LIVING WITHOUT FEAR

In this deeply personal episode, I invite you to join me on a profound journey of self-discovery, where I reflect on the struggles of my younger self—the one who often felt unseen and misunderstood. We'll explore the transformative power of various sources, from philosophy to self-help books, as I sought to understand and accept myself.

Early on, influential works like Martin Buber's "I and Thou" and Thomas Anthony Harris's "I’m OK – You’re OK" played a crucial role in shaping my perspective. However, it was therapy that truly became a lifeline, helping me navigate the challenges of negative self-talk and providing a foundation for my personal growth.

One pivotal Monday evening, during an orchestra rehearsal, marked a turning point. This moment, where I shifted from self-blame to celebrating my own amazingness, became a catalyst for change.

In this episode, we'll delve into the destructive nature of constant negative self-talk and explore practical strategies for breaking free from this harmful cycle. 

Remember that the journey to self-love is ongoing. Together, let's stop the negative voices and empower ourselves to embrace the beautiful, magnificent souls we are meant to be.

Join me on this transformative journey, and let's discover the path to self-love together. Tune in to this episode, and let the healing begin.

BOOKS:

📕  Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📕  Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS

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Esther Buerki SWISS MADE STORY Im Stumpen 7 8409 Winterthur Switzerland

A few years ago, Martina Maya underwent a life-changing experience. The consequences of her emotionally avoidant mother and a toxic marriage led to many years of suffering and confusion. Through hypnotherapy, she has gained a profound understanding of the importance of healing her deep pain. In the process, she discovered immense motivation to guide people through their healing journeys. That’s why she decided to become a certified Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist. Martina is deeply passionate to initiate positive changes and helping her clients in recognizing their hidden capabilities and unique knowledge through the power of hypnosis.

https://hypnobond.com/

BOOKS:

📕  Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📕  Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS

Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3gg1reG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?

✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Find free resources and online programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Esther Buerki SWISS MADE STORY Im Stumpen 7 8409 Winterthur Switzerland

In this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I share my own journey of healing and transformation in the complex realm of parent-child relationships. We delve into the raw emotions, from teenage resentment to the path of forgiveness and love.

I open up about my experiences with parents who struggled to provide the support and understanding I craved as a young person. Discover how I transitioned from a place of feeling unloved and unappreciated to finding deep compassion and connection with my mom and dad.

Through my story, you'll learn two vital steps that have been instrumental in my healing process:

1. Cultivating Compassion: Discover the power of extending compassion to your younger self, the child who endured the challenges of your family dynamic. By nurturing and acknowledging this inner child, you can start healing deep-seated wounds.

2. Understanding Your Parents' Story: Explore the impact of your parents' own upbringing and life experiences on their behaviors. By understanding their history, you can find forgiveness and empathy for the struggles they faced.

Join me on this journey of reconciliation and transformation as we learn to love and appreciate imperfect parents and, in the process, heal our own hearts. Tune in to this episode and be inspired to embark on your own path of healing and love in your parent-child relationships. Together, we can find peace and understanding.

BOOKS:

📕  Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📕  Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS

Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3gg1reG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?

✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Find free resources and online programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Esther Buerki SWISS MADE STORY Im Stumpen 7 8409 Winterthur Switzerland

Dianne Goodrick is an English and German Language Specialist, originally from New Zealand living in Switzerland, who is on a mission to  share mindful communication techniques that promote well-being and healthy relationships. She believes that by practicing mindfulness, we can cultivate a deeper sense of awareness, compassion, and connection in our lives. She invites women and men on this journey towards greater mindfulness and well-being through authentic communication.

http://articulateit.ch

BOOKS:

📕  Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📕  Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS

Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3gg1reG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?

✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Find free resources and online programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Esther Buerki SWISS MADE STORY Im Stumpen 7 8409 Winterthur Switzerland

Isa Dor is a remarkable abstract artist whose work transcends boundaries and resonates deeply with the human spirit. Isa's ethereal art has graced exhibitions in Belgium, France, and earned her recognition, including the second prize at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival 2023. Her vivid colors and dreamy landscapes transport you to a world of wonder and imagination.

But Isa's art goes beyond the canvas; it's a reflection of her journey—a journey of resilience, renewal, and honesty. She candidly shared her battles with PTSD, postnatal depression, and burnout, and how these challenges fueled her creativity. Her mixed media works tell stories of strength and hope, reminding us all that art can be a powerful medium for healing.

Listening to Isa Dor's story was a profound experience for me. It's a testament to the human spirit's ability to triumph over adversity, to find beauty in the midst of darkness, and to inspire others with authenticity and raw emotion.

Isa's guiding mantra, "Be Bold and Shine," is a message we can all embrace. It's a call to step out of our comfort zones, to embrace our true selves, and to shine brightly in our own unique ways. It's a message that resonates with me personally and aligns perfectly with our podcast's mission—to touch people's hearts with messages that are as honest and real as possible.

I invite you to tune in to this episode and immerse yourself in Isa Dor's world of resilience and inspiration. Let her story remind you that no matter what challenges you face, there is always a path to renewal, and your inner light can shine brilliantly.

https://isador.be/en/

BOOKS:

📕  Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📕  Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS

Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3gg1reG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?

✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Find free resources and online programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esther_buerki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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✍️ Get in touch with Esther through e-mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Esther Buerki SWISS MADE STORY Im Stumpen 7 8409 Winterthur Switzerland

In this episode, I dive deep into my third attempt at securing a writer's contribution, and the result was the same - rejection. But instead of letting it crush me, I chose to see it as an opportunity for growth. I realized that self-worth isn't defined by external validation, and it's a message I want to share with all of you.

Here's a sneak peek of what you'll discover in this episode:

- How to transform disappointment into creative freedom.

- The power of positive self-talk and self-compassion.

- Embracing authenticity and finding fulfillment in your creative journey.

- Insights into my personal experiences with self-doubt and healing.

I believe that there's immense value in sharing our vulnerabilities, and through this episode, I hope to inspire you to be kinder to yourself and embrace your worthiness.

Remember, it's okay to have moments of self-doubt. I've been there too, and I share practical strategies for coping with these feelings and nurturing your self-esteem.

Let's embark on this journey together, as we explore the power of authenticity, self-worth, and creativity. Your feedback and support mean the world to me, and I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this episode.

BOOKS:

📕  Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

📕  Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS

Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3gg1reG⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?

✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Find free resources and online programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esther_buerki⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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✍️ Get in touch with Esther through e-mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Esther Buerki SWISS MADE STORY Im Stumpen 7 8409 Winterthur Switzerland

Born in Romania, Mariana Stangl has traveled and lived in several countries, including Italy, the UK, and now Switzerland, for over ten years. Since she was a young woman, she has always felt an inner calling to become a teacher. Life, however, took its course, and she tried on different hats, but she never truly found her place in any job. Her passion for teaching never diminished. In her late 30s, after experiencing an awakening process, she felt reconnected to her calling and became a Life Coach. Her mission is to bring awareness and healing to the world and help as many people as possible to reconnect with their inner power, follow their dreams, and become unstoppable.

In this podcast, Mariana authentically and vulnerably shares her journey, including a significant moment from her past when, at the age of 18, she found herself in Italy alongside her father. They spent their first night outdoors on a veranda because they couldn't afford a room or an apartment. Later in Switzerland, she found herself trapped in a deeply abusive relationship, enduring both physical and mental abuse. At one critical juncture, her then-husband strangled her, putting her life in grave danger. Thankfully, she managed to escape the apartment, sought refuge with her neighbors, who promptly contacted the police, ensuring her safety.

https://www.facebook.com/mariana.stangl

BOOKS:

📕  Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch⁠⁠⁠⁠

📕  Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS

Are you in Switzerland or Germany? Use this direct link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://amzn.to/3gg1reG⁠⁠⁠⁠

DO YOU WANT TO START WRITING YOUR BOOK?

✍️ Take the free 5-Day Writing Challenge: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com/writing-challenge⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Find free resources and online programs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.estherbuerki.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/esther.buerki1⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Follow Esther on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/esther_buerki⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Join Esther on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/estherbuerki⁠⁠⁠⁠

✍️ Get in touch with Esther through e-mail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Esther Buerki SWISS MADE STORY Im Stumpen 7 8409 Winterthur Switzerland

I want to share something deeply personal with you. It's about worries, something that has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

In this podcast episode I delve into my own experiences and struggles with worry. I come from a family that has always been prone to worrying, and I've noticed that this trait continues to persist even as my parents have grown older. Sometimes, I catch myself succumbing to worries about the future, especially when it concerns my sons and their paths ahead.

If you're like me, you might have expected that practices like meditation, journaling, and mindfulness would banish worries from your life entirely. But I've learned that life isn't just about eliminating negativity; it's about how we cope with these challenging emotions. Both positive and negative aspects coexist in our lives, like light and darkness or feminine and masculine energies.

The good news is that we can change how we deal with these emotions. When worries creep in, I've discovered a powerful way to shift my mindset. I'd like to share this technique with you in the episode. It's about living in the present moment and focusing on what we can change right now to bring joy, love, and peace into our lives.

One of my personal strategies is to move my body and immerse myself in podcasts that speak about mindset, growth, and awareness. It's incredible how the words of inspirational voices can shift my perspective and help me forget my worries.

In the past, I used to blame myself for needing therapy and antidepressants to manage my emotional state. I felt ashamed that I still worried at times. But today, I understand that it's okay not to be perfect. I'm proud of how I can change my state of mind in mere seconds or minutes, and I want you to know that you can do it too.

Remember, changing your thoughts can change your life, and it doesn't require monumental shifts. Even the smallest changes can lead to profound transformation. In the episode, I share how I've decided to start running again, taking care of my body and my health.

In this episode, I share a deeply personal and inspiring story with you: coaching my son to exam success.

Picture this: My 17-year-old son was faced with a daunting challenge - a final oral exam in a foreign language, and the clock was ticking with just one week to go. To make matters even more challenging, he hadn't even started reading the two required books. This was a real test of his abilities, and I knew him well enough to understand that he was a slow reader who had never been an avid bookworm.

This episode takes you on a journey of determination, transformation, and the incredible power of parenting. It's a story about how my support and guidance not only helped my son conquer the exam but also find the confidence to be authentic in every conversation.

As you listen, you'll discover:

✨ The profound impact of coaching and encouragement in preparing for life's toughest challenges.

✨ Strategies to conquer last-minute exam anxiety and perform at your best.

✨ The art of nurturing resilience and fostering growth in teenagers.

✨ The significance of authenticity in communication and self-belief.

I invite you to join me in this heartwarming and insightful episode, filled with valuable life lessons that extend far beyond the world of exams. Whether you're a parent, a student, or simply someone on a journey of self-discovery and growth, I believe you'll find inspiration and wisdom in this story

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