Jodie.freeyourself

Jodie.freeyourself Jodie Baker | Holistic Counselling & Coaching, Reiki Healing, Deep Reset Massage, Intuitive Guidance & Tarot. But hiding from the truth couldn't last forever.

Based in Parkdale, Bayside Melbourne — helping women reconnect with themselves
📍 Parkdale VIC | 💻 Zoom Australia-wide Like many, my past has been filled with ugly moments and deep trauma. As a child, I faced sexual abuse, followed by toxic relationships where my partner's addiction became the catalyst for me leaving and stepping into the challenging role of a single mum to two young children. In

my late 20s, while juggling motherhood, I secretly struggled with debilitating panic attacks. Fearful of being seen as anything less than a strong, independent woman, I kept my suffering hidden. The weight of it all became unbearable, and I sought help to break free from the spiral I was in. I vividly remember going to my doctor, only to be told, "It’s all in your head." While that phrase stuck with me, I was left confused, with no tools or guidance on how to change what was happening inside me. Thankfully, fate intervened, and I found a healer who would shift my world in ways I never imagined. Over the next 20 years, I committed to peeling back the layers of pain and releasing the limiting beliefs that had held me hostage for so long. Each session, each breakthrough, helped me reclaim a part of myself that I had lost to trauma and fear. One of the greatest lessons I’ve learned is the importance of trusting my intuition and silencing the external noise. I stopped seeking validation or direction from others and began to recognise that the answers I needed were always within me. This realisation led me down a completely different path—the path I was always meant to walk. Suddenly, everything clicked. After a lifetime in the corporate world, I found the courage to leave that life behind. I embraced my journey fully, listening to my heart and soul, trusting that I was on the right path. And that journey has led me here—to a place where I can help others through their own healing, transformation, and empowerment. Now in my 50s, I am filled with gratitude for every part of my journey. I am finally living life by my own rules, continuing to grow, heal, and make the most of each day. And through my experiences, I’m here to guide others to do the same—to find peace, to release what no longer serves them, and to embrace the life they truly deserve.

Everyone is doing the best they can with what they know. That includes you.We're so quick to judge ourselves for things ...
07/08/2026

Everyone is doing the best they can with what they know. That includes you.

We're so quick to judge ourselves for things we didn't have the tools to do differently at the time.

The version of you who made that choice, said that thing, stayed too long, didn't have the awareness you have right now.

That's not an excuse. It's context.

Real change doesn't come from beating yourself up over the past. It comes from understanding it, then choosing differently now that you know better.

You were doing the best you could with what you knew then. So was everyone else in your story.

That doesn't mean it didn't hurt. It means you get to stop carrying it as a verdict on who you are. 🧡

3 things that actually build hope, not the "just stay positive" kind. Save this for the day you need it. 🧡
06/08/2026

3 things that actually build hope, not the "just stay positive" kind. Save this for the day you need it. 🧡

For years I thought if I tried harder, I'd stop repeating the same cycle. More willpower. More discipline. More "just ge...
05/08/2026

For years I thought if I tried harder, I'd stop repeating the same cycle. More willpower. More discipline. More "just get over it."
None of it worked. What I kept repeating was never about effort. It was about a moment, usually from way earlier, that never got resolved.
The real shift for me came from understanding why I reacted the way I did, not judging myself for it. Forgiving what happened, without excusing it. Learning to soothe the part of me that was still scared, instead of looking outside myself for it.
That's not weakness. That's the actual work.
If you've been trying to white-knuckle your way through the same thing for years, this might be why it hasn't shifted. 🤍

04/08/2026

I call this trauma stacking, and once I understood it in myself, it changed how I work with every woman who sits across from me now. Whole-body counselling meets you exactly where you're at. 🧡

We don't think twice about seeing someone for a sprained ankle.A racing mind at 2am? A heart that's been quietly breakin...
03/08/2026

We don't think twice about seeing someone for a sprained ankle.

A racing mind at 2am? A heart that's been quietly breaking for months? We're told to push through. Handle it. Get on with it.

Emotional pain deserves the same care as a physical injury. Not eventually. Now.

Healing doesn't have to feel heavy. It can grow through lightness and safety, instead of more intensity.

You're allowed to ask for help before it becomes an emergency. 🧡

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You might be wondering what I've been up to...Alongside my business, I've started working a bit more in the NDIS space a...
28/07/2026

You might be wondering what I've been up to...

Alongside my business, I've started working a bit more in the NDIS space and joined the beautiful team at Support Chain as a Psychosocial Recovery Coach.

I love this work. It's already making a difference: helping people build confidence, everyday skills, and the steadiness to make their own decisions again.

This sits right alongside everything else I do. Same belief, a different door: people finding their way back to themselves.

So if you're one of my clients, please know my private practice isn't going anywhere. Counselling, coaching, Reiki, tarot and Deep Reset Massage, all still here, all you need to do is contact me directly to book either online or at my Parkdale space.

If you notice a little less availability from me some weeks, that's why. 🤍

And if you know someone who could use a Psychosocial Recovery Coach, and has NDIS funding for this kind of support, please send them my way. Message me directly, or reach out to Support Chain. ☺️

Please join us in welcoming Jo to the Support Chain team in her new role as Psychosocial Recovery Coach.

Jo is passionate about supporting participants with psychosocial disability in their recovery journey, helping them build on their strengths, develop new skills, strengthen resilience and increase confidence in decision-making.

With a Diploma of Counselling and experience as a mental health support worker, Jo brings both knowledge and compassion to her role. We're excited to have her on the team and look forward to the positive impact she will make in the lives of our participants.

Welcome to the team Jo!

To learn more about Jo, call Support Chain on 0417 498 862 or fill out a referral form on our website at www.supportchain.com.au

25/07/2026
Ever feel stuck in your own head, going over the same thoughts on repeat? 🔮Sometimes the answer isn't more thinking, it'...
22/07/2026

Ever feel stuck in your own head, going over the same thoughts on repeat? 🔮

Sometimes the answer isn't more thinking, it's a different lens to see things through.

Tarot isn't about predicting the future. It's a tool for tapping into your own intuition and getting clarity on what you already know deep down.

Whether you're navigating a big decision, feeling unsure about a relationship, or just craving some clarity and direction, a reading can offer that gentle nudge in a new direction. 🧡

✨ Available in person, online, or by phone — whatever feels most comfortable for you.

DM me or check the link in bio to book your Intuitive Guidance Reading.

If your mind's been loud today and you're after a little clarity...Drop your name below and let's see what message finds...
14/07/2026

If your mind's been loud today and you're after a little clarity...

Drop your name below and let's see what message finds you today.

No overthinking it. Your name is enough.

I'll be working through them all day, so keep an eye out for yours. 🧡

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