we can give our inner child isn't an answer…

It's acceptance, safety and the experience of finally being heard.

What might your inner child be asking you for today?

Burnout doesn't happen because you're weak

It happens because you've been strong for too long

As professional women, we're often praised for our ability to lead, solve problems, care for others and keep everything moving. But somewhere along the way, many of us forget one essential skill; not giving, but receiving

Receiving rest

Receiving support

Receiving space to breathe

Receiving permission to simply be

Your nervous system wasn't designed to stay in constant "go" mode. When stress becomes chronic, it impacts your clarity, decision-making, relationships, creativity and overall wellbeing

The strongest leaders know that resilience isn't built by pushing harder; it's built by creating moments to reset, reconnect and restore

That's exactly why we created The Art of Receiving Women's Wellness Retreat this August

Over two restorative days, you'll step away from the demands of everyday life and immerse yourself in experiences that calm the nervous system, replenish your energy and reconnect you with yourself

Because when you learn to receive, you don't become less effective; you become a stronger, calmer and more authentic leader

You deserve time to pause

You deserve to be supported

You deserve to receive

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR THIS WEEKEND RETREAT Friday 14th-16th August at Pullenvale
To Book: https://lnkd.in/gbpDwx-S

Woohoo!!!

Looking forward to TIME OUT, fun and connection at our retreat next weekend

✨ It's happening next weekend!

If you've been waiting for the perfect time to prioritise yourself, this is it.

Join Kerri Speyers and Marcia Davidson for The Art of Receiving—a beautiful women's retreat designed to help you step away from the demands of everyday life and reconnect with yourself.

Over the weekend you'll enjoy:
🌿 Restful accommodation
🍽️ Nourishing meals
🧘 Gentle movement and wellbeing experiences
💆 Relaxing massage
💛 Space to breathe, reflect, and simply be

Whether you're coming on your own or with a friend, you'll be welcomed into a supportive space where you can rest, recharge, and return home feeling calmer, clearer, and renewed.

📅 next weekend | 14–16 August 2026 (day only option also available)
📍 Temple Retreat, Pullenvale

If you've been craving a weekend just for you, we'd love to welcome you.

✨ Limited places are still available, secure your spot today!
https://events.humanitix.com/the-art-of-receiving-a-retreat-for-women-to-slow-down-and-reset

This is what "Picture Yourself Here" actually looks like.

Women who were strangers on the Friday, laughing like old friends by the Sunday.

That's the part people don't expect from The Art of Receiving. You come for the rest and the massage and the yoga. You leave with a group of women who got it, straight away, without you having to explain a thing.

14 to 16 August at Seed Yoga Pullenvale.
Full retreat or Saturday only.
Book here https://lifechoicescoaching.com.au/health-and-wellness-retreats/
Seed Yoga The Book Bouquet
Kickstart Your Wellness with Marcia Davidson

Burnout doesn't happen because you're weak

It happens because you've been strong for too long

As professional women, we're often praised for our ability to lead, solve problems, care for others and keep everything moving. But somewhere along the way, many of us forget one essential skill; not giving, but receiving

Receiving rest

Receiving support

Receiving space to breathe

Receiving permission to simply be

Your nervous system wasn't designed to stay in constant "go" mode. When stress becomes chronic, it impacts your clarity, decision-making, relationships, creativity and overall wellbeing

The strongest leaders know that resilience isn't built by pushing harder; it's built by creating moments to reset, reconnect and restore

That's exactly why we created The Art of Receiving Women's Wellness Retreat this August

Over two restorative days, you'll step away from the demands of everyday life and immerse yourself in experiences that calm the nervous system, replenish your energy and reconnect you with yourself

Because when you learn to receive, you don't become less effective; you become a stronger, calmer and more authentic leader

You deserve time to pause

You deserve to be supported

You deserve to receive

To Book: https://lnkd.in/gbpDwx-S

Have you noticed how difficult it can be to truly relax?

Not just physically... but emotionally.

To stop thinking about your to-do list.
To stop carrying everyone else's needs.
To stop feeling like you always have to be productive.

For many women, it's not a lack of time.

It's a nervous system that has forgotten what safety feels like.

When we've spent years in "doing" mode, working, caring, fixing, achieving, our bodies can begin to see slowing down as uncomfortable, even unsafe.

That's why rest isn't something we simply decide to do.

It's something we learn to receive.

This is one of the reasons we created The Art of Receiving Retreat.

Over two nourishing days (or join us for our Saturday Day Retreat), you'll experience gentle practices that help calm your nervous system, reconnect with yourself, and remember what it feels like to simply be.

Because when your nervous system settles...
- You think more clearly.
- You sleep more deeply.
- You respond instead of react.- You reconnect with joy.
- You give from a full cup instead of an empty one.

If you've been waiting for a sign to prioritise yourself, this is it.

Our August retreat is almost here, and we'd love to hold space for you.

Because you don't have to earn your rest.

You simply have to allow yourself to receive it.

Book your place today and give your nervous system the gift it's been asking for: https://lifechoicescoaching.com.au/health-and-wellness-retreats/

'sRetreat 'sWellness