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Renaissance Kinesiology, Drouin (2025)

31/07/2025

You don’t need permission for grief.
But if it helps, here’s yours.

Grief isn’t just about losing someone (or something) you love. It’s also about all the moments, relationships and versions of life (and ourselves) we thought we’d have.

The thing is…when it comes to grief, so many of us feel like we’re getting it “wrong.”
We question our feelings and every aspect of how we express our grief — like there’s some invisible checklist to tick off or exam to pass.

We move through grief with this quiet pressure that we should be somewhere else by now.

Feel less. Talk about it less.
Be "okay" more.

But grief doesn't work on other people's timelines or expectations.

That’s why this is your permission slip — because there are no rules here.

You have permission to:

💖 Miss someone you’ve lost — no matter how much time has passed.

💖 Feel the ache for the life you imagined.

💖 Carry sadness for relationships that changed — even the ones you chose to leave.

💖 Set boundaries with people who don’t get it (you don’t have to make your grief comfortable for others).

💖 Move at your own pace — there’s no timeline for learning to live with grief.

💖 Feel joy and heartbreak in the same breath — both can live in you at the same time.

Grief is love, loss, change and resilience woven together.
And you get to hold it your way.

💭 What permission do you need to give yourself today?

Much love & light
Renée xx

29/07/2025

I'm looking forward to being part of this local event, alongside other amazing healers & local business owners.

Come down to Longwarry & say hi on Sunday August 17th. 🤗

23/06/2025

Feeling tired, flat, or just not like yourself lately? You might be "Wintering".

Whether you love it or loathe it, there’s no denying Winter can feel heavier. Slower. But Winter isn’t just a season—it’s a season of life, too.

Grief, burnout, change, illness… even those days when you just don’t feel like you anymore. They can all bring on an inner Winter.

And while we don’t always choose this season, we can still choose how we move through it.

So often we're taught to push through. Smile anyway. Keep going. Be “fine.”

But what if we didn’t?

What if we allowed ourselves to rest? To soften? To honour what this season is asking of us?

In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Winter aligns with Yin energy—the stillness, softness and inward pull that allows healing to begin.

In clinic, I see so many women caught on the mouse-wheel of doing. Their Yin is depleted. Their nervous systems stretched. Their bodies quietly asking for care.

Yin doesn’t ask for more time. It asks for more presence.

Here are a few gentle ways you might honour your own inner Winter:

🫖 Slow your routines. Let comfort be your medicine.
✨ Journal. Let your feelings land.
🍲 Eat warm, slow, nourishing foods.
🌀 Move gently. Soft is still strong.
🌿 Let yourself receive support. You’re not meant to carry it all alone.

Kinesiology is one way I support women through their Wintering. It helps calm the nervous system, shift emotional weight and bring you back into balance—body, mind and heart.

There’s no rush to bloom. Winter has wisdom, too.

If now feels like your time to soften, slow, or be supported—I'm here to help. Book an appointment and make time for yourself, whichever season of life you're in right now.

Much love & light,

Renée xx

17/06/2025

Caring for someone with a serious illness changes everything - often in ways no one else sees.

As many of you know, my husband is currently undergoing cancer treatment…for the 2nd time in 3 years. Now, before I go any further, I want to be really clear: I’m not sharing this for sympathy. I’m sharing it because I know I’m not alone.

Because behind closed doors, so many other carers and partners are quietly holding it all together - feeling stretched, unseen and unsure of how to talk about the weight they carry.

I’ve been inspired to write my latest Blog post to highlight the often unseen battle that not just someone going through serious illness goes through, but the battle their partner or carer faces each day as well. The cancer “vortex” as I call it (or any serious or debilitating illness) is something that affects every member of a family.

It ripples out, touching every part of family life, every relationship, every future plan. And we need to talk about that too.

Like so many others in a caring role, I’ve been learning what it means to hold down the practical day-to-day and ride the emotional rollercoaster that comes with it.

Here are a few reminders I’m learning in real time:

🫶 There’s no manual. No perfect way to cope. Just a growing understanding of what this experience asks of you (whether you are willing or not) - physically, mentally and emotionally.

🫶 You are going to feel resentment and guilt for feeling it - and this doesn’t make you a bad person.

🫶 Needing space or time to yourself doesn’t make you selfish. It makes you human.

🫶You don’t have to pretend you’re okay all the time.

🫶 Protecting your energy is essential - it’s how you keep going.

🫶 You need support too. Asking for help is not weakness. It’s wise.

🫶It’s okay to need someone to talk to. You shouldn’t have to carry it alone.

Check out the full Blog to read more.

📖 Read it here: https://www.renaissancekinesiology.au/s/stories/what-im-learning-about-grief-while-supporting-a-loved-one-through-serious-illness-2

If you’re in this season too, I hope it helps you feel seen.

💬 If this resonates with you, or you want to share your own experience, I’d love to hear from you.

It’s so important we keep making room for real conversations about grief, care and all the messy, beautiful parts of being human - together, held and heard.

Much love & light,

Renée xx

02/06/2025

✨Renaissance Kinesiology & Wellbeing is 1 year old! ✨

To mark the anniversary, I’m offering all sessions in June for $90 (usually $120). It’s a small thank you (and a way for me to celebrate) the beautiful community that’s grown around the work that I do.

I have so much gratitude for being able to share Kinesiology with you all and for the support from each and every one of you. Whether we've worked together in one on one sessions, you've attended a workshop, or even just been following along and cheering from the sidelines, I'm grateful for you.

If you've been thinking about trying a Kinesiology session or you’re ready to dive back into the work we've already done together, now’s the perfect time to book in.

Let’s make June about you! Putting your growth, your healing and your health and wellness first.

You are so welcome here.

Much love & light,

Renée xx

23/05/2025

Not everyone deserves your grief.

You know those moments where someone asks, “How are you?”

And for that split second before you answer your brain goes,“Well, actually I cried in the shower this morning, I miss my person so much it physically hurts and I’m emotionally exhausted from pretending I’m fine 90% of the time!”

But instead you say, “Yeah good thanks!”…with an awkward little smile and a nod?

Yeah. That.

Or you’re treating yourself for the first time in ages and getting your hair done and the hairdresser is making friendly small talk:

“Your mum must love being a grandma!?”

And you pause. Because actually, she died.

You’re really thinking, “Strap in, this could get heavy!
But instead, you nod and say, “Yeah…she does.”

Or you’re at a routine doctor’s appointment and the receptionist glances at you from behind the computer and casually says, “And while you’re here lets make sure we’ve got all your up to date information…is your partner still your emergency contact?”

And for a second you freeze - because no, no they’re not, not since everything fell apart and you separated.
But explaining that, in a public place while someone’s typing into a screen just feels all too much in that moment.
So you just say, “I’ll update it later.”

None of this is lying. It’s emotional triage.

In my Grief Educator course this week we learnt something that has really struck a chord with me:

Your grief is precious. Not everyone deserves it.

And it’s true.
Your grief is not small talk.
It’s not for the stranger at the checkout.
It’s not for Karen from work who doesn’t know you very well and only asked out of politeness while microwaving her tuna lunch!

You don’t have to explain your whole story just because someone asked a question.
You don’t owe anyone access to the deepest parts of your heart - especially if they’re not someone who can hold it with care.

Most people aren’t trying to hurt you - they’re just being polite, doing their job, or making small talk the only way they know how.

But grief is not small.
Even well-meaning words can land awkwardly when you’re carrying something this heavy.

So if you’ve ever walked away from a conversation thinking,
“I should’ve said more” or “Did I just erase my loved one by not mentioning them?”

Please know this:

You didn’t fail them. You didn’t fail yourself.
You were protecting your energy, your story and your heart.

That’s not weakness. That’s wisdom.

Your grief deserves safe people and safe spaces.
Not awkward silence, pity eyes, or “Oh no! I’m so sorry!” followed by…absolutely nothing helpful.

So say what you need to say. Or don’t.
Give them the simple answer. Or the real one. It’s your call.

Because your grief? It’s yours.
And it’s sacred.

Renée xx

13/05/2025

💼 The Suitcase of Grief 💼

Grief is like carrying a heavy suitcase through life. One you never asked for but have no choice but to take with you.

Some days, it feels lighter, almost unnoticeable.
Other days, it’s unbearable, slowing you down & dragging behind you with every step.

But every so often, you find a safe place to set it down, take a breath & gather the strength to carry it again -
maybe a little differently than before.

That’s what The Grief & Growth Workshop is.
A safe place to rest & learn how to keep walking with all that you carry.

A space where your grief is not too much, not too messy & you’re not too broken.
Just human.

We’ll share stories.
We’ll honour our people.
You’ll learn gentle tools to carry the weight with more kindness for yourself.

🕯️ Saturday May 31st | 10am–2pm
🌿 Includes lunch + a beautiful goodie bag of supportive gifts.
💖 Link below for more details & to book your place.

https://www.renaissancekinesiology.au/events

There’s room for you.

Much love & light,

Renée xx

09/05/2025

💔 For the ones like me, who are quietly bracing themselves...

I know your feed is filling up right now.
Polite reminders.
Sweet giveaways.
Carefully worded posts about Mother’s Day.

This isn't that.
I don’t want to add to the weight you’re already carrying.
In fact, I don’t even want to mention the day.
(Except, here we are, both knowing why you're reading this.)

You see, I know what it’s like to scroll faster, to try to look away,
to plan a quiet escape route for a day that feels like it was built for everyone else but you.

For daughters without mums.
For mums without mums, like me.
For mums without their babies.
For the women walking around with a silent ache
tucked just beneath their ribs.

No matter how sweet the day is,
it’s overshadowed by what’s missing.
By who’s missing.

It’s a strange in-between.
Holding joy and heartbreak in the same breath.
Smiling while carrying the weight of what
your mum is missing out on.
What you’re missing out on.
What your children are missing out on, too.

Some might call that negative.
But let’s be honest: it’s reality.
As David Kessler says, “How long will you grieve? Well, how long is the person you love going to be dead for?”
Blunt.
True.

And it’s not always about loss through death, either.
Some of you are walking this world without your own mum
by choice -
because they chose to leave you,
or because you had to step away.
That ache is real too.
I’m so sorry this happened.
I see you.

So no advice here.
No fluffy quotes.
Just honesty: this day is complicated.
It can suck.
It can ache.
And you’re allowed to feel every messy bit of it.

Whether you hide under the covers on Sunday,
Whether you show up with a smile and a lump in your throat,
or whether you find a quiet corner to cry - it's all valid.

You don’t owe anyone a picture-perfect day.
You just owe yourself grace.
I’m right there with you.

Much love & light

Renée x

01/04/2025

A New Chapter in My Grief Support Journey...

Grief changes us. It’s one of the hardest things we go through as humans, and yet, we’re not taught how to navigate it. No roadmap, no guidebook - just the overwhelming task of figuring out how to keep going when everything in your life is turned upside down.

Grief isn’t just emotional, it affects the body in ways we don’t always recognise. It lingers in our nervous system, impacts our energy and can make even the smallest task feel exhausting.

🌱That’s one of the reasons I’m so excited (and truly grateful) to be starting my Grief Educator certification with David Kessler this week - something I’ve actually been waiting for four years to do!

🕊️For those who don’t know, David Kessler is one of the world’s leading experts on grief and loss. His work has been recognised worldwide and he’s been interviewed by Oprah, Brené Brown, and Marie Forleo, to name a few.
His approach to grief is deeply compassionate and grounded in the belief that while we cannot change loss, we can find ways to live alongside it.

☕The course involves live training sessions and workshops, which means three Zoom calls each week with America for the next 3 months. Cue me trying to figure out time differences and definitely having an extra strong tea in hand for those 5am starts!

📚It’s going to be a busy but incredibly rewarding experience but I’m beyond ready to dive in and bring even more knowledge and tools to the work I do with grief support.

🧡Grief has always been at the heart of the work I do. While I wish I had never experienced the losses that I have, I know they’ve shaped me into the person I am today.
More than anything, I feel honoured to support others from a place of lived experience, deep understanding and genuine care.

This course feels like the next step in being able to offer even more support and guidance for those navigating loss.

✨Grief can feel isolating, but you don’t have to go through it alone. If loss has been weighing on you, please know that support is here when you need it. I’ll be sharing what I learn along the way and as always, my door (and inbox) is open.

Thank you for being here and for allowing me to walk this path alongside you. 💖

Much love & light,

Renée xx

29/03/2025

Why does stress stick around, even after the stressful moment has passed?

You’ve had the hard conversation. Met the deadline. Pushed through the chaos. So why does your body still feel tense, your mind still races and sleep feels impossible?

The truth is, stress isn’t just in your mind — it’s stored in your body. When your nervous system doesn’t get the signal that the danger has passed, it keeps you stuck in survival mode.

In our modern world, we're constantly dealing with stress — work pressures, never-ending to-do lists, emotional overwhelm and the noise of everything around us. It’s no wonder our bodies have a hard time switching out of "survival mode" when we rarely get a chance to fully relax.

✨ The good news? Your body also has built-in ways to let go of stress—you just need to remind it how.

In my latest Blog Post, I dive into why your body holds onto stress AND more importantly, how you can start letting it go.

I’m covering:
➡️ Why stress sticks around in the body and what your body needs to release it.

➡️ How survival mode keeps us stuck in tension, while activating our creative, problem-solving brain helps us move beyond stress.

➡️ A simple Kinesiology technique (that you probably already do without realising it!) to help your nervous system relax and reset.

🌿Head over to read the full post and learn how you can start letting go of stress and get back to feeling more calm balanced and in control!

https://www.renaissancekinesiology.au/s/stories/why-your-body-holds-onto-stress-and-a-simple-technique-to-release-it

Much love & light,

Renée xx

20/03/2025

I never realised how hard it is to hang washing on the line one-handed…or how tricky it is to park a car in a ridiculously tight hospital car park when one hand is painful and not working properly. And don’t even get me started on the basics—getting dressed, or trying to eat with a knife and fork!

I have a new appreciation for those who live without the full use of their limbs. It’s humbling to realise how many simple tasks we take for granted every day.

🚩With my husband being unwell in hospital and trying to parent and run life “as normal” on my own these last few weeks, my body has been waving red flags at me, which to be honest, I was ignoring.

⚡Stress takes a toll on our body and if we don’t listen, our body finds a way to make us. For me, it has come in the form of an injured hand right when I needed both hands the most.

🏃‍♀️Honestly, it’s a classic case of not practicing what I preach—I’ve been moving through life at full speed when my body has been quietly (and not-so-quietly) asking me to slow down. Instead of listening, I kept pushing—until my body stepped in and made rest non-negotiable.

😔Because of this (and my husband’s health), I’ve had to step back from the Wellness Expo Gippsland this weekend. It’s disappointing I'm no longer able to be a stall holder, but I know that prioritising rest and healing is the right thing for me to do.

🌷That said, I’m still open for appointments—because while I may be navigating life a little clumsily right now, I can definitely still help you reconnect with your body and find the balance you need.

Wishing all the stallholders and attendees at the Wellness Expo Gippsland an amazing weekend—I’ll be cheering you on from afar and looking forward to hopefully being there for the next one!

Much love & light

Renée xx

12/03/2025

Hey everyone — it’s been a little quiet here as life’s been asking me to slow down and focus on my family. Thank you for your patience and support — it truly means the world.

I found this quote today and wanted to share it...

“Sometimes the bravest thing we do is just keep going.”

🌸If you’re feeling tired — not just the kind of tired that sleep fixes, but that deep, soul-weary exhaustion — I see you.

🌸If you’re carrying grief, worry, or heartache and still showing up for life in whatever way you can… that’s courage. Even when it doesn’t feel like it.

🌸Bravery isn’t always loud or bold. Sometimes, it’s the quiet act of getting out of bed when you’d rather stay under the covers. It’s answering a text when you feel like disappearing. It’s feeding yourself when you have no appetite. It’s breathing through one more day.

🌸If that’s where you’re at right now, know this: you’re doing enough. You are enough.

Take it one moment at a time. And when that feels too big, take it one breath at a time.

I’m right here with you. 💖

Much love & light

Renée xx

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