In this episode Nicoleta is talking about trauma and happiness with Stephen Travers, director of UK & International Havening from Dublin, Ireland.

Join us in our quest to answer some very important questions:

Why aren’t you happy?

Can we be happy all the time?

Should we be pursuing happiness?

Is happiness the goal in life?

What’s the purpose of life and the meaning of this existence?

Why doing what you love and loving what you do is essential for your mental health.

Can we remain open to happiness throughout hardship and stress?

Understanding the neurobiology of trauma. 

When anxiety is caused by past unresolved trauma.

Prepare to change your brain landscape and learn to regulate your internal life from within.

How the psychosensory treatment Havening Technique helps healing trauma. 

For more information about Stephen service and trainings see  https://stravershypnosis.com/

In this episode Nicoleta is talking about gender equalityand happiness with Gill Whitty-Collins, former vice-president at Procter & Gamble and author of "Why Men Win At Work ... and how can we make inequality history".

From a 51% women population to over 90% men leadership.

Why only 7% CEOs and 25% members of governments are women?

When gender equality means 50% representation of women.

How will the world look with a 50% representation of women?

Life as a female senior vice-president in a male dominant culture.

Why men win at work and can we make inequality history?

Is the man a better performer?

How men are losing too from gender inequality.

Mental health of intelligent and capable women not valued and rewarded at work.

What is the future holding for gender equality?

Find more about Gill here www.gillwhittycollins.com.

Order Gill’s book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Why-Men-Win-at-Work/dp/1913025624.
 
 

In this episode Nicoleta talks about business and happiness with Sharon Valenti a British business coach based in Georgia USA. 

From alcoholic parents to distorted beliefs about the self.

Childhood trauma and abusive relationships in adult life.

About “not-enoughness” and the path of self-help and personal development.

Insight into mental programing and the illusion of fear.

The power of awareness and our self-made diminishing life.

Acceptance of self as essential to life success and happiness.

Mindset as the greatest challenge for entrepreneurs and business executives.

Coaching between “your business”, “others’ business” and the “divine business”.

Finding the “why” and the search for meaning and purpose.

The real and false happiness in the business world.

Self-discovery as the vehicle to living a happy life.

Taking the journey beyond material into spiritual satisfaction.

Find more about Sharon here:

https://isittrue.com/

https://www.sharons.club/

In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the trend of personal development bypass, where many of us follow others and search for information in the outside world hoping to grow within.

Find why reading books and acquiring information does not necessary lead to personal development.

And discover what can actually help you grow and develop into the person you really wish to be.

Here's a quick pdf guide to help you in your inner transformation:
https://the7stepsofrealtransformation.nicoletaporojanu.com

 In this episode Nicoleta talks about radical acceptance and happiness with Dr. Farah El Miligui, Counselling psychologist from London.

 From a happy home to curiosity about human condition and a degree in psychology.

Mental health when the brain goes off track.

Insight into humility and the meaning of life.

When happiness requires to be ok with your inner darkness.

The impact of the past and the need for awareness.

About human suffering and some ways of healing.

Self-therapy and the soothing of the inner child.

What is radical acceptance and what are its benefits?

How to find safety in presence.

Connect with Farah here:
https://www.instagram.com/therapywithfarah/

In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the experience of awakening.

Why do we awaken through suffering?

Why can’t we just take a pill and awaken

Or make a spell and awaken straight away?

What protects us from awakening?

Can awakening come free of pain and suffering?

How do you prepare for awakening?

The real magic of wakening.

Read more: https://the3entangledmindsblueprint.nicoletaporojanu.com

In this episode Nicoleta explores happiness in captivity with Clinical and Forensic psychologist Naomi Murphy from Peterborough, England.

Alongside her clinical director role in a residential secure unit, Naomi is a Honorary Professor of Psychology at Nottingham Trent University and the co-host of the Locked Up Living podcast. 

When moving places in childhood leads to seeking stability in adult life. 

Looking for the humanity in people in the criminal justice system.

Happiness equals safety, belonging, passion, excitement and a pinch of “unknown”. 

Stories from working for 17 years in secure prison units.

Eye-opening insights from the captivity behind bars.

The link between transgenerational trauma and criminal offences.

Burried pain of the children trapped inside the adult offenders.

Treating the “untreatable” in residential secure units.

In therapy with inmates convicted of rape and murder.

Fear, hostility and distrust – the experience of prisoners engaged in their self-discovery.

The growth in inmates after 5 years of group therapy.

What is a trauma-informed prison service environment?

Finding the balance between punishment and safety in prison.

Is the restorative justice really working?

The level of happiness behind bars.

How to remain open to happiness whilst in captivity.

When freedom is the choice to take control of your own life.

The joy of hosting the “Locked Up Living” podcast.

Find out more about Naomi here: https://www.octopuspsychology.com/Home/Team.

Link to the “Locked Up Living” podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-locked-up-living-podcast/id1557490144.

In this solo episode Nicoleta explores the relationship between overthinking and happiness.
What is thinking and why do we overthink?
Studies show us that 95% of our thoughts are repetitive anfd 80% are negative.
When does thinking turn into overthinking?
Do you ruminate about the past or worry about the future?
What is the impact of overthinking on our wellbeing?
Can we learn to control our thinking?
What si the solution for overthinking?

Get your free pdf and learn more about the human mind:

https://the3entangledmindsblueprint.nicoletaporojanu.com

In this episode Nicoleta explores dating and happiness with counselling psychologist Dr. Rina Bajaj from London.

From substance misuse, domestic abuse, children and forensic services to dating consultancy.

Insights from the business of love industry.

When 323 million people worldwide are using 1500 dating apps.

Is dating about love or more about loneliness and connection?

Has the corona pandemic changed how we seek a partner?

The most common misconceptions about online dating.

How to set realistic expectations in dating.

Learning to walk the path betweek flexibility and compromise.

The deceit behind the dating apps profiles.

Navigating from the honeymoon phase to the reality.

Are the dating apps safe? 

The crucial importance of personal responsibility when dating online.

Tips to remain physically safe when dating.

How to grow emotional safety in dating.

Why self-discovery helps the dating process.

How to approach relationships from an empowered place.

Specific challenges for millionaires and billionaires in dating.

How societies influence our approach to dating. 

The level of happiness in the dating journey.

3 best tips to have a great dating experience.

Why many people are returning to matchmaking agencies.

Find out more about Rina and connect with Rina here:

https://rinabajaj.com/

In this episodes Nicoleta chats about mortality and happiness with Cassandra Geisel, a Canadian born mental health advocate and death educator living in London.

From studying criminology, religion and spirituality to suicide prevention and training in psychotherapy.

Gaining insight from the research on serial homicide.

When people are treated unequally in life and death.

Learnings from working in a funeral home. 

The link between suicidal ideation, self-harm and addiction and the fear of death.

How to reacquaint ourselves with death and dying.

Can accepting our mortality allow room for happiness?

About death awareness and death inspired meditation. 

And much more...

Find out more about Cassandra here: https://www.lightindeath.com/

Connect with Cassandra here:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandra-geisel-226115a9/?originalSubdomain=ca