Last week, I listened to a podcast that really resonated with me. It was about people-pleasing - something I used to consider as a skill, like being “overly nice” or overly accommodating to others. This podcast opened my eyes and expanded my awareness on different tendencies and behaviors I’ve had since childhood. Some of them I valued, such as the ability to blend in easily in a new environment, or my aspiration to always create harmony around me, and some I was actively tr

The Planetherapy bracelets we handed out A few days ago, I returned from a deeply meaningful visit to Israel, where I had the privilege of joining an international delegation of therapists organized by Planetherapy , a nonprofit offering free online emotional support worldwide to those affected by the October 7th events. We spent an entire week touring the country, meeting people who were deeply affected by the events of that day — listening to their stories, learning about t

I love going to festivals. Not only because I enjoy music and dancing, but mostly because of the atmosphere - this almost utopian,...

Are you also experiencing that end-of-summer blues? All summer, I let myself breathe. Not chasing achievements, not pushing forward. Time...

Happy August from the stunning Italian Riviera! Thanks to my parents’ living arrangement and my son’s water polo camp, I’m lucky to spend...

With everything that’s been going on around me lately, I’ve found myself feeling unraveled over the past few days. Like a bundle of...

Maybe you've noticed I've been a little quieter lately and posted less.  That's because I've been turning inward - giving more time and...

So, I recently joined a webinar led by Deepak Chopra on cultivating happiness. Now, most people know Chopra as a spiritual guide or...

Walking home from my yoga class, I couldn’t help but notice the signs of spring everywhere.  Trees bursting into bloom, fresh green...

Right before boarding my flight home, I pulled out my gratitude journal. After an intense trip in Vietnam & Thailand, I had so much to be...

Recently, I hosted my first webinar on the emotional struggles of relocation - an important topic that, in my opinion, isn’t discussed...

My holiday began ten days ago when I traveled to Italy to spend time with family. I knew I still had a few work tasks to wrap up,...

Manifesting has become a buzzword, but what does it truly mean? Rooted in the "law of attraction," it suggests that our thoughts shape...

Have you ever experienced imposter syndrome? That unsettling feeling of presenting a part of yourself to the world that doesn't always...

Writing this post hasn’t been easy for a few reasons. First, I’ve been sick for the past two weeks, battling constant coughing and...

This summer was packed with new experiences, but camping with two of my sons was the one that really stood out. My 8-year-old, Rene, had...

The ultimate vacation month is here! If you're in a European city, you probably already feel the slowing down around you, leading to an...

It surely took some time, but summer has officially arrived in the Netherlands. And boy, did I need that! The long wait made me reflect...

Last week, I found myself, at the age of 46, on a casual weekday, barhopping, drinking cocktails. My partner in crime was none other than...

It's hard to believe, but my eldest son, Thoma, is graduating high school in a couple of weeks and will soon be off to university. When...