The Traveling Therapist Podcast

147. From Burnout in Belgium to Thriving as a Traveling Integrative Therapist with Mieke Vander Heyden


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What does it take to turn burnout into a beautiful new beginning? In this episode, I’m talking with Mieke, an incredible Traveling Integrative Therapist with over 23 years of experience who has transformed her career and life in the most inspiring way. After facing burnout while working as a therapist in Belgium, Mieke decided to embrace a nomadic lifestyle and create a practice that combines her love for travel with her passion for helping others heal.

As a Traveling Integrative Therapist, Mieke specializes in Dance & Movement Therapy, Creative Art Therapy, Psychodrama, Laughter Yoga, and Trance Dance Ritual. She works with a diverse range of clients, including nomads, expats, and those with alternative lifestyles. In this conversation, she shares how she rebuilt her career as a traveling therapist, the creative and somatic tools she uses in her practice, and her insights on working with clients from all walks of life.

If you’ve ever dreamed of blending travel with meaningful work, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical tips to make it happen.

In This Episode, We Explore…

  • Mieke’s journey from burnout to becoming a Traveling Integrative Therapist.
  • The integrative and creative therapies she specializes in, including Dance & Movement Therapy and Laughter Yoga.
  • How she connects with nomads, expats, and alternative lifestyle communities.
  • Tips for incorporating somatic and creative tools into your own practice.
  • The challenges and rewards of building a nomadic therapy career.


Connect with Mieke:
https://www.movingheartstherapy.com
https://www.instagram.com/movingheartstherapy
[email protected]

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