"Brain Fog is a Real Thing” - Nicole IvensIn this episode I am going to talk to you about focus and concentration and what may be causing you brain fog as an empath. This topic was requested by one of our listeners, so I am sure it will resonate with you as well.Have you noticed it can be hard to focus and concentrate sometimes, no matter how hard you try or how much sleep you get?You are not alone in this, through my work with clients and my own experience I am very aware that this is a common ailment for empaths and I hope my take on it is of help to you.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, mention it in a post on your Instagram Stories and tag me, @nicoleivensholisticcounsellingHaven't left a review yet? All you have to do is scroll to the bottom and click on write a review, I appreciate your support of the show.In this episode you'll hear:· Two main sources of Brain Fog for Empaths· Strategies to help you reduce brain fog, increase focus and concentration· A question to ask yourselfWork with Nicole Privatelyhttps://nicoleivens.com/book-nowDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Do you have a morning ritual?In our fast paced world it can be so easy to just jump out of bed in the morning and throw ourselves into the external world without checking in with our internal world first.In this episode I wanted to share with you the importance and affect of having a morning routine and also share with you some of my tried and true rituals that I use.In this episode you'll hear:· 5 morning rituals you can try out· What you can expect from starting a morning ritual routine· The affect of not slowing down on your day aheadIf you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, mention it in a post on your Instagram Stories and tag me, @nicoleivensholisticcounsellingHaven't left a review yet? All you have to do is scroll to the bottom and click on write a review, I appreciate your support of the show.See full show notes:https://nicoleivens.com/how-to-start-your-day/Work with Nicole Privatelyhttps://nicoleivens.com/book-nowDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

This month's podcast topic really came out of me noticing that journaling isn't something that comes easily or naturally to many people. If you are a client of mine you will know that this is something we talk about in every session, I am always asking you to be journaling and usually giving you a topic to journal about for your homework.I also noticed that our inner child can sometimes get in the way if we don't give her or him a good reason for why we are doing something and in this case journaling. So in this episode I share with you a few reasons as to why I feel that journaling is crucial for empaths, what it can do for you and giving you a good reason/s to start your very own daily journaling practice.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, mention it in a post on your Instagram Stories and tag me, @nicoleivensholisticcounsellingHaven't left a review yet? All you have to do is scroll to the bottom and click on write a review, I appreciate your support of the show.In this episode you'll hear:· Why journaling is crucial for empaths· The missing key about journaling· Reasons to get you journaling every dayDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Welcome back to Season 2! As I was thinking about the first episode what came through for me was how many of my clients have struggled with expressing how they feel as they felt others had it worse. I really noticed this was getting more common through the events of 2020 and Covid19, so it felt like a topic that you needed to hear from me on.If you enjoyed this episode and it inspired you in some way, mention it in a post on your Instagram Stories and tag me, @nicoleivensholisticcounsellingHaven't left a review yet? All you have to do is scroll to the bottom and click on write a review, I appreciate your support of the show.In this episode you'll hear:· My take on not feeling due to the pain of others· What I recommend you do· What not acknowledging your feelings is doing to you and those around youWork with Nicole Privatelyhttps://nicoleivens.com/book-nowDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

In this episode I continue to share my experiences as a Special Needs Parent...Something I found to be so very important for my healing and provided great growth, healing and empowerment was acknowledgement."It is happening to you too"In this episode:How learning to acknowledge this is my journey too was healing and empoweringHow I started to acknowledge the depth of my role as a special needs parentJournaling prompts to support you in your role as a special needs parentPermission to say "it is about me too"Journal prompts:I just experienced...In my body I am now feeling...The emotions that have surfaced are...I appreciate myself for...I also have a quick guide to journaling over on my website, it will support you in adopting a daily routine of journaling.To work with me privately and feel supported by a Counsellor who has lived experience, I invite you to book your initial online session.Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

"It was the year 2014 and our whole world was turned upside down, both of our girls experienced traumatic medical events and as their mum I was dealing with it all."I want to preface this with both of our girls are now young adults and are healthy and thriving....In this episode:I share with you my story as a Special Needs MumThe toll this important role took on me and my physical healthSomething that entered my life as a solution I didn't know I was looking forI invite you to download my free EFT guide to learn this safe and effective technique to help and support you in your life.To work with me privately, book your first session here...I trust you enjoyed learning a little more about my story....Angel Blessings,NicoleDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Happy Full Moon Beautiful Souls!Welcome to Archangels & Astrology - Monthly Reading to support your sensitive energy in the full moon energy.A unique reading that is designed with your sensitive energy in mind.Archangel Message in sign of the full moon | Aquarius | Archangel UrielWhat does your inner child need?What do you need to know about the moon energy?What do you need to surrender?Bonus EFT Tapping round at the end to connect you with Archangel Uriel.I would love to hear your feedback on how this message resonates with you....comment belowTo work with Nicole privately, book your initial session...https://nicoleivens.com/book-now/Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

How to know it is time to seek support...Continuing our Q&A series on Holistic Counselling, another question I get asked is…“How do I know it is time to seek support?”Many of my clients and the niche I work in have a common thread and that is an inner strength like no other…This inner strength means a natural inkling to do things alone…Do you find yourself doing everything yourself?If you answered ‘YES’ to this question, welcome into the fold, you are very much like many of my clients, so you are not alone.There are many reasons and causes that see you feeling the need to do everything for yourself.  One particular trend I have noticed is Independence as a trauma response, a learned behaviour from past experiences in an attempt to feel safe.In this episode:A trait you have that causes you to have an inkling to do things aloneSigns it is time to seek supportWhat seeking support can look likeHow you can seek supportTo learn more about how I can support you, visit my websiteReady to book in, book your first session herePodcast Episodes to check out....Ep 87: Is Your Independence a Trauma ResponseEp 161: What is Empathy Burnout?Ep 162: What causes the symptoms of Empathy Burnout?Ep 163: Symptoms of Empathy BurnoutDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Making the decision to seek out support isn’t an easy thing to do and I want to make it feel as safe as possible for you.In this episode I am going to give you a sense of what the experience will feel like for you…In this episode:What a Holistic Counselling Session Feels Like...My 4-part signature processWhat you can expect to experience during and after a Holistic Counselling Session...Discover what others have experienced with client casestudies.To get started working with Nicole privately, book your initial session.Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

This is a Q&A episode and I am answering a popular question that was sent in by one of my listeners, and that is:What is Holistic Counselling?A popular question I get asked is “what is holistic counselling and how does it differ from traditional counselling?”Holistic Counselling is an approach that incorporates mind, body and soul…I believe seeing you as a whole being is so important to your overall healing…My approach allows me to support you on all levels, not just your surface level symptoms but the deeper core reasons for your experiences.My holistic approach incorporates counselling, EFT Tapping and spiritual guidance.Mind = CounsellingBody = EFT TappingSoul = Spiritual GuidanceIf we think about traditional counselling it is focused more on the mind and not so much on the role of the body and the soul, and whilst it absolutely has it’s merits, I feel it is leaving opportunities on the table for deep healing.Holistic Counselling is focusing on all of you...In this episode you will hear:What is Holistic Counselling?Why did I choose it?How Holistic Counselling can help you?The aftermath of Holistic CounsellingSo if you have ever wondered about Holistic Counselling pop on those headphones as I share my point of view.To read more about my clients experiences I have written some case studies for you.  Visit my website.To work with me privately, I invite you to book your initial session.Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Happy Full Moon Beautiful Souls!Welcome to Archangels & Astrology - Monthly Reading to support your sensitive energy in the full moon energy.A unique reading that is designed with your sensitive energy in mind.Archangel Message in sign of the full moon | Capricorn | Archangel AzraelWhat does your inner child need?What do you need to know about the moon energy?What do you need to surrender?Bonus EFT Tapping round at the end to connect you with Archangel Azrael.I would love to hear your feedback on how this message resonates with you....comment belowTo work with Nicole privately, book your initial session...https://nicoleivens.com/book-now/Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

The Emotional River, a flow within you...Your emotions are very much like a river flowing, their job is to flow through you and just like in a river when there is an obstacle they will try to go around but when they can’t they will build up.This build up can then feel for you like you are drowning under the weight of your emotions, like a river that overflows and the riverbanks start to give way.The riverbank giving way within you can look and feel like, overwhelm, high stress levels and debilitating anxiety.Unlike the river you can stand up and what felt like you were drowning will now feel manageable, water that you are now just wading in.Standing up can come in a number of different ways...In this episode:4 ways to help your emotions flowThe first step to healing your emotionsWhat is the emotional riverHow do your emotions compare the a river overflowingI invite you to join my free facebook group 'Thrive with Nicole' to continue to conversation on this topic.Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

People pleasing is the act of honouring the needs of others...People pleasing has become a bit of a buzz word in recent times and along with that it has been tainted with negativity….If you have been hanging out with me for a while, you will know I tend to look at things a little differently…People pleasing is no different….Let me start with my own personal experience with people pleasing…In this episode:My own personal experience with people pleasingMy different perspective on people pleasingHow can you tell the difference between people pleasing and your personalityThe People Pleasing PathwayRead blog hereBook your initial appointmentShare your perspective and experience with people pleasing, join the conversation over on InstagramDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

"Independence can be a learned behaviour"In a previous episode “Is Your Independence a Trauma Response?” I shared that “Experiencing trauma can cause you to do whatever you need to, to feel safe and sometimes that includes shutting yourself off, building that wall and the only person you rely on is YOU.”An extension to that is also that independence can be a learned behaviour, as children we are exposed to beliefs from other people and we then take them on as our own.They then become what we believe to be our truth…Some examples of limiting beliefs around independence are:*Relying on others can lead to disappointment*Asking for help shows your weaknesses*Doing things for yourself shows such strength*Nothing is free in this life*If you want something done properly, you have to do it yourselfDo any of these statements sound familiar to you?As we unpack these beliefs you may have taken on from those you trusted growing up…We can see how they can be impacting on your life today, stopping you from allowing others into your heart and world.Not all is lost, as you bring them into your awareness, you empower yourself to heal and release limiting beliefs that are not yours.EFT Tapping is a great way to change your limiting beliefs with Independence...EFT Tapping is not only helpful in healing and releasing limiting beliefs, it is also helpful in implementing an expansive belief…As you release beliefs that are not serving you, it makes for a beautiful space to place a belief that will serve you…I trust this video will serve you in learning more about EFT Tapping and how it can support you in your life.If you are feeling ready to process, heal and release limiting beliefs you have been carrying, I invite you to get started in working with me privately.I offer support online worldwide and in-person locally on Gold Coast Australia.Learn more here... https://nicoleivens.com/holistic-counselling/Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

"I Just Can't Meditate" - Every New Meditator...Have you ever said “I just can’t meditate, my mind won’t stop”?Don’t worry I’ve got your back, so many of my clients have said this to me, when I set them homework of meditating every day. The look of fear on their face is priceless, like I have asked them to give me their first born child. Don’t worry I will never ask for your first born child, I have two teenagers and my hands are already full, with as much teenage attitude as I can take…You lay down, close your eyes and all of a sudden your mind is racing with thoughts like:I haven’t done the washing…the ironing piling up on the back of the couch,Hang on a second, did I leave the stove on, oh no it’s okay I haven’t cooked dinner yet…Oh man I really should be cooking dinner, instead of lying here trying to meditate,Geez I am so bad at this meditating thing, I can’t even stop thinking.  Sound familiar?In this episode:My personal experience with traditional meditationSomething you do that you may not realise is meditationMy shift from trying to stop your thoughts to meditateA quick exercise / homeworkInsight AppGrounded You MeditationDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Happy Full Moon Beautiful Souls!Welcome to Archangels & Astrology - Monthly Reading to support your sensitive energy in the full moon energy.A unique reading that is designed with your sensitive energy in mind.Archangel Message in sign of the full moon | Sagittarius | Archangel RaguelWhat does your inner child need?What do you need to know about the moon energy?What do you need to surrender?Bonus EFT Tapping round at the end to connect you with Archangel Raguel.I trust this serves you.Angel Blessings, NicoleP.S Check out Episode #174 How does chronic stress affect your body?Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

"Chronic stress is stress that lasts weeks, months or even years"When I think about chronic stress it reminds me of that saying…“God never gives you anything more than you can handle”My response is always just because I look like from the outside I can handle anything, doesn’t mean it is easy…On my journey as a mum to a child with additional needs, our eldest daughter was diagnosed with both Epilepsy and Autism.  Our youngest daughter had a critical event that landed her in critcal care in the hospital and was touch and go…I have been asked so many times over the years…“How do you do it?”My answer is always…“I don’t have a choice”I had to learn how to carry it, it is not going anywhere anytime soon…In this episode:My different approach to chronic stress5 steps to incorporating your chronic stress into the fabric of your lifeMy personal story with chronic stress and its effect on my body2 strategies I personally used to reduce the intensity of my stress responseMy quick guide to journaling - printableFree EFT GuideBlog ArticleDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Energetic wellbeing is an important part of your Spiritual wellbeing...Your energy field is your connection between heaven and earth, it allows you to connect both with the spirit world and our earthly world.With such a big and powerful job, looking after your energetic wellbeing is very important…In this episode:3 aspects of your energetic wellbeingHow to cleanse your energyHow to heal your energyHow to protect your energy2 free downloads to support your energetic wellbeingVisit the blog to grab your free downloadsIf you are feeling ready to process, heal and release the burdens you have been carrying, I invite you to get started in working with me privately.I offer support online worldwide and in-person locally on Gold Coast Australia.Learn more hereDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

Emotional Wellbeing - Is it really all that important?In two words I am going to answer that for you - HELL YEAH!Let me tell you why…Each of us has three parts to our overall wellbeing:Physical wellbeingEmotional wellbeingSpiritual wellbeingI have a Venn diagram that can help you to further understand our overall wellbeing over on my blog. In this episode:3 types of wellbeingThe importance of your wellbeingHow your emotional wellbeing affects your physical wellbeingHow to work with your emotional wellbeingI invite you to also listen to a previous episode which will support you in looking after your emotional wellbeing...Episode 144 5 Ways To Heal Emotional PainTo work with me privately I invite you to book a free virtual coffee chat to learn more about how I can support you and your emotional wellbeing.Do you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com

In my role as a Professional Counsellor and specialising in Empathy Burnout, I know having the tools to support your sensitive children will help to relieve some burden from you.In this episode I talk to you about how you can support your sensitive child/children and share with you 4 strategies to empower you to do just that.In this episode:*My personal experience growing up in a family of non-sensitives*4 strategies to help you support your sensitive child*Changes I am seeing in our society and also pushing for and empowering my clients with.*Two powerful mantras to support both your sensitivity and your childs.Visit the blog and see the image of the three sisters I talked about in this episodeI trust this information and guidance will serve you xxNicoleDo you want more time and energy?Sign up to receive 7 Days to Zen | Self-care BibleThe roadmap to feeling light and energised... Self-care strategies that work for you, giving you more time and energySign up here...https://nicoleivens.com/7-days-to-zen/ Connect with NicoleInstagram @nicoleivenseft | Facebook @nicoleivenseftLearn more about working with Nicolewww.nicoleivens.comContact Nicoleinfo@nicoleivens.com