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• Positive by Nature: Inner Work for Outer Change with Harriët van der Weele

  How can you allow yourself to deeply care about the planet without burning out?In this episode of Living the Unseen, I speak with Harriët van der Weele, mindfulness trainer and strategic advisor for the energy transition. Harriët shares her journey from climate activism and frustration to inner transformation, and how mindfulness helped her find a more sustainable path for herself and for the work she cares about.We explore how honoring difficult emotions can reveal what matters most, why feminine energy and inner reflection are vital in today's leadership, and how we can shift from feeling overwhelmed to being of real value.Harriët also speaks candidly about the discomfort of talking about spirituality and softness in professional spaces, and how embracing those elements can actually create deeper impact.Whether you’re working in sustainability, feeling stuck between urgency and exhaustion, or simply searching for a more grounded way to show up in the world: this conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect.About HarriëtHarriët van der Weele is deeply committed to protecting the natural world. After years of working with an international environmental organization, she realized that fighting from anger and frustration wasn’t sustainable, neither for the planet nor for herself. This insight sparked a personal transformation. Harriët began to explore mindfulness, eventually training as a certified mindfulness teacher and added elements of body work, reconnecting with nature, positive psychology, the law of attraction and non-agressive communication, so she could guide others on a similar path.Today, she combines inner and outer work: supporting individuals through mindfulness-based work, while also working as a strategic communications advisor for the energy transition and speaking at conferences on climate and sustainability. Harriët’s journey is a powerful reminder that meaningful change starts from within.More about Harriëthttps://positivebynature.nl/https://www.facebook.com/positivebynature.nl/https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvdweele/

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• Embracing Inner Nature: Taoist Wisdom for Modern Life with Crispijn Jansen

  In this episode of Living the Unseen, I sit down with Crispijn Jansen, a Dutch Tao Trainer whose path to Taoism began in the unlikely world of physics and corporate management. Crispijn shares how his journey of exploring Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taoist teachings helped him navigate personal challenges - from anger as a parent, to struggles with intimacy. He breaks down the essence of Taoist philosophy, which views humans as an integral part of nature, and how this perspective can help us find balance and emotional regulation.Crispijn explains how Taoist practices can help us experience our 'inner landscape' and transform difficult emotions like anger into creative energy. He also shares practical techniques for creating a deeper sense of safety and grounding, which he believes is essential for a more compassionate and connected world.Whether you're curious about Taoism, seeking ways to manage emotions, or exploring a deeper connection with nature, this conversation is a gentle yet powerful invitation to see yourself as part of the intricate web of life.About CrispijnCrispijn Jansen is a Tao Trainer dedicated to helping people connect more deeply with themselves through Taoist Internal Alchemy. As an official transmission partner at the Dutch mystery school Tao Training, he combines his experience as a corporate trainer with his passion for ancient wisdom. He lives in Almere Oosterwold with his partner Natida (doula) and their three kids Luis, Nuria and Narumi.Crispijn experienced the storm of life in ways he could not handle constructively, until he experienced the effect of Taoist meditation and Tao Chi / Chi Kung. These techniques and the thoughts around them gave him a profound feeling of having found a mystery school he can call home. Slowly but surely he is able to put himself on a more constructive track and at the same time his calling to enter a gnostic, dogma-free ‘priesthood’ became reality.  He offers workshops and year-long training programs that blend online modules with interactive live sessions, guiding participants to reduce stress, enhance vitality, and develop 'feeling awareness.' His approach encourages a more natural, grounded way of living, inspiring others to explore their inner landscapes. According to his experience and teachings, developing awareness of this Inner Landscape and learning to influence our “energetic bodies” lays the foundation for becoming safe, Wise and more powerful human beings. The world needs many more of those and Crispijn strives to become one and to develop this Inner gentle strength and Wisdom in as many men and woman as he can.More about Crispijnhttps://www.crispijn.orghttps://www.taojaartraining.nlInstagram: @crispijnjansen@taojaartraining

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• Trusting My Body, Trusting My Nature with Jasmin Redweik

  What if your body held the wisdom you’ve been searching for?In this episode of Living the Unseen, I sit down with Jasmin to explore her journey of reconnecting with her body and intuition after being diagnosed with Hashimoto, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. Rather than simply following a prescribed path, Jasmin chose to listen deeply to her body, treating it as a source of wisdom rather than a problem to fix.She shares how her relationship with her body transformed from something to control to something to nurture, and how that shift rippled out into the way she connects with the natural world. As she learned to care for herself more gently, she also began caring for the earth with the same love and respect.In this episode discuss the link between self-expression and health, the balance between medical guidance and inner knowing, and the power of embracing our own nature. Jasmin’s experience is a powerful reminder that true healing involves more than just physical recovery: for Jasmin, it was about reclaiming her own voice, honoring her body’s messages, and deepening her relationship with the world around her.This episode invites you to consider: What might happen if you stopped resisting your body and started listening to it instead?About Jasmin RedweikJasmin was born and raised in Munich, Germany, and lives now in the beautiful countryside of the Swiss Rheintal together with her family. She’s an entrepreneur and coach with the heart mission to support people when they’ve reached a point in life when continuing as before is no longer an option, when they know that things need to change. Mostly they don’t know how or where to start - and that’s exactly when Jasmin is there, with an open heart, her strong intuition, and her sense of clarity and focus. She helps people to connect again to their heart and truth, to gain perspective and to define the necessary next steps to create a fulfilling life from within. Jasmin founded her first company BALIS, a pioneering beverage brand, back in 2016 together with her brother and ex-partner. She also gained various experiences in the agency, fashion and management consulting field. She’s a creator by heart and loves to bring ideas to life. Jasmin loves to be out in nature with her dog Elli, to hike, ride horses, travel, write her own books and explore the unknown.Find Jasmin onlinewww.jasminredweik.comwww.instagram.com/jasminredweikhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmin-redweik/Resources that have helped Jasmin on her journeyhttps://spirituelle.info/ Jasmin: "I would usually go on the URL field in my browser and type “symptom spirituelle.info” and click enter. This site is in German only."Louise Hay - Heal your body (Book, English and German)Lise Bourbeau - Dein Körper sagt: Liebe Dich (Book, German)Jasmin: "I have these books and regularly look up what my body and its symptoms is trying to tell me."

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• Cycling East: 15,000 Kilometers of Sun, Storms, and Self-Discovery with Bas Jongerius

  "What if you just kept going?" That question changed everything for Bas Jongerius. A decade ago, we worked together at Circle Economy, where Bas welcomed every newcomer with a powerful question: “When did you feel most alive?” But as he threw himself into work, striving to make the world more circular, he realized he was neglecting himself.One day, exhausted and burned out, he imagined cycling past the office and just continuing east. Eventually, he did. Over the course of 13 months, Bas biked from Amsterdam to Singapore, covering 15,000 kilometers through 24 countries. Along the way, he faced freezing nights in the Kyrgyz mountains, battled relentless headwinds, and discovered a deep connection to nature—and himself.In this episode, we talk about breaking free from routines, the lessons the elements teach us, and what happens when you have no choice but to keep moving forward. We also dive into his journey with ecstatic dance and tantra, and how he shifted from an individual quest for freedom to deeper connection with others.Join us for a conversation about adventure, resilience, and the ever-changing winds of life.About Bas JongeriusBas is a gardener and landscaper based in Amsterdam. In 2017, a yearlong journey by bicycle from his hometown in the Netherlands to Singapore shifted his life-focus from career building to self-development. Through meditation, ecstatic dancing and tantric practices Bas now incorporates spirituality in his day to day life. His work as a gardener further deepens his understanding of the relationship between spirituality and nature.Find Bas onlineWebsite: basjongeri.usIG: @bcjongeriusYoutube (in Dutch): https://www.youtube.com/@DTOURdiscoveryResources that Bas mentioned in the episodeCircle Economy: circle-economy.comVipassana meditation: dhamma.orgEcstatic dance in Amsterdam: ecstaticdanceamsterdam.com & odessa.amsterdamEls van Stein on family dynamics (in Dutch): elsvansteijn.nl & her book in english (elsvansteijn.nl/boeken/the-fountain-find-your-place)Tantric centre in Amsterdam (in Dutch): centrumvoortantra.nl

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• Finding Awe in the Everyday with Kim Taylor from Little Dutch Farm

  At Little Dutch Farm, Kim Taylor helps people slow down and rediscover their connection to nature—not by venturing into the wild, but by paying attention to what’s already around them. In this episode, among other things, we explore the power of awe: those small, magical moments, like watching mist rise over a field or noticing the intricate patterns on a leaf. Research shows that awe isn’t just beautiful; it’s deeply healing.We also talk about how strengthening our bond with nature makes sustainable choices feel natural rather than difficult. When we truly feel part of the world around us, protecting it becomes second nature.Join us for this inspiring conversation about mindful presence, the joy of small wonders, and how nature can guide us toward a more connected and sustainable way of living.About Kim TaylorWith 19 years of experience in sustainability at start-ups and scale-ups, Kim combines her leadership and sustainability expertise with nature coaching and love for farm life (living off the land, cooking & eating seasonal food, community) to create Little Dutch Farm. At Little Dutch Farm Kim hosts nature-based programs (farm days, retreats, team days and 1:1 coaching) that foster authentic connections and transformative experiences for individuals, groups, leaders and teams. Through garden therapy and nature coaching, Kim is dedicated to helping others rediscover the wisdom of nature, embrace its healing power, and enhance their mental and physical well-being.Kim’s passion for reconnecting people with nature stems from her own journey. After experiencing burnout, she discovered the profound healing power of nature and the fulfillment that comes from a simpler, more intentional life. She believes that our disconnection from nature not only impacts our mental health but also hinders our collective ability to address climate change.Find Kim onlinehttps://littledutchfarm.nl/enhttps://www.instagram.com/littledutchfarm_kimtaylor/Some of the books that inspire KimWintering by Katherine MayBraiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall KimmererThe Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart Smith

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