Open To Happiness

When happiness is our true state. The check list of happiness as social conditioning. A near death experience at the young age of 3. Trauma as a gateway for compassion and empathy. Are you defined by your story or you define your story? What is the true nature of reality? Consciousness is infinite love. Disempowerment as a blockage to joy. The pain of the identification with the physical body. Wha...

In this episode Nicoleta chats about success and happiness with Derek Moore, the CEO from Coffee & TV. The journey from a humble start in life to a successful career. Merging creative work with business acumen.  Between the illusion and the transient nature of success. The many layers of success.  Lessons and wisdom from a rich life journey. The link between success and happiness. How mindset...

In this solo episode Nicoleta explores attachment as the main reason relationships struggle. When one partner says “you are controlling and needy” and the other partner answers “you are dismissive and distant” conflicts ignite and partners fall back into their painful and dysfunctional pattern of arguments, disengagement and rumination.  The stress associated with the attachment issues in relation...

Suffering is part of our life and no one can go through life untouched . How did you feel today throughout the 86,400 second you lived? How many of these seconds you felt aware, joyful and alive ? Have you got lost again into worries, “to do lists”, endless comparison, feelings of loneliness, inadequacy, low self-worth and unhappiness? This is why you need self-therapy and healing. In this 19 min...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about happiness with retired cosmetic surgeon, speaker, coach, mentor and bestselling author Dr. Allen Lycka from Edmonton, Canada. When a doctor gets misdiagnosed with ALS .  Living with an undiagnosed chronic illness.  How a doctor handles depression and suicidal ideation? The importance of resilience and purpose in life . When the right thoughts attract the desire...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about trauma and happiness with counsellor and psychotherapist Tatjana Simakova from Ireland.  Why do we get traumatised? What causes trauma in the first place? What is transgenerational trauma and how it gets passed through generations? What’s the impact of emotionally unavailable parents on adolescents? How can parents help children to manage their emotional turmoi...

In this episode Nicoleta is talking about trauma and happiness with Stephen Travers , director of UK & International Havening from Dublin, Ireland. Join us in our quest to answer some very important questions: Why aren’t you happy? Can we be happy all the time? Should we be pursuing happiness? Is happiness the goal in life? What’s the purpose of life and the meaning of this existence? Why doin...

In this episode Nicoleta is talking about gender equalityand happiness with Gill Whitty-Collins , former vice-president at Procter & Gamble and author of "Why Men Win At Work ... and how can we make inequality history". From a 51% women population to over 90% men leadership . Why only 7% CEOs and 25% members of governments are women ? When gender equality means 50% representation of...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about business and happiness with Sharon Valenti a British business coach based in Georgia USA.  From alcoholic parents to distorted beliefs about the self. Childhood trauma and abusive relationships in adult life. About “not-enoughness” and the path of self-help and personal development. Insight into mental programing and the illusion of fear. The power of awareness...

In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the trend of personal development bypass , where many of us follow others and search for information in the outside world hoping to grow within. Find why reading books and acquiring information does not necessary lead to personal development. And discover what can actually help you grow and develop into the person you really wish to be. Here's a quick pd...

 In this episode Nicoleta talks about radical acceptance and happiness with Dr. Farah El Miligui , Counselling psychologist from London.  From a happy home to curiosity about human condition and a degree in psychology. Mental health when the brain goes off track. Insight into humility and the meaning of life. When happiness requires to be ok with your inner darkness. The impact of the past and the...

In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the experience of awakening. Why do we awaken through suffering? Why can’t we just take a pill and awaken Or make a spell and awaken straight away? What protects us from awakening? Can awakening come free of pain and suffering? How do you prepare for awakening? The real magic of wakening. Read more: https://the3entangledmindsblueprint.nicoletaporojanu.com  

In this episode Nicoleta explores happiness in captivity with Clinical and Forensic psychologist Naomi Murphy from Peterborough, England. Alongside her clinical director role in a residential secure unit, Naomi is a Honorary Professor of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and the co-host of the Locked Up Living podcast.  When moving places in childhood leads to seeking stability in adult li...

In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the relationship between overthinking and happiness . What is thinking and why do we overthink ? Studies show us that 95% of our thoughts are repetitive anfd 80% are negative. When does thinking turn into overthinking? Do you ruminate about the past or worry about the future? What is the impact of overthinking on our wellbeing ? Can we learn to control our th...

In this episode Nicoleta explores dating and happiness with counselling psychologist Dr. Rina Bajaj from London. From substance misuse, domestic abuse, children and forensic services to dating consultancy. Insights from the business of love industry . When 323 million people worldwide are using 1500 dating apps . Is dating about love or more about loneliness and connection? Has the corona pandemic...

In this episodes Nicoleta chats about mortality and happiness with Cassandra Geisel, a Canadian born mental health advocate and death educator living in London. From studying criminology, religion and spirituality to suicide prevention and training in psychotherapy. Gaining insight from the research on serial homicide . When people are treated unequally in life and death . Learnings from working i...

In this episodes Nicoleta chats about physical health and happiness with Deanna Hansen, the founder of Block Therapy and Fluid Isometrics from Winnipeg, Canada . When the struggles allow us to transform our lives . The story of an athletic therapist struggling with health problems . How an anxiety attack led intuitively to soothing physical touch . What is fascia system and how can we keep it heal...

In this episode Nicoleta is doing a solo exploring how to open to happiness despite the life challenges . Find what challenges Nicoleta faced in the past and how she managed to surrender to the present moment, transcend the pain and connect with the infinite source of inner peace. A good guide to help you create transformation in your life is the 7 Steps of Real Transformation framework. Get your...

In this episodes Nicoleta chats about success and happiness with Michael Biarness , neuroscientist and author from Philadelphia, USA. How losing his father inspired Michael to write “Redefining success. Stories, science and strategies to prioritise happiness and overcome life’s “Oh Shit” moments. Life through the lenses of a neuroscientist focused on improving patient’s outcomes. Interviewing doze...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about conscious parenting and happiness with Sue DeCaro , coach and educator from South Carolina, USA. What is conscious parenting ? What does it mean to be a good parent ? How cultural conditioning impacts our parenting . Why we think we need to “fix” the children instead of fixing ourselves. When transgenerational trauma gets passed through generations . How to you...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about justice and happiness with Frank Ramos , lawyer from Miami, Florida, USA. When parents inspire you to become a white collar professional.  How hitting the rock bottom awakens you to take action and escape the darkness of depression. When happiness is about helping others . Following the inner calling and being of service to others beyond your job. The joy of me...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about the absent father and happiness with Jungian analist Susan Schwartz from Arizona, USA. There is little literature around father’s relationship with the children. How the absent father archetype gets passed through transgenerational trauma. When culture shapes the relationship between daughters and fathers. Unpacking the unconscious father/daughter relationship....

In this episode Nicoleta talks about faith and happiness with pastor and podcaster Ken Primus , the author of “Threads of Enlightenment” and "The Blueprint of Faith".  We are programmed by people that come from a place of trauma .  Walking on the path of enlightenment in the search for meaning of life . Getting close to burnout within the “prison” of the Christian church . How a divorce...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about war and happiness with Brooke Siem , author and award winning chef, also passionate mental health writer and creator of the newsletter “Happiness is a skill”, from Reno, Nevada, USA. Why are we humans dragged into conflict and war ? Is conflict innate in us people ? How our programming leads to war and conflict . What is conflict and war doing to our mental hea...

In this episode Nicoleta talks about OCD and happiness with Mike Vatter , podcast host from Jacksonville, USA.  When you get adopted and reconnect with your biological family following a DNA testing. Does OCD run in the family? The relationship between adoption and OCD. The “learned” and “inherited” components of OCD. How OCD impacts our happiness.  Coping with obsessive-compulsive symptoms. The i...