Mikaela Seger Nälgård

What it Took with Mikaela Seger Nälgård

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The real stories behind building extraordinary success.

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Mikaela Seger Nälgård

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Business

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Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

50. What To Do When Life Gets Busy AF 07.07.2026

Today's episode is a life update of the last 1,5 months of extreme speed, expansion, and busyness - and how I not only hold myself through it all, but stay present and am able to still enjoy the ride. We're talking: becoming a house owner, moving in, starting renovations, traveling to London, Munich, and Stockholm. Doing 10+ podcast interviews, onboarding new clients, adopting a cat, and s...

49. Äkta Eller Ingenting med Klara Maria Mach 22.06.2026

I dagens avsnitt möter vi Klara Maria Mach, entreprenör och entreprenörd. Vi pratar om att fostras att jobba hårt, att prestera för att inte göra andra besvikna, och om identitetskriser när du inte längre vet vem du är. Äkta och sårbart berättar hon om när hon blev allvarligt sjuk och instängd på sjukhus i tre månader — och hur hon insåg att man inom loppet av 30 minuter, kan förlora allt . Vi pra...

48. Part 1 - Fight Response: When Your Body Goes Into Battle Mode 09.06.2026

In today's episode, we explore how the FIGHT response shows up at work, in your business, and in your day-to-day, and how it messes with your focus, productivity, and creativity. You'll learn what the body thinks it needs, and what it actually needs in those moments - so that you can get back to both power and peace.

47. Att Stå Stadig När Allt Skakar med Marvin Pastor 31.05.2026

I dagens avsnitt möter vi Marvin Pastor, VD, entreprenör och pappa. Vi pratar om att hitta balansen i de olika rollerma, om att växa upp mellan kulturer, söka 'hemma' och hitta sig själv. Om att möta rasism och vända den till revanchlust, och om att kanalisera sorg till styrka. Vi pratar även om relationsbyggande som den viktigaste byggstenen i ledarskap, och om vikten av att skapa ett leg...

46. The 4 signs you've outgrown your own nervous system 22.05.2026

In today's episode, I share the 4 signs that you have outgrown your current nervous system, and why that's actually good news. If you keep hitting a ceiling that strategy can't break through, crash after your biggest wins, or can't fully relax into the life you've built – this one's for you. Your capacity, not your ambition, is the missing lever.

45. The Courage to Start Over with Nina Hildebrand. 20.05.2026

Today's guest is Nina Hildebrand, founder and CEO of Hildebrand Sweden. She spent over a decade in clinical cancer research before making a complete career shift - leaving the world of biomedicine to invest in her dream of building her own fashion brand. Nina left security behind and, together with her husband, built a premium lifestyle brand from the ground up, with craftsmanship, sustainabil...

44. How Two Cats Helped Me Close The Deal Of A Lifetime 15.05.2026

In today's episode, I share the crazy story of me buying a house and how two cats played a key role in that negotiation. Serendipity is the vibe of this story about the importance of trusting one's intuitive cues, how to find leverage outside the box, and how to hold yourself through expansion.

43. Att Hitta Sin Rätta Väg - via Anorexi, ABBA, och Kungen med Maria Schottenius. 11.05.2026

ABBA, Sveriges Konung och Astrid Lindgren är några av de Maria Schottenius bevakat under sin karriär som kulturchef på Aftonbladet, Expressen och Dagens Nyheter. Men i dagens avsnitt pratar vi inte bara om spännande anekdoter från kulturvärlden. Vi pratar om anorexi som ung, att hitta sin rätta väg i livet, förlusten av hennes nära vän Anna Lindgren - och vad hon önskar att hon gjort annorlunda. Ä...

42. The Stupid Mistake Leaders & Entrepreneur Do Too Often. 01.05.2026

It's a 95% risk that you do this too. I hear it all the time from busy high-growth leaders and entrepreneurs, and it's what screws them over time and time again. If you want to finally have a humming sense of peace in your body and mind, you better stop telling yourself this.

41. Bättre Att Misslyckas Som Sig Själv, Än Att Lyckas Som Någon Annan med Andreas Weise 27.04.2026

I dagens avsnitt träffar jag artisten, låtskrivaren och programledaren Andreas Weise. Vi pratar om resan från att pleasea andra för bekräftelse till att faktiskt hitta sin egen identitet. Om att bryta sig loss, våga vara obekväm och bli den man är menad att vara. Andreas delar öppet om de extrema upp- och nedgångarna han navigerat - förlusten av sin pappa, konkursen, hans fästmös sjukdom - och hur...

40. How To Make Better Decisions. 24.04.2026

In today's episode, we talk about decision-making, how your nervous system impacts your clarity, and how to set yourself up for making better decisions for yourself, your business, your team, and your relationships.

39. Från Mount Everest till Ett Liv i Tjänst för Planeten med Oskar Kihlborg 20.04.2026

I dagens avsnitt träffar jag äventyraren Oskar Kihlborg, som var en av de första svenskarna att bestiga Mount Everest. Vi pratar om rädsla, risker och vad som krävs för att uppnå (och överleva) allt det han åstadkommit, och om resan från världens tak till insikten som resulterade i ett liv i tjänst för planeten.

38. Why 80% of Autoimmune Diagnoses Happens To Women. 10.04.2026

In today's episode, the topic is why 80% of autoimmune diseases happen to women (me being one of them), and the common denominators in the body-mind connection that Dr. Gabor Maté presents in his research, and how the nervous system plays its role in all of this.

37. The Moment I Stopped Drifting and Started Building with Jeremiah Haas. 06.04.2026

In today's episode, you'll get to hear the story of Jeremiah Haas, co-founder of FYMA, and how he went from being an unfocused, terrible student to a click moment that took him around the globe and propelled him into the life of entrepreneurship. This is a conversation about the drive, fear, and the confidence needed to build a life and character you are proud of.

36. Are You To Fast For Your Own Good? 03.04.2026

In today's episode, we talk about how your internal infrastructure hasn't caught up with your external expansion, and how that can give you migraines, back pain, and physical symptoms. Your speed, resourcefulness, and power are your biggest strengths, but when your nervous system doesn't expand proportionally, that causes problems.

35. From Stages to Boardrooms: The Hidden Art of Leadership with Anna Ostergren. 30.03.2026

In today's episode, you'll meet Anna Ostergren, and her path from the stage to the boardroom. We talk about her journey from the performing arts to founding OR8, what theatre taught her about leading under pressure, and why the most powerful thing a leader can learn has nothing to do with strategy.

34. Three Anchors When Life Demands More. 20.03.2026

In today's episode, I share my top 3 reminders I come back to again and again when life gets busy, demands are high, and responsibilities increase. Three anchors that give me perspectives and ease when pressure rises.

33. Om Drömmar, Mod och Att Lämna Duktiga Flickan Bakom Sig med Cecilia Kallin. 16.03.2026

Cecilia Kallin gick från flicklandslaget i volleyboll, till en succé över en natt med popgruppen Timoteij, till att bli en internationell låtskrivare och bygga upp och skala sitt eget produktionsbolag. I dagens avsnitt får vi höra hennes historia, insikterna och strategierna som har burit henne längs vägen mot att bygga ett liv som är sant mot hennes hjärta.

32. Let's Talk Habits That Make You Fried. 15.03.2026

These 10 habits are quietly increasing your stress levels and racing thoughts, and you’re probably doing at least 50% of them. Listen to today's episode for some really surprising insights!

31. Big Ambitions Require Big Capacity, and Big Roots 10.03.2026

In today's episode, we talk about the importance of having steady roots to hold the big, bold, and beautiful life you're creating for yourself. Mikaela guides you through a quick and simple practice to strengthen your roots, and anchor you in a moment of activation.

30. Dear High-Achiever, Here's What You Did Wrong. 06.03.2026

Being capped at capacity and feeling fried from time to time is a result of your actions. In today's episode, we talk about things you made "wrong" (all with good intentions or fault of your own) that are holding you back, stealing your energy, and robbing you of your capacity. Big ambitions do require big capacity, so this is an episode you do want to listen to.

29. Att Våga Vara Allt Du Vill Vara med Penny Parnevik 05.03.2026

I dagens avsnitt får vi träffa Penny Parnevik, podcaster, tv-personlighet, entreprenör och (snart) 4-barnsmamma. Detta är en konversation om livet, om att forma det på sina egna villkor och att bli sin egen success story. Vi pratar värderingar, att komma från en familj med mycket framgång, och om att njuta av livet varje dag. Och har inte the "protect your peace-movement" gått något över...

28. A Powerful Change Of Perspective For Ease. 01.03.2026

This perspective shift is powerful for anyone who feels like the weight of the world is resting on their shoulders. In today's episode, Mikaela talks about being a lighthouse VS. a laser beam, and how that shift will shift how heavy or light you experience your responsibilities, scaling, and leadership.

27. Från Alltid Igång till Äntligen Närvarande med Beata Kull. 23.02.2026

I dagens avsnitt träffar jag Beata Kull, entreprenören och kvinnan bakom Beata-stiftelsen och Lärargalan. Vi har ett innerligt samtal om vad som händer när man bygger stort men glömmer sig själv. Om att prestera under press, låggradig stress som får kroppen att protestera, och resan från att fungera till att må riktigt bra. Vi pratar om självkänsla, känslor som länge ignorerats, och vad det egentl...

26. Damn Emotionally Mutedness. 21.02.2026

This is the most tender and raw episode to date. Sharing about my recent grandma's passing, which initiated a valuable insight that has impacted everything, including my business, but especially my romantic relationships. And how this last year has been all about reclaiming and loving all my colors.

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