Remember those goals you set back in January? If you are working on them, congratulations! But if you have forgotten about them or feel that you are stuck, help is at hand. Our guest today is success coach Swanette Kuntze and she will give us the exact blueprint on how to create a vision of the life we want and then go for it. In this delightful and informative interview, Swanette will describe how she created her new life as a digital nomad and coach in sunny Madeira after feeling unfulfilled a...
Apr 03, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Sometimes we experience a bit of fear of being visible. Perhaps we find it hard to introduce ourselves to a new person or group of work colleagues. Or maybe we don't want to stand out in our family or step family. In this episode, Barbara Nixon will share how, after working in people development for years, she suddenly experienced the fear of visibility. What did she do about it? Tune in to find out the exact steps she took to not only accept and understand her fear, but embrace it and use it as...
Mar 27, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 86
In this inspiring interview with my colleague and fellow RTT therapist Didi Kan we explore what happened when Did changed his mindset. After a really tough youth, with problems ranging from bipolar, depression, ADHD, anger and addiction, Didi was used to blame others for all the bad events in his life. He gradually changed his thoughts, started looking inside himself and learned that he was the only person who was responsible for his own well being. In his healing process he not only managed to ...
Mar 20, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 85
Are you anxious and permanently worried about an invisible enemy? Are you stuck home and fed up of unhealthy relationships with people, or food, or yourself? In this episode I will share the six steps you can take to turn your life around, without years and years of therapy, medication, drugs and failed efforts.
Mar 12, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 84
Sometimes recovering or healing can be achieved with the most ancient method: hand healing and prayer. Our guest Mark Earlix has healed thousands of people doing just that and will share with us that our body can heal itself, as directed by our Creator - once we get out of our way, change our thoughts and trust that amazing things can happen and open the way to a better life. The change initiates within ourselves. You can find out more about Mark here: https://www.markearlix.com
Mar 06, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 83
What's the purpose of my life? Why am I here? What on earth am I doing? These are questions that often come to us, whether we are feeling great or not. When we can't find answers, depression, addiction, lack of satisfaction might find their way into our lives because we feel empty and without purpose. Kellan was a successul musician and business coach but was still feeling that something was missing. He had failed in his relationships and was using drugs to numb the pain. But he was not forgotte...
Feb 27, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 82
Aaron Solly had all the reasons to rely on anti-depressants for the rest of his life: losing an important figure as a child, low self confidence, sadness, fear of facing his feelings. In this remarkable interview he shares how he explored the deep reasons behind his depression, expressed what he had repressed for years, and found himself in the process. He now helps others to do the same as a counsellor and coach.
Feb 20, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 81
When Justin Kurtz was told that his heart problem would soon take his life, he had two choices: sit and wait for his last breath or rev his engine and make the best of what was left for him to enjoy. 30 years and 3 heart surgeries later he is still here, healthier than ever, super focused on his mission and eager to share it with us. You will learn how getting an education, caring for others and developing faith supported him on his most difficult journey: understanding who he really was, and gr...
Feb 13, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 80
Are you intentional in your life plan? Or are you trading your health and dreams for something that it's not fulfilling for you? Listen to the story of Lindsay Sutherland, who had all you could wish for: a well remunerated job in the city, a perfect family life, a nice house in a warm country. Yet she felt stressed and unhappy and craved a simple life in contact with nature. In her refreshing interview she shares how she changed her life by: ✅ creating a vision, ✅ making a plan ✅ working out the...
Feb 07, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 79
An inspirational interview with Dr. Kevin Payne, (Ph.D. in Sociology & Psychology) who after suffering from MS for the past 32 years teaches us how to live well despite chronic desease. Using a multi layered approach he will describe in the show, Kevin has reached a fulfilling life and helps others do the same. Check him out at: https://yourlifelivedwell.co/ There, you can download a 100-page book preview and listen to his podcast, too....
Jan 30, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 78
"Change is the end result of all true learning." (Leo Buscaglia) Do you agree with Leo? I do. Education is power. Yet, so many spend their time unfulfilled and in chronic distress because their lack of education is stemming from - and also causing - a lesser quality of life, worse health outcomes and lack of opportunities. I am not advocating a world-wide rush to gain a university degree but I invite all of us to consider learning new skills, and to develop a love for life learning, which will i...
Jan 17, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 76
We live in an uncertain world where our economic situation, our health an our freedom can deteriorate at any time. What can we do about it? We can learn about self reliance and plan ahead for what is more likely to happen to our family, our city or country. When we consider what lies ahead, what type of education and skills will we need? What type of job will be more helpful? Can we lower our debt and learn to live within our means? By preparing now we will feel more peaceful....
Dec 31, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 75
In this episode I will share what happens when we allow painful past events, mistakes and experiences to influence our present mindset. As long as we carry a heavy emotional luggage our future is polluted. Learn how to look at the future with an eye open for new possibilites!
Dec 12, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 73
Millions of people suffer from depression but relatively few openly talk about it, especially men. Having intense feelings or being suicidal is not something to be ashamed of. Instead we can recognise the symptoms, seek for help and learn that feeling better is possible. In this episode I quote author Matt Haigh whose awesome book you can buy here: https://amzn.to/3Dl3lAy Aged 24, Matt Haig's world caved in. He could see no way to go on living. This is the true story of how he came through crisi...
Dec 05, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 72
What do you tend to do when you are stressed? Happy? Busy? Hungry? Frustrated or late? Do you eat something, smoke, lose your patience, shut down, go for a walk or work until you drop? Did you know that our actions and reactions are often just a habit and not quite a thoughtful decision designed to achieve a certain goal? In fact, most times our habit are shortcuts for efficiency reason and do not serve our higher purpose. In this episode I will share with you a few concepts about: What habits a...
Nov 28, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Christmas is coming! We are all thinking about festive food, right? Well, not everyone! Some people are terrified of meeting up and eating contaminated food or touching germs. Did you know that 1.7% to 3.1% of males and 6% to 7% of females are terrified about the idea of vomiting? This disorder is called emetophobia and can change the life of the sufferers, who go to great lengths to avoid contamination in order not to see or experience throwing up. Shame and embarrassment about the condition ke...
Nov 21, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 70
How do you react when two or three things in a row go wrong in your day? Do you moan, feel stressed or depressed and lose hope that you will ever get anything done? Or do you focus on what you can do, on being grateful for the silver lining - or the teaching moment you just experienced? Neuroscience is clear that the way we think, filter and anticipate events changes our perception and reality. Join me for a fun and quick challenge that will shed light on the way that our thoughts shape our life...
Nov 14, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Meet John and Mary: they are both about middle age and trying to lose weight but it seems to be impossible. Mary even cries when she loses a few kg, and John, a high flying art director, has been warned about a looming heart attack, but all his efforts fail. What is holding them back? In both cases we will discover that the beliefs they built when they were younger hold the key to why their weight is a shield and protection from a danger. During this episode you will find out exactly what happen...
Nov 07, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Have you ever wondered why some conversations (public or private) end up turning into arguments, causing stress and resentment for both parts? It's often the case that we are focusing on who is at fault, or on which strategy is not working. When we shift towards what is important for each person, the whole conversation becomes broad and dynamic. Learn the best tips on how to handle conflict in such a way that you won't dread it, but welcome it as a mutual growing experience. Knowing how to discu...
Nov 01, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Why is losing weight and keeping in shape so difficult? What makes up give up before reaching our goal? According to Alex Pin, a Slovenian coach and author who works with mums and their children, our energy and inner programming are the core issue. In this episode, Alex will share tips on how to tackle the problem head on and reprogram ourselves - while enjoying life to the full. Alex will return to talk to us for a Facebook live in a few days - you will find our video Q&A on my Youtube chan...
Oct 25, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Is it possible to shift stubborn weight or an impulse to keep eating (despite our best intentions)? Yes. I will share 10 stories of clients who were able to discover what was holding them back in their journey to health and to remove those triggers by using hypnosis. You will hear the story of the woman who kept snacking until late in the night to avoid falling asleep, and another one who could not pass by a bakery without buying and eating large amounts of sweets. Each client had a deeply ingra...
Oct 17, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 65
With mental health issues increasing worldwide, and conventional medication unable to offer long term benefits, one wonders how can we all improve our mental health? A large amount of medical literature shows that nutrition matters: it affects our gut-brain connection and all aspects of our daily life. So if you are currently suffering from depression, anxiety, hallucinations, sleep disorders, ADHD, autism or bipolar, chances are that you can make a really good difference by addressing your nutr...
Oct 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 64
If you have already decided that there is no point in trying to get fit or lose weight now, as Christmas will ruin your efforts, this episode is for you! I will show you how by changing our internal dialogue we can change our habits and thus reach our health targets. Emotional eating, binge eating, processed foods, fad diets will also be covered. I am frequently asked what type of equipment I use for my illustrations, photos, podcast, recordings and videos. Here are some Amazon affiliate links t...
Oct 02, 2021•24 min
If you are running all the time and wondering how to balance quality home time with workload, this is for you. We will talk about what really matters to you and invite you to self reflect on where you will be in 20 years from now and how to get there safely.
Sep 25, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 62
There is a way to feel happy, peaceful and calm, and it's to be kind in our thoughts and words to others. Not only kind words have a huge energetic power, but they change how our brain is wired, enhance the health of our cardiovascular system and make us overall happier and calmer.
Sep 20, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 61
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Sep 06, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 59
Do you feel that you are running all the time but not quite getting where you want to be? Are you stressed and overwhelmed in a good career that is destroying your private life? Then this episode is for you. Learn why and how you can create a vision of your future that is based on what matters to you. Future pace yourself and then work backwards to come up with an executable started to create the life of your dreams. And if you need help with those steps, I am here to help. Schedule your free co...
Aug 30, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 58
It's easy and common to blame others for everything that is going on in our life, to embrace a victim mentality and to seek for instant solutions. We all do it at some point. Let's consider what can happen when we change gear and take charge of what happens in our life, relationships and fitness. The best way to predict our future is to create it! I am frequently asked what type of equipment I use for my illustrations, photos, podcast, recordings and videos. Here are some Amazon affiliate links ...
Aug 23, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 57
If you realise that your thoughts are constantly focused on what can possibly go wrong at home, at work or with your health, help is at hand! In this episode packed full of tips, find out what are the symptoms of anticipatory anxiety, how they affect your daily life and your sleep and how to tackle them in a few easy steps.
Aug 16, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 56