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Zenso House, Shop 7, 19 Young Street, Southport, Gold Coast (2025)

02/09/2025

I don’t tend to post much about my mum and on this day I want to celebrate her. Goodness I miss her. My mum died on 2 September when I was 14 years old, I’m 42 years old & I still miss her. I still fantasise about another cuddle, a word of reassurance, of care. And I concurrently see and feel such gratitude to have had a loving mother for the 14 years I had her.

I sometimes wonder how she would be with my children, I trust she would have adored them all.

I truly see life as a gift, a blessing. And yet for many years I felt like a victim of my circumstances. I had given up on myself and on the people around me. I wanted so much for things to be different and yet I didn’t know how. I hid the truth about how I felt, thinking that this was a way to keep people around. I didn’t realise that I was betraying myself, lying to other people about my thoughts + feelings, not realising that this hiding meant no one could get close.

Everything I have have, my marriage, my children, my work, my friendships, they all centre around connection because I never want anyone to feel alone in the way I did. We all deserve support, love + care. Yet we may not always know how to ask for it, or to receive it.

So if this is you, you are not alone. Zenso House is a community where you can unravel, explore + expand.

You and all of your parts are welcome here.

I feel anxious about sharing this with you all and I am conscious of sharing what feels most real right now.

I am so grateful to so many of you for loving me even when I couldn’t love myself. You guys are the real MVP’s. So grateful to have that capacity to love myself now + see how that also opens me up to loving other people too.

Lots of love,
Mel ❤️

01/09/2025

Dear August,

You were a lot & I’m a tired pirate. Here’s to lots of long, slow, deep breaths in September. So lucky to have the best humans around me who make everything I do feel so incredibly beautiful.

Love you all.

P.S. we just sold another private room. Only 4 private rooms left for our retreat with +

The discount code giving you $500 off for a private room & $200 off for a shared room is valid until the end of September & payment plans are available. But if you snooze you loose. Come & have a ball with us!

Also, looks like I could live on burrata for the rest of my life. 😂

With love,
Mel. ❤️

24/08/2025

Dear Beloved Client (& Reader),

Today I attended the protest for Palestinians.

I felt so sad. So heartbroken. Every time I read a sign about children dying of famine, the tears came. And kept coming.

I felt so much gratitude when my beautiful son offered me a hug — and at the same time, I couldn’t stop thinking, these aren’t my children. They aren’t my friends or family that are dying, dying of a man made famine.

And yet, they are. We are all the same. We all deserve the same rights, the same safety, the same chance at life.

When I first started learning about my emotions — about anxiety regulation, about how to soften my nervous system — I didn’t realise that opening myself up to feeling would mean opening myself up to grief. Not just my own grief, but the grief of the world.

Because once you start feeling, you can’t pick and choose. And feeling deeply carries responsibility.

Not only for my friends and family, but for the friends and family of other people too.

This is the paradox of healing: the more open you are, the more heartbreak you can hold. And the more heartbreak you can hold, the more capacity you have to stand for what matters.

Connection is the cure. And connection calls us to responsibility.

With love,
Mel.

21/08/2025

Breathwork isn’t a trend — it’s ancient medicine. A nervous system reset. A way to release anxiety, reconnect to self, and live with clarity.

At Zenso House on the Gold Coast, I guide women and seekers through breathwork journeys that blend psychology, bodywork, and ancient wisdom. Whether it’s a 90-minute class, my group program Connection is the Cure, or our 7-day Bali Retreat — the invitation is the same: come back to yourself.

✨ Breathwork sessions weekly at Zenso House
✨ Connection is the Cure program (next intake soon)
✨ Bali Retreat (April 25 – May 1, 2026)

Your body remembers. Your breath will show you the way.

I am a clinical psychologist who uses the soma (body) to inform interventions. With me, you are in the care of someone who has dedicated her whole life to this work. This is my calling. Let me show you how to find yours.

With love,
Mel.

20/08/2025

And last but certainly not least, bodyworker to elite athletes & celebrities, the ultimate funny-f&$ker, a combination of pure play & genius intellect

Here’s an introduction to her fabulousness in her own words.

Meet Amanda Foulkes – Somatic Practitioner, Intuitive Bodyworker, Energy Medicine Woman

Hi, I’m Amanda.

I’ve been a passionate bodyworker for over 25 years, dedicated to supporting people in reconnecting with their bodies in meaningful and transformative ways.

Throughout my career, I’ve trained in a wide range of modalities — including remedial massage, dry needling, integrated spinal energetics, and osteopathic techniques — and have had the privilege of working as a soft tissue therapist with numerous state and national high-performance sporting teams. These diverse experiences have shaped my intuitive, responsive approach to treatment. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all method, I tune in to what’s most aligned for the person in front of me, in that particular moment. I believe our bodies and beings form a deeply interconnected, dynamic system — one that benefits from flexibility, presence, and curiosity in how we approach healing and regulation.

One of the greatest joys in my work is witnessing someone reestablish trust in their body’s innate wisdom. Having personally come through years of physical stress and disconnection, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for how profoundly intelligent and regenerative the body truly is. It’s my honour to share that sense of awe and possibility with others. Outside of the clinic, I’m deeply passionate about freediving — a practice that continues to be a vital part of my own healing journey. It invites me to explore the stunning oceanic landscapes of our planet while deepening my connection with breath, presence, and the capabilities of the human body.

I’m so looking forward to sharing this retreat space with you, and holding a grounded, supportive container for nervous system regulation, embodiment, and discovery.

With love,
Amanda.

19/08/2025

I am stoked to introduce you to David! One of my dear friends & a bloody awesome human. David is the mastermind behind the Bali journey & will be facilitating many of the deeper internal processes during our 7 day adventure together. Here’s an intro written in his own words.

Meet David - Somatic Practitioner, Psychic, Energy Worker, Lover of light and bringer of joy and depth

How are you going? I’m Dave.

I was called to this work from a young age, although I didn’t know that then. For quite a lot of years I would connect to the people in Spirit and see things. It actually made life very difficult for me, I thought I was going partly crazy for a long time. It wasn’t until I discovered Buddhism and meditation in my late teens. That guided me towards psychic and personal development meditation, which was then I realised I had found my calling. I soon after cultivated a close relationship to my Spirit Guides. This then paved the way for me to start doing psychic/medium readings at 21 years old. It was at that time I started my professional journey. Hearing Spirit clearly and being able to share loving information to people that helped them to live a more fulfilling life. As well as pass information from loved ones that had passed on to assist understanding and connection. Having my Spirit Guides and the Masters (Master Spirit Guides) as my mentors from then. I have been able to develop my energetic, psychic and medium skills. Along the way I have had formal Training with Counselling at university and gained many more accreditations. To see the full buffet of skills go to davidmjohn.com).

When I’m not helping people connect with their true needs and gifts. I am either in the ocean somewhere, scuba diving, surfing, swimming or walking on the beach. I love travel and have been a digital Nomad since October 2024. I love meeting new people and having new experiences. I always love to learn and experience new things.

With love,
David.

18/08/2025

In case you’re new here — welcome! I’m Mel.

I’m the Founder of Zenso House, the home of connection on the Gold Coast. I am a clinical psychologist, breathwork facilitator, ISTDP therapist, host of The Place for Connection Podcast, mother, wife & ocean enthusiast.

On my best days, I’m joyous, playful, and bursting with enthusiasm. On my tired days, I’m more quiet and dreamy (still figuring out that elusive middle ground).

I didn’t take the straight road into psychology. I spent 8 years partying, travelling, dancing, and working in hospo — basically squeezing every last drop of fun out of life. But after my first son was born, I knew it was time to follow the calling I’d always ignored: psychology.

I’d been told by teachers I “wasn’t cut out for it.” Listening to them cost me years of focus. That’s why I’m so fierce now about helping people trust their intuition — because when you don’t, you lose time, energy, and yourself.

I finally completed my honours, then packed up and moved from Adelaide to the Goldie to do my Masters at Bond. The Gold Coast has been home ever since (with a short 18-month Melbourne detour).

Since then, I’ve poured myself into learning the deepest, most transformative work I could find. For the past 8 years, I’ve trained in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), and more recently, breathwork. Combining emotion-focused therapy with body-based breathwork has been a total game-changer.

Through this work, I’ve learned more than I ever imagined — about myself, about my clients, and about what it really takes to heal. That’s why I’m now expanding into retreats. Not just quick-fix “release” work, but deep integration. A space to actually come home to yourself.

This is my point of difference. I can meet you wherever you’re at — with the rigour of psychology, the power of the breath, and a team of world-class humans beside me. Together, we’ll guide you back to your intuition, your joy, your rage, your love, and your power.

I’m so excited for what’s ahead.

With love,
Mel ❤️

17/08/2025

This week @ ZENSOHOUSE 👇

🌬 Breathwork I Thurs 6.30pm + Friday 9.30am (w .beaton
🧘 Mobility Yoga I Thurs + Sat 6am (w )

⚡️ Stop doomscrolling. Start breathing. Your nervous system will thank you.

Book in now → zensohouse.as.me

Because, connection is the cure! To oneself, to other people, to Mother Earth.

With love,
Melly.

06/08/2025

You don’t need another break. You need a f$&king rebirth.

Not a spa weekend. Not another nervous system “hack.”
A deep, cellular exhale. A remembering. A return.

Because you’re not broken.
You’re just full—of everyone else’s expectations, trauma loops, outdated identities, and roles you never agreed to.

And you’re finally ready to shed that sh&t

This is not a retreat to escape your life.
It’s where you go to finally live it—fully, unapologetically, and in your body.

📍BALI | April 25 – May 1, 2026
A 7-day journey of breathwork, bodywork, ceremony, laughter, tears, fire, and freedom
With 3 facilitators who have walked the dark and held space for thousands to come back home.

This is for the wild ones. The healers. The burnt-out. The high-functioning. The souls who are DONE performing and ready to remember who they actually are.

You don’t need to fix yourself. You need to feel yourself.
And that’s what we do in the jungle.
Come home to your magnificence.

🎟️ Early bird ends Oct 30
🛏️ Shared & private rooms available
📩 DM “BALI” for the full info pack

Connection is the cure. Let’s go all in.
💛

03/08/2025

DM me BALI to get the link before it’s public.

Connection is the cure. Body. Self. Others. Nature. Purpose.

Disclaimer: This content is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute a replacement for psychological therapy. The views held in these posts are my own.

31/07/2025

Life’s Magnificent – July Edition

Ice cream, farm stays, play dates, birthday parties, family time, breathwork, self-promotion (like… so much self-promotion 😅), loved ones, joy, self-doubt, grief, anger, love—and everything in between.

Here’s to an absolutely fabulous August for us all.

With love,
Melly ❤️

28/07/2025

Tell me I’m not alone 🤪

I water them, talk to them, apologise when I forget them in the sun too long, and yes… I absolutely say “I love you” out loud like they’re my leafy little soulmates.

Is it weird? Maybe.
Is it helping me regulate my nervous system, feel connected to life, and practice gentleness? 100%.

Connection doesn’t have to be big and dramatic.
Sometimes it’s just you, a glass of water, a wilting fiddle leaf fig, and a heartfelt apology.

🌱 Nature doesn’t judge. She receives.
And sometimes, that’s exactly what we need.

Do you talk to your plants too?
Let me know if you do. Let’s not feel weird alone.

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