Mind Body Yay!

Welcome to episode #27 Mind Body Yay! In this episode we do a deep dive into energy management for empaths including why it is important, how to protect your energy and strategies to clean and clear your energy. This episode also includes a short energy clearing meditation. See below links for for more resources on self-care and mindfulness for busy and burnt out professionals see blow: -  Download the free Self-care Checklist  -  Download the Self-care Success Playbook  -  Breathwork Buddy online course   

Welcome back to Mind Body Yay! Thank you for joining me for another episode. This month, I am so excited to have Carmen de Bruyn join me as a guest to discuss the science and benefits of EFT Tapping. Have you heard about EFT Tapping? It is a amazing mind body practice that can reduce stress and bring you into the present moment. In this episode Carmen also shares a short EFT Tapping practice with us to give us a taste of what EFT Tapping can do for your well-being.   Carmen is an experienced Organisational Psychologist, and is dedicated to coaching and developing people to enhance their impact and achieve meaningful personal and professional growth. Her focus is to help people reduce stress and find calm so that they can in turn better support their families, teams and communities. Carmen is passionate about helping equip people with wellbeing practices, especially EFT Tapping and we are so lucky to have her join the Mind, Body, Yay! podcast. To connect with Carmen, you can follow her on social media https://www.instagram.com/carmen.de.bruyn/ or https://www.linkedin.com/in/carmendebruyn/

Welcome back to Mind, Body, Yay! In this episode I share the content for Recharge Week 2024 with you. I will walk you through the 5 days of practices and coaching over recharge week which help you recharge, reset and regulate your mind, body and soul. This episode is filled with mindfulness and self-care tools, techniques and practices, I hope you can take one of these and practice regularly in your own well-being routine. To join our community go to www.katezourkasco.com and sign up to the mailing list.

Welcome back to Mind Body Yay! In this episode I interview Nicola Henderson who is a Somatic Psychotherapist. In this episode we discuss somatic healing and the mind and body connection. Trauma and stress can store itself in our body, mind and nervous system and practices such as somatic psychotherapy can help to heal and balance you mind and body. Learn more about Nicola Henderson - Nicola is a dedicated part-time Somatic Psychotherapist, empowering clients to pursue a life that is authentic to them and working to heal past experiences to experience more joy, happiness, and manage stress. Graduating from the Institute of Body Psychotherapy in 2019, Nicola has since been committed to assisting clients in achieving their therapeutic goals. Specialising in areas such as fostering intimate relationships, navigating work-related stress, and increasing self-awareness for a more authentic life, Nicola brings a wealth of experience to Somatic Psychotherapy. Clients consistently praise Nicola for her compassionate, truthful, and intuitive approach, noting the immediate results they experience through their therapeutic collaboration. You can find Nicola on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nicolahensomaticpsych

Welcome to the world of crystals. In this episode of Mind Body Yay! I give you an introduction into crystals and how you can use them for your health and healing. I have been using crystals for a long time and I often get a lot of questions about crystals and in this episode I share a general introduction into the power crystals for those that are curious about these little gems. Enjoy! Let me know what is your favourite crystal? I am also hosting my annual Recharge Week from the 20th May 2024 - This is my virtual well-being retreat and I will share my mindfulness and self-care coaching with you. It is free to sign up and you will receive daily emails from the 20-24 May with coaching and practices to help recharge and reset your mind, body and spirit. Sign up here https://www.katezourkasco.com/rechargeweek2024

Maintaining your well-being at work is a topic that I am very passionate about. In this episode we dive deep into the impact that your workplace and manager can have on your mental health and techniques that you can use to support yourself, seek help and thrive in your career. 

Welcome to episode #21. In this episode Kate share's top tips for healing and managing your mental health and emotional health. These include: 1. Grounding yourself in your body and senses, 2. Healing your mind and 3. Reframing your thoughts. Listen to this podcast to hear how you can better balance your mind and body and invest in your mental and emotional well-being. Yoga Nidra meditation - https://www.katezourkasco.com/resources If you need mental health support for your own personal situation please speak to your doctor or therapist.

Welcome to 2024! In this episode I share how I am setting up my 2024 with goals, intentions and allowing more magic into my life. Listen to this episode to get inspiration on how you can set up your 2024. In this episode I refer to my self-care checklist and playbook available from www.katezourkasco.com. Sign up to my community and get a monthly newsletter delivered to your inbox! This includes mind and body goodies to help you breathe a little easier each month.  

Welcome back to Mind Body Yay! Change and uncertainty are all around us, so in this episode I share how MINDFULNESS can help you navigate change, uncertainty and challenges and how it can help you remain calm and balanced. Mindful techniques are very useful for reducing stress and in this episode I share how I personally use mindfulness to thrive through change and uncertainty in my own life. Please visit www.katezourkasco.com to learn more about my Breathwork Buddy Program and Self-Care Success Playbook. 

Welcome back! In this episode Melanie Ferns from The Good Move joins me to talk about practical ways you can move your body throughout the day and how you can invite more physical activity into your day with The Good Move. There are so many practical and realistic tips in this podcast to help get you moving and focused on your physical body, while also taking the time to give you brain break.  Melanie is a Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor, so she knows the importance of moving your body and how you can do so safely to improve your mind and body wellness. Melanie can be found out www.thegoodmove.com.au

Welcome back to Mind Body Yay! I am so excited to have Abbie Williams from Letters of Hope sharing her wisdom and experience on mental health in this episode. In this episode we are putting a spotlight on mental health. Abbie shares her story and inspiration for Letters of Hope. We discuss how you can manage your mental health, how you can help others and how mental health we can normalise the conversation on mental health.  Abbie can be found at www.lettersofhope.care

Welcome to Mind Body Yay! episode #16. In this episode we go into the top reasons why you need to focus on self-care and how being kind to yourself and prioritising your well-being is key to your preservation of your health and vitality. As mentioned in this podcast here is the link to my self-care checklist - https://www.katezourkasco.com/self-carechecklist Link to the Self-care Success Playbook - my signature workbook to help you build a self-care mindset, attitude and discipline. https://www.katezourkasco.com/self-care-success-playbook Enjoy!

Welcome to episode 15, in this episode we dive deep into practical mental health habits and I give you my top 10 practical mental health boosters. These boosters are great for adding to your well-being routine and can assist you in different stages of your life.  I am a Yoga Teacher and Mindfulness and Self-care Coach and I am not a trained therapist or psychologist. Please speak to your doctor or therapist if you have any questions about your personal mental health.

Welcome back to Mind, Body, Yay! In this episode we dive into our superconscious with Kathrine from Embodied Alchemy and become the creator in our lives. In this energetic episode Kathrine will explore how you can tap into your higher self and be the creator of your life. Kathrine will also guide us through a 15 minute superconscious recodes in this episode! What a gift! To find out more about Kathrine and how you can connect with her and get access to her programs visit www.embodiedalchemy.com.au This episode will definitely puts that Yay! back into your mind and body!

In this meditation I share my favourite meditation apps that I use regularly to help my meditation practice. If you want more apps, check out my new article on 'top 10 meditation apps to improve your well-being', I include my favourite apps in this list too! You can access this article from https://www.katezourkasco.com/blog.

Welcome to episode #12, in this episode I share my personal path to self-care. I have observed that there are two clear catalysts for my yogic and self-care journey, these include; burnout and breakups. Hear more about my personal experiences and what led me to teach yoga, mindfulness and self-care and why well-being is at the core of all of my decisions and why it should be at the core of yours. For more self-care and mindfulness resources check out https://www.katezourkasco.com/free-resources To join Recharge Week 2023 (starting 15th May), sign up here https://www.katezourkasco.com/rechargeweek

In this episode of Mind Body Yay! I will share my top 5 books that will help you breathe a little easier, these are books that will motivate you, inspire you and heal you. Overall, they will help you exhale and breathe a little easier through life. Listen to this episode and hear about my top 5 books that have helped inspire and heal me, what books have inspired you?

Hello and welcome to Mind Body Yay! In this podcast I will take you on a personal journal to mind body wellness for professionals. I will share with you my personal observations and impacts to my own well-being and how I regularly focus on my mind body habits to ensure I recharge my own energy and invest in health. It can be hard as a professional to focus on your well-being and it can be a slippery slope to burnout, however being aware of your well-being needs, setting boundaries and having some mind body interventions can really help to maintain wellness. This podcast is the audio for a Youtube video I created, click the link to see the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgZX0IUEqSQ

Regular breathing practices / breathwork has a significant impact on your overall well-being. The breath is the lifeforce in the body and usually we don't use our breath to maximise our mind and body wellness. In this podcast I discuss the benefit of breathing practices and how you can start a regular breathwork practice! This podcast celebrates the launch to my NEW online course '5 breathing practices to create calm' so if you are looking for more guidance and coaching on how you can learn 5 super practical breathing practices to support your well-being jump over to my store https://www.katezourkasco.com/store.   Just breathe...

New Year is a great time to set you up for self-care success, in this podcast I discuss the top 5 well-being practices that I will be taking into 2023 with me. This include practices and habits that are good for your mind, body and soul. Check out this podcast and if you need any further self-care support visit www.katezourkasco.com.

In this episode of Mind Body Yay! I do a deep dive into the importance of GROUNDING YOURSELF. May of us have heard of the concept but what does it mean and how do I tap into this magic?  Topics covered: 1) What does grounding yourself actually mean? 2) Why you need to focus on grounding yourself? 3) How grounding can be used to support your mental health 4) 10 grounding techniques that actually work. Please note that while grounding techniques are amazing at supporting your mental well-being they do not replace therapy or psychological support, please speak to your doctor if you are needing more mental health support. Resources referenced in this podcast include: https://positivepsychology.com/grounding-tools-techniques/ https://www.womenshealth.com.au/benefits-of-grounding/

In this episode of Mind Body Yay! you will get guidance on starting your meditation practice. This episode is great for anyone who is new to meditation and are looking for some hot tips to get their practice started.

Yes, in this episode you will meet my very own CALM coach, he is also very close to my heart - my husband, Peter Andrew Zourkas. In this episode I ask Peter Andrew a lot of questions around how he manages to stay calm and balanced, where he gets his inspiration from and the advice he wants to give to others.    Join Peter Andrew and I in this podcast and get some nourishment for your mind, body and spirit.    For more information signup to my newsletter at katezourkasco.com and get nourishment delivered direct to your inbox.

We are all busy and wanting fast and effective relaxation techniques. In this podcast I will share my top tips and tricks for relaxing and unwinding your mind and body. There are some yogi and mindfulness techniques in here as well as some tips that you will be familiar with. Make sure that you are prioritising your self-care and these tips and tricks can help you on a daily basis when you feel like you need some fast and effective 'me time'. For more information, including resources please visit www.katezourkasco.com. 

In this episode of Mind Body Yay! Kate Zourkas talks us through the importance of mindfulness, and how inner peace is the true super power! This episode discusses why you need to be more mindful and how you can get started with a mindful practice today!! For more information visit katezourkasco.com

We are all busy and life can be chaotic, however it is really important to invest in your own self-care and refill your own cup. In this podcast Kate talks about the power of micro self-care habits and how you can incorporate small acts of self-care everyday to better look after yourself and be kind to yourself. Kate talks through her own mind, body and spirit self-care habits - be inspired and start to recharge yourself with mirco self-care practices.   For more information visit katezourkasco.com

Hello and welcome to Mind Body YAY! This is the introduction to the Mind Body YAY Podcast hosted by Kate Zourkas (katezourkasco.com). This podcast has been created to nourish your mind, body and spirit, uplift your energy and share positive vibes! In this introduction Kate Zourkas will discuss the inspiration behind this podcast and share the importance of self-care and mindfulness. PLUS hear Kate's 5 tips to start your self-care practice today!  For more about Kate Zourkas or to download self-care and mindfulness resources go to katezourkasco.com