Cocoon Pod

06/02/2026

Chocolate 🍫

Let’s talk about the health benefits of cacao and dark chocolate!

Cacao is the raw bean that’s fermented and processed into chocolate, and it’s loaded with phytonutrients.

Potential health benefits of dark chocolate and cacao include:
-Decreased blood pressure
-Decreased risk of heart disease
-Decreased cortisol and adrenaline
-Decreased risk of certain cancers
-Decreased risk of strokes
-Better mood and increased serotonin
-Increased physical performance

I consume a little bit of dark chocolate on a regular basis, but I always make sure that it’s organic and doesn’t contain sugar.

Find out more about dark chocolate, along with 7 other healthy foods you need in your diet: https://drbrg.co/4kbVdJt

05/02/2026

It has been many moons since I used Spikenard ( Nardostachys jatamansi) powerful little oil, so powerful a 5 ml bottle will support sleep for years. This plant is harvested from Nepal.

After consuming a caffeinated beverage after my midday rule & combined full moon energy I was bouncing off the walls at midnight. Normally I would have a blue butterfly pea tea however decided to place a drop or two on my third eye and within minutes I was out to it. Suffice to say I have woken completely blissed out & chilled.

You can get your sleep potion from Ahimsa for $12 it is Brisbane based. Note it can be diffused & use with carrier oil.

Happy Dreaming 😴

04/02/2026

Congratulations to this determined lady, who has visited me fortnightly for past year. She originally took advantage of my treat yourself Tuesday when in 2024 it was $55 for 1 hr (now $75)which meant with her amazing insurance would sometimes leave her out of pocket $21.

Originally coming for gentle remedial on her shoulder, we then started with basic lymphatic strokes and wow her body responded really well. A noticeable difference within the first month was her varicose veins started to diminish and now she wears shorter pants with confidence and also reduced pain in her legs and her mindset has shifted from feeling defeated to empowered and I am so very proud of all her work, oh which also included joining a weekly walking group that does laps in the air con at Capalaba Central.

In addition to massage we apply terrahertz frequency wand to help work at an even deeper level to help support lymph and fascia and move of fluid.

In addition with the help of a naturopath specialising in nutrition she has also lost 9 kilograms in approximately 10 weeks with nothing other than diet modifications and her continued walking group. Her motivation was to be her best version as she navigates an 8 week trip on planes, trains, boats & the occasional sleigh through Northern Europe.

Please join me in congratulating the owner of these legs who I have the permission to share their amazing progress. So proud & grateful to you beautiful Lady S for trusting in your body’s wisdom to support you & me and all my whacky well meaning suggestions.

Wishing you the best trip, have fun beautiful 😘🦋🥳⛷️🎿🚠

02/02/2026

Still Haven't Done your Vision Board for 2026 or you have but need more clarity Jackie Hall shared/created the below. Just copy and paste and put into chatgpt. By the way you still have time, I believe 17 February is our official start of the year, I love following the Chinese New Year Calendar.

Life & Work Blueprint Prompt (With “Why”)

I want you to help me create a clear personal blueprint for a fulfilling life and work. I’m going to answer a series of questions about what I enjoy, what drains me, what feels meaningful, and why those things matter to me. Your role is to look for patterns across my answers, identify what gives me energy, meaning, and motivation, uncover the underlying reasons these things are important to me, and synthesise everything into a simple, practical life blueprint I can refer back to. Please avoid generic advice and focus on my specific patterns, values, and needs.

After I answer all questions, I want you to:

1. describe my core operating style (how I’m wired)
2. list my non-negotiables for feeling fulfilled
3. suggest aligned ways I could design my life and work
4. create a short checklist I can use when I feel bored, stuck, or flat to identify what might be missing
Ask me the questions below one at a time, and after each answer briefly ask follow-up “why” questions where it feels helpful. Do not move on until I’ve fully answered each question. Begin with

Question 1.

Energy & Enjoyment

1. What activities do I genuinely enjoy doing, even when they take effort or feel challenging? Why do I think I enjoy these activities, and what do they give me emotionally or mentally?
2. What do I like getting better at or learning more about? Why does improvement or learning matter to me, and how do I feel when I notice progress?
3. What kinds of experiences make me feel alive, excited, or deeply engaged? Why do these experiences affect me this way, and what do they awaken in me?
Meaning & Values
4. What topics, ideas, or questions do I find myself thinking about often? Why do these topics matter to me, and what do they say about what I value?
5. When do I feel most calm, grounded, or at peace in life? Why do these moments settle me, and what do they remove or provide for me?

Work & Contribution

6. What kinds of work, tasks, or conversations don’t really feel like work to me? Why do these feel easier or more natural?
7. What do people often come to me for help, insight, or support with? Why do I think they see me as capable in these areas?
8. What drains me or leaves me feeling flat, even if I’m competent at it? Why does this feel draining rather than fulfilling?
Problems & Strengths
9. What kinds of problems do I naturally want to solve or make better? Why do these problems catch my attention?
10. What do I seem to notice, understand, or think about that others often miss? Why do I think this comes naturally to me?

Rhythm, Autonomy & Environment

11. How much structure versus flexibility do I need to feel my best, and why does this balance matter to me?
12. How much time with people versus time alone feels healthy and energising, and why do I need that mix?
13. What kinds of environments help me feel focused, calm, or creative, and why do these environments support me?

The Human Experience

14. What helps me feel good in my body or enjoy being human (movement, music, creativity, nature, beauty, rest), and why do these experiences affect my mood or motivation?
15. What happens to me emotionally or mentally when these things are missing, and what does that tell me about my needs?

Freedom, Money & Choice

16. What does money, freedom, or flexibility allow me to feel or experience, and why is that feeling important to me?
17. What does a good life actually look like for me, separate from expectations or comparison, and why does that vision matter?
Misalignment & Signals
18. When I feel bored, stuck, resentful, or low, what is usually missing from my life, and why does the absence of these things affect me so strongly?
19. What patterns tend to lead me toward burnout or disengagement, and why do these patterns show up?
Synthesis
20. If I trusted myself fully, what do I think I’m meant to experience or contribute in this lifetime, and why does this feel true to me?

Now synthesise everything I’ve shared into a clear description of my core operating style, my key drivers and values (the why beneath my preferences), my non-negotiables for a fulfilling life, aligned ways I could shape my work or daily life, and a simple personal blueprint I can return to when I feel off. Be honest, pattern-based, and specific.

02/02/2026

It has been two months since I moved Cocoon Pod into its new space in ’s Personal Hair Beauty at Capalaba located opposite Bunnings. If someone had said a year ago Cocoon Pod would relocate to a Salon/Spa I wouldn’t believe them.

Dawn and her team have been so incredibly welcoming, I felt like part of the It’s Personal Hair Beauty family it has been somewhat overwhelming in the most unexpected & wonderful way.

When I had my birthday recently Dawn & Rezani gave me the ultimate hair treatment, my colour looks so amazing, I love the care & comfort of the chairs and head massage is just divine combined with Moroccan oil products my hair has never looked & felt so good. Alison did an amazing style & colour for my Mum. Naomi gave me a blissed out session in the Japanese Head Spa, I have been so spoilt by these beautiful souls. I am so incredibly grateful, even for the cheeky Christmas jelly shots.

My neighbour Mel C is the talented nail technician who brings a smile to my face and has saved by Blood sugar with food on unplanned big days.

Thankyou to all pod clients who have come in for appointments it has been lovely seeing familiar faces from Ormiston and meeting new clients.

If you are looking for a professional hair stylist & space that is super chill with a great vibe I highly recommend Dawn & her team.

01/02/2026

Welcome Little Lady! It is so wonderful to see you earth side, and now in the loving arms of your parents and big sister.

Here are some notes about your highly anticipated arrival. I remember your effervescent personality coming through on 16th May in pre-pregnancy Reiki session and me telling your Mum that you were going join them in 3 weeks or 3 months as you hovered above your Mum energetically letting us know of your presence. And low and behold two weeks later you did. The joy & happiness you have brought to them far out ways the journey they had to this magical moment.

You have arrived at the very beginning of a brand-new cycle a soul born in a Universal Year 1, the year of fresh starts, courage, and new possibilities. Your birth marks not only your beginning, but the planting of new seeds for the future. You are a little pioneer, here to open doors that did not exist before.

In numerology, your Life Path is 5, the number of freedom, curiosity, and lived wisdom. This means your spirit is adventurous and adaptable. You are here to experience life fully to learn by exploring, feeling, moving, and discovering the world in your own way. Your journey is not meant to be small or contained; it is expansive, curious, and rich with meaning.

Your voice, your laughter, and your presence are gifts. You have a natural way of lifting others simply by being yourself. Play, imagination, and self expression will always be important nourishment for your heart.

Thankyou to your parents for allowing me to share your story & photo. You are the hope and light that will bring harmony to those you meet. Welcome Beautiful Little One 🦋🙏💫

01/02/2026

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This is why its called 'spell'!

YOUR WORDS CAN MAKE YOU ILL (YES, PHYSICALLY): THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE NOCEBO EFFECT

Do you often say things like “I feel terrible,” “I’m always tired,” or “I’m getting old”? Research in 2026 is backing what neuroscience has long suggested: the brain programs the body through language. While cells don’t understand words, they respond to chemical signals triggered by thoughts and speech. When you describe yourself using illness or limitation, you aren’t just expressing how you feel—you’re instructing your nervous system to behave that way. The body follows those instructions faithfully.

This process is known as the nocebo effect. Just as hopeful expectations can promote healing, repeated negative statements activate stress chemistry. Persistent pessimistic language raises cortisol and adrenaline, which over time suppress immune defenses by reducing lymphocytes and T cells. In effect, harmful self-talk functions like an internal toxin that weakens the body’s resilience.

A common mistake: treating language as harmless venting without realizing it has biological consequences. When defeat-based phrases become routine, the nervous system stays locked in survival mode. Many treatments fail because the body is being treated while the mind is constantly sending danger signals.

Scientific pathway: Neuroplasticity
The brain can be retrained. By shifting from fixed, negative labels to language focused on growth and possibility, stress responses decrease and the parasympathetic (repair) system becomes more active. Studies from Harvard indicate that constructive language improves emotional state, stabilizes heart rhythm, and supports healthy inflammation control—showing that words act like biological tools.

Practical steps to retrain your system:

• Spot the trigger phrases: Notice statements like “I’m so sick” or “this will destroy me.” Each one strengthens a stress pathway.
• Replace the message: Swap “I’m sick” with “my body is healing.” One defines identity; the other signals recovery.
• Protect your mornings: What you say when you wake up shapes your hormone balance—avoid starting the day with complaints.
• Choose your input wisely: Negative talk from others also affects your nervous system. Vital language supports vital chemistry.

Source:
Harvard Medical School / Journal of Psychosomatic Research (2025),
The Neurobiology of the Nocebo Effect: How Verbal Suggestions and Negative Narratives Impact Immune Function and Endocrine Response

31/01/2026

This little thing that I still do with my cherubs if they are home in the morning, I discovered is to help bring good luck and ward off witchy vibes. So Happy 1st of February 🐎🐍

31/01/2026

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