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Selfdom

Dominique Elissa 194 Episodes Sep 16, 2026

Selfdom is a personal development podcast hosted by Dominique Elissa, exploring the meaning of self and the journey of self-discovery. Elissa shares her own life experiences, discussing how adversity and unavoidable change can lead to personal growth. The show aims to inspire listeners to live their best lives and remind them that they are not alone in their struggles. Episodes likely blend personal storytelling with practical advice for overcoming challenges and embracing change.

Episodes

10 Things Pregnancy Taught Me About Health, Happiness & Letting Go of Perfection
10 Things Pregnancy Taught Me About Health, Happiness & Letting Go of Perfection Sep 16, 2026 1274 As I near the end of my pregnancy, I’m sharing 10 of the biggest lessons the past nine months have taught me, and surprisingly, most of them have very little to do with pregnancy. From redefining what it actually means to be “healthy” and letting go of perfection, to learning to slow down, ask for help, prioritise sleep and move my body without aesthetics being the goal, pregnancy has completely c
The Truth About Newborn Sleep & The Postpartum Advice Every Mum Needs with Dr. Golly  | Next Self
The Truth About Newborn Sleep & The Postpartum Advice Every Mum Needs with Dr. Golly | Next Self Sep 15, 2026 3210 Bringing home a newborn can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to sleep. In this episode, paediatrician Dr Daniel Golshevsky (Dr Golly) shares the number one thing every new parent should know before their baby arrives, practical newborn sleep hacks that actually work, and how to build healthy sleep habits without fear or unrealistic expectations. We also dive into why putting the mother
Why I’m Not Making a Birth Plan + Preparing for Baby | Selfdom Ep. 135
Why I’m Not Making a Birth Plan + Preparing for Baby | Selfdom Ep. 135 Sep 13, 2026 1535 I’m officially 35 weeks pregnant, and things are starting to feel very real! In this solo episode, I’m sitting down for a big pregnancy Q&A and life update as we enter the final few weeks before Baby Bull arrives. I’m sharing everything from our baby shower and why we chose meaningful keepsakes over traditional games, to my iron infusion, nesting mode and turning our house upside down getting rea
Balancing a Successful Podcast & Motherhood with Erika De Pellegrin | Selfdom Ep. 134
Balancing a Successful Podcast & Motherhood with Erika De Pellegrin | Selfdom Ep. 134 Sep 6, 2026 3146 Erika De Pellegrin, founder and host of The Balance Theory, joins me to chat about her journey from a lawyer to building one of Australia’s leading wellness podcasts. We dive into how she started and grew The Balance Theory, the realities of building a successful podcast and personal brand, and the lessons she’s learnt along the way. We also explore motherhood, ambition, identity, comparison and h
Seed Oils, Gut Sensitivities & Why You Can’t Stop Craving Junk Food with Lyndi Cohen
Seed Oils, Gut Sensitivities & Why You Can’t Stop Craving Junk Food with Lyndi Cohen Sep 2, 2026 787 In this Q&A episode, dietitian and The Nude Nutritionist Lyndi Cohen is back to answer your biggest questions about food and nutrition. We chat about why resisting junk food can sometimes make you want it even more, what to do when you feel like everything upsets your gut, whether seed oils really deserve their bad reputation, and how to navigate all the conflicting nutrition advice online. If yo
Is Wellness Culture the New Diet Culture? Intuitive Eating with Lyndi Cohen | Selfdom Ep. 133
Is Wellness Culture the New Diet Culture? Intuitive Eating with Lyndi Cohen | Selfdom Ep. 133 Aug 30, 2026 3008 Is wellness culture actually making us healthier, or is it just diet culture in disguise? In this episode of Selfdom, I sit down with dietitian Lyndi Cohen, also known as The Nude Nutritionist, to unpack our increasingly complicated relationship with food, weight and our bodies. We talk about binge and emotional eating, food noise, intuitive eating and why trying to eat “perfectly” can sometimes l
IVF, Postpartum & Finding Motivation with Tasha Franken
IVF, Postpartum & Finding Motivation with Tasha Franken Aug 26, 2026 710 In this community Q&A, Tasha Franken answers your questions on IVF, body image, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, knowing when to rest versus when to push yourself, and how to build a healthier relationship with movement through every season of life. Use code PODCAST for a free month of T — F Studio T — F Studio (http://www.tashafranken.tv/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=podcast&plan=monthly) Co
How Modelling & Motherhood Changed Tasha Franken's Relationship with Her Body | Selfdom Ep. 132
How Modelling & Motherhood Changed Tasha Franken's Relationship with Her Body | Selfdom Ep. 132 Aug 23, 2026 2654 What happens when your career is built around your body, and then motherhood changes it forever? In this episode, I'm joined by Tasha Franken, founder of TF Studio, to talk about her journey from modelling to building one of the world's leading online Pilates platforms. We explore how her relationship with movement and body image has evolved, how pregnancy and motherhood reshaped her perspective o
Business Advice with Samantha Wills
Business Advice with Samantha Wills Aug 19, 2026 699 Whether you're building your first business or scaling your next one, this quick-fire episode is packed with practical advice from one of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs. Samantha Wills shares the best business advice she's ever received, the biggest mistakes first-time founders make, when to back yourself, how to know when it's time to pivot, what she would do differently if she starte
Starting Over After Success with Samantha Wills | Selfdom Ep.131
Starting Over After Success with Samantha Wills | Selfdom Ep.131 Aug 16, 2026 2903 There can be so much pressure to have your life figured out by the time you're 30. To choose the right career, keep climbing the ladder and never look back. But what happens when the life you've worked so hard to build no longer feels aligned? In today's episode, I'm joined by entrepreneur, bestselling author and speaker Samantha Wills. After building one of Australia's most successful jewellery
What I Eat in a Day, Social Media Growth & Healthy Habits | Community Q&A
What I Eat in a Day, Social Media Growth & Healthy Habits | Community Q&A Aug 12, 2026 1060 This week I'm answering your questions on wellness, healthy habits, content creation and business. We chat about why I share What I Eat in a Day videos, my favourite healthy lunch ideas, how I stay active while travelling, and the books I've been loving lately. I also share the biggest lessons I've learnt from building a platform over the past decade,, my dream Walk Club collaboration, and answer
Pregnancy Q&A: Grief, Body Image, Birth Prep & Motherhood | Selfdom Ep. 130
Pregnancy Q&A: Grief, Body Image, Birth Prep & Motherhood | Selfdom Ep. 130 Aug 9, 2026 1453 In today’s episode, I'm answering your pregnancy and motherhood questions. We chat about navigating pregnancy while grieving the loss of my mum, the resources that have helped me prepare for birth, my thoughts on breastfeeding, how my workouts and diet have changed during pregnancy, and how I've been protecting my mental health while my body changes. I also share why I haven't weighed myself throu

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