In this final episode of season two, I take a moment to reflect.

This season of Living the Unseen was all about the quiet relationship between humans and nature—the ways we belong to the world, even when we forget. From conversations about sacred sites, taoism and nurturing our bodies, to stories of reconnection and slowness, a clear thread emerged: we don’t need to go far to find meaning. Often, it’s right beneath our feet.

In this solo episode, I share what nature and spirituality mean to me personally, not as abstract concepts, but as daily companions. I also introduce something new I’ve been working on: a book project called The Art of Attunement. It’s not a how-to or a self-help guide, but a personal exploration of what it means to live in tune with our bodies, each other, and the earth.

If you’ve been listening this season, thank you. I hope this closing episode leaves you with a sense of quiet connection and trust in your own inner rhythm.

What does it mean to live a spiritual life without the rituals, robes, or rules?

In this special episode of Living the Unseen, the roles reverse: Cristina Pop, host of the Stop Running Your Business like a Man podcast, interviews me, Arjanna. We explore the quiet moments and personal shifts that have shaped how I understand spirituality today: becoming a mother, reconnecting with nature, navigating bore-out, and learning to trust life more deeply.

This conversation is about the messy, real-life version of spirituality that lives in the body, in our relationships, and in the choices we make every day. It’s about letting go of the need to be impressive and instead learning to be present.

Whether you’re in a moment of transition or simply curious what a grounded spiritual path can look like, I hope this episode offers something that resonates.

More about Cristina:

https://www.cristina-pop.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cristina.thrive

How can you allow yourself to deeply care about the planet without burning out?

In this episode of Living the Unseen, I speak with Harriët van der Weele, mindfulness trainer and strategic advisor for the energy transition. Harriët shares her journey from climate activism and frustration to inner transformation, and how mindfulness helped her find a more sustainable path for herself and for the work she cares about.

We explore how honoring difficult emotions can reveal what matters most, why feminine energy and inner reflection are vital in today's leadership, and how we can shift from feeling overwhelmed to being of real value.

Harriët also speaks candidly about the discomfort of talking about spirituality and softness in professional spaces, and how embracing those elements can actually create deeper impact.

Whether you’re working in sustainability, feeling stuck between urgency and exhaustion, or simply searching for a more grounded way to show up in the world: this conversation is an invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect.

About Harriët

Harriët van der Weele is deeply committed to protecting the natural world. After years of working with an international environmental organization, she realized that fighting from anger and frustration wasn’t sustainable, neither for the planet nor for herself. This insight sparked a personal transformation. Harriët began to explore mindfulness, eventually training as a certified mindfulness teacher and added elements of body work, reconnecting with nature, positive psychology, the law of attraction and non-agressive communication, so she could guide others on a similar path.

Today, she combines inner and outer work: supporting individuals through mindfulness-based work, while also working as a strategic communications advisor for the energy transition and speaking at conferences on climate and sustainability. Harriët’s journey is a powerful reminder that meaningful change starts from within.

More about Harriët

https://positivebynature.nl/

https://www.facebook.com/positivebynature.nl/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvdweele/

In this episode of Living the Unseen, I sit down with Crispijn Jansen, a Dutch Tao Trainer whose path to Taoism began in the unlikely world of physics and corporate management. Crispijn shares how his journey of exploring Tai Chi, Qigong, and Taoist teachings helped him navigate personal challenges - from anger as a parent, to struggles with intimacy. He breaks down the essence of Taoist philosophy, which views humans as an integral part of nature, and how this perspective can help us find balance and emotional regulation.

Crispijn explains how Taoist practices can help us experience our 'inner landscape' and transform difficult emotions like anger into creative energy. He also shares practical techniques for creating a deeper sense of safety and grounding, which he believes is essential for a more compassionate and connected world.

Whether you're curious about Taoism, seeking ways to manage emotions, or exploring a deeper connection with nature, this conversation is a gentle yet powerful invitation to see yourself as part of the intricate web of life.

About Crispijn

Crispijn Jansen is a Tao Trainer dedicated to helping people connect more deeply with themselves through Taoist Internal Alchemy. As an official transmission partner at the Dutch mystery school Tao Training, he combines his experience as a corporate trainer with his passion for ancient wisdom. He lives in Almere Oosterwold with his partner Natida (doula) and their three kids Luis, Nuria and Narumi.

Crispijn experienced the storm of life in ways he could not handle constructively, until he experienced the effect of Taoist meditation and Tao Chi / Chi Kung. These techniques and the thoughts around them gave him a profound feeling of having found a mystery school he can call home. Slowly but surely he is able to put himself on a more constructive track and at the same time his calling to enter a gnostic, dogma-free ‘priesthood’ became reality.  

He offers workshops and year-long training programs that blend online modules with interactive live sessions, guiding participants to reduce stress, enhance vitality, and develop 'feeling awareness.' His approach encourages a more natural, grounded way of living, inspiring others to explore their inner landscapes. 

According to his experience and teachings, developing awareness of this Inner Landscape and learning to influence our “energetic bodies” lays the foundation for becoming safe, Wise and more powerful human beings. The world needs many more of those and Crispijn strives to become one and to develop this Inner gentle strength and Wisdom in as many men and woman as he can.

More about Crispijn

https://www.crispijn.org

https://www.taojaartraining.nl

Instagram: 

@crispijnjansen

@taojaartraining

What if your body held the wisdom you’ve been searching for?

In this episode of Living the Unseen, I sit down with Jasmin to explore her journey of reconnecting with her body and intuition after being diagnosed with Hashimoto, an autoimmune condition affecting the thyroid. Rather than simply following a prescribed path, Jasmin chose to listen deeply to her body, treating it as a source of wisdom rather than a problem to fix.

She shares how her relationship with her body transformed from something to control to something to nurture, and how that shift rippled out into the way she connects with the natural world. As she learned to care for herself more gently, she also began caring for the earth with the same love and respect.

In this episode discuss the link between self-expression and health, the balance between medical guidance and inner knowing, and the power of embracing our own nature. Jasmin’s experience is a powerful reminder that true healing involves more than just physical recovery: for Jasmin, it was about reclaiming her own voice, honoring her body’s messages, and deepening her relationship with the world around her.

This episode invites you to consider: What might happen if you stopped resisting your body and started listening to it instead?

About Jasmin Redweik

Jasmin was born and raised in Munich, Germany, and lives now in the beautiful countryside of the Swiss Rheintal together with her family. She’s an entrepreneur and coach with the heart mission to support people when they’ve reached a point in life when continuing as before is no longer an option, when they know that things need to change. Mostly they don’t know how or where to start - and that’s exactly when Jasmin is there, with an open heart, her strong intuition, and her sense of clarity and focus. She helps people to connect again to their heart and truth, to gain perspective and to define the necessary next steps to create a fulfilling life from within.

Jasmin founded her first company BALIS, a pioneering beverage brand, back in 2016 together with her brother and ex-partner. She also gained various experiences in the agency, fashion and management consulting field. She’s a creator by heart and loves to bring ideas to life. Jasmin loves to be out in nature with her dog Elli, to hike, ride horses, travel, write her own books and explore the unknown.

Find Jasmin online

www.jasminredweik.com

www.instagram.com/jasminredweik

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasmin-redweik/

Resources that have helped Jasmin on her journey

https://spirituelle.info/

Jasmin: "I would usually go on the URL field in my browser and type “symptom spirituelle.info” and click enter. This site is in German only."

Louise Hay - Heal your body (Book, English and German)

Lise Bourbeau - Dein Körper sagt: Liebe Dich (Book, German)

Jasmin: "I have these books and regularly look up what my body and its symptoms is trying to tell me."

"What if you just kept going?" That question changed everything for Bas Jongerius.

A decade ago, we worked together at Circle Economy, where Bas welcomed every newcomer with a powerful question: “When did you feel most alive?” But as he threw himself into work, striving to make the world more circular, he realized he was neglecting himself.

One day, exhausted and burned out, he imagined cycling past the office and just continuing east. Eventually, he did. Over the course of 13 months, Bas biked from Amsterdam to Singapore, covering 15,000 kilometers through 24 countries. Along the way, he faced freezing nights in the Kyrgyz mountains, battled relentless headwinds, and discovered a deep connection to nature—and himself.

In this episode, we talk about breaking free from routines, the lessons the elements teach us, and what happens when you have no choice but to keep moving forward. We also dive into his journey with ecstatic dance and tantra, and how he shifted from an individual quest for freedom to deeper connection with others.

Join us for a conversation about adventure, resilience, and the ever-changing winds of life.

About Bas Jongerius

Bas is a gardener and landscaper based in Amsterdam. In 2017, a yearlong journey by bicycle from his hometown in the Netherlands to Singapore shifted his life-focus from career building to self-development. Through meditation, ecstatic dancing and tantric practices Bas now incorporates spirituality in his day to day life. His work as a gardener further deepens his understanding of the relationship between spirituality and nature.

Find Bas online

Website: basjongeri.us

IG: @bcjongerius

Youtube (in Dutch): https://www.youtube.com/@DTOURdiscovery

Resources that Bas mentioned in the episode

Circle Economy: circle-economy.com

Vipassana meditation: dhamma.org

Ecstatic dance in Amsterdam: ecstaticdanceamsterdam.com & odessa.amsterdam

Els van Stein on family dynamics (in Dutch): elsvansteijn.nl & her book in english (elsvansteijn.nl/boeken/the-fountain-find-your-place)

Tantric centre in Amsterdam (in Dutch): centrumvoortantra.nl

At Little Dutch Farm, Kim Taylor helps people slow down and rediscover their connection to nature—not by venturing into the wild, but by paying attention to what’s already around them. In this episode, among other things, we explore the power of awe: those small, magical moments, like watching mist rise over a field or noticing the intricate patterns on a leaf. Research shows that awe isn’t just beautiful; it’s deeply healing.

We also talk about how strengthening our bond with nature makes sustainable choices feel natural rather than difficult. When we truly feel part of the world around us, protecting it becomes second nature.

Join us for this inspiring conversation about mindful presence, the joy of small wonders, and how nature can guide us toward a more connected and sustainable way of living.

About Kim Taylor

With 19 years of experience in sustainability at start-ups and scale-ups, Kim combines her leadership and sustainability expertise with nature coaching and love for farm life (living off the land, cooking & eating seasonal food, community) to create Little Dutch Farm.

At Little Dutch Farm Kim hosts nature-based programs (farm days, retreats, team days and 1:1 coaching) that foster authentic connections and transformative experiences for individuals, groups, leaders and teams. Through garden therapy and nature coaching, Kim is dedicated to helping others rediscover the wisdom of nature, embrace its healing power, and enhance their mental and physical well-being.

Kim’s passion for reconnecting people with nature stems from her own journey. After experiencing burnout, she discovered the profound healing power of nature and the fulfillment that comes from a simpler, more intentional life. She believes that our disconnection from nature not only impacts our mental health but also hinders our collective ability to address climate change.

Find Kim online

https://littledutchfarm.nl/en

https://www.instagram.com/littledutchfarm_kimtaylor/

Some of the books that inspire Kim

Wintering by Katherine May

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

The Well-Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart Smith

In this episode of Living the Unseen, Julia reveals how landscapes, sacred sites, and even everyday natural elements like feathers and flowers connect us to deeper wisdom and ancestral codes.

Julia's journey from corporate life to spiritual guide highlights her belief that the Earth is a living organism offering teachings that guide humanity. Tune in to hear her powerful insights on living in harmony with nature and embracing its transformative energy as a source of connection, inspiration, and purpose.

About Julia

Julia is a code carrier of the Sophia Consciousness, Magdalene Rose Priestess and Steward of Gaia.

It is her mission to support women on the path of fully embodying their multidimensionality as living bridge of the divine and earthly realm.

As a women’s ceremonialist and mentor, she guides women to live in tune with the rhythms of nature, reclaim their sovereign power and reconnect with their soul essence & wisdom.

As Reiki Master Teacher and energy healer she holds and facilitates space for potent transformational processes allowing others to access their innate soul wisdom.

Her true passion lies in being an endless pilgrim, guiding others on sacred sojourns designed to catalyze a profound exploration of self. In the embrace of ancient lands enchanted by magick, Julia facilitates experiences of expansions of consciousness and awakening to one's own purpose in the greater tapestry of the cosmos.

Find Julia online

Website: www.soulwisdom.ch

IG: @soul_wisdom_by_julia

FB: @Soul Wisdom

Podcast: The Sacred Travel Podcast on Youtube, Spotify, Apple

Free Program: 22 Days of Mastering Your Creatrix Powers

Sacred Travel Experiences 2025: https://www.soulwisdom.ch/sacred-travel

In this episode of Living the Unseen, nutritionist Nirvana Abou-Gabal talks about the profound connection between caring for our bodies and the natural world from a Muslim perspective.

Drawing on ancestral traditions, she shares her wisdom on shifting from a mindset of domination to one of stewardship, viewing our bodies and the earth as sacred gifts to nurture.

About Nirvana

Nirvana Abou-Gabal, LDN, CNS, MS is a licensed dietitian nutritionist dedicated to helping women heal their relationship with food and their bodies.

As the founder of Nourished Living and Intuitive Muslimah, she empowers women to break free from restrictive eating and embrace nourishment rooted in balance, joy, and self-compassion.

Through her work, Nirvana combines evidence-based nutrition with cultural and spiritual sensitivity, inspiring clients to nurture their health without restriction, deprivation, or shame.

Resources

www.intuitivemuslimah.com

www.nourishedliving.com

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The Living the Unseen podcast came into existence to explore spirituality from different angles, and learn how others integrate their spiritual practices into their day-to-day lives.

In season 1 of the podcast, my friend Tanja Lau and I explored spirituality in the broadest sense of the word. In season 2, I am zooming in on nature & spirituality.

​ I want to hear stories about the most awe-inspiring moments at sacred sites, and the simplest nature-based rituals one can do at home. I imagine we’ll talk about gardening, forest bathing, hiking, rituals, animal spirit guides, art, mindfulness and herbalism - and I am open to see what else shows up.

In this first episode of the season, I share why I believe now is the time to zoom in on nature.