Elevate Spirituality

08/10/2025

Are you a ‘middle-aged’ man & feel like you’re just hanging in there?

Ever heard of andropause, also known as male menopause? Commonly starting in the 40s, andropause is a normal hormonal transition where testosterone levels begin to decline.

What are some common symptoms?
-Low energy, low motivation or drive
-Mood swings (yes, men get them too…)
-Loss of libido & erectile dysfunction
-Reduction in muscle strength
-Slower speed of recovery
-Trouble sleeping

How can it be managed?
🌿Focus on lifestyle changes - healthy diet (including reducing alcohol, sugar & processed foods), exercise, stopping smoking, stress management & quality sleep are very important for your physical & emotional health
🌿Testing - working with a holistic health care practitioner to establish levels of testosterone, vitamins & minerals in your body. This can identify deficiencies or excesses that might be affecting your health & can help tailor dietary changes or supplements to meet your body’s needs
🌿Talking - many men find the biggest hurdle in managing andropause is talking about changes with their partner or health professional. It’s essential to be open & honest & express how you’re feeling both physically & emotionally. Seeking understanding, acceptance & support from loved ones can help this be such an important time to reset relationships. Identity shifts are common, and counselling can provide tools to navigate changes. This period of physical & emotional change can be the perfect time to work on a new belief system & plan for the next leg of your life journey

I’m not an expert on andropause but I see the impact it has on men & their relationships. As a spiritual counsellor I value the importance of raising awareness & supporting men & their families to understand & navigate this very normal part of aging. Getting older doesn’t mean losing who you are. It can be a wonderful opportunity to understand yourself at a deeper level & explore what’s important to you.

Navigating andropause doesn’t have to be done alone. It can be a supported team effort that helps you feel empowered to grow into the next phase of your life.

If you would like me as part of your team, let’s chat more.

📷 photo credit Katya Wolf

23/09/2025

What energy do you share?

Your energy speaks before you do. You are the vibration. You are the frequency. You are the feeling.

Make your energy intentional and worth feeling, because when you honour your vibration, you honour your truth.

My focus is living a life aligned with my values. Sharing energy and honesty (expressing and honouring my truth) are two of my most precious values.

Choose to make your energy worth feeling ❤️

20/09/2025

The Elevate Spirituality podcast episode ‘Elevating health and fitness' is now live!

In this episode, Callum, a fitness and exercise programming specialist with over 30 years’ experience in the fitness industry, joins me to start a conversation around the importance of exercise for middle-aged women.

Callum provides an overview of some of the health benefits of exercise and getting started with a fitness routine. He emphasises the importance of strength training, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the positive effects of exercise on mental well-being.

The conversation also highlights the need for accountability and setting achievable goals to foster a successful exercise journey.

One of my favourite parts of our discussion was around body image and finding acceptance with the changes to our body shape being part of the normal aging process. It’s helpful to shift our focus from how we look to what we're able to do, focusing on healthy habits and routines which impact how we feel about ourselves…healthier state of mind, happier, healthier lifestyle and vice versa.

If you enjoy the podcast and want us to dive into a deeper conversation, comment below or send me a message.

May we elevate together.

Elevate Spirituality · Episode

04/09/2025

Following on from my post on menopause, I often get asked about my favourite oils to support mood & sleep. I could talk for hours about this but keeping it very simple, these are my faves:

🌿Lavender Peace – I adore this warm, floral, soothing, calming, grounding scent. Use throughout the day applied to skin as a perfume & in the diffuser at night to support sleep

🌿Peace - helps promote feelings of peace, reassurance, & contentment. This has a rich, earthy scent. I like the pre-diluted roller

🌿Valerian – a grounding, earthy aroma. One of the oldest & most studied benefits of Valerian is its ability to improve the quality of sleep. Honestly, I don’t love the smell but love the benefits, so I apply to the bottom of my feet & back of neck to support sleep

🌿Lavender Peace Stick+Valerian – this is a great way to combine lavender peace & valerian in a cost effective, easy to apply stick. It smells delightful & can be applied to wrists, chest, & bottoms of feet

🌿Vetiver – a very deep, woody, smoky aroma. Traditionally used in aromatherapy to assist mind relaxation & is highly valued for its soothing effects. I like to mix this with other oils in the diffuser or apply to soles of feet

🌿Balance – a warm, woody aroma, known as the grounding blend, helps create a sense of calm & relaxation

🌿Adaptiv – a mix of sweet, citrus & floral with the primary benefit of soothing the mind & relaxing the body. This is great diffused or diluted & applied to skin

🌿Anything CITRUS to energise & uplift mood, & to refresh the energy in a room!

🌿Petal diffuser - has a soft white light making it ideal for night time use (or turn off light completely). Can cover up to 30m2 & has 3 time settings

🌿Carrier oil - dilute essential oils for application to skin (I use dōTERRA non-greasy fractionated coconut oil)

You can order oils and discounted kits at wholesale prices through me.

My top picks if you want to buy a discounted kit are:
🌿‘Bedtime Bliss Kit’ AUD172 and add a diffuser. I love the petal diffuser which costs AUD68
🌿‘Emotional Wellness Kit’ AUD242 which includes a petal diffuser
🌿‘Mood Management Kit’ AUD145 and add a diffuser and fractionated carrier oil (AUD21 for 115ml)

Or have fun creating your own!

To order:
1. Click my link https://mydoterra.com/kimlaws/ #/
2. Select ‘Join & Save’ and follow the instructions
3. You may select a starter pack OR choose your own products by clicking on ‘Select Products.’ You’ll receive FREE shipping and wholesale membership when your order reaches 100 PV or more (the 3 kits I have listed below are 100PV or above and include a number of my favourite oils)
4. Complete the order and the wholesale fee will be automatically waived in your shopping cart if you order 100 PV or more. If order is under 100 PV, you’ll be charged AUD35 for the wholesale membership
5. Your membership gives you a full year of wholesale prices. It’s completely up to you if, and when, you want to order again.

28/08/2025

The Elevate Spirituality podcast is now live 🎧🎤

Following on from my recent post on menopause, our first guest will be sharing tips on elevating health and fitness.

So stay tuned for more information on exercise for middle-aged women... the 'Elevating Health and Fitness' episode is coming very soon 👏

Link in comments

18/08/2025

Let's talk menopause...

Do you love it or hate it?

No more periods, no risk of unplanned pregnancy…
Versus hot flushes, brain fog, sweats, mood swings, weight gain and much more...

Being supported through this time is invaluable. It's essential to have open honest communication with your loved ones, share how you’re feeling and express your needs. It can be a very important time to reset relationships.

Menopause often ties in with moving into the fifties. This age can be a time of more freedom and celebration but can also be a time of conflict.

Working on your belief system, values and planning for the next leg of your journey is very helpful during this time.

What will you focus on achieving now?
How will you find fulfilment?
Where will you discover adventure in your life?

Spiritual counselling can assist with all of the above. In addition we will discuss the importance of the environmental and lifestyle factors that can impact menopausal symptoms and your health generally. These include things such as exercise, supplements, gut health and diet.

Working with a holistic health care practitioner for testing is also very helpful to establish the levels of vitamins and minerals in your body. This can identify deficiencies or excesses that might be affecting your health and can help tailor dietary changes or supplements to meet your body’s needs.

Navigating menopause doesn’t have to be done alone. It can be a supported team effort that helps you reach the ‘other side’ stronger than before 🩷

Together we will work through what's happening for you, your body, your relationships and anything else important to you.

If you would like me to be part of your team, let’s chat more.

Ps did you know men have a ‘pause’ of their own? Stay tuned for more on men...

📷Shane Rounce

13/08/2025

Do you feel safe to REALLY FEEL your emotions?
Do you fight with yourself or FOR yourself?
Do you know the SOURCE of difficulties in your life?

We can work together to uncover the source of problems and identify what you can do differently to create lasting change and a dream that fills your heart with love.

Appointments available in Ormond, Melbourne, VIC

If you’re ready to elevate your well-being, contact me via:
DM
Phone/ text (0452 254 568)
Email elevate.spirituality@gmail.com

28/07/2025

Do more of what you love…

This was a promise I made to myself last year.

I’ve been investing in my growth for many years, but the shift to investing deeper into love has been a more recent focus. My trip to Europe to further my knowledge of the spiritual renaissance, connecting more deeply with my guide, building new relationships, and ongoing professional development have all been avenues to grow more love in my life.

Exploring who you are, exploring who you want to be, exploring where and how you can grow more love in your life is a wonderful process.

As a spiritual counsellor, I have the privilege of supporting you to become clear on your values and to make decisions that align with them. I guide you to become more aware of the energy you share with others and assist you to look for opportunities to grow more love in your life 🩷

DM, text or email me to book your appointment.