Vania Dunn - Coach

20/11/2025

Not gonna break the internet. But here it is…

👉🏻 Not everyone is going to clap for you. Keep going anyway.

👉🏻 Loud supporters to your face aren’t necessarily loyal behind your back. Guard your heart and keep good boundaries.

👉🏻 When there is nothing to lose, every win is a reason for celebration. Enjoy the feeling.

👉🏻 You have incredible intuition and discernment to your environment. Don’t let anyone gaslight you otherwise.

👉🏻 Deep connection is important. Invest in friends where the connection brings life. Be ok with releasing those friendships that don’t.

👉🏻 Find joy from simple things and notice beauty in the everyday.

And if you are still reading, hi. I’ve missed being in this space, but also, I have had little to say. It’s been a season like that.

Anyone else feel the same? Big loves to you if you do. ✨

10/07/2025

I feel much of my life has been captivated by the pursuit of knowing Gods purpose for my life. I’m earnest in my belief in Gods word - Jeremiah 29:11 - that there is a plan and purpose for each and every persons life.

I believe it. It’s true.

But also, something is shifting in me.

What if I’ve misunderstood this whole plan and purpose thing? The thing I keep urging you all towards. (Sorry).

An idea that I’ve held for a while now, but has just sat in the background of my mind and heart.

A thought that’s moving more central in my mind and heart.

What if the idea that Gods purpose for me and my life hasn’t got anything to do with what I do or where I go or what my vocation is, but that centrally, it is simply that I know Him.

That I slow down enough to realise this.

That the rushing and doing might be all a part of numbing.

Instead of focusing on the fear that maybe I’ve made a wrong turn somewhere down the line and things aren’t turning out and just maybe I’ve missed the dramatic overriding God appointed purpose for my life, that in fact, I can just stop.

And just do the next. right. thing. - Is it enough?

Could I stop?

Could I just behold?

To Know and to be known?

I want to try.

Unpack it with me?

16/04/2025

When it comes to most things, I’m one to follow my heart and intuition — so hear me out…

There are so many of us out here — high-achieving, heart-led mums — juggling life, work, kids, and dreams. And most days? We’re doing a pretty good job… until we’re not.

I’m a coach. I’m a cheerleader for women. I hold space. I notice the things hiding in the gaps — the blind spots, the weight you’re carrying that you might not even realise is there.

But I also know how hard it can be to reach out for support. Maybe you pride yourself on doing it all. Maybe finances are tight. Or maybe you’re just unsure how coaching could actually help.

Still, my heart keeps pulling me back to this:

If the words on that graphic resonated with you…

✨ You want to prioritise what really matters and say no to what’s draining you.
✨ You’re craving peace, rest, space to pause.
✨ You need someone to walk with you and help peel back the layers so you can see the way forward…

Then this is for you.

A 60-minute 1:1 coaching session with me is normally $149 — but for the next 5 women who book, I’m offering it on a pay what you can basis.

No pressure. No judgment. Just support — where you are, as you are.

If this speaks to you, send me a message. I’d love to hold space for you.

Vans x

12/03/2025

I can’t tell you exactly why—maybe because my eldest baby is turning 21 next month (how did I get here?)—but I’ve been thinking a lot about younger me these past few days.

Specifically, 29-year-old me. The stay-at-home mama who intentionally put her physio career on the back burner to focus on her babies and home.

Born just 17 months apart, my first two babies were the greatest gift. Being their mama was a dream come true.

But wow, that season was hard. I remember the intensity of it—the “Groundhog Day” feeling, the long days and interrupted nights.

The desperation and confusion of knowing I was exactly where I wanted and needed to be… yet still longing for a break.

I look back now, and I feel sad. Sad that I can’t go back in time to just sit, laugh, and play with those two little girls. To tell them how precious, amazing, and loved they are.

To worry less about following all the “rules” I thought I had to and instead, trust my own intuition. But I also know how hard that is when you’re completely exhausted and tapped out.

I’m sorry that I didn’t live up to my own impossible expectations of being “the perfect mama.” I did my best. But oh, how I made mistakes.

And as I sit here writing this, I realize—29-year-old me needs my compassion. My love. She needs to know that perfection in motherhood is a myth. A lie.

She was doing it.

She worried about containing the mess, tackling the laundry pile, figuring out what was for dinner. But I want to remind her to worry less. That spaghetti on toast is just fine, and no one else knows (or cares) if the clothes in the drawers are folded or not.

I want to tell her it’s okay to collapse on the couch and just be with her babies. That the days may feel long, but the years truly are short.

She needs to know that her two eldest girls will grow into beautiful, independent, strong leaders—who will follow their dreams and forge their own paths.

That two more babies will come to complete the family. That together, the six of us will be imperfect, but deeply connected by love that cannot be broken.

That life won’t be easy—because struggle is part of being human.

…But she is stronger than she knows.

I want to wrap my arms around that 29-year-old version of me and whisper, You are enough. You always were.

She doesn’t need to carry the weight of trying to be perfect—just present. Just loving. Just real.

And if I could, I’d thank her. Thank her for showing up, for pouring her heart into those little lives, for embracing both the joy and the struggle. Because every exhausted bedtime story, every tear wiped, every deep breath taken in the middle of chaos—it all mattered.

And now, from where I stand, I see it so clearly: She was never failing. She was always growing.

And that? That is more than enough.

25/02/2025

It takes courage to do something new or to move in a new direction. Often the process of getting there takes a lot of back and forth because
➡️ there is uncertainty about the decision
➡️ there might be loss that comes with change
➡️ you just need an opportunity to real feel out the possibilities

I know all of this to be true personally. In 2015 I started a Pilates based business. I nurtured it, grew it, loved it and then after processing the future of it (for a good couple of years), in Dec 2023 I let it go, with love, so that I could move into a new phase.

It wasn't easy to do the letting go, but it was necessary to step into the next phase of my life.

If you are in a space like I was, where you are looking at your life, and not sure where you are headed right now, or you are facing some big questions, BUT you want clarity and direction, AND you are local to Karaka, Auckland, I want to invite you to join me this coming Friday 28th February.

PAUSE to PURPOSE Workshop is about carving out a couple of hours space for yourself, to join me and other women on a similar journey to consider the big picture of your life. Asking the question "What do I want my life to look like?"

In this small-group workshop, I’ll guide you through setting meaningful personal goals and give you the tools to break them down into a simple, achievable action plan.

📅 Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Arrive from 9:20 AM for coffee & connection)
📍 Location: Melba, Karaka, Auckland
👥 Limited to 10 spots, 5 spaces available.
❤️ Investment $37

I'm closing the door to bookings at midnight tonight (Wednesday 26th), so if you want a spot, now's the time to jump in.
https://vaniadunn.com/shop/pause-to-purpose-workshop click the link to book or pm me now and I'll get you sorted.

Don't miss this opportunity!

24/02/2025

PAUSE to PURPOSE Workshop is this Friday!

If you haven’t locked in your spot here’s 3 reasons why you should…

1. You’re tired, so anytime you get a break, you don’t have the energy to spend it on planning or setting goals for yourself. (Putting this in your diary would be an intentional and kind investment in your self-care).

2. You really sense a need to get out of chaos mode and find some clarity and calm (Spoiler alert - PAUSE to PURPOSE Workshop is planned to help you to exactly this).

3. You crave connection and two hours with other beautiful women who “get” you is exactly what you need to fill your cup. (And I’ll be there too 🤩).

Need to know more? Hit the link to book or send me a message. https://vaniadunn.com/shop/pause-to-purpose-workshop

Can’t wait to see you there
Vania x

Join the PAUSE TO PURPOSE workshop and turn your dreams into action! This small-group, faith-centered workshop will help you gain clarity, set meaningful goals, and create an actionable plan for success. Say goodbye to survival mode and step into a purpose-driven life. Limited spots available! 📍 ...

08/02/2025

Somewhere along the way, you got lost.

You’ve spent years pouring into others—your family, your work, your responsibilities.

But now, as the dust settles, you’re left wondering... Who am I beyond the roles I play? Where did my passion go? What do I truly want for myself?

If you’re feeling disconnected from the woman you used to be and longing for clarity, direction, and a renewed sense of purpose, this is for you.

PAUSE TO PURPOSE is a small-group, in-person workshop designed to help you press pause, reflect, and rediscover what truly lights you up.

It’s a chance to reconnect with yourself, gain clarity on what matters most, and create a simple, achievable action plan to move forward with confidence.

This Workshop Will Help You:
💡 Reconnect with who you are and what you truly want
🎯 Find direction and set meaningful, personal goals
🚀 Create momentum with an action plan that feels aligned and achievable
🤝 Feel supported in a space with other women who get it

Workshop Details:
📍 Location: Karaka, AUCKLAND
📅 Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM (Arrive from 9:20 AM for coffee & connection)
💰 Investment: $37

‼ Only 10 spots available!

This is for you if:
✨ You feel stuck and unsure of what’s next.
✨ You’re craving clarity, direction, and deeper connection to yourself and what you love.
✨ You’re ready to step out of autopilot and into a more intentional, fulfilling life.

🙅🏼‍♀️ It’s NOT for you if:
❌ You’re comfortable staying where you are.
❌ You’re not willing to carve out time for yourself.
❌ You don’t want to explore what’s truly possible for you.

If this speaks to your heart, comment below "PAUSE TO PURPOSE"—I’ll send you all the details, or hit the link now to book your spot - https://vaniadunn.com/shop/pause-to-purpose-workshop

It’s time to rediscover YOU.

Let’s make 2025 the year you find yourself again. ✨
Vans x❤

01/02/2025

Now that the “new year, new you” vibe is done, did you actually take time to create a plan to reach your goals?

Personally I love the energy that comes with new year. It’s a chance to reflect on what I want to change and what I want life to look like.

But all of that dreaming means nothing without a focused plan to achieve it and then getting serious (and disciplined) to actually put it in action.

I’ve set out three clear goals for myself in 2025.
1️⃣ is specific to my health
2️⃣ is specific to my business
3️⃣ a particular NZ walking track I want to conquer.

I’ve broken down each of these three goals to make an actionable clear plan towards my success.

I know from lived experience, that unless I intentionally plan otherwise, once the kids are back at school, sport starts up and work kicks in, the everyday chaos will ensue and autopilot aka (surviving) will take over.

I want more than survival mode 🤯 in 2025. And I want that for you too.

That’s why I want to invite you to join me for ‘PAUSE TO PURPOSE’.

‘PAUSE TO PURPOSE’ is a one off workshop for busy, often overwhelmed women who know the power of carving out time to plan for success.

In a small group setting we will go through my signature goal setting and action planning process to set and achieve meaningful personal goals.

You will leave with a sense of CLARITY and DIRECTION, having identified goals that are meaningful to you. You will feel MOTIVATED with a clear action plan to create movement and momentum to make it happen!

LOCATION: Melba, Karaka, Auckland
DATE: 28 February 2025
TIME: 9.30am - 11.30am
INVESTMENT - $37

✨ It’s FOR YOU if you KNOW in your heart that setting personal boundaries and being self-disciplined is ACTUALLY the fastest way to get where you want to be.

✨ It’s FOR YOU if you’ve been talking the talk, but you know talk’s cheap and you need a plan.

✨ It’s FOR YOU if you want to be inspired and lifted by being surrounded by other amazing women who also want a purpose-filled life.

🙅🏼‍♀️ If I have to convince you of the power of goal setting and creating a plan to get there, this is NOT for you.

🙅🏼‍♀️ If you are happy living day to day, this is NOT for you.

🙅🏼‍♀️ If the concept of self-discipline (with grace) turns you off, NOPE, NADA.

‼There are just 10 spots available.

So, if you know you need this and you want the finer details, comment below, OR hit the message button and tell me - "PAUSE TO PURPOSE". I'll send you through everything you need to know.

Let’s get it in 2025! ✨
Big love, Vans x

17/11/2024

Client success story 😍🙌🏻

It has been an honour to work with Linda intermittently over the past year to support her and ultimately hold space while she worked through the process to take wings into a new season.

Helping her to see situations with fresh perspective and find the solutions that worked best for her according to her values and life story.

If you want a second pair of eyes to help you get where you want to be - with your health or in your life - drop me a dm.

I’d be honoured to walk alongside you and help you get there.

Vania x

14/11/2024

After my last post - the one about sleep and cortisol (stress hormone) and oxytocin (love hormone) - I had a lightbulb moment 💡

Here it is…

💡 Eternal and Spiritual truths are mirrored in the physical.

💡 In the physical: Oxytocin beats Cortisol.
The hormone released when we experience love and connection has the power to silence our stress hormone cortisol, released when our SNS activates during experiences of fear and heightened stress.

💡 In the Eternal: God’s word says in 1 John 4:18 that when we know and experience God’s perfect love, fear is removed from the equation.

How cool is that!

What a master designer He is.

13/11/2024

It’s a known fact that oxytocin, often called the feel good or love hormone, helps to reduce the stress hormone cortisol in our bodies and lowers anxiety.

Personally, this year has been one of high stress. Various situations, and mostly completely out of my control.

This stress has affected me in many different ways including poor sleep.

I wake and toss and turn and my mind spins around and around over different scenarios, conversations, anxieties…

It’s frustrating and so, so tiring.

Two nights ago I awoke, once again, in the early hours.

Too much light.
Too much noise.
Too hot.
Too much spinning through my head.

I lay there and tried to get back to sleep. But it just wouldn’t come.

At about 4.20am I literally reached out.

I touched Reuben’s back. And in response he reached his hand over and took mine.

Exhale. I felt myself letting go.

That’s the last thing I remember until my alarm woke me at 6.30am.

That simple act of touch, love, connection triggered a release of Oxytocin, that calmed my anxiety, quieted my mind and allowed my body to relax back into sleep.

What a powerful experience and realisation.

Connection beats anxiety.

We really are made to love and be loved.

Powerful stuff.