In this deeply personal episode, Maike Gabriela takes listeners on a journey through her complex relationship with her body, diet, and self-perception. This episode is for anyone struggling to accept and feel safe in their body.Maike shares:Her early struggles with dieting, eating disorders, and self-harm, painting a vivid picture of the societal pressures and personal struggles that shaped her relationship with her body.Her time in the fashion and modeling industry and its impact on her body...

Maike Gabriela is back with a solo episode to discuss the concept of the personality energy center in Human Design!Have you felt lost and found trouble connecting to a sense of direction? If so, this episode is for you.You’ll learn:the personality center in Human Design, and where it can be found on the body graphHow to reframe perspectivesThe effects of an open personality center, and offers advice on navigating life with an open personality centerThe defined energy center, what it looks and...

In this episode, Lisa O'Connor, an expert in natural skincare and botanicals, joins host Maike Gabriela, to discuss holistic beauty and aging. They delve into the importance of connecting with nature and its fundamental role in our well-being and perception of beauty.Lisa shares her belief in the power of a regulated nervous system in maintaining youthfulness and vitality. The pair also discuss the profound impact of one's mindset and belief system on their overall health and appearance.Maike...

In this episode, host Maike Gabriela continues to bring along her journey of personal transformation and self-commitment, and how you can commit to yourself, despite your past. Catch Part 1 HERE.She shares her experiences with overcoming resistance and rewriting her limiting beliefs.Key Topics DiscussedThe importance of trusting our internal guide and aligning with our soul's purpose.How conditioning and deconditioning play a role in our lives.The challenges of authenticity and the human cond...

In this episode of Soft Power Podcast with Maike Gabriela, we dive deep into a journey of personal transformation and commitment to oneself.After making “hating the gym” a part of her personality, Maike overcame this limiting belief and is now all in with her exercise commitment - the gym is her sanctuary.Here’s what to expect in today’s episode!Overcoming Resistance: Maike shares her journey from hating exercise to now making it a crucial part of her daily routine.Commitment to Self: She dis...

In this episode, Maike Gabriela has a powerful conversation with MJ Renshaw, a passionate advocate for breathwork, healing, and transformation. From a bartender to a mother and a successful entrepreneur, MJ shares her journey and the small decisions and consistent habits that brought about significant change in her life.One of the significant themes of this conversation is breathwork. MJ explains this practice, emphasizing the conscious awareness of one's breathing, which can trigger differen...

In this episode, Maike Gabriela chats with Amanda Norgaard, a multi-talented Manifesting Generator who shares her journey from a childhood filled with creativity and storytelling to becoming a successful online business owner, poet, and teacher.Amanda and Maike discuss:Amanda’s early years growing up in Copenhagen, Denmark, and her move to New York at 17 to pursue modeling, which was also her escape to explore a broader horizon.Her experiences growing up with a bipolar father and how trauma a...

Welcome to another transformative episode of the Soft Power Podcast with your host, Maike Gabriela. In this episode, Maike shares her six steps to the no BS approach to becoming the version of yourself that you want to become.Figure out who you want to be: Visualize the person you aspire to become, considering details such as how they dress, move, deal with fear, and face obstacles.Commit to the present moment and let go of the goal: Maike shares her personal journey of how focusing on the pr...

In this podcast episode, Maike sits down with Chrissy Rutherford, Generator, and former Fashion Editor for Harper's Bazaar with over 15 years experience in the industry. She now works as a content creator, writer and founder of FWD JOY newsletter, Host of Maybelline's podcast I'm Fine, You? and co-founder of 2BG Consulting that focuses on diversity & inclusion for fashion and beauty brands.In this episode, Maike and Chrissy discuss:Chrissy’s experience working at Harper's Bazaar and...

In this episode, Maike dives deep into the world of energy alignment with Reflector Atarah Valentine. An accomplished musician, painter, hypnosis practitioner, and manifestation coach, Atarah shares his journey to becoming fulfilled through his purpose and sharing what he knows best: his no BS vision.This episode covers:Atarah's background and his journey to discover his energetic type and what it meant to himAtarah's experiences with the Human Design system and his initial reactions to disco...