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A Curious Mind A Veterinarian studying neuroscience, curious about how our brains work

I have a complicated relationship with the word resilience.It's become one of those words we throw around as a complimen...
04/08/2026

I have a complicated relationship with the word resilience.

It's become one of those words we throw around as a compliment. We praise people for being resilient, as though surviving impossible circumstances is something to aspire to, but it drives me crazy.

When politicians talk about how "resilient" our farmers are, what I hear is that people are enduring conditions no one should have to endure. Drought. Fire, Floods. Debt. Isolation. Loss. Calling them resilient can become a way of admiring their endurance from afar instead of asking why they're being forced to endure so much in the first place.

I've had people call me resilient too. They meant it kindly. But the truth? Sure on the outside I kept going but really, I was in denial. I couldn't fully grasp how bad things had become, let alone problem-solve my way out of them. From the outside, it looked like strength. From the inside, it felt like survival on autopilot.

Maybe resilience isn't always the virtue we've made it out to be.

Maybe resilience shouldn't be a badge of honour. It should be an alarm.

An alarm that someone has been carrying too much for too long. An alarm that systems have failed. An alarm that support is needed—not a pat on the back.

Instead of celebrating how much people can endure, maybe we should start asking why they're being asked to endure it in the first place.

If you are in survival mode, the first step is awareness, how does your body feel? is your chest tight? is your breath shallow? do your thoughts race or dop you just feel like you are walking through a fog?

We have 1 spot left for the retreat on Saturday, If you need help in recognising the state you are in, if you are wanting to learn more, help is available..

https://events.humanitix.com/nervous-system-regulation-retreat/tickets

Only a few more days to get tickets for our one day Nervous System Regulation Retreat at Riverlea Wellness Retreat. We w...
02/08/2026

Only a few more days to get tickets for our one day Nervous System Regulation Retreat at Riverlea Wellness Retreat.
We will be learning about how our brain perceives threats and how it automatically processes and responds, depending on what nervous system state you are in. However, we can influence our nervous system state by creating awareness, identify where it is coming from, then utilising techniques to shift you back towards a more regulated state.
I cannot wait to practice these with your all on Saturday 8th August, there are a few tickets left if you would like to join us

🤲🧠🦋🌿🌻

https://events.humanitix.com/nervous-system-regulation-retreat/tickets

Some days you're holding everyone else together… while quietly wondering why you feel like you're falling apart.If that'...
28/07/2026

Some days you're holding everyone else together… while quietly wondering why you feel like you're falling apart.

If that's you, I want you to hear this:

It is okay to not be coping.

As mothers, we become experts at pushing through. We tell ourselves we'll rest later, that everyone else comes first, that we just need to try harder.

But sometimes the bravest thing you can do is notice that your cup is empty.

That awareness isn't failure. It's the first step towards better nervous system regulation.

If you're parenting neurodivergent children, you may already be juggling sensory overload, emotional demands, appointments, advocating, and trying to understand different brain types. Then, just when you think you've found your rhythm, perimenopause enters the picture and suddenly your own brain and body seem unfamiliar too.

I know this because I've lived it, and then I have studied it, with a Masters of Neuroscience.

This workshop isn't about "fixing" you. It's about understanding what's happening in your brain and nervous system through the principles of neuroscience, so you can stop blaming yourself and start working with your body instead of against it.

This is from one mum to another.

I've walked this path, and I want to share the tools, understanding and hope that have made such a difference for me.

Imagine feeling calmer, more regulated and better equipped to respond instead of simply survive.

If you've been waiting for someone to tell you it's okay to choose yourself for a change, this is it.

Your family deserves a regulated version of you—but so do you.

Click the link to find out more for how this can be achieved - a beautiful in person retreat on the Atherton Tablelands. I would love to see you there.

https://events.humanitix.com/nervous-system-regulation-retreat

For tickets to my upcoming retreat:

https://events.humanitix.com/nervous-system-regulation-retreat/tickets

13/07/2026

Growth doesn’t have to come from survival mode.

When your nervous system feels safe, supported, and regulated, you don’t stop expanding—you expand with intention.

Life isn’t about staying comfortable. It’s about building a foundation strong enough to support you as you step into the unknown, take brave action, and push beyond the limits you’ve outgrown.

Because the most sustainable transformation doesn’t come from forcing or hustling. It comes from a regulated body, a clear mind, and the capacity to meet life’s challenges without losing yourself.

Ground first. Then grow.

Join us for a retreat designed to help you regulate, reconnect, and rise from a place of strength. https://events.humanitix.com/nervous-system-regulation-retreat/tickets

There is a branch of you Vagus nerve that detects touch around your ears and gives your brain a message of safety, Just ...
28/06/2026

There is a branch of you Vagus nerve that detects touch around your ears and gives your brain a message of safety, Just like 'Besty' here, get an ear and head massage and I know you will thank us later.

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