Circle of Life Podcast with Ellen Travassaros

Ep. 24 - Ellen Travassaros

If you are someone who is really dialled into the collective field, and can feel the threads of fear, contraction, and the unknown moving through - this episode is for you. In times like this, now and in the future - how I choose to respond has more weight than I often realise. Sometimes I want to collapse, other times I am fierce and I rise. Both are correct and make sense. Both need just as much heart and presence. AND - I know who I want to be amongst the revolution. I know what is required of me to stay conscious, clear, and connected. And that’s exactly what I’m offering you in this episode. You can expect my unique flavours of depth, vulnerability, and truth, as I bring the words, ways, and medicine I am personally dosing myself with at this time. I share 6 practice I am personally tapping into to remain connected, centred, and clear — physically, emotionally, spiritually, and energetically as a woman who values clarity. Clarity is the cornerstone of the work I facilitate. I sense you’ll gain loads from this episode if you find yourself oscillating between feeling clear and connected, and overwhelmed, anxious or dissonant. Lots of magic in here. Do enjoy. Ellen x Additional Supportive Solo Podcast Episodes To Tune Into Next; Ep. 14 - Discernment on The Healing Path [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com/p/ep-14-personal-update-071124-and?r=1dpbwt] Ep. 13 - Acknowledging & Navigating The Heavy [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com/p/ep-13-personal-update-101024-and?r=1dpbwt] Ep. 12 - 5 Powerful Convictions For Living Open (No Matter What) [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com/p/ep-12-5-powerful-convictions-for?r=1dpbwt] ------------------ If you’re ready to develop and deepen into the world of Somatic Mastery — Deep Roots Collective is my group mastermind that does 3 specific things for women who see the future (especially); Orients and contains her in her body/truth Strengthens (and empowers) her channel, clair senses, and deep intuitive knowing Facilitates the deepening and development of her somatic intelligence, range, and capacity as woman. This is the place where we have the big conversations that wouldn’t make sense anywhere else. We steward the channeled visions that strangers on the internet are not entitled to (yet). We breathe aliveness and alignment into every core aspect of your life. We’re big hearted, real humans who value the flesh and bones way of living, leading, and listening. Depth is our language. Email us at hello@ellentravassaros.com to learn more and to apply. Connect with Ellen & Her Work: Instagram : @circleoflifewithellen [https://www.instagram.com/circleoflifewithellen/]Retreats & Live Events : DM Ellen on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/circleoflifewithellen/] to learn more. 1:1 Somatic & Facilitation Development Programs : Book A Call Here [https://links.ivorey.io/widget/bookings/ellen-travassaros-calendar?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn3XhaUmd9-XSyl78v2Wt75X4iHGJOMcPWEFBYgMTX4C5qtQ5YHdOgC0W6ouM_aem_gLPSjdWyo1hGnr_ZaSWnLg]. Your Host: Ellen Travassaros Breathwork + Somatic Healing Practitioner, Retreat Leader, and Trusted Mentor for Facilitators + Extra-ordinary Women. Ellen has been leading and facilitating within the healing and personal development arts for over a decade. During this time she has been both self and formally initiated into the modalities of integrative somatic trauma therapy, integration, and SPIRITUS Breathwork. Ellen is a humanitarian at heart, and her life’s work is devoted to thawing out bodies, telling stories, connecting women to impeccable resources, and supporting practitioners to develop their facilitation skills (and their impact). Ellen has been facilitating impeccable spaces since 2014, and has supported thousands of women to heal, integrate, and reunite with their bodies, breath, and spiritual essence. “I believe that apathy is one of the greatest threats to humanity. So it’s up to each of us to do the kind of work that makes it possible to stay connected and unwavering within our felt experience, especially in the face of great loss, suffering, and injustice.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecircleoflife.substack.com [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 23 - Tiarnie Vidler

‘Knowing the Astrology is like preparing for the weather.' You might pack a jumper if you know it’s going to be cold outside.. Whether you understand Astrology or not, this episode will help you attune to what’s happening this year (2026), and prepare in whatever way feels most available and aligned for you. I'm so honoured to bring you my personal Astrology goddess, Tiarnie Vidler. Tiarnie has been supporting me on the wings for just over a year, and I’m so excited for you to experience her bold and brilliant flavour of Astrology. My intention for this episode is to bring you the flavours, insights, dates, and energetics for 2026 - so you can ground, anchor, and prepare for what’s lighting up the stars this year. Tiarnie and I discuss what’s especially huge this year (ahem, Feb & March are big months!) and exactly what you can be doing now to reflect on, prepare for, and support yourself as we steamroll into the year of the Fire Horse. We chat about discernment when engaging with Astrology, especially online and with the rise of AI generated Astrology content. We deepen into personal power and autonomy and how to integrate and anchor into Astrology, without bypassing Self. And so much more. Connect with Tiarnie & Her Work:Instagram : @tiarnietalks [https://www.instagram.com/tiarnietalks/]Tiarnie Talks Astrology Podcast : Tune In Here [https://tr.ee/gG8QUbSJAM]Upcoming Retreat : DM Tiarnie on Instagram to learn more. Website : Tiarnie [https://www.tiarnie.com.au/]Free Astrology Natal Chart Lesson w/Tiarnie : Get It Here. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jJ3e_mOVGQ] Your Host: Ellen TravassarosBreathwork + Somatic Healing Practitioner, and Trusted Mentor for Facilitators + Extra-ordinary Women. Email hello@ellentravassaros.com to learn more and/or to book a 30-minute call to explore how working together can develop, deepen, and drastically support you as a woman, practitioner, mentor, and mother. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecircleoflife.substack.com [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 22 - Mason Taylor

In this episode I sit down with Mason Taylor, the founder of Superfeast. From humble beginnings in his mum’s garage, SuperFeast has grown into Australia’s leading supplier of Dì Dào (地道) tonic herbs and mushrooms. I’ve had Superfeast products in my arsenal for years - namely, I Am Gaia, The Three Treasures (Jing, Qi, Shen), Masons Mushrooms, and Reishi. These mushies + tonics have played a life-altering and vital role in supporting my physical, emotional, mental, hormonal, energetic, and spiritual healing, foundation, and health. And I know I’m not alone. I was speaking with a dear friend on our not-so-regular Friday walk before this episode, and she told me that Jing (a Superfeast blend that supports fatigue (Mason dives deeper into in this episode)) has been deeply supportive for her in postpartum. She said she feels it's power right away. These mushies + herbs aren’t just supplements. They are sourced and crafted impeccably, and work on the deepest levels of the human psyche. They have the ability support a human in ways you don’t often hear spoken about. Until now. Mason is a true devotee and master when it comes to this world of medicinal mushrooms and herbal tonics - and he matches my passion when it comes to the true healing capacity of the human body and cultivating strong foundations with health, spirit, and vitality. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to sit down with the man himself and bring you a profound and powerful conversation that I know will inspire and empower you in new ways. In this episode you’ll hear Mason’s origin story, how Superfeast came to be, and learn more about these incredible mushrooms + tonics and their application. I hope you find as much medicine in the words and stories shared as I do. With all my heart,Ellen ** p.s. A unique discount code for all Circle of Life Podcast listeners is linked below for your future Superfeast purchases.** Your Guest: Mason Taylor Founder/CEO of Superfeast. In 2011, Mason Taylor’s passion for health and his desire to access the world's best supplements, herbs and medicinal mushrooms led to the creation of SuperFeast. From humble beginnings in his mum’s garage, SuperFeast has grown into Australia’s leading supplier of Dì Dào (地道) tonic herbs and mushrooms.Mason founded the business in the family home in suburban Gladesville, Sydney. In those days, the dream to become a mushroom and tonic herb company was so huge that it seemed impossible. Drawing inspiration from the herbalists that Mason adored, alongside his experience with longevity-enhancing supplements, SuperFeast began offering a range of obscure health products. “There can be absolutely no compromise on quality when it comes to sourcing all of our herbs. These are the herbs that we choose to support our deepest health intentions, the herbs we give to our children and those we love. They must reflect and be of the standard that allowed these herbs to rise to become the most revered in Taoist herbalism thousands of years ago. Sourcing herbs from their spiritual homeland is born from the Taoist philosophy Dì Dào (地道).Dì Dào (地道) poetically translates as the ‘way of the Earth’, and it shows us where to harvest herbs if we wish to experience the herb’s true Spirit. This method results in a medicinally robust and Qi-full end product sourced from its ‘original place’ or ‘spiritual homeland’. CONNECT WITH MASON & THE MEDICINE OF SUPERFEAST (Discount Code below) Connect with Mason on Instagram : @masonjtaylor [https://www.instagram.com/masonjtaylor/]Connect with Superfeast on Instagram : @superfeast [https://www.instagram.com/superfeast/] https://www.instagram.com/superfeast/The Superfeast Podcast : Tune In Here [https://open.spotify.com/show/1xaLf1a3lkzLG0hQjRpCoB?si=cd1132d0da2d4d8d] (I reference Ep. 228 on dreaming in this episode)Shop + Unique Discount Code for Circle of Life Podcast Listeners : CIRCLEOFLIFE10 [https://www.superfeast.com.au/collections/all-products-1] (Enter CIRCLEOFLIFE10 at the checkout to get 10% off your Superfeast purchases). Your Host: Ellen Travassaros Retreat & Somatic Breathwork Facilitator — and Trusted Mentor for Women. Ellen has been leading and facilitating within the healing and personal development arts for over a decade. During this time she has been both self and formally initiated into the modalities of integrative somatic trauma therapy, integration, and SPIRITUS Breathwork. Ellen is a humanitarian at heart, and her life’s work is devoted to connection, telling stories, and supporting women to heal and integrate their pain, suffering, and trauma as a way to reorient themselves into embodiment. “I believe that apathy is one of the greatest threats to humanity. So it’s up to each of us to do the kind of work that makes it possible to stay connected and unwavering within our felt experience, especially in the face of great loss, suffering, and injustice.” You can learn more about Ellen here [https://www.ellentravassaros.com/]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecircleoflife.substack.com [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 21 - Tim Morrison

Tim is a global breathwork facilitator and sound alchemist, and the founder of SPIRITUS Breathwork — A ceremonial, somatic healing, and trauma-informed style of breathwork that I’ve had the deep privilege of experiencing and also formally training in. In this episode you’ll hear about my journey into breathwork facilitation, the path I walked to transform from freeze to freedom, and the deep and intricate medicine and application of SPIRITUS Breathwork from the founder himself. If you’ve ever wondered what SPIRITUS breathwork is, what’s really happening to your brain and body as you breathe, or how to participate in breathwork if you’ve experienced trauma or negative experiences with breathwork in the past - this episode will feel like medicine to you. Sitting down with Tim was something I envisioned the moment SPIRITUS chose me. I knew my community (you) would benefit immensely from diving deeper into the realms of SPIRITUS and Breathwork in this way. Many of you in this space have already had the pleasure of experiencing SPIRITUS Breathwork with me through my Retreats or in 1:1 or Group experiences. And if not, this conversation serves as a doorway and an anchor for what’s truly possible when it comes to healing trauma and the body through Breathwork. And if SPIRITUS Breathwork calls to you the same way it did me, you can explore the SPIRITUS Breathwork & Somatic Healing facilitation training here [https://tim-morrison.mykajabi.com/]. You can also book a private SPIRITUS session with me here [https://www.instagram.com/circleoflifewithellen/?hl=en]. I hope you find as much medicine in the words and stories shared as I do. With all my heart,Ellen Your Guest: Tim Morrison Founder of SPIRITUS Breathwork & Renowned multi-instrumentalist, transformational guide, coach, & healer. Tim is a renowned Australian, and internationally acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, looping artist, ceremonialist, trauma-informed facilitator, and the visionary behind SPIRITUS Breathwork + Somatic Healing. The creation of SPIRITUS [https://tim-morrison.mykajabi.com/] has grown into a world class facilitation training, enabling students all around the world to learn Tim’s method. Tim guides transformative journeys through breath, sound, and movement and empowering individuals to access innate wisdom, unleash inner power and receive healing through accessing altered states of consciousness. Through his workshops, trainings, immersions and retreats, Tim leads us towards liberation, freedom, and deep soul connection. CONNECT WITH TIM & THE SPIRITUS BREATHWORK FACILITATION TRAINING Become a SPIRITUS Breathwork Facilitator : 6-Month SPIRITUS Breathwork Facilitator Training with Tim [https://tim-morrison.mykajabi.com/spiritus-breathwork-6-month-facilitator-training?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnyYffrEgbARyDQu2gigEG0A34MvY3sJRtdanUM0rvU6t5A9b1L6OAd56tmvM_aem_SEtQuxaKe-1PKP2mA57hGA] Connect with Tim on Instagram : @timmorrison_ [https://www.instagram.com/timmorrison__/?hl=en] https://www.instagram.com/bjwildewrites/ Your Host: Ellen Travassaros Retreat & Somatic Breathwork Facilitator — and Trusted Mentor for Women. Ellen has been leading and facilitating within the healing and personal development arts for over a decade. During this time she has been both self and formally initiated into the modalities of integrative somatic trauma therapy, integration, and SPIRITUS Breathwork. Ellen is a humanitarian at heart, and her life’s work is devoted to connection, telling stories, and supporting women to heal and integrate their pain, suffering, and trauma as a way to reorient themselves into embodiment. “I believe that apathy is one of the greatest threats to humanity. So it’s up to each of us to do the kind of work that makes it possible to stay connected and unwavering within our felt experience, especially in the face of great loss, suffering, and injustice.” You can learn more about Ellen here [https://www.ellentravassaros.com/]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecircleoflife.substack.com [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]

Ep. 20 - B. J. Wilde

This episode is breathtakingly beautiful. Amidst the sweet banter of two women bringing their hearts together in deep resonance and story - You’ll hear about a ‘someday’ dream being turned into a lived reality. Brittany Wilde is a Fantasy Author who recently *burned everything down* to pursue her long-time vision to write and debut her first (of 3) Fantasy Novel, The Sky Called Her Home [https://www.amazon.com.au/Sky-Called-Her-Home-ebook/dp/B0FLHGXLVL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H2J7BYEY0NF5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wlyXbYolCu00hpdcLE4rMYlJjL0Iybfe8agKGCYa-Bl6Rpu-66FiX0e_7IUpcYN0uC4mMjCAWy9nNH6d7L6apFPCCqT6qdHnRQoEiWyoj0PzIngxnQ5zwJo7b4tgZWoZI-T4eqJWkefvoOtCCuLa2qoluD2N3N1E1B8jMNBXkGwOC0zkO1qn_5aeKEvT7l6oam8PamNT7mpCXH3iK8zoBSdckcMT3JkGB73x5gvQQio.oCRAzeotKKJlOAsAgd8NNSd8wMfyHibfzFGl_gTxhNU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+sky+called+her+home&qid=1760605718&sprefix=the+sky+called+her+ho%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1]. In this episode, Brit invites you into the underbelly of her journey and transition from successful business coach to published author. I sense the words and stories shared will inspire, captivate, and move you to trust yourself and the vision you have for your life. With all my heart,Ellen Your Guest: B.J. Wilde “Writing has always been home to me. Something happens when I tap those keys and turn thoughts and mental imagery into words and worlds to interact with. It gives me a satisfaction and fulfilment that I’ve not been able to experience elsewhere. I’ve held a secret dream under lock and key in my heart since I was a little girl that I’d be an author “someday”. It has taken me until my 30s to understand that we create our “someday”, and my someday is today. I’m B.J. Wilde and I’m a writer, mother of three little girls, wife to the man of my dreams, friend, business owner, sister, daughter, ocean lover, wellness prioritiser, and a whole bunch of other roles. I live right on the beach on the Gold Coast of Australia, with my three girls, husband and our dog Frankie. I spend my time being a hermit, swimming in the ocean, popping down to the local cafe for a morning coffee, at the gym to nourish my mind and body, playing in the pool with my family, or as you can probably imagine, sitting at my laptop turning imaginings into stories you can read. Writing has been the one common dream I’ve carried with me through my life, and there are two types of writing that do something to my life force, head and heart; romantic fantasy where the world building helps you escape to a completely different reality, and deep, rich and immersive memoir-style perspectives and reflections that help you think and feel more perceptively.” CONNECT WITH BRIT PURCHASE & READ : The Sky Called Her Home [https://www.amazon.com.au/Sky-Called-Her-Home-ebook/dp/B0FLHGXLVL/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2H2J7BYEY0NF5&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wlyXbYolCu00hpdcLE4rMYlJjL0Iybfe8agKGCYa-Bl6Rpu-66FiX0e_7IUpcYN0uC4mMjCAWy9nNH6d7L6apFPCCqT6qdHnRQoEiWyoj0PzIngxnQ5zwJo7b4tgZWoZI-T4eqJWkefvoOtCCuLa2qoluD2N3N1E1B8jMNBXkGwOC0zkO1qn_5aeKEvT7l6oam8PamNT7mpCXH3iK8zoBSdckcMT3JkGB73x5gvQQio.oCRAzeotKKJlOAsAgd8NNSd8wMfyHibfzFGl_gTxhNU&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+sky+called+her+home&qid=1760605718&sprefix=the+sky+called+her+ho%2Caps%2C297&sr=8-1] SUBSTACK : Made For This [https://youweremadeforthis.substack.com/?utm_source=global-search] INSTAGRAM : @bjwildewrites [https://www.instagram.com/bjwildewrites/] https://www.instagram.com/bjwildewrites/ WEBSITE & OFFERINGS: https://www.bjwildewrites.com/ [https://www.bjwildewrites.com/] Your Host: Ellen Travassaros Retreat & Ceremonial Breathwork Facilitator, and Trusted Mentor for Women. Ellen has been leading and facilitating within the healing and personal development arts for over a decade. During this time she has been both self and formally initiated into the modalities of integrative somatic trauma therapy, integration, and SPIRITUS Breathwork. Ellen is a humanitarian at heart, and her life’s work is devoted to connection, telling stories, and supporting women to heal and integrate their pain, suffering, and trauma as a way to reorient themselves into embodiment. “I believe that apathy is one of the greatest threats to humanity. So it’s up to each of us to do the kind of work that makes it possible to stay connected and unwavering within our felt experience, especially in the face of great loss, suffering, and injustice.” You can learn more about Ellen here [https://www.ellentravassaros.com/]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thecircleoflife.substack.com [https://thecircleoflife.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1]