What if we let ourselves believe in magic again?

In this episode of To Tell You the Truth, I’m talking with a Frisian, Dutch born artist and mother whose work is deeply rooted in nature, folklore, the feminine and the unseen world.

We talk about why so many of us lose our sense of wonder as we grow up, what nature can teach us about being alive, the incredible mystery of the female body and motherhood, and the idea that perhaps everything around us is more alive and interconnected than we realize.

We also get into animism, creativity, beauty, intuition and what happens when we stop looking at the world as something ordinary and start paying attention to the magic hiding in plain sight.

As Carlijn says "welcome to my whimsical realm ~ where nature speaks, life is brimming with colour, where the unseen is seen and folk & fairy tales are a living reality." Take a deep breath, go into nature and enjoy listening to this episode. xx

Where did real connection go and how the hell did we lose it?

In this episode of To Tell You the Truth, I’m talking with entrepreneur, author, and host Palak Dave about why so many of us feel lonely and disconnected despite being more connected than ever.

We talk about what happens when our phones, social media, and online personas start replacing real community, why vulnerability is the key to meaningful relationships, and what it actually takes to make people feel seen, welcomed, and like they belong.

Palak shares the deeply personal experience that made community a mission in her life, and explains why finding your people often means putting yourself out there again and again...even when it feels awkward, uncomfortable, or lonely.

It’s a conversation about presence, vulnerability, friendship, belonging, and remembering that community isn’t something you can simply follow online. You have to show up for it.

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This episode is short, sweet and all about YOU!

I feel incredibly lucky to have you all here and I just want to take a pause and sit in this moment. It feels so damn good! See you next week!

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