Nerrida Kendall

Nerrida Kendall I create calm, permission-led spaces for women in mid-life to soften, reconnect and move through this season with steadiness and truth.

Women’s Circles | Retreats | Nervous System Support

No one really prepared us for this part.Still raising teenagers.Still in the trenches of school schedules, moods and lat...
26/02/2026

No one really prepared us for this part.

Still raising teenagers.
Still in the trenches of school schedules, moods and late-night conversations.

And at the same time -
supporting parents who are ageing, slowing down, needing more.

For me, that looks like my in-laws living on our property.
Close enough to support.
Close enough to feel the shift daily.

We were told mid-life would bring freedom.

For many women, it brings responsibility from both directions.
And it can feel disorienting.

Not because we don’t love our families.
But because no one taught us how to hold everyone -
without abandoning ourselves in the process.

This season isn’t about coping better.
It’s about learning how to stay steady
while being needed on both sides.

And that requires something deeper than resilience.

It requires space.
Permission.
Regulation.

So many women are carrying this quietly.
You are not alone.

25/02/2026

I’ve realised something about myself.

For a long time, I was trying to fit my work into a shape that felt safe.

Healthy Vibes Hunter Valley held so much - retreats, conversations, women coming together.
And I’m grateful for that chapter.

But if I’m honest, it never fully felt like me.

It felt polished.
Professional.
Acceptable.

What feels true now is deeper than that.

I’m not here to build a wellness brand.
I’m here to create grounded spaces for women in mid-life.

Spaces where we can put the armour down.
Where nothing needs fixing.
Where we don’t need to optimise or improve.
Where we can exhale and be honest about this season of life.

So I’m stepping forward under my own name.

Not as a big rebrand.
Not as a reinvention.
Just as alignment.

This feels warmer.
More honest.
More me.

And if you’re here for that - I’m really glad.

There’s a particular kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix.It shows up after years of being the reliable one.The carer.Th...
18/02/2026

There’s a particular kind of tired that sleep doesn’t fix.

It shows up after years of being the reliable one.
The carer.
The organiser.
The woman who holds it all together.

On paper, life looks good.
Children raised.
Responsibilities met.
People supported.

But inside, something feels… off.

Flat.
Disconnected.
Like you’ve been living beside your life rather than inside it.

I know this place.
I’ve lived here.

And here’s what I’ve learned.
This isn’t burnout.
It’s self-abandonment.

Most women were never taught how to choose themselves without guilt.
So we don’t.
We override our needs.
We stay quiet.
We say “it’s fine” when it isn’t.

Putting yourself first feels selfish - until you realise how much of yourself you’ve already given away.

Choosing yourself doesn’t mean walking away from everyone else.
It means finally walking back to you.

And if you don’t do this now, there’s a real risk you’ll keep moving through life half-present, telling yourself you’ll get to it later.

Later isn’t guaranteed.

This part of life isn’t about pushing harder.
It’s about listening more honestly.
Letting go of what no longer fits.
And learning how to say no without explaining yourself.

If this landed in your body, not just your head - that’s your signal.

You don’t need permission.
You don’t need another sign.

You need to stop pretending this is enough.

27/01/2026

A beautiful day back doing what I love. 🤍

Holding space, sharing conversation and settling back into the rhythm of this work.
I’m so grateful to be here again. ✨

If you’ve been feeling the nudge, I’m now welcoming new clients and would love to hold space for you. 🤍

27/01/2026
✨ What an honour it is to be invited into a private circle of women to hold space for their journey. ✨Creating a sacred ...
03/10/2025

✨ What an honour it is to be invited into a private circle of women to hold space for their journey. ✨

Creating a sacred container for this beautiful group was such a privilege for myself and Tender Wild — together we curated an evening woven with intention, connection and presence.

Collectively we journaled and shared words of gratitude for the gift of friendship, softened into meditation and a sound bath, wandered in nature to gather elements for ceremony and created a release offering — letting go of what no longer serves by placing our written words into the fire. 🔥

These moments remind me of the power of sacred circles — where women feel safe to express, reflect and celebrate each other. 💫

I’m deeply grateful to have facilitated such a meaningful gathering. 🌿

✨ Would you love to gather your closest friends for a private circle — a day of reflection, connection and ritual created just for you? Send me a message and let’s craft something beautiful together. ✨

🌸 Mums & Minis: Mindfulness & Messy Play 🌸Mums, this one’s for you!Imagine having a whole hour each week to simply breat...
24/09/2025

🌸 Mums & Minis: Mindfulness & Messy Play 🌸

Mums, this one’s for you!
Imagine having a whole hour each week to simply breathe... to unwind, recharge and enjoy guided mindfulness in a safe, supportive space ✨

And while you’re filling your cup, your little one (ages 2.5–6) will be cared for outdoors — splashing in messy play, exploring and having fun with friends 🌿🎨

💖 You both leave feeling refreshed, connected and happy. That's a win/win.

👉 Our next 5-week program is now open for enrolments!
📅 October 20 - November 17
🕙 10am - 11am
💲 $250 per mum & mini (5 weeks)

Spaces are limited so be quick!
📍 Located at Maitland GyymbaROO - 11 Steam, Street, Maitland

Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/mums-minis-mindfulness-messy-play-tickets-1727370093449?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/09/2025

✨🌕 Full Moon Release Ritual 🌕✨

To honour the first spring full moon, the beautiful women in my Your Sacred Path immersion gathered for a heartfelt release ceremony.

Each woman was invited to honour what she was ready to let go of—old patterns, heavy emotions, limiting beliefs—and write them down on slips of paper. These were then tucked gently into dried banksia flowers, along with orange slices, lavender, and rosemary.

As we placed them into the fire, the flames became a symbol of transformation—burning away what no longer serves us. The most incredible aroma rose from the smoke, a mingling of herbs and citrus, as though the earth itself was receiving our offerings.

It was beautiful, moving and deeply symbolic—a reminder of the power of ritual, community and the cycles of release and renewal. 🌸🔥✨

This is the magic of Your Sacred Path: a space to connect, honour your journey and weave wonder into everyday life. 🌸🔥✨

Would you like to join us for the next circle? Drop a "YES" in the comments or send me a DM 🌙💫

🌕✨ Under the first full moon of spring we gather…To shed the weight of winter 🍂To awaken our hearts to abundance 🌸To blo...
26/08/2025

🌕✨ Under the first full moon of spring we gather…
To shed the weight of winter 🍂
To awaken our hearts to abundance 🌸
To bloom together in sisterhood 🌿

Join us for a sacred women’s circle—an evening of release, intention and magic under the rising moonlight. 💫

📍 The Stables, Singleton Family Support Centre
Cnr Bishopgate & Market Streets, Singleton
🕖 Friday September 5th | 7–9pm

This soulful collaboration between Healthy Vibes Hunter Valley & invites you to awaken, arise and align with the energy of new beginnings.

🌸 What’s included: guided meditation, ritual, reflection and a nurturing sharing circle.
🌸 Bring: journal, pen and an open heart
🌸 Investment $60

✨ Limited spaces—message me to book your spot.

✨ Last chance to join us! ✨Our Thursday women’s immersion begins this week and there’s just one spot left!Is it time to ...
19/08/2025

✨ Last chance to join us! ✨
Our Thursday women’s immersion begins this week and there’s just one spot left!
Is it time to raise the bar for yourself and release the very things that are keeping you stuck? Are you ready to step into new habits, new patterns and new thoughts?
If you’ve been feeling the nudge to reconnect with yourself, let go of what’s weighing you down, and step into more ease and clarity — this is your invitation. 💫
📅 Starts: Thursday 21st August
⏰ 3–5pm
📍 Private location, North Rothbury
💲 $250 for 5 weeks
Send me a message today if this is calling you — there's 1 space left and I’d love to hold it for you. 🌿💗

07/08/2025

25/07/2025

✨ Just a few spaces left ✨

Our 5-week women’s immersion Your Sacred Path begins Tuesday 29th July in North Rothbury — and spots are filling fast!

If you’ve been meaning to book, this is your sign 🌿
This gentle, guided journey is designed to help you:
💫 Reconnect with your true self
🧘‍♀️ Experience weekly meditation, journaling & crystal sound bowls
🌀 Let go of what no longer serves you
💖 Be supported by a small circle of like-hearted women

Two time options available:
🕰️ Tuesdays 10:00am–midday (full - however please DM me your interest))
🕰️ Thursdays from August 14th 3:00pm–5:00pm (limited spaces left)

💌 DM me to claim your place or ask questions
This is your time to discover Your Sacred Path

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East Branxton, NSW

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