Living the Unseen

In this final episode of season two, I take a moment to reflect. This season of Living the Unseen was all about the quiet relationship between humans and nature—the ways we belong to the world, even when we forget. From conversations about sacred sites, taoism and nurturing our bodies, to stories of reconnection and slowness, a clear thread emerged: we don’t need to go far to find meaning. Often,...

What does it mean to live a spiritual life without the rituals, robes, or rules? In this special episode of Living the Unseen , the roles reverse: Cristina Pop , host of the Stop Running Your Business like a Man podcast , interviews me, Arjanna. We explore the quiet moments and personal shifts that have shaped how I understand spirituality today: becoming a mother, reconnecting with nature, naviga...

How can you allow yourself to deeply care about the planet without burning out? In this episode of Living the Unseen, I speak with Harriët van der Weele, mindfulness trainer and strategic advisor for the energy transition. Harriët shares her journey from climate activism and frustration to inner transformation, and how mindfulness helped her find a more sustainable path for herself and for the wor...

In this episode of Living the Unseen , I sit down with Crispijn Jansen, a Dutch Tao Trainer whose path to Taoism began in the unlikely world of physics and corporate management. Crispijn shares how his journey of exploring Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taoist teachings helped him navigate personal challenges - from anger as a parent, to struggles with intimacy. He breaks down the essence of Taoist philosop...

What if your body held the wisdom you’ve been searching for? In this episode of Living the Unseen , I sit down with Jasmin to explore her journey of reconnecting with her body and intuition after being diagnosed with Hashimoto, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. Rather than simply following a prescribed path, Jasmin chose to listen deeply to her body, treating it as a source of wisdom...

"What if you just kept going?"  That question changed everything for Bas Jongerius. A decade ago, we worked together at Circle Economy, where Bas welcomed every newcomer with a powerful question: “When did you feel most alive?”  But as he threw himself into work, striving to make the world more circular, he realized he was neglecting himself. One day, exhausted and burned out, he imagine...

At Little Dutch Farm , Kim Taylor helps people slow down and rediscover their connection to nature—not by venturing into the wild, but by paying attention to what’s already around them. In this episode, among other things, we explore the power of awe: those small, magical moments, like watching mist rise over a field or noticing the intricate patterns on a leaf. Research shows that awe isn’t just...

In this episode of Living the Unseen , Julia reveals how landscapes, sacred sites, and even everyday natural elements like feathers and flowers connect us to deeper wisdom and ancestral codes. Julia's journey from corporate life to spiritual guide highlights her belief that the Earth is a living organism offering teachings that guide humanity. Tune in to hear her powerful insights on living in...

In this episode of Living the Unseen, nutritionist Nirvana Abou-Gabal talks about the profound connection between caring for our bodies and the natural world from a Muslim perspective. Drawing on ancestral traditions, she shares her wisdom on shifting from a mindset of domination to one of stewardship, viewing our bodies and the earth as sacred gifts to nurture. About Nirvana Nirvana Abou-Gabal, L...

The Living the Unseen podcast came into existence to explore spirituality from different angles, and learn how others integrate their spiritual practices into their day-to-day lives. In  season 1  of the podcast, my friend  Tanja Lau  and I explored spirituality in the broadest sense of the word. In season 2, I am zooming in on nature & spirituality. ​ I want to hear stories about the most awe...

Matt Champoux is a nature lover and yoga teacher from the Bay Area, California.

This episode is an intimate conversation between Abi Afolabi and Arjanna. Whereas Abi grew up in a Christian household, Arjanna grew up without any form of religion. We explore how you deal with fear with or without God in your life and how Abi’s relationship with God changed drastically as she moved from Nigeria to Switzerland. Abi talks about gratitude and tells us how she managed to carve out u...

Join us for a rich conversation with Remi where we cover a wide range of topics – from philosophy to breath work, from making peace with your body to birthday celebrations as a spiritual act. Find out what a bearded guy in India had to do with Remi’s spiritual journey and how Hank, Professor McGonagall and someone named Joshua ended up in this very special episode… About Remi Remi grew up in Franc...

Tanja first heard about plant medicine years ago, but it wasn’t until last year in December that she felt the calling to go on an Ayahuasca retreat. Our guest, Irina Lahtadire, was one of the people who helped her prepare for this event. In this episode Irina and Tanja talk about their experiences with psychedelics in public for the very first time. Irina will share which aspects she considered be...

10 days in complete silence –  if you’re living with kids or in a noisy environment, that might sounds like heaven. But let’s be honest: It also sounds like a tremendous challenge, especially if you are not supposed to move, read or write during that time… In this episode, we talked to Akshay Mahajan who has spent over 1000 hours practicing different kinds of meditation, including a Vipassana sile...

CEO and spiritual medium – not really two job titles you generally see together on someone’s Linkedin profile. Our guest Larissa Hämisegger is the CEO of UNUmondo, an unconventional language school – and a medium. For the longest time, she felt like a stranger on earth, until she learned how to connect to her heart and discovered a deep sense of inner peace.  And her spiritual journey doesn’t stop...

Complete strangers acting as your family members, sudden insights into generational trauma, intuitive immersions in your family tree? Sounds intense – and a bit magical. In this episode, we talk to business mentor and family constellations leader Merel van Vugt, to explore how the family constellations approach can help us understand our family’s dynamics and patterns, and heal unresolved issues. ...

How can spirituality shape a doctor’s medical practice? And what is it like to work with a spiritual mentor? If you are like us, you might feel a certain resistance when it comes to following gurus and other spiritual guides. But Kriti’s inner clarity and peace really made us curious about her journey and the support she found along the way. Dr. Kriti Nanda, Medical Doctor, Mental Health Coach, Re...

How is consciousness actually created in the brain? Can you apply scientific methods when it comes to spiritual practices? Questions like these led our guest Cristina Moraru onto a fascinating path where she started digging deeper into the intersection of science and spirituality. In our conversation she talks about people and resources that helped her on her journey, what a cup sleeve taught her...

From silence retreats to tarot readings for companies, from Ayahuasca to Wicca traditions – Where and how does a spiritual journey begin? Which forms can it take? How do we break the taboo and start talking about it to others?  Arjanna van der Plas and Tanja Lau are on a quest to explore spirituality from different angles and learn how others started to integrate it into their day-to-day lives – o...