SHFT Happens

Let’s dive deeper into the science of opening to the positive future that wants to create itself through you.  In this episode:  1) How to define your "positive future" 2) How to predict which obstacles you can expect to encounter (a practical exercise)  3) Seeing obstacles as resources 4) Allowing the greater whole / our biology / our psychology to create through us 4 theories that I us...

We're at a pivotal moment in history where mastering change and navigating the uncertainty that is inherent to it will become the most valuable skill of our time.   How do you know whether something is an obstacle that needs to be overcome or a sign you should be doing something else? Our entire world is shaped by our ability to problem solve. Everything, from the chair you sit on to the devic...

Are we missing the point with Psychedelic Pharmaceuticals? In this episode I’m exploring 3 critical missteps. In a society eager for the next magical solution, the tantalizing prospect of harnessing the therapeutic potential of psychedelics through pharmaceuticals has taken center stage. But, are we really on the right track? Let's delve into three reasons why I believe we should reconsider th...

Today, on the SHFT Happens podcast, specially for our Dutch-speaking listeners, we have former SP member of the provincial council and ambassador for better drug policies, Joep van Meel, at the table, with my husband, Steven van Slooten, as guest host. ------- Vandaag, in de SHFT Happens podcast, speciaal voor onze Nederlandstalige luisteraars - hebben we voormalig SP statenlid en ambassadeur voor...

Today, in this Integration Chronicles, Indigo shares how he overcame years of trauma, the imprint of a bipolar mother, and his struggle with substance use. Note: The podcast encourages open dialogue, but it is not intended as advice or substitute for professional medical help. If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, please seek appropriate professional help.#life #trust...

Nothing is done to me - everything is done for me I don’t get what I want , I get what I need   I never get more than I can handle  The only way out is through   These are the four principles that can help you mitigate or prevent and bad psychedelic trip.

“The role of the guide is perhaps the most exciting and inspiring role in society. He is literally a liberator, one who provides illumination, one who frees men from their life-long internal bondage. To be present at the moment of awakening, to share the ecstatic revelation when the voyager discovers the wonder and awe of the divine life-process, is for many the most gratifying part to play in the...

These days we have endless access to self-help resources, books, podcasts, online courses, videos, and communities. So why would anyone go through the trouble of paying for a therapist when you could try to figure things out on your own, from the comfort of your couch?

Over the past century, many different methods for facilitating transformation have been developed. Relevant to therapy, we can distinguish 3 generations of approaches. Which one is the best for you? Should you do psychotherapy? Should you get a coach? Or is EMDR Therapy more suitable. A very individual question, which we explore in this episode.

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