Beyond The Surface Podcast

Beyond The Surface unravels the layers with thought-provoking conversations and uncomfortable truths, covering topics like inner child healing, breaking generational patterns, trauma, nervous system regulation, limiting beliefs, conscious parenting, relationships, healthy living, and more. Hosted by internationally recognized retreat leader Belinda Anderson, who has run retreats in Australia, Bali, and Fiji for over a decade, this podcast inspires you to heal, grow, and thrive.

Beyond The Surface Podcast is a education podcast hosted by Belinda Anderson, with 89 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Belinda Anderson hosts Beyond The Surface Podcast, a education show with 89 episodes published.

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  Danni Duncan: From IBS & Severe Anaemia to Bowl Cancer at 39

  Sep 27, 202658 min

  What happens when the symptoms you’ve spent years dismissing as “normal” turn out to be something far more serious? In this episode, Belinda sits down with fitness and nutrition coach, mum of four, author and podcaster Danni Duncan to talk about her journey from body image struggles and disordered eating to rebuilding her relationship with health, and ultimately being diagnosed with bowel cancer at just 39. Danni opens up about the extreme fatigue, low iron, bloating and ongoing gut issues that eventually led to her diagnosis, as well as the emotional reality of undergoing surgery and chemotherapy while raising four young children. We talk about: Growing up as a ballet dancer and believing skinny meant healthy Moving from restriction and body obsession to strength and balance The symptoms Danni experienced before her bowel cancer diagnosis Learning to listen to your body and advocate for your own health Navigating cancer treatment while being a mum of four Why sustainable health isn’t about quick fixes or perfection Building healthy habits that actually fit your lifestyle Letting go of comparison and finding what works for you This conversation is a powerful reminder to pay attention when something doesn’t feel right, ask questions and focus on building a version of health that you can actually sustain. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine, matcha, and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit Belinda’s affiliate link to see the full range: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au?sca_ref=12293034.mtZdtecqmnjT Connect with Belinda: Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Danni: Website: https://danniduncan.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danni.duncan_

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  Lachlan Stuart: 58 Marathons in 58 Days Was Never Just About Running

  Sep 20, 202652 min

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with men’s performance coach and endurance athlete Lachlan Stuart to unpack the lessons behind some extraordinary physical challenges, and the mental battles that came with them. From losing his identity after professional rugby to rebuilding his life, becoming a father and pushing himself to his limits, Lachlan shares what resilience looks like when motivation disappears. We talk about: Losing your identity and rebuilding after hitting rock bottom Running 58 marathons in 58 days and rowing 30 marathons in 30 days Changing the meaning you give to pain and adversity Why standards are more powerful than motivation Men’s mental health, relationships and taking responsibility for your life What becoming a father has changed about Lachlan’s purpose His next challenge: running across Australia Why your achievements don’t define you, how you show up does This is a conversation about resilience, identity, purpose and discovering just how much more you’re capable of. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order. Connect with Belinda: Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Lachlan: Website: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/

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  How You Start and End Your Day Shapes Your Life

  Sep 13, 202634 min

  In this solo episode, Belinda explores how the way we start and end our day influences what we think about, how we feel, what we focus on, and how what we repeatedly give our attention to doesn’t just fill our day, it shapes our life. It’s not about creating the perfect morning or evening routine. It’s about becoming more intentional about what we allow into our minds, particularly in those first and final moments of the day. From reaching for your phone first thing in the morning to taking the stimulation of the day into bed at night, Belinda looks at the impact of constant consumption, distraction and the stories we repeatedly tell ourselves. We explore: Why your day starts with what you give your attention to, not when you get out of bed How reaching for your phone first thing can shape what your mind focuses on Why natural morning light is important for your body clock, sleep, and mental health How what you repeatedly consume can become the environment you create for your mind Why boredom, silence and creating mental space can be valuable How brain rot and constant stimulation can contribute to mental fatigue and difficulty concentrating Why the way you end your day can affect how you wind down for sleep How writing things down can help you put tomorrow’s problems down for the night The importance of paying attention to the people, content, conversations and environments influencing you Why the way you speak to yourself matters A simple five-minute morning and evening ritual Your attention is one of the most valuable things you have. If you don’t consciously choose where it goes, there’s no shortage of people, platforms and outside noise that will happily choose it for you. Sometimes changing your life isn’t about adding more. It’s about becoming more selective about what you allow in. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order. Connect with Belinda: Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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  From the Archives: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal. It’s Boundaries and Healing

  Sep 6, 202614 min

  There’s no new episode this week, so instead, I’m taking you back to Episode 14, the most-listened-to episode of Beyond The Surface. It’s a short one at just 14 minutes, and if you enjoy it and want more, there’s a Part 2 in Episode 42: Estrangement Isn’t Betrayal Part 2: Healing, Boundaries & Brave Decisions. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order. Connect with Belinda: Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau

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  Episode 86: Understanding Pain & How to Train Smarter with Nick McCallum

  Aug 30, 202657 min

  In this episode, Belinda sits down with coach Nick McCallum, owner of Outlier Performance, to unpack a different way of looking at pain, training and movement, and why understanding joint position, posture and the way we train can make such a difference to how our bodies move, function and feel. Nick shares his perspective on back pain, pelvic control, stretching, glute and posterior-chain strength, the role of the nervous system, and why a diagnosis doesn’t necessarily define what your body is capable of. We cover: Why pain isn’t always coming from where you feel it The connection between posture, joint position and pain Common training mistakes that may reinforce dysfunction Why back pain can be linked to pelvic position and muscle imbalance The importance of glutes, hamstrings and abdominal strength Stretching, mobility and reducing muscular tension Why you shouldn’t become defined by an MRI or diagnosis Why strength training matters Rebuilding movement and coordination after experiencing pain Nick’s perspective on peptides and why they shouldn’t replace addressing the underlying biomechanics A valuable conversation that will have you thinking differently about pain, movement, strength and how you train. Podcast Sponsor: Evolution Botanicals specialises in functional mushrooms, tonic herbs, protein, creatine and superfoods to support energy, immunity, focus, strength, gut health and wellness. Visit: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order. Connect with Belinda: Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au (sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.anderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau Connect with Nick: Website: https://outlierperformance.com.au/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachnickmccallum/

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