LOL I wrote Misogi and it autocorrected to misogyny. Which is not my big goal - 🤣 I used to be a runner.. long distance mostly, and when I played sport, I always played in positions that had lots of running. It was a space of calm in my body and head. the pattern of breathing, my feet hitting the pavement, and even better if I ran in the rain …. FREEDOM. I last went for a run in 2023. Before that… pre-pregnancy maybe 2019/2017 and it was very short lived.. My health nose dived in 2010, and it has been a up and down journey since. I stopped playing hockey in 2009, and between then and now - over 15 years, I have not ever been able to get back into exercise that felt ‘right’. In 2023 I was the closest I had come… I had managed to slowly work myself up to running from walking, and for the first time in forever I felt like I wanted to run. I’d get to 5pm and say “I need to go for a run today I haven’t been yet” And then I broke my foot… I did the rehab, waited excitedly to get the clearance to run.. and then i didn’t.. I don’t remember why. I’m sure there’s a whole host of reasons. BUT it’s been 2 years. Im not responsible for staff anymore.. Im building a more sustainable business model that doesn’t need me to stay late every night… My physical health is sending me signals to say I need to put myself first. So, whats holding me back… Fear? Knowing I’ve quit this more times than I’ve succeeded in the past 15 years? I have always wanted to run a marathon…. Or a 10km because I actually dont know how long a marathon is. The ‘set an achievable goal’ me says - lets set the goal at a 2km. And sure that would be more realistic. But this isn’t the ‘set realistic goals that don’t challenge you’ chat. it’s the Misogi chat and I think there’s more like a 80/20 chance I don’t run a marathon. I think, its not so much about the distance honestly.. its about being able to think of myself as a runner, and it be ‘present tense’ again. The act of wanting to go for a run, because of how it will feel.

I wanted to drop a video today to share with you a vision for the community and some of the core values here that I aspire for us to all have the safety to step into ... and to go first myself to honour you all. Those values are: ⛰️ Courage - to admit what we do and don't want, and to at some point take action 🤲 Vulnerability - to say these things aloud to help with our own momentum and get help 🌳 Growth - because this is what it's all about So in honour of not ever asking you guys to do something that I personally wouldn't do, I wanted to also share a little of my own story - the shame and guilt in particular - when I was at the crux and decision making of my allied health career. That shame and guilt kept me trapped and ended up with me making (questionable, in hindsight!) decisions in a vacuum, because I didn't have a space like this where I could really explore all the options without judgement. I wish I’d had a place like this back then — somewhere safe to say the hard things out loud, unpack what was actually working, what wasn’t, and explore the incredible options I didn’t realise I had. It's also a space where I want you to feel comfortable enough to dream into a better future - whatever that might mean for you! It could be more money, more fun, more impact, more meaning, more overseas trips, more cheese ... anything! 🧀 ✈️ All of these things are what I want this community to be for you. You don’t need permission to post, share, ask, or start threads. The more you join in, the more you’ll get from being here. And if you want to connect properly, I’ve set up a weekly Coffee Hour on Tuesdays at 4pm Brisbane time which you can see in the Calendar. I’m genuinely excited to get to know you. If you feel comfortable after reading/watching this, share in the comments your aspirations or what's keeping you stuck, and gently we can begin to figure out the pathway forward alongside each other.

Its origins are from Japan in an ancient Shinto ritual, that’s been reimagined for modern life and popularised by people like Jesse Itzler as a once-a-year, make-or-break challenge that stretches you beyond what you think you're capable of. Now this doesn't have to be related to your business or career ... it might be, but it doesn't have to be. The core idea? Pick something so damn hard that there’s about a 50/50 chance you might fail. Something that freaks you out and excites you — and commit to doing it in 2026. That moment of intense discomfort becomes a psychological reset, shaking loose self-limiting beliefs and expanding what you know you can handle. A Misogi isn’t about impressing anyone. It's all about you. Testing your fear thresholds, confronting the inner voice that says “I can’t,” and proving to yourself what you’re really capable of. Design yours around your biggest barriers - body, mind, work, relationships - something that’s legitimately intimidating but not reckless.

Welcome to Allied Health: True North. You're here because something's off—and you're ready to figure out what that is and do something about it. Maybe it's your work, maybe it's your life outside of it, maybe it's both. Either way, you want more: more fulfillment, challenge, purpose, time, fun, or money. This is where we figure that out together. So now that you're here: 1. Check the welcome post (aka this one so ✅ !) 2. Have a read and watch the video on this post which will help you understand the core values and guiding principles of this community, 3. Introduce yourself on a post of your choosing with: - What you do in allied health - What feels off right now (work, life, or both) - One thing you want to explore or build in 2026 Bring your whole self. Let's go 🎉