Hi! I'm Shan Withnell and I help heart-centred female entrepreneurs (40+) ditch self-doubt, show up
I help you quickly uncover and heal the primary cause(s) of your self doubt, uncertainty and overwhelm. Once you have clarity and confidence and can plan and prioritise the important things in your business and life, I will support you through the inevitable challenges that always arise shortly after a big life upgrade. I guide you to tap into your intuition and connect with your body, so you can stay level-headed under pressure and handle day-to-day life with ease. I am an Advanced Rapid Transformational Therapy, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Soul Coach. I am an experienced practitioner with 30 years practicing many modalities including remedial massage and intuitive healing.
21/10/2025
A few weeks ago I did a workshop with and on the first day I won a prize - which arrived today!
It's fun - and useful! All those Zoom calls with a cup of tea, coffee or water sitting on my desk, easy targets for spilling on the keyboard.
Now I've got the perfect thing.
Thank you Kate! I love it.
And by posting this here, they'll donate a healthy lunch to a child who's doing it tough through Eat Up Australia. How good is that!
I'm very happy to be a
Thanks again.
16/10/2025
Throwing in what was left of my nuts and seeds, adding a splash of maple syrup, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and a big spoonful of coconut oil, I was already drooling in anticipation of how amazing my toasted muesli was going to taste. After cooling, I tossed in some dried cranberries.
Then the tasting.
YUM.
A hint of sweetness, the tartness of cranberries, the toasted pecans – oh wow!
It’s the best batch I’ve ever made.
There’s such deep satisfaction in making muesli from scratch. You know it’s going to nourish the people you love (yourself included). The ingredients are fresh and good quality. It costs less than a fancy bag from the health food shop. It’s tailored to your taste - crunchy, slightly overdone, not overly sweet. And the house smells divine.
And I realised: this is exactly what it’s like when a woman stops outsourcing her nourishment - physical, emotional, or spiritual - and starts consciously creating a life that actually feeds her.
You know what? Working with clients inside my programs feels remarkably similar to that muesli-making process.
When someone first comes to me, they often arrive with a jumble of ingredients - bits of knowledge they’ve picked up here and there, half-finished attempts at change, a sprinkle of motivation mixed with doubt.
My job isn’t to hand them a pre-packaged solution off the shelf. It’s to help them take what they already have, add what’s been missing, and toast it all together until it becomes something nourishing, sustainable and uniquely theirs.
Just like my muesli, your life doesn’t need to be mass-produced or pre-packaged to be delicious.
You get to choose the ingredients. You get to trust your instincts. You get to experiment, tweak, and taste along the way.
That’s the energy we work with inside my programs - no cookie-cutter formulas, just high-level support as you create a life that feels rich, embodied and completely aligned.
If you’re done playing small and ready to put yourself at the centre, let’s talk about your next level.
09/10/2025
I heard this lyric recently and it landed in my body:
“Fear is really courage becoming known, and tears are really joy finally coming home.”
And I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it.
Because this is what I see, over and over, in the women I work with.
Fear isn’t the problem. It’s a signal. A stirring. A moment just before you rise.
And tears? They’re not weakness. They’re a doorway. A body saying, “I can finally let this go.”
So many of us have spent decades holding it together, pushing through, doing the work. And then, at the edge of expansion, the feelings come. The wobbles. The tears. The restlessness. And we think, “What’s wrong with me?”
But what if nothing’s wrong?
What if this is your system softening… your self-trust starting to surface… your courage getting louder?
That’s what I hold space for.
Not the performance of having it all together—but the powerful process of coming home to yourself.
If this speaks to you, I invite you to sit with this today:
Where might fear be courage in disguise?
Where might your tears be joy, finally finding its way back?
And when you’re ready to explore that with support and safety, you know where to find me.
05/10/2025
You know those moments when everything feels like it’s in flow?
You’re making decisions with clarity, holding boundaries without effort, and showing up fully as yourself. That’s alignment. And when you’re in it, you can feel your life force - your presence, your power - come alive.
But then… something shifts.
Maybe you bend to keep the peace. Maybe a challenge pulls you off-centre. Maybe that old pattern sneaks in when you're tired or stretched. Suddenly, you're not in flow anymore.
This isn't a failure. It's part of the dance.
Alignment isn’t a destination. It’s a daily practice. A way of moving back into congruence, again and again, with your values, your vision, your truth.
The women I work with aren’t looking for rescue. They’re ready to refine. To align. To activate.
If that’s you, I invite you to ask:
What’s the biggest story I’m telling myself right now?
And…
Does it align with who I am—or who I’m becoming?
Let’s test it. Challenge it. Maybe even change it.
This is your runway, not your rescue.
18/09/2025
We often think we have to do it all ourselves.
This morning I received a message - make space. To think, to dream, to soften.
In a session with my coach, I was reminded, things can get to be easy. I can ask for help. Play brings in lightness.
Before my swim, four whales cruised by, close to shore. A pod of dolphins close behind, one of them spinning in the air over and over again.
The message for me was, " that's playful wisdom".
I invite you to ask yourself:
* Can you bring compassion, tenderness and mercy to yourself, as well as to others?
* How are you being called to create more space in your life?
* What support are you ready to call in and receive right now?
If you're ready for powerful, playful, purposeful support, I'm here!
You don't have to do it alone.
08/09/2025
Our Northern Beaches community is grieving a heartbreaking loss in a rare shark attack this weekend.
The ocean is our playground, our therapy, our community, our spirit. We step into its waters knowing it's not ours, but drawn back every day because of how deeply it sustains us. Holding his family, friends and all who loved him in my heart.
08/09/2025
This past weekend our Northern Beaches community suffered a heartbreaking loss. A much-loved husband, father, twin brother, surfer and friend was taken in a rare shark attack. I didn’t know him personally, but like so many of us, I feel the ripple of grief that runs through his family, friends and the wider ocean-going community.
The ocean is woven into our daily lives here. It’s where we move our bodies, clear our minds, connect with friends, breathe more deeply, and remember who we are. For many of us, it is exercise, social connection, therapy, spirituality and joy all rolled into one.
When something like this happens, it’s sobering. It reminds us that we are always visitors in the ocean, stepping into a world that is not our own. And yet, we return – not out of disregard for the risks, but out of deep respect and love for the sea that sustains us in so many ways.
My heart goes out to his family and friends, and to all who are feeling this loss. May we continue to hold one another gently, cherish the time we have, and honour the ocean and all it gives us.
22/08/2025
OPPORTUNITY: Have you been searching for something special to bring more depth, structure and soul to your offerings?
A friend of mine has lovingly created a group of 44 beautiful feminine characters, each with her own energy, meaning and inspiration. A ready-to-use tool that can instantly bring more depth to your coaching, more clarity to your content, and more transformation to your clients, without spending months trying to create it yourself.
The characters have names like Forgiving Fiona, Worthy Wendy, Brave Bridget and Joyful Jill and they’ve been quietly working their magic in workshops, women’s circles, and coaching sessions.
The characters are so much more than a tool, they're companions for change.
Women adore them. They feel seen, supported, and uplifted by them.
And now, these characters are looking for their next guide. A coach, healer or facilitator who will nurture them, share them, and take them out into the world.
What’s in it for you?
Ownership of an original, signature framework that’s intuitive and impactful
A powerful tool to start deeper conversations with clients
Ready to use oracle cards and guidebooks
Content for courses and social media posts
A soul-aligned revenue stream (with heart, not hustle)
If you feel a flutter of excitement reading this and would like to meet the characters (and their creator), please reach out to nikki@thechangejourney.com.au
They’re waiting for their next guide. Could it be you? ��
19/08/2025
Hi Facebook friends!
I'm calling out for your help and feedback.
I'm doing some research at the moment and I want to know...
What's the number 1 thing that matters the most to you when it comes to investing in getting help to have more juiciness and joy in life?
Leave a comment below.
No right or wrong answers.
I'm really genuinely curious.
19/08/2025
Thought I'd post something a bit different today.
Instead of sharing what I do, I thought I'd share some of the micro moments (including some of the hard ones) that led me here.
Here are some of my sliding doors moments that shaped the business you see today.
* 1992 began studying Osteopathy, and massage
* Did loads of other courses on different ways of Healing- definitely addicted!
* Just before my 3rd year exams I split with my husband, which led to moving lots of times with only what fit into my car, and doing lots of different jobs! Remedial massage was part of that.
* Eventually remarried. Had a baby. Moved back to Australia. Had 2 more babies.
* Remedial massage fit perfectly around my kids growing up
* 2016 exploring why people keep getting the same injuries, discovered RTT - a gamechanger!
* 2018 did Advanced RTT live with Marisa Peer
* 2020 During lockdowns I could do RTT online
* 2020 was in the first cohort of HeartHealing. This was a complete upgrade of my work.
* 2023 studied more HeartHealing
* 2025 Added transformational coaching to complement HeartHealing
* 2025 retired from Remedial massage
Now I'm helping women in their 40s, 50s+ heal past trauma to thrive, now and into their future.
Behind every business is a thousand micro-moments most people don't see.
I'm curious. What's your sliding door moment?
Hit reply or drop it in the comments. I'd love to hear it.
25/07/2025
From stuck and stretched to steady and strong.
This woman was juggling a lot – her business, her family, and a marriage that was feeling a bit rocky. In the past, she would’ve given up and thought, “Why bother?” But something shifted.
The first few weeks of the Fast Freedom Program were tough, but she stayed with it. She showed up for herself, even when it felt hard.
Now she’s feeling fantastic – balanced, organised, and so much more confident. She’s ticking things off easily. She’s clearer, calmer, and starting to enjoy life again.
That’s the power of doing the real inner work.
If this sounds like the kind of shift you want, the Fast Freedom Program might be exactly what you need.
Send me a message or book a free 20-minute chat to see if it’s the right fit for you.
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Helping you find freedom - mental, emotional and physical.
Like WD40 for your life, Shan facilitates your healing on all levels.
Achieve your biggest goals, re-write your story, live the life you dream of.
You can be more confident, more successful in career and sport, free from addictions and phobias, sleep better, reduce or eliminate physical symptoms and illnesses, get pregnant, lose weight - and more!
Shan is also an Intuitive Remedial Massage Therapist and Clairvoyant Healer with over twenty-five years' experience, both in the UK and Australia. Her early training was in osteopathy.
Shan Therapy is physically located in a purpose built cabin in Mona Vale on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Australia.
Sessions are equally effective online via Zoom or WhatsApp.
Testimonials:
Hi Shan, I wanted to thank you so much for the gift of your RTT session. It truly was wow! Wow! Wow! I am feeling so much better in myself. I am noticing since the session the clawing hunger for food I had seems to have relaxed its grip on me and I am feeling so much lighter. I am listening to the audio each night and feel so relaxed and happy to do so. This shows me that any resistance I had has melted away. How did I get so lucky? I am so grateful and thankful for your working with me and your professionalism. There is nothing I would change at all. Thanks again. - Helena.
I recently had a session with Shan to deal with my fear of being in enclosed spaces and in particular lifts. I’m pleased to say that I’m now riding the lift quite happily and I still have the recording of our session, if I feel the need to listen to it again. I was amazed at how quickly I worked through it. Thank you Shan for your professionalism, insight and guidance. I have no hesitation in recommending Shan - Molly
Fabulous RTT session. The tape recording is brilliant. I listen at least twice a day – once in the morning and when I go to bed. Total relaxation. The feeling of complete exhaustion I have been experiencing for a long time now has gone. FANTASTIC! - Claudine
