Out of your head. Balanced & unapologetic life.
Is there a story or a situation holding you back from being yourself? Today is all about private speaking and how owning our story, and especially our “one freaking question”, can set us free. For a long time in my life, I had a question I dreaded people would ask me, because I didn’t want to answer. So I would do my best to avoid that question to be asked in the first place. And then when eventually … Read more…
This summer I was at a speaking event, and heard the story of a woman, who shared how she overcame depression and wanting to kill herself. A very brave thing to do, especially on stage; and so needed, too, because the stigma on these topics is literally killing people, who otherwise would speak up and ask for help. So when she sat back, right next to me, I turned to her and thank her for her courage, expressing … Read more…
Who is inspiring you? Who are you inspiring? When I learned Shiatsu (a Japanese bodywork), we used to call my top teacher “Sasaki Sensei”. Sensei wasn’t part of his name, but the Japanese word for “teacher”. This word actually has a more complex meaning than that. Sensei: The person who has walked this path before you. It doesn’t mean s/he is an enlightened master; or a better, or a worse person than you. You might even have walked … Read more…
What leader do you choose to be? (and, by the way: Do you feel like you are a leader?) Is a question that emerged this summer, when I was offered to write a chapter in the book “Ignite for conscious leaders”. To celebrate the publishing of the book, I’m gifting a 1 on 1 session with me: Answer that question in the FB group, and I’ll pick one. I know you can inspire us, and you can be … Read more…
How often do you do what makes you come alive? I like to try new things. But some things are so good that I like to repeat them again and again. Like my favorite questions:”What makes you feel alive?” What makes you feel alive? If you’re familiar with the podcast, you will recognize this question: I love it so much, that I used to end every interview of season one with it. And it was beautiful to hear … Read more…
Have you ever found yourself frustrated in a conversation, because it didn’t go as planned, or as it was “supposed” to? Probably the most important thing for having an effective communication was missing… Can we let the intention structure the interaction, instead of letting our agenda limit it? Last week I went to a dancing evening. (I know, how surprising of me, right? 😉 ) The facilitator was talking lots, like they sometimes do in the beginning, to … Read more…
Do you have attention deficit disorder? I’m not talking about ADHD here, but the much more spread-out capacity that we have, not to pay attention to the obvious… Like, when was the last time you looked for your glasses, which were on your head? Or maybe even, on your nose? What 3 bottles of water reminded me about attention A while ago, I was watching a masterclass. At the end of it, the speaker asked this question:”I have … Read more…
Bonjour life sparklers! The Integrally alive podcast is back for season two: practical wisdom and tools for the bodyMind every week… For unconventional humans to embody their unapologetic Self and create a life of freedom & joy. How sweet, isn’t it? Yeah, I know, can’t help it. 😉 I’m super excited to begin this new season for you, and with a new format: There will be some interviews, but most of the podcast will be me sharing practical … Read more…
This has been the ritual ending question of the podcast for this last year. And wow, it has been inspiring, touching in many ways, and so diverse! So for the last episode of this season of the podcast, I decided to gather all the answers (Unfortunately some I couldn’t put in, due to a too big discrepancy in the quality of the sound). From great sex, to cooking, traveling, enjoying every moment, connecting with others, living the question… … Read more…
If I told you I know a woman who almost killed herself intentionally and thirty years later is one of the funniest and joyful person I know… Would you believe me? This episode might be one of the most “serious” of this season, by the subject. It is also one of those we laughed the most. And i couldn’t be happier about that; because only when it will become easier to talk about these “serious” and tough topics, … Read more…