LUAN Emotional Museum

Charles Darwin used to say it is not the strongest of the species that survives nor the most intelligent; it is the one that is the most adaptable to change that lives. As we live through the closing chapter of Season 2, Marion has an important and a close-to-heart topic to discuss: Change. She talks about how life is not static and the only constant thing is change and how it is essential to adap...

Unravel the invisible scars that are left behind. The beliefs that we carry of feeling not good enough. In this episode, Marion talks about how the external world, primarily the parent's actions, can cause traumas to their children. Let's dig deep into the root and cause of this feeling and try to rectify it.  

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, but our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. Most humans are afraid to show their essence to anyone, even themselves. Marion takes us on a journey where we dive deeper into fear and how it acts as a barrier to personal growth, fulfillment, and self-acceptance.  

In a world that constantly demands perfection and comparison, it's easy to fall into the trap of questioning our worth and abilities. If you are feeling not good enough, you are not alone! We all feel like it at some point, possibly for various reasons.  

What is Artificial Intelligence and the future of it? It wasn't until the 21st century that AI truly began transforming our world. The advent of big data and robust computing systems enabled researchers to develop more advanced AI models and algorithms. Should we be worried or aware? Join us in our latest LUAN Podcast with Marion on an 'Introduction to AI.'  

Let's acknowledge and accept all parts of ourselves. Comment "yes," and we will send you a link to the poetry reading of the poem "We all have a dark side" by Sajida Haddad.  

We may feel ashamed or guilty for having specific thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. We might never express them or even acknowledge them. However, it is essential to remember that we are all human, and part of being human means having a range of emotions and experiences. Through this podcast episode, we invite you to embrace your dark side.  

Our stories reflect who we are, and they deserve to be heard. Sometimes we might feel like our voices are being ignored, but today, the LUAN team wants to let you know that “Silence is not the answer” Tune in to our latest podcast, where Marion speaks about her life journey from her career to being an entrepreneur. Your story matters! Let’s empower it!  

Life is like a journey with many paths. This poem by Robert Frost has gained lots of attention and has been inspiring generations with its message. The poem interprets how we make choices in our lives and their consequences. The path most of them choose might be easy to travel along, but the lesser traveled path might give us new experiences and life lessons! This poem reminds us of the importance...

Human abilities are immense. The abilities and skills differ from person to person. But sometimes we might feel, “Nah, I am not good at this.” We might limit ourselves to certain areas. This is called the limiting mindset. In this latest podcast episode, Marion Cortina talks about the book, ‘Limitless’ by Jim Kwik. She talks about the seven lies of learning, reconstructs them positively, and tells...

Here is one of those short and sweet poems with so much deepness intact. 😍 Enjoy the poetry reading by Marion Cortina and get inspired. ✨    

Honesty is harsh; it is easy to lie. We say 'Yes" when we want to say "No." We self-critic ourselves all the time, while all we needed was self-affirmation! Why are we so hard on ourselves? Join our latest podcast with Marion Cortina about self-love, compassion, and encountering your inner voice. It is high time you stand up for yourself and embrace your singularity. Let's follow our hearts and be...

In this contemporary world, we almost do anything not to feel bored; we constantly teach our brains to interrupt themselves. Being bored is a very unpleasant feeling, and the next thing that we want is to stimulate ourselves with something else. Why is boredom this difficult? Studies show that doing nothing can have an inverse effect on our creativity. Being bored can help us train our brains to b...

We all feel the need to rush, work and secure our life. But why do we fail to acknowledge the resources that we have now? A change of mindset from scarcity to sufficiency. When we look at our resources, they are more profound than we thought. When you examine or think about the things you got today, you will be grateful. And this happens only when you are mindful. In this week's podcast episode, M...

If there is someone who is different and has their own unique idealogy, embrace them. Celebrate them and support them. It is indeed them who bring new thoughts, ideas, flowers, and colors inside the family. We made a podcast episode revolving around this topic and a passage by Bert Hellinger. We see and hear you  

We have all made excuses for many things. We either blame the time, our work, our parents, our living situation, or anything. But the truth is, all these excuses are made to hide the fear we feel! The key to leading a life to its fullest potential is being courageous and taking up the opportunities that come your way. Dance with your fears if you want to grow.  

Disappointment is complex, unpleasant, and a mix of anger and sadness and can be depressing. No one wants it, but we all go through it somehow. But how can we deal with this bitter feeling? How can you get through and learn from these feelings? Join us in our latest podcast episode about dealing with disappointments. Marion shares an exciting exercise that you can adopt today!    

We all have heard about the famous American poet Emily Dickinson. Emily spent most of her life indoors, isolated from the whole world. Her poems reflect her inner struggles, thoughts, and faith. Her poetry, "Hope is this thing with feathers," is an extended metaphor of Hope as a 'bird.' The poem is beautiful and light as a feather. Tune in now to hear the narration by Marion.  

What does it mean to be in a relationship? Is it two individuals together? Or is it two individuals evolving together? We are all grown with the narrative that the other person would finish you and you would be optimum together. Are we not complete with ourselves? We invite you to a podcast episode about self-love, healthy relationships, and growth.  

All of the emotions that we go through jointly are intensified with intimacy. Have you felt this with anyone before? In your relationships, are your hearts open and alive? Join Marion Cortina in this podcast episode about these broad and personal topics on love, relationships, and intimacy. She shares her own experiences and workshops that she has been to.

‘The Presence Process’ by Michael Brown, published in 2005, is a best-seller, and we hope many of you have already read it. In this episode, Marion gives you a summary and key takeaways from the book.  

Emotional loneliness as a child is often the result of having parents who were so wrapped up in their own emotions they neglected your needs for connection and attention. If something kindles something as you are reading these lines, we have a podcast episode for you! "Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents" by Lindsay Gibson. Marion walks us through the summary and also gives us key takea...

We are here to talk about how you breathe. We don't just want you to breathe mechanically but to unleash the total capacity of our lungs and live efficiently. Join a nose-opening conversation with Marion Cortina, where she breaks a few myths and talks about techniques to breathe better.  

What makes someone creative? What are a creative person's common traits? What are the obstacles to creativity? Discover everything about creativity with Marion in this podcast episode.    

The heart ideally desires pleasure initially. But if it fails, the heart longs to be out of pain. “The Heart asks Pleasure First" is a short and mystical poem by Emily Dickinson but has a deeper meaning.