In this episode I’m talking to Nils Wagner: founder and CEO of Paprcuts as well as co-founder and owner of Badaga. Both are Berlin-based companies creating sustainable fashion and accessories. Nils is one of the young entrepreneurs trailblazing a new, sustainable “Made in Germany” and “Made in Europe”, producing regionally and carefully sourcing the material for his products. Nils stood out to me, because he manages to live and keep his freedom while running two innovative companies. The convers...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 21
In this episode I’m having my friend Cat Kennedy on. Cat is a yoga teacher, international retreat leader and plant-based food creator with a passion for helping others discover their innate beauty. Cat was on my podcast a year ago and now she’s here for a freedom update: Talking how her perception of freedom has changed over the past year and how she’s experienced the past months. She’d just finished a retreat in Guatemala when the pandemic hit. What I love about Cat is how she walks through her...
Aug 21, 2020•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 20
My first guest on this second Freedom Lifestyle Series is Dr. Catherine Craig. She’s based in New Jersey in the United States. We met through a mutual friend of ours, Shana Robinson, and clicked instantly. Catherine is one of these humans that talk deep – you instantly know that you’re not in for a superficial chit-chat but going to the core of things. That’s what’s reflected in this podcast conversation, too. This episode is peppered with greater truths that will make you think. Catherine is ca...
Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 19
In this episode I give a little intro to what's coming up: The 2. Freedom Lifestyle Series on my podcast. If you're longing for more freedom, empowerment and a more self-determined life, if you're coming back to what really matters, reconnecting with yourself and living more consciously, this is for you. Tune in! You can find full show notes below or on the episode page: https://kathrinhecht.com/podcast-episode-18
Aug 07, 2020•11 min•Ep. 18
In this episode I’m talking to Berit Julie Friz. Berit and I met 15 years ago working in a communications agency in Berlin, and it’s only recently that we’ve reconnected over our own, alternative paths we're walking these days. Berit is a non-medical practitioner, naturopath and homeopath. She helps adults, adolescents and children with acute and chronic complaints, that can be either physically or psychologically caused. She also advises couples in times of crisis. Her therapy methods are Homeo...
Jul 31, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 17
Have you been noticing yourself clenching your jaw or feeling scattered in your mind more than usual lately? Or feeling a bit lethargic? These all can be signs of stress or tension we're experiencing due to the change and challenges we're facing right now – and often we don't even notice them as such. My podcast guest on today's episode, Kellen Brugman, helps us to identify signs of stress in our bodies and minds and offers simple remedies so we can navigate these times more smoothly. Kellen Bru...
Jul 02, 2020•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 16
In this solo show I’m giving 7 powerful questions for self-reflection. As we're shifting towards a new energy as well as getting back to "normal" after lockdown, I believe it's super important to keep on reflecting, questioning and diving deep – so we don't waste this precious window of opportunity to transform and truly change the world. These 7 questions are here for you to explore and help you personally make necessary shifts. For it all starts within us, for what we think and imagine becomes...
Jun 21, 2020•30 min•Ep. 15
In today’s show I’m talking to Mason Taylor – wellness educator, passionate tonic herbalist and founder and director of Superfeast, a very cool Australian company for tonic herbs and medicinal mushrooms. Superfeast and Mason got my attention when I was in New Zealand last year and since then I’ve been following their stories. It’s Mason’s passion to teach people from all walks of life on how to embrace the healing forces of nature, and how to create their own unique and dynamic health philosophy...
May 21, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 14
In today’s show I’m talking to Shannon Hugman whose passion and profession is energetic astrology. A “cosmic meteorologist” – a weather-forecaster for planetary constellations – she gives us guidance on understanding the current flows of cosmic energy. Having an understanding of and the ability to tune into these bigger currents of energy can help us go through life more at ease, with more insight into our personal experiences and with overall more success. Shannon shows us how we can start our ...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 13
In today’s show I’m talking to Steph Gaudreau. She is as a nutritional therapy practitioner, intuitive eating counselor and strength coach and her approach to food and fitness is much more than just talking about the body. She looks at your whole being and works on empowering your mind, moving with intention, recharging your energy and eating nourishing foods. This is an empowering conversation for anyone who feels confused about how to eat healthy and how to exercise in a “good” way. It’s for a...
May 05, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 12
In this solo show I’m talking about self-isolation and this time right now as a chance to create something new as well as a chance to expand and deepen what’s already existing. It’s a reminder and positive push for all of you who like to try something new, but lacked the time and focus for it until now; for those of you who like to incorporate a true and lasting new routine; for those of you who like to deepen an existing practice or passion. This time right now can help us focus and create spac...
Apr 25, 2020•24 min•Ep. 11
In this solo show I’m sharing my top 5 ways to calm down, create headspace and anchor myself in these turbulent times – because, honestly, over the past two weeks I’ve felt a space of uncertainty I’ve never felt before. And I’m sure there’s a lot of you out there feeling the same! To me it’s essential to have tools and mindset strategies at hand that help me deal with what’s going on and that help me come back to my calm, give me solace and help me cultivate certainty within. If you’re longing f...
Apr 03, 2020•26 min•Ep. 10
This episode’s special because today I’m having the first man on my show: Jesper Stechmann, a fellow ocean lover, world class freediver, freediving world champion and inner explorer. He’s from Denmark, but moved to Malta, where he runs his own freediving school. If you’re an ocean lover or not: This episode is basically for anyone! There’s just so much simple, powerful wisdom in it. We talk about living one’s dream, daring to let go of control and surrendering to what is, the secrets to true rel...
Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 9
In this episode I chat with Marshall Harbison: an Ayurvedic health counselor from the US and a woman who recently moved cross-country, on her own and in the longing for more nature. The elements play a major role in her quest for freedom – and her own journey builds the perfect bridge to the upcoming special expert topic where we’re going to discuss emotional eating and other eating imbalances, and look at how to solve them from an Ayurvedic perspective. If you’re looking for more grounding, mor...
Dec 14, 2019•40 min•Ep. 8
In this episode Marie Belle PR is sharing her journey towards freedom. A yoga teacher in Washington, DC, it was actually her poetry that hit home for me. Her training as a Psychologist in Social Emotional Development (Ph.D.), and Women’s Studies (Graduate Certificate) as well as her intensive yoga practice equip her to see freedom from different perspectives and to analyse some of the deeper road blocks we come across in our lives and that keep us from growth, embracing our full potential, and e...
Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 7
In this episode I chat with Sofie Red, a travel mum and minimalist living expert. What fascinates me most about her: All her belongings fit in one (can you believe it?!) suitcase and Sofie keeps traveling the world, even having a child now. She’s a great example showing that living your freedom, traveling the world and having children don’t have to be mutually exclusive concepts. This episode is not only for parents or parents-to-be with a strong sense for an unconventional lifestyle, but also f...
Oct 11, 2019•52 min•Ep. 6
My guest on the show today is Shana Robinson, a former corporate girl turned wellness guide. After more than 20 years, working for Google and Yahoo amongst others, she took that leap of faith and jumped into the unknown – pushed by an inkling that what's to come is bringing her closer to her purpose and freedom in life. This conversation is for you if you're contemplating leaving your nine-to-five job or if you're looking for ways to better navigate it and include more freedom in your life.
Aug 24, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 5
My guest on the show today is Eileen, a freelance consultant and travel lover from Germany. Eileen has overcome mental health issues that stemmed from her physical environment as well as her work environment in India, and built up a new life of freedom and balance. Our conversation is straight-forward and packed with practical tips – whether you’re contemplating that move from your 9-to-5 towards self-employment or whether you’re looking for ways to better deal with the stressors in your permane...
Jul 19, 2019•41 min•Ep. 4
In this interview of the Freedom Lifestyle Edition of Kat’s Podcast I talk to Cat Kennedy from the United States. Cat's a yoga teacher, plant-based foodie and earth admirer, and she embodies the joy and freedom we all can create in our daily lives – when we become more present, more aware of what we’re doing and naturally start embracing what makes us feel good and alive. This episode is dedicated to the beautiful power of the apparent simple things of our daily lives and the happiness effect th...
Jul 03, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 3
This first interview of the Freedom Lifestyle Edition of Kat’s Podcast features my friend Io Anderson from New Zealand – a true free soul and creative whirlwind. We talk about how to create freedom in life, her decision to leave her husband and the impact this had on her personal journey to more freedom, creativity, the importance of meditation and detaching from external expectations.
Jun 14, 2019•57 min•Ep. 2
In this introduction episode of Kat's Podcast I tell you how I got from a stressful agency job to living in a much more relaxed and self-determined way, and what a freedom lifestyle consists of to me.
Jun 12, 2019•21 min•Ep. 1
