Episode:Â 16
The 7 Doctors That Brought Us Back to Ourselves
With Layne Beachley and Tess Brouwer
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What if improving your energy, clarity, and wellbeing did not require an overhaul of your life?
In this practical and energising episode, Layne and Tess introduce the framework that has quietly shaped their health, resilience, and performance for years: The Seven Doctors.
This conversation is a reset. Not a hustle. Not a glow up. A return to the basics that actually work.
Layne shares how these simple, accessible tools became her personal prescription to vitality after winning six consecutive world titles. Tess reflects on how the same principles supported her through depletion, injury, menopause, motherhood, and rebuilding energy from the ground up.
Together, they walk through each of the Seven Doctors and explain why modern wellbeing has become overcomplicated, why discipline without self connection leads to burnout, and why feeling better is the real motivator for lasting change.
This episode is an invitation to stop outsourcing your wellbeing and start prioritising yourself again.
What you will learn
- Why simple habits outperform extreme wellness protocols
- How the Seven Doctors support energy, clarity, focus, and emotional regulation
- Why feeling better, not discipline, drives sustainable habits
- How hydration, movement, nutrition, sunshine, laughter, rest, and journaling work together
- Why self care begins with believing you are worthy of it
- How habit stacking creates long term change without overwhelm
5 Key takeaways
- Wellbeing Does Not Require a Life Overhaul One of the strongest messages in this episode is that health and wellbeing do not come from extreme routines or total reinvention. Sustainable change is built through simple, repeatable actions that fit into real life. Consistency beats intensity every time.
- Feeling Better Is What Creates Momentum The episode reinforces that motivation does not come from discipline alone. It comes from noticing how something makes you feel. When a habit creates clarity, calm, or energy, that feeling becomes the reason you keep going. Without that emotional connection, even the best intentions fade.
- Change Works Best as a System, Not a Single Fix Rather than relying on one habit to do all the heavy lifting, the conversation highlights the power of integration. When supportive behaviours work together, they reinforce each other and create flow. This is how small changes compound into meaningful transformation.
- Awareness Comes Before Improvement Instead of judging yourself or trying to fix everything at once, the episode encourages honest self assessment. Knowing where you are right now creates a starting point. From there, you choose one area to focus on and build forward without guilt or pressure.
- Prioritising Yourself Is a Statement of Worth At the heart of the episode is a deeper truth: self care only sticks when you believe you deserve it. When you prioritise your wellbeing, you are sending a message to yourself and the world that you are worthy of care, energy, and support. That belief is where real change begins.
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Disclaimer
The A Wake Up Call podcast is created for general informational, educational, and inspirational purposes only. The stories, tools, and insights shared are designed to support your wellbeing journey - not to replace professional medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice. In fact, we believe therapy is non-negotiable in life.
If you’re experiencing a medical or mental health condition, please seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional. Never ignore or delay seeking professional advice because of something you’ve heard on this podcast.
Your wellbeing matters. Take care of yourself, stay curious, and remember the real wake-up call is listening to what your body and mind are trying to tell you.
