The Bardo

17/07/2025

Getting ready for your stay at The Bardo?Not sure what to pack? Wondering what to expect?

We've put together a few simple tips to help you feel ready - and remember, we're always here if you have questions.

Find out more in our latest blog article https://www.thebardo.com.au/before-you-arrive-tips-to-help-you-feel-ready-for-your-stay-at-the-bardo/

Have you booked a stay at The Bardo? Read our latest blog article to find out what you should bring to get the most out of your time.

10/07/2025

At The Bardo, we'll help you rebuild a life you feel safe in. Our focus is on personalised relapse prevention, emotional healing, and whole-person care that supports lasting change. We're here to help you feel seen, supported and ready for what comes next.

Learn more about our approach in our latest blog article.

https://www.thebardo.com.au/how-the-bardo-supports-your-journey-to-reduce-the-chance-of-relapse/

If you're worried about relapse - read this article to find out how The Bardo supports you through this time.

06/07/2025

Motivation for Tough Days
When the weight feels heavy, remember this:

Recovery isn’t about perfection.
It’s about showing up — even when you’re exhausted, uncertain, or struggling with old patterns that feel louder than your growth. Whether you’re healing from trauma, mental health challenges, burnout, or addiction, recovery is the courage to keep choosing yourself, one day at a time.

You are not your past.
You are not your diagnosis, your mistakes, or your hardest moments. You are the courage it takes to keep going when no one sees the fight inside you.

Bad days don’t mean you’re back at square one.
They mean you’re human. Healing isn’t a straight line — it’s messy, real, and often quiet. But every time you choose not to give up, you’re winning.

At The Bardo, we’ve seen what happens when people hold on through the hard moments. Breakthroughs come. Strength builds. The fog begins to lift.

If today feels heavy, take a breath. Be gentle with yourself.
Your story isn’t finished — and you don’t have to walk it alone. You’re doing better than you think.

If you or someone you love needs support — whether it’s for addiction, mental health, burnout, or respite — we’re here. Reach out for a confidential chat. Call us now on 0411 -71 146 or visit our website www.thebardo.com.au

28/06/2025

Contrast Therapy at The Bardo: Recharge, Reset and Heal

At The Bardo Health and Wellness, we combine the healing power of infrared sauna and ice baths in a practice known as contrast therapy — and while some guests arrive a little hesitant, they quickly discover just how transformative it can be.

By moving between heat and cold, contrast therapy:
✨ Boosts circulation
✨ Reduces inflammation and pain
✨ Enhances mental clarity
✨ Speeds up stress recovery
✨ Supports detoxification at a cellular level
✨ Helps regulate mood and improve sleep

As part of our weekly schedule, guests enjoy a dedicated contrast therapy session at a local specialised facility. This isn’t just about physical recovery — it’s a deeply grounding experience that supports emotional regulation, trauma release, and mental resilience.

Guests can continue the contrast therapy while they are at The Bardo, through our in-house wellness space featuring an ice bath and a Sunlighten mPulse 3 infrared sauna. Whether it’s part of your morning routine, post-training recovery, or an evening wind-down, the healing power of contrast therapy is always within reach.

Ready to step into the cold and emerge renewed? Whether you’re here for burnout, addiction recovery, NDIS respite or a mental health, contrast therapy is just one of the many holistic therapies available in our tailored programs.

Call us now on 0411071146 or visit our website www.thebardo.com.au

24/06/2025

Finding the Silver Lining

At The Bardo, we know life doesn’t always go to plan. Challenges arise. Pain shows up. Healing can feel like a distant goal. But we also know this: there is always a silver lining—even when it’s hard to see.

And it’s not just in the big breakthroughs.
✨ It’s in that first morning you wake up feeling just a little lighter.
✨ In the courage it takes to pick up the phone and ask for help.
✨ In a quiet conversation.
✨ In simply showing up for yourself—again and again.

These small, powerful moments are the glimmers that encourage and guide you to move forward. They are a reminder that even though it feels like you are in the dark, moments of lightness still exist.

At The Bardo, we create space for you to pause, breathe, reflect, and reconnect with what matters most. Whether you're here for a short respite or a deeper recovery journey, we walk beside you—one small step at a time.

You don’t have to wait for a major turning point to begin healing. Sometimes, it’s the tiniest silver linings that lead to the biggest change.

If you or someone you love could use support and a safe space to heal, give us a call on 0411 071 146 or visit us on www.thebardo.com.au.

13/06/2025

When was the last time you truly noticed your breath?

At The Bardo, we believe healing starts with the small things — like the simple, powerful act of breathing. Breathwork is more than just a technique. It’s a gentle, grounding practice that supports your body, mind and emotions — especially during detox and recovery.

In our latest blog, we explore how breathwork can calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and help you reconnect with yourself — one breath at a time.

At The Bardo, breathwork is just part of the holistic care we offer for detox, recovery and addiction treatment on the Gold Coast and Brisbane

06/06/2025

If you or someone you love is feeling stuck — whether it’s from alcohol, drugs, or simply feeling overwhelmed with life — our latest blog gently walks you through what detox really means, why it’s such an important first step, and how we support you with care, compassion and privacy.

Detox doesn’t have to feel scary. At The Bardo, it’s where healing begins.

Read the full blog to learn more about how we can help you take that first step, safely and without judgement.

Are you ready to detox and looking for a detox retreat on the Gold Coast or in Brisbane? Find out how The Bardo can help you with your detox!

03/06/2025

Finding Your Way Back: Moving Forward from Life’s Detours

At The Bardo Health and Wellness, we understand that life isn’t always a straight path. Sometimes, we take a detour—whether it’s through addiction, burnout, or personal struggles. But just because you’ve veered off course doesn’t mean you’re lost.

1️⃣ Acknowledge the Detour – Recognise where things shifted without guilt or shame. Self-awareness is the first step toward change.

2️⃣ Embrace the Lesson – Every challenge carries wisdom. Ask yourself, What can I learn from this? How can I grow?

3️⃣ Make Peace with the Past – If your choices affected others, take responsibility, make amends, and move forward with intention.

4️⃣ Forgive Yourself – Healing starts with self-compassion. You are not defined by your detours but by how you rise from them.

5️⃣ Step Back onto Your Path – Realign with your goals, seek support if needed, and take that first step forward. One wrong turn doesn’t mean you’re off track forever.

At The Bardo, we believe in second chances, new beginnings, and the power of transformation. No matter where you are on your journey, you have the strength to find your way forward.

Ready to realign? We’re here to help. Call us now on 0411071146 or visit our website www.thebardo.com.au

24/05/2025

Peace through mindfulness.

At The Bardo, we believe that healing begins with being present to yourself. In the words of Thich Nhat Hanh, mindfulness is not a destination—it is a way of being. It’s being able to come home to yourself with all your vulnerabilities and strengths and being present moment by moment.

Mindfulness teaches us that we don’t need to escape our suffering to find peace. Instead, we can learn to sit with it and breathe through it. Whether you’re recovering from addiction, navigating mental health challenges, or simply feeling burnt out, mindfulness offers a compassionate pathway to bring back balance to our lives, despite what we are going through.

Every breath, every step, every meal can be a meditation—an invitation to reconnect with the present. And here at The Bardo, we integrate these mindful practices into daily life, helping our guests slow down, breathe deeply, and truly be with themselves in a safe, supportive space.

If you’re ready to explore healing with presence and kindness, we’re here to walk with you.

Pick up the phone now and call us on 0411 071 146 or visit our website www.thebardo.com.au

09/05/2025

Drug addiction is complex and can affect anyone. The first step - recognising the signs. From physical symptoms to behavioural changes, read our latest blog to learn how addiction can manifest and what to do about it.

How do you recognise the signs of drug addiction? At The Bardo, our team can help you understand the signs. Read more!

06/05/2025

Feeling overwhelmed or burnt out? It’s okay if you don’t have it all figured out. Stress can take a toll on both your body and mind, but with the right support, you can feel like yourself again.

Check out our latest blog for practical tips on how to breathe easier, set healthy boundaries, and rediscover peace in your life.

Is stress keeping you up at night? Here are some practical tips to help you manage stress and get back to feeling like yourself again.

26/04/2025

Setting healthy boundaries is one of the most powerful ways to protect and strengthen your mental health. Boundaries help you honour your own needs, build healthier relationships, and create the space you need for true healing.

At The Bardo Health and Wellness, we support you to recognise where your limits are and teach you how to communicate and maintain them with confidence. Whether you're navigating mental health challenges, addiction recovery, or need NDIS respite, our personalised one-on-one approach ensures you feel safe, heard, and empowered every step of the way.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, struggling with relationships, or finding it hard to say "no" — you don’t have to do it alone. We're here to help you build a stronger, healthier future. Call us now on 0411 071 146 or visit our website www.thebardo.com.au