Flip Thinking Podcast

Daisy (37) is indecisive about whether to have a child, while her boyfriend wants to become a parent. She feels pressured to make a decision but doesn't know how to proceed. Daisy reflects on the tension between her desire to remain a free spirit and the responsibilities that come with motherhood. Ultimately, she realizes that the answer might lie in following her deeper desires rather than h...

Maaike (23) has a difficult relationship with her mother and has no contact with her biological father. The frequent conflicts with her mother are making her consider cutting ties completely, but this would leave her feeling like an orphan, which she doesn't want either. Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have yo...

Julian (24) has difficulty responding to text messages and phone calls from family and friends. Despite feeling bad about it and trying various methods to change, he repeatedly falls back into this habit. Together with Berthold, Julian is exploring the underlying causes of this pattern to find a solution. Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the pod...

Nicole (60) often feels rejected or judged unfairly by both her mother and her oldest daughter. She is bothered by their emphasis on appearances, such as makeup and clothing, which makes her feel she never meets their standards. By reflecting on her relationship with her mother, she also gains insights into her relationship with her daughter. Do you also have a personal problem and would you like...

Mirjam (44) feels like an attention seeker and fears that others perceive her the same way, especially concerning medical issues. She has a medical history that includes fighting breast cancer and several infections. She hopes to find a strategy to let go of this self-image. Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have you...

Selma (50) suffers from chronic migraines that significantly impact her life. For 18 to 21 days each month, she is completely disabled . On the remaining days, she tries to manage everything she can. Due to her illness and inability to work, Selma feels disconnected from society and is struggling to find her identity.  Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berth...

Rosalyn (23) was born and raised as a woman, but ever since her childhood she questions herself if she wants to be a woman. This confusion affects practical aspects of her life, such as choosing what clothes to wear, and impacts her relationship with her mother. Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have you as our guest...

Job (21) has a lot of fears and insecurities. He's afraid he chose the wrong studies, he feels weird for having feminine sides, he feels, insecure about a specific physical trait, he feels like a failure and an imposter and he feels like he doesn't belong anywhere. Can Berthold help him find a way through this jungle of insecurities? Do you also have a personal problem and would you like...

Liza (26) moved from Ukraine to the Netherlands for her Dutch husband. It's been four years now, but she still doesn't feel at home here. Partly because her family in law is not very welcoming to her. On the other hand Ukraine doesn't feel like home anymore either. What could she do to create this sense of home for herself? Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to d...

Lois (38) is extremely disappointed in her appearance. She can’t find a way to live with how she looks, even though other people say she's fine. She avoids mirrors and photos and she feels like other people don't like looking at her either. Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have you as our guest!   Cli...

Marlien (32) is very enthusiastic and gets a lot done. But when a setback comes, she goes back to zero. This is why she doesn't reach her goals. Her current goal is rowing across the Atlantic Ocean with a team, but she gets demotivated because of the setbacks. She wants to become more resilient, calm and consistent in achieving her goals. Would you like to be a guest on this podcast and are y...

Jelle (46) wants to start his own business, but he keeps procrastinating. He has great ideas and wants to be a keynote speaker and write a book about it, but he turns blank when he starts to write. What's holding him back? Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have you as our guest!   Click here for more info a...

Annelieke (57) is afraid people think she's stupid. Especially at work. Although she knows she's capable, intelligent and strong, she's afraid people will think she's not good enough to voice her opinion or take a leading role. How to get rid of this negative voice in her head and just believe in her capabilities?  Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discu...

This week our editor is still on his well deserved holidays, so we put another of our most listened to episodes on replay 🔁 Michelle's (34) theme resonated with many people: she notices she can get really emotional when she doesn't feel seen or heard. She starts to stumble when it happens and sometimes she even starts crying. It happens at work as well, which 'isn't great&apos...

Our editor is on holidays, so this week we put our most listened to episode on repeat!🔂 Lots of people recognized themselves in Micky (32), who has trouble taking up space. She doesn't say what she really wants, because she's afraid it will hurt someone, or people will think she's pushy. Especially the people close to her.  As a result she's often silently unhappy. Together wi...

Daniela (41) feels ashamed about her 'simple' job, lack of education and tiny rental apartment. She feels like she could have achieved much more professional success if she would have studied more. Nevertheless she is actually really happy at her work in a shop right now. Why can’t she just let go of the shame and be proud? Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discus...

Mihai (19) is doing really well in university and all his extra curricular activities. He is praised for that by teachers, but it makes him really uncomfortable. He is afraid of what other students think of him. Arrogant? Ass-kisser? Selfish? And why don’t people want to hang out with him? He discusses his insecurities with Berthold in this conversation and starts seeing things from a new perspect...

Yvonne (43) has been married and divorced twice. She’s afraid it might be her fault and therefore feels embarrassed about it. It’s also stopping her from getting into a new romantic relationship. Together with Berthold she unravels the negative self images lying beneath it and finds a new way to look at it. Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the p...

Sarah (29) has many wishes, dreams and ideas. But she never gets to the point of actually doing or deciding something, because she gets overwhelmed and passive. Underneath lies the fear to make the wrong choice and waste time. Can Berthold help her get out of freeze mode?  Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have you a...

Anouk (35) has a hard time attaching to people. But when she finally does, she can’t let go anymore and she becomes increasingly dependent and anxious about losing them. After a tough break-up she is now very afraid of getting into a relationship again. Can Berthold help her deal with these hard feelings? Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the pod...

Anne (40) has a compulsion to help and fix people, even if they don’t ask for it. In both work and private situations. Sometimes she even does so at the expense of her own kids. Why does she keep putting so much energy in other people instead of herself and her family? Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have you as ou...

Myrthe (25) often panics when new relationships or friendships become more serious. All of a sudden she feels afraid the other person might leave her. She then dedicates all her attention to that relationship, neglecting other relationships and her own self care. And of course this extreme focus often doesn't improve the relationship in question.  This is the final episode of Season 1 of the...

Sanne (29) achieved her one goal - getting a Master's degree - at age 25. Now she doesn't know how to give direction and purpose to her life anymore. She never thought of a next step. She feels rather miserable, pointless, drifting, inadequate and underachieving since she finished university. She feels she should be a very happy person considering her nice job, great husband, fantastic f...

Maaike (37) feels guilty about everything.  About traffic, household chores, not working hard enough at work or getting opportunities at work she feels she doesn't deserve. She even feels guilty for things she's not responsible for, like when her son hurts himself. She feels like she only deserves to be happy when others are happy. Can Berthold help her flip-think this problem? Do you al...

Joanna (48) is constantly “on”. She feels like she always has to do things on her to-do, to-see, to-read, to-watch, to-cook, to-eat, to-whatever list. She wants to be up-to-date and not miss anything. It's tiring. How to switch off? How to go from FOMO to JOMO? Do you also have a personal problem and would you like to discuss it with Berthold in the podcast? We would love to have you as our g...