In this episode of Beyond Podcast, Vanessa Kandiyoti sits down with Laor — a musician, medicine woman, and beacon of deep spiritual wisdom.

Laor opens up about the profound healing power of music and sacred plants, the importance of unity, and the transformative energy of gathering in a circle. She also shares the vision behind Agradeço — her dream retreat, returning for its second year in Portugal on June 1st— a space of deep connection, gratitude, and soul nourishment.

It’s been a true pleasure to be bathed in Laor’s humility, wisdom, and radiant presence.

Tune in for a heart-opening conversation that reminds us of the magic that unfolds when we return to ourselves — and to each other.

The Heart of the Podcast:
At Beyonds Norms with Vanessa Kandiyoti, we believe that true growth happens when we step out of our comfort zones. Whether it’s embracing change, navigating tough challenges, or exploring ideas that seem too radical, our stories are meant to open your mind to new possibilities. This is a space for those who dare to think differently and seek a life that goes beyond the ordinary.

Meet Emilie Dequeker, Accountability Mentor:
In this episode, we’re honored to have Emilie Dequeker as our guest. Emilie, an expert in accountability and growth. https://emiliedequeker.com

Emilie shares with us what it is to be responsible for creating our true heart's desires beyond the stories, by working weekly with her. Do we want to live a life up to chance our do we want to co-create our life? She shares the magic that can unfold when we start taking actions beyond the noise in our head and what it truly means to hold ourselves accountable—and how doing so can be the key to breaking free from limiting beliefs.

With her guidance, we’ll dive into why accountability isn’t just about checking boxes, but about creating lasting change that can transform both our personal and professional lives.

In this episode of Beyond Norms, Vanessa Kandiyoti sits down with spiritual teacher Nehama Tawil to explore how we can move beyond darkness and access the light during challenging times. Nehama delves into the teachings of Kabbalah and shares insights on our collective mission to repair the world by embracing our inner light—a resource that resides within each of us and is available to all.

Nehama also highlights the work of her organization, EJCC (www.ejcc.eu), which fosters dialogue among cultures and religions, striving to go beyond diversity to build deeper connections.

In this episode of Beyond Norms, host Vanessa Kandiyoti talks with holistic health coach and human design analyst Kirsten Kallman. Kirsten discusses how self-awareness and understanding your unique design can be transformative, not only for personal growth but also for navigating relationships with others. She explains how she transformed her life and helped her children understanding how they each function instead of comparing them with others.

Kirsten also touches on how suffering can serve as a wake-up call, motivating us to make more conscious choices and take responsibility for our lives.

Episode 10: We welcome a dear teacher on today's episode, Margot Diskin, certified facilitator of The Work of Byron Katie.

Episode 9: Carolyn Drake Kandiyoti, on following her passion in the art world and blending in work, family and pleasure.

Episode 8: Lee Yen Anderson, On being a soul coherence guide, using essential oils and stepping into alignment.

Episode 7, Mimi Fuenzalida, on visual storytelling and how magic can lead your professional path.

Episode 6, Sarah Basha, on astrology and how to take actions aligned with your astrological chart, as well as the moon cycles.

Episode 5, Jenn Bauer, on using nature as a guide to heal and on how she started the Institute of Nature Centered Coaching and transcending our pain into power.