I Love Me with Tamra Mercieca

63 Adversity: A Deeper Take On Why Sh*tty Things Happen.

If there’s one question I get asked all the time, it’s this: How do you always turn life’s messiest moments into something magical? How do you take setbacks, heartbreak, and straight up shitty situations… and somehow spin them into gold? Well…
 
That’s exactly what we’re diving into today on I Love Me The Podcast. Because let’s be real… Bad things happen, even to the best of us. But what if those challenges aren’t just random acts of misfortune? What if they’re actually doorways to something greater?
 
In this episode, I’ll be unpacking:
Why tough times show up in our lives…
What to do when everything feels like it’s falling apart…
And how to move forward in a way that feels empowering.
 
And to bring it all to life, I’ll be sharing a very personal story - one that really tested me - but led my family to where the grass is greener.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/07/02/ep-63-adversity-a-deeper-take-on-why-shtty-things-happen/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.39 When little Miss Fear drops round for a cuppa. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/11/27/ep-39-when-little-miss-fear-drops-round-for-a-cuppa/
 
Ep.40 The physiology of fear: How Our body responds to stress and fear. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/12/04/ep-40-the-physiology-of-fear-how-our-body-responds-to-stress-and-fear/
 
Ep.4 Meet your True Self. A journey to authenticity. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/28/ep-4-meet-your-true-self-a-journey-to-authenticity/
 
Remarkable Relationships program https://gettingnaked.com.au/remarkable-relationships/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

62 Leaning Into The Unknown: Where Life Truely Begins.

Let’s talk about the part of life we so often avoid - the uncertain, the unplanned, the uncomfortable... the unknown. While the unknown can feel unsettling, stir up every part of us that craves certainty, safety and control…
 
The truth is.. It’s only when we step into the unknown whole-heartedly, that we can experience growth, expansion, something new, and more aligned with who we are. For the most profound transformation happens when we’re willing to embrace the unknown.
 
In today’s episode on I Love Me The Podcast, I’ll be guiding you into a deeper relationship with the unknown - helping you see why it’s not only safe to lean in, but essential for your growth, your joy, and the beautiful life you are here to live.
 
So, let’s breathe together, soften our grip on certainty… and step with open hearts into the vastness of possibility.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/06/25/ep-62-leaning-into-the-unknown-where-life-truely-begins/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.3 Fill yourself up with love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/21/ep-3-fill-yourself-up-with-love-your-go-to-self-love-tool/
 
Ep.4 Meet your True Self. A journey to authenticity. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/28/ep-4-meet-your-true-self-a-journey-to-authenticity/
 
Ep.39 When little Miss Fear drops round for a cuppa. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/11/27/ep-39-when-little-miss-fear-drops-round-for-a-cuppa/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

61 Midnight Mind Chatter? Try This Sleep Hack Tonight.

After hearing last week’s episode, you’ve made the decision to start prioritising sleep. You’ve eased your bedtime back. You’re avoiding the late-night scrolls, putting the phone down, dimming the lights…
 
You’ve created a beautiful bedtime ritual. And you’re so ready for those eight hours of nourishing, healing, rejuvenating sleep.
 
But then…
 
You get into bed. Your body’s tired. But your mind? It decides it’s time to party! You’re suddenly thinking of emails you need to send, that awkward thing you said back in 2015, and whether or not you’re ever going to get to where you want in life.
 
And you just. can’t. sleep.
 
Sound familiar?
 
If so - then this episode on I Love Me The Podcast is for you, as I’m sharing one of my favourite practices to quiet a busy mind, so you can get the sleep you so very much deserve!
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/06/18/ep-61-midnight-mind-chatter-try-this-sleep-hack-tonight/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.49 Balance your mind and body with this simple breath practice. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/03/26/ep-49-balance-your-mind-and-body-with-this-simple-breath-practice/
 
Getting Naked Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Instagram Page https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

60 Sleep Like Your Life Depends On It: The Healing Power Of A 10pm Bedtime.

You know that 'ahhhhhh' feeling when you wake up after a seriously good night’s sleep? That magical unicorn of a morning when your eyes pop open before the alarm - or the kids - you stretch like a satisfied cat, and for a moment, you feel unstoppable.
 
Let’s be real. For most of us, that feeling is rare. We hustle through the day, crash late, and then wonder why we wake up groggy, moody, or feeling like we simply can’t function without caffeine.
 
Well… We all know sleep is important. That’s not news. But what a lot of people don’t realise, is that it’s not just how long you sleep that matters.It’s when you sleep.
 
Because the truth is, your body isn’t just ‘resting’ during the night. It’s healing. Repairing. Detoxing. Resetting your emotional baseline. And if you’re not asleep by a certain time… your body simply can’t do what it’s built to do.
 
In today’s episode on I Love Me The Podcast, we’re diving into the juicy truth about sleep timing, your liver's overnight magic trick, and why those late-night scroll sessions are messing with more than just your dreams.
 
If you want to feel vibrant, emotionally steady, and deeply nourished from the inside out, this episode is going to give you the permission - and the how - to make sleep your sacred superpower.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/06/11/ep-60-sleep-like-your-life-depends-on-it-the-healing-power-of-a-10pm-bedtime/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.55 The Self-Love Chemical Cocktail: The Science Behind Feeling Good. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/05/07/the-self-love-chemical-cocktail-the-science-behind-feeling-good/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

59 Keep Your Fire Burning: Winter Wisdom For Your Kidneys.

Are you someone who finds it hard to stay warm in winter?
Are you struggling with fertility or hormonal issues?
Do you often feel tired or depleted, especially as we head into the colder months?
 
Then grab a cup of ginger tea and your cosiest blanket, because today we’re diving into the wisdom of Winter - and more specifically, the magical, mysterious world of your Kidney Organ System.
 
Yep, your Kidneys aren’t just cute little bean-shaped things that filter your blood; they’re the powerhouse of your vitality, fertility, and longevity.
 
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, winter is ruled by the Kidney organ system, and it’s a time for slowing down, going inward, and preserving your precious life force - known as Essence, or Jing. And honestly, you want to preserve that Jing like it’s liquid gold.  Because it kinda is.
 
So today on I Love Me The Podcast, I’ll be walking you through:
What Jing and Essence actually are
Why your Kidneys are key to long, juicy health and fertility
The difference between internal and external cold (and how they mess with you)
And how to live your best Kidney-loving life this winter.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/06/04/ep-59-keep-your-fire-burning-winter-wisdom-for-your-kidneys/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.41 Chasing care around your head? Let’s meditate. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/12/11/ep-41-chasing-cars-around-your-head-lets-meditate/
 
Ep.20 Journaling. The cheapest therapy around. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/06/19/ep-20-journaling-the-cheapest-therapy-around/
 
Ep.39 When little Miss Fear drops round for a cuppa. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/11/27/ep-39-when-little-miss-fear-drops-round-for-a-cuppa/
 
Ep. 40 The physiology of fear: how our body responds to stress and fear. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/12/04/ep-40-the-physiology-of-fear-how-our-body-responds-to-stress-and-fear/
 
Sexual Self Course https://gettingnaked.com.au/sexual-self/
 
One-on-One Intensive https://gettingnaked.com.au/intensive/
 
Remarkable Relationships program https://gettingnaked.com.au/remarkable-relationships/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

58 The Portal Within: 3 Vital Truths About The Cervix.

How connected are you… to your cervix? Have you ever truly paused to consider this sacred, powerful part of your body?
 
Today on I Love Me The Podcast, we’re journeying into the heart of a woman - literally and energetically - by exploring the cervix. Because this isn’t just a part of your anatomy.
 
Your cervix is a portal. A powerful centre that not only influences your health and fertility, but also your capacity to give and receive love… and experience deep, soul-stirring pleasure.
 
In this episode on I Love Me The Podcast, I’ll be sharing what you might be doing that is causing the cervix to age prematurely, how the cervix is intimately connected to your heart space, and the simple ways you can begin to awaken her - so you can unlock full-body bliss.
 
And just a gentle heads up: I will be mentioning the Big 'O' word.  So if you’ve got little ones around, this might be an episode to save for a quiet moment alone. Ready to dive deep, literally? Let’s begin.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/05/28/ep-58-the-portal-within-3-vital-truths-about-the-cervix/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.46 Why your bra may not be your breast friend. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/03/05/ep-46-why-your-bra-may-not-be-your-breast-friend/
 
Natural Contraception article published in Nature And Health magazine in 2014. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2014/06/01/nature-and-health-magazine-sex-column/
 
Sexual Self Course https://gettingnaked.com.au/sexual-self/
 
Ep.15 Vulnerability; the cornerstone of self-love and deeper relationships. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/05/15/ep-15-vulnerability-the-cornerstone-of-self-love-and-deeper-relationships/
 
Yoga for the Vagina program: https://yogaforthevagina.com/
 
One-on-One Intensive https://gettingnaked.com.au/intensive/
 
Remarkable Relationships program https://gettingnaked.com.au/remarkable-relationships/
 
Pelvic Steam Therapy https://gettingnaked.com.au/pelvic-steam-therapy/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

57 Staying True To Yourself Inside An Intimate Relationship.

If there’s one thing that intimate relationships do exceptionally well, it’s holding up a mirror to who we are. They can be the most beautiful, heart-opening experiences, yet they can also challenge us in ways that nothing else can.
 
And the biggest challenge of all? Staying true to yourself while being deeply connected to someone else.
 
Today on I Love Me The Podcast, we’re exploring how to maintain your sense of self inside an intimate relationship. Because real love doesn’t mean losing yourself - it means bringing your full, authentic self to the table, every single day.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/05/21/ep-57-staying-true-to-yourself-inside-an-intimate-relationship/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.4 Meet your True Self. A journey to authenticity. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/28/ep-4-meet-your-true-self-a-journey-to-authenticity/
 
Ep.3 Fill yourself up with love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/21/ep-3-fill-yourself-up-with-love-your-go-to-self-love-tool/
 
Ep.12 How dating myself led to my Prince! https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/04/24/ep-12-how-dating-myself-led-me-to-my-prince/
 
Ep.15 Vulnerability; the cornerstone of self-love and deeper relationships. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/05/15/ep-15-vulnerability-the-cornerstone-of-self-love-and-deeper-relationships/
 
Remarkable Relationships program https://gettingnaked.com.au/remarkable-relationships/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

56 Upgrade Your Environment, Upgrade Your Life.

It’s often said that we become like the people we spend the most time with… and in my experience this is true…
 
But it’s not just the people - it’s everything around us. The books we read. The content we absorb while online. The conversations we engage with. The spaces we work and live in.
 
Our environment is either lifting us up, or holding us back. And the wildest past? Most of us don’t even realise it!
 
That’s why on today’s episode of I Love Me The Podcast, we’ll be exploring how you can tweak your environment for success and greater self-love:
 
- How to surround yourself with people who expand you into your potential…
- Why your physical space influences your mindset more than you might think…
- And how small shifts - like the content you consume and the habits you build - can create massive change in your life.
 
For when you change your environment, you change your reality.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/05/14/ep-56-upgrade-your-environment-upgrade-your-life/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.2 Programmed for love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/14/e2-programmed-for-love/
 
Ep.17 Are you comfy sitting in your comfort zone? https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/05/29/ep-17-are-you-comfy-sitting-in-your-comfort-zone/
 
Ep.13 It’s time to edit your self-talk. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/05/01/ep-13-its-time-to-edit-your-self-talk/
 
Remarkable Relationships program https://gettingnaked.com.au/remarkable-relationships/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Favourite self-love practices:
 
Ep.3 Fill yourself up with love https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/02/21/ep-3-fill-yourself-up-with-love-your-go-to-self-love-tool/
 
Ep.7 Use your relationship to grow your self-love. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/03/20/ep-7-use-your-relationships-to-grow-your-self-love/
 
Ep.20 Journaling. The cheapest therapy around. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/06/19/ep-20-journaling-the-cheapest-therapy-around/
 
Ep.31 Get rid of anxiety in 2-minutes flat! https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/10/02/ep-31-get-rid-of-anxiety-in-2-minutes-flat/
 
Ep.49 Balance your mind and body with this simple breath practice. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/03/26/ep-49-balance-your-mind-and-body-with-this-simple-breath-practice/
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

55 The Self-Love Chemical Cocktail: The Science Behind Feeling Good!

What if I told you that self-love isn’t just a mindset - but a chemical response happening inside your body, right now? Dopamine. Oxytocin. Serotonin. Endorphins.
 
These aren’t just fancy science words - they’re the feel-good ‘dream team’ - the chemicals that light you up from the inside out. The chemicals we want our body producing to support us in feeling all loved up.
 
Problem is… Most of us wait for something outside of us to trigger the release of these chemicals; a compliment, a hug, a win…
 
But what if I told you that you can create these chemicals on demand? What if you could hack your brain to feel more love, more joy and more connection - without waiting for life to hand it to you?
 
Today on I Love Me The Podcast, we’re diving into the science of self-love. You’ll learn how these powerful chemicals work, why they matter, and - most importantly - how to activate them naturally to feel amazing anytime, anywhere.
 
So if you’re ready to mix up your own self-love cocktail, then let’s go.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/05/07/the-self-love-chemical-cocktail-the-science-behind-feeling-good/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
Ep.45 Self-massage. The healing power of loving touch. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/02/26/ep45-self-massage-the-healing-power-of-loving-touch/
 
Ep.41 Chasing care around your head? Let’s meditate. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/12/11/ep-41-chasing-cars-around-your-head-lets-meditate/
 
Ep.32 Bye bye blues. My journey out of depression… https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/10/09/ep-32-bye-bye-blues-my-journey-out-of-depression/
 
Ep.29 Could practising gratitude make you a happier person? https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/09/18/ep-29-could-practising-gratitude-make-you-a-happier-person/
 
Ep.49 Balance your mind and body with this simple breath practice. https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/03/26/ep-49-balance-your-mind-and-body-with-this-simple-breath-practice/
 
Ep.33 Could laughter be the medicine you need right now? https://gettingnaked.com.au/2024/10/16/could-laughter-be-the-medicine-you-need-right-now/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.

54 From Self To World: A Loving-Kindness Meditation For All Beings.

Imagine a world where love flows freely - between friends, strangers, even those we disagree with. A world where kindness isn’t just an idea, but a way of being. Sounds pretty magical, right? Well…
 
Today on I Love Me The Podcast, I invite you to help make that vision a reality - one breath, one thought, one heartfelt intention at a time. Yes, today I’m sharing with you the powerful Loving-Kindness Meditation. A practice that starts with love for yourself, and radiates that love out to embrace all the people and creatures around you.
 
So please, take a short break from what you’re doing, so you can follow along to this beautiful meditation, and we can create a more loving, heart-led world, together.
 
Take a peek at the full episode show notes (and resources I refer to in the show) here:
 
https://gettingnaked.com.au/2025/04/30/ep-54-from-self-to-world-a-loving-kindness-meditation-for-all-beings/
 
About me…
 
My name is Tamra Mercieca and I’ve been studying and teaching self-love worldwide for 20+ years now. In 2011 I launched my online school Getting Naked where I offer programs to help people strip off the stories and childhood conditioning, so they can fall in love with themselves.
 
While I go by many labels - mumma, wife, tea lover, drummer - professionally I’m known as a Self-Love Therapist, Writer and Women’s Pelvic Health Guide, qualified in over a dozen physical and mental health modalities. I’m the author of two books, have been published in dozens of print and online publications, appeared on TV many times, and love to share the teachings of self-love at yoga and spirituality festivals.
 
Personally, my journey began when I worked out how to overcome suicidal depression and anxiety (and get off my meds). I then went on to create a ten-session program where I now help others do the same. If you’d like to read my full love story and bio - including all my credentials - head to https://gettingnaked.com.au/tamra/
 
Resources…
 
World Global Love Day: https://www.thelovefoundation.com/globalloveday/
 
The Way of Self-Love course https://gettingnaked.com.au/the-way-of-self-love/
 
Just One Tree https://www.justonetree.life/ A percentage of profits from all programs sold go to the not-for-profit organisation Just One Tree, so they can plant trees on our behalf.
 
Contact…
 
Website: https://gettingnaked.com.au/ 
 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gettingnaked/
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RelationshipQueen/
 
Music written by Tamra Mercieca and Grey Milton. Performed by Xani Kolac and Grey Milton.