Connection Alchemy

How synchronising with others builds trust, closeness, and connection.

What starts to happen when you step away from constant consumption... This weekend on my walk with the doggo lady, I was reflecting on what consuming less and creating more has brought into my life. And why I think you should join me on this journey! Give it a listen and let me know what YOU have been longing to create for some time now but haven’t, and why now now is the time to change that. Look...

Whilst it seems very obvious, it is not so obvious to many people. But it is precisely the skill of questioning that will lead you to more connection in your life. My main message for you today is to ask more questions. Why and how I talk about in the podcast. Enjoy! To your belonging, Baru

This weekend on a walk, I came up with a new idea for my podcast. Whilsts I love the idea of interviewing people and I will keep those episodes coming. I also have a strong need to express my thoughts about human connection out loud, and even better on a walk in the forest: for myself, for you, and for the peering eyes and ears of the passerby. I hope they are of value to you. On this particular w...

This episode is packed with learning! I recommend you listen to the whole thing. Kim and I talk about navigating friendships abroad and all that comes with that: - Making new connections - Creating deeper bonds - Having to say goodby to the friends that leave for another adventure - Keeping in touch with friends that are all around the world Do you have any awesome tips or experiences around any o...

Wow, what an enriching conversation. I keep being in awe with how each conversation has it’s own life. Like you can have some expectations for a conversation, but you can be sure it will take a completely different turn. And I love the spin this conversation has taken. We talk about how it feels to leave the home country behind, about the guilt we sometimes feel when it comes to moving away from o...

Join me for my conversation with Mai where we discuss creating new communities abroad from scratch, navigating travelling back home, and how to combine it all. Among other smaller ones, these are my biggest insights from our conversation together: - It’s important to create a home within you, that way you can take it with you wherever you are. - We have a relationship with each country like we wou...

Join this conversation between me and Dinara where we explore what self-development means in the life of an expat. I personally had a great insight into the masochistic nature of expat life. But you’re gonna have to give it a listen if you want to know what the hell I am talking about. Apart from the main focus of our conversation, we also explored questions such as these: - What are the lessons f...

Awareness… as I have come to learn, is an almighty tool that can help us improve so many areas of our life, but most specifically our relationships. It’s nothing new, the Zen masters have known this for centuries… But in our modern world, where your attention is what literally everyone is after, it is even more important to realise how precious it is. To be aware, and to use it well! My goal for t...

You’ve been there… Someone introduces themselves for the first time, you would swear that they have mentioned what their name was, but for the love of your mum you just cannot remember it when you need it, even if they offered you money for it. In this episode, you will find out why you should up your name game and how to do it in a way that’s easy and works wonders no matter how good you are at r...

In a world where we're always connected, many of us feel more disconnected than ever from the people around us. The constant promise of junk dopamine from our phones, social media, and digital distractions can quietly damage our ability to be present and form deep, meaningful relationships. These habits affect how we listen, communicate, and connect. In this episode, we explore why that happens an...

Navigating friendship is hard. But so important. In this episode, we dive into what real friendship feels like to us. We share with you what we have learned (and are still learning) about building friendships that truly matter. So you can do the same! If you’re building new friendships, feel like the ones you have are not quite it, or just curious about how to deepen your connections — this episod...

Ever wondered if being vulnerable is really worth it? 🤔 I have experimented with being vulnerable - sharing publicly, researching and lots of reflection - to find all the benefits of vulnerability for you. To show you why vulnerability is more important than you might think. Listen to this episode to find out all about it 🎧. The overall result? Vulnerability is embracing your authenticity. Vulne...

Feeling disconnected? Let’s talk about the power of touch: from science to history, personal stories, and easy tips to weave more connection into your life. Stay till the end for a reflective moment you won’t want to miss. Attachments Homunculi: ⁠https://learnsomatics.ie/how-your-brain-sees-your-body/⁠ Google Form (Your Reflections): https://forms.gle/TbWZmAd7SPFkmjfCA Timestamps 0:00 — The Scienc...