The idea of leaving a partner, a career or a community is extremely uncomfortable and that's why maybe people never do it. The transition is scary because there is often empty space before starting something new and our belief system has to catch up to who we are becoming. Are you willing to let go of comfort for a chance at leading the life of your dreams? 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
The "Sad Gap" is a term invented by the vloggers John and Hank Green to express feelings of powerlessness about what's going on in the world. In a recent video, John explains that one way he overcomes these feelings is by committing to a clear purpose. In this episode, I share my thoughts on the subject and why I think this could change everything in your life. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
Do you feel like a privileged princess or a spoiled brat for wanting what you want? Do you sometimes tell yourself you should be grateful for what you have instead of always seeking more for your life? Do you get annoyed at yourself for being unsatisfied again and wish you could just be content?! This bonus episode is for you! 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
You have to take yourself, your time and your dreams seriously if you want to create a life in which you feel free. If you don't take the lead, others will. Don't wait for people to respect you, respect yourself first. Start seeing yourself as the professional that you are, instead of sitting in the corner hoping someone will see your genius. Show them your magic now! 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
Adventurous souls like us have a deep fear of missing out. We want to experience life to the fullest. We want to make sure we have stories to tell. We want to do epic shit. This can be a strength - and also a dangerous downfall. In this episode, we explore how the fear of missing out can actually get in the way of living our best life. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
How do we know if we've made the right decision? What if we're going the wrong way? How can we even be certain? This episode answers these burning questions that many of you have about the big decisions you have made or are trying to make in your life. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
As you take action to move towards your dreams, old and new fears will show up in ways you may not have encountered before. This is completely normal, and a sign that you are growing. Save this episode for the moments when you cannot bring yourself to do what you want to do and you're not sure why. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
We have a tendency to focus on the worst case scenarios and create a lot of anxiety worrying about what might go wrong. But what if we owed it to our inner being to spend as much time (if not more) visualizing the best case scenario? What would happen if you considered the ways in which your plans could go right, or even better than you expected? How would we show up differently? 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
Blaming our partner when we feel unsatisfied is easy...so is thinking about how much better we would feel if we were with someone who was more like this and less like that. But what if there's a much simpler way? That's what I discuss in this episode. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
A popular trap for us high-achieving dreamers is the tendency to indulge in perfectionism and all or nothing thinking. We would rather do nothing than do a little thing or go nowhere rather than getting halfway somewhere. What a noble way to slow ourselves down! In this episode, I talk about how to make sure you don't let these obstacles get in the way of achieving your goals and pursuing your dreams. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
One of our strongest human desires is to belong - and that's why we are sometimes willing to change who we are in order to be love. When we were children, it was a matter of survival. But as adults, this can get in the way of living a fulfilling life in alignment with who you really are. So how do you first notice this pattern, and break out of it? This is what we discuss in this week's episode. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
What you believe about yourself, about the people around you and about the world in general have a massive influence on the reality you create around yourself. So if you want to feel more confident, form deeper connections and have an adventurous life, you have to make sure your beliefs align in that direction. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
This week, I have gathered some of my favorite quotes about love into this late Valentine's day gift to make you smile and think about the people that enrich your life. So settle in, get cozy and enjoy. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈
The way you talk about yourself and your life influences your self-concept, which has a massive impact on how you feel and the actions that you take. So if you want to create a different reality, you have to start talking about yourself in a more empowering way. Here's how. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
Making decisions is hard for multi passionate outdoor lovers and creative nerds. We have tons of ideas. We don't want to make the wrong move. But indecisiveness is the worst enemy of growth. Hesitation and confusion slow us down when we could be fearlessly moving towards our dreams. That's why it's so important to learn HOW to make decisions once and for all... without ever looking back. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
The movie King Richard (about Venus and Serena Williams' dad and their rise to success) was one hell of a journey, in which I drew 5 key takeaways that we can all apply to our own lives. What does it take to beat the odds? How can we keep moving when others think we're wrong? How can we accomplish what seems impossible? This is what this episode explores. Get your popcorn and enjoy. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
At the end of 2021, I decided to go one week without social media. Here are 5 observations I've made and how we can all bring some of these lessons into our daily lives and enjoy the ride a bit more. Let's make 2022 shockingly simple! 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
When it comes to your job, your partner or the place where you live, there sometimes comes a breaking point when you ask yourself: Should I stay or should I go? Is this right for me? Would I be happier somewhere else? In this episode, I explore 3 unusual questions you can ask yourself to help you make a decision. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
Selfishness has a bad reputation and I want to change that, because I believe that being selfish (a.k.a. doing more of what we really want) allows us to offer a much higher quality of selflessness. If everyone prioritized the filling up of their cup, we would bring a completely different energy to the world. In this episode, I explore how to put your desire for freedom first, and why this can change the world. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
Guilt is a feeling that gets in the way of too many dreams, especially women's. Imagine what you would you be able to create in your life if you could put yourself first more often without being consumed by guilt! In this episode, I explore ways to pursue what you most want in life without letting guilt slow you down. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
In this very personal episode, I answer 15 questions to look back on the year and share my biggest challenges, most important breakthroughs and favorite books with you. I encourage you to grab your journal, make some tea and do the same. Cheers to another year of podcasts and growth! 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
You are all multi passionate creative nerds who can come up with ideas quite easily - but when it comes to sticking to a project and seeing it through without losing steam? That's a whole other challenge! There are just so many interesting things you could be doing! Alas, you can't do it all at the same time. In this episodes, I give you 3 ways to make sure you stay focused on what excites you so you can finish what you start and feel proud of yourself. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgro...
Life totally sucks sometimes, and accepting that simple fact can make the journey easier. In this episode, I tell you why there is no point beating yourself up for feeling shitty and how your suffering can actually contribute to your growth. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
It's never too late to set new boundaries, no matter how long you have been in a relationship with someone. This will feel counterintuitive at first, but eventually will set you free and allow you to be truer to yourself as well as a more patient and loving partner, friend or colleague. 👉 Work with me: https://selfgrowthnerds.com/links 👈...
When a loved one is unhappy with their life, it's easy to barge in with our strong opinions about what they should do to feel good again. If only they would follow our advice, everything would be so much better, right?! But that's not how relationships work... and we can fall into a trap of endless frustration if we expect others to do as we tell them.
We take action to improve our lives or achieve our goals, but sometimes the results don't seem to follow no matter how much effort we put in. So we try something else - like a new routine or another software... But too often forget to question the energy that fuels our actions, and I think that's where we get stuck. In this episode, I explore how the same action can lead to better results by changing our underlying thoughts and feelings.
"You can't have a new life while sitting in your old life." In this episode, Gail Muller and I talk about hanging out on the edge of our comfort zone, taking mini leaps towards our dreams and giving ourselves the permission to change our minds at all times. This one is full of laughter, British expressions and stories from her time on the Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail. Gail is wise beyond her years!
This is a short personal one about how challenging and liberating it is to make decisions for ourselves, despite other people's thoughts, opinions and judgements. If you want to feel content and confident about your life choices, listen to this.
Letting yourself shine is a challenge when the people around you are keeping themselves small. Just like dreaming big feels impossible or even dangerous when you've been told you cannot be or do something all your life. What if you were born to be a trail blazer? What if you are meant to be the first in your family, in your circle of friends or in your work place to do things differently?
Your inner voice (or intuition, heart, soul) keeps trying to guide you towards a more joyful life... but we have forgotten how to listen and don't have to tools to deal with the discomfort of actually following its guidance. In this episode, I explore how to quiet your racing mind so you can hear your deepest desires and discuss what it means to take action from that place.
