In today’s episode, I sit down with the beautiful Sally de Gruchy @dailypracticess to explore the magic of mindful parenting, emotional wellbeing and the practices that help both children and adults thrive.

Sally is a mindfulness educator, EFT practitioner, author of 'A Rabbit’s Tail’ and ‘Zen like a Zebra' and a mum to two beautiful girls, whose lived experience and gentle presence bring so much light into the world.

We dive into what it means to raise emotionally secure children, how to navigate dysregulation in both kids and adults and what personal healing looks like in today’s world.

In this episode we explore:

✨ Hypo vs. hyper-arousal in children and how to help them return to calm
✨ The “green zone” & why regulation matters for both kids and adults
✨ Why 'repair after rupture' is foundational for secure attachment
✨ Emotion-coaching & why being present 30% of the time is enough
✨ Conscious parenting and breaking generational patterns
✨ The power of vulnerability, honesty & showing your full emotional range
✨ Sally’s journey through separation and healing (ongoing)
✨ Circle of Security & understanding your own triggers
✨ The story behind 'A Rabbit’s Tail' and how her books reflect her own healing
✨ EFT tapping, mindfulness and bottom-up nervous system healing
✨ Finding your soul’s calling & navigating the shift into aligned work

Sally works across all ages, from toddlers to teens to adults to the elderly and her passion for emotional wellbeing is truly inspiring. She embodies her mission of helping people flourish, regulate and reconnect with themselves.

The podcast is now live on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, please find the link in my bio.

I hope you enjoy this episode. If it resonates, I’d love for you to subscribe, share and spread the sunshine.

May this episode support you on your journey and bring a little sunshine to your soul ☀️

Thank you for listening.

xx Sylvia

Episode Resources:
Instagram: @dailypracticess
Website: dailypractice.com.au

In this deeply moving episode, I sat down with the beautiful Nicky Kiel @nicky.kiel of Kiel x VRTUS @kiel.pilates to talk about love, loss, healing and the power of movement and meaning.

Nicky’s story is as heartbreaking as it is empowering. After a high-flying career in marketing and welcoming her first child, Axel, her life changed forever with one unexpected phone call: her beloved mum had taken her own life. What followed was a year of navigating grief, shock and survival while also being pregnant with her daughter, Imogen.

This conversation is an honest and soul-stirring look at how we move through pain, how trauma cracks us open and how healing isn’t linear but always possible.

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Nicky’s journey from corporate marketing to conscious movement
✨ Navigating the unimaginable, losing her mum to suicide
✨ Coping with deep grief while preparing to welcome new life
✨ The healing power of Pilates and mindful movement
✨ A powerful spiritual awakening through a Medium
✨ How her studio Kiel x Vrtus became a space of community and transformation
✨ The role of sound baths, EFT and other alternative healing modalities
✨ How physical movement supports mental well-being
✨ Creating balance and flexibility as a mother, businesswoman and healer
✨ Encouragement to stay open to your own unique healing path

Nicky is a radiant soul, and her courage to share so openly is a gift and will hopefully support others on their journey.

Now streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify – link in bio. If this episode resonates, please subscribe, share and help spread the Sunshine.

For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life

May this episode support you on your journey and bring comfort, inspiration and a little sunshine to your soul ☀️

Thank you for listening.
xx Sylvia

Episode Resources:
Nicky Kiel Instagram: @nicky.kiel
Kiel x VRTUS Instagram: @kiel.pilates
VRTUS Instagram: @vrtusbondi
Kiel x VRTUS Website: https://www.kielxvrtus.com.au/

I sat down with with Libby Babet - @libbybabet - from @theupbeatbondi, @earthletica & @chief.nutrition to talk about fertility, fitness and life as a female business entrepreneur.

Libby’s story is truly inspiring. Diagnosed with malignant hypertension in her early twenties - with blood pressure levels more than twice the safe limit - she was told she’d be on medication for life and might never have children. But through the power of movement, nutrition and mindset, she took control of her health, got off medication and went on to have two beautiful children.

In this episode, we dive into:
✨ How she stayed positive during her toughest times
✨ The mindset shifts that kept her motivated
✨ Her journey as an entrepreneur in the fitness industry
✨ How she juggles multiple businesses while keeping a work-life-balance
✨ Daily self-care habits for long-term well-being
✨ The power of starting small and building something meaningful

Libby is a beautiful being who radiates energy, passion and purpose and her commitment to empowering women through movement, nourishment and self-care is truly contagious.

The podcast is now available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, find the link in my bio.

I hope you enjoy this episode. If it resonates, I’d love for you to subscribe, share and spread the sunshine.

For more insights and stories, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life

May this episode brighten your day and bring a little sunshine to your soul.

Thank you for listening.
xx Sylvia

Episode Resources:
Libby Babet Instagram: @libbybabet
Libby Babet Website: https://libbybabet.com/
The Upbeat Instagram: @theupbeatbondi
Earthletica Instagram: @earthletica
Chief Nutrition Instagram: @chief.nutrition