Worthy with Chani Thompson

26. Enjoy Your Legs: Redefining Spinal Cord Injury with Resilience & Belief ft. Johnny & Charlie

Today I'm sitting down with Johnny and Charlie, an incredible couple whose lives were completely transformed 18 months ago when Johnny was surfing at D-Bah on the Gold Coast. A surfing accident left him with a broken back and severe spinal cord injury. Overnight, everything changed. The dreams they had, the plans they were making, the future they were building together… it all looked completely different from that moment onwards. And yet, what you're about to hear is not a story about tragedy. This is a beautiful story about hope, love, and the human spirit. It's about what becomes possible when two people refuse to give up on each other. Johnny is now doing things that doctors told him he would never do. Charlie is not just his partner, but his pillar, his anchor & his advocate. Their journey has been so beautiful to witness as they've turned their pain into power and started a mission called Enjoy Your Legs - a beautiful movement and reminder to all of us to not take our bodies or lives for granted. In this episode, we dive into: CHAPTERS * 00:04:17 Life Before the Accident * 00:07:53 How They Met and J & C's Engagement * 00:13:14 The Day Everything Changed * 00:16:28 Charlie's Perspective: The Phone Call * 00:24:27 Emergency Surgery and Initial Prognosis * 00:29:50 Understanding Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) * 00:31:32 Defying the Prognosis: Recovery Progress * 00:33:36 The Power of Mindset in Recovery * 00:36:03 Living in Duality: Gratitude and Grief * 00:36:18 The Hidden Challenges of Spinal Cord Injury * 00:58:16 Partner and Carer: The Hardest Role * 00:46:21 The Funding Gap: Falling Through the Cracks * 00:44:15 The Birth of Enjoy Your Legs * 00:49:58 The First T-Shirt Launch and Overwhelming Support * 00:54:15 Community Support and Creative Fundraising * 00:56:10 Ways to Support Their Journey * 01:18:37 Returning to the Ocean: Adaptive Surfing * 01:21:46 The Role Enjoy Your Legs will play in the Paralympics * 01:15:58 Vision for the Future of Enjoy Your Legs * 01:10:58 How This Journey Has Changed Them * 01:25:04 Gratitude: What Matters Most There are moments in this conversation that will absolutely inspire you. There will be moments that will break your heart. And there will be moments that will change the way you think about your life, your body, your resilience, and what really matters. About Johnny & Charlie: Johnny and Charlie are from New Zealand who relocated to the Gold Coast to build their dream life. After Johnny’s life-changing spinal cord injury in the surf, they've become advocates for spinal cord injury awareness, adaptive surfing, and the power of mindset in recovery. Together, they founded Enjoy Your Legs, a movement encouraging people to appreciate their bodies while raising funds and awareness for spinal cord injury recovery. Connect with Johnny & Charlie: * Instagram: @enjoyyourlegs [https://www.instagram.com/enjoyyourlegs/] | @johnnyykonings [https://www.instagram.com/johnnyykonings/] | @charlieegordon [https://www.instagram.com/charlieegordon/] * Website: https://www.thewholenesshub.com/enjoyyourlegs [https://www.thewholenesshub.com/enjoyyourlegs] * GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/surfing-spinal-cord-injury-help-johnny-get-back-on-his-feet [https://www.gofundme.com/f/surfing-spinal-cord-injury-help-johnny-get-back-on-his-feet?lid=kdm3shrt1mkr&utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnOTJg6_O9d-l_V4YUbkslnISJvmDg3jmGx5P-aBxikeDhsQ0pblmOjdW5rrg_aem_tbxZsBIVTBfMyR25gGgLHA] * Work with Charlie by clicking here [https://beacons.ai/the.wholenesshub?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnugmjTSJyli8GXy5gJASELqEBQW_-mhhLk4bzoN39iTPYxhm0FhuMkbGfx1Y_aem_4CeShYdmR3K5Jq3vNggMag] or here» @the.wholenesshub [https://www.instagram.com/the.wholenesshub/] Connect with me: * Lets connect on IG here » http://www.instagram.com/chanipeach [http://www.instagram.com/chanipeach/] * My website, blog & freebies can be found here » http://www.chanithompson.com/ [http://www.chanithompson.com/] * Subscribe to my YouTube channel here » https://www.youtube.com/CHANITHOMPSON [https://www.youtube.com/CHANITHOMPSON] * Join my free VIP email list here » https://bit.ly/VIPwithChaniT [https://bit.ly/VIPwithChaniT] Subscribe & Review in iTunes If you're feeling extra inspired & loving, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes here [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/worthy-with-chani-thompson/id1723596009] or Spotify here [https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSGIUwheJPOTCcESyzIQ0?si=ecd6367d4f0b420c]. Reviews are like little unexpected tips that help other people find my podcast and they're also really fun for me to read (and light me up so much!). Enter The Worthy Podcast giveaway & be in the running to win a pair of KIM X BEATS limited edition earbuds. All you need to do is leave a review and when we reach 100 reviews, I'll announce the winner! I'd love for you to subscribe, I don't want you to miss an episode on your quest to creating the life of your dreams ✨ Love you lots, Chani xo

25 | Pain, Inflammation, Injury, & Disease: What Your Body is Actually Telling You with Taylor Cecil

What if the pain, injury or illness you've been carrying isn't just physical… but emotional, energetic, and deeply connected to unprocessed experiences your body is trying to help you move through? Today I'm sitting down with Taylor Cecil, a highly acclaimed holistic movement and peak performance coach. He is a former professional triathlete who has trained extensively at the CHEK Academy and Prague Rehabilitation School, and worked with world champions like Mick Fanning alongside everyday people who just want to feel at home in their bodies again. After personally experiencing chronic back pain for 18 months that sat at an 8 out of 10 daily, I tried everything: physio, chiro, every stretch and strengthening exercise you can imagine. Nothing stuck. Then I met Taylor. In one session, he connected what was happening in my back and pelvis to deeper emotional and energetic imprints … within two weeks of working together, my back pain was completely gone. This conversation isn't your typical wellness episode. This is about understanding that your body is speaking a language, and it's time we learned how to listen. In this episode, we dive into: → The real connection between emotional wounds and physical pain → Why your pain, inflammation, or disease might be your nervous system holding on to unprocessed emotions → How stress, beliefs, and trauma show up as physical symptoms in the body → The patterns that world champion athletes and everyday people share when it comes to healing → How to map your nervous system and understand what state you're in at different times → The three branches of your nervous system: sympathetic, ventral vagus, and dorsal vagus… and what each one means → Why breath is the key carrier of information in the body → Practical daily habits that create true mind-body harmony → How childhood conditioning impacts our ability to feel safe, express needs, and develop self-esteem → Taylor's personal rituals, including his 100-day Tai Chi practice and the "Four Doctors" philosophy About Taylor Cecil: Taylor Cecil is a holistic movement and peak performance coach, former professional triathlete, and founder of Native State on the Gold Coast. With over 14 years of experience, Taylor has worked with professional athletes and individuals seeking to strengthen, heal and reconnect with their bodies. His unique approach blends movement, breathwork, nervous system mapping, and energetic healing to support true transformation from the inside out. Connect with Taylor: Instagram: @taylorcecil Instagram: @yournativestate Website: www.nativestate.com.au [http://www.nativestate.com.au] Resources Mentioned: * The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success by Deepak Chopra —— PS - I'm obsessed with Creation Cacao! It's my daily go-to for energy, grounding & ritual. It tastes amazing & supports your hormones, heart & mood. Certified organic, sustainably sourced & 10% of profits go to NFP, Fresh Start Initiative. Use code CHANI for a discount! CLICK HERE TO GRAB YOURS. [https://creationcacao.com.au/collections/powerful-ceremonial-cacao-at-a-reasonable-price?sca_ref=8938024.GcFLbmlXV933FEtM] Connect with me: * Lets connect on IG here [http://www.instagram.com/chanipeach/] * My website, blog & freebies can be found here [http://www.chanithompson.com/] * Subscribe to my YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/CHANITHOMPSON] * Join my free VIP email list here [https://bit.ly/VIPwithChaniT] Subscribe & Review in iTunes If you're feeling extra inspired & loving, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/worthy-with-chani-thompson/id1723596009] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSGIUwheJPOTCcESyzIQ0?si=ecd6367d4f0b420c]. Reviews are like little unexpected tips that help other people find my podcast and they're also really fun for me to read (and light me up so much!). Enter The Worthy Podcast giveaway & be in the running to win a pair of KIM X BEATS limited edition earbuds. All you need to do is leave a review and when we reach 100 reviews, I'll announce the winner! I'd love for you to subscribe, I don't want you to miss an episode on your quest to creating the life of your dreams ✨ Love you lots, Chani xo

24 | Healing Birth Trauma Through Timeline Therapy with Shari Lyon

What if the birth trauma you've been carrying isn't just from this lifetime? This is the first time I'm publicly sharing my birth story. After holding onto the emotions from my birth with Rui for 3.5 years,what was meant to be a planned home birth that turned into an emergency category 1 caesarean (a situation that was life threatening to both Rui and myself), the universe kept putting Shari Lyon in my path... and when I finally surrendered to doing the work with her, what we uncovered changed everything. I’ve never been able to openly talk about that day without crying and truthfully, I’ve been terrified of having a second baby. The shame, guilt, sadness, fear and grief has consumed me. But in this deeply vulnerable and transformative episode, I sit down with Shari Lyon... a leading coach, educator, and advocate for women through conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Through Timeline Therapy and the Emotional Change Technique (ECT), Shari helped me heal at the deepest root cause level... and thanks to her work, the anxiety surrounding birth has not only been released but deeply healed, and I can now see the total perfection in the turn of events that took place. In this episode, we dive into: → Why even the most prepared women can experience birth trauma → The gap in traditional Hypnobirthing education → How Timeline Therapy works to heal emotional root causes → My experience being taken back to a past life during one of our sessions → Why your baby might be guiding you to do this healing work → How generational patterns can be passed down to our children in the womb → How to become the circuit breaker for ancestral trauma → The emotional "strings" we carry throughout our lifetime → Why healing before conception creates a clearer channel for your spirit baby About Shari Lyon: Shari Lyon is a leading coach, educator, and advocate for women through conception, pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. With over 13 years of experience supporting families, she brings a unique fusion of evidence-based childbirth education, therapeutic hypnosis, and trauma-informed coaching to every woman she serves. Shari is the founder of Belly2Birth, a highly reputable Hypnobirthing and childbirth education program in Australia, and is also a co-founder of Fertile Birth & Beyond, a transformative multi-modality practitioner training company that is redefining how women are supported across their perinatal journey. Deeply passionate about healing and transforming birth trauma, Shari's mission is to ensure every woman feels informed, safe, connected, and powerful in her choices — no matter how her path unfolds. She believes birth is both a rite of passage and a profound opportunity for personal and generational healing, and she is dedicated to guiding women back to their voice, their intuition, and their innate capability to birth and mother with confidence. Timestamps: CHAPTERS * 00:00:00 Introduction to Shari Lyon and Birth Healing * 00:00:29 Why This Episode Matters for Everyone * 00:01:19 The Eight Core Negative Emotions We Carry * 00:01:30 Welcome to the Worthy Podcast * 00:01:56 Shari's Divine Journey into Birth Work * 00:07:41 The Gap in Birth Education and Preparation * 00:12:53 Being at Cause vs. Being in Effect During Birth * 00:14:25 Chani's Birth Story and Unexpected Outcome * 00:17:04 What is Timeline Therapy and ECT? * 00:18:30 Understanding Emotional Strings and Root Causes * 00:20:41 How ECT Releases Emotional Charges * 00:22:14 Re-imprinting Memories with New Resources * 00:23:11 Chani's Profound ECT Experiences * 00:25:38 Breaking Generational Patterns Before Pregnancy * 00:27:36 Soul Babies Guiding Mothers to Healing * 00:28:50 The Past Life Revelation with Rui * 00:29:38 Energy, Reincarnation, and Life Lessons * 00:30:15 Shari's Past Life as a Midwife * 00:30:55 Bridging the Gap: Supporting Caregivers Too * 00:37:00 The Divine Purpose Behind Chani's Birth Experience * 00:39:11 Why Women Put Expectations on Birth * 00:39:52 The Journey to Birth Program * 00:41:18 Cultural Suppression of Birth Grief * 00:41:57 ECT vs. Traditional Talk Therapy * 00:46:03 Physical Healing and Emotional Botox * 00:46:54 The Divine Partnership with Elizabeth Ann Walker * 00:44:31 Rebirthing Ritual for Healing Trauma * 00:48:11 Training the Next Generation of Practitioners * 00:49:51 Finding Peace and Surrender for Baby Number Two * 00:49:04 Connect with Shari and Final Reflections Connect with Shari: Instagram: @belly2birth Website: www.belly2birth.com.au [http://www.belly2birth.com.au] Practitioner Training: www.fertilebirthandbeyond.com [http://www.fertilebirthandbeyond.com] Instagram: @fertilebirthandbeyond Resources Mentioned: Sacred Birthing by Sunni Karll: https://amzn.to/44J052c [https://amzn.to/44J052c] If this episode resonated with you: Please click follow,subscribe and share this episode with anyone you feel will value this episode ... it greatly supports this channel, allowing us to have more incredible guests on the show + helps us reach more women who need to hear this message.

23 | Using Human Design to Build a Business That Actually Works with Jazze Jervis

What if the reason your business feels exhausting isn't because you need to work harder… but because you're following a strategy that was never designed for you? In this episode, I'm sitting down with Jazze Jervis, creator of the Richness Without Sacrifice framework. Jazze has been my business coach since 2022, and the insights she's shared about human design have completely transformed how I build, launch, and show up in my business. We're diving deep into why the "proven" strategies that work for everyone else might be burning you out and the practical side of using human design to create a business that actually supports your life. This conversation is raw, real, and exactly what you need if you've been feeling like something's missing in your business and its growth. I love sharing those who I am personally learning from with you so I am really excited for you to join in on this conversation - you'll see exactly why I've personally loved working with Jazze for so long! FREEBIES MENTIONED  * FREE: Grab Your Unique Human Design Energy Guide Here [https://chanipeach--jazze-jervis.thrivecart.com/ccbd-standard/686c6aa3f760b/ ] * FREE: Register For Future Proof Your Business - The Live Immersion Event Here [https://chanipeach--jazze-jervis.thrivecart.com/ccbd-plus-standard/68d26f31bb69f/] I’m obsessed with Creation Cacao! It’s my daily go-to for energy, grounding & ritual. It tastes amazing & supports your hormones, heart & mood. Certified organic, sustainably sourced & 10% of profits go to NFP, Fresh Start Initiative. Use code CHANI for a discount! CLICK HERE TO GRAB YOURS. [https://creationcacao.com.au/collections/powerful-ceremonial-cacao-at-a-reasonable-price?sca_ref=8938024.GcFLbmlXV933FEtM] * Click here to the Muscle Republic website [https://musclerepublic.com?sca_ref=4431555.naYTI52bFo] & use my code "CHANI" for your discount on checkout. Connect with me: * Lets connect on IG here [http://www.instagram.com/chanipeach/] * My website, blog & freebies can be found here [http://www.chanithompson.com/] * Subscribe to my YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/CHANITHOMPSON] * Join my free VIP email list here [https://bit.ly/VIPwithChaniT] Subscribe & Review in iTunes If you’re feeling extra inspired & loving, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/worthy-with-chani-thompson/id1723596009] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSGIUwheJPOTCcESyzIQ0?si=ecd6367d4f0b420c], too. Reviews are like little unexpected tips that help other people find my podcast and they’re also really fun for me to read (and lights me up so much!). Be apart of The Worthy Podcast giveaway & be in the running to win a pair of KIM X BEATS limited edition earbuds. All you need to do is leave a review and when we reach 100 reviews, I'll announce the winner! I’d love for you to subscribe, I don’t want you to miss an episode on your quest to creating the life of your dreams ✨ Love you lots, Chani xo

22 | Your questions about my weightloss journey answered: How I lost 5.3kg of body fat in 5 months using science, not willpower.

This year I decided if I expected excellence in every area of my life (business, marriage, family, friendships, wealth etc) then I had to start with my health.  In this episode I'm sharing exactly how I went from feeling inflamed, puffy, and disconnected from my body to the strongest and healthiest I've ever been - and more importantly, why this time it actually stuck. Here's exactly what I achieved in 5 months:  ✅ Dropped 5.3kg of body fat (6.3% body fat) ✅ Maintained all my muscle mass ✅ Have not "bounced back" to previous body composition In this episode, I'm answering all your burning questions: * The DNA testing results that revealed why every attempt at weightloss failed before * What I ate in a day (and what I completely eliminated) * My training approach that preserved muscle while burning fat * How I handled cravings, discipline & motivation * The 10 day detox that reset my body * Why this approach finally stuck * My daily protocols: sleep, protein strategy and daily wake up approach If you've been struggling to lose those last 5kg, this episode might give you the roadmap to work WITH your body instead of against it. EPISODE LINKS * DM me "DETOX" here [https://www.instagram.com/chanipeach] on IG to join the next round * Click here to grab the chocolate J+ shakes [https://au.juiceplus.com/collections/shakes?partner=10510462] * Get 10% off The Oura Ring here [https://ouraring.com/raf/8fd701ce30?utm_source=user&utm_medium=iac_raf&utm_type=alwayson-cvr&utm_campaign=2025RAF&utm_variant=2025_raf_july] * DNA testing: https://www.mydna.life/methylation-report/ [https://www.mydna.life/methylation-report/] I’m obsessed with Creation Cacao! It’s my daily go-to for energy, grounding & ritual. It tastes amazing & supports your hormones, heart & mood. Certified organic, sustainably sourced & 10% of profits go to NFP, Fresh Start Initiative. Use code CHANI for a discount! CLICK HERE TO GRAB YOURS. [https://creationcacao.com.au/collections/powerful-ceremonial-cacao-at-a-reasonable-price?sca_ref=8938024.GcFLbmlXV933FEtM] * Click here to the Muscle Republic website [https://musclerepublic.com?sca_ref=4431555.naYTI52bFo] & use my code "CHANI" for your discount on checkout. Connect with me: * Lets connect on IG here [http://www.instagram.com/chanipeach/] * My website, blog & freebies can be found here [http://www.chanithompson.com/] * Subscribe to my YouTube channel here [https://www.youtube.com/CHANITHOMPSON] * Join my free VIP email list here [https://bit.ly/VIPwithChaniT] Subscribe & Review in iTunes If you’re feeling extra inspired & loving, I would be so grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes [https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/worthy-with-chani-thompson/id1723596009] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/1GSGIUwheJPOTCcESyzIQ0?si=ecd6367d4f0b420c], too. Reviews are like little unexpected tips that help other people find my podcast and they’re also really fun for me to read (and lights me up so much!). Be apart of The Worthy Podcast giveaway & be in the running to win a pair of KIM X BEATS limited edition earbuds. All you need to do is leave a review and when we reach 100 reviews, I'll announce the winner! I’d love for you to subscribe, I don’t want you to miss an episode on your quest to creating the life of your dreams ✨ Love you lots, Chani xo