EVOLUTIONABLE - How We Cultivate & Evolve

In this episode, we sit down for an in-person conversation with my dear friend and colleague Svenja. Ever since the age of 14, Svenja has been interested in her self-development. As time went by, she not only noticed that she has can feel a vast array of emotions but also that she seems to be overly sensitive in many life situations. Which eventually led her to discover and accept the fact that sh...

In this episode, we sit down for an in-person conversation with singer and artist Mirjana to explore the depths of personal evolution and what it means to truly cultivate one’s becoming. Mirjana shares her journey of self-discovery, the role of integrity in her artistic and personal life, and how she navigates the world’s perception of her as a singer and creator. Together, we dive into: ✨ The ke...

When life “gets in the way” and forces us to change direction, we can get so upset and angry that our plans have become redundant. Sometimes life wants us to just switch paths or to even stop doing something altogether. And especially when health is absent and we are forced to rest and recover, we usually get aware of how wonderful it is to just be able to move forward without road blocks or hurdl...

Do you too have the impression that nowadays there is an immeasurable amount of new entrepreneurs out there? Whether this is just a social media phenomenon or whether people truly aspire to achieve that type of career - I say that there’s an entrepreneur in all of us! In this episode we will explore what we can do to ignite the power behind that, in order to cultivate steering our life into a dire...

After a long (and very needed!) break, I am back in my listeners’ ears – yet again full of joy for recording and sharing kind and gentle impulses in the context of self-cultivation.   In this episode I am inviting you to look into your thoughts and habits once again. How did you spend the last 10 months since the last episode was published? What small and big achievements are you proud of? Have yo...

It might sound like a no-brainer for you if someone calls you an individual because that is what you are.    But what does it actually signify to be an individual? You being one whole entity? Sounds about right. But do you actually feel like one? Always and completely aligned with your integrity? Probably not.  In this episode, we are going to look at the different parts of you that co-exist and t...

The start of a new year can be inspiring and motivating but more often than not also frightening because our culture of creating New Year’s resolutions can create the pressure to come up with some “worthwhile” goals.   This episode was made to inspire you to think about your future in a more soul-aligned way by considering your intentions rather than making up goals that you “better should” achiev...

One of the most fabulous people I was honored to meet is Davor. He lives in Toronto and has a moving story, being a refugee from former Yugoslavia.    Knowing him as a positive, outgoing person who loves making other people laugh, it is difficult to imagine the hardships he and his family went through when war broke out in the early 1990s in Yugoslavia. Being separated from their dad, they experie...

For the first time, I will be reading a poem of mine publicly. It is about a wholesome view on the season of fall (or autumn) and about the metaphorical meaning for us in life. Cherishing ambivalence and still being able to count your blessings despite of experiencing challenging situations are some of the things that I invite you to do for yourself in this episode. Get cozy and warm, snuggle in a...

You will be surprised – as was I – to find out the etymology of the word “evolution”.    Tune in to learn how liberating it can be to know all your options and to dare unfold in all possible directions. Evolution doesn't necessarily mean linear development! It truly doesn't.   To get closer to your truest evolution you can ask yourself: “For my next step – does it really make most sense...

What can we all learn from immigrants’ strategies for striving for a better life? I guess that some of you might have an instant stream of thoughts now...   But before we can dive into that question, it is kind of fundamental to think about what better actually means.  Hence, in this episode I will introduce a new podcast feature – the etymological explanation of words (because I LOVE LOVE LOVE et...

Not many words will be shared today, because I myself am applying exactly what I recommend you do, when you find yourself challenged and overwhelmed with work, expectations and activities – for a certain time, JUST DO 10% OF WHAT YOU NORMALLY DO . Feel inspired and encouraged to take it easy for a little while.     Thank you for listening and for supporting the podcast!    ………………………………………………………………...

Overcoming the feeling of being an outsider and the desire to belong, is something that we as immigrants share - regardless of our specific background and individual story.  There is so much wisdom in learning from these type of life experiences.   In this episode, I share a bit more from my personal story with you and three of my favourite tips on how to intentionally cultivate transitions: 1.   ...

Many people shy away from admitting to themselves or to society that they are struggling with their mental health. This is specifically severe for those of you coming from a culture that values family, community or society over the single individual - those of you who originally stem from a cultural background located in Asia, Eastern Europe or South America for example. You have probably been bro...

Hello dear curious crowd, Nice to have you back!  In this podcast the talk is about something that we all do constantly - mistakes .  We all make mistakes at all times and in all aspects of our lives, no matter how professional or trained or prepared we are. In this episode I am going to: Share my most recent (and very public!) mistake with you (in case you missed out) Talk about our mistake cultu...

In this episode we will look into the connection between cultivation patterns or culture generally and your personal evolution, your personal story.  I will explain to you what culture is and we will do two small exercises to increase your awareness of how you cultivate your day your thoughts and essentially your life - because every single day is like a little life. Please share, comment on this...

It's spring 2022 and this is my very first podcast recording ever! YAY!  :) I'm so thrilled and it feels like there are a million butterflies in my belly. This podcast is a multi-lingual, multi-cultural approach to learning and exploring how humans cultivate and evolve. In this intro episode will talk a little bit about the purpose of this podcast as well as about myself. I am honoured a...