Kokon Coaching

18/05/2026

Over the past few years, my work has naturally evolved and deepened in a direction that feels incredibly aligned.

While my main work now focuses on helping women around the world heal their relationship with body image and food, I continue to offer private mental wellbeing coaching for a small number of clients.

At the heart of both spaces is still the same intention:
helping people move from overwhelm, self-criticism and disconnection toward greater self-trust, confidence, calm and wellbeing.

So whether you’ve known me through mental wellbeing coaching in Nelson, retreats and workshops, or through my body image work online: you’re still in the right place 🤍

Thank you for being here and for supporting this journey.

Marisa

15/05/2026

Can you relate to this:

“I really struggle to actually switch off, and always look for things to do instead of giving myself downtime.”

This is something I see so often, especially in people who are used to being productive, helpful, or “on” all the time.

I shared my honest coaching response + a few practical tools with my email community this week 🌞

If you'd like me to send it to you, comment “yes” below 💛

02/05/2026

New Blog Post:

The BMI Myth: How It Shapes Body Image and Self-Perception

A look at why BMI was never designed to define individual bodies and how it can quietly shape the way we see ourselves.

Read it here:

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15/04/2026

Ever walked away from a situation thinking…
“Why didn’t I say something?” 😞

This week, someone asked me:

"I’ve realized I struggle to speak up for myself in small situations, even when something doesn’t feel right. It makes me feel frustrated afterwards, but in the moment I just can’t seem to do it. How do I start changing that?”

If that sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone—and there *is* a way to start shifting it.

I shared a simple, practical mini coaching answer to this inside my weekly email 💡

If you’d like me to send it to you (and get future mini coaching Q&As), just comment “YES” below and I’ll send you the link to join 😊

02/04/2026

Happy full moon lovelies 🌝

Today’s blog is a little different: I’m sharing my story with you, and a deeper insight into why I do this work and what sits underneath my passion for it.

I hope you find something meaningful in it. 🤎

As always, I love hearing your thoughts, so feel free to hit reply if you feel called to.

Marisa x

https://www.kokoncoaching.co.nz/blog/an-inside-out-journey-to-body-peace

04/03/2026

I am finally ready to share with you all my new coaching focus.

And I feel like I'm on a quest 😅

Want to find out what it is?

Read the latest blog here: https://www.kokoncoaching.co.nz/blog/when-life-shows-you-its-time-to-pivot

Or comment "pivot" below and I will send it straight to you.

20/02/2026

I have opened up a "safe space" for you to ask your mental well-being question (completely anonymous) and receive a mini coaching answer ❤️

Every Friday you can submit your question and on Wednesday I share a practical mini coaching answer you can actually use.

This is a private space shared only by email.
Would you like to join this space?

Let me know in the comments below xx

10/02/2026

Thanks so much for having me Liz Nature's Effusion , it was a lovely evening.

Thanks to the beautiful ladies that joined us for THTH last night. It was a such a delicious soul fulfilling evening with Marisa sharing her passion of self care.
Which of the self care tips will you be using today? 🤗

03/02/2026

I'm really looking forward to speaking at Liz's next event. She is extremely knowledgeable and insightful in the peri-post Menopause space. Come join us ladies xx

TOO HOT TO HANDLE is back!!
A few exciting changes this year
First up we are having guest speakers join us, experts in their field, sharing their knowledge and expertise with us to make our peri - post menopause journey a little more 'comfortable'.

The lovely and inspiring Marisa Gundermann-Lunai of Kokon Coaching is joining us for February's Topic FILLING YOUR OWN BUCKET. I am delighted for her to share her vast knowledge, fun, caring and cheeky personality with us.

Marisa is the real deal, she has experienced big lows herself (you can read more about her story in the link below) and that’s why she has made it her passion to help people navigate through the tough patches in life with clarity, confidence, ease and empowerment.
I can vouch for her first hand! Marisa will share some of her techniques with us at Feburary's THTH.

Tuesday 10th February
6.45 - 8pm
143 White Road. Hope
'The Mud House'
Contact Liz for any queries 021 644 402

We continue to offer support for those that the $15 entry fee is an obstacle. Contact Liz in advance at he above number.

Yes we are changing LOCATION this year
143 White Road. Hope
In the serene space of THE MUD HOUSE.
Haven't visited yet?
You don't know what you are missing out on, come on by for a session or our Menopause Chat Group.

https://www.kokoncoaching.co.nz/
https://natureseffusion.com/book-%26-contact

02/02/2026

'Skinny is Back’ and it’s my biggest worry for women’s mental health this year.😔

Read more in my latest blog post — link in bio or comment ‘more’ and I’ll send it straight to you.