Nicoleta Porojanu

Open To Happiness

Health EN ↓ 184 episodes

This podcast is guiding trauma survivors through their journey of self-discovery, healing and personal growth. Its host Nicoleta is a Romanian-British Psychologist, Therapist and Trauma Specialist and a survivor of childhood trauma and TNBC herself. Nicoleta is interested in authentic human connection, healing and personal development and loves to help people grow conscious awareness, heal their past, develop relationship attunement, and finally open to happiness .

Author

Nicoleta Porojanu

Category

Health

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Apr 29, 2026

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Episodes

134 - The link between detoxification and happiness 20.09.2023

In this episode Nicoleta talks about detoxification and happiness with Wendy Meyers , naturopathic doctor, functional diagnostic nutritionist and detox expert from Los Angeles, USA.  Inspired by own health challenges at 37 The truth about air, food, water and heavy metals intake How detoxification can help chronic fatigue and other ailments The 5 detox foods  Binders, minerals and saunas About the...

133 - Personality and your happiness 13.09.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the Self-discovery series and guides you explore the relationship between your personality and your happiness . To grow in the containing space of a community join the Happiness Seekers Club here:  https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

132 - Relationships and your happiness 06.09.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on Self-discovery and guides you explore the link between your relationships and your happiness. Elevate your experience by joining the Happiness Seekers Club:  https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

131 - Culturalization and your happiness 30.08.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on Self-discovery   and guides you to explore the impact of the culturalization process on your happiness . Expand your awareness by joining the Happiness Seekers Club:  https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

130 - The source of suffering and healing 23.08.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on Self-discovery   and guides you explore why the suffering and healing have the same source and how can you start mending your wounds. Ready to join our community? Sign up for the Happiness Seekers Club:  https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

129 - Religion, science and your happiness 16.08.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on Self-discovery   and guides you explore how religion and science have shapped your life and happiness. Want to expand this further? Join the Happiness Seekers Club here:  https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

128 - The outside world and your happiness 09.08.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on self-discovery and guides you explore the impact of the history of humanity on your life and happiness . Deepen your experience by joining the Happiness Seekers Club:  https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

127 - Where are you coming from? 02.08.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the Self-discovery   series and explores where are we coming from.  How connected we are with each other, with the Earth and the Universe surrounding us? Do you have a community that helps you grow and develop each day? If not join the Happiness Seekers Club membership here: https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

126 - How to survive complex childhood trauma 26.07.2023

In this episode Nicoleta explores relational trauma and happiness with Jana Wilson , the author of Wise Little one: Learning to Love and Listen to My Inner Child .   The sad story of complex childhood trauma.   How a child survives complex post-traumatic stress. Living with an alcoholic father and a mentally ill mother. When your mother puts the gun on your head at 8. The gift of a mystical experi...

125 - Integrate the 4 parts of you 19.07.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on Self-discovery   and explores how to integrate your body, mind, soul and social persona into your whole being. Further guidance around this inside of the Happiness Seekers Club: https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

124 - Best teachings from a yoga therapist 12.07.2023

In this episode Nicoleta explores relational trauma and happiness with Heather Mason, yoga therapist and the founder of The Minded Institute. Story of an ex gymnast growing up in Manhattan. From developmental trauma to studying anthropology abroad. The return to New York, back into trauma. Life in Buddhist monasteries in Asia. The practice of yoga and Buddhist meditation. Becoming a psychotherapis...

123 - Insight into your spiritual wellbeing 05.07.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on Self-discovery and explores the connection with the soul and how you can integrate your spiritual wellbeing in your self-care practice. Deepen your understanding of self by joining your community: https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

122 - Somatic experiencing for trauma healing 28.06.2023

In this episode Nicoleta explores relational trauma and happiness with Crystle Lampitt , psychotherapist from Kansan, USA. Life as a model, journalist, teacher and psychotherapist. Born in Egypt, brought up in Indonesia and living in America. Not talking about feelings in an Asian-American family. About our capacity to feeling happiness. When you feel lost and confused growing up. The nature of ha...

121 - How to embody your life 21.06.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the series on Self-discovery and explores embodiment and why it is important to reconnect and come back home to inhabit your body. For more support with your self-discovery check out the Happiness Seekers Club membership: https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

120 - Insights into the science of stuck 14.06.2023

In this episode Nicoleta chats about trauma and happiness with Britt Frank , psychotherapist based in New York, USA and author of the book "The Science of Stuck". What does it mean to be stuck? The difference between stuckness and oppression. Intention/action gap and its meaning. When stuckness is a form of trauma. Why mental health world is confused around trauma. The science of stuck a...

119 - Heal relational trauma 07.06.2023

In this episode Nicoleta continues the Trauma Healing series and explores relational trauma.     What is relational trauma? What is it’s impact on us? And how can we heal our relational wounds?   Find support around your relational struggles in a private and safe community: https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

118 - Heal family and transgenerational trauma 31.05.2023

In this episode Nicoleta continues the Trauma Healing series and explores family and transgenerational trauma.  What is family trauma? What is transgenerational trauma? And how do we heal from them? Get more info and support around this here:  https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club

117 - Heal your cultural and social trauma 24.05.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues her Trauma Healing series and explores the impact of cultural and social trauma. Cultural trauma is created and allowed by the local cultures, is rooted in religious and scientific fiction and maintained by our societies which are led by the systems and institutions of each era. Cultural trauma has brought and still brings a lot of suffering and has historic...

116 - Heal your collective and ancestral trauma 17.05.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues her Trauma Healing series and explores how to heal collective and ancestral trauma. Explore where you’re coming from, reconnect with the universe, the Earth, the nature and the ecosystem as one of 100 zillion organisms. Discover the impact of the 2.5 mil years of human history and understand evolutionary, genetic and karmic memory.  Find how your ancestry co...

115 - Heal your social persona trauma 10.05.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues her Trauma Healing series and explores how to heal the trauma of the 4th part of you: your social persona. What is the social persona? And what shapes your personality? How do you develop this social persona which is the mediator between your internal  and external world? More on this here: nicoletaporojanu.com

114 - Heal your soul from trauma 03.05.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the Trauma Healing series and explores the impact of trauma on our soul and heart, and how we can heal our inner wounds. What is the soul? How can the soul get hurt? What is the impact of trauma on our soul? Is healing possible? The power of presence and awareness. Steps towards spiritual wellbeing. When transformation happens. Want to learn more about traum...

113 - Healing as a transpersonal experience 26.04.2023

In this interview Nicoleta explores  trauma and happiness with dr. Ava Pommerenk , trauma recovery specialist from Mexico.   Life in isolation on an organic farm in Hawaii. Growing up in a dysfunctional family environment. From trauma to seeking a deep sense of connection. When the overachiever opens up to spirituality. Being guided to a Buddhist psychology school. When the soul searching journey...

112 - Why trauma impacts our capacity for happiness 19.04.2023

In this episode Nicoleta talks about trauma and happiness with dr. Aimee Apigian, medical physician specialized in Preventive Medicine and Addiction Medicine  from California, USA.   When own health struggles inspires a medical physician to look beyond conventional medicine. What is functional medicine? Looking underneath the symptoms into the cause of illness. Why is preventative medicine importa...

111 - Heal your mind from trauma 12.04.2023

In this solo episode Nicoleta continues the Trauma Healing series and explores the impact of trauma on our minds and how this prevents us to access joy, happiness and fulfillment. What is the mind?  How it develops? What does it do? What’s the impact of trauma on the mind? And how can you regain your mental health after trauma? To deepen your understanding of trauma and healing join the Happiness...

110 - You can restore your relationships 05.04.2023

In this episode Nicoleta chats about relationships and happiness with David Cooley , restorative relationship process facilitator from North Carolina, USA.   Life growing up surrounded by racial violence in the US. The impact of social injustice and cultural oppression. Shifting from the justice system to intimate relationships. What is the restorative relationship conversations model. What it mea...

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