Awake Insights

🎧 Win Tickets to RE:SET Festival 2025. Join the contest here: https://www.prymal.world/giveawayAwake Insights Returns: The Journey from Corporate to Entrepreneurial Success with JohannesAwake Insights is back after a long hiatus! In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Johannes, an event organizer and entrepreneur from Berlin. Johannes shares his fascinating journey from bein...

In this episode of Awake Insights, host Henk dives deep into the world of emotional intelligence, communication, and empathy with Sandy Gerber, a certified communication and emotional intelligence coach. Sandy shares her personal journey of mastering communication, discovering emotional magnets, and the transformation it brought to her personal and professional life. They discuss the importance of...

In this episode of Awake Insights, Mark from THINK joins Henk to discuss the evolving concept of leadership. They dive deep into what leadership means today, focusing on enabling and empowering others rather than wielding power. The conversation explores whether leadership can be learned, the importance of self-awareness, and how AI might reshape organizational roles. They also discuss the increas...

In this thought-provoking episode of the Awake Insights Podcast, host Henk invites entrepreneur and author Eddie Tjon Fo, a brain knowledge expert, to discuss crucial topics on finding one's authentic self. The significance of failure, and the importance of personal responsibility. Eddie, who has over 45 years of experience in business, delves into how understanding our biological and societal con...

In this episode of Awake Insights, Henk engages in a profound conversation with Dr. Catherine Corona, a doctor in spiritual science with over 60 years of experience in meditation and spiritual practices. Dr. Corona shares her journey into exploring the deeper meanings of existence and discusses the spiritual insights she has gained. She talks about the significance of connecting with one's soul an...

In this episode of Awake Insights, we dive deep into the roots of anxiety and the core beliefs that underpin it with expert counselor Sabrina Trobak. Sabrina discusses her inspiration for writing the book 'Not Good Enough' and explains how feelings of inadequacy often stem from generational beliefs and unprocessed trauma. Learn about the significance of handling these experiences and emoti...

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Katja Rusanen, a number one best-selling author and spiritual counselor. Katja shares her journey from experiencing deep personal loss to finding her purpose in helping others heal and transform their lives. We explore the profound impact of spirituality on dealing with trauma, the importance of making peace with one's past, and practical steps for achieving...

In this episode of Awake Insights, we engage in a profound conversation with Tiffany, a holistic healer dedicated to helping individuals align with their true selves. Tiffany's journey of transformation began through personal struggles, including divorce and loss, leading her to explore various healing practices like functional breathing, Thought Field Therapy (TFT), nutrition, and sidereal as...

In this compelling episode, Henk and Ivana delve into the importance of becoming a thought leader by 2025 and beyond. They explore how to challenge societal norms and start living a life that reflects one's true potential. Ivana shares her personal journey, revealing the internal and external struggles she faced while transitioning from corporate life to entrepreneurship. The conversation emph...

Scale Your Impact Quiz: https://henkschepens.com/quiz In this insightful episode, Henk welcomes Dr. Joe Oravecz, a seasoned mental health advocate and CEO of NAMI Broward County. Dr. Joe shares his personal journey with mental health, from overcoming severe anxiety and burnout to becoming a leader and advocate for mental wellness in the workplace. The discussion delves into the importance of creat...

As 2024 concludes, Henk reflects on a year filled with personal growth and impactful conversations on the Awake Insights podcast. "We would like to thank the guests for their invaluable insights on healing and transformation and offer a compilation of the year's best episodes. Looking ahead to 2025, the host announces exciting new guests and encourages listeners to support the channel by subscribi...

In this episode, Henk engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Manish Plaha, a medical doctor from East London who transitioned from conventional medicine to holistic wellness. Training at the University of Manchester and graduating in 2012, Manish worked for a decade in the UK before experiencing burnout and discovering meditation. This transformative journey led him to Bali, where he now integrat...

In this milestone 20th episode of the Awake Insights podcast, host Henk Schepens is joined by Peter Teuscher, the acclaimed author of Rethinking Happiness and a seasoned business and life coach. Together, they dive deep into what it truly means to cultivate authentic happiness in today’s fast-paced world. Peter shares his unique perspective on redefining success, drawing from his own transformativ...

In this insightful episode, Henk sit down with Phyllis Leavitt, a seasoned psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience specializing in abuse and family dysfunction. Phyllis discusses her book, 'America in Therapy,' which explores the application of therapeutic healing principles to national issues. She delves into the dynamics of abuse, the critical link between individual mental health and s...

In this engaging episode, we sit down with sustainability expert Benjamin Casteillo to explore the concept of the global “polycrisis” and “metacrisis,” delving into how interconnected crises challenge our current approaches to problem-solving. Benjamin explains why tackling these issues in isolation falls short and advocates for a systemic, transdisciplinary shift toward sustainable living. As the...

The podcast episode features a conversation with Dominique D’Vita, a transformational tantra coach, who discusses her journey into tantra following a kundalini awakening. The discussion covers the essence of tantra, its historical roots, and the misconceptions surrounding it. Dominique emphasizes the importance of cultivating self-love and holistic healing, and how tantra facilitates deep connecti...

In this podcast episode, personal development coach Trevor Bird shares his transformative journey from a successful entrepreneur and chef to a passionate advocate for internal family systems (IFS) therapy. Trevor reveals the emptiness he felt despite external success and delves into his challenging childhood marked by abuse and addiction. He explains how IFS helped him piece together his life and...

In this episode of Awake Insights, host Henk talks with Sarah Dawkins, a distinguished holistic health and healing coach, keynote speaker, and author of 'Heal Yourself'. Sarah shares transformative insights on how 74 individuals documented their self-healing journeys. Highlighting a powerful story of healing from multiple sclerosis and her own experiences overcoming chronic health issues, Sarah di...

In this episode of Awake Insights, we sit down with Sagar Kumar, an entrepreneur passionate about health optimization. Sagar shares his personal journey from burnout to wellness and discusses the foundational practices that have aided his recovery, including regulating caffeine, meditation, and fundamental supplementation. He also delves into the nuances of the biohacking space, emphasizing the im...

The Journey of Transformation: From Science to Shamanism with Thomas Join us on this insightful episode of Awake Insights, where we delve into the realm of personal transformation with Thomas, a professional committed to facilitating change and self-discovery. Discover the essence of transformation, the role of psychoneuroimmunology, and the power of shamanism as Thomas shares his journey from Bel...

In this episode of Awake Insights, we dive deep into the transformative power of breathwork with Bjorn Stubner, a breathwork facilitator, mental coach, and ultrarunner. After leaving a six-year IT career, Bjorn pursued his passion for helping individuals achieve inner peace through breathwork. We'll explore his journey, the science and techniques behind breathwork, and its potential for emotio...

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Igor Vilusic, a multifaceted professional who transitioned from marketing and theater to self-development and hypnotherapy. Dive deep into Igor's journey of self-exploration, his experiences with hypnotherapy, past life regression, and other healing modalities. Learn how his personal transformation inspired him to guide others on their paths to sel...

This episode of 'Awake Insights' features a deep dive conversation with Nancy Vermeulen, a multifaceted professional with a background as a commercial airline pilot instructor, a master in theoretical physics and astronomy, and a wealth of experience in aerospace. Nancy shares her unique journey from aspiring to be an astronaut to becoming a pioneer in space education, forming the Space Tr...

This episode features a deep dive conversation with masculinity coach Simon Goldwhite, who shares his journey from military service to overcoming 'nice guy syndrome' and becoming a coach dedicated to helping men embrace assertiveness, leadership, and personal development. The discussion explores the significance of masculinity today, the impact of absent fathers, and the challenges faced b...

This episode of Awake Insights features a conversation with Daliborka Neumann, a transformation and spiritual life coach, yoga, and meditation teacher, who shares her transformative journey from feeling unfulfilled in the corporate world to discovering inner healing through yoga and meditation. She discusses the concept of heart awakening, her personal experiences with it, and how negative emotion...