When was the last time you contributed to something greater than yourself.?

Even if it's just a smile as someones walking past, or being who you came here to be. ALL OF YOU, not just 50%. This impacts the world in greater ways than you can imagine and can really help the next generation also lean into what you have left behind.

Having a sense of contribution can be something people are looking for but at the best times don't really know that's what's missing.

When your self care stretches beyond you, you'll be surprised at how it all comes back around in the most unexpected ways, and your cup starts to overflow.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

How do you respond to chaos? How do you interact with situations and circumstances that appear out of your control.?

Today we talk about how in control you actually are in environments that look as if they are in control of you. It is easy to get caught up in the moment emotionally and mentally and allow it to feel as if you can't seperate yourself from chaos or busy times, but you actually can.

It is possible to take a moment and step out of the state of being reactive, and be present with calm awareness. Only you get to decide what you engage in, and everything is simply energy. There are ways to protect your energy and allow the chaos to be like water on a ducks back and slide right off.

Today we give some wonderful tools to use when you need to get through the storm of chaos and busy times.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

In this episode, we explore why clearing out your inbox is about so much more than productivity and the benefits for your self-care.

Your inbox can become a mental holding space — filled with unfinished conversations, unmade decisions, and constant background noise that keeps your nervous system in a reactive state.

This episode is an invitation to pause, reset, and reconnect with a sense of calm and control by gently clearing the digital clutter that quietly drains your energy.

Set a 10–15 minute timer and focus only on clearing what feels light and obvious — deleting junk, unsubscribing, or filing emails that no longer need your attention. When the timer ends, stop. Completion isn’t the goal — calm is.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

How do you continue to evolve, learn and grow?

Today we talk about the importance of personal growth and why it's necessary to extend yourself beyond your capabilities, in order to gain the reward of new skills that may be required for new seasons and who you are now, or becoming.

At any age it's important to have a learning attitude and develop new skills not only for brain health, but also to keep up with the world at it also evolves.

Can you find an area in your life where if you just had a little more knowledge and expertise how would that make things easier and or more enjoyable for you?

We encourage you not to not stop at road blocks and instead, move through them and treat them as an opportunities to learn and develop new skills.

This is a mindset and crucial to consider in order to maintain your self care as it evolves, and greatly contributes to lowering stress and anxiety through humble self emprovement.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

There are some acts that can really get in the way of our progress and self care.

Today we discuss some 3 key points that you can take away and if you really make an effort to be aware of them and limit these behaviours it can completely transform and change our life and it’s outcomes.

Tune in to find out what they are.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

In today’s episode, we’re slowing things down and coming back to ourselves with a simple but powerful three-question check-in. This practice is designed to help you recognise where you might be out of alignment, reconnect with what supports you, and take gentle action to bring your life back into balance.
These three questions are practical, grounding, and perfect for anyone feeling stretched, overwhelmed, or disconnected from their self-care. Take some time to answer these 3 questions

1. What area of my life feels out of balance right now?

This is your chance to pause and scan your life honestly.
Is it your physical health? Your emotional wellbeing? Your relationships? Your work-life boundaries? Your environment?
Often, we carry an underlying tension or heaviness without naming it — and once you identify the specific area that feels off, you create clarity.

2. What small thing have I let fall away that used to help me feel grounded or good?

Life gets busy, habits drift, and sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference.
Maybe you stopped walking in the mornings, journaling, drinking enough water, sitting in silence, or creating space for genuine connection.
This question brings your awareness back to the supportive practices you once relied on — the things that made you feel calm, centered, or connected.

3. What’s one gentle step I can take today to bring myself back into balance?

This is where intention becomes action.
And the key word here is gentle.
We’re not aiming for drastic changes or rigid routines — just one small, supportive step that meets you where you are.

We hope this helps you to slow down, reset and recognise some areas that may just need abit more TLC.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

Today we discuss how because we live in a tangible and intangible world, we also need to be aware of how they affect each other and also make sure we are looking after both.

We talk a lot about how the tangible is the "doing" and the intangible is the "being" energy. At times we can get stuck doing something because there is actually something intangible that needs to be shifted or looked at.

Perhaps you have goals and don't seem to keep them consistent enough to get the result you need? Is there a limiting belief that if addressed could change you're entire approach?

Or do you have great self worth and because of that, struggle to really see the point in maintain movement and exercise every week?

These are just some examples. We encourage you today, to reflect on how you balance your tangible self care and intangible self care? And let it be ok when you aren't doing as much, because there can be so much inner wiring shifting. And also not to get too comfortable and complacent in being either.

We just loved talking about this and highlighting the importance of both coexisting.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com

Today we talk about one of the most universal and versatile oils for health and beauty - Organic Castor Oil.

Castor oil is pressed from castor beans, the seed from the plant Ricinus Communis.

Castor oil has a long and fascinating history dating back to ancient civilizations. Its prominence can be traced to Egypt, India, and its adoption by the Greeks and Romans.

It is used for various purposes:

• Promoting hair growth and hair conditioning
• Joint health
• Supporting digestive function
• Treatment for constipation
• Moisturiser and cleanser
• Promote eyelash and eye brow growth
• Recommended for wound healing
• Enhance Liver detoxification

In this episode we share many different ways Castor oil can be used, including our own personal testimonies, and what to look for to make sure you are using the best quality castor oil.

At Grasses of Life NZ we are so grateful to be able to provide you Premium Castor oil that is Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade and is Hexane Free. As well as organic 2 & 7 piece castor oil packs that include a hot/cold pack, if you wish to concentrate it on specific areas for longer periods of time.

Just visit our website to find out more:

https://www.grassesoflife.co.nz/product/certified-organic-castor-oil-in-glass-hexane-free/

Apologies we were not able to attach our Castor Oil E-Book to the podcast notes. However feel free to reach out to Lauren at grassesoflifenz@gmail.com, reference the podcast, and she will happily send you a copy.

Castor oil is a game changer in beauty and health. Keep it in the bathroom, along with your first aid kit and work directly with the phenomenal powers of nature itself.

If you would like more support in this area you can connect with us via our websites or social media platforms.
Feel free to get in touch, share your thoughts and feedback, or ask any questions you have.

Katrina - katrina@katrinafovakis.com
Lauren - grassesoflifenz@gmail.com