WHYLD - Podcast for Bold Authentic People (And Those Who Wish They Were)

Send us a text "Go explore, meet strangers, listen, and ask questions. Tell them what the world looks like through your eyes. And, most importantly, make them feel safe and appreciated when sharing their own perspective. " Episode Teaser: After an incredible journey spanning 50 episodes and almost 5 years, we are signing off WHYLD Podcast. Time to celebrate and share the top takeaways with you! Join host Tina one more time to revisit the podcast’s beginnings, born from a desire to connect authentically amid the isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic. Looking back on the countless hours of work and many moments of self-doubt… was it all worth it? Oh, hell yeah! The unique, intimate conversations with WHYLD's guests inspired our listeners and host alike. From navigating people-pleasing tendencies to making bold life decisions and discovering the healing power of authenticity, WHYLD has featured guests from all walks of life – athletes, artists, explorers, and everyday-life champions. Let nine of them re-share their messages and invite you to a life of authenticity, compassion, and kindness. As the WHYLD journey concludes, we THANK YOU, dear listeners and everyone who has supported the podcast along the way. You mean the world to us. Keep living WHYLDly! Past episodes quoted in this one: “Challenge Is a Given, Attitude a Choice”“Exploring the World Awake”“How to Reclaim Life Through Authentic Choices”“Coming Home. A Gay Woman’s Guide to Overcoming Rejection”“A Family Sailing the Oceans for a Living”“Skin Tales. Body Painting As Healing Art”“Just a Phase? Busting Bisexuality Stereotypes”“Is It Selfish Not to Have Children”“Words Divide, Words Unite? The Magical World of Lobsterbird” Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Could you do it? “My biggest fear of the journey wasn't dying. It was getting forced to use a motor." Episode teaser - what do we talk about? In more words: Hop on the sailboat with Markus Pukonen, as he continues his epic 8-year, no-motors circumnavigation of the planet. The Covid lockdown in India finally lifted and a window of opportunity opened to make his way back to Canada. Which, of course, took him another couple of years and many more challenges to overcome… For his inspiring project “Routes of Change”, Markus experienced first-hand just how much our world is made for the use of motors. Walking, paddling, sailing, cycling, skiing, pogo-sticking… Markus went above and beyond to trick his way around “motor barriers”. Yet, of the 2864 days on his journey, he unintentionally got moved by motors for an aggregated 12 seconds. What’s your guess how that happened? In July 2023, Markus eventually made it back to Toronto. What was it like being home again after eight long years? And what vehicle did Markus choose for his reintegration into the motorized world? Tune in to hear the full story. Helpful resources / mentioned in the episode: findpenguins.comWHYLD Podcast episode 2 Do you want to connect with Markus? www.routesofchange.orgwww.routesofchange.org/donatewww.patreon.com/Routesofchange@Routesofchange@Routesofchange@Routesofchange Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text How far could you travel without using any motor? “I asked myself, what would I do if I found out that I was gonna die in two weeks? What could I be doing, where I would have no regrets? […] That's where the Routes of Change project came from.” Episode teaser - what do we talk about? In more words: In this episode (part 1 of 2), Markus Pukonen shares with us the story of his incredible eight-year, strictly-no-motors circumnavigation of the globe. From Canada (2015) to Canada (2023), using muscle and wind power only, how is that even possible? Through his inspiring project, Routes of Change, Markus shows us ways we can explore the world while simultaneously respecting our planet. Ways like canoeing, hand-cycling, pogo-sticking, biking, sailing, walking… in Markus’ case, a total of 73,000 kilometres. It wasn’t just distance Markus had to overcome. From flesh-eating bacteria and raging storms while sailing solo to having his bicycle swallowed by Mekong river rapids… the physical and mental challenges during his 2864 days on the “road” will blow your mind. Listen to this episode to accompany Markus from Canada to India, where, after 5 years of travelling, his journey came to an abrupt halt. To be continued in episode 50. Helpful resources / mentioned in the episode: findpenguins.comnews articleWikipedia articleWwoofing Do you want to connect with Markus? www.routesofchange.orgwww.routesofchange.org/donatewww.patreon.com/Routesofchange@Routesofchange@Routesofchange@Routesofchange Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Lift heavy sh**! “It was tough playing sports, having a period and from a young age of 15, I was having a lot of problems, like endometriosis. For those of you that don't know, you get all sorts of symptoms - heavy, bleeding, painful cramps.” Episode summary: with In more words: Some would say that juggling a full-time job - one which entails a crazy amount of business travel - and serious athletic ambitions is admirable enough. Swim-bike-running Ironmans while battered by nausea and severe cramps is yet another level of willingness to suffer. Triathlete April Yoho (formerly Edwards) has been suffering from endometriosis since a young age. But all hell broke loose when she stopped taking “the pill” to regain her natural cycle and train according to it. What followed was a long medical journey full of dead-ends and doctors who were big on “I-know-better-than-you” and less generous with empathy. Listen to this power woman chat about her work in tech, relocating to the UK for a better quality of life, body type myths when it comes to who can be a triathlete, and battling endometriosis all the while "lifting heavy sh**" (a reference to Stacy Sims' book "ROAR"). You can contact April here. Mentioned in this episode: blog postDave ScottIronman Stacy Sims A few medical terms that we discussed: EndometriosisHormone Replacement TherapyHysterectomy Intrauterine devicePerimenopauseTubal LigationVasectomy Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text How could she have survived? “I didn't have a playbook at all. Nobody told me on February 15th to go on CNN and yell at the president to do something and to take action. I just did it.” Summary of what we talk about in the episode: In more words: It should have been a peaceful day. Valentine’s Day. School was nearly over. And then the unthinkable happened… The day Alyssa Alhadeff and sixteen other souls died at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, everything turned upside down. It shook a nation – once more. It left a scar in Parkland’s oh-so-peaceful community. And it altered Lori Alhadeff’s forever. On February 13th 2018, she had been a stay-at-home mum of three. On February 15th, darkest grief had remade her into a fierce fighter on a national stage. Turning her grief into action, Lori became a relentless change-maker. Today, she needs two secretaries to organize her busy, public life. “Now I'm Alyssa's voice and I know that the tragedy happened, but we have to make a change moving forward.” Through their non-profit organisation “Make Our Schools Safe”, Lori and Ilan Alhadeff seek to prevent other parents from having to endure the pain of losing a child to a school shooting. Helpful resources if you want to understand what exactly happened at Marjory Stoneman High School on Feb 14th 2018: Wikipedia article ”Parkland: Inside Building 12” Information on Lori Alhadeff’s work: Make Our Schools SafeAlyssa’s Law@makeourschoolssafe@MakeOurSchoolsSafe17@makeourschoolssafe_ Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Do you know who you are? “You're not white enough for the white people. You're not brown enough for the brown people, and it's our own people judging us.” Summary of what we talk about in the episode: In more words: Dr. Paul Rivera was raised between worlds. Growing up in the US as the son of a Mexican mother and a Salvadorian father, he spoke English at school, and Spanish at home. And there were more dualities: Blue-collar background, white-collar aspirations. Public appearance, private struggles. Machismo versus vulnerability, people-pleasing versus authenticity. The latter opposing forces became a fight that defined many years of his life. Limiting gender norms and lack of communication stood in the way of his authentic self-expression as well as a fulfilled marriage. “I became a very inauthentic version of myself. I got to the point where I didn't recognise who I was.“ But Paul always knew there was more to life and more to himself. He learned to speak multiple languages, travelled to 115 countries, became a father, a professor, and a diplomat (to name just a few of his roles). Today, Paul values authenticity more than people-pleasing and makes sure he has all the crucial conversations with Esther, his second wife. With their mutual business “Be. Act. Change”, Esther and Paul help individuals and organisations harness their full potential and achieve more. Mentioned in this episode: “Brown Enough”“Creating Your Limitless Life”WHYLD Episode 43 WHYLD Episode 7Sancocho“The Practice Effect Do you want to connect with Paul (& Esther)? Be Act Change@be.act.change@riveraeconBe Act Change@be.act.changeDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text How authentic do you allow yourself to be, truly? “Given the big role working plays in our lives, it would be a big loss if we couldn’t be ourselves at work, wouldn’t it?” In short, we talk about this in the episode: This episode is special. You are not going to meet a stranger and hear about their version of an authentic life. Instead, it is all about YOU. This episode is a guided visualization exercise, an invitation to reflect on your level of authenticity in important areas of your life, namely your relationships and your work life (no matter what you consider your work to be, e.g. employment, self-employment, volunteering, studying, homemaking, care work, studying etc.). You will be tuning into the language your body uses to signal that you are straying from your truth in unhealthy ways. And what it feels like when you are in alignment. You will be able to identify situations and environments in which you suppress your authentic self… and, thus, identify opportunities to change thanks to your heightened awareness. I will be guiding you to reflect on questions like: I invite you to give this episode - this guided journey - an honest try. If you prefer READING the exercise instructions, you can find them in the corresponding blog article on www.whyld.one. Let me know what you think of the exercise and this format of a guided visualization / reflection in general! Thank you & much love Tina Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Can you imagine paying for a sexual service? “My goal is that a client is not booking me again.” In short, we talk about this in the episode: In more words: If this question appals you, please don’t run away just yet. Sex work is an edgy topic and people tend to have strong opinions about it. As always with this podcast, you are invited to explore your (dis)comfort zone and respectfully meet perspectives different from your own. In this episode, you’ll meet Ben Nordmann. Ben is passionate about creating positive, inclusive, and empowering spaces for people - in his job as a designer… and as a “supportive” escort. Typical job combination, right? The latter profession takes Ben on international travel to meet with his female “hosts” and explore their desires… Why Ben chose this path, what the motives of his clients are, and how it all works - learn that and more from this rare and very open account of a male “callboy”. Contrasting Ben’s happy and self-determined situation, we also spoke about the darker sides of sex work – and why the current political push in Germany to criminalize “consumers” in general might not solve the issues after all while punishing an entire industry. Mentioned in this episode: www.berufsverband-sexarbeit.deProstitute Protection Act” / “Prostituiertenschutzgesetz „Nordic Model”Trusted Guest Programwww.justnotbed.com Do you want to connect with Ben? www.justnotbed.comwww.ben-nordmann.comjustnotbed_ben_nordmannjustnotbed Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text What is a Lobsterbird? “As the saying goes: A fish and a bird could fall in love. But where would they live?” In short, we talk about this in the episode: In more words: Imagine recording a whole podcast episode on the topic of your name, just so you don’t have to repeat the whole story to every new person you meet individually. Welcome to the world of Lobsterbird! Like their name, Lobsterbird as a person defies a short, unidimensional description. Multiprismatic, neuroemergent, and non-binary are but a few descriptors they like to use for themself. Born to “an Asian woman and a white dude”, Lobsterbird’s path as a social chameleon, a wanderer between worlds, was predestined. As an artist, a healer, a guide, Lobsterbird’s mission is to help people find their purpose and transcend their limitations, in order to help build a better world. This episode was born out of hesitation, a tension between different universes. Instead of turning away from the initial insecurities with one another, host and guest instead decided to go for exposure, exploration, and radical honesty with each other. What a magical experience! Enjoy the episode to learn more about barkeeping crustaceans, virtual pilgrimages, and the transformational powers of rice fields. Mentioned in this episode: Bridge to Being Podcast#43 “What the hell is a Lobsterbird?”Lobsterbird's BooksVajrayanaShikoku Do you want to connect with Lobsterbird? www.lobsterbird.com@thelobsterbird@thelobsterbird Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text How long can you hold your breath? “90% of the blackouts happen near the surface at the very end of the dive.” In short, we talk about this in the episode: In more words: Imagine walking 120 meters (131 yards) on one breath. Think you can make it? And now imagine doing the same thing… diving. Miscalculated, ran out of oxygen? Tough luck, no way to breathe before you reach the surface! What sounds like a crazy, dangerous endeavour is Lily Crespy’s passion and the most peaceful activity she can imagine. Freediving. Upon discovering this niche sport, not even a broken leg could stop Lily from diving into a new life. Formerly a molecular biologist, Lily became an athlete, competing in the world championships, and working internationally as a freediving instructor. In 2017, a tragic accident (“The Deepest Breath” movie, available on Netflix) involving Lily’s friends - world-renowned safety diver Stephen Keenan and record-breaking freediving champion Alessia Zecchini – changed the trajectory of Lily’s career. Let Lily take you on a deep dive and explain the intriguing physiological reflexes that help humans survive longer underwater. Listen to her personal account of Stephen Keenan’s fatal accident. And learn what she is up to now, writing a new chapter back home in Nice, France. Mentioned in this episode: “The Deepest Breath”“The Big Blue”Wim Hof breathingMammalian Dive ReflexLaryngospasmBlow-Tap-TalkAlexey MolchanovNatalia MolchanovaDahab FreediversPascal BergerMiguel LozanoAlessia ZecchiniStephen Keenan Do you want to connect with Lily? www.enki-coaching.com@lilycrespyDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Do I have to have kids? “Moms reach out to me all the time and share their stories and say that they just weren't aware that they had the choice.” In short, we talk about this in the episode: In more words: Veronica grew up in a very traditional Hispanic home where the father worked and the mom… worked, too. This came on top of taking care of the household and children, “of course”. Being overworked and last on the to-care-for list was not a model young Veronica fancied for her future. Yet, for a long time, she didn’t know she had a choice. Now 47 and confidently childfree, Veronica knows all about the pressure and the prejudice society applies to people for whom having children is not a given but an option - one that is considered very consciously. Together with her partner Rick, the Austin-based woman with a captivating smile founded “The Childfree Connection” – a global membership community for like-minded individuals. In the episode, we discuss the many stereotypes about childfree people, why many parents feel offended by this topic, what Veronica calls the “But Trap”, and how Veronica thinks about her old age without kids. Resources mentioned in this episode: Earth Overshoot Day “Is childfree for me?” Do you want to connect with Veronica? www.thechildfreeconnection.com@thechildfreeconnection@thechildfreeconnection Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Is “should” still part of your vocabulary? If it’s not a F*** YES, it’s a F*** NO! In short, we talk about this in the episode: In more words: Alexandra “Allie” Elle has not always been this connected with the callings of her inner voice. The passionate writer lived with a severe eating disorder for nearly two decades. The anorexia that had once filled a void, lies slumbering now and serves as a beacon for when Allie strays from her truth. Equipped with a wild curiosity, a fearlessness, and a radical love for what’s authentically human, she followed her soul on a nomad journey to self. From Canada, where she grew up, past a small island in the Atlantic, where she leaped and fell, all the way to Poland, where her roots called. Listen to Allie share about her difficulties in navigating cultural clashes, reconciling the intellect and heart, making truthful decisions - and erroring at times. Resources mentioned in this episode: www.drgabormate.comConcept of Dialectic Behavior Therapy Do you want to connect with Allie? Instagram: @alexandraelle.writerDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Is it just a phase? “For that whole time, I was not being authentic. I was low-level terrified on a daily basis. And it doesn't take an expert to think about the effect that has on someone's nervous system. That repression is deadly.” In short, we talk about this in the episode: In more words: “Promiscuous, unreliable, secretly gay or straight” – bisexual (or pansexual) individuals find themselves stereotyped and often even rejected by potential partners. Mark Cusack makes it a point to debunk these and other myths about sexuality, romance, and gender on his social media platform “notdefining”. Growing up, Mark (he/they) felt alienated by gender expectations and unable to grasp his fluid sexual orientation. Out of fear that his full self might be rejected, he remained closeted, repressed what was queer about him, and questioned his identity in silence. Unfortunately, repression doesn’t go well with one’s mental health. Battling with severe depression and anxiety is the price Mark paid for that life in the closet. But not anymore. Today, by being unapologetically authentic, Mark is the mentor he wished he had back then. “Every pot has its lid”, a popular German proverb, meaning: While you might think you are just too weird, too queer, too in-between to be lovable, remember that there are always people who are attracted specifically to who you are. And no matter their orientation: Everyone is attracted to authenticity and self-love. If you are questioning your sexuality or facing mental health struggles because of it, don’t do it on your own. Go check out @notdefining across social media to find a supportive community led by the incredibly kind, and welcoming Mark Cusack. Do you want to connect with Mark? www.campsite.bio/notdefining@notdefining@notdefining@notdefining@notdefining@notdefining Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Do poverty, war, and health crises really lie outside of your responsibility? "I grew up with this sense of how inappropriate and unfair the world is. And how I shouldn't be passive in this injustice and that I shouldn't just take care of myself." In short, we talk about this in the episode: In more words: With an English-Canadian mother and a refugee from Iran for a father, Reza Eshaghian grew up with an awareness of multiculturalism and differences in living standards. Not wanting to follow in the footsteps of his father, a doctor, young Reza aspired to become a computer game developer instead - until a fateful book, “An Imperfect Offering” by James Orbinski, changed his path in life dramatically. With commendable persistence, Reza took each step of his education and career so he would eventually become eligible for his goal: Signing up as a humanitarian physician with Doctors Without Border / Médecins Sans Frontières and helping those fighting for survival in crisis zones around the world. In nine years of working with MSF, Reza has served in Ethiopia, South Sudan, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Syria, Yemen, and Ukraine. This episode offers a first-person account of the things you did not expect humanitarian aid work to be like. Among others, we delve into the following questions: What do you need to do to become a humanitarian doctor with MSF in the first place? Can you choose where to go? How can you reconcile a career at home with being abroad for months on end? In what ways is the fieldwork not all like you would expect? What emotional impact does this work have and how does one deal with it? Thank you, Reza, for these valuable insights and the existential work you do. If you, dear listener/reader, want to help Reza and his colleagues help others, maybe you want to consider donating to MSF? Resources mentioned in this episode: www.msf.orgwww.msf.org/donate“Kercha” on YouTube“Fezenjan”“An Imperfect Offering” Do you want to connect with Reza? @reshaghian Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Do you know how to ask for what you desire, embrace a “no” response, and respect your own boundaries? “I'm learning that to be a whole person and a happier person, I need to have conversations that are challenging all the time. Almost daily.” In short, in this episode, we talk about: With more words: Being a professional cuddler, the founder of “Cuddle Sanctuary”, as well as an intimacy professional for theatre, film, and TV, Jean Franzblau does not find it easy to explain what she does for a living. In her role as “Cuddle Queen Jean”, she bridges the gap between the astonishingly prevalent notion that there is not much to be taught about cuddling and the striking deficits in our culture regarding voicing needs and acting with consent. Especially when it comes to sexuality and other forms of vulnerable human interaction. Thus, Jean is on a mission to educate people on boundary-aware intimacy and to create safer environments for its exploration. Those who dare, join Jean in Cuddle Sanctuary’s events in California to practice navigating boundaries and to invite the nurturing experiences they seek. Jean also trains people around the world to become facilitators of cuddle events themselves. As an intimacy professional, Jean coordinates between actors, writers, directors and others involved, to ensure emotional safety during a scene that involves nudity, played sexuality or even sexual violence. Resources mentioned in this episode: “People Spoon With Professional Cuddlers For The First Time”WikipediaWikipediaCreating Consent CultureEmily MeadeAlicia Rodis"Yoga with Adriene" Do you want to connect with Jean? www.jeanfranzblau.com@CuddleSanctuary@hollywoodintimacycoordinator@cuddlesanctuary@cuddlesanctuary Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Have you ever been on a pilgrimage? “The Camino de Santiago […], known in English as the Way of St James, is a network of pilgrims' ways or pilgrimages leading to the shrine of the apostle Saint James the Great in the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northwestern Spain.” (Wikipedia) On May 17th 2023, Tina is starting off on a big adventure and physical challenge: Walking the Camino Portugués, a 250+ (depending on the variation) kilometre path from Porto, Portugal, to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. On foot, in about 2 weeks. The Camino Portugués is part of the Camino de Santiago’s network of paths spanning Europe. Hundreds of thousands are arriving at Santiago’s cathedral each year, celebrating their accomplishment, and hugging fellow strangers who, too, have come from far to experience the transformative magic of Camino. In an age when fast-and-far travel is available to many, witnessing every step of the way, like a chain of hundreds of thousands of moments, is a unique call for presence and deceleration. The slowness and sweat, the repetition and reflection, offer the kind of answers and change that many a pilgrim sets out for. In this semi episode of WHYLD Podcast, you learn about the Camino de Santiago and are invited to follow Tina’s journey. Do check out WHYLD’s Instagram & Facebook accounts for a personal pilgrimage report by Tina. Would you like more info on the Camino? Check out: Pilgrim's Office in SantiagoStingy Nomads blog post"Spiritual" detour Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text What story will we tell when we are dead? “There's all sorts of scenarios of death that can be embarrassing. […] It's just very private and very intimate and they're forced into almost having to expose themselves to someone.” In short, we talk about this in the episode: With more words: Upon entering adult life, most of us focus on being full of choices, full of life, and making the most out of it. If we are lucky, getting older, sicker, and eventually dying is not on our to-think-about list at this age. So how come some young people choose to enter a profession that places death at the center of attention? What is it like dealing with loved ones in crisis, grieving and lost, all the time? And what happens to a body once handed over to the care of a funeral home? Kari Northey, single mom and mortician from Michigan, USA, has answers. Even though we generally like to push the thought of death away, we have so many questions and hope that if only we knew more about what’s coming it would make us better prepared and feel more in control, when a loved one dies or when we are confronted with our own looming deaths. On her YouTube channel “Kari the Mortician”, it is Kari’s mission to make the processes of a funeral home transparent, tangible, and less frightening. Whether it is embalming, cremating, or talking financials, Kari answers the questions of her audience – and does so with lightness and charisma. Resources mentioned in this episode: "Hospice Nurse Julie"watch it tour of a crematorytour of an embalming room"My Girl" Do you want to connect with Kari? www.karithemortician.com@karithemortician@kari_the_mortician@karithemortician@karithemortician@Kari NortheDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text What if what you thought you wanted does not hold true anymore? “The issue with phases of transitions is that they are exactly that: phases. They might start overnight and surprise the hell out of you. But then they will patiently accompany you until you figure out how to solidify the person soup that you have become.” It feels good to be consistent, to stay true to past statements and beliefs, to be the reliable, steady type of person. But what if things that were valid in the past are overcome by reality? Can you be a consistent person AND change? This solo episode is a vulnerable account of a difficult time, when three pillars of Tina’s identity began to sway at once, shaken by the tremors of a personal earthquake. In this episode, Tina talks about: Resources mentioned in this episode: Quake City Soil LiquefactionThe Hidden SuperpowerWhy Fight the Winter? A Long COVID JourneyGrowing Wings: The Power of Change Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast@whyld.onewww.whyld.oneDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text Will life ever be the same again? “I felt sick for about 10 days. On the 10th day, I went to bed and I woke up in the middle of the night, feeling literally like there was an elephant on my chest.” Nanda Jansson is one of the unlucky ones who made the acquaintance of COVID-19 in March 2020, while the other billions of us followed cases like hers on the media, safely locked into our homes, not sure what we should believe about this strange new disease that was quickly taking over the planet. A lot of us had lived in some degree of denial, not believing the possible severity of an infection – and its potential to completely change the life which came afterwards. It took Nanda 71 weeks to return to work again. She documented the long journey to recovery on her blog called “Living My Truth”. Her “Corona Chronicles" spread around the planet and helped others navigate their own COVID story. “I don't feel I've been suffering from COVID. I've been surfing the waves. I like to see myself as a resilient surfer.” Nanda, a Dutch woman who found love and a new home in Sweden (“we actually believe we are the world's first internet couple”), is a joy to listen to, as she radiates a deep curiosity and gratitude for life. In this episode, we talk about: Resources mentioned in this episode: Martha BeckGrowing Wings: The Power of ChangeKatherine May“Corona Chronicles”“Wintering”"The Elephant on my Lungs” Do you want to connect with Nanda? @livingmytruth.se@livingmytruth.se Nanda JanssonDo you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one

Send us a text 👩‍🍳 Like sweet and sour: Contrast makes a wholesome recipe – even a recipe for happiness? 😍 Contentment, joy, satisfaction, happiness, well-being… we use various words 💬 to describe a phenomenon that all of us seek to maximize in our lives. Do the aforementioned terms really refer to the same thing? In what ways are they related? And what do we need to do to attain happiness and its linguistic siblings? 🤔 👱 Leonard Gabriel Heygster wanted answers. And he had a hypothesis: “What you focus on is what you get more of.” ☝️ So, he mused, if he spent more time thinking about happiness… would he then get happier automatically? 🚀 Worth a try! And what better way to delve into a topic than to interview scientists and experts on the matter? The 🎙️ HumansAreHappy 🎧 podcast was born. In this episode, we ask Leonard about: Join us for this deep conversation 🤿 and get just one step closer to authentic fulfilment in your life. 😃 Resources mentioned in this episode: SelfHealers Soundboard PodcastHumans Are Happy Podcast Ep. 1 - Dr Ernst Fritz-SchubertEp. 2 – Dr Burkhard Pleger Do you want to connect 😉 with Leonard? www.humansarehappy.orghumansarehappyhumansarehappyhumansarehappy.org Leonard Heygster Do you enjoy WHYLD? Then get in touch! www.linktr.ee/whyld.podcast@whyld.thepodcast @whyld.onewww.whyld.one