In this episode one of my long time dreams came true. Thanks to Surya Ashtanga studio in Vilnius for organizing a 3 day workshop with Eddie Stern, we had a chance to record a podcast with Eddie Stern in person. Walking the streets of central Vilnius and talking about common humanity felt to simple and so secure, like practicing Yoga sequence in my living room via zoom. This conversation with Eddie feels so simple and yet so enriching. I'm fascinated by his quality to speak about deep topics while also grounding them in material understanding in such a gracious manner. Respecting all people no ..read more

In this episode we contemplated how psychology and spirituality can interconnect and compliment one another on our healing path. Join us in this conversation with psychologist, philosopher Gunnar Gjermundsen. Support us on Patreon @lessstress. Thank you! For any inquiries contact us at contact@thelessstress.com https://thelessstress.com ..read more

In this podcast episode we bravely delve into unpacking two foundational things in brave leadership: courage and vulnerability. Join us for this conversation with Jannecke Bugge, the co-founder of Brave Leadership in Norway. Support us on Patreon @lessstress. Your support can do wonders! For any inquiries: contact@lessstress.com www.lessstress.com ..read more

In this podcast episode, we delve into the concept of interconnectedness and its implications for personal and collective growth. Join us as Gabriele engages in an insightful conversation with Sahana Sriskandarajah, a clinical psychologist who has ventured beyond traditional perspectives on psychology.S Support us on Patreon @lessstress. Your contribution can do wonders ..read more

In this episode we talked to Eleanor Johnson and River Flows. Eleanor Johnson is a British researcher, writer and artist based in Oslo. She is founder of two companies: Flower Consults and Love Stories. Eleanor on IG: @flowerseleanorflowers Godriver, aka River Flows. 28yrs old from Tanzania, who grew up in Norway. She is a full time corporate lady, self-employed dance instructor & choreographer, who inspires to create an impact through dance and creativity. She founded Flows Agency and co-founded Playdance Tanzania for this reason, create an impact. You’re always welcome to join her pop-cl ..read more

Boundaries are a tough topic, especially when it comes to any relationship. We often crave acceptance and recognition by dismissing our authenticity for that. We think if we're are more available, always present and positive, that's the only way to be liked. As Gabor Mate says, this society praises those that self-betray or dismiss those close to them. The society normalized hyperavailability, overworking, stress, self-betrayal for the good of others, and so on. That is because we are often afraid of our authenticity and true needs, tapping into and expressing them drives us into a fear of rej ..read more

#15 Trauma as a response to an injury/stressor can affect all of us. At the level of the body and its physiology, different people may have similar symptoms, primarily resulting from increased production of hormones (such as adrenaline, noradrenaline, endorphins or cortisol), which are activated unconditionally in a life-threatening situation. The overproduction of hormones – understood as a defence mechanism (or dissociation) – is desirable during an injury since it relieves pain and very often saves a life. However, persistent activation of hormones in post-traumatic reality (i.e. in the pos ..read more

In our #13 episode we sat with Gabriele and had a complex, enriching conversation with peace psychologist Ufra Mir, looking at holistic ways to build and work on peace not only as a concept, but an embodied way of being, thinking and relating. Ufra Mir is the first and only peace-psychologist from Kashmir, having earned her degree from USA and UK. She has introduced her peace-education, peace-psychology and transformation programs at various schools in Kashmir, in addition to working with youth, orphans, widows, teachers, students, artists and other professionals in Kashmir through the modalit ..read more

Shortly, trauma is an overwhelming experience that is difficult to process in the moment of its happening. The outcome is usually stress, absence, numbing. According to trauma expert Thomas Hübl, when we have many nervous systems that have trauma in their unconscious, we are all part of systemic collective trauma experience. As Kosha says, "it's one process, the individual, ancestral, collective trauma – it's an entangled All in a space of interbeing." Good news is that the transcript of this conversation are being also translated into Lithuanian and will be available soon in reading format. K ..read more

Meet us here in a conversation with a psychotherapist and somatic therapist Lana Korotkova. With Lana I connected in that in-between space, we spoke the language of interdisciplinarity with ease and embodiment. I guess that holistic expression that comes from her is what made us to sense each other so well from the beginning.  She says: 'I have a strong feeling that I am both a psychologist and a dancer. When one of these parts are not present - I get into a meaning of life crisis. Therapy work makes it so special to be able to be there for the other person and feel their trust. Seeing h ..read more