Mieken Falkenbach Holistic Healer

21/05/2026

I've only had the pleasure a few times, but the experience of a live symphony orchestra is something I'll never forget.

My Dad was a lover of classical music which meant I was exposed to an early age. And I shared his enjoyment (if not his knowledge) of the beautifully complex, textured sounds and wonder at how the varying tones and timbres of so many instruments could be brought together in such majestic and moving ways. And now, even though he's not longer here, hearing it is a place of happy connection -wondering what he would have thought of this piece or remembering his intense, closed eye listening face.

When I was rebuilding my driving confidence after paralysing anxiety, classical music was my steady companion. No lyrics to pull me risk distraction; just a cushion of comforting familiar sounds protecting me from the silence where my anxious thoughts would yell.

So the theme from Darkness into Light seems somewhat apt as it represents how orchestral and classical music can conjure and mirror the spectrum of emotion so beautifully.

Maybe you've never heard a live symphony orchestra, maybe you played an instrument at school and miss that sound, maybe you're only connection to classical music is the vault opening scene in Die Hard...😊

Whatever your classical chops, this concert from Logan City Orchestras is definitely worth a look. It's even at a great hour for those of us who like to be home before dark. End your weekend on a high note 🎶🥸

https://www.loganarts.com.au/event/logan-city-symphony-orchestra-from-darkness-to-light/

Step into an unforgettable Sunday afternoon with the Logan City Symphony Orchestra as From Darkness to Light brings together warmth, reflection, excitement, and triumph in one powerful live music experience.

Featuring:
🎼 Mozart — Overture to Don Giovanni
🎼 Borodin — In the Steppes of Central Asia
🎼 Berlioz — Hungarian March
🎼 Tchaikovsky — Symphony No. 5

With more than 70 musicians filling the concert hall with orchestral sound at its most vibrant, powerful, and inspiring, this is an afternoon not to be missed.

📍 Logan Entertainment Centre
📅 Sunday 31 May 2026
🕒 3:00 PM

Reserve seats now and be part of this extraordinary musical journey from darkness to light.

15/05/2026

We’ve spent all week navigating schedules, expectations, and that high-speed "100% capacity" line.

As we head into the weekend, your nervous system doesn't need more "doing." It needs an invitation to settle.

This is a 60-second reset.

I invite you to put your phone down (after this!), soften your shoulders, and simply listen. Let the vibration help you drop the "high-performing" mask you've been wearing all week.

You don't have to have it all together right now. You just have to be here.

Be gentle with your ecosystem this weekend. 🤍

13/05/2026

This morning, the rain made a very strong case for staying in bed. Cosy under the blankets, listening to the rhythm on the roof, I really didn't feel like starting the day.

But I got up anyway, and I was rewarded with this.

It made me think about how, as children, we have so much time for wonder. When a rainbow is a reason to stop everything, run to the window, and just marvel.

Somewhere along the way to adulthood, we tend to lose that. We get so busy "doing" (there’s that 100% baseline again) that we treat these miraculous moments of beauty like a distraction rather than something worthy of attention.

Today was a gentle reminder to reclaim a few moments of that childhood wonder. To actually look up, breathe it in, and let the to-do list wait for sixty seconds.

What have you seen today that reminded you to stop and wonder? 🌈

10/05/2026

There was a time when I took pride in being the one who got stuff done; that the more I had to do, the better I could get things done. I thought my capacity was a fixed, high-speed line I had to hit every single day.

Recovering from severe mental illness forced me to look at that line differently. I realized that what I thought was my 100% was actually unsustainable—it was a state of constant pushing through and over-extension that left no room for actual living.

Part of my healing was the humbling realization that my true, sustainable 100% is actually about 60-70% of what I once thought it "should" be.

Shifting that baseline changed everything. It allowed me to stop treating myself like a machine and start treating myself like a human. Now, when a task takes more energy than I planned, or the to-do list doesn't get finished, I don't meet myself with frustration. I meet myself with compassion.

I manage my capacity better now because I’m no longer negotiating with an impossible standard. And, I'm no longer ignoring my mind and body when they signal that I'm operating beyond my limit.

To the high-achieving women who are used to redlining: A consistent, sustainable 70% will always take you further than a 100% that leads to burnout. And, let's be real, it's still probably more than a lot of other people get done on any given day.

When we lower the pressure, we actually increase our longevity. We stop negotiating with an impossible standard and start managing our energy in a way that actually lasts.

Most importantly, it allows us to finally drop the "high-performing, has-it-all-together" mask. When we stop trying to be superhuman, we can finally show up as our authentic selves.

Be gentle with your ecosystem today. 🤍

08/05/2026

The Ultimate Victory Lap. 🥂✨

We have officially reached the end of this 12-week cycle.

Today, we aren't adding any new tools. We aren't checking any more boxes. We are simply recognising the version of you that exists today compared to 90 days ago.

Your Final Practice for the Quarter:

Recognise: Think of one moment this week where you chose a tool instead of a loop. That is your proof.

Celebrate: Actually let the pride land in your body. Take a deep, "Whole" breath.

The Micro-Reward: Do something today that is pure joy. No "prep," no "tapering"—just being.

Future-Me: Know that the version of you starting the next quarter is already stronger and steadier.

I am so incredibly proud of this community and the work you’ve put in. Here’s to less sprinting on treadmills and more flourishing in the gaps.

What’s your biggest win from the last 12 weeks? Let’s fill the comments with some magic! 👇

07/05/2026

The tools you’ve built over the last 12 weeks aren't just ideas—they are your "Lived Library." 📚✨

We’ve moved through the narrowing of survival into the expansion of flourishing. But the goal was never to reach a "perfect" destination; it was to build a toolkit that lives in your bones.

A quick refresher of your 12-week pillars:
🌀 The Discomfort Scale: Naming your 1–5 so you can stop the loop.
🙌 The 4-Way Pull: Reclaiming your energy from places it has no power.
⚖️ Whole vs. Hole: Recognising your completeness, even when things feel "messy."
🌬️ The 3-Breath Reset: Your invisible exit ramp in the gaps of your day.
📈 The DIFF: Noticing the subtle shifts in your baseline.

You are now the architect of your own resilience. You don’t need to remember it all at once—you just need to know which tool to grab from the shelf when the track gets bumpy.

Which tool has been your "Game Changer" this quarter? Drop it in the comments! 👇

05/05/2026

It's Chooseday! How do you see yourself today? 👁️

12 weeks ago, when you were lost in the loops, you might have been viewing your life through the lens of "Passive Existence." You were staring into the Hole, reacting to the 4-Way Pull, and feeling at the mercy of the 1–5 Discomfort Scale.

But today, you are different. You’ve learned to tune into your emotions, notice where your energy is focused, accept your inherent worth and recognise the DIFF.

When you reclaim your energy, recognise your worth, and choose where you use your power... you uplevel to a new version of YOU. A version that is Empowered in creating the life you desire.

Which version are you proudly choosing today? Let me know below! 👇

04/05/2026

You aren't who you were 12 weeks ago. ✨

Look how far you’ve come. >

12 weeks ago, we started a journey from Overwhelmed to Empowered. We’ve mapped the loops, measured the DIFF, learned to taper, and built a sanctuary in the gaps of our day.

This week isn't about learning something new. It’s about recognising the shift in your baseline. It’s about owning the fact that you now have a lived library of tools that belong to you forever.

You haven't just "survived" the last three months; you’ve started to flourish. Let’s celebrate the transformation.

01/05/2026

Friday Reset: The in-between moments.

Today is about harnessing the power of the Micro-Reset. It's about finding the moments we usually move through mindlessly and turning them into moments to slow down.

Linking this practice to an existing task or situation means you don't have to find 'more time' for self-care. You just use the time you already have with a little more intention.

Great options are things you do regularly throughout the day like:
- making a cuppa
- booting up the computer or waiting for the printer
- getting in and out of the car
- sitting in the waiting room of a zoom call
- going to the fridge etc
AND
Let’s be real—sometimes the only place we can find a moment of peace is the bathroom. And that is a perfectly valid training ground.

Your Practice:

The Escape: Find your 60-second sanctuary (the loo is a classic!).

The 3-Breath Reset:

* Arrive (Check your discomfort scale level 1–5).

* Soften (Release the 4-way pull and the surface tension. Drop those shoulders).

* Choose (I choose to enter my weekend with ease. Remember, future you will have a handle on things on Monday).

With that final exhale, celebrate the fact that you recognised the need for a tiny pause and made the choice to slow down, if only for a few seconds.

You’ve moved from overwhelmed to empowered, one "loo break" at a time.

PRO TIP - use post-its to help get you into the habit. Fridge door, toilet wall, dashboard. Anywhere you can use a few seconds to recentre.

What’s your favourite transition/overlooked moment in the day for a quick reset? Tell me below! 👇