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Bribie Simply Healthy / Bribie Healing Centre, 2/41 Benabrow Av, Bribie (2026)

18/12/2025

THE HIDDEN PROGRAMMING BEHIND YOUR EMOTIONS

How Childhood Patterns Shape Anxiety, Depression & Low Self-Esteem, And How to Break Free.

Your thoughts and beliefs are shaped by childhood, trauma, culture, and past experiences. We all perceive the world differently, and we each react in our own way. Our emotional responses are learned patterns—automatic programs we absorbed long before we ever became aware of them.
But if these patterns are not healthy it can be changed.
When you become aware of your tendencies, you gain the power to choose a different response, and this is how you break the cycle of emotional uneasiness. Without that awareness, people stay trapped, repeating the same reactions no matter how much they want to change.

You can uncover these unconscious patterns, reconnect with your true self and begin seeing life from a fresh perspective. This process helps you rediscover your worth, your strength, and your personal agency. And from there, you can start rebuilding a healthier, more empowered version of yourself.

Anxiety is a mental habit. It’s the automatic creation of the worst-case scenario and then suffering from your own imagination. People may feel that worrying is the same as taking action, but worry only drains energy and often manifests into physical symptoms. I believe no one is genuinely happy yet chronically unwell.

I often ask my clients, “Is what you’re worrying about actually within your control?” Most of the time, the answer is no—which means the worry is unnecessary, draining, and harmful. When I suggest letting go, people naturally ask, “But how?” Their mind chatters endlessly, and they believe they can’t stop it.
This is where I ask: “Is the dog wagging the tail, or is the tail wagging the dog?”

Are you in charge, or are your thoughts controlling you?
If you’re ready to break this cycle and ease your anxiety, visit Bribie Simply Healthy. What you’re experiencing isn’t a character flaw—it’s a skills gap. You simply haven’t learned how to respond to your worry yet, and this is a skill you can absolutely learn through strategic psychotherapy, EFT, or hypnotherapy.
And while you build those internal skills, certain natural supports can gently calm the nervous system—herbs like passionflower, lemon balm, ashwagandha, and chamomile can help your body settle so your mind can learn new habits more easily.

A rigid mind creates emotional pain; a flexible mind creates freedom.

The Traits Behind Depression, Anxiety & Anger
People experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, or anger often share deeper tendencies: Strong self-judgment, Harsh judgment of the world, Rigid expectations of how things “should be”, A fixed way of thinking

When reality doesn’t match these expectations, emotional pain becomes inevitable. Over time, the mind becomes inflexible — without the person even realising it — creating tension, frustration, and a sense of failure.

Let’s dismantle these rigid patterns, release harsh judgement, align your expectations with reality, and restore mental flexibility so you can respond to life with clarity and peace.

Visit us or call enquire further to discover how you can improve your journey to better health.
Bribie Simply Healthy, Ask for Kim. Ph) 07 3410 0521.

07/12/2025

We are moved to a new premise
Shop 2, 41 Benabrow Av, Bellara

21/11/2025

Overcoming Sugar Addiction, Psychotherapy and Hypnosis.

A woman in her fifties came to the shop because of her sugar addiction. She was very much in control of every other aspect of her life, except when it came to sugar. She couldn’t understand why she couldn’t manage her sugar intake.
When we think about any addiction, the emotional perception of it often carries a much stronger positive charge than the intellectual understanding, which recognizes it as harmful. In her case, sugar was emotionally comforting in a way that logic couldn’t override.

Her stepfather passed away when she was 12 years old, but she continued to carry a deep sense of confusion. No one — not even her mother — told her about his death. She sensed something was wrong, which made her feel anxious about the atmosphere at home. Even though she didn’t particularly like her stepfather, she appreciated having him around because he was the only one who could bring boundaries and order to the family.

Her mother suffered from depression and wasn’t able to care for her four children properly. As a result, she grew up in a household that lacked structure, leaving her constantly confused. Her memories of her mother weren’t always pleasant, though she remembered that her mother used to make desserts and cookies. She was always anxious about missing out on a second cookie, even though there often wasn’t enough for one. This fear reflected a deeper longing for her mother’s love and attention, which she rarely experienced.

I realised that, in her subconscious mind, sweet desserts represented her mother’s unexpressed love. Eating sweets gave her the illusion of receiving the affection she longed for and felt she deserved. Perhaps the only way her mother felt she could make her children happy was by baking cookies — and maybe that was the only thing she felt she could do well. Her attachment to sugar had become a substitute for the love she missed.

In our sessions, we worked on changing this belief. Sweet food was no longer framed as a source of love, but as something harmful to her body.

I often ask my clients to attend at least two sessions so we can observe changes and address any remaining issues, and so they can report what has shifted and what hasn’t.

Surprisingly, when she came to her second session two weeks later, she said she hadn’t eaten any extra sweets — no cake, no cookies. When her husband offered her a coffee with cake, she replied, “That’s poison to my body.” She also revealed a deeper goal: she wanted to improve her relationship with her daughter, particularly so she could remain close to her two grandchildren. After the session, she noticed that she had been making overly harsh judgments of her daughter and realized that she could still love her, even without fully understanding her choices and actions.

Gymnema Sylvestre: Natural Support for Sugar Cravings
What it is:

Gymnema sylvestre is a herb traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to help balance blood sugar and reduce sugar cravings.

How it works:
• Gymnema temporarily blocks sugar receptors on the tongue, making sweet foods taste less appealing.
• It helps reduce the desire for sugary foods and can support better self-control around sweets.
• Over time, it can retrain your taste buds to prefer less sweet foods naturally.
Benefits for sugar addiction:
• Reduces physical cravings for sugar
• Supports emotional control around sweet foods
• Helps break the habitual attachment to sugar
• Can be used safely alongside lifestyle changes such as healthier eating and emotional work

26/10/2025

Auto Immune diseases remain unexplained with current medical knowledge, and thyroid disease is one of them.

Thyroid conditions often have unclear or multifactorial origins, including auto- immune conditions, nutrient deficiencies, stress, and environmental toxins.

According to Medical Medium: Thyroid Healing by Anthony William, 95% of thyroid issues are caused by Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV). Similar to herpes, that remains in the body for life once contracted and it can remain in a latent state and reactivate under stress, illness, or immune suppression.

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) hides in the liver during its nesting phase, which makes Liver sluggish which contributes both weight problem and thyroid dysfunction. It can also burrow into the spleen and/or female reproductive organs, potentially causing abnormal symptoms such as irregular and heavy menstrual cycles, pelvic pain, ovarian cysts, or unexplained infertility. When EBV goes to a woman’s reproductive organs, it can lead to fibroids, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and pregnancy complications. For man prostate problems.
EBV tries to take down the lymphatic system, which is a vital part of the body’s defence mechanism. Eventually EBV may invade the nervous system, leading to nerve related pain. Research suggests that EBV is linked to autoimmune thyroid diseases.

Viral by products of EBV accumulate in the liver and lymphatic system, creating sluggishness that often contributes to issues such as Fatigue, Weight issues, Fluid Retention, Constipation, Bloating, Hot flashes, Heart flutters, Brain fog, and more. Additionally, EBV releases neurotoxins that disrupt nerve function, inflame nerves, and cause unexplained physical pain often misdiagnosed as other conditions.

When immune system is challenged by profound stress or injury occurs, EBV senses vulnerability and becomes active. When virus replicates in the thyroid, releasing viral by products. A weakened liver, overloaded by these toxins, struggles to process hormones properly, leading to widespread symptoms.
When the immune system isn’t able to destroy the virus altogether, sometimes attempts to contain EBV by forming calcium deposits around the virus in joints, organs, or glands (such as the thyroid).

There are number of herbs and dietary changes that you can help for maintain good health and support immune system and limiting EBV activation such as Vitamin B12 gives special support and repair to the central nervous and endocrine systems and helps strengthen neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain so it can stay strong against EBV. Chaga Mushroom, kills off EBV, driving it out of the liver and thyroid. At the same time, stimulates the liver, elevating it out of stagnation and sluggishness, while awakening the thyroid, allowing it to improve function. Helps strengthen the adrenals. Also helps break down and dissolve EBV’s biofilm by product that’s behind so many cases of mystery heart palpitations.

If you experience similar symptoms, please feel free to contact Kim at Bribie Simply Healthy / Bribie Healing Centre. Shop 13, 19 Benabrow Av, Bellara. phone. 07 3410 0521

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17/10/2025

Wow, Back Pain Gone! - Testimonial

17/10/2025

Wow! Back Pain, Gone! - Testimonial

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13/10/2025

Depression and Anxiety – Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy.

Recently, a man in his 60s visited my shop who had suffered from depression for most of his life. He told me he had tried everything—psychologists, psychiatrists, hypnotherapy, even travelling to Thailand to see a spiritual guru—yet nothing really helped him. I take my hat off to him, because despite all his past disappointments, he still had the hope and determination to get better.

After only two sessions with me, he was finally free from his old pattern of depression. I didn’t need to know every detail of his story or analyse all the events from his past. What mattered was helping him recognise that he had been stuck in his old belief system. I used his own metaphor from a poem he once recited to me about a bird and a cage. He had been living as though trapped in that cage, blaming the cage itself, without realising that the door was never locked. All he needed to do was spread his wings and fly out into freedom.

In that moment, he realised it was all his own doing—his mind had been keeping him trapped by constantly focusing on negative thoughts. When we interrupted those patterns that had kept him stuck, the shift happened naturally. Once his old, conditional, and limiting beliefs were disrupted and replaced with healthier ways of thinking, he began to embrace the world as it is, rather than judging it. His emotional state transformed—his anger dissolved, his self-judgment softened, and he found a deep sense of peace within himself.

Depression often keeps people trapped in a cycle of self-focus and self-criticism. They believe they are not good enough, that the world is unfair, or that life has given them a bad deal. They become caught in a victim mentality, unable to see that the real issue lies not in the world around them but in the way they have been conditioned to think and feel. The good news is that these patterns are learned—and anything learned can be unlearned.

This is where Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnotherapy become powerful tools for transformation.

Strategic Psychotherapy is a results-oriented, solution-focused approach that differs from traditional psychology. Rather than focusing on diagnosis or lengthy analysis, it looks at how people create and maintain their problems through repetitive patterns of thought and behaviour. For example, anxiety and depression often stem from habits such as overthinking, catastrophising, perfectionism, or people-pleasing. These are not character flaws—they are simply ineffective strategies the mind has adopted to cope with stress or uncertainty.

Once these patterns are identified, the therapist helps the client build new, more functional strategies through education, reframing, and experiential learning. Clients begin to understand how their mind works and discover that they have far more control than they ever realised.

When combined with Clinical Hypnotherapy, change can happen even faster. Hypnosis allows clients to access the subconscious mind—the part responsible for automatic thoughts and emotional responses. In this deeply relaxed, focused state, old programming can be replaced with new, empowering beliefs. The subconscious mind accepts positive suggestions more easily, helping clients embody change rather than just intellectually understand it.

The process is gentle, brief, and highly targeted. Clients often experience profound relief within a few sessions because the therapy focuses on creating change, not merely analysing the problem.

Depression and anxiety are not lifelong conditions; they are patterns that can be rewired. With the right guidance, people can learn to think differently, feel differently, and ultimately live freely—just like the man who walked into my shop burdened by decades of despair and walked out with peace in his heart. He returned to the shop a few times afterwards, amazed at how much better he felt. When I asked if he would be open to giving me a testimonial and recording his experience with the sessions, he gladly agreed.

05/10/2025

Today is Chuseok, the Korean harvest festival — a time to give thanks, and appreciate family and community. Wishing you abundance, health, and happiness on this special day. 💛
From all of us at Bribie Simply Healthy 🌿

25/09/2025

Holistic Approaches to Vertigo with Aboriginal Medicine and Hypnosis

Vertigo can be unsettling, leaving people feeling off-balance, fearful, and vulnerable in everyday life. While medical evaluation is essential, sometimes a holistic approach can complement care, addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of dizziness.

Gumbi Gumbi (Pittosporum angustifolium) is a revered Aboriginal traditional medicine, long used to support balance, vitality, and overall wellbeing. Many people find it helpful for energy support, which can assist with issues such as dizziness or instability.

Gumbi Gold is a bio-fermented Gumbi Gumbi leaf liquid extract, considered one of the most effective forms for easy absorption because it is taken as a liquid. Being naturally fermented, it also contains a high level of probiotics, which can help support a healthy digestive system. One of my clients has been buying Gumbi Gold for vertigo and improved his vertigo dramatically and has personally found it supportive for his general wellbeing and his prostate health treatment.

An elderly lady recently came to the shop seeking help for vertigo. She wanted to try hypnosis though I felt she might need extra energy support so I suggested she try Gumbi Gold first, asked her to come back if Gumbi Gold didn’t work. And she came back to the shop and said it hadn’t helped.

I might have been in my own preconception to think perhaps she was too frail to walk without walking stick. Sometimes we underestimate the power of the mind. This time she was determined to try hypnosis. Hypnosis and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping can be effective when the symptoms related to emotional blocks for example, the fear of falling.

In her case, she felt vulnerable without her walking stick, and her husband believed the issue was mostly mental and emotional. He said that she had been fine until about six weeks prior, with no falls or injuries, but had suddenly refused to walk without the stick. I could see his frustration and concern over his wife’s unexplainable sudden change.

During the hypnosis session, communication was challenging: she had hearing difficulties, and I have somewhat distictive Korean accent, so some words were hard for her to understand. Even I asked her husband repeating after me since he understood me better than her. And it was difficult, and I nearly considered giving up. When I said it’s not going to work, he husband was upset and frustrated. He had hoped after the session his wife would walk independently again so they could return to ballroom dancing.

As a final attempt, instead of hypnosis I decided to use EFT, tapping on her. I had nothing to lose, and to our surprise, she responded remarkably well. She was able to walk without her stick, even twirl around while holding her husband’s hand.
The session gave her confidence back rather than fear of falling over. It seemed like her husband was happier than his wife, obviously dancing with his wife was his greatest pleasures in life.

At Bribie Simply Healthy, we take a holistic approach to wellbeing. By combining natural supplements, modern treatments, lifestyle guidance, and mind-body therapies, we help our customers achieve their health goals.
Visit us or enquire further to discover how we can support your journey to better health.

Please call us or drop by the shop, Bribie Simply Healthy and ask for Kim. Ph. 07 3410 0521.
Shop 13, 19 Benabrow Av, Bellara

10/09/2025

🌿 The Gut–Mind Connection
Many people who visit Bribie Simply Healthy with digestive concerns—such as reflux, IBS, Crohn’s disease, or diverticulitis—also share that they experience stress, anxiety, or emotional strain.
💡 Did You Know?
• Your gut and brain are linked through the gut–brain axis.
• Stress, anxiety, or past trauma can affect the balance of your gut microbiome.
• Emotional stress can trigger digestive flare-ups, discomfort, or inflammation.
I often describe this as an “emotional virus”—unresolved stress in the mind can keep repeating in the body until it’s released.
Please come and receive 15-minute free session with Kim at Bribie Simply Healthy.

🌱 Supporting Digestive Health Holistically
✔️ Nutrition & Natural Remedies – Many people explore products like Gumbi Gumbi, prebiotics, and probiotics to help support gut balance.
✔️ Stress Care – Relaxation, EFT tapping, and hypnosis can calm the nervous system and may improve digestive comfort.

✨ When we care for both the body and emotions, we often see the biggest shift in wellbeing.

🤝 Talk to Kim
For further enquiries, or to explore your healing journey, speak with Kim at Bribie Simply Healthy.

02/09/2025

Control Diabetes Naturally
Manage Weight gain by Balancing Hormones

One of my customers has diabetes and initially weighed 110 kg. His doctor advised him to reduce his weight to 85 kg, although, since he is fairly tall, he felt comfortable at around 90 kg. I recommended the herb Gymnema, known as a “sugar destroyer,” and Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C. Lypo-Spheric Vitamin C helps reduce blood sugar damage, improve insulin sensitivity, protect blood vessels, support healing, and lower the risk of complications. It is one of the best supplemental forms of vitamin C for people with diabetes, providing strong antioxidant support. He also received fat reduction treatments twice a week using a fat cavitation machine with ultrasonic waves to break down fat cells, along with RF (radiofrequency) therapy and RF suction to support fat loss and body contouring. In addition, he plays outdoor bowling three days a week, which helps with cardiovascular fitness and overall activity. Regular exercise is an important part of diabetes management and weight control, and combining it with a healthy lifestyle can significantly improve outcomes. After just one month, he lost 12 kg and now weighs 92 kg. His blood sugar level, which used to be 19 mmol/L, has now reduced to between 6 and 7 mmol/L—a remarkable improvement!

Weight Gain can happen for a variety of reasons. Low thyroid function, especially in women, slows down metabolism, making it easier to gain weight. When the thyroid gland is underactive (hypothyroidism), it produces fewer thyroid hormones (mainly T3 and T4). These hormones are like your body’s metabolic regulators.

Another customer, in her mid 50s, had struggled for years with weight gain, and was also dealing with thyroid issues. I suggested she use Wild Yam Cream, primarily to help balance her hormones naturally and reduce menopause symptoms. When I saw her recently, I was surprised by her significant weight loss. When I asked what she had done, she said, “Your Wild Yam Cream! That’s the only thing I did differently.” She eats one decent meal a day, which is essentially intermittent fasting, and applies the cream twice daily. The weight loss was a happy surprising side effect for her. She saw the changes after using it consistently for three months.

Other common factor in weight gain is poor digestive health. When the liver is not functioning optimally, it may reduce the production of enzymes needed to properly break down food. In addition, consuming more than the body requires, especially excessive amounts of sugar or alcohol can contribute to excess weight.

Alongside supportive supplements, hypnosis can play a powerful role in health transformation, particularly when it comes to addiction and emotional wellbeing. Many people struggling with alcohol, smoking, or overeating often feel powerless to change. Hypnosis works by calming the mind, reshaping thought patterns, and addressing the subconscious triggers behind addictive behaviours. This allows people to regain control, reduce cravings, and develop healthier coping mechanisms.

So if you are struggling with overweight, which category do you fall into?

At Bribie Simply Healthy, we take a holistic approach to wellbeing. By combining natural supplements, modern treatments, lifestyle guidance, and mind-body therapies, we help our customers achieve their health goals—whether it’s weight loss, blood sugar balance, hormonal support, or simply feeling more vibrant every day. Visit us or enquire further to discover how we can support your journey to better health.

Visit us or enquire further to discover how we can support your journey to better health. For further inquiries, please call us or drop by the shop Bribie Simply Healthy and ask for Kim.
Shop I3, 19 Benabrow Av, Bellara. Ph. 3410 0521

12/08/2025

Insomnia & Anxiety
A lady came into the shop, desperate for sleep. I recommended a few products to help her, but she said she had already tried everything and nothing worked. To understand and the cause of her insomnia, I needed to talk with her more about her patterns and tendencies. So she booked the session/consultation.
After listening to her story, I could see that her depression, anxiety, and perfectionism were contributing to her sleep difficulties. I suggested we try hypnosis, but she quickly responded that it wouldn’t work—she had already tried self-hypnosis to help her sleep, but without success. Still, she was willing to give it a go.
Surprisingly, just after the induction, I noticed her breathing deepen, and about 13 minutes in, she began snoring quite loudly. I felt there was no point continuing, so I gently suggested she move into a deeper sleep. I planned to let her rest for a while, but after about five minutes, she woke herself up.
After waking, she repeatedly said how tired she was and that she just wanted to go home and sleep. It seemed she had finally let go of the tension she’d been holding and was able to relax. She said she felt calm and quite different—surprised, even, at how quickly she had fallen asleep.
I could see she was genuinely startled by the experience, and I was surprised too. However, her struggle is about more than just insomnia. Loneliness, suppressed anger, and low self-worth are also part of her picture. She’s booked another session to continue the deeper emotional work ahead.
Anxiety is one of the most common causes of insomnia because it keeps the mind overstimulated, even when the body is exhausted. When you're anxious, your nervous system stays in a state of alertness, making it hard to relax or feel safe enough to fall asleep. Racing thoughts, muscle tension, and a constant sense of worry can prevent the brain from shifting into restful sleep, creating a frustrating cycle of exhaustion and more anxiety.
Insomnia is often not just about sleep. It's a symptom of deeper emotional imbalances—unprocessed emotions, unresolved trauma, perfectionism, and a restless mind that doesn’t know how to switch off. While natural supplements and relaxation techniques can help, lasting change often comes when we address the root emotional causes. Healing begins when we stop treating symptoms and start listening to the story behind them.

Sometimes people use alcohol to help themselves fall asleep. Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, it results in lighter, more fragmented sleep, often causing you to wake up in the middle of the night. Once the alcohol wears off, usually in the middle of the night, the nervous system becomes overactive, making it harder to stay asleep and fall back asleep if you wake.

Natural herbal remedies for sleep.
Valerian Root, one of the most well-researched herbs for sleep. It helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and improves sleep quality. Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)
Calms a busy mind and nervous system. Especially helpful for those with anxiety-induced insomnia. Chamomile, Gentle and calming. Often used in tea form to promote relaxation and ease mild sleep disturbances. Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis), soothes the nervous system and helps with sleep, especially when anxiety or digestive issues are involved.
Hops (Humulus lupulus), Often combined with valerian. Effective for restlessness, irritability, and insomnia. Ashwagandha, an adaptogen that supports adrenal health and balances cortisol, helping the body wind down more easily.

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