Marg Brassington - Purposeful Life

21/10/2025

𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜? 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐇𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐭

You might not think much about your toothbrush, it’s such a small everyday item, but many conventional toothbrushes contain hidden hazards.

❌ Plastic, BPA & Phthalates
Many toothbrush handles and bristles are made from petroleum-based plastics, some of which may leach bisphenol A (BPA) or phthalates, chemicals linked to hormonal disruption, endocrine issues and other health concerns.

❌ Microplastics & Nanoplastics Shedding
Recent research shows that use and wear of plastic oral-care products (including toothbrushes) can release micro- and nanoplastic particles, which may end up in

❌ Chemical Residues (e.g. Triclosan)
Some toothbrushes can accumulate residues from antibacterial agents (like

❌ Bacterial & Mold Growth
Because toothbrushes are kept in damp, warm environments (bathrooms), they become breeding grounds for bacteria, fungi and biofilms, especially if the bristles are old or frayed.

What to Switch To: Non-Toxic & Organic Toothbrush Options

When choosing a safer toothbrush, look for the following:
Handles made from bamboo, wood, or other biodegradable materials
Bristles that are BPA-free nylon or plant-based (or easy to remove and recycle)
No plastic coatings, no chemical additives

Sassy Organics (AU)

Biome

Nourished Life AU

Bamkiki

The Environmental Toothbrush (AU)

Grants of Australia

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20/10/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 & 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞

“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.”

So many of us stay in places, situations, or mindsets that no longer serve us because change feels uncomfortable. Yet it’s in the discomfort where the true magic happens.

Your body, mind, and soul are always guiding you toward alignment, and sometimes that guidance comes as pain, resistance, or unease. These are not signs to ignore, but invitations to transform. 💫

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18/10/2025

Marg Brassington is a Holistic Wellbeing Practitioner devoted to helping you reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and return to a natural state of balance, peace, and flow.

Through a grounded and heart-centred approach, Marg supports you to gently release emotional tension, stress, and old belief patterns stored in the body, allowing your nervous system to unwind and your energy to realign.

She offers a range of transformative modalities including:

Spinal Flow Technique™ – working with the body’s healing wisdom to clear blockages at the root cause, not just the symptoms.

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) & Personal Breakthrough Sessions – releasing limiting beliefs and emotional patterns so you can step into self-worth, clarity, and empowerment.

Hypnotherapy & Breathwork – helping calm the mind, reset the nervous system, and deepen self-connection.

Marg offers a safe and nurturing space for those ready to create real change, emotionally, physically, and energetically. Her intention is to guide you home to yourself, where healing, ease, and alignment naturally unfold.

Contact Marg www.purposefullife.com.au

17/10/2025

𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐡𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐦

Our body’s internal sleep clock thrives on routine to keep us in a steady circadian rhythm.

If you’re struggling to fall asleep, feel foggy and moody during the day, it might not be just late nights or stress.

Here are some ways you can improve the quality of your sleep and reset your natural sleep rhythms:

🌻 Ditch the bedtime screens.
🌻 Boost your diet with sleep-friendly magnesium-packed foods like chickpeas, bananas and oats.
🌻 Exercise helps us regulate our nervous system, improve the quality of our breathing and flood our brains and bodies with oxygen. Even a short walk every day outside can significantly improve the quality of your sleep.
🌻 Skip the late-night coffee and try something less stimulating, like herbal tea or cacao.
🌻 Sleep with an eye mask to manage the light levels while sleeping.

Don’t underestimate how just a few small changes to your sleep routine can affect the quality of your sleep and set you up for a great, energy-filled day to follow.

What’s your nighttime ritual that you swear by for a good night's sleep? Share it in the comments below.

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16/10/2025

𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐨𝐰, 𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨

One of the most powerful truths I’ve seen, both personally and with my clients, is that if you don’t make your wellbeing a priority now, your body will eventually force you to.

We often push through fatigue, stress, emotional pain or physical discomfort, thinking, “I’ll deal with it later.”
But the body always keeps score. It whispers before it screams.

When we nourish and support the body, mind, and spirit now, we prevent those future breakdowns and create true resilience from within.

I often remind my clients: you either make time for your wellbeing, or you’ll be made to make time for illness.

Lately, I’ve been walking this talk too, two weeks ago I began having lymphatic massage and cellular hydration sessions with Lymph
Flow in Adelaide. No makeup, deodorant and no lotions when attending. I’ve noticed a huge difference already. My breathing feels freer, my body lighter, and my energy more balanced. It’s a beautiful reminder that when we invest in ourselves, the body responds with gratitude.

✨ Take that step for yourself, whether it’s Spinal Flow, NLP Coaching, Breathwork, Lymph Flow dehydration, or simply slowing down.

Your future self will thank you for listening today.

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15/10/2025

𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐬 𝐝𝐲𝐬𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝

Are you feeling off, but not sure why?

Your nervous system might be dysregulated, and it shows up in sneaky ways.

If you’re:

⚡ Tired but feeling wired
⚡ Having trouble getting to and staying asleep
⚡ Waking up feeling exhausted
⚡ Having a short fuse reaction to small things
⚡ Feeling perpetually overwhelmed.

This isn’t just stress. It’s your body giving you feedback that your nervous system is exhausted.

You can restore the balance to your nervous system, but it won’t happen on its own.

A dysregulated state needs to be manually restored, so that your body can return to accessing its natural ability to shift from a fight or flight response into a restorative state.

Things that can help:

🌱 Reducing screen time
🌱 Movement and exercise, even gentle walks around the block to blast your nervous system with fresh air and a change of scenery
🌱 Yoga and breathwork will help you access and restore that internal flow state
🌱 Sensory regulation. Reduce noise, clutter, and bright lights and replace them with quiet meditation music or stillness.

What are your go-to hacks for helping your nervous system return to a calm baseline?

Book a Spinal Flow Technique treatment with Marg, to create ease and calm back into your nervous system. https://purposefullife.com.au/spinal-flow-technique/

14/10/2025

Marg Brassington is a Holistic Wellbeing Practitioner devoted to helping you reconnect with your body’s innate wisdom and return to a natural state of balance, peace, and flow.

Through a grounded and heart-centred approach, Marg supports you to gently release emotional tension, stress, and old belief patterns stored in the body, allowing your nervous system to unwind and your energy to realign.

Marg offers a range of transformative modalities including:

Spinal Flow Technique™ – working with the body’s healing wisdom to clear blockages at the root cause, not just the symptoms.

NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) & Personal Breakthrough Sessions – releasing limiting beliefs and emotional patterns so you can step into self-worth, clarity, and empowerment.

Hypnotherapy & Breathwork – helping calm the mind, reset the nervous system, and deepen self-connection.

Marg offers a safe and nurturing space for those ready to create real change, emotionally, physically, and energetically. Her intention is to guide you home to yourself, where healing, ease, and alignment naturally unfold.

Contact Marg www.purposefullife.com.au

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14/10/2025

𝐈𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐥𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐜?

Most people focus on food and skincare when detoxing their lifestyle, but what about your bed sheets? We spend around 8 hours a night wrapped in them, so what’s in your sheets really matters.

❌ Conventional sheets are often made from:

Synthetic fibres (polyester, nylon, microfiber) that are essentially plastic and shed harmful microplastics.

Chemically treated cotton, conventionally grown cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops with pesticides and herbicides.

Formaldehyde, dyes, flame retardants & wrinkle-resistant chemicals, all of which can irritate skin, disrupt hormones, and burden your nervous system.

💚 By switching to organic and natural fibres, you’re choosing sheets that support your body, nervous system, and sleep. Breathable, non-toxic, and kinder to the planet.

Australian brands offering safe, organic bedding:

🛏️ Bhumi Organic Cotton

🌿 EcoLinen

🌱 Organature

💤 Elkie & Ark

🌸 Ettitude (organic bamboo)

🌙 Ecodownunder


Your bed should be a place of rest, not exposure to hidden toxins. Choose consciously, and your body will thank you.

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13/10/2025

"𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐧𝐞’𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞.” 𝐀𝐧𝐚ï𝐬 𝐍𝐢𝐧

The quote by Anaïs Nin talks to us about comfort zones, meaning that if we take more risks and have the courage to face our fears, that we will experience much more that life has to offer instead of staying where we feel we are safe and comfortable.

Being brave and having the courage to try new things doesn’t mean that you won’t be scared; it just means that you feel the fear and do it anyway.

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12/10/2025

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10/10/2025

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬

We don’t see the world as it truly is, we see it through the lens of our own perceptions and past experiences. This is why two people can look at the same situation and feel completely different emotions.

Social media is one of the biggest mirrors for this. How often do you find yourself feeling triggered by what you read or see online? That trigger isn’t about the post or the person who shared it, it’s about the unhealed part within you that’s asking for your attention.

💡 Triggers are powerful cues. They show you where healing is needed, where old wounds are still living in your body and nervous system. Instead of avoiding them or blaming others, try leaning in with curiosity.

Your body never lies. It’s always guiding you back to balance, wholeness and freedom.

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08/10/2025

𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗦𝗶𝘇𝗲-𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘀-𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗼𝘅

So many organisations today operate from a place of limitation, expecting every practitioner, employee, or even client to fit neatly into the same box. If you don’t “fit,” or if your toolkit of skills and wisdom is considered “too full,” you may be dismissed, overlooked, or judged.

But healing and true wellbeing cannot exist inside boxes. Every human being is unique, carrying their own story, their own path, and their own needs. Just as no two bodies or nervous systems are the same, no single modality or label can define the depth of what someone offers or requires.

When we try to compress people into rigid systems, we deny individuality, creativity, and the richness of human experience. True holistic work embraces diversity of tools, perspectives, and approaches. That’s where transformation happens.

The more we celebrate individuality and honour the variety of tools we carry, the more we open doors to genuine healing and growth, free from limitation, free from discrimination, free to be fully ourselves.

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