The Rest Effect Podcast

The Power of Yogic Sleep: A Conversation with Kirsty Hagen

Today on The Rest Effect Podcast I’m joined by Kirsty Hagen, founder of Essential Earthing. You may remember Kirsty from Rest Easy Expo, where she shared her wisdom as both a vendor and a speaker. This time, she’s joining us to talk about her upcoming Yoga Nidra & Journaling session at Breathe on *Saturday 30th August. Yoga Nidra—often called yogic sleep—is a powerful practice that invites you into a state of true nervous system rest. With Kirsty’s gentle guidance, you’ll be able to let go of effort and expectations, sinking into deep restoration. Afterwards, reflective journaling helps you integrate your experience, bringing clarity and calm into everyday life. Check out my other podcast episode with Kirsty to hear more about her business Essential Earthing https://open.spotify.com/episode/71QWlsvPApkCAFo3fMDVmw?si=5e63666217f74433  [https://open.spotify.com/episode/71QWlsvPApkCAFo3fMDVmw?si=5e63666217f74433] Connect with Kirsty here https://www.instagram.com/essentialearthing/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/essentialearthing/?hl=en]

Healing Through Clay: Creative Arts Therapy with Tanya Ramprasad

In this episode of The Rest Effect Podcast, I sit down with Tanya Ramprasad from Inner Atman Expressions to explore the healing power of creativity, presence, and expression. Tanya shares the story of how she was called to become a Creative Arts Therapist and Holistic Counsellor, and why she believes art-making can reach places that words alone can’t. We talk about the benefits of her unique approach—how combining creative arts, somatic awareness, and counselling offers a safe, supportive way to release what’s been held inside and reconnect with your inner calm. Tanya also opens up about the therapeutic power of working with clay—the grounding, tactile experience of shaping something with your hands, and how this simple yet profound process can unlock emotions, bring clarity, and create a sense of flow. She’ll be bringing this practice to Breathe – Self Care in Practice on Saturday, 30th August, with her session Clay Mandalas. Tanya explains what participants can expect, what the process feels like, and why this is an opportunity to step out of your head and into a deeper connection with yourself. If you’ve ever wondered how creativity can be a path to healing—or if you’re curious about Tanya’s beautiful session at Breathe—this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Follow Tanya at https://www.instagram.com/inner_atman_expressions/ [https://www.instagram.com/inner_atman_expressions/] or https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085922886646 [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085922886646] Visit her website https://inneratmanexpressions.com/ [https://inneratmanexpressions.com/] ✨ BREATHE – Self Care in Practice ✨ 🗓 Saturday, 30th August 🕐 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm 📍 Kakowan Community Facility, Bunya A beautiful day designed to help you rest, reconnect, and restore through creativity, movement, stillness, and community. Event Schedule: * 🌀 1:00 pm – Welcome Circle A gentle moment to arrive, exhale, and settle into calm connection. * 🎨 1:30 pm – Clay Mandalas with Tanya A creative, grounding practice to express your inner world—no words needed. * ☕ 2:30 pm – Break Nourish, wander, connect, or simply be. * 🌬 2:45 pm – Breathe Like an Olympian with Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane Harness the power of breath with an inspiring Olympian and breathwork coach. * 🫖 3:45 pm – Break Refill your cup—snacks, stalls, and soulful chats. * 💤 4:00 pm – The Pause That Heals with Amanda Cremonini Group hypnosis to rest deeply and remember: you are enough. * 🍲 5:15 pm – Shared Meal A warm, nourishing meal shared in good company. * 🌙 6:15 pm – Evening Session (You can let me know if you’d like this section fleshed out—I’ve seen a couple of variations in drafts.) * ✨ 8:00 pm – Closing Circle Coming together to reflect, integrate, and close the day with gratitude. Get your tickets here https://RestMassageStudio.as.me/Breathe [https://RestMassageStudio.as.me/Breathe]

Breathe Like An Olympian with Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane

What if your breath was the key to unlocking clarity, resilience, and inner strength? In this episode, I chat with Olympian, breathwork coach, and speaker Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane. A proud Papua New Guinean and former elite swimmer, Anna-Liza represented her country at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, three Commonwealth Games, and five World Championships. Today, she helps high achievers—from CEOs to athletes—regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with their truth, and rise into their fullest potential. We explore how Anna-Liza unknowingly used breathwork as an athlete to calm her mind and prepare for competition, and how those same techniques now support her in motherhood, leadership, and daily life. She shares how her two boys remind her to pause and breathe, and how breathwork has become a tool for connection, presence, and purpose. In this conversation, we talk about: * Breathing like an Olympian—what that really means * How to use the breath to manage stress, calm the nervous system, and gain clarity * Letting go of the “push harder” mindset and trusting your body’s signals * Rewriting the story of success to include rest, regulation, and self-trust * Why sharing breathwork brings her so much joy—and how it can shift your life too ✨ Anna-Liza is also our guest speaker at Breathe – Self Care In Practice, a soulful self-care gathering held on Saturday 30th August from 1pm to 8pm at Kakowan Community Facility, Bunya QLD. She’ll be delivering her energising keynote Breathe Like an Olympian in person. 🎟️ Tickets are still available but very limited – just $169 for a full afternoon and evening of nourishment, rest, and connection.  https://RestMassageStudio.as.me/Breathe [https://RestMassageStudio.as.me/Breathe] 📲 Follow Anna-Liza and dive deeper into her world of breath and empowerment:  Website: www.annalizamopiojane.com [ http://www.annalizamopiojane.com] Instagram: @annalizamopiojane [https://www.instagram.com/annalizamopiojane/] Facebook: Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090084604871] 💨 Tune in and get ready to breathe deeply, live boldly, and lead from within.

The Pause That Heals with Amanda Cremonini

What actually is hypnosis—and what isn’t it? In this powerful episode, I chat with Amanda Cremonini, founder of the Worthy AF Club, Self-Worth Coach, and Rapid Transformational Hypnotherapist. If you’ve ever been curious about subconscious programming and how hypnosis can help you shift deep patterns of burnout, people-pleasing, and perfectionism—this one’s for you. Amanda shares her personal journey from chronic overachiever to self-worth advocate, how hypnosis became a life-changing tool in her healing, and why she believes rest is something we don’t need to earn. We also dive into what Amanda will be offering at Breathe – Self Care in Practice, our upcoming in-person event designed to be a nourishing space to rest, reconnect, and reset. Her session, The Pause That Heals, is a calming and restorative group hypnosis experience that helps you release the belief that your worth depends on how much you do—and instead remember who you are beneath the busyness. ✨ Event Details: Breathe – Self Care in Practice 🗓 Saturday 30 August | 1pm–8pm 📍 Kakowan Community Facility, Bunya QLD 🎟 Early bird tickets just $149 (save $20 – limited time!) Your ticket includes:  ✔ Group Hypnosis with Amanda – The Pause That Heals ✔ Yoga Nidra & Journaling with Kirsty Hagen ✔ Clay Mandalas with Tanya ✔ Singing Ring® Sound Bath with Kayoko ✔ Keynote with Olympian Anna-Liza Mopio-Jane ✔ A nourishing vegetarian dinner + snacks + refreshments This is your invitation to slow down, exhale, and remember: You are already enough. 🎧 Listen now and get ready to breathe a little deeper. 🎟 Grab your ticket: https://RestMassageStudio.as.me/Breathe [https://RestMassageStudio.as.me/Breathe] Follow Amanda at https://www.instagram.com/theworthyafclub [https://www.instagram.com/theworthyafclub]

Wellness in a Sip: Sherree Sparks on Menopause, Hydration & Empowerment

In this episode of the Rest Easy podcast, I’m joined by Sherree Sparks, CEO and founder of SipSistah, a wellness brand born from a deeply personal journey through menopause, hydration, and healing. After struggling with the frustrating symptoms of menopause, Sherree discovered something unexpected during her research into hydration: hydrogen water. Unlike regular water, this supercharged version is infused with extra hydrogen molecules, providing a powerful antioxidant boost that neutralises damaging oxygen radicals and dramatically improves cellular hydration. It’s natural, 100% safe, and doesn’t come with the hefty price tag or monthly subscription you might expect from a product with such big benefits. When Sherree saw the transformation in her own health—especially her menopausal symptoms—she knew she couldn’t keep it to herself. Her passion sparked months of research, testing, and innovation, eventually leading to the creation of SipSistah—a portable, everyday hydration solution that’s making waves in the wellness world. Tune in to hear how Sherree turned her personal breakthrough into a business, why hydrogen water might just be the upgrade your body has been craving, and how SipSistah is helping women everywhere hydrate with intention. Come along to Rest Easy Expo on Sunday 25th May and take advantage of the expo special price and get your own SipSistah Hydrogen Water Bottle.  Lean more about SipSistah https://sipsistah.com/ [https://sipsistah.com/] Puchase your ticket to Rest Easy Expo here: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rest-easy-expo-tickets-1298152612409?aff=oddtdtcreator]