Dr. Simone’s Mind Space

Dr. Simone shares a reflective episode from Copenhagen about enjoying family time while navigating persistent mom guilt. She talks candidly about the tension that can arise with partners, the relief of moments when someone else cares for you (like a hairdresser appointment), and the struggle many mothers face to carve out personal time. She encourages mothers to be bold about claiming me-time, exp...

Dr. Simone explores the identity shift high-performing women face after becoming mothers: the emotional strain of returning to work, the challenge of being mentally present, and how success and productivity must be redefined during early parenthood. She shares personal reflections and practical ideas—like taking a breather between work and pickup and setting priorities—to help ambitious parents ta...

Dr. Simone returns to Zurich after a women’s empowerment weekend in St. Moritz and shares her experience solo‑traveling with a nine‑month‑old—what worked, what was tiring, and how the trip ultimately went well. She challenges discouraging, old‑fashioned advice aimed at mothers, urging women to try travel their way, support each other, and build self‑esteem through positive reinforcement and bold c...

Dr. Simone explores unexplained infertility—when thorough testing shows no clear cause—discussing how common it can be and available treatments such as fertility medications, IUI, and IVF. She also covers practical steps couples can take: lifestyle changes (quit smoking, reduce alcohol and caffeine, maintain a healthy weight, balanced diet, daily exercise), stress reduction, and the importance of...

Dr. Simone explores how narcissistic personalities often gravitate to leadership roles and the ways their behavior can feel like psychological warfare in the workplace. This episode outlines common manipulative patterns and the impact on employees' emotional well-being. Practical guidance is offered on protecting your nervous system: keep a low profile, distance yourself when possible, document es...

Power, Pressure, and the Price of Constant Output: Dr. Simone's explores the psychological cost of relentless ambition and the imbalance between masculine drive and the suppressed feminine side. Through personal stories and observations, she highlights how constant output affects mental and physical well-being. Inspired by successful, feminine women she met in Shanghai, Dr. Simone's urges embracin...

How early conditioning shapes adult ambition, burnout, and self-worth. Growing up under a never good enough parenting approach, pushed these women to over perform, yet as a consequence have an incredibly low self esteem, caused by an incredibly harsh self evaluation. The inner critic never stops until complete exhaustion.   @drschwank @unesurcent

The psychology of a high performing women, their history and childhood how they are the way they are, and then how that impacts relationships and marriages down the line.   Balancing your goals for the year, if someone has big dreams and a million things they want to do how to strategize and prioritize.   When you feel so overwhelmed you just freeze and do nothing instead?   @drschwank @unesurcent...

Today’s episode with an openminded global citizen that dares to wear a Birkin bag. Meet Niklas: A designer at heart, inspired by movement, people, and everyday moments. Discussing the feeling of constantly being overstimulated by today’s constant inputs, social media, podcasts, music, and the peace and quiet of phone free hours, such as mornings with his analog alarm clock, providing a post wake u...

Today’s conversation with Tanya. A passionate barre and yoga instructor, devoted mom, and sourdough baker turned small business owner, deeply interested in health and fitness —all while balancing the many hats of modern womanhood. We’ve discussed the drivenness and hyperdrive of millennials. The feeling of never being, pushing hard enough, even if we alway give at least 150%, still second guessing...

Today’s been a day, where I felt to be like unorganized puzzle pieces all over the place. My mind like a bee hive, one million thoughts and feelings at the same time. Up in the air like leaves in the fall wind. After a miserably rainy morning came the sun with a crisp icy winter wind. Snow had fallen near by the city for the first time, winter is officially around the corner, only a couple of hund...

Life can be a rollercoaster: some days we wake up on the sunny warm side of life, other days on the rainy cold side. Many factors can play a role and shift the mood in one or the other direction. Especially, for women this is the case, having a natural cycle dictating a woman’s life through all stages of life. One’s personal life story of course, play the predominant role in how we face challenges...

Today’s episode with an openminded global citizen that dares to wear a Birkin bag. Meet Niklas: A designer at heart, inspired by movement, people, and everyday moments. Balancing creativity, discipline, and the curiosity for what comes next.   @drschwank @unesurecent @maisonbyniklas  

Today’s conversation with Tanya. A passionate barre and yoga instructor, devoted mom, and sourdough baker turned small business owner, deeply interested in health and fitness —all while balancing the many hats of modern womanhood. We’ve discussed and shared our thoughts, emotions, and life changes with facing perimenopause.   @drschwank @unesurecent @sourdough_at9 @tanyaponya

Moving from bright summer days, to crisper fall days, from deep greens into oranges and reds in fall. This is a turbulent period of transition, restlessness, and melancholia: fall. Lots of us feel restless, more anxious, up in their heads a lot. September is a typical month where everyone goes back to school. Childhood memories of our returning to school appear, making us anxious and unconsciously...

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Today’s conversation live from sunny Zurich, with Dr. Ela. As a global citizen, Dr. Ela is home in many places and cultures around the world. We’ve discussed the beauty of solo travelling as a woman, the stigma, self consciousness, and the empowering feeling of breaking the societal norms and expectations. Together we inspire, connect, and strive. Thank you Dr. Ela.   @drschwank @unesurecent @ela_...

Today’s conversation live from sunny Zurich, with Dr. Ela. As a global citizen, Dr. Ela is home in many places and cultures around the world. We’ve discussed the beauty of solo travelling as a woman, the stigma, self consciousness, and the empowering feeling of breaking the societal norms and expectations. Together we inspire, connect, and strive. Thank you Dr. Ela.   @drschwank @unesurecent @ela_...

Today’s conversation with Tanya. A passionate barre and yoga instructor, devoted mom, and sourdough baker turned small business owner, deeply interested in health and fitness —all while balancing the many hats of modern womanhood.   @drschwank @unesurecent @sourdough_at9 @tanyaponya

Today’s podcast is a walk and talk conversation with Sophie Eva Allison @sophievallison, Business Psychologist, Yoga, Barre & PT instructor, and Corporate Wellbeing Coach and Ina @themh_warriors,  founder of Mental Health Warriors, a non profit organization for putting mental health disorders in the spotlight. The three of us discussed the importance of our mental health, travel, and a healthy...

Today’s conversation with Haruka on being back home after summer break, long travels, the joy of routines, friendships, mental load, and parenting.   @drschwank @sayakamatcha

Plan well in advance, but arrange some support during the loooooong summer breaks around the world 🌎   -Arrange grandparents to spend precious quality time with your children.   -Plan a fun camp and book it a year in advance. Anticipation joy is the greatest joy!   -Bring a babysitter / nanny on part of your summer break.   -Plan time with friends, kids play well together and all parents get a lo...

Summer holidays aren’t exactly “holidays” for parents of children of all ages!   Take out me time during the days at times that for your and your family’s schedule best.   -If you have napping toddlers, A) head out on a run or B) do a yoga session, C) read a book, while they’re sleeping.   -If you have teens, lets them have their “pre-adult” alone time multiple times a day and do something yoursel...

Today’s podcast shares the most essential pillars on a long distance travel with a toddler. -Be relaxed and go with the flow. -Add as much comfort and quiet time into the trip. -Be prepared for everything, helps you to relax. -Pack early and wisely. -Never forget the snacks for the entire family on board! -Love is the motto.   @drschwank @unesurcent

Today’s global conversation with entrepreneur Sophie. Equipped with her holistic training, she works as a Wellness Consultant and Yoga Teacher. Her goal is to help my clients feel their best, both mentally and physically.   @drschwank @unesurcent @sophievallison