But Honestly Though

Two spinal flow practitioners chat honestly about the nervous system as the body’s master controller, how daily stress gets stored in the spine, and a simple at-home test to check regulation. They explain the seven spinal gateways, how blockages affect sleep, digestion, mood and relationships, and share real client stories.
Listeners learn how spinal flow sessions gently retrain the nervous system, the emotional and physical benefits people experience, and where to find a practitioner if they want to try it for themselves.
Find us:Makayla McIntosh | Metanoia Spinal Flow, Toowoomba/Darling DownsWebsite: www.metanoiaspinalflow.com.auInstagram: instagram.com/metanoia_spinalflow/
Stacey Watson| Embrace Spinal Flow, Gympie/Sunshine CoastWebsite: www.embracespinalflow.com.au/ Instagram:  instagram.com/embracespinalflow/
Curious about Spinal Flow?Learn about the Spinal Flow Technique and find a certified practitioner near you: spinalflowtechnique.comDisclaimer
This episode is for general education and information only (and a bit of real-life conversation), and is not medical, psychological, or personalised health advice.
Makayla and Stacey are Spinal Flow practitioners and, in Queensland, are unregistered health practitioners, governed by the Office of the Health Ombudsman (Queensland) and the National Code of Conduct for healthcare workers.
The Podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your GP or other qualified health professional for your personal situation.
Any personal stories or examples are individual experiences only and not a guarantee of outcomes.
Spinal Flow is a complementary wellness approach, not a medical treatment, and it does not replace clinical care.
Any studies, resources, or third‑party links we mention are shared for information only and may not be complete or up to date.

But Honestly Though is a candid conversation between two Spinal Flow practitioners who juggle six kids and the constant "list" that keeps family life running. In this episode they laugh and commiserate over the invisible load -the mental labour of remembering, planning and doing - sharing real anecdotes about permission slips, birthday planning, household chores and the small rituals they use to feel prepared.
They talk about the cost of carrying the list: lost self-care, guilt, resentment and the pressure to do it all. The hosts also discuss teaching independence, delegating tasks, and making space for moments that recharge them. Warm, honest and relatable, the episode validates the unseen work behind family life and offers encouragement to share the load.
Find us:Makayla McIntosh | Metanoia Spinal Flow, Toowoomba/Darling DownsWebsite: www.metanoiaspinalflow.com.auInstagram: instagram.com/metanoia_spinalflow/
Stacey Watson| Embrace Spinal Flow, Gympie/Sunshine CoastWebsite: www.embracespinalflow.com.au/ Instagram:  instagram.com/embracespinalflow/
Curious about Spinal Flow?Learn about the Spinal Flow Technique and find a certified practitioner near you: spinalflowtechnique.comDisclaimer
This episode is for general education and information only (and a bit of real-life conversation), and is not medical, psychological, or personalised health advice.
Makayla and Stacey are Spinal Flow practitioners and, in Queensland, are unregistered health practitioners, governed by the Office of the Health Ombudsman (Queensland) and the National Code of Conduct for healthcare workers.
The Podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your GP or other qualified health professional for your personal situation.
Any personal stories or examples are individual experiences only and not a guarantee of outcomes.
Spinal Flow is a complementary wellness approach, not a medical treatment, and it does not replace clinical care.
Any studies, resources, or third‑party links we mention are shared for information only and may not be complete or up to date.

But Honestly Though is a podcast by two Spinal Flow practitioners who have candid conversations about motherhood, women's health and intuition. In this episode they use the story of the matriarch elephant to explore innate wisdom, personal postpartum experiences, and the importance of trusting bodily signals.
Sharing real stories about sleep struggles, thyroid issues, ageing and leadership, they encourage women to reclaim confidence, practice self-care, and listen to their bodies as a source of guidance through life's transitions.
Find us:Makayla McIntosh | Metanoia Spinal Flow, Toowoomba/Darling DownsWebsite: www.metanoiaspinalflow.com.auInstagram: instagram.com/metanoia_spinalflow/
Stacey Watson| Embrace Spinal Flow, Gympie/Sunshine CoastWebsite: www.embracespinalflow.com.au/ Instagram:  instagram.com/embracespinalflow/
Curious about Spinal Flow?Learn about the Spinal Flow Technique and find a certified practitioner near you: spinalflowtechnique.comDisclaimer
This episode is for general education and information only (and a bit of real-life conversation), and is not medical, psychological, or personalised health advice.
Makayla and Stacey are Spinal Flow practitioners and, in Queensland, are unregistered health practitioners, governed by the Office of the Health Ombudsman (Queensland) and the National Code of Conduct for healthcare workers.
The Podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your GP or other qualified health professional for your personal situation.
Any personal stories or examples are individual experiences only and not a guarantee of outcomes.
Spinal Flow is a complementary wellness approach, not a medical treatment, and it does not replace clinical care.
Any studies, resources, or third‑party links we mention are shared for information only and may not be complete or up to date.

In this episode, Makayla and Stacey discuss how many women unknowingly live in survival mode, experiencing constant tiredness, anxiety, brain fog, pain, poor sleep and digestive issues. They explain how chronic stress affects hormones, breathing and spinal flow, and why these symptoms are often normalised.
They share practical insights - like listening to bodily signals, closing stress loops, adjusting habits (caffeine, breathing, movement) and seeking appropriate help - to begin shifting from surviving to thriving.The 7 Gateways of the Spine
If this episode resonated, send it to a friend who needs it.
Find us:Makayla McIntosh | Metanoia Spinal Flow, Toowoomba/Darling DownsWebsite: www.metanoiaspinalflow.com.auInstagram: instagram.com/metanoia_spinalflow/
Stacey Watson| Embrace Spinal Flow, Gympie/Sunshine CoastWebsite: www.embracespinalflow.com.au/ Instagram:  instagram.com/embracespinalflow/
Curious about Spinal Flow?Learn about the Spinal Flow Technique and find a certified practitioner near you: spinalflowtechnique.comDisclaimer
This episode is for general education and information only (and a bit of real-life conversation), and is not medical, psychological, or personalised health advice.
Makayla and Stacey are Spinal Flow practitioners and, in Queensland, are unregistered health practitioners, governed by the Office of the Health Ombudsman (Queensland) and the National Code of Conduct for healthcare workers.
The Podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your GP or other qualified health professional for your personal situation.
Any personal stories or examples are individual experiences only and not a guarantee of outcomes.
Spinal Flow is a complementary wellness approach, not a medical treatment, and it does not replace clinical care.
Any studies, resources, or third‑party links we mention are shared for information only and may not be complete or up to date.

Welcome to But Honestly Though, the podcast for women who are done with the surface-level conversation.
In this first episode, we properly introduce ourselves. Makayla is a Spinal Flow practitioner and founder of Metanoia Spinal Flow on the Darling Downs. Stacey is the founder of Embrace Spinal Flow and a Spinal Flow practitioner on the Sunshine Coast. We're girlfriends, colleagues, and two women who found Spinal Flow through our own healing journeys long before it became our work.
We share how each of us found Spinal Flow, what it changed, and why it became more than a technique to us. And we begin the conversation this whole podcast is built on: stress. Not the buzzword version, but what actually happens when a woman carries years of it. Stress doesn't just live in your head. It creates blockages along the spine that interrupt how your whole body communicates with itself, and it shows up in your sleep, your patience, your relationships, your sense of who you are.
Remembering Home is about exactly that: finding your way back to your own body.
In this episode:
Who we are and how we found each other
Our own experiences of discovering Spinal Flow and what it means to us
What stress really is and where it lives in the body
Why blockages in the spine affect far more than your back
What "remembering home" means when home is your own body
If this episode resonated, send it to a friend who needs it.
Find us:Makayla McIntosh | Metanoia Spinal Flow, Toowoomba/Darling DownsWebsite: www.metanoiaspinalflow.com.auInstagram: instagram.com/metanoia_spinalflow/
Stacey Watson| Embrace Spinal Flow, Gympie/Sunshine CoastWebsite: www.embracespinalflow.com.au/ Instagram:  instagram.com/embracespinalflow/
Curious about Spinal Flow?Learn about the Spinal Flow Technique and find a certified practitioner near you: spinalflowtechnique.comDisclaimer
This episode is for general education and information only (and a bit of real-life conversation), and is not medical, psychological, or personalised health advice.
Makayla and Stacey are Spinal Flow practitioners and, in Queensland, are unregistered health practitioners, governed by the Office of the Health Ombudsman (Queensland) and the National Code of Conduct for healthcare workers.
The Podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek advice from your GP or other qualified health professional for your personal situation.
Any personal stories or examples are individual experiences only and not a guarantee of outcomes.
Spinal Flow is a complementary wellness approach, not a medical treatment, and it does not replace clinical care.
Any studies, resources, or third‑party links we mention are shared for information only and may not be complete or up to date.