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The countdown is on - we go to India in less than 3 weeks!

In this episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I’m taking you behind the scenes as we prepare to spend two and a half months away as a family, with India as our base, a visit to Nepal and an unexpected Bali stopover along the way.

India is my favourite country in the world, and after 18 visits, this will be my longest stay yet. But taking my husband and son along, preparing our home for short-term guests and keeping my businesses running brings a whole new...

Have you ever wanted to do something so much that you pushed through, even when you had nothing left in the tank?

I feel like I'm learning the TRUE meaning of capacity now.

That was me on my recent trip to the USA with Finn. Recovering from influenza, navigating long-haul travel with a 5 year old and spending time with my much-loved 103-year-old cousin brought some big lessons about capacity.

A definition shared with me earlier this year finally hit home: capacity is desire and resources. You might have the want and the desire to do something, but do you...

Retreat Me Happy: Bringing the world of retreats together.

Retreats have been a huge part of my life and business, and now I’m taking that love in a new direction!

In this episode, I’m introducing you to Retreat Me Happy, an established retreat directory that I became the owner of in August 2025. I share how this opportunity came about, why it fits so beautifully alongside my existing business Rest & Receive, and my vision for connecting the retreat industry around the world.

Because retreats come in so many forms. Business, wellness, writing, family, couples, spiritual and so much more....

⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses domestic violence, violence against women, sexual assault, alleged gang rape, coercive control, bullying and violence involving children.

I woke up angry, and I needed to use my voice. It feels like we are seeing story after story after story — Sam Wood, the recent Sydney Swans allegations, another domestic violence case here on the Gold Coast, and the horrific allegations surrounding Cornell University. Some of it is almost impossible to comprehend. But we cannot let that overwhelm turn into silence. In this episode, I talk about why we need to speak up, why we...

Perseverance: the quality of continuing to try and achieve a goal despite facing difficulties, delays, or failures

After nearly two weeks of influenza A and a secondary infection, I’m slowly finding my way back to myself.

Being this unwell affected far more than my body. Without the connection, movement, food, scents and everyday pleasures that usually lift me, I found myself in some incredibly difficult mental spirals. It gave me an even deeper appreciation for anyone living with chronic or life-altering illness and searching for the tiniest glimmers of light.

The word that keeps meeting me through all of this...

What happens when you give a big idea the space to be spoken out loud?

In this episode of The Emma Lovell Show, I’m joined by my brilliant client, friend and colleague Annie Reid, an author, design journalist, copywriter and founder of Atrium Media and House Music.

Annie has written and collaborated on 12 published books, with a career spanning architecture, interiors, property, sustainability and business.

We talk about her creative career, the evolution of Atrium Media, and how conversations on our retreat in India helped Annie find the confidence to bring an ambitious idea she’d been carrying to life....

What have you done, experienced, changed or overcome in the past year that deserves to be celebrated?

In this special birthday episode, I’m sharing 39 things I’m celebrating at 39. Some are big, tangible milestones, including publishing A Life of Magic, buying Retreat Me Happy, reaching 80 countries and preparing to move my family to India. Others are quieter achievements, like holding my boundaries, letting go of relationships that no longer serve me, returning to morning walks and becoming more comfortable with who I am.

I also reflect on the passing of the incomparable Dolly Parton and the lessons she...

I bought a business.

Actually, I bought it almost a year ago …and today I can finally tell you about it.

Meet Retreat Me Happy, a global retreat discovery and industry platform bringing together retreat guests, hosts, venues and suppliers.

In this very spontaneous (and very fast!) episode, I'm sharing the story of how Retreat Me Happy came into my world, why I knew almost immediately that I wanted to buy it, and why I then spent nearly a year quietly holding the business before I was ready to bring it properly to life.

I talk about becoming the custodian...

We’re moving to India!

After months of planning, conversations and figuring out the logistics, I’m finally sharing the full story behind our family’s decision to spend three months living, working and travelling throughout India.

In this episode, I answer the questions everyone has been asking:
✨What will Mathew do about work?
✨What about Finn’s school?
✨How will I run my business?
✨And what are we doing with our home and our beloved cat, T’Challa?

I also share some exciting changes happening within my businesses, including the repositioning of Rest & Receive, the growth of my retreat consulting work, plans for...

Have you ever wondered why certain things come naturally to you, why you keep repeating the same patterns, or why some seasons of life feel completely out of alignment?

In this episode, I'm joined by soul alignment coach and professional astrologer **Anne Marie Grace** for a fascinating conversation about astrology, Human Design, Gene Keys and the power of understanding your unique blueprint.

We first connected through SourceBottle when Anne Marie was looking for people who had never experienced an astrology reading before. After my own reading, I knew I had to invite her onto the podcast.

Together we explore:

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