Nicoleta Porojanu
Open To Happiness
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 .
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Apr 29, 2026
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Episodes
109 - Be authentic to be happy 29.03.2023 46:22
In this episode Nicoleta explores transgenerational trauma and happiness with dr. Pilar Jennings , psychoanalyst from New York, USA. From medical anthropology to psychoanalysis. Insights from a long term student and teacher of Buddhist Psychology. How our ancestry impacts our work. The source of human suffering. Why suffering is powerful. How self-attack leads to suffering. When personal suffering...
108 - Heal your body from trauma 22.03.2023 22:55
In this solo episode Nicoleta starts a Trauma Healing series and explores the impact of trauma on our physical body and how to heal the body from the hurts of the past. Get more help around trauma and healing by joining the Happiness Seekers Club: https://learn.nicoletaporojanu.com/happiness-seekers-club
107 - Are younger generations less grateful? 15.03.2023 44:57
In this episode Nicoleta is chatting about lifestyle, mental health and happiness with James Hart , the CEO of Lukah, a startup focussed on employee wellbeing. Dark times throughout the university years. Mental health struggles in the job market. The toxic society that makes us feel helpless. Why happiness is not a destination. Main challenges for Millennials today. How FOMO impact us all. Are...
106 - About the source of our suffering 08.03.2023 9:38
In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the source of our suffering. https://nicoletaporojanu.com/
105 - What is the meaning of life? 01.03.2023 45:29
In this episode Nicoleta talks about [transgenerational] trauma and happiness with Rabbi Simon Jacobson , Founding Dean of The Meaningful Life Center from New York, USA. Insights from a baby boomer brought out in New York. Discovering spirituality through studying esoteric teachings. Finding a mission in life at a young age. How to connect with the “song” of your soul. The temporary happiness in...
104 - Learning from adversity 22.02.2023 43:36
In this episode Nicoleta is charting about resilience and happiness with Karey Spransy , resilience coach from Utah, USA. Starting life in the Mormon community. When you lose 2 lovers to suicide. Life of a single mom. Battling stage 4 colon cancer. The choice of gratitude. Impact of trauma explored. The power of awareness. Healing trauma and growing stronger. Best learnings from adversity. From h...
103 - Where are you coming from? 15.02.2023 16:47
In this solo episode Nicoleta explores an existential question: where are we coming from? https://nicoletaporojanu.com/
102 - There is hidden purpose in your pain 08.02.2023 42:42
In this episode Nicoleta is chatting about trauma and happiness with Laura Martin , trauma specialist from Texas USA. How childhood trauma informs the work we do. From suicidal ideation, eating disorder, drugs and alcohol misuse to domestic abuse and sexual assault. Losing the mother to addiction. The experience of awakening at 24. The important relationship with ourselves. Why you can’t be at w...
101 - Welcome to the Happiness Seekers Club! 01.02.2023 9:20
In this solo episode I am inviting you into a very special place, into a sanctuary of peace, kindness and joy. It’s the Happiness Seekers Club I launch today 1st Feb 2023, a monthly membership for happiness seekers that have survived transgenerational trauma and pain and are now ready to heal and open to happiness. What is this about? I am making you an invitation: get ready to heal within a suppo...
100 - Celebrating 2 years of podcasting 25.01.2023 7:19
In this solo episode nicoleta celebrates 2 years of podcasting and episode 100! What are her learnings? And what happens next?
99 - Find the yogic balance in your doshas 18.01.2023 46:33
In this episode Nicoleta is chatting about holistic healing and happiness with Zeeba Khan , Ayuverdic clinician and meditation teacher from Singapore. Moving through various careers from modelling, to journalism and professor of intercultural communication. Returning back to the roots and training in Ayurveda. When happiness is sought in the external validation. About the condition of the modern...
98 - How to confront your old wounds 11.01.2023 34:46
In this episode Nicoleta talks about trauma, healing and happiness with Rivka Malka , transformation coach from Baltimore, USA What counts as trauma really? The impact of molestation as a girl. How teachers can shut you down. When childhood trauma make us comfortable in abusive relationships. Key lessons about relationships. Why trauma gets covered by the labels we identify with. How to confront...
97 - 90 min with 90 year old Bernie Siegel 04.01.2023 1:31:17
In this episode Nicoleta chats about healing and spirituality with renowned American surgeon and author Bernie Siegel . What's inside: Reflections from a mystical life. The journey from a medical doctor to spirituality. Holistic healing beyond the conventional medicine. About the burden of children growing up without love. Insight from Bernie’s parents. How transgenerational trauma leads to i...
96 - In conversation with a Rabbi 14.12.2022 1:02:24
In this episode Nicoleta chats about pain and happiness with Rabbi Amichai Cohen from Tzfat, Israel. From growing up in New York to being a sheppard in Galilee. How one copes with moving and displacement. When a mental breakdown leads to spiritual awakening. How Kabbalah can teach us to embrace joy and happiness. Why we live in internal conflict. How mental rigidity brings suffering. What Kabbal...
95 - How to live on purpose in 2023 07.12.2022 7:42
What fires you up? Wwhat makes you wake up in the morning? What are you looking for each day? What would you do with your life if the circumstances would be different? How much work would you do and what else would you do if you had more time and more freedom? It is important to get clarity around what brings you pleasure in all aspects of life. Let's explore how to live on purpose in 2023.
94 - What is your mind really? 30.11.2022 9:43
In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the depths of human mind. What is your mind? How it develops. And what does it do? Also how can you be well in your mind, in other words, how can you preserve or regain your mental health? Your helpful pdf guide: https://the3entangledmindsblueprint.nicoletaporojanu.com
93 - Is happiness your choice? 23.11.2022 11:39
In this solo episode Nicoleta explores if happiness is a choice. If happiness is a choice why would you choose to be unhappy? Where is happiness taking place? Is happiness created by your or others? How can you get back in charge of your happiness?
92 - The secret of happy relationships 16.11.2022 11:13
In this solo episode Nicoleta explores relationships and happiness from a fresh perspective: Are relationships complicated or we make them this way? What are the 3 rules we break in relationships? How do we resolve conflicts in relationships? Can relationships be repaired? Why awareness is key to happy and fulfilling relationships. Get your pdf guides to aid you in building mutually satisfying r...
91 - Traumatised parents can't see the abuse in their children 09.11.2022 46:26
In this episode Nicoleta talks about hardship and happiness with Jenny Briard, trauma therapist from Leeds, England Life when you are born to a single mother. Sexually abused by mother’s boyfriend. About the abuse without violence. How does one abuse invite others? Going through two rapes by manipulation and pushing boundaries. When mothers ignore the abuse against their children. Parents cannot f...
90 - How to heal your FOMO 02.11.2022 10:27
In this short solo episode Nicoleta explores the relationship between FOMO and happiness. What is FOMO, the fear of missing out, what is underneath this fear, what is its impact and what can we do about it? Fear of missing out is real and is affecting many of us, but we can heal from this, we can liberate ourselves from conditioning and we can regain a sense of aliveness and vitality. To take thi...
89 - I lost 2 adult children to parental alienation 26.10.2022 53:20
In this episode Nicoleta talks about parental alienation and happiness with Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro , teacher and author from Chicago USA. How awareness brings light on a deceitful 27 years marriage. When your spouse throws at you gaslighting, financial abuse and a smear campaign. Feeling discounted and undermined and still ignoring red flags. When the physical assault and threat brings awakening...
88 - Adversity allows you to grow 19.10.2022 45:07
In this episode Nicoleta is exploring happiness with the author of The Breakthrough Code Tom McCharthy from California, USA. Why happiness is the choice to fulfil your life purpose. When suffering stems from our comparison to the others. Post-traumatic growth following the loss of a parent early in life. How trauma blocks your happiness. When you are stuck and how to let go of pain and suffering...
87 - You are blocking your happiness 12.10.2022 5:00
In this solo episode Nicoleta explores with you that part of you that is blocking your happiness? It is your programmed mind, that software installed on your pure brain that lives in the darkness of your mentors. Luckily, you have an immense opportunity to tap into joy when you transcend your tunnel mind. Learn to use your power, the power of choice and stay present. Get your guide to get back th...
86 - The link between consciousness, genetics and happiness 05.10.2022 1:31:35
In this episode Nicoleta talks about consciousness, genetics and happiness with dr. Bruce Lipton , stem cell biologist, best-selling author and internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. Bruce and Nicoleta unpack the biology of belief and empower people with their lived experience. What is the connection between consciousness, matter and miracles? The shift from the classica...
85 - Your pain is self-inflicted 28.09.2022 15:23
In this solo epidosde Nicoleta explores why we struggle to heal our trauma . You cannot heal your trauma in your conceptual mind. Trauma fragmented your soul, hurt your heart, your feelings, your emotions, and this is where healing needs to happen. Learn why your suffering is self-inflicted and how to properly heal. And download this helpful resource to get you strated: https://the7stepsofrealtran...
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