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  • #42 - Clearing space for growth

    This episode is partly about Verena's jet lag, but also about the wonders of making space around and within you. It's about how you can clear your space, potential unfamiliarities along your journey and why clearing space is so important. 

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    28 min
  • #41 - You do you

    This episode is about Verena's travel journey through California, why imperfection is so beautiful and important and why your self-care is YOURS. Verena talks about the importance of listening to your intuition in order to do what feels good for you, and why you can do what YOU want and not what seems 'right'. 

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    25 min
  • #40 - You have angels around you

    Ever met someone who you have things in common with that you just can't believe? And have you ever had this happen to you at the other side of the world?
    The people around you are there  for a reason and at exactly the right time.

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    22 min
  • #39 - Bodyweight, comparisons & beauty standards

    Trigger warning: The subjects of bodyweight, eating and eating disorders are discussed in this episode. Please look after yourself and think twice if you feel you are in the right headspace to listen to it.

    In this episode, Verena talks about how she has learnt to love her own body and challenges along the way.  She speaks about how she feels social media impacts young people, a wounded connection between women and how beauty standards are changing (or in the process of change).

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    43 min
  • #38 - Living a life led by pleasure

    Thinking about sex? Well, that is what many people think when they hear the word 'pleasure'. In this episode, Verena definitely talks about physical intimacy, but there is so much more to pleasure. And what does it mean to live your life led by it?

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    33 min
  • #37 - My depression and why I am grateful for it

    Trigger warning: The subjects of depression and self-harm are mentioned in this episode. Please look after yourself and think twice if you feel you are in the right headspace to listen to it.

    In this episode Verena shares some of her experience with depression as a teenager and after she had moved to London - but more importantly, why such seemingly negative times make her more thankful for life than ever.

    Self-Realisation Centre: https://lakeshrine.org

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    32 min
  • #36 - My vegan journey & perfectionism among vegans

    Verena talks about when, how and why she turned vegan, and shares her views and experience with perfectionism in the vegan community. 
    You might also hear some stories about vegan food options in London and Los Angeles, and about the very first and very disgusting soy milk Verena had in the German countryside.

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    47 min
  • #35 - I am on my way to Los Angeles (right now)

    A quick, exciting life update - the title says it all! You can create everything you want in life, sending you love.

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    9 min
  • #34 - Reminder: You are free

    Hello friends! This episode is a reminder and motivator that you are free to create the life you want. Verena shares her journey of first dreaming of moving to London, to making it become a goal and turning it into reality. Everything you can dream of you can turn into reality. When you think about, everything was once a thought and actions brought it to life. 

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fempowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    31 min
  • #33 - How I manage my time and stay balanced

    This episodes supports you in exploring those areas in life, that are present for you. Verena shares some tools and ideas on how you can identify your priorities and change the amount of time you spend on certain aspects of your life.
    How you spend your time is precious and some tipps and tricks can help you make sure you give enough time to joy, love, friendship and all those magical aspects, too.

    My amazing coach: https://www.instagram.com/iamhannahharmon/
    The planner I use: https://www.instagram.com/girlgottachange/

    Instagram: @verenaberndt_
    Artwork: @fermpowerart

    Instagram: @happygrowingpodcast
    Photography & Design: @eva_poglajen
    Verena's Instagram: @verenaberndt_

    30 min

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Thank you for being here. Happy Growing is a personal podcast for you and with you. It shares knowledge and stories about life challenges, dealing with change, loving yourself, finding joy,…