Me, Myself and I (as in India)

Some places don’t just attract us. They transform us. In this episode, Nadja explores why certain places may be part of our deeper path—and how India taught her about belonging, innocence, and seeing without judgment. Topics include: Following a place that calls you Identity beyond labels The danger of judging what we don’t understand What India teaches through everyday life 🎙️ Invite Nadja to You...

My first visit to a Gurdwara in India was... not a blessing. Instead of feeling spiritual connection, I felt annoyed. I was constantly "called out" for my hair slipping out of my scarf, while everyone else seemed to be perfect. In this episode of Me, Myself & I (as in India), I dive into the messy, practical reality of visiting holy places in India. From the "Paid VIP Lines&quot...

I grew up believing in absolutely nothing. No Church. No Temple. No Prayer. My worldview was simple: "When you die, you die." For years, I thought this was a disadvantage. But looking back, I realize it was my greatest gift. I was a "Blank Paper." In this episode of Me, Myself & I (as in India), I share how entering the spiritual world with zero preconceptions allowed me to...

This isn't just a travel vlog; it’s a lesson on energy management. In this episode, Nadja takes us to Trimbakeshwar (home of one of the 12 Jyotirlingas) for a journey that tests both her physical stamina and her spiritual boundaries. From hiking the steep steps of Brahmagiri Hill and dodging "cookie-stealing" monkeys to a profound, leg-shaking energy experience inside a tiny cave, th...

Coming from the West, the concept of Arranged Marriage seemed baffling to me. How can you decide your life partner in one hour? Why would you give up your freedom of choice? In this episode, I confront my own biases about love and destiny. I share a conversation I had with a 20-year-old girl in a hospital room that completely shattered my judgment. When I asked her why she wasn't looking for l...

What happens when a carefully planned spiritual trip turns into a medical emergency in a town where no one speaks your language? In this episode, Nadja takes us to Shirdi, a sacred town near Mumbai, where a pilgrimage to the Sai Baba Temple took an unexpected turn: her husband needed emergency surgery. Nadja shares the raw, unscripted reality of navigating a rural Indian hospital as a Westerner. F...

Nadja is usually "Miss Prepared"—always packing the toilet paper, the snacks, and the chargers. But when Mumbai traffic causes her husband (and all the luggage) to miss the train, she faces a 20-hour journey with nothing but a small purse. In this episode, we explore: * The panic of losing material comforts. * How to be "fine" with yourself when everything is stripped away. * W...

In Germany and the West, we judge value by the "packaging." If the neighborhood is clean or the restaurant looks fancy, we assume it's good. In India, that rule doesn't apply. In this episode, Nadja explores the illusion of appearance. From finding the world’s best Chai at a railway station for 10 rupees to discovering luxury inside crumbling buildings, we decode why Expectations...

Welcome to the first episode of Me, Myself & I (as in India). I’m Nadja—a former Engineer and Automotive Manager turned Reiki Master living in India. This is not a travel vlog. In this introduction, I explain why I decided to turn on the microphone (and camera) to decode the clash between Western Logic and Eastern Spirit. We talk about the need to express the chaos, the transition from Germany...