Darling & Darling

In this Quarterly Check-In we talk about our last three months. We dive into different influences we have on our lives and how exchanging them can bring us closer.

In this episode we talk about what we have been up to recently - for example about the current heat wave in Europe and our recent vacation. We dive deep into the topic of truly experiencing the moment and the world around us.

In this episode we talk about the hindsight bias. You will learn what it is, where you will encounter it and how to deal with it. Check out the book "UNSINKABLE" from Daniel Allen Butler.

In this episode we talk about commitments, why it's important to keep them, and how to build systems accordingly.

In this episode we talk about love languages - a concept popularized by author Gary Chapman. We discuss our personal experiences concerning the model and how to incorporate it into your everyday life. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Five_Love_Languages

In this episode we dive deeper into the DISC personality model. (Make sure to check out our episode 9 to get an introduction into the topic of personality!) You will learn about the basics of the model and how it helps us in our everyday lives. Here are the links that we've mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DISC_assessment https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrounded_by_Idiots https://www.discu...

In this episode we look back on the first quarter of 2026. We talk about what we've learnt and how we want to shape the next quarter. Questions for journaling:  What did you learn this quarter?  What is something you started again? What is something new you started?  What is something you stopped?  What is something you achieved?  What is something you are proud of? ...

In this episode we talk about balance and different approaches to finding the right virtues in live. We use the Yerkes-Dodson Law for discovering real life examples for why having a good balance and staying in the sweet spot matters. 

Is it better to focus on one specific area or should you have a generalistic approach to learning? In this episode we talk about current movements in our society and how to set the right priorities.

In this episode we talk about our learnings from this week and how we are going to act upon them in the future.

In this episode we talk about impostor syndrome - a common phenomenon you might experience when trying out new things. We exchange our experiences with it, what might help conquering your fears, and which aspects are related to those feelings.

In this episode we talk with our good friend Kat about university and creative projects. Among other things we dive into good feedback culture and what to keep in mind when receiving or giving feedback.

Have you ever said 'yes' and regretted it later on? In this episode we talk about why it's so difficult to say 'no' and how we can get better with it.

In this week's episode we are talking about - yes, what are we talking about? We just started chatting about recent experiences and highlights from the week and ended up with interesting insights about relationships and ideas for creative writing and storytelling.

We are celebrating our podcast's first anniversary and look back what has changed over that year and what we have learnt. We also look into the future and end up with surprising and wholesome insights.

In this episode we talk about different support systems for your personal goals. I.e. techniques, methods, or people around you that hold you accountable to reach your goals and turning your dreams into reality.

In this episode we talk about Viktor E. Frankl's book "Man's Search For Meaning". You will learn how it shifted our mindsets and perspectives around life and how the author's experiences and observations during the holocaust are still relevant for us today.

We talk about the struggle of starting something new and how to overcome it. We talk about technological, psychological and social challenges, and what's most important to keep in mind.

In this episode we go deeper into the topic of toxic relationships and look more closely at a few red flags. You will learn about different types of red flags, our personal experiences, and what we consider most important when evaluating a relationship. Sources used: https://zawn.substack.com/p/relationship-red-flags-an-ongoing https://openup.com/blog/recognise-red-flags-relationship/

In this check-in we talk about our last quarter and the last year in general. We explain our learnings and what we want to do differently this year to inspire you to grow with the right mindset and priorities.

In this episode we talk about the Titanic tragedy and an exhibition we recently visited that gave us a new perspective on the events that night and the people involved. You will learn more about the Titanic and why it is important to remember as well as some surprising scientific and philosophical perspectives.

This is the first episode of a mini series about toxic relationships. We give you an overview of this topic and our opinions and experiences with it.

"You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." states a famous quote. Are you aware of the people you spend time with and what influence they have on you? In this episode you will learn our take on this topic and how we are influenced by others on different layers. We explain to you how you can gain awareness about your circle of influence and make changes towards healthier...

Taking the example of our stories about how we stopped drinking alcohol, we explain to you the mechanics of peer pressure, how you can recognize it in your own life, and how to overcome it.

What is a hobby and what requirements does an activity have to meet to count as a hobby? In this episode you will learn about our experiences and opinions and get a fresh perspective on how to best spend your time.