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17/03/2026

Did this image catch your attention? How? What did you sense in your body?

Hang on though.. let's back up a bit for context.

You see, there is a moment in autumn when the trees stop trying to hold on. 🍂

Leaves loosen.
The air shifts.
What has been clung to all summer quietly falls away.

Nature reminds us that letting go is not failure.
It is part of the cycle.

And yet many of us were never taught how to release what we carry.

The tension.
The anger.
The exhaustion of always being the strong one.
Never letting our guard down.

At our Autumn Seasonal Women’s Circle Retreat this Saturday, we’ll explore gentle ways to shake, shift and reset — allowing the body to release what it no longer needs to hold.

Together we will move, breathe, journal, and reconnect with the deeper wisdom within us, including the part that knows how to set boundaries, speak truth, and reclaim space.

The part some call the Wild Woman.

Not wild as in chaotic — wild as instinctive, honest, embodied and deeply alive.

She has so much wisdom for us if we are willing to be curious and listen.

If something inside you feels the quiet pull of this season, I would love for you to join us.

🍂 Autumn Seasonal Women's Circle
📍 Boyle Street, Sutherland NSW
📅 March 21st
🕐 1–4pm
💫 3 spots left to claim

Head to https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/3rhkrkp451xe for all the info and of course, if you have any questions comment below or send me a message.

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11/03/2026

Hi team! A friendly reminder (and an update for those perhaps not in active therapy with me right now), that as of March 1st 2026, my session fee has increased to $275. This will be in effect from your next scheduled session.

Medicare and private health rebates are still available and NDIS rates wont change. Head to the FAQs on my Psychology website page for more info.

If you would like to understand why fees continue to increase, please head to https://mindfullycurious.org/fee-structure or via the FAQs on MC's website (Psychology page) for a further explanation.

I look forward to connecting with you all again soon.

Monique 🌻

10/03/2026

Sometimes the most powerful work isn’t learning a new strategy or breathing technique.

It’s learning to listen.

So many of us have been taught to override our bodies — to push through discomfort, doubt our instincts, or look outside ourselves for the “right” answer.

I talk to women all the time who are so used to outsourcing their knowledge and power, looking for the right professional or coach to "fix" their problem.

But nervous system work gently reminds us of something different.

It reminds us that;

🌿Your body carries wisdom.
🌿Your responses make sense in context.
🌿And when given safety, space, and curiosity… your system naturally moves toward balance.

Not by force.
But by unfolding.

This is the work I witness again and again with the women I support and it is why I find such value in somatic therapeutic modalities such as;

🔸Parts Therapy
🔸Mindfulness-based therapies
🔸Trauma Sensitive Yoga
🔸Inner Relationship Focusing
🔸Somatic Experiencing.and many more.

Your system isn’t broken.
It’s intelligent.

And we need to go gently as we learn and remember it's language.

If you are interested in this type of work, you might like to head to the link in my bio or my website www.mindfullycurious.org to explore which offerings could support you.

And a reminder that the next Seasonal Women's Circle/Retreatis coming up on Saturday 21st March focusing on the theme of Autumn 🍂 3 spots remaining.

I look forward to connecting soon.

Monique 🌻

03/03/2026

Last week I went on a little adventure with my son and friends.

I drove a bit further than usual.
Unfamiliar roads.
A new place.
Free activities.
Chasing waterfalls.
Spotting different animals.

Nothing extravagant.
But different.

And different matters.

When we do something novel — even small — our brain lights up. 🌿

New environments stimulate dopamine (the motivation and curiosity chemical).

We build confidence simply by navigating the unfamiliar.

Our nervous system learns: I can handle new things 🙌💃

We create new memories that aren’t just “work, home, repeat.”

For many of the women I work with, life can feel chaotic, busy and yet.. mandane (sometimes without realising it but cue irritability and fatigue, t9 name a few).

Same routes.
Same routines.
Same mental loops.

And whilst routine can feel regulating (and sometimes it is), too much sameness can quietly dull us.

Novelty — in safe, supported doses — expands our window of tolerance. 🌻

It builds resilience.
It brings play back online.
It reminds us we are capable.

It doesn’t have to be dramatic or expensive.

A new walking track.
A different café.
A class you’ve never tried.
A conversation you’ve been avoiding.

Small adventures count.

And sometimes doing something different is even more powerful when you’re held in community.

If you’re craving something new — something nourishing, grounding and expansive — our next Seasonal Women’s Retreat is coming up on Saturday March 21, 1pm -4pm at Sutherland 🧘‍♀️🍂

An afternoon to step out of your usual rhythm.

To reconnect with your mind and body.

To gently expand.

To be supported.

Consider this your invitation to do something different 🌿😊😁

There are just 3 spots left to claim— book via the link below 👇♥️

https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/3rhkrkp451xe

Let’s build confidence and capacity together 🌻

25/02/2026

Over the weekend I went to float therapy.

Float therapy is often marketed as "calm", "relaxing", "effortless surrender" or dare I say, "bliss".

There is also more research building about it's support with reducing stress, anxiety, depression and PTSD symptoms and even helping those with chronic pain.

Instead though… I felt overstimulated.

The silence felt loud.
The weightlessness felt unfamiliar.
My body didn’t melt — it braced.

And here’s what I want to say, especially to the women I work with:

This is not failure.
This is a nervous system doing its job.

When something feels unfamiliar or uncontained (particularly if there has been a cumulation of stressors beforehand), even if it’s meant to be “relaxing,” our system can interpret it as unsafe.

In that moment floating, for me, felt too boundary-less at first. Too close to dissociation for my liking.

Cue: window of tolerance awareness (unsure what that is, head to my pinned post 📌)

So instead of forcing myself to relax, I made some different choices.

🌿I chose a combination of music and silence for my treatment
🌿 I pressed my hands and feet into the corners of the bath.
🌿 I created edges by sitting rather than laying down
🌿 I stretched gently
🌿 I slowed my exhale

I gave my body containment before asking it to surrender to weightlessness.

And in the final 10 minutes… something shifted.

Not because I overrode myself.

But because I built safety first.

This is the work.

We don’t command calm.

We create the conditions for it.

So if you’ve ever tried to meditate, rest, float, or “just relax” and found yourself more activated — please know:

You may not need more discipline.
You may need more containment.

Safety before surrender.
Edges before expansion. 🌻

Your nervous system isn’t a problem to fix.
It’s a relationship to build 🌿

This is the work I am SO passionate about here at MC - the intersection between nervous system support, relational dynamics and identity development.

If you would like to know more about my offerings, head to my website www.mindfullycurious.org

I can't wait to connect and explore with you!

Monique

08/02/2026

Because sometimes light, fun and levity is needed.

Do we think this encapsulates the work I do? 😆♥️

Have you tried it?

Here's to a week of curiosity, presence, self compassion and values-based living (where you can of course!).

Hi 👋 I'm Monique, a Psychologist, Trauma Sensitive Yoga facilitator, MindBody Coach and Mentor. I support women to (re)connect with themselves, step into their fullest potential, and unshackle themselves from the "shoulds" that the world has placed on them. For more info and to see my offerings head to link in bio or via my website www.mindfullycurious.org

I look forward to connecting soon 🌻

12/01/2026

Welcome, welcome to the New Year! We made it and yet if it is still feeling foggy, unclear or you are still finding your feet that is more than ok.

Dare I say, necessary even.

As I was visioning for MC yesterday, I pulled a card for the MC collective asking what is important for us to know or consider this year.

Perhaps it speaks to you..

If not (as always) let it go.

And, of course, if you would like some Psychology support this year to find your courage, to have a witness to your self honesty, I am here 🌿😊

Online and in person sessions available and I am accepting new referrals.

Link in bio or head to www.mindfullycurious.org/psychology for all the info.

I look forward to connecting soon!

Monique 🌻

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20/12/2025

Hey team! I can't believe we are here, particularly after the last few weeks 😩🎄

Mindfully Curious will be closed over the Christmas/New Year period.

1:1 bookings are open from 12th Jan 2026 and yes I am accepting new referrals 😊

In the meantime, if you would like a place to land in this next bit of time, remember the on demand workshops or Remembrance library you can access all via the link in my bio or www.mindfullycurious.org ✨️

Crisis numbers and support can also be accessed via those links.

And finally, thank you for another year of being curious, trusting, growing and being such reflective, insightful humans. It is truly an honour to not only support and guide but walk and grow alongside you ❤️

Wishing you all the nourishing, tender care for this next bit of time and I look forward to reconnecting in 2026.

Monique 🌻

18/12/2025

Given all that we are traversing this week, I was unsure when or if I should share.

And yet the Seasonal Women's Retreat I held on Saturday has been such an anchor for me throughout.

It reminds me of the glimmers ✨️

Of hope.

Of light.

Of ease.

And playfulness.

And joy.

And self sovereignty.

Community.

The Summer Energy that we explored.

The values we want to invest and anchor more into.

A reminder that when we gather it is powerful.

It is sacred.

It can be healing and restorative.

Even when we don't have all the answers.

The next Seasonal Retreat will be held on Saturday 21st March. 4 spots still available to claim. Head to link in bio for all the info and to join 🧘‍♀️

14/12/2025

Following the events in Bondi last night 💔❤️‍🩹

It’s okay to not be okay right now.

If you’re feeling shaken, heavy, tearful, numb, irritable, angry, uncertain, anxious or on edge—even if you weren’t there—that response makes sense.

Vicarious trauma is real.

Witnessing, hearing, imagining, or identifying with an event can have a huge impact on our nervous system and our sense of safety and wellbeing in the world for ourselves and others.

After all, we feel things not only physically, individually and emotionally but also energetically and collectively.

And yes—you can feel grateful and distressed at the same time. Both can coexist.

Our bodies are going to be particularly hypervigilant to danger signals over the coming days so to start seeking out safety signals for the body is really important.

Some gentle invitations of how you might like to minimise nervous system overwhelm in the coming days:

🌿 Limit exposure – take breaks from news and social media
🌿 Orient to safety – using your senses (what can you see, here, taste, touch, smell) and grounding practices (feet on ground, sunshine, fresh air, movement).
🌿 Slow the body – longer exhales, gentle movement, warm showers where you can
🌿 Reduce stimulation – quieter spaces, softer lighting, fewer demands (again, where you can)
🌿 Connect – text a trusted person, sit near others, be in community where you can so you know you are not alone with this
🌿 Lower expectations – productivity is not the goal right now
🌿Routine - hydration, food, sleep where you can. Don't underestimate your foundations to support you. Simple is best.
🌿 Reach out to professional supports if you need it

There is no “right” way to respond to collective trauma.

Be tender with yourself.

Your nervous system is doing its best 🌻

To the Jewish community, the Bondi community, families, first responders and all involved there are no words except we stand with you.

For more support, please use the support services above or feel free to reach out via email at info@mindfullycurious.org whether it is support via 1:1 sessions or referring to the appropriate mental health service for you right now.

Take gentle, loving care,
Monique

14/12/2025

Following the events in Bondi last night 💔❤️‍🩹

It’s okay to not be okay right now.

If you’re feeling shaken, heavy, tearful, numb, irritable, angry, uncertain, anxious or on edge—even if you weren’t there—that response makes sense.

Vicarious trauma is real.

Witnessing, hearing, imagining, or identifying with an event can have a huge impact on our nervous system and our sense of safety and wellbeing in the world for ourselves and others.

After all, we feel things not only physically, individually and emotionally but also energetically and collectively.

And yes—you can feel grateful and distressed at the same time. Both can coexist.

Our bodies are going to be particularly hypervigilant to danger signals over the coming days so to start seeking out safety signals for the body is really important.

Some gentle invitations of how you might like to minimise nervous system overwhelm in the coming days:

🌿 Limit exposure – take breaks from news and social media
🌿 Orient to safety – using your senses (what can you see, here, taste, touch, smell) and grounding practices (feet on ground, sunshine, fresh air, movement).
🌿 Slow the body – longer exhales, gentle movement, warm showers where you can
🌿 Reduce stimulation – quieter spaces, softer lighting, fewer demands (again, where you can)
🌿 Connect – text a trusted person, sit near others, be in community where you can so you know you are not alone with this
🌿 Lower expectations – productivity is not the goal right now
🌿Routine - hydration, food, sleep where you can. Don't underestimate your foundations to support you. Simple is best.
🌿 Reach out to professional supports if you need it

There is no “right” way to respond to collective trauma.

Be tender with yourself.

Your nervous system is doing its best 🌻

To the Jewish community, the Bondi community, families, first responders and all involved there are no words except we stand with you.

For more support, please use the support services above or feel free to reach out via email at info@mindfullycurious.org whether it is support via 1:1 sessions or referring to the appropriate mental health service for you right now.

Take gentle, tender, loving care,

Monique

11/12/2025

As I guide and support him,

I am also finding new ways to guide and support myself.

To slow down even more.

To pace even more.

To ground even more.

To remain curious even more.

This parenting gig -

A constant duality

That is both brutal and beautiful.

A complete unravelling.

A total transformation

With no clear end in sight.

What a gift.

In so many ways.

Honoring it all - when I can, as best I can.

P.s. want a space to pause, reflect and reset as we head towards the end of the year? Our next Seasonal Women's Retreat circle ✨️🧘‍♀️ is happening this Saturday 1-4pm in Sutherland focussing on the energy of Summer 🌞. I'd love for you to join us.

Click link below for more info.

https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/3rhkrkp451xe

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