In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Amy, who cultivated a growth mindset through Ted Talks.  Amy is the Founder of Next Gen Facilitation and helps prepare the Next Generation for Modern Life. Learn more about Amy and her work here: https://linktr.ee/EducationAmy Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode: The shortcomings of traditional education Internal vs. external motivation  How Amy cultivated a growth mindset through Ted Talks  The importance of rest in personal development  The many benefits of exercise  Psychotherapy as a tool for self-exploration  Finding and updating your core values  Amy's advice for reaching out to people, seeking help, and finding your people A parting quote from Amy: "You can’t prepare the path for the person, You can only prepare the person for the path." If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sign up for the Relating to Self newsletter Follow Joachim on Twitter

In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Stephen, for whom daily happiness is entirely relationship-driven.  Stephen Ladek is an explorer & entrepreneur who helps others find focus, fulfillment, and freedom through radical accountability.  Learn more about Stephen here: https://www.ladek.com/ Learn more about his work in online education here:  https://linktr.ee/lmspulse Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode: How Stephen views relating to self as an act of introspection  What are the most important questions you have to ask to improve any relationship? The limitations of online identities Letting go of one identity to embrace your more authentic self Why Stephen identifies first and foremost as an explorer Joachim & Stephen discuss the different impacts of their childhood  How growing up in middle-class America prompted a path of exploration  Stephen's transformation from living an unremarkable life to becoming a person of extraordinary capacity Why mediocrity is the word that gives Stephen the most fear? The importance of intentionally investing in deep relationships  And much, much more!  A parting quote from Stephen:  "Why not commit to saying yes? Let's make this a moment. Let's make this extraordinary." If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sign up for the Relating to Self newsletter Follow Joachim on Twitter 

In this special turn-the-tables edition of the Relating to Self podcast, former guest Eagan interviews Joachim about trauma, healing, intimate relationships, and much more.  Eagan is an entrepreneur & digital marketer with a deep passion for philosophy. You can learn more about his Eagan and listen to Eagan's first appearance here: Relating to Self - S01E05 - Eagan Follow Eagan on Twitter Caravan Digital In today's episode, Eagan & Joachim speak about:  The success of the Relating to Self podcast Joachim's journey of healing Habitual patterns & hedonistic pleasures  The practice of stepping into pleasure How trauma patterns can manifest differently How to remove negative people from your life Joachim's thoughts on intimate relationships  The value of deep human connections  The importance of sitting with hardships  How to work through trauma in intimate relationships Holding space and taking ownership of responsibility Joachim's 'controversial' take on traditional marriage The perceived value of eternal life An alternative approach to celebrating intimate human connection   And much, much more!  A parting quote from Eagan:  "There is so much we are not ready to hear."  If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Sign up for the newsletter to receive: Free collections of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself Simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself Podcast updates and other valuable resources Follow Joachim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/joachimbrackx

In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Maxwell who begins each day with journaling with poetry. Maxwell is a storyteller, filmmaker and creative. He currently works as a partner and Creative Director at Telescope Studios. You can learn more about Maxwell and his work: Telescope Studios  https://twitter.com/Maxwell_Kang Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode: The difficulties of relating to others  Morning routines (and how to create them)  Habit creation and sustained motivation  How to create and maintain a journaling practice Reducing friction  Starting small and celebrating small victories  Atomic Habits by James Clear Habitual cues and trigger action points  Habit stacking  Creating a wind-down routine  Learning from trauma  When is the best time to meditate?  Learning how to be a good partner Listening and questioning stories that we tell ourselves A parting quote - "Collect moments, not things."  Sign up for the newsletter to receive: Free collections of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself Simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself Podcast updates and other valuable resources If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Anna, or is it a conversation with one of her parts? Anna V is a clinical scientist, brainstormer, believer, and storyteller on a mission to bridge the gender health gap. Learn more about Anna and her work: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annavyb/ https://www.instagram.com/the.sassytribe/ Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode: Menstrual leave policies  How startup culture catalyzed Anna's search for self-compassion The importance of saying no The societal notion that suffering is necessary to reach your goals Anna's experience with burnout  How yoga taught Anna not to always go 100% Lessons learned from hiking  Cold shower therapy Internal family systems  And much, much more! Parting quote: “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality” — Seneca Sign up for the newsletter to receive: Free collections of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself Simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself Podcast updates and other valuable resources If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review.  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Benjamin Tirone Nunes for whom whatever he gives his attention has something to tell him about himself.  Creative at heart, Benjamin is passionate about giving expression to human possibility, always seeking to explore drivers of transformation. He is the Managing Director at Rebundance.  You can learn more about Benjamin’s work and listen to his curated playlist here: https://rebundance.com/about-us/ https://twitter.com/BenTN https://tinyurl.com/bensspotifyplaylist Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode: Using conversations as a tool to understand yourself better The benefits of having “annoying” friends How to develop tools to understand your needs The power of making delicious and healing food Misconceptions about personal development and the importance of vulnerability A Beginner's Guide to the 7 Chakras How Benjamin finds peace at 1AM in the morning Joachim and Benjamin’s shared the love of music Ben’s experience attending more than 450 live acts in two years Using music as a tuning fork for the current cultural zeitgeist The relationship between the music and the lyrics “What am I giving attention to and what is that trying to tell me” How to broaden your concept of relationships to be more open and seen in the world Sign up for the newsletter to receive: Free collections of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself Simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself Podcast updates and other valuable resources If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

In this episode of Relating to Self, Joachim speaks to Aurore Fagnen who is consciously entering in a relationship with her own fingers.  Aurore accompanies women to heal and reveal themselves through the power of their sensual bodies and their sexual energy. You can learn more about Aurore and her work here:  https://aurorefagnen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/aurore_fagnen/ To continue improving your relationship with yourself and receive a curated collection of resources, visit: https://relatingtoself.com Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode:  Creating space for quality time for and with yourself  How your environment impacts your relationship to self How to take responsibility and own your pleasure The societal shame and guilt associated with self pleasure  Sex as an essential tool for self-knowledge and exploration  The difference between urban & rural life The difference between apartments and houses Self-partnership The Inner Work of Partnership How to craft an environment for thriving partnerships Making conscious choices according to your hierarchy of values  If you do not address your needs, they will express themselves  Joachim’s Simple Mindfulness Meditation Subtle embodiment practices to improve self-awareness and sexual intimacy  Ecstatic dance  Relating to body parts & Internal Family Systems  Proprioception  Rituals with essential oils  Using taste to deepen self-connection And much, much, more!   If you enjoyed this episode, consider sharing it with a friend and leaving a rating or review.

In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Amanda Efthimiou, who believes that slowing down can speed things up. Amanda is a strategist & storyteller working at the intersection of mental health advocacy, technology, and psychedelic wellness. You can learn more about Amanda and her work here: https://www.amandaefthimiou.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amaiou/ https://medium.com/@amanda.amaiou To continue improving your relationship with yourself and receive a curated collection of resources, visit: https://relatingtoself.com Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode: Amanda’s personal history with mental health and how plant medicine became part of her story The many benefits of plant medicine Her journey moving from Berlin to Lisbon and the power of pausing during moments of transition The importance of integration Internal and external motivations The influence of the ocean for Joachim and Amanda in relating to self The idea of how we ride the wave of life is what really matters The inner knowledge within the body Rituals of meditation, yoga, dace and surfing How psychedelics can shift your relationship with different parts What are mentors and how to find mentorship? To continue improving your relationship with yourself, visit and receive a curated collection of resources, visit: https://relatingtoself.com Sign up for the newsletter to receive: Free collections of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself Simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself Podcast updates and other valuable resources

In this episode of Relating to Self, Joachim speaks to Natasha Figueroa, whose magic zone is the narrow gap between out of the comfort zone, but within the boundaries. In this conversation, they explore a wide array of topics including: The many benefits of being open to feedback The differences between introversion and extroversion The immense power of the voice for self-exploration The f*ck yes mentality Natasha’s “magic zone” Stepping into fear Intrinsic wisdom & self trust Natasha’s identification as the queen and king of boundaries The societal shame associated with saying no Why the word “no” is among Natasha’s favorite words The concept of damnation and its relationship to codependency And much, much more! Natasha Figueroa is the founder of Jellyfish Heart, whose mission is to: Support people to embrace vulnerability Lead to intimacy & connectivity Foster a loving relationship with self Realize & release  judgements Refocus on heart & body over mind Share tools to be our most authentic selves She also works with Art International as a facilitator for their program, “The Art of Being Human.” You can follow Natasha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jellyfishheart/ To continue improving your relationship with yourself, visit https://relatingtoself.com Sign up for the newsletter to receive: Free collections of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself Simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself Podcast updates and other valuable resources

Mary Lemmer brings joy to empowering people to improve themselves and the world around them. She believes that improvisation is a practice that can lead to a better relationship with yourself.  Mary is the founder of Improve, a company that improves people’s lives by using techniques inspired by improv comedy and behavioral research.  In this fascinating conversation, Joachim and Mary explore:  The improv warm-up technique “Crazy Eights”  How to use rituals to prepare for podcasts or important events in our daily lives  The importance of letting go of thoughts and getting into our bodies  How Mary incorporates different breathing techniques like pranayama into her daily routine  Mary morning routine of meditation routine and “Morning Pages” the journaling technique popularized by Julia Cameron  Joachim’s experiment with lucid dreaming and maintaining a dream journal  The inspiration and insight of dream interpretation  How the fundamental improv principle of “Yes, and…” directly impact your relationship with yourself  Mary’s belief that improv provides a psychologically safe space to practice new beliefs, behaviors and habits.  How improv not only helped Mary with honing her skills as a comedian, but also allowed her to deepen her perspective, self-inquiry and exploration.  Talking to yourself (or your pet) as a technology for thinking  Joachim’s experience as a professional musician and the idea “that there is nothing that engages the brain more than performing music.”  The difference between rote memorization and improvisation  How improvisation allows you be more fully in the present  “We don't see the world as it is, we see it as we are” ― Anaïs Nin  The benefits of shadow work and Internal Family Systems  The improv technique first word last word  To learn more about Mary Lemmer and her work, visit:  https://marylemmer.com/  Watch her debut comedy special “Living with my Parents”  Watch her Ted Talk "How Improv can Improve your leadership and life" Learn more about her company “Improve”  To continue improving your relationship with yourself, visit https://relatingtoself.com Sign up for Joachim's newsletter to receive: a free collection of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself  simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself  podcast updates and exclusive resources