Healthy Minds

29/04/2025

Really looking forward to next Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM, meeting everyone who’s already booked in for our live Zoom session! 🎉
If you’ve been thinking about joining, there’s still time to jump in.
We’ll be diving into practical tools for communicating with more confidence, connection, and calm — whether that’s at work, at home, or anywhere in between.
It’s going to be a really supportive, down-to-earth course (with plenty of “Why didn’t I learn this earlier?!” moments).
Would love to have you with us! 💬
👉 Book your spot here:
https://mindcoachacademy.thinkific.com/courses/Communication-4-week-course

✨ New 4-Week Online Course: Communication – Confidence, Connecting & Constructive Conflict ✨

Starts May 6 | Live on Zoom | Recordings Available

Ever left a conversation thinking, "Why didn’t I say that?"

Or kept quiet to avoid a reaction, then stewed on it for hours?

This course is for you.

It’s practical, supportive, and full of real-life tools to help you:

✔️ Speak with more confidence
✔️ Handle tricky conversations without losing yourself
✔️ Feel heard, calm, and in control

You’ll get live sessions, short weekly videos, downloadable resources, and a few “Why wasn’t this taught in school?!” moments.

🎯 Suitable for work, home, and everyday relationships.

💬 No jargon. Down to earth language. Just stuff that actually works.

📅 Starts May 6 – All welcome!

👉 Grab your spot (or tag a mate who needs this):

https://mindcoachacademy.thinkific.com/courses/Communication-4-week-course

16/04/2025

✨ The real reason we freeze up in conversations (and how to stop it)

Ever walked away from a conversation thinking:

“Why didn’t I just say that …?”
or
“I wish I’d spoken up, but the words just disappeared…”

You're not alone — it happens because our brain goes into "keep the peace" mode when it senses even the slightest discomfort.

Here’s the thing no one teaches us in school:

✅ You can speak up without creating conflict
✅ You can stay calm AND say what you mean
✅ There’s actually a structure to honest, respectful communication

I’ve been teaching these tools to clients — and the response is always the same:

"Why weren’t we taught this sooner?!"

💬 Want to learn more? We are running a 4-week online course starting May 6th: Communication: Confidence, Connecting & Constructive Conflict.

The tools are simple, practical, and will shift how you communicate with everyone—from your boss to your partner.

📩 DM me if you want to know more or check it out here:

https://mindcoachacademy.thinkific.com/courses/Communication-4-week-course

(Week 1 modules available from April 29!)

18/11/2024

🌟 Looking to Boost Your Inner Confidence? Join Us! 🌟

“Just be yourself.” Sound easy? Sometimes it’s easier said than done! Ever feel like your true self is hiding under all the “shoulds” and “supposed tos”?

If you’re ready to dial up your confidence and connect with the real you, come along to our Authenticity: Dial Up Inner Confidence Workshop!

Here’s a taste of what’s in store:

👉 How to Show Up as More YOU—learn what gets in the way and how to really tune into yourself
👉 Get On Track in All Areas—personal, work, and everything in between
👉 Energy Audit—a simple exercise to feel lighter and more energised

Expect a relaxed vibe and practical tips that will leave you feeling whole, more confident, and connected to what truly works for you.

🎉 Your investment? Just your time! We'll also have light refreshments on hand, because who doesn't love a snack with their self-discovery?

Join us and leave with a new sense of confidence!

https://events.humanitix.com/authenticity-dial-up-inner-confidence-workshop-y9bjuve9

22/05/2024

If you’re in Christchurch this Saturday, why not come along to the Irish Society and have a listen to Anne and myself talking about how to live an empowered life at every age and stage both through Menopause and beyond.

All proceeds raised go to Tadgh Giles (and his family) to keep Tadgh progressing. Tadgh had a very rare and severe case of encephalitis caused by flu which has left him with brain damage and cognitively impaired.

Get yourself and your friends booked in and come and support a good cause, and get some insightful information from myself and Anne at the same time.

https://events.humanitix.com/living-an-empowered-life-at-every-age-and-stage?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3lUYw_9Y7mO-hggXmy_C_1lUy_kdnM38VY7sexg525vy8uQuK7Mor8Rxo_aem_ARrS7CHb5UQtsBYFq6ZO9ftK4i1aRdzs-rI0aEys27ryuSqf-HViwpzncdhyIE6zBsRzVyuHA9jSna_koCmLfq4A

Get tickets on Humanitix - Living an Empowered Life at Every Age & Stage hosted by Anne Jordan and Imelda Curtin. Christchurch Irish Club, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand. Saturday 25th May 2024. Find event information.

12/05/2024

I'm really looking forward to this workshop...

✨Living an Empowered Life at Every Age & Stage ✨

This will be hosted by Imelda Curtin and Anne Jordan, who are sharing their knowledge, wisdom and sense of fun.

If you're beginning to think "Perhaps I do need to learn more about menopause" or you're someone who is interested in mindset techniques to improve life this will be a workshop to attend.

Saturday 25th May, 9am-12pm
$27 (You'll note all proceeds are being donated to a family going through a difficult journey)

Click below for more details...

Christchurch peeps would love to see you there 🙂

https://events.humanitix.com/living-an-empowered-life-at-every-age-and-stage?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0ZFHx3l_UOQswcwQeKN3rBkCqDwQqjizg-d7AOZV0N8rhHo2YDAMqhtek_aem_AfhfBN7viU2Sc_etafSvVsZwuvr5yi71A7jUhOMFjBMOo0SP5Ucuejq5fd5li_UGXqm3AoPGJHZoIuUOpwmqxSBJ

Get tickets on Humanitix - Living an Empowered Life at Every Age & Stage hosted by Anne Jordan and Imelda Curtin. Christchurch Irish Club, 29 Domain Terrace, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand. Saturday 25th May 2024. Find event information.

06/12/2023

Love the self reflection questions at the end of this post 🥰

❓What stood out in the Beckham Netflix series that can be applied to the workplace❓

A lot of viewers were shocked at the treatment of David Beckham following a red card in a World Cup Football match. 😳

We hear people saying they didn’t realise it happened, the degree to which it happened or with 20 odd years hindsight how they would react differently.

We can naturally put ourselves in his position and question… How did he manage to go and out and perform when there was so much hate directed towards him?

Even though most of us are unlikely to find ourselves in his position it can play out in our lives in different ways. The fear of being ‘cancelled’ or without meaning to upset someone and it be held against us.

The element that stood out to us was the concept of MIRRORING. 🪞

The very thing we’re complaining about or blaming someone else for mirrors our own behaviour and therefore something that we can work on ourselves.

In David Beckham’s case he was being accused of:

• Letting people down
• Being a disgrace
• Needing to learn to control himself

These people who were ‘wronged’ by him went on to:

Spit on him, shove him, get out of their cars and bang on his windows, send bullets in the mail, threaten his life, boo and verbally abuse him.

All this behaviour you could equally say was letting people down, disgraceful and needing to control themselves.

In the workplace when someone really annoys you or you find yourself blaming them of course you’re well within your rights to give them feedback.

It’s also an opportunity for us to check our behaviour by:

1. Writing down what annoys you most about what the person is doing.
2. Write down how you are doing that same behaviour (it will often be in another context)
3. How are you going to do things differently? (What will you see, hear, feel when you are doing that differently).

It always feels so much better when we’re working on ourselves.

Happy work, happy learning and go well! ✅✨

08/11/2023

Workshop time - Vibe and Vision we would love to see you there 🥰

We get it.... amidst the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important to you.

Sometimes going with the flow means that life can pass us by.

Maybe you find yourself saying ‘I wish I had started something sooner’, ‘I wish I’d invested earlier’, ‘I wish I’d started that course earlier’, ‘I wish I’d changed my job sooner’….

But it’s not always obvious when days roll into weeks, months and years!

We want you to end the year on a high note and be prepared for a fantastic year ahead.

The key to creating a bigger, meaningful future is making time today to visualise what you want that to be like AND utilise energy to take you there.

Come join us at Vibe & Vision Workshop and create the life that you want, even if the vision is unclear. In a fun and inspiring evening where we’ll guide you and give you the tools to move your vision from the dream world to the real world.

• Yes, there will be prizes
• Yes, it's an ideal event to attend with a friend
• Yes, we really hope to see you there

Refreshments available to purchase and light snacks provided.

Date: Wednesday 15th November

Time: 6:30pm- 8:30pm

Venue: Brew Academy

Investment: $47

Below is the link to book

https://events.humanitix.com/vibe-and-vision-workshop?_gl=1*1hbttre*_gcl_au*NjkyMjk3MTU0LjE2OTgxMDE4NjM.*_ga*OTcyODA4MzU0LjE2OTgxMDE4NjM.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*MTY5OTI1NzI1NC44LjEuMTY5OTI1NzI2NC41MC4wLjA.

01/11/2023

26/10/2023

Here is what we are up to at Mind Coach Academy. I never thought that I was an anxious person, however I used to worry a lot. Worry about my children, my health, what others think about me, finances, career and worry about the health of those close to me.

This is what anxiety is, it is about imagining the future going wrong, worrying of what might happen and then it starts to affect how we feel, and we can't seem to turn off the worry.

We would love you to join us for this workshop, where you'll learn gain understanding of yourself and others and come away with lots of tools and techniques so that you are living your best life.

19/09/2023

Healthy Minds are now trading as Mind Coach Academy, we don't want you to miss this incredible offer available till Sunday. Please head over the the Mind Coach Academy page and click follow so that you don't miss any of our great mindset tips.

Welcome to Go Well. Your toolkit to have you feeling and being at your best.

05/07/2023

Embracing the Future -

We hope this email finds you in good health and high spirits. We are reaching out today with a heart full of gratitude and excitement as we embark on a new chapter for Healthy Minds. Over the past eight years, your unwavering support and dedication have fuelled our journey towards reaching a greater...

12/02/2023

What 'rake' do you need to remember?

A few weeks ago Rebecca was sweeping away the leaves on the deck.

She looked at the leaves on the stones and thought what a shame she could sweep them up... a couple of hours later she couldn't believe it... of course she could use the rake!!!!

She'd used the rake hundreds of times to rake the leaves on the stones successfully.

After she got over the fact of 'how could have she forgotten about the rake?' it reminded her how we have many great strategies.... if we're not focused on we can need a reminder...

As we start off the week what's something that has worked well for you that you need reminding of?

Your smile? An organisation skill? Compassion for yourself or others? Being playful? Your way of looking at something differently? Reading? Moving? Being in the moment?

We'd love to hear what you've 'remembered'.

Have a fantastic week (and stay safe North Islanders)

Imelda & Rebecca xx