Learning from Trees

Sleep researcher Frida on curiosity, non-judgment, and small experiments — a different way to think about sleep, rest, and listening to your body.

This episode is an invitation to consider what it might mean to be fully yourself — not as a fixed identity to protect, but as something alive and curious that shows up differently in every room. I am joined by Rachel McNamee, a dancer with eleven years in a repertory company who spent a year away -  not to leave dance, but to find herself outside the only frame she'd ever known. Together we move through what it actually feels like to return somewhere changed, and the question of how to bring a new shape back into an old space without losing it. We explore what Rachel carries from a life in dance: the discovery that freedom doesn't disappear inside structure - it often lives there. And what it actually takes to translate someone else's vision through your body. The observation, the relationship, the trust that builds between a dancer and a choreographer over time. And how much of that, it turns out, is just what it takes to truly meet someone. By seeking answers together, finding awe and laughter and surprising ourselves with what we find, we land on something neither of us expected: that receiving someone fully might be the most generous thing we can offer. A warm, unhurried conversation about expression, honesty, and what it means to actually meet each other.   About Rachel: Rachel describes herself firstly as a human - one who spends a lot of time dancing, performing, creating, writing, talking, listening, loving. She grew up in Vancouver, Canada. In 2014, she moved to Europe to start her career as a professional dancer with Nederlands Dans Theatre. She is currently based in Göteborg, Sweden, dancing with GöteborgsOperans Danskompani, amongst other things. Rachel is interested in the body in all its forms of expression - how it holds and gives.   Get in touch: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachmacxx/ Substack: https://rachelmcnamee.substack.com/ This episode in headlines Stepping away from comfort and into exploration Entering old spaces in new shapes Growth moves in more directions than we think Finding improvisation and liberty inside every frame Meeting the unknown with curiosity  Translating vision into movement Languages - what do we really understand? Feeling fully expressed What the body gives and what the body holds Taking up space when you're wired to adapt Performance is honesty Receiving as giving, giving as receiving

With Amanda Parker — on trusting intuition, leaving corporate life, and letting nature slow you down enough to hear yourself.

From hustle to creative living — with Innocent Mugenga on surrender, self-trust, grief, and becoming a vessel for aligned action.

What if the most radical act of self-love is learning to touch yourself with kindness? In this episode, we explore self-massage, nervous system regulation, body awareness, and how curiosity and physical touch — can rebuild your relationship with yourself from the inside out. With holistic wellbeing practitioner Caroline.

What if the most powerful leadership move is turning inward? In this episode, we explore personal healing, psychological safety, the pressure to optimize life, and how taking responsibility for your inner experience transforms the way you lead and live.

This episode is an invitation to explore what it truly means to connect — with ourselves, with the people we love, and with something larger than our own lives. I am joined by Carina Modéus, and together we move through the landscapes of presence, service, and the beauty and weight of being human together. We explore what it looks like to show up fully to life and relationships — and why the quality of our presence may be one of the most quietly radical things we can offer in a fragmented world. And perhaps the most necessary. Through our own experiences and reflections, we venture into how the relationship we cultivate — with our senses, with other humans, with our faith(s) — can give us access to both more grace and more grit in the face of life’s challenges.    It's an exploration for anyone drawn to the deeper currents of human connection — and for those who find their sense of purpose in being there for and with others, without neglecting themselves.   About Carina: Daughter of farmers in the deep forests of Småland, in the south of Sweden. She grew up in a big family - three siblings and 75 cousins. Moved to Lund. Met and fell in love with a tenor and theologist, married him and now had the grace of sharing 35 years together (and counting).  Mother of three grown up children. While also taking a winding way through professional life - always mirroring grace and grit: Biologist, physician, both oncologist and psychiatric, the last ten years working mainly in palliative care. Deeply committed to the exploration of existential perspectives and questions, and their impact on our well-being.   Get in touch: Carina says: “In person actually. I am striving to be as analog as reasonably possible. Meeting physical human beings in physical rooms is more and more my preferred way of living. I have an account on LinkedIn, but I am not at all good at keeping it updated, so I do not dare to promise anyone to be answered there but it is the best channel I have”. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carinamodeus   This episode in headlines: Morning rituals - a foundation for presence What true presence means and how we cultivate it Analog and digital - the push and pull of human connection The Power of Human Connection The courage to reach out and face rejection Caring for others without losing yourself Intention and Small Steps as a guiding light Letting grace and grit guide you Finding Comfort in Imperfection Reflections on Life, Death, and Connectedness Final Thoughts and Invitations

This is an invitation to play with our uniqueness - and the imprints that life has left on our brains. An honest conversation about how we can approach our self-discovery and growth with curiosity instead of judgement.

This episode is an invitation to self-compassion. An intimate dialogue on what it means to meet ourselves with softness, what it looks like when we get (too) comfortable in our own suffering and how removing force can actually welcome greater expansion.

A quiet exploration of what it means to be in dialogue with ourselves — through creative practices, through breath and introspection. And what it means to honour our processes and our needs in a world that rarely pauses.

Join Oren Shai, Organizational Psychologist and Somatic Leadership Coach, in a deep exploration of presence and somatic awareness. Discover how to navigate the noise of daily life, cultivate emotional awareness, and reconnect with your inner landscape. Learn practical insights for integrating somatic practices into your personal and professional life.

An honest, human conversation on balance, emotions, creativity, and healing. Explore personal development through curiosity, food therapy, mindfulness, and seasonal self-care with TCM educator Joana Castro.

Explore an intimate conversation on creativity, effort, and personal growth with concert pianist and creativity-researcher Sofia Laría. Through music, art, and everyday life, we dive into the role of effort, the dance with impermanence, the power of presence, and how creative practice becomes a path for self-worth, clarity, and transformation.