In this week's episode "Sleep for the WIN!" we talk about sleep. For many, it is something that we don't take too seriously. In today's society, a lot of us struggle to sleep and are sleeping way too little. We go to bed at different times, we might worry about past events or future happenings. In this episode of Connection Talks, I talked to Laura Bojarskaité, a neuroscientist who studies the science of sleep. Her research focuses on "brainwashing" a process that happens in our brain while we are sleeping. She gives great advice on how to get more quality sleep, and what happens when we don't get enough sleep. Laura is also a yogini and a neuroscience consultant at the Atman Yoga School, where she teaches the science of meditation and brain anatomy. To find out more about Laura and her studies, check out her Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/laura.bojarskaite/ 

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S1.E10: Sleep for The Win! with Laura Bojarskaité

How can we stay connected to ourselves while we are in connection with others? This is what the practice of Authentic Relating teaches. The practice teaches us to be true to who we are and what we are feeling in any given moment in relation to other people. It teaches us to be curious of our own and the other person's world and experience! It's like meditating, but meditating together. In the curiosity of self and other, more aliveness, playfulness and juicyness awakens! Tune in to this exciting conversation that I had with the lovely Stephanie Dickinson, a mindfulness mentor and business coach, who is on a mission to massively upgrade the relationship skills of millions worldwide. I went to one of her trainings with ART (Authentic Relating Training) in Bali last year, and it changed so much for me. This is truly medicine for social anxiety. Follow her on Instagram for  the latest updates of her work + inspiring pictures and information on mindfulness and authentic relating: https://www.instagram.com/stephanie_dickinson_/ Her official web page: https://stephanie-dickinson.com/ To learn more about how to create better, juicier and more authentic relationships, check out her 5 Steps to Better, Juicier and More Authentic Relationships: https://stephanie-dickinson.lpages.co/5-steps-to-better-juicier-and-more-authentic-relationships/?fbclid=IwAR2etXOZLQsucCabxqlPRa_oN32aCedbDmCvqZ3emNhJ0ppReXRTtVYbiIM To learn more about how to gain more centering and relaxation, check out her FREE MINDFULNESS GUIDE: https://stephanie-dickinson.lpages.co/free-mindfulness-guide/?fbclid=IwAR3o-6X28l7d5dsZ7fXPHNvcN1zUcbeCb92rlFfOjABO-eYG0FucTIzm1LQ Here's also her official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniedickinson888/ 

S1.E9: How to Create Juicier and More Authentic Relationships with Stephanie Dickinson

In this episode of Connection Talks, my friend Salindran Bhullar, a kundalini yoga teacher, mom and coach, talks about consciousness and where she thinks humanity is going. She also shares what it was like to grow up as a middle child and be free from programming and conditioning. She says that we are free to create whatever we want. We are our own creator! Tune in to this interesting and exciting topic and episode! To find out more about Salindran's work, check out her podcast Uplifting Humans: https://open.spotify.com/show/243Hoxwm8OW1hUul016xIi?si=Rbfl16YoQkKM_VkwksG5Qg Here's the interview we did together for her podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7if3jB1iMW6YrJeGD0svGa?si=xZtT4F8CS7Onw6khe9j9Mg Her website for Uplifting Humans Podcast: https://www.upliftinghumans.com/ 

S1.E8: Look at a challenge as an opportunity with Salindran Bhullar

Music has been a great companion for Hanna Handycat from an early age. She discovered a passion for music production and beat-making at the age of 15. A serious of challenging events in her mid-twenties led to years of depression and isolation, where she felt disconnected from the music. Now, in her early 30's, she has regained her connection to the music, in a new and deeper way. She has also gained a lot of knowledge on how the mind works and how to work through trauma symptoms, in order to find back to her authentic self. Tune in to this episode which is a little different from the previous ones! There's some treats for you ;)  Check out Hanna's music here. It's filled with love and soul! : https://soundcloud.com/handycat  

S1.E7 The Heroine's Journey with Hanna Emilie Wiik

In this episode, I have the beautiful Khaoula Bencheikh on the show. A Moroccan ex-pat living in Paris, who is a data analyst and the podcast host of "Women with Stories". Khaoula shares her story and what she has learned on how to connect with people from different cultures after having spent many years of her life abroad whilst growing up. She also talks about how she overcame loneliness and hopelessness when she moved to France on her own after high school.  She says that we need to forgive more easily in order to connect better with each other. Find out more about Khaoula and her podcast here: https://anchor.fm/khaoula-bencheikh?fbclid=IwAR3W6_OKqvdlfaYd1wgZs5HPSea35pSFunfNJCP0H6cM4rQ5gVriyISOWdI  Here's the free e-book "The Magic of Thinking Big" that changed Khaoula's mind-set and life course: https://epdf.pub/the-magic-of-thinking-big.html

S1.E6: The Power of Positive Thinking with Khaoula Bencheikh

In this episode, I have the passionate meditation teacher and entrepreneur Marijana May on the show. Marijana is from Croatia, and she became a big entrepreneur after having spent some time in Thailand where she studied meditation. She started her own blog in 2016, mainly focused on meditation and personal growth. These days, she teaches female entrepreneurs how to build their business online, while teaching and doing what they love. In this episode, we discuss the benefits of meditation, the importance of taking responsibility for one's own happiness and having compassion for oneself and others. Tune in to the episode to hear what she means about humans being "walking habits".. Marijana's got a very soothing and relaxing voice. :) Here you can find Marijana's podcast - from Busyness to Happiness: https://anchor.fm/marijanamay?fbclid=IwAR3wZdQFIKhlnTjk8Yn63fZm48VWf3BkemMJKWKjHVxCgaiHnElqACmG5SY To find out more about Marijana, check out her instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/busynesstohappiness/ or: https://www.instagram.com/marijanamay/

S1.E5: Passion for Meditation with Marijana May

Tune in to this episode where my friend and fellow student at London Real's Broadcast Yourself course, Matilda Tavanian, shares about her joy for connecting with other people. She shares a very interesting story about an accidental meeting in a book store, that completely changed her life path. You can find Matilda's podcast, "Coffee with Matilda - a journey to Self" here. I'm a guest in one of her episodes:  https://open.spotify.com/show/39fuaxodq4kBvsPnP4x1he?si=H3daZMJXRyWZiBPMbk4Qeg&fbclid=IwAR2mz7RA2MQ3sm9PJHa4KXOVrhitMtfLfV-HJgWK6mCSqZduuBymiFZZoRo Want to hear more about Connection Talks Podcast? Please follow us on: https://m.facebook.com/Connection-Talks-Podcast.../about  

S1.E4: The Joy of Connecting with people! with Matilda Tavanian

Tune in to this episode where the amazing host of The Female Veterans' podcast, Kia Baker, who is also my mentor at London Real Academy, shares her powerful story of her awakening process while serving in the military. In this episode she also gets real on confidence, how to crush resistance and why she believes that everything starts with "I AM ENOUGH". To find out more about Kia, check out her podcast and instagram page: https://podcasts.apple.com/no/podcast/the-female-veterans-podcast/id1472618496?l=nb&fbclid=IwAR03o8ygSjWWqrhaPV33ofySgBMJkaQSZ1g8F9JquTIqP-kBh1jdFOEHa04 https://www.instagram.com/kiativity/ To find out more about Connection Talks. Sign up to out mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/5f4b0482ae6a/connectiontalkspodcast 

S1.E3: Everything Starts With I AM ENOUGH! with Kia Baker

In this episode, my dear friend Suki Phengphan shares about her journey to self-discovery and realization. Tune in, to understand what she means about her cup being empty, and why she's had to shift her focus from a Giver to a Receiver. A lot of interesting reflections about being a young woman in today's society. Find out more about Suki's self-love journey on: https://www.instagram.com/yogisuki/ Want to know more about the podcast? Sign up for the newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/5f4b0482ae6a/connectiontalkspodcast 

S1.E2: What to Do When Your Cup is Empty? It's Time for Self-Love.

Tamara S Nordli, yoga teacher at Indah Yoga and YogaKi in Oslo, shares her experience as a yoga teacher, her passion for helping people,   and why yoga and therapy are equally important in the process of gaining more self-awareness and healing. She says that therapy is the place where you're confronted with your issues, and yoga is the place where you do your homework and reflect.   Tune in! You don't want to miss this exciting topic.    You can find more information on Tamara's classes and workshops through her official instagram: tamara.nord.yoga

S1.E1: Yoga, Anxiety and The Importance of Therapy with Tamara S Nordli

In this episode we meet the host of Connection Talks, Julia Freire.  She gives you a brief insight into her story, and why she wants to start this podcast.   

Introduction

Connection talks is about finding connection to yourself and others. Connect your mind & body, soul & self. The mission of connection talks is to raise awareness of self-limiting beliefs, fears, goals and values. We explore what it's like and what it means to be a human in 2020.