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

I sat down with Victoria Maurer @thebalancedcorporate, a Life Coach and Master Breathwork Coach dedicated to helping high-performing women reconnect with their true selves and live in alignment with their full potential.

Victoria shares her inspiring journey from a demanding corporate career to building a fulfilling path as a holistic coach. We dive into her story of overworking, climbing the corporate ladder and the toll it took on her wellbeing, leaving her disconnected and close to burnout.

Being a passionate advocate for empowerment, Victoria uses her decade of experience in corporate America and Australia to guide women toward balanced, energised and purpose-driven lives. Her coaching integrates sustainable strategies in mindset, breathwork, movement and nutrition to help her clients thrive.

Join us as we explore:
✨ The turning point that led Victoria to redefine success and choose a different path.
✨ The deep healing and growth required to live a life true to yourself.
✨ What it means to embrace a holistic approach to energy, balance and fulfilment.

Victoria is a beautifully ambitious and inspiring human, committed to sharing her lived experience and expertise to support women on their journeys to a more balanced and meaningful life.

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 with you, please subscribe to the podcast and share it with your family, friends or anyone who might benefit from these insights.

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:
Victoria Maurer Instagram: @victoriaemaurer
The Balanced Corporate Instagram: @thebalancedcorporate
The Balanced Corporate Website: https://thebalancedcorporate.com/

I sat down with Tash Pinter @tashpinter to explore her powerful journey of overcoming domestic violence and transforming darkness into light and empowerment.

In this episode we talk about Tash’s story and what it means for a child to grow up with domestic violence.

We are talking about how this has impacted her, which path it led to, the struggles along the way and how dance became her lifeline during the most difficult of times.

We explore how discovering yoga was the turning point into a better life and how Tantra, Hatha Yoga, Kriya and meditative philosophy has ultimately sent her on a path of transformation and inner healing.

We delve into the lasting impacts of domestic violence, generational trauma and the transformative power of self-love and awareness.

Tash is a beautiful human who is devoted to the path of healing and using her lived experience to support others on their journeys.

My hope is that Tash’s words bring you comfort, strength, and the reminder that even the deepest challenges can be overcome.

The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.

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

May the power of this positive transformational journey brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️

Thank you for listening.
xx Sylvia

Episode Resources:
Tash Pinter Instagram: @tashpinter
Tash Pinter Website: https://www.tashpinter.com/
Rare Studios Instagram: @rarestudiosau

I sat down with Elina Winnel @the.sleep.expert to talk all things sleep.

In this episode we are talking about Elina's story. We are talking about her own struggle with insomnia and how a lack of solutions had her turn around and go on a discovery journey to find the solutions to an amazing night of sleep herself.

We are diving deep into how the nervous system is connected to sleep and what we can do on a holistic level to better our sleep.

We are exploring common sleep myths and the true causes behind insomnia. We are also looking at some main environmental factors that can hinder a good night sleep and how we can protect ourselves from them.

Elina shares some key elements of her revolutionary sleep system and how her work can support you on your journey to become your own sleep expert. Elina's approach goes well beyond the superficial, to uncover what truly lies beneath a great night's sleep, enabling people to truly transform their sleep, even when they believed it was not possible.

Elina is an incredible human who used her own struggles to help thousands of people all across the globe to reclaim consistent quality sleep.

I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to look at your sleep and start asking the right questions. Check in with your nervous system, have an honest self enquiry and reach out to Elina for a complementary session to explore how she can support you in finding a restful night of sleep.

The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.

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

May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️

Thank you for listening.
xx Sylvia

Episode Resources:
Elina Winnel Instagram: @the.sleep.expert
Elina Winnel Website: https://thesleepexpert.com/
Book a complimentary Sleep Breakthrough Session: https://zzz.thesleepexpert.com/sleep-breakthrough-session-application
Elina’s Sleep Program: https://sleep.thesleepexpert.com/sleepgroup
Download a copy of the 7 Sleep Secrets: https://zzz.thesleepexpert.com/training-2
To have a look at some quality earthing products to assist with better sleep, click here: https://premiumgrounding.au/?ref=SLEEP
Two of Elina's favourite detox products, that aid in deepening sleep:
Nano Carbon 60: https://www.c60.com/?ref=TheSleepExpert and MasterPeace (Nano Zeolite): https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/?ref=14427

I sat down with Mark Moon @markmoon_thexbreath from The X Breath to talk all things Breathwork.

In this episode we are talking about Mark’s journey from being a fitness fanatic to starting to explore more of the softer modalities and what ultimately led him to explore breathwork on a deep and transformative basis.

We are diving deep into breathwork, what it is, the benefits and how it can deepen the connection to ourselves as well as to others.

We are talking about everyday breathwork vs. Therapeutic Breathwork and the experiences we can have on a breathwork journey.

We are dissecting the main developmental themes that are being explored in therapeutic breathwork and how our individual work on these can put a positive ripple effect out into the world.

Mark is such an incredible human who is sharing his knowledge and wisdom around therapeutic breathwork and how it can benefit your body and your mind.

I really hope that this conversation will inspire you to dive deeper into your own breath.

The podcast is out on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Please find the link in my bio.

I hope you enjoy listening to this episode. Please subscribe to my Podcast and share it with your family, your friends and anyone who may benefit from this information.

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

May this episode brighten your day and bring some sunshine to your soul ☀️

Thank you for listening.
xx Sylvia

Episode Resources:
Mark Moon Instagram: @markmoon_thexbreath
Mark Moon Website: https://thexbreath.com.au/x
Jim Morningstar Instagram: @jimmorningstar9
Book: Jim Morningstar - Break Through with Breathwork
Book: Laurence Heller Ph.D., Aline LaPierre Psy.D. Healing Developmental Trauma