Therapist In Your Pocket with Lucy Ellis

In this episode, I’m joined by Arianna Montanari, yoga teacher, beekeeper, and creator of natural skincare, for a gentle, honest conversation about pain and healing. We explore how pain can reduce when we meet the body with kindness rather than force, and how movement doesn’t have to be violent or pushing to be effective. Arianna shares how years of living for others and outsourcing her power intensified her pain, and how everything shifted when she chose to listen to her body instead. By learning her body’s own language and treating it with care, her relationship with pain transformed. This episode is an invitation to soften, take your power back, and meet your body as an ally rather than something to fix. Connect with Arianna Instagram: @mielestrega Podcast: The Synergy Podcast Website: www.mielestrega.com Connect with Lucy (Host) Instagram: lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au  

It's our monthly dreamwork podcast with my dear friend, Shauna. We explored the living language of dreams, the symbols, sensations, colours, and moments that rise up from the subconscious / psyche to speak to us in the night. We talk about how dreams aren’t random stories. They’re experiences,  felt in the body before they’re ever understood in the mind. They’re pulsing with emotional truth, pointing us toward fulfillment, depth, pleasure, and the parts of ourselves we’ve forgotten to listen to. And then… we go into a listeners recurring dreams  the one where the smell of smoke jolts her awake, where panic floods her where the hallway glows orange like a fire, and where she run toward her children on the other side of the living room.  We explore many angles this dream might be taking the dreamer on, and we trust our insights will bring the dreamer some softness, an opening and a deeper connection with this dream and its message.  Shauna and I are so very honoured to hold your dreams and explore them on this podcast. if you would like us to explore yours, please share them using this link.  To connect with Shauna Instagram: @dreamingwithshauna website: www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com To connect with Lucy Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy website: www.lucyellis.com.au

In this episode I sit down with somatic coach Kari Hovik for a powerful conversation about what it actually means to embody your Human Design, not from the mind, but from the body. We talk about what it looks like to live as each time in real time:to hold your energy, and to walk through the world as you, not the version of you that’s been coached, corrected, or talked out of your natural power.  Kari shares how the mind will always try to pull us away from our truth… but until our nervous system is regulated, grounded, and rested, we can’t truly access the fullness of our Human design. If your mind is running the show right now, let this episode be an invitation to pause, soften your body, and come home to your inner rhythm. First the nervous system settles… then the body comes online… then your design wakes up. This is how we feel it. This is how we respond / Initiate / reflect / receive This is how we arrive as ourselves. A must-listen if you want to move out of overthinking and into embodied living. To connect with Kari @its.kar.kin To connect with Lucy (host) @lucyellis_therapy

 In today’s episode, I sit down with Vibrant Kylie from Young Warrior Hearts. From a rough and rocky start to life, Kylie has grown, healed, and risen into the kind of adult her younger self desperately needed. Now she pours that wisdom into children and teens, helping them see that they are the hero in their own story. Through storytelling, imagination, and the magic of being truly seen, Kylie gives young people a language for their inner world and in doing so, she continues to heal the little 7-year-old girl inside herself. This episode is for anyone who believes in the power of story, the resilience of the human spirit, and the way healing ripples through generations when one woman chooses to rise. Connect with Kylie  @youngwarriorhearts Phone:       0466 263 290 Email:        [email protected] Website:    www.youngwarriorhearts.com.au  Connect with Lucy (host)  www.lucyellis.com.au @lucyellis_therapy Join Lucy's Advent Calendar for your Heart. We start on 1st December

In this episode, I sit down with my coach, Casey Warwick, for a deep, heart-led conversation about being in service, to love, to God, and to life itself. Together, we explore how devotion and daily acts of love create the foundation for provision, trust, and deeper connection. What We Talk About: What it really means to be of service, not for recognition or reward, but as an offering to love itself. The small, everyday ripples of service that open the heart: a softened tone, an honest word, a quiet act of kindness. Why those who give to get burn out fast, and how true service keeps you open to divine provision. Casey’s initiation into trust,  in God, in relationships, and in her own vulnerability. Relearning partnership and building new foundations of honesty, connection, and faith. The link between trusting God and trusting men and how control and clinging block the flow of what’s truly meant for us. The cost of self-abandonment and how resentment is often a sign we’ve said “no” to ourselves somewhere along the way. Why you can’t miss what’s for you but you can block yourself from receiving it.  Strap in, its a great episode with lots of takeaways.  To join Casey and Jai's new program - Money, Men and God click here To get The Advent calendar for your heart click here

In this episode, I sit down with Laura Summs, a therapist and inner-child advocate, to explore the tender art of re-parenting the parts of us that learned to stay quiet. We talk about how the inner children in the shadow the ones who hide behind perfectionism, people-pleasing, or emotional shutdown are often the ones most in need of our love. Laura shares how to begin building trust with those younger parts, so they feel safe enough to show themselves and soften. Because until we take them seriously… until we hold them in love… we’ll keep replaying our old adaptive patterns, still trying to earn safety instead of embodying it. This conversation is an invitation to meet your inner child with curiosity, compassion, and a promise: you’re safe with me now. Listen in for stories, practices, and gentle reminders that healing comes from finally loving all the pieces you once left behind.

Lucy and Shauna unpack a recurring dream that so many of us secretly know, turning up somewhere important without shoes, or being late and terrified of getting in trouble. Our dreamer has had this dream since high school: she shows up to school or work barefoot or in slippers, or arrives late and spirals into panic instead of simply calling ahead. Together, Lucy and Shauna explore what these dream motifs might mean, through a therapeutic, symbolic, and body-based lens. Connect with Shauna: @dreamingwithshauna www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com Connect with Lucy: @lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au

What happens when you pack up your life, your family, and hit the road with a van, chasing freedom instead of the clock? In this episode, I chat with Amanda Kate, a therapist and coach who’s doing exactly that travelling Australia with her family, learning what it really means to live differently. We unpack the 8 life-changing lessons she’s discovered from life on the road  lessons that might just make you question the hamster wheel you’ve been running on. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking “is this really it?”, this episode will open your heart and remind you: it can be done differently. Here’s what we dive into: 🕰 Time is fake news how slowing down reveals what actually matters. ⚡ Urgency addiction is real and how to detox from it. 💗 Good can feel unsafe why peace can feel weird when you’re used to chaos. 🎧 Overstimulation is a daily hazard finding quiet in a noisy world. 🌿 Flex is the new success freedom over perfection. 🌀 Ditching ‘normal’ cracks you open stepping out of the mould and into truth. 🧳 Pack down + pattern interrupt the power of simplifying and letting go. 😊 Happiness is simple AF why joy doesn’t have to be complicated. This one will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe question everything you thought was “just the way life is.” Tune in wherever you get your podcasts and get ready to find your own version of “different.”

In this episode, I sit down with therapist and yoga teacher Jean Dixon, who specialises in supporting Highly Sensitive People (HSPs). Jean shares her personal and professional understanding of sensitivity, how it’s not something to fix, but a trait to honour. We explore how yoga has helped her navigate and embrace her sensitivity, creating more balance and presence in her everyday life. Together we talk about:- How it is living as a Highly Sensitive Person- How yoga and somatic practices can help build a container for all your big feels.- Why sensitivity is beautiful and not a flaw.- Simple shifts that can help HSPs thrive in a fast, noisy world This one’s for anyone who’s ever felt too much, and is ready to see their sensitivity as the gift it truly is. Connect with Jean: Instagram: @sensitvesoultherapist  Website:  www.jeandixoncounseling.com   Connect with Lucy (host): Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au    

In this episode, I sit down with a Karina Gutierrez, a beautiful feminine embodiment coach to talk about why feminine embodiment isn’t just a practice, it’s a revolution. We dive into: Why the world is crying out for the feminine right now. How living in overdrive and burnout has become the “norm” and why we can’t sustain it. The truth about how women have been taught to meet the masculine with more masculine, creating competition instead of polarity. The power of nourishing our feminine, reclaiming slowness, and letting it be the starting point of change. This conversation will land for you if you’ve ever felt tired of pushing, proving, or hustling and you’re ready to come home to your body, your softness, and your strength.  Connect with Karina:  Free membership: here Website Instagram Podcast You Tube Connect with Lucy (the host) The heart cave membership Instagram Website  

In this episode I sit down with my Human Design bestie, Bec Carey, to dive deep into the mysteries of the Spleen Centre. Bec brings the perspective of a defined spleen, while I share from my experience of being undefined, and together we open up a powerful conversation about health, intuition, safety, and risk. We explore: How defined spleens can be less in tune with their health, while undefined spleens are hyper-aware of it. The difference between splenic intuition (that quiet knowing) and sacral response (that fire and turn-on). Why it’s not about listening to words, but reading energy, because energy never lies. Risk-taking tendencies of the undefined spleen, and the lessons that only arrive when boundaries get pushed too far. How to check in with your body to feel what’s truly right for you. If you have an undefined spleen, don’t miss the chance to download my Undefined Spleen Hypnosis Audio designed to bring you back to balance, focussing on wellbeing. Connect with Bec @hd_journey_to_me Connect with Lucy (host) @lucyellis_therapy

If there’s no spark, there’s no match. Real love will break you apart and put you back together, but only if you’re willing to do the work. In this episode, I talk about conscious coupling, polarity, triggers, and the power of heart-led living in relationships.

In this episode, I share the simple yet powerful practice that changed everything for me: bookending my day with myself. We dive into why so many women end up drained and resentful from giving on empty, and how creating strong boundaries and starting and ending your day with self-care, reflection, and connection sets you up for freedom, spaciousness, and clarity. This is the beginning of true transformation and it’s exactly what we practice inside the Heart Cave. Listen in, and if your soul is stirring, come join us Here in the Heart Cave.  

Are you watching your life from the sidelines, thinking of everyone else, people-pleasing, shrinking yourself, feeling worthless? In this episode, I walk you through my HEART framework, the daily practice we live by inside the Heart Cave. HEART is your bridge back to yourself, back to joy, back to the centre of your own life. You’ll learn how to: - Hold yourself and your emotions with safety - Come back into your body through embodiment - Accept and advocate for your needs -Reconnect with your inner child, creativity, and joy - Build trust in yourself and life again This isn’t about fixing yourself, it’s about coming home to your worth and living fully from your heart.  Join me inside the Heart Cave to live this framework every day Join in Spetember and you can Pay what you Want

In this episode, I chat with Lois Spence about the tender transition of midlife, when our children grow, leave home, and begin carving their own paths. We explore the heartbreak and identity shifts this brings for us as mothers, the space that suddenly opens in our lives, and the question of who we are beyond motherhood. Lois shares her wisdom on how to navigate this season with grace, self-discovery, and courage, turning the ache of change into an invitation to rediscover yourself. Connect with Lois: https://www.spencecounselingalliance.com Instagram: @spence_counseling_alliance Connect with Lucy (host): www.lucyellis.com.au Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy  

In this episode of our Dreamwork Podcast, Shauna and I explore the dream of a house that looks appealing and modest from the outside… but inside, the foundations are falling apart. In the kitchen, two partners are cooking as if nothing is wrong. We dive into the symbolism of houses as the self, the tension between façades and unstable foundations, and what it means when others seem to ignore the collapse around us. This dream opens the door to big questions of attachment bonds, relationship wounds, inner child work and repeating old patterns.    If you would like Shauna and I to discuss your dream,  We would love to. Use this form to share your dream with us: https://forms.gle/8L56BuMMniqmMsip8 To connect with Shauna @dreamingwithshauna https://www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com/ To connect with Lucy @lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au    

In this episode, Bec and I dive deep into the Root Centre in Human Design, the centre of pressure, adrenaline, and movement. Bec has her Root defined, while mine is undefined, so you’ll hear us explore both sides of this energy and how it shows up in our lives. We talk about: - The pressure I feel to move fast and “do, do, do” when I’m around defined roots - The art (and necessity) of slowing down, settling, and relaxing with an undefined root - The grounded, solid presence of defined root people (you can even hear it in the way they walk!) - How those of us with undefined roots can feel lighter, floatier, and sometimes unsettled in comparison - The beauty of noticing your family’s “root energy” and how it impacts the household vibe This conversation is all about learning to honour your natural rhythm instead of forcing yourself into someone else’s pace. Want to take this deeper? I’ve created a special Root Centre Hypnosis Download to help you settle, release pressure, and find your rhythm. You can grab it here: https://tr.ee/a0OMvKSVN9

It's normal for today's person to be chasing the next thing, more money, the right body, the perfect relationship, thinking then you’ll finally feel enough. In this episode, we unpack the dangerous illusion of "arrival" and how placing your desires above yourself keeps you stuck. It’s time to reclaim your power, clean your energy, and come back home to you. This one’s for the part of you that’s tired of waiting to feel whole. You have arrived lady! You are here. You have it all within your right now.    Connect with Lucy: www.lucyellis.com.au Instagram: lucyellis_therapy

Join the head to heart 5 day voice activation In today’s episode, Bec and I, two emotional generators sat down to record a podcast... without the usual sacral spark. No high vibes. No fire blazing. Just two women showing up honestly because we love Human Design and we love this space. This chat is your reminder that: The sacral isn’t always on fire (and that’s okay) You can still show up, even when you're not buzzing with energy Not everything worth doing needs to come from a full tank Being human means honouring your rhythms, not overriding them We hope this episode feels like a permission slip to be real. To be tender. To be in a dip and still be aligned. So if your energy’s a little low too come sit with us in it. You’re not broken. You’re just in a wave. Let us know if this landed, or if you had a sacral snooze halfway through (we’ll understand) Connect with Bec: Instagram: hd_journey_to_me Connect with Lucy: Website: www.lucyellis.com.au Instagram: lucyellis_therapy    

If you’re always doing the work but still feel heavy, stuck, or like things aren’t quite shifting this episode is your permission slip to pause. We explore the missing piece in most healing journeys: Integration. It’s not about doing more. It’s about letting what you’ve already done land. So, you can move forward lighter, clearer, and way more alive. To grab your Integration meditation and journal prompts, go here. Feeling ready for all of the love inside the heart cave? Join us today! I'm Stoking the fire for you xxx To connect with Lucy: Instagram: lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au  

You’re not broken. You’re just disconnected from your heart. In this episode, I invite you into a new way of living, one that’s soft, rebellious, and wildly real. Come feel the truth of what it means to live from your heart. Plus, get access to my free 5-Day Head to Heart Voice Activation.   Connect with Lucy: Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au

JOIN THE HEAD TO HEART FREE VOICE ACTIVATION PROGRAM This month's dream podcast, we unpack a listener’s dream where a pastor takes the stage uninvited, a family confrontation takes place, and buried trauma rises to the surface. We explore themes of belonging, boundaries, the parent-child dynamic, shame, identity, and what it means to integrate old wounds with compassion and power. A potent dream. A powerful unravel. Tune in. Head to heart free Voice activation program here Connect with Shauna: Instagram: @dreamingwithshauna Website: www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com Connect with Lucy Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au

Join the heart cave In this juicy episode, I sit down with the radiant Dominique D’Vita, a transformational tantra coach and former critical care nurse, to explore how soulful, pleasure-filled intimacy can be the rocket fuel for manifesting the life you crave. We delve into: Becoming your own best lover: Embracing self-love as the foundation for all relationships. Harnessing life force energy: Understanding how sexual energy our creative power source is. Manifestation through pleasure: Using deep, connected intimacy to amplify desires and bring them to fruition. Breaking societal taboos: Challenging the shame around sexuality and stepping into empowered expression. Dominique shares how she connected with the sacred space of tantra, revealing how embracing our sensual selves leads to profound healing and transformation. Connect with Dominique D’Vita: Website: YesTantra.com Instagram: @yesdvita Tune in and discover how to light up your life from the inside out! Connect with Lucy: Website: www.lucyellis.com.au Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy

Join the Heart Cave Your pain is not something to fix, but something to walk with? In this gentle, soulful conversation, two counsellors, Lucy and Skye sit together in the rawness of life’s hardest moments and explore how we honour what we’re going through. We talk about grief, change, growth, and the beautiful complexities of being human. Skye shares her reverence for each client’s inner wisdom the truth that we already carry what we need, even in our most vulnerable seasons. Together, we reflect on how our pain shifts over time, inviting us into deeper layers of ourselves. This episode is an offering to anyone who feels like they’re holding something heavy. We don’t promise quick fixes we promise presence. Because when pain is honoured, it softens. When struggle is witnessed, it can breathe. And when we walk with what hurts instead of pushing it away, we get to live a life not just despite it… but because of it. We speak to: 🌿 Navigating grief, pain, and emotional growth 🌿 Meeting yourself with compassion through every stage 🌿 Carrying pain lightly not by denying it, but by making space for it 🌿 How presence, connection, and shared humanity help us keep going This is for the tender-hearted, the weary, the ones doing their best to stay open in a world that hurts sometimes. We’re right there with you. Connect with Skye:  Instagram: @bluejaycounsellingau Website: www.bluejaycounselling.au Connect with Lucy:  Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au Join the Heart Cave  

In this dreamy episode, I sit down with my dear friend and dreamwork therapist Shauna to explore how we can actually connect with our dreams — beyond just writing them down. We talk about what to do once you've had the trippy dream, where to begin, and how even a few standout images can guide deep healing. Shauna also shares a beautiful process for working with dream images on your own, using the body as a compass. Connect with Shauna: Instagram: @dreamingwithshauna Website: www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com Connect with Lucy: Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au  

Get your Bestie and join the Heart Cave MAY special Don’t fight the feelings, learn to ride the wave instead. We had a plan for this episode. But emotions had other ideas. We were meant to be talking about the Spleen... Instead, Bec and I got completely swept up in our waves and landed, unsurprisingly, at the Solar Plexus. Because that’s what it’s like being an emotional authority. Some days you’re floating on your back with the sun kissing your face. Other days, you’re getting sand rash on your cheeks and wondering if you’ll ever breathe again. Both Bec and I have our Solar Plexus defined, and this conversation is a deep, honest, and slightly hilarious unpacking of what it’s like to ride the emotional wave while navigating life, relationships, clarity, and recovery time. Yes, emotional hangovers are real. Yes, sometimes we want to speed it up and get over it. But clarity, as we’ve learned, doesn’t live in the urgency. It lives in the pause. The bottom of the wave. The muddy middle. Bec also referenced a brilliant resource:“Solar Plexus Center in Human Design” from Human Archetypes—definitely worth checking out if you want to go deeper. This one’s for the feelers. For the ones who’ve tried to numb it, rush it, override it... And are finally ready to accept their emotional authority. We’d love to hear from you, whether your Solar Plexus is defined or undefined, what has your wave taught you? DM us or drop us a voice note. We’re in this sea together. Connect with Bec Instagram: @hd_journey_to_me & @embracingenergy Connect with Lucy www.lucyellis.com.au @lucyellis_therapy  

This is the episode every woman navigating the change needs to hear. Lucy is joined by therapist Tracy Proud from Nest Counselling for a raw, compassionate conversation about what really happens inside our relationships during perimenopause and menopause. Together, they unpack: Why this phase of life brings such intensity to our intimate relationships How childhood wounds resurface — not to sabotage us, but to be seen and healed The rising divorce rates in midlife, and the staggering number of women who later regret those decisions How to stop projecting onto your partner and start getting honest about what you’re experiencing Why open-hearted communication (even when it’s messy) matters more than ever The added complexity when neurodivergence is present in the household How to hold space for yourself and your relationship — without losing who you are This isn’t about blaming hormones or partners — it’s about reclaiming this time as a portal for deeper connection, healing, and truth. If you’re in the thick of it or love someone who is, this one’s for you. A conversation to remind you: you’re not broken, you’re becoming. Some references Tracy mentions: www.thegotttmaninstitute.com.au https://maryclairewellness.com/ https://charlottepointeaux.com/ https://www.sophiegleitzman.com.au/ To connect with Tracy: www.nestcounselling.com.au @nestpsychotherapy To connect with Lucy  www.lucyellis.com.au @lucyellis_therapy

In this episode, Shauna and I share and explore a vivid dream sent in by a listener, a snake with two heads, a silver belly, a hospital, and a mysterious warning delivered by her Nan. It’s surreal, symbolic, and full of rich imagery that begs to be unpacked. We dive into the deeper meanings woven through this dream, Awakenings, fear, feminine energy, as well as the wild feminine, and the wisdom that surfaces when we surrender to the unknown. This one will stir something in you. Connect with Shauna  Instagram: @dreamingwithshauna Website: www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com Connect with Lucy Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au Shauna and I love holding your dreams in our cauldron, stirring the symbols, the sensations, and the soul whispers, to see what medicine and insight they reveal. Our hope is that these explorations help you deepen your relationship with yourself in ways both tender and powerful. If you’d like your dream explored on the podcast, you can share it with us via the form below. We’ll let you know when your episode is live, and all dreamers remain anonymous. Submit your dream here If this dream stirred something in you, if you feel the tug to listen more deeply to your inner world, to move from your heart instead of your head, then I’ve got two invitations for you. First, living from the Heart — a free 5-day journey where I send you daily voice notes, rituals, and journal prompts to help you soften back into your truth. It’s a beautiful place to begin. Join me here. And if you’re ready for something deeper… The Heart Cave is my monthly membership space where we meet for live workshops, healing circles, and the real, messy, magnificent work of self-connection. It’s a space to be witnessed, guided, and reminded that you’re not alone. Join the heart cave here You can step into either, or both. Either way, your heart will thank you. Links are ABOVE — come be held.

In this raw and real episode, I sit down with a fellow therapist and recovering co-dependent to peel back the layers of what it really looks like when the healer needs healing. We dive deep into the identity crisis so many therapists face, when our self-worth gets tangled in the work, when we lose ourselves in rescuing others, and when loving ourselves becomes the most radical, non-negotiable act of survival. Together we explore: The co-dependent patterns we didn’t see coming. Why our work can’t fill the void (we are not here to save our clients) The identity unraveling that happens when we start choosing us. What true self-care and alignment looks like in real life This is for the helpers, the healers, the ones holding everyone else. it’s time to turn the love inward.   Connect with Jackson (Guest)  Instagram: @findreasontherapy Website: www.findreasontherapy.com.au Connect with Lucy (Host)  Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au  

In this episode, I dive into the world of lucid dreaming with the incredible Amina from the Dream World podcast, a podcaster and lucid dreaming coach who opens our eyes to just how powerful the dream space really is. From healing to manifestation, from preparing for lucid dreams to actually speaking with other people in the dreamscape. Amina shows us that lucid dreaming isn’t just a party trick… it’s a potent tool for transformation. She even shares her list of ways you can use your lucidity to expand, evolve and come home to yourself, all while you sleep. Join the heart cave Connect with Amina  Instagram: @Thedreamworldpodcast Website: https://thedreamworldpodcast.com/ Direct link to the list of things you can do in a Lucid dream Connect with Lucy (host)  Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au  

Every relationship comes with triggers, but what if they’re not a problem, but a portal? In Triggered to Treasured, we explore how power struggles can be opportunities to lean in, heal, and strengthen our bonds. We all want to grow and transform, and true love invites us to step into our most grounded, adult selves. Let’s move beyond reactivity and into deep, lasting connection. Loved sitting with Tracy for this episode. To connect with Tracy: Instagram: @thrivewellnesshub / @thriverelationshiphub / @tracylynchtherapy Website: www.thrivewellnesshub.com To connect with Lucy: Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au

In this episode, I sit down with emotional intelligence and relationship coach Ash Sheppeard, to dive into the power of the feminine in relationships. We explore how embodying your feminine energy starting with yourself creates flow, connection, and harmony with the masculine. When we show up for ourselves with presence and mindfulness, it naturally ripples into our relationships and family dynamics. The feminine is the heart of the home, and when we are well, everything aligns. Ash also shares her 5 key steps to bouncing back from a relationship, offering practical tools to reclaim your softness, strength, and ability to receive. A must-listen for anyone wanting to deepen love—within and with another. Connect with Ash Instagram: @ash_sheppeard Check out Ash's signature program - She rises: https://stan.store/ash_sheppeard/p/eaa Connect with the host, Lucy  Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au

My conversation with Azriel was a heartwarming journey into the power of art therapy. Her soft, kind, and heartfelt insights gently revealed how unfolding our true selves through creative expression can lead to profound healing. This dialogue inspires us to step aside and let our inner creativity take over, inviting a beautiful transformation.   Conect with Azriel: www.azrielreshel.com instagram: @azrielrshel

Have you ever wondered why your jaw stays tight, your stomach feels bloated, or your body holds tension no matter what you do? Trauma isn’t just something we think about—it’s something our bodies store. When emotions go unprocessed, they don’t just disappear; they get locked in our muscles, tissues, and nervous system, showing up as chronic pain, tension, anxiety, and even illness. In this episode, we’re diving deep into where trauma gets stuck in the body and, more importantly, how to start releasing it. I’ll share real client experiences, explore the emotional roots of physical symptoms, and give you powerful practices to help your body feel safe enough to let go. 💡 In This Episode, We’ll Cover: Why trauma gets stored in the body (and why it doesn’t just "go away") How emotions like fear, anger, and grief turn into physical symptoms Where different emotions live in the body—jaw, stomach, ears, gut, and more Practical ways to start unwinding stored tension and feeling safe in your body againWhat Trauma needs to unwind and release from the nervous system.  If you’ve ever felt like your body is carrying something you can’t explain, this episode is for you. ✨ Resources & Ways to Work With Me:🔹 Book a call with me – To see if I can help you with deep emotional & nervous system healing🔹 Follow me on Instagram @lucyellis_therapy for more insights & daily practices🔹 Share this episode with someone who needs it—because healing starts with awareness 👉 Loved this episode? Let me know! Tag me on Instagram or send me a DM with your biggest takeaway. It’s time to listen to your body—because it’s been speaking to you all along. 

Therapy isn’t just about what happens in the session—it’s about what happens after. It’s about how we take what we uncovered, sit with it, integrate it, and let it move through us. Yesterday, I did just that. I stopped. I let go. And I let something unexpected happen. My inner child took over, and she wrote a poem. A love letter. A goodbye. To my sweet boy, Zulu. This episode is about receiving yourself—through grief, through creation, through the messy, beautiful emotions that come when we finally stop doing and just let ourselves feel. It’s about the power of integration after therapy, and how sometimes, the real healing begins when we stop trying to fix ourselves and start witnessing what’s already here. 💛 In this episode, we dive into: Why therapy is only the beginning—the real work happens in the integration space How writing & creativity can help you receive your emotions instead of resisting them The power of witnessing yourself through spoken word & self-expression Why we over-give, over-do, and struggle to just be (and how to shift into receivership) A deeply personal reading of my poem for Zulu—and how grief, love, and creativity intertwine This episode will hit you in the heart. It’s for anyone who’s navigating emotions, craving space to receive themselves, or wondering what to do after therapy opens something up inside them. 💌 Loved this episode? Let’s keep the conversation going! DM me on Instagram @lucyellis_therapy and tell me what resonated with you Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it Subscribe & leave a review if this moved you—your support means everything! Let yourself be received, love. You are already worthy. 💛

BOOK YOUR HUMAN DESIGN CONNECTION READING HERE In this episode we explore the sacred dance of giving and receiving in relationships and how this dance gets messy. This episode is for YOU if you are always giving too much of yourself, and you need to restore balance and harmony in your relationships.  I look forward to hearing your thoughts on this juicy episode.    Connect with me: www.lucyellis.com.au @lucyellis_therapy [email protected]

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Roxy, a woman who is still becoming, forever changing, and learning to rediscover herself through the quiet whispers of her internal intelligence. Roxy opens up about her journey out of a toxic domestic violence relationship, sharing how she tapped into this deep wisdom within—allowing it to guide her, heal her, and lead her to peace. She talks about the power of not getting stuck in the stories we tell ourselves, and how through breath, guided meditation, and touch, we can reconnect to our bodies’ wisdom. This isn’t just about healing; it’s about coming home to love—pure, peaceful, and accepting love that allows us to giggle at ourselves and see the humor in the human experience.   For Roxy, this connection to her internal intelligence wasn’t just a tool—it became a necessity. As she started to listen and trust this deeper knowing, it was like a miracle unfolding. The relief she felt from stepping out of the story and into the space of peace and acceptance is something she now cannot live without. In this conversation, we dive deep into what it means to return to the unstoried self, to laugh at the humanness of it all, and to embrace the love that comes from truly being in tune with who we are. Connect with Roxy   @roxy_urth  @urth_collective    www.urthcollective.com   Connect with Lucy:    @lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au  

In this episode, Shauna and Lucy dive into a powerful dream about obstacles and letting go. They explore themes of self-sabotage, midlife shifts, and the art of pruning both the mind and relationships to make space for growth. Tune in for a fun, flow-filled discussion on overcoming obstacles and embracing change!  To submit a dream go here: https://forms.gle/PL4VuCLp5dNcEfv77 Connect with Shauna: www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com [email protected] @dreamingwithshauna (instagram)   Connect with Lucy: www.lucyellis.com.au 0424599264 [email protected] @lucyellis_therapy (instagram)    

In this episode, I sit down with emotional intelligence coach Vicki Scuilli, who’s been sober for nearly three years, to unpack the transformative power of sobriety. Vicki gives us some gtreat ways of living sober which include: To hold runk people in our hearts, becasue we dont know what ah person is going through.  How alcohol prevents us from facing our full rang of motions an aling with things in a halthy manner. The fast forward trick. If you feel like you are wanting a drink, cast yourself forward after a glass and think about how you will be feeling.  Why sober girlies actually have more fun—we’re fully present for the ride! How life gets clearer, lighter, and more vibrant with sober eyes. Vicki shares her journey, the emotional growth that comes with quitting alcohol, and why she’s never looked back. Whether you're sober curious or looking for inspiration to stay on the path, this episode is packed with relatable, empowering insights. Tune in and discover how life truly begins when you’re fully in it. Connect with Vicki here: Instagram: @thisislivingmentoring Connect with Lucy: Instagram @lucyellis_therapy

Join my play date- Let your Inner Child Design your 2025 In this episode, I’m diving into the profound connection between joy and vitality. Joy is an act of saying yes to life—whether it’s marveling at a spider’s web in the morning light, running through sprinklers, or letting your inner child feel safe and seen. I’ll explore how adversity can either flatten us or help us grow, the unconscious ways we might choose “death” over life, and simple steps to create space for joy, no matter your season. Let’s talk about choosing to truly live.   💌 Connect With Lucy:Ready to invite more joy into your life? Let’s explore together! Join me on Instagram @lucyellis_therapy for more insights, tools, and support.   

 In this episode, we meet the vibrant and unstoppable Katrina—a woman who has faced her share of struggles but never lost her spark. Whether she’s dancing in public to soak up the joy or pouring her heart into her creative projects, Katrina lives life with intention, prioritising herself and her passions.  Listen in as Katrina shares: The importance of creativity as a form of self-care. Why joy is a powerful ripple effect we need to spread far and wide. Katrina’s mission is to help as many people as she can to thrive in 2025. Add joy to the pile of good things we’re building in this world. Her story will inspire you to embrace your own creativity, choose joy, and unapologetically show up for yourself. Hit play, and get ready for a conversation that’ll leave you smiling and maybe even dancing in your kitchen Or jumping on your trampoline. Katrina: Join Katrina's Thrive in 2025 mentorship: https://www.sustainabilityinservice.com/Thrive2025 www.sustainabilityinservice.com @sustainabilityinservice Lucy: www.lucyellis.com.au @lucyellis_therapy

3 - 2- 1 Happy New Yar!!! Or just about... If you plan on doing a little planning today, then this podcast offers a differnt wy to express what you wnat to work towards in 2025. It's time to do life wild, get free and creative with your expression and bring in more joy, by activating your beautiful Inner Child.  This podcast offers you journal prompts and fun questions to activate your imagination and open you up to more magic in 2025.  Hit me up on instagram and let me know your answers and insights from these fun questions. You will win a free ticket into my masterclasss on letting your Inner child plan out your 2025!! @lucyellis_therapy

BOOK YOUR INNER QUEST CALL Finally! We have landed on some definition for Bec. This little triangle, called the EGO/HEART or WILL, packs a powerful punch. Said to be the centre where the most conditioning occurs, only ~30% of the population have it defined. The Heart Centre is a motor to prove your worth. Join us in this episode as we laugh at ourselves and our deeply imperfect humanness - and reflect on: My undefined willpower and adventures in committing to things I knows I won’t have the willpower to complete, Bec’s judgement of others in their inability to complete tasks they have committed to, The competitive nature of the defined WILL, and How, when we embrace our uniqueness, we can lean into the energy of the tribe and do this LIFE thing together. Would love to hear your feedback – do you resonate? This knowledge is so powerful! If you don’t have your human design chart and are feeling called to jump into this experiment of doing life in a more aligned way then hit us up! Bec is still waiting for the willpower to kick in and put together a booking system but you can connect with her Instagram, below Connect with Bec Instagram: @hd_journey_to_me   Connect with Lucy Instagram:@ lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au

In this episode, I’m joined by the incredible Shae  Fairleigh from Astrohealing to dive into the astrological shifts of 2025. Together, we explore the end of generational trauma, the rise of spiritual freedom, and what it means to evolve with the new order. Shae shares her wisdom on astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys, and evolutionary healing to guide us into this pivotal time. Learn how to embrace healing, live free, and step into a new era of love and unity. Don’t miss this powerful conversation—2025 is calling us to transform! Book your Inner Quest call here: https://www.lucyellis.com.au/booking-calendar/inner-quest-free-chat?referral=service_list_widget To connect with Shae:  Instagram - @astrohealingshae Website: https://astrohealing.com.au/ To connect with Lucy:  Instagram - @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au

Book Your Inner Quest call with me here In this episode, I’m diving into the emotions that make life truly vibrant—gratitude, joy, and compassion. These aren’t just feel-good buzzwords; they’re scientifically proven to improve your mental, emotional, and physical well-being. But here’s the catch: these emotions often get buried beneath layers of unresolved pain, self-doubt, and survival patterns we picked up as kids. I’ll share why reconnecting with your inner world is the key to breaking free from these patterns and opening the door to a life filled with love, creativity, and abundance. We’ll explore how emotional healing rewires your brain, transforms your relationships, and sets the stage for a happier, more expansive life. If you’re ready to clear the emotional clutter and rediscover the magic of living fully, tune in. I’ll also be sharing how my Inner Quest program can guide you on a 12-month journey to heal, grow, and transform into the version of YOU you’ve always dreamed of being. Connect with me: Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy Website: www.lucyellis.com.au  

In this episode, I’m diving into the delicate and beautiful process of building trust with your inner child. At first, it might feel awkward or even uncomfortable—after all, if she’s been silenced or ignored for years, why would she believe that it’s safe to come out now? I’ll share how to approach this inner work with compassion, patience, and a whole lot of love, so you can create a relationship with your inner child that feels nurturing and supportive. When she trusts you, life becomes more vibrant, joyful, and deeply fulfilling. I also talk about the importance of allowing emotions—both the messy and the magical—to flow through you as part of this process. Building trust with your inner child means holding space for her feelings without judgment, letting her know it’s safe to express herself fully. If you’re ready to begin this journey of trust and healing, you won’t want to miss this episode. And don’t forget—my Inner Quest 1:1 Program is open, where we spend a whole year together unpacking, healing, and building the life your inner child has been dreaming of. Let’s take that first step toward trust and love and heart explosions together.  BOOK YOUR INNER QUEST CALL NOW Other ways to connect with me: Instagram: @lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au

🎉 Show Notes: Celebrating the End of the Challenge & Exploring the G Centre 🎉 Welcome to the final episode of our November challenge! To celebrate Therapist in Your Pocket turning ONE, I committed to releasing a podcast every single day this month—and we made it! Minus 6 days I missed.  Thank you for joining me on this wild ride. I hope these episodes have been as much fun for you as they’ve been for me and that you’ve discovered some amazing things about yourself along the way. In today’s episode, Bec and I dive into the fascinating world of the G Centre in your Human Design chart. I share my experience of having a defined G Centre, while Bec opens up about living with hers undefined. We talk about: How our G Centres show up in our lives, What we’ve noticed about others with defined vs. undefined G Centres, And how these differences shape our sense of identity, direction, and love. Curious if your G Centre is defined or undefined? If you’re not sure, don’t worry—both Bec and I offer Human Design readings to help you uncover the magic in your chart. Here’s to wrapping up this challenge and looking ahead to a future full of more stories, insights, and connection.  ✨ Links & Resources Mentioned: Book a Human Design reading with me Connect with Bec for a reading Don’t know your Human Design? Start here Thank you for being part of this challenge with me 💛 Can’t wait to see you back here next week!  

The dream we explore in this podcast:  I’m in a house (sometimes it’s as if I’m at an open home with other people walking around other times it’s my own house and I’m home alone) It’s usually dark and dusty inside and I come across a door that no one else seems to notice. When I go through the door there’s a whole other section of the house that no one else knows about. It’s huge…another kitchen, lounge area, indoor pool, bed room etc. and I just explore it on my own. It’s also dusty and a bit rundown as if no one’s been in there for a long time. Connect with Shauna: www.spiraljourneydreamwork.com [email protected] @dreamingwithshauna (instagram)   Connect with Lucy: www.lucyellis.com.au 0424599264 [email protected] @lucyellis_therapy (instagram)   To submit a dream go here: https://forms.gle/PL4VuCLp5dNcEfv77 If we recently talked about your dream, give us some feedback here: https://forms.gle/WMWPa781VGkHCGs98  

In this heartfelt episode, De shares her lived experience of grief—its rawness, its impact, and the surprising anger at the sun continuing to rise while life felt shattered. She delves into how grief shows up uniquely for everyone, often disrupting our physical and emotional systems. As a herbalist and iridologist, De also offers insights into supporting the body through the stress of grief, helping listeners navigate the profound connection between loss and wellbeing. Connect with De: www.natureofhealth.com.au [email protected]   Connect with Lucy: www.lucyellis.com.au @lucyellis_therapy (instagram)

In this raw and truth-filled episode, I sit down with the incredible Alexandra Coffey to explore the uncharted depths of grief. Alexandra shares her personal experience of walking with grief and offers a fresh, heartfelt perspective on how we say goodbye to our loved ones. This conversation cuts through the noise of “what you’re supposed to do” and invites you to meet grief with courage, love, and presence. Whether you’ve experienced loss or are supporting someone who has, this episode offers profound insights and a compassionate call to be truly there—for yourself and others. Connect with Alex: @growwhereyoureplanted (instagram) www.alexandracoffey.com.au Connect with Lucy: @lucyellis_therapy www.lucyellis.com.au