The Studio Chat Podcast turns 3 today!

I can’t believe it’s been three years since I hit record on the very first episode. 138 episodes and over 7,000+ downloads later this podcast has reached people in 57 countries and that blows my mind. I just want to take a moment to say THANK YOU. Whether you’ve been here since day one or you’ve only just found this podcast, I appreciate you. Every listen, every message, and every share means the world to me.

So, to celebrate, I’m dropping this special bonus episode—one that I think will really hit home for a lot of you. We’re going to talk about some of the biggest struggles we all face:

• Worrying about what others think of us
• Seeking validation from others
• Why we do things we know aren’t good for us—but keep doing them anyway
• Why we repeat the same patterns over and over again
• Feeling stuck in life
• Feeling burnt out and overwhelmed
• Overthinking everything
• That mean little voice inside our head
• Feeling bored with life
• Constantly searching for a soulmate
• Struggling to connect with your teenager
• When your body feels like it’s working against you
• And even why you can’t sleep at night

This episode is packed with real talk and things I wish more people understood about themselves. So, grab a cuppa, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in.

If you would like to know more about my private practice or book a therapy appointment with me you can find me on:

Instagram: @self_care_studio

www.selfcarebybarbarathompson.com.au

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If you've ever felt trapped in the cycle of binge eating, struggled with your relationship with food, or battled with body image, this episode is for you.

I sit down with Nicole Gaviria—a former binge eater turned food freedom coach, body image specialist and registered therapist based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Nic knows firsthand what it’s like to struggle with food and body image, and because she couldn’t find the right support during her healing journey, she became the person she once needed.

Now, Nic helps women all over the world ditch the diet drama, break free from binge eating and embrace body acceptance. Her passion comes from lived experience and her mission is to empower women to heal their relationship with food and themselves without guilt, shame, or restriction.

In this honest and vulnerable conversation, we open up about our own journeys with food, where we are today, and practical tips to help you navigate your own path to food freedom and self love.

It’s time to let go of the rules, the guilt, and the constant battle with food—and step into a life of true freedom.

🎧 Tune in now! And if this episode resonates with you, let us know in the comments, rate this episode or please send us DM.

You can reach out to Nicole on:

Instagram @bingefreebestie

Website: https://www.bingefreebestie.com/home

Nic is hosting a free training on Sunday March 30th 2025 "Binge Eating Unlocked" a must attend for anyone struggling with food obsession, emotional eating or bingeing. Below is the link for the FREE training......

https://www.bingefreebestie.com/bu-registration

AND here is the link for Nicole's waitlist for her course officially opening Monday 31 March 2025:

https://www.bingefreebestie.com/buwbe-waitlist-2025

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In this episode we are diving deep into the transformative concepts of empowerment and self trust with Rachael Day, an empowerment coach who helps people unlock their true potential.

Rachael shares her personal journey and the story behind her passion for guiding others to step into their power. We explore what empowerment really means, how to overcome the self doubt and limiting beliefs that often hold us back, and the importance of trusting yourself in every decision you make.

We talk about real life barriers like people pleasing, fear and self sabotage and Rachael opens up about a time when she personally felt disempowered and how she overcame it. She also delves into the power of hypnosis - how it helped her and how she uses it today to help clients break free from mental blocks.

If you’ve ever second guessed yourself or felt disconnected from your inner power, this episode is packed with practical tools to shift your mindset and start trusting yourself more. Rachael offers a powerful mindset shift for those tough moments when you need a reminder of your strength.

Whether you’re feeling stuck or ready to take control of your life, this conversation is for you. Tune in and discover how you can step into your personal power with more confidence and trust.

If you want to reach out to Rachael you can find her on: Instagram:@empoweredexpansion

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