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WALK & TALK 02 — WHAT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE ME?
Last time we asked:
When do I feel most like myself?
This week, we’re looking underneath the answer.
Because “I feel most like myself when I’m in the ocean” tells me when.
But the more interesting question might be:
What is happening in that moment that allows me to feel more like myself?
Choose one of your answers from Question 1 and go a little deeper.
Ask yourself:
What am I feeling in that moment?
Relaxed? Free? Strong? Playful? Calm? Connected? Capable?
What is present?
Movement? Nature? Challenge? Purpose? Solitude? Connection? Creativity?
What is absent?
Pressure? Comparison? Expectations? The need to please? The feeling that I have to prove myself?
What is different about me in that moment?
And then:
What might that tell me about what I value, what I need, and the kind of life I want to build?
This is where I think self-knowledge starts becoming useful.
Because awareness gives us information.
And information gives us choice.
I can’t deliberately decide what I want to strengthen, change or carry forward until I first notice what is already there.
So I’m trying to look at myself with curiosity rather than judgment.
Not:
What’s wrong with me?
But:
What can I learn about myself here?
And perhaps over time, that helps us notice more than just what makes us feel good.
It may also show us the patterns, beliefs and behaviours we’ve been rehearsing without realizing it — and whether they still belong in the life we’re trying to build.
For now, though, we’re just collecting clues.
01/09/2026
It is never easy and actually nor is it a priority to get pictures. We were juat super fortunate.
Now back to clinic hours
The last few weeks have been a pretty special chapter
What I'll take away from it isn't simply working with elite athletes. It's the reminder that the work remains the work, whatever the level listen carefully, understand the body infront of you and do everything you can to help that person recover, move and perform well.
06/08/2026
Great evening supporting one of rugby's best.
Wishing you all the very best for the Greatest Rugby Rivalry
Beauden Barrett
01/08/2026
I don't usually share personal posts, but this one's different and massage therapy is personal. It's not just about treating muscles or pain. Over time you learn how someone moves, trains and recovers, and you treat the person as a whole. That's why this post is personal to me. Working with the All Blacks has been one of my professional goals for years. There was a time I had very little, no financial security, kids depending on me. And people telling me to lower my expectations. Instead, I just kept on going. I studied I kept showing up even when it felt impossible. Standing here today is a reminder that persistence matters . I'm grateful my kids get to see that setbacks don't define what's possible. Thst no matter where you come from and what your starting point is , you can find a way and you can build your vision . So keep learning, keep working and don't let anyone convince you to make your dreams smaller. Your opportunity might just arrive when you least expect it. ✨
27/07/2026
Today reminded me why I love what I do. A new mum, four weeks postpartum, came in with her baby and grandmother in tow. When baby woke wanting mum, we adapted. She fed her little one while receiving her massage. Calm, connected, uninterrupted care. Deeply grateful for moments like this. I was reminded how important it is to be flexible in care and how much I love babies , , , therapy,
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