Isn’t being vulnerable totally scary, and to be avoided at all times? That’s what I thought too for a long time. But guess what: it actually makes you strong. Wholehearted, as Brené Brown says in this delightful talk. So go on: be the master of your fate, the captain of your soul. Be vulnerable.
You want to feel invulnerable? Embrace your vulnerability. Really. Read More »
So simple, yet so powerful! Watch this inspiring TED talk by Amy Cuddy.
Your body language adresses you too. Empower yourself! Read More »
This documentary explores the correlation between sugar intake and heart disease in young adults. But sugar causes much more disease than that. More to follow, but start understanding by clicking below. Source: The science of sugar | Health | Al Jazeera
The science of sugar. In short: it’s poison. Read More »
The invention of ‘the’ pill enormously accelerated women’s liberation. I am grateful to the pharmaceutical industry for that. Unfortunately for many women it has a number of unpleasant side effects. The pill elevates estrogen levels (normally produced by the ovaries and the adrenal glands) that make the body believe it’s already pregnant. The lining of
Bleep Bleep. Not tonight, honey. Read More »
Like the person who wrote this article, I too was one of the people who didn’t see it coming. I now know there is a way to prevent burnout. If you lose interest in your work, you feel that you’re not being appreciated, you have less and less energy, and feel like withdrawing, it’s red
Burnout in Brussels: When the fire goes out Read More »
When you always push yourself to do more and to be better, it is impossible to stand in your power, to adopt that way of life in which you treat yourself and others with kindness, acceptance and love. Standing in your power gives you a gentle strength that comes from within, regardless of what others
How to Stand in Your Power and Stop Giving It Away Read More »
Using an energy healing method that he developed, Bill Bengston, Ph.D., conducted randomized control trials with mice who had cancer. Not only were the mice completely cured, but when the blood of the cured mice was injected into other mice with the same form of cancer, those mice were also healed (without receiving any treatment
Healing cancer with energy. Cotton with memory. Crazy! Or the future? Read More »
Dr. Iacoboni studies the brain cells that make us love sports, say yes to persuasive salespeople and empathize with others. They are what shape our cultures, what keep traditions alive. These same mirror neurons are also what makes therapy work -if applied in the right way. Source: Neuroscientist Marco Iacoboni on how mirror neurons teach
UCLA’s Neuroscientist Marco Iacoboni explains how mirror neurons teach us to be human Read More »
Here is one of my heroes and sources of inspiration and learning, Stephen Porges, on Polyvagal Theory, healing trauma, and and his own spiritual journey. It is complex material, but fascinating! Source: Stephen Porges on Polyvagal Theory and Healing Trauma
Stephen Porges on Polyvagal Theory and Healing Trauma Read More »
Ever since ancient times philosophers and scientists have been contemplating the question whether or not our minds can influence matter. Modern science has finally provided us with an answer. Excitingly enough, it is yes! Over the course of 28 years Princeton University has tested whether human consciousness, or focused attention can cause physical change. In
Emotion moves matter Read More »
Having settled into my new life in Europe I am ready to get serious about my Inside Out Therapy and Coaching practice. I need to work on connecting with the wider Brussels community, but I trust that’s a matter of time. Meanwhile, I have been thinking a lot about how I can be of service
My New Year’s resolution: helping you defeat self-sabotage Read More »
Deze spreuk, die sinds mijn kindertijd in mijn geheugen gegrift staat, roept associaties op met moeite, met worsteling. Alles zit tegen, maar als ik ‘het’ maar genoeg wil, breek ik ijzer met handen. Ondanks alle obstakels en hindernissen bereik ik mijn doel. Luctor et emergo! (Ja, Zeeuwse moeder.) Ik worstel en kom boven! Dat moge
Waar een wil is, is een weg Read More »
