Imogen Bailey: The Life Changing Power of Women’s Circles

Imogen Bailey: The Life Changing Power of Women’s Circles

When Imogen Bailey moved to Hollywood to pursue her acting dreams - she had no idea it would lead her down a divergent path - that would ultimately become her true calling. In between casting calls, the actor, former bikini model and reality TV star was invited to join a women’s circle. It was there, surrounded by women she'd never met - that for the first time, she felt completely accepted for who she was - not for her looks, her achievements or the magazine covers she'd appeared on. Imogen went on to become a women’s circle facilitator, creating spaces for women to heal, connect and feel truly seen - like she was. She’s also a birth and end-of-life doula, supporting people through two of life's most sacred transitions. In this episode of My Spiritual Side, Imogen shares her transformation from seeking external validation - to “coming home” to herself (as she puts it), what multiple miscarriages taught her about surrender, and how becoming a mother at 43 deepened her gratitude.   Highlights from this episode: • Imogen shares her go-to spiritual practices: walks in nature, prayer, meditation, gratitude and birdsong to calm her mind, especially during perimenopause • How becoming a mother at 43 taught her to be grounded and ‘zen’ • Her journey from seeking external validation as a model, actor and reality TV star to cultivating self-worth from within • Why she believes the female body is sacred • How chasing her dreams in Hollywood ultimately led her to finding herself • How discovering women's circles became a catalyst for profound personal growth - and why they help women feel seen, understood and less alone • The common struggles women share: loneliness, difficulty setting boundaries and the belief, ”I'm not enough" • How to build self-worth, quiet the inner critic and recognise that you are not your thoughts • What infertility and multiple miscarriages taught her about surrender • What inspired her to become a birth and death doula, the profound similarities between these sacred transitions, and how "coming home" to herself enables her to better serve others   Key Quotes “I was running away from myself then I realised I had to face myself to get to the next part of my life”.   "I felt like for the first time I was completely accepted. Nobody cared what my last job was or what my next job would be." "Recognise that you are not your thoughts. The only antidote to negative thoughts is to start saying to yourself, 'I'm worthy, I'm loved, I'm safe.'" "This is the abyss. I can't fix this. There's no magic pill, there's no chant, there's no prayer. I have to completely surrender." "Coming home to myself enables me to serve others”.   Spiritual practice: Practicing gratitude   Books and references: The Power of Circle [https://www.hayhouse.com.au/the-power-of-circle-paperback] by Imogen Bailey Dr. Joe Dispenza [https://drjoedispenza.com/] Dr. Bruce Lipton [https://www.brucelipton.com/]   More Information   Instagram: @imogen_bailey [https://www.instagram.com/imogen_bailey/?hl=en]   Website: https://www.honouringheart.com [https://www.honouringheart.com]    You can get involved with My Spiritual Side online   Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng] IG: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794]     The Spiritual Book Club   Find out more about The Spiritual Book Club here: https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/ [https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Samantha Wills: Creativity Is the Ultimate Spiritual Connection

From The Spiritual Book Club.   Samantha Wills is a creative visionary - a woman who’s learned to follow feeling over logic, and to heed the quiet whispers of the soul that are constantly vying for our attention. It’s what led her to create a global jewellery empire - one of Australia’s greatest fashion success stories - and then, in a life-defining act of courage, walk away from it all to make way for her next evolution.   Samantha joined us in The Spiritual Book Club to discuss her powerful memoir, Of Gold and Dust - a story of transformation, healing, and the magic that can unfold when we trust wholeheartedly in our intuition.   In this conversation, she shares why seeking validation from the outside world can be a dangerous trap, why it’s vital we pay attention to the nudges from the universe, and how creativity is the ultimate spiritual connection.   In this episode, Samantha shares:   *  Her daily spiritual practice: sitting down to create *  Her method to follow feelings over logic *  Trusting in the Universe, even when it’s not what we think we want *  The purpose of life is to keep moving forward and evolving *  The trap of seeking validation from outside of ourselves *  The gift of vulnerability *  The breakdown that led to Samantha’s spiritual awakening *  Tuning in to the ‘whispers’ of our soul   Key Quotes  “Our intuition does not lie to us”.   “That soul whisper, if it lingers on it turns into the feeling of regret or remorse, or 'I knew that and I didn't act on it’. That is the worst outcome for this life”.   “‘I like to zoom out like you're on Google Maps and just look at how big everything is. When we're in our heads, our world becomes so small. I use that visual to see it's all going to be okay. We just need to take a step back”.   “The universe only ever has three answers: Yes, not right now, or ‘I have something better in store for you’’.   “We don't have control of the timeline. We can put up the desire, but be flexible with how we get to that vision. Put the wish up and then release it”. Spiritual practice: Being creative.   Books and references: Of Gold and Dust. A Memoir of a Creative Life [https://www.amazon.com.au/Gold-Dust-memoir-creative-life/dp/1760876542/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0] by Samantha Wills Add links: Intuitive Being [https://www.amazon.com.au/Intuitive-Being-Connect-Spirit-Intentional/dp/0062436546]by Jill Willard Big Magic. Creative Living Beyond Fear [https://www.amazon.com.au/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726] by Elizabeth Gilbert Any books by Caroline Myss [https://myss.com/]. The Creative Act [https://www.amazon.com.au/Creative-Act-Way-Being/dp/1838858660/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0] by Rick Rubin.   More Information   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chezzidenyer/]: https://www.instagram.com/samanthawills [https://www.instagram.com/samanthawills]   Website: https://samanthawills.com/ [https://samanthawills.com/]   You can get involved with My Spiritual Side online   Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng] IG: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794]   The Spiritual Book Club   Find out more about The Spiritual Book Club here: https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/ [https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/]       ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Awakening is Not for the Faint-Hearted: Megan Dalla Camina

This might sound familiar.   Your life looks great from the outside - a successful career, a family you love, all the signs that you’re on track. And yet…there’s a quiet ripple of discontent.   It’s subtle at first. A sense of discomfort. Restlessness. Agitation. Maybe even resentment. Until one day, it becomes impossible to ignore.   That’s how it unfolded for Megan Dalla Camina. A women’s leadership expert, and bestselling author, Megan spent 18 years at the top of her game in   her corporate career —often the only woman in the room—until she reached a breaking point and realised she couldn’t continue living a life that no longer felt true. What followed was a profound return to herself. A self-described “forever seeker”, Megan has empowered tens of thousands of women to reconnect with their feminine energy, and their truth. In this episode of My Spiritual Side, she shares why awakening isn’t for the faint hearted —it’s a heroine’s journey—and how it begins with one powerful question: Is this what I want for my life?   In this episode, Megan shares: * Her daily spiritual practice including meditation, pranayama, reflection, mantras, japa practice and kriya breathwork. * The concept of spiritual lineage—being connected to teachings passed down through generations of masters. * Why she describes herself as a “forever seeker,” deeply committed to her spiritual path while building a high-profile career in leadership and women’s empowerment. * The life events that changed her trajectory - including chronic fatigue syndrome and a car accident in her 20s- which forced a profound redirection. * Her successful 18-year corporate career, often as the only woman in the room, which caused her to disconnection from herself. * How burnout at 36 became a wake-up call—a “blinding light” that revealed her way of living and working was no longer sustainable. * Why transformation rarely begins with clarity or awakening, but instead with discomfort, resentment, and a quiet sense that something needs to change. * The cost of living out of alignment; Many women live a “double life” disconnected from their truth. As Megan says: “It costs us our soul.” * The first step towards change is radical honesty, asking, “Is this what I want for my life?” and creating space to really tune into the answer. * Why awakening “is not for the faint-hearted” - it’s a heroine’s journey shaped by small, aligned actions rather than dramatic, life-altering leaps. * The return to self is about reconnecting with our inner wisdom and feminine energy - not by rejecting ambition, but by integrating both feminine and masculine energy. * The importance of tuning into the body, intuition, and curiosity as it guides us back to alignment.   Key Quotes “I’m a forever seeker and a forever student.” “Success without soul eventually feels like betrayal.” “The first point isn’t awakening. It’s the discomfort - the restlessness, the agitation, the resentment. Then we get the crack, and then we start to see the light.” “The first step is to ask yourself an honest question: ‘Is this what I want for my life?’ And then listen - really listen - to the answer in your body.” “This is a heroine’s journey. It’s not for the faint-hearted. I think we do a disservice to women when we present the Instagram version of awakening. For most women, it doesn’t look like that”.   Spiritual practice: meditation, pranayama, reflection, mantras, japa practice and kriya breathwork.   Books and references: She Who Remembers [https://www.amazon.com.au/She-Who-Remembers-Awakening-feminine/dp/1764247612/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0] by Megan Dalla Camina Death Must Die: Based on the Diaries of Atmananda [https://www.amazon.com.au/Death-Must-Die-Diaries-Atmananda/dp/8186569324] A Return to Love [https://www.amazon.com.au/Return-Love-Reflections-Principles-Miracles/dp/0722532997/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0]by Marianne Williamson   More Information Instagram: @megandallacaminWebsite: https://megandallacamina.com/ [https://megandallacamina.com/]   You can get involved with My Spiritual Side online   Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng] IG: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794]   The Spiritual Book Club   Find out more about The Spiritual Book Club here: https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/ [https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Coming Out of The Spiritual Closet: Chezzi Denyer

As a child, Chezzi Denyer liked wandering through graveyards.   A true free spirit herself, she thought nothing of communing with spirits, assuming that’s how it was for everyone.   Until she got the message loud and clear that it most certainly wasn’t —   From teachers, to the nuns at school, to her own mother - who feared Chezzi might go the way of her maternal ancestors once labelled “mad” but were more likely deeply intuitive.   In an attempt to belong, Chezzi shed her “spiritual skin,” as she describes it. Until a series of profound experiences—including a past life encounter—reawakened the psychic abilities she’d long suppressed - guiding her back to her true self… Once a news journalist grounded in facts, Chezzi is now a certified medium, embracing a gift she believes has been passed down through generations. In this episode of My Spiritual Side, Chezzi shares how she’s leaning into her mystical self, the power of past life healing, how to recognise signs from beyond, and the freedom that comes from fully embracing your ‘weirdness’. In this episode, Chezzi shares:   *  The morning meditation she tries to do to keep her grounded - but why it’s also OK to miss it when life gets busy *  Why she felt forced to “shed her spiritual skin” as a child - disconnecting from her intuition in order to feel safe and accepted *  The shame she carried around her intuitive gifts *  The moment she realised her grandmother and great-grandmother were likely mediums, despite being misunderstood in their time *  How a series of events led her back to her authentic self - and why her book feels like a “coming out” *  How studying mediumship felt like “the shackles coming off” *  Her belief that intuitive and psychic abilities are inherent in all of us *  How spirits communicate with us - and an introduction to the different “clairs” *  The power of past life healing and regression therapy *  How to ask for signs from the universe *  The freedom in embracing your “weirdness”   Key Quotes [Re studying mediumship]: “It was like light bulbs going off. Every time I leaned into it I felt this like the shackles coming off. I felt like I was finding myself and I felt this huge relief and newfound confidence.. It changed everything”.   “I was far from woo woo. I didn't even have a crystal. I was the least woo-woo person around”.   “..It is OK to talk about this stuff. It is OK if you it was shameful, if you had experiences you couldn't explain. Hey, I'll be the weirdo. I'll put myself out there and you guys can say, ‘We're with her. She's the queen weirdo’”.   “When we die, we don't disappear”.   “Look out for signs and talk to your past loved ones. They can hear you. Practice talking to them, ask them for a sign”.   Key Mantra: “I am enough”   Spiritual practice: Guided meditation (when there is time)   Books and references: The Weird Little Girl Who Talked to Ghosts [https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-weird-little-girl-who-talked-to-ghosts--chezzi-denyer/book/9781761280559.html]by Chezzi Denyer   The Medium School HERE [https://themediumschool.com/]   Rory Walkom YouTube channel meditations HERE [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1S6tzxB_mFBykoVzMiHSZA]   Toni Reilly Institute HERE [https://tonireillyinstitute.com/] Dr. Matthew Bourke HERE [https://optimumhealthessentials.com.au/] Dr Gabor Mate HERE [https://drgabormate.com/]   The Untethered Soul [https://www.amazon.com.au/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0]by Michael A. Singer   Donna Ashworth poetry HERE [https://www.amazon.com.au/Donna-Ashworth-Collection-Books-Hardback/dp/1785305751/ref=sr_1_10?crid=2EWYO6J98E3XS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.hLZg0qgs2xnQAv0BpMDW0q468B5qW9wDCSo6p-Chz7yEU9P00yI7RJ-RNL0NYZCIL_Hr0axqysFdWgt9xMxiZScknuBrBS0G8PpqSItaliEaUukqBxL36q9UVePvHPznc5tz9UQrBE0lkKwnhB9Gr3fGLMhoYWX-fUIuovRbZ5Upr-fynLe1TfiM4Bk9VjksJ3aCdTmez921LQ2badFgVHHPRwBZgBSoqWSgl3-eGks.Xs45tUuQNrpRb0bNf9QNYgAveVkDayFfNOW53TTbX8w&dib_tag=se&keywords=donna+ashworth&qid=1776218593&s=books&sprefix=donna+ashwort,stripbooks,438&sr=1-10]   More Information   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chezzidenyer/]: @chezzidenyer   Website: https://chezzidenyer.com.au/ [https://chezzidenyer.com.au/]   You can get involved with My Spiritual Side online   Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng] IG: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794]   The Spiritual Book Club   Find out more about The Spiritual Book Club here: https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/ [https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Pia Miranda: The Art of Surrender

You probably think you know Pia Miranda. She’s that girl who starred in the iconic movie, Looking for Alibrandi, in 2000 - and has since built an impressive career across film, TV, and theatre. She’s also the woman whose determination saw her outlast a fierce field to win Australian Survivor in 2019. But there’s far more to Pia than the bubbly, vivacious face she shows the world. A self-described “seeker,” she learned to read auras with her Italian aunts, embraced yoga as a teenager, and has been practicing meditation for as long as she can remember. Today, Pia is on a spiritual quest to connect with her true self - alongside her “heart tribe”, a trio of friends guiding each other along the way. In this episode of My Spiritual Side, Pia shares: Why giving up auditioning at 50 has liberated her, how parenting became her greatest spiritual lesson, and how leaning to surrender on Survivor is an art that will stay with her for life.   In this episode, Pia shares: *  Her morning ritual: self guided meditation and visualisation *  How her Italian heritage opened her mind to reading auras and ‘other ways of thinking’ * How practising yoga since she was a teenager has transformed her life *  Exploring spirituality with friends, her ‘heart tribe’ *  Her acting career as a conduit to personal growth and compassion *  Learning to balance her ego and cope with rejection * Why she retired from auditioning at 50 and how that has freed her * How competing on Survivor became a spiritual quest *  How learning to surrender changed her life: “If something comes up, I go ‘Stop, pause, surrender, it’ll be what it'll be’” * Parenting as a spiritual practice * Practicing gratitude in everyday life   Key Quotes “My role on this earth is to make sure that I'm putting out as much good as I can”.   “At this part of my life, who I am is more important than the jobs I get”.   The art of surrender:   “What if I just surrender? What's the worst thing that can happen?”   “Whatever's going to face me is going to face me regardless of how I think. I can only do what I can do within my control”.   “When I'm feeling out of control, when I'm feeling like my mind's going too fast, I just stop and breathe and say the word ‘surrender’ to myself, let it go. What's the worst thing that can happen?”   “Parenting is the thing that has really given me the most spiritual growth”.   Key Mantra: “Be the meditation”.   Spiritual practice: Yoga. “I can't imagine my life without yoga. It's the thing that saved me, changed me and helps me grow still”   Books: Finding My Bella Vita: [https://www.amazon.com.au/Finding-My-Bella-Vita-working/dp/0733649831/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.t78kInGpVuA7SW9x9TdUkw.P2yJXncm8ofkGZjF1thbvq7Z4IJyEufGKnIsr4brTbg&qid=1773207897&sr=8-1]A story of family, food, fame and working out who you are by Pia Miranda   The Yamas & Niyamas: [https://www.amazon.com.au/Yamas-Niyamas-Deborah-Adele/dp/0974470643/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0] Exploring Yoga's Ethical Practice by Deborah Adele   The Untethered Soul [https://www.amazon.com.au/Untethered-Soul-Journey-Beyond-Yourself/dp/1572245379/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0] by Michael J. Singer The Surrender Experiment [https://www.amazon.com.au/Surrender-Experiment-Journey-Lifes-Perfection/dp/147362150X/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0] by Michael J. Singer   More Information   Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/_piamiranda/?hl=en]   IMDb page [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0592180/]   You can get involved with My Spiritual Side online   Youtube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCB_Yt6I-5Zbx7OhKIr5g8ng] IG: https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thespiritualbookclubofficial/?hl=en]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091456576794]   The Spiritual Book Club   Find out more about The Spiritual Book Club here: https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/ [https://www.thespiritualbookclub.com/]   ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.