Nerrida Kendall

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Nerrida Kendall

I create calm, permission-led spaces for women in mid-life to soften, reconnect and move through this season with steadiness and truth.

Women’s Circles | Retreats | Nervous System Support

29/04/2026

Lately I’ve been thinking about what it means for a woman to feel held.

Not rescued.
Not fixed.
Not analysed.

Held.

There’s a difference.

Held looks like:
Not having to explain yourself from the beginning.
Not being the steady one for everyone else.
Not editing your feelings so they’re easier for others to hear.

Midlife asks a lot of us.

We’re holding families.
Parents.
Work.
Friendships.
Expectations.
Grief.
Change.

And somewhere along the way, many women forget what it feels like to be the one who is supported.

That’s why I care so deeply about circle.

Not because it’s dramatic.

Not because it’s something we “should” be doing.

But because there is something powerful about sitting in a room where you don’t have to perform strength.

Where your nervous system can soften.

Where your voice can arrive unmasked.

Circle returns in May.

If you’ve been quietly craving a space like that, you’re welcome to message me “Circle” and I’ll share the details.

26/04/2026

There’s something powerful about women gathering in ordinary places.

Twice a week I spend time with my physie tribe.
We show up to dance.
To move.
To remember who we are outside of the roles we carry.

It’s not therapy.
It’s not a women’s circle.
It’s just dance.

And sometimes, in the middle of a routine, something breaks open.

Not dramatically.
Not for attention.
Just quietly. From a place of overwhelm.

A woman who has been carrying too much steps away and sits at the back of the room.

And without anyone announcing it, space is made.

A few women sit alongside.
Listening.
No fixing.
No advice.
Just presence.

Later, small hugs.
Soft eyes.
A simple, unspoken message:

You’re safe here. We’ve got you.

And it struck me afterwards -

How often women hold space for one another without needing to name it.
How many of us are carrying things that aren’t visible on the outside.
How powerful it is to sit in a room and not have to be the strong one for a moment.

Midlife isn’t about becoming tougher.

It’s about remembering we don’t have to do it alone.
It’s about allowing ourselves to be held.

If you’ve been carrying more than most people realise,
I hope you have somewhere you can be held too.

15/04/2026

There was a natural pause here over the past week.

Easter.
A full house.
Sixteen around the table.
Conversations, meals, moments becoming memories.

And then a couple of days away with Tim and the kids.
A chance to pause the routine for a little while.
To reset.
To reconnect.

Sometimes in life we need to step away from the noise.
Even the things we enjoy.
Even the things we’re building.

Not because they don’t matter.
But because this matters too.

The time with family.
The slower moments.
The space to simply be present.

It’s something I often speak about in circle.
The importance of creating space in our lives.

And sometimes the invitation is to live that,
not just talk about it.

There’s something that shifts when we allow ourselves that space.

A softening.
A returning.
A quiet sense of coming back to ourselves.

And from there…
everything else flows a little more easily.

05/04/2026

There are times in life
when things begin to change quietly.

Not all at once.
Not in a way that’s easy to explain.

But gently.
Almost beneath the surface.

A sense that you’re not quite where you once were.
And not fully where you’re going yet.

A space in between.

Where old ways of being
no longer feel authentic…

And something new
is beginning to take shape.

This time of year often carries that feeling.

The seasons begin to shift.
The air feels a little different.
The days change their rhythm.

And something within us
often responds in kind.

A natural pause.
A moment to reflect.
To notice what’s shifting within you.

Not to rush it.
Not to have all the answers.

Just to acknowledge
that change is happening.

And that it’s okay
to meet yourself there.

02/04/2026

Often there’s a moment of hesitation
before a woman decides to join a circle.

Not because she isn’t interested.
But because she’s unsure.

Unsure if she’ll feel comfortable.
Unsure if she’ll have anything to say.
Unsure if she’ll fit in.

And when life is already full,
stepping into something new
can feel like a lot.

So the thought lingers…
and sometimes gets put aside.

But what I’ve seen, time and time again,
is that the women who feel this hesitation
are often the ones who need the space the most.

Not because anything is wrong.

But because there’s a quiet knowing
that something is shifting.

A desire for space.
For conversation.
For connection that feels real.

You don’t need to arrive feeling certain.
You don’t need to have it all figured out.

Sometimes the hardest part isn’t showing up.
It’s allowing yourself to consider it.

30/03/2026

There’s always a moment in these spaces
that stays with me long after the day ends.

It’s not the activity.
Or the conversation itself.

It’s what happens around it.

The way women arrive…
a little unsure,
taking in the space,
finding their place.

And then, slowly, something shifts.

Voices soften.
Laughter begins to flow more easily.
Conversations deepen.

And you can feel it.

The moment where women stop holding everything so tightly.

Where they realise they don’t need to have it all figured out.

Where they hear something in another woman’s words
and think,
“that’s exactly how I feel.”

There’s a sense of ease that settles into the space.

Not because everything in life is resolved.

But because, for a little while,
they are no longer carrying it on their own.

And that changes something. 💛

29/03/2026

There’s a moment in every circle
where something shifts.

It’s not always obvious at first.

Women arrive quietly.
Finding their place.
Taking in the space.

But then, slowly…
Someone shares something real.

Not polished.
Not rehearsed.
Just honest.

And you can feel it in the room.

Jaws begin to unclench.
A few gentle nods.
That almost inaudible exhale of relief.

Because what’s been sitting quietly inside one woman
is suddenly spoken out loud.

And others recognise it immediately.

Not because every story is the same.
But because the feelings underneath so often are.

The pressure.
The questioning.
The wondering about what comes next.

And in that moment,
something changes.

You’re no longer holding it on your own.

You’re sitting in a space
where you are seen,
understood
and not judged for the thoughts you carry.

Spaces like this don’t happen by accident.
They’re created with care.

And they’re felt deeply
when you step into them.

25/03/2026

For many women, the idea of joining a circle
raises a few recurring questions.

What if I don’t know anyone?
What if I don’t feel comfortable?
What if I don’t quite belong?

These thoughts don’t always get spoken out loud.
But they are there.

Especially in mid-life,
when every day is full
and stepping into something new
can feel like a big ask.

But what I’ve witnessed, time and time again,
is how quickly those concerns begin to soften.

Not because anything is forced.
Because the women who arrive
are often carrying the very same thoughts.

There’s a shared understanding
that settles into the space.

And slowly…
the uncertainty eases.

Conversation begins.
Connection builds.

And what once felt unfamiliar
starts to feel surprisingly natural.

You don’t have to arrive feeling confident.
You just have to arrive.

23/03/2026

There comes a point where the thought begins to return more often.

A quiet nudge when you least expect it.

Not loud.
Not urgent.
But persistent.

A sense that something needs to change.

A recognition that the way you’ve been holding everything,
might not be the way forward anymore.

You can’t always explain it.
But you feel it.

A pull towards space.
Towards conversation.
Towards something that feels more like you.

And although you might try to dismiss it…
that feeling is often worth paying attention to.

22/03/2026

When women first arrive to a circle,
the first few minutes are often still.

They sit down.
Take in the space.
Look around the room.

There’s a gentle settling that happens.

No rush to speak.
No pressure to share.

Just a moment to arrive.

To leave the outside world where it is.

Gradually, the room begins to soften.

Conversations start.
Voices become more relaxed.

And a quiet realisation begins to unfold.

This is a space where nothing needs to be performed.

Just honest conversation.

And the quiet comfort of being among women
who understand this season of life.

Spaces like this are rare.
And deeply needed.

18/03/2026

Women coming together in a sacred space is inspiring.

It becomes powerful when one woman chooses to voice what everyone else is thinking.

An admission.
A question about identity in mid-life.
A feeling that hasn’t been spoken before.

And suddenly heads begin to nod.

A quiet sigh moves around the room.

Because the thoughts we carry privately are often shared by far more women than we realise.

The exhaustion of holding everything together.
The wondering about what comes next.
The quiet reassessment of life that happens in this season.

Sometimes the greatest relief
isn’t having the answer.

It’s simply hearing someone else speak the thoughts
you believed were only yours.

16/03/2026

There’s a realisation that occurs for many women in mid-life.

We spend most of our lives responding to what needs us.

Work.
Family.
Teenagers.
Ageing parents.
Responsibilities that seem to multiply as the years go by.

We keep everything moving.
All the cogs turning.

But rarely do we get the space to stop and consider our own lives.

Not while answering questions.
Not while solving problems.
Not while holding everything together.

Just space to pause.

To notice what’s changing.
To reflect on what matters now.
To hear our own thoughts clearly again.

And often, that kind of space is exactly what we’ve been missing.

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East Branxton, NSW

Website

https://healthyvibeshv.com.au/

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