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Soul Sunshine
What does it mean to become who we truly are? Soul Sunshine is an intimate podcast hosted by Sylvia Mather - creative producer, interviewer and conscious storyteller - exploring becoming and the stories that shape us. Through honest, emotionally layered conversations, Sylvia sits down with founders, creatives, leaders and seekers who are building, evolving and navigating the complexities of being human. Together they explore the turning points, doubts, awakenings and inner shifts that shape who we become, both personally and in the world. This isn’t about surface success. It’s about evolution. Each episode dives into the human experience behind growth, impact and spiritual expansion and the courage it takes to live the story you’re here to embody. Because becoming is a lifelong unfolding. For more insights & stories follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life
Soul Sunshine
#035_Finding Light after Loss - A Journey through Grief and Healing towards Growth and Purpose with Nicky Kiel
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In this deeply moving episode, I sat down with the beautiful Nicky Kiel @nicky.kiel of Kiel x VRTUS @kiel.pilates to talk about love, loss, healing and the power of movement and meaning.
Nicky’s story is as heartbreaking as it is empowering. After a high-flying career in marketing and welcoming her first child, Axel, her life changed forever with one unexpected phone call: her beloved mum had taken her own life. What followed was a year of navigating grief, shock and survival while also being pregnant with her daughter, Imogen.
This conversation is an honest and soul-stirring look at how we move through pain, how trauma cracks us open and how healing isn’t linear but always possible.
In this episode, we explore:
✨ Nicky’s journey from corporate marketing to conscious movement
✨ Navigating the unimaginable, losing her mum to suicide
✨ Coping with deep grief while preparing to welcome new life
✨ The healing power of Pilates and mindful movement
✨ A powerful spiritual awakening through a Medium
✨ How her studio Kiel x Vrtus became a space of community and transformation
✨ The role of sound baths, EFT and other alternative healing modalities
✨ How physical movement supports mental well-being
✨ Creating balance and flexibility as a mother, businesswoman and healer
✨ Encouragement to stay open to your own unique healing path
Nicky is a radiant soul, and her courage to share so openly is a gift and will hopefully support others on their journey.
Now streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify – link in bio. If this episode resonates, please subscribe, share and help spread the Sunshine.
For more insights, please follow me on Instagram under @soulsunshine.life
May this episode support you on your journey and bring comfort, inspiration and a little sunshine to your soul ☀️
Thank you for listening.
xx Sylvia
Episode Resources:
Nicky Kiel Instagram: @nicky.kiel
Kiel x VRTUS Instagram: @kiel.pilates
VRTUS Instagram: @vrtusbondi
Kiel x VRTUS Website: https://www.kielxvrtus.com.au/
