Sustainably Nourishing

Sustainably Nourishing Nutritional & Herbal Medicine practitioner, catering, yoga teacher, Author, public speaker
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I began to believe something horrid about myself, constantly telling myself how dreadfully old I looked and unwell. My b...
04/06/2026

I began to believe something horrid about myself, constantly telling myself how dreadfully old I looked and unwell. My body began to believe it and behave accordingly.
You see somewhere I lost sight, through this incredible and consistent story that runs across media, social media and, well, really ,every where, that there is something wrong.
It creates this hard edge of a statement of needing to be something beyond where and who we currently are and elaborately, deceitfully, forgets to remind us to be curious explorers of our own existence in our worlds.
It’s quite incredible to note that it runs across all platforms, modalities, and it seems this constant comparison between “right” and “wrong” actually really only serves to maintain the very opposite of that which each “side” argues, that there’s something inherently bad in that, which is different to our personal beliefs and perceptions.
In my world I’ve become fascinated and in love with this woman I am today and the trillions of experiences that have shaped her.
My life, a celebration; daughter, mother, grandmother a woman unique and brilliant who reserves the right to explore, express and be who she is, right now, in celebration of this wonderful life.

31/05/2026

Seriously saucy….

Today was an essential special day.Finishing nourishing on a wonderful retreat at Noosa North Shore, facilitated by mind...
31/05/2026

Today was an essential special day.
Finishing nourishing on a wonderful retreat at Noosa North Shore, facilitated by mindfulnessworks_au - Karl Baker.
These retreats of meditation and silence are held with grounded awareness and a deep sense of peace.

There are some exceptional people out there in the world, who are quietly and honestly doing their thing with such grace, kindness and thoughtfulness.

They are creating openness in spaces by simply being who they are in flow with the wholeness of their being.

Nourishing for these retreats is an honour. For me it’s simple, I grow, learn, evolve in what I offer to the table with integrity and intention of sustainably nourishing people.
I listen.

I’m often surprised by what appears on the table at meal times as I simply just go about chopping, cutting mixing adding a bit of this and that and there it all appears.

The comments truly make my heart sing; people who have no bloating, feel satisfied after each meal….. people who worry about eating vegetarian/plant based and think about bringing snacks - are surprised by how good they feel and how tasty the meals are; people free from reflux and more.
I, with full heart am grateful to gift the possibility of feeling good along side the beautiful practices and community connections that the facilitators offer.

Retreats whether 1 day or many offer an opportunity for different perspectives and open a door for possibilities. And to nourish them is an honour, respectfully.

The natter of people over food is one of my favourite things, genuine, vulnerable and open conversations where everyone is heard and seen equally for the beautiful human being that they/we are. It’s not insular, it’s connection. It’s the whole that supports the remarkable opportunity of opening perspective and understanding oneself for deeper self compassion and love.

For me the many many years of uncovering the layers within my own being through this gift of nourishing and exploring as a nutritionist, herbalist, yoga teacher, brief meditation instructor and cooking have quietly allowed a library of knowledge accumulation across many modalities and practices, that enable intuitive insight into the incredible nature of group dynamics and settings and an intimate awareness in meeting my clients where they are.

If you’re interested in knowing more, retreat Catering, personal consultation, workshops or simply want to connect please visit my website or check out the google reviews.

https://sustainablynourishing.com/consultations-nutritional-and-herbal-medicine/

22/05/2026

Nourishing…. Me

It’s been an evolution…. This Sustainably Nourishing Experience.I honestly give my all, my heart, in putting together a ...
18/05/2026

It’s been an evolution…. This Sustainably Nourishing Experience.
I honestly give my all, my heart, in putting together a menu that supports people fundamentally.
The food is gluten and dairy free, it’s free from any food that may aggravate inflammation and i genuinely look at ensuring all taste sensations are met to provide a sustainable after meal feeling, that supports both energy and digestion.

I bring a vast variety of nutritional experiences into what I offer that has spanned from Ayurvedic, TCM, vegan, auto immune disorders…. You name it, to offer, intelligently, my own style.

I source from places that don’t just provide a service, but support community to thrive, that are welcoming, thoughtful and have an engaging energy and environment.
I believe that ‘organic’ and ‘sustainable’ is a whole process.
I have been nourishing retreats for almost 20 years…. I’ve witnessed the evolution of them.
I’m very fortunate to have the honour of working alongside some incredibly grounded and gifted facilitators who are keeping it ‘real’, and it’s an honour.

In consultation, the intention is to always allow a conversation and flow with fundamental foundations from this place.

17/05/2026

Amber Tree Yoga and Retreats

It really is an intersting time in my life as my body and my mind adjust to being diagnosed with ADHD which arose quite...
03/05/2026

It really is an intersting time in my life as my body and my mind adjust to being diagnosed with ADHD which arose quite prominently during peri-menopause.
I didnt know... Ive been seeking and searching for something to fix the way I feel, instead of accepting and adjusting.

You see I am someone who has given my energy tirelessly until burn out, thus then needing to take extended period of time to calm and re-energise, before once again repeating the same pattern. Once at burnout the reactivity became prominent and I didint understand it at all. I understood it in others... but was not correlating... resisting.

Not only do I reconcile with a mind that is very fast, I also have a trauma background, which through mentorships, both spiritual and conventional and physical movement, I have learned to adjust the way that I am moving through my life. More respect, more compassion. But also more of taking the knowledge, all the 'I knows'; and transferring it into 'being'.

At 55 years of age, I am trusting my body and while I get completely encapsulated in my thoughts, much better at letting them drift through.

Keeping it simple, peaceful, mindful. Fundamentally using foundations that support better habits and shifts..... its not about fixing or thinking something is wrong, but becoming a curious observer with intention, not so tight and constricted that it to becomes a problem.

We acknowledge the truth of how we currently feel, whats happening in the body.
Acknowledging that adjustment and self care is essential to the changing landscape of our bodies and most importantly that there is nothing wrong with you.

Its a personal journey, all of it, for everyone ,and we have this plethora of information available to us now, people who are sharing their experiences, their 'cures', people telling you that you have something wrong that requires fixing.............

For me, I believe it is part of aging, growing, personal path, self acceptance; a path of curious enquiry, of taking information that may resonate or appear more than once and 'trying' it out. Feeling if it feels ok. I believe it is not one thing and that it is all the parts of us that create the whole and therefore all the parts that ask for gentle tending and nourishing.

You are your own garden, to tend, to listen to, to mourn, grieve, fear, laugh at, seek solace in, find joy in, peace, happiness, meander through, allow some weeds, sunlight, rain and most of all love.

As a Post menopausal woman with late ADHD diagnosis, I can attest that simple Fundamental Foundations are supportive for...
30/04/2026

As a Post menopausal woman with late ADHD diagnosis, I can attest that simple Fundamental Foundations are supportive for a more peaceful life.

Sleep Support for Menopause & ADHD: 4 Simple Habits That Work

Menopause hot flushes + ADHD racing thoughts = sleep sabotage. That 3am wake-up? You're not alone. Small changes to light exposure and morning movement can reset your body clock, calm your nervous system, and support natural melatonin production.

The Light + Movement Hack That Changes Everything
Morning (within 30 min of waking): Get outside for 10-20 minutes of natural light plus 5 minutes of gentle stretching or yoga. Light anchors circadian rhythm (key for both ADHD delay + menopause shifts); yoga calms the vagus nerve.

Evening (2 hours before bed): Dim lights, warm lamps only, no bright screens. Melatonin needs darkness — especially when ADHD night owl tendencies fight sleep.

Bonus: Warm shower 90 minutes before bed. Body temperature drop = natural sleepiness.

Why This Works for Menopause + ADHD
Menopause: Weakened melatonin + hormonal sleep disruption
ADHD: Delayed body clock + hyperarousal
Together: Morning light advances timing, yoga reduces cortisol, evening dark protects melatonin. Science-backed, client-tested.

Try This Tonight
Tomorrow morning: Yoga/stretching/facial movement/thai chi etc outside (no phone first thing)

Tonight: Lamps only after dinner

Switch devices after a couple of hours before bed

Warm shower before brushing teeth

Better sleep = calmer days + clearer focus. Ready to try? Book a consult or comment "SLEEP" below.

Yesterday, with gratitude to Nambour Yoga Centre nambouryogacentre for hosting, we shared a wonderful day of Kitchen Con...
27/04/2026

Yesterday, with gratitude to Nambour Yoga Centre nambouryogacentre for hosting, we shared a wonderful day of Kitchen Conversations - conversing about inflammation and of course a little bit of play at lunchtime. Thank you to all who came along and shared a lovely day.

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