OFF STAGE with Lisa O'Neill

Just wrapped up our final energy festival in the gorgeous Wairarapa—dancing on lawns, meditating under trees, and celebrating brave souls who showed up solo (which I totally admire). Had a classic Lisa moment booking a rental car in Scotland instead of New Zealand (ADHD strikes again!), turning a simple trip into a five-hour adventure. Now I'm off to Melbourne for International Women's Day (please, no more cupcakes—give us equal pay!), then prepping for Shanghai in May. The energy festivals are done, but Energy Club is about to go next level! Come join us for exclusive content at just $25 a month if you're craving more of this beautiful chaos. x

We often talk about what goes into our bodies and we're conscious of our physical diet, but I don't think enough of us are conscious of a head diet or a mind diet.

Breathing is one of the things that will impact your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energy all at the same time. When my head and my heart can't agree, I give myself the space to just breathe.The Energy Club is for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their energy. People who want support, accountability and inspiration. Join me at lisaoneill.co.nz

There is no point working hard, saving money just to die. The whole point of life is to enjoy it and have experiences. Every now and then, one must have a consolidation week where you just have to do the mercy of all the shit you haven't been doing.

We are not born new. We are born renewed, rested and restored from our previous battles, but scarred nonetheless. 

Sleep is so vital because it's like a body reset, and I think of it as a software upgrade. Creating a space for sleep is something that's worth looking into.The Energy Club is for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their energy. People who want support, accountability and inspiration. Join me at lisaoneill.co.nz

From hosting 60 amazing women at our first-ever energy festival in Hamilton to unexpectedly meeting my idol Liz Gilbert, I'm buzzing to share it all with you. Join me as I chat about these magical moments and get a sneak peek at what's coming up in Hawke's Bay and Alexandra!

My overachieving energy has turned into me constantly overdoing things. Perfectionism is an energy, and there's a fear there of not being good enough. Find joy in the mess. Embrace imperfection.

Relationships should be two way streets where you get and you give. If you're just giving all the time or you just become their problem bulletin board, find a way to pause them.The Energy Club is for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their energy. People who want support, accountability and inspiration. Join me at lisaoneill.co.nz

Looking forward to stuff gives me so much energy. It fills my cup.  What could you look forward to?

I think our lives are just loads of eras, all sequenced up. What's the thing that you're into at the moment?

Keep an eye on your physical energy, know how your body is feeling, and take the time to at least once a week check in with your body as if it is what your body requires.The Energy Club is for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their energy. People who want support, accountability and inspiration. Join me at lisaoneill.co.nz

I just decided it was time for whatever the fuck I want weekend. A weekend of relaxation, creativity, doing the things I love. I tried to override my settings.

There’s no excuse for being rude. We're not always able to be amazing but just be decent and don't be rude.

My word this year is buoyant. To be buoyant, you need space; you can’t bob around if your shoulders are touching the walls. Getting rid of a third of everything makes your life 33% better.

Break free from people-pleasing, set boundaries, and design a life you love. It's time to stop existing and start truly living.

This week, I'm getting myself organized and looking after my body, and prioritizing myself over all the facts. We get burnt out when our energy outweighs our energy in so be gentle with yourself.

When you feel wobbly, eat, sleep, and write. Eating, sleeping, and writing are probably three of my biggest priorities every day.

If it's your first day back at work, be nice to yourself, be lovely. Just float around. Give yourself some space.

The beautiful chaos of farewelling my mother-in-law, celebrating my last year of school parenting, and setting intentions for 2025.

What's been the highlight of your year? Who's been the person of your year? What's been the best thing? What do you not want? What are you not taking into next year with you?

The 9th to the 15th of December is what I call The Before Before. This is the week to get organised before the real Christmas rush hits. This week is full of hope.

What are you not providing for yourself? What is the thing that you need that you've been avoiding? Find out what you need and go get it done. 

Exciting trip to Fiji, reflecting on a busy year and the chaotic energy of the holiday season.

Everything you see is not as it seems. Everything you look at doesn’t show you the chaos behind it. Don't worry about the chaos.

In this episode, I had a conversation with one of my favorite energy experts, Karla Brodie, who is an experienced yoga teacher and expert in rest and embodiment practices. We explored the importance of rest as a learned skill, challenging the notion that rest is lazy while discussing practical ways to incorporate restorative practices into daily life. Karla shared her knowledge from 30 years of teaching and working with different groups, including people with chronic illnesses and cancer.The Energy Club is for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their energy. People who want support, accountability and inspiration. Join me at lisaoneill.co.nz

The last week of November has to be dedicated to the Christmas planning because once December starts, you're fucked.

Life loves a vacuum, so when you end something, you create space for new opportunities. You open the door for new beginnings.

This year is getting crazy. If I was running a marathon, I think we're in the last sprint. It's nearly December. We're really at the pointy end.

Everything we do has hard times and amazing times, and we need to acknowledge when things are hard. What is hard for you right now? What’s the challenge you want taken off you?

I'm not really into work life balance. I am into work life integration.

If you can take the time to consider the other person's ideas and expectations, I think it makes you more well-rounded. It's something I think we should remind each other of all the time.

I'm going to force myself to have some slow starts and some early finishes. That's what I like to do when I've got space.

Sometimes it's really hard to not agree. Just get those words out. If I can get more people to speak up before I die, I'll be happy.

What does November hold for you? What do you need to lock in now? It's time to start planning around Christmas and the rest of the year.

We've all got stories, shit that happened to us and people did to us. These stories are like boxes. We need to process our stories and move forward without carrying these boxes.

In this episode, I had a conversation with my friend, reverend and spiritual practitioner, Rachel Wotten. We talked about Rachel's journey from skeptic to a spiritual guide, the nature of intuition, different perspectives, and how to incorporate spiritual practices into daily life. The Energy Club is for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their energy. People who want support, accountability and inspiration. Join me at lisaoneill.co.nz

Energy is designed to give away, but we also need to be really mindful of how much energy is in there.

Happy World Menopause Day! I don't think there's a person on the planet who isn't impacted by menopause, so listen up. This episode is not for menopausal women only. It's for you, too.

What have you got every day this week? Get some little treats for yourself, some pockets of perfect.

Spending time with your family is important. It's an opportunity to learn about ourselves. 

Be curious, explore possibilities, lead with love. Talk about things you love, hang out with people you love, try things you love, lean into the love space. Break free from everyday routine and start living.

When I'm going over the equator, I listen to Jonathan Goldman's Chakra tuner so I don't get jetlag. Back into my New Zealand life, it's time to compartmentalize. I've got conferences, events, and a Repotted retreat coming up and it's time to start thinking about Christmas!

Get good at decisions. Be present to what you truly want.

In this episode of the Energy Club podcast, our focus is on the importance of understanding our own energy through a three-step process: noticing, nurturing, and nourishing ourselves. Different foods, fabrics, and environments can impact our energy levels. Let's all slow down and reflect on what affects our energy.The Energy Club is for anyone who wants to take responsibility for their energy. People who want support, accountability and inspiration. Join me at lisaoneill.co.nz

Travel changes you. It opens your mind and your eyes. It makes you think about the things that you have always thought were normal. It lets you experience new food and new cultures.

People often talk about people being judgmental as a negative thing but I do believe it can have some merits. What are the things that you judge people on?

Turning up turned on means you're ready like you're on. You've got everything you need, you are ready to go. Are you ready?

If I had one wish to grant every woman in the world, it would be that you can ask for what you want. You're confident to tell people what you think and that you can be flexible and flowing in your beliefs. 

Having a pocket of perfect is very important. Giving yourself space, doing stuff for you. Put something in every week into your life just for you. What is the thing you do for you?