In this episode of Vera Illuminates, I explore a question that has been occupying my mind: What is consciousness? What is God? And what happens when we stop assuming that the two are the same?

We move from the experience of being a separate self, to connection, collective consciousness, and finally the realization of one consciousness.

But then another question appears.

If even one consciousness can be experienced and identified with — is it still part of manifestation?

And if God is not consciousness itself, but the unmanifested source from which consciousness arises, some of our deepest assumptions about God begin to shift.

Perhaps God does not think.
Perhaps God does not choose.
Perhaps God does not judge.
Perhaps God has no plan.

And if that is true, an even more confronting possibility emerges:

Creation may be much more in our hands than we think.

And that is exactly where the Emotion Codex begins.

Because if we participate in creation, the question becomes: through which forces do we create?

In Inside the Codex, I will take you deeper into this perspective and introduce the eight fundamental emotional forces through which we perceive, move, relate to and participate in life.

It is a free online gathering for anyone who feels curious about the Emotion Codex, the Emotion Mastery Program, and the Fellowship that is growing around this work.

→ Join the next Inside the Codex meeting here:
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Come as you are. Bring your questions.

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For the past two and a half years, I remained mostly silent.

I was receiving visions that completely changed the direction of my life. They became the foundation of the Emotion Codex—a symbolic language describing the forces of creation and the role our emotions play within it.

This morning, another vision arrived.

Unlike the previous ones, it didn't reveal something new.
It completed the story.

It carried one simple message:

From suffering to celebration.

In this video I share:

• why the Emotion Codex was never meant to be just another personal development program
• why I believe humanity is entering a period of profound transition
• why emotions may be the missing bridge between ourselves, each other and the Creator
• why true community begins with inner harmony—not external rules.

Whether you see this as philosophy, spirituality, psychology or simply an invitation to reflect, I hope this conversation inspires you to look within before trying to change the world around you.

Discover more

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Curious to experience the Emotion Codex for yourself?

Every month I host a free live online gathering where I introduce the philosophy behind the Emotion Codex, answer questions, share new insights and tell you more about the Fellowship and our vision for a new way of living together.

Everyone is welcome.

Reserve your free spot through the website:
https://emotioncodex.com

I'd love to meet you there.

With love,

Vera

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What happens when your entire future disappears overnight?

In this deeply personal conversation, we speak with a woman who lost everything after being scammed. She sold her home, invested her savings into what she believed was a life-changing opportunity, and watched it all disappear.

Surprisingly, she says she is okay.

But is that the whole story?

Together, we explore the emotional landscape beneath the surface—not to relive the trauma, but to discover what each emotion is trying to communicate. Because our emotions don't just reflect what happened. They guide us through what needs to happen next.

This conversation is not about financial advice or legal solutions. It is about understanding how betrayal, loss, trust, hope, grief, fear, and ultimately love can become guides instead of enemies.

Whether you've experienced financial loss, betrayal, or any life event that turned your world upside down, this conversation offers a different perspective:

Your emotions may know the way forward before your mind does.

If this conversation resonates with you, subscribe for more interviews exploring the hidden intelligence of our emotions through the lens of the Emotion Codex.

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Why do people leave religion for spirituality? And why do others leave spirituality to follow Jesus?

In this podcast, we explore one of the most fascinating spiritual journeys of our time: the movement between religion, spirituality, and faith in Jesus.

Why do some people walk away from churches and religious traditions, only to discover freedom and meaning in spirituality? What are they searching for that they couldn't find before?

At the same time, why are many people from New Age and spiritual communities turning to Jesus and embracing Christianity? What experiences, questions, or encounters inspire such a profound change?

This is not a debate about who is right or wrong. It is an open, honest conversation about belief, identity, personal transformation, and the universal search for truth, love, and the Divine.

Whether you identify as religious, spiritual, both, or neither, this conversation invites you to reflect on your own journey with curiosity and compassion.


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💬 We'd love to hear your story in the comments:

* Have you moved from religion to spirituality?
* From spirituality to Christianity?
* Or are you still exploring?

Please like, subscribe, and share this episode if it resonates with you.

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What happens when your inner world feels like complete chaos?

In this episode of Vera Illuminates, I speak with a woman who feels overwhelmed by the constant noise in her mind. She doesn't know where to begin, how to create structure, or how to find peace within herself.

Together, we explore what is really happening beneath the chaos. As the conversation unfolds, clarity begins to emerge, and what once felt overwhelming transforms into a deep sense of inner peace.

If you've ever felt lost, scattered, or emotionally overwhelmed, this conversation may offer a new perspective on what your feelings are trying to show you.

💬 Would you like to bring your own question into Vera Illuminates?
Every Thursday, I go live and work with one participant on a personal question, allowing everyone watching to learn from the process.

👉 Join us live every Thursday:
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I look forward to seeing you there.

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In this enlightening episode of Vera Illuminates, Vera discusses with a 46-year-old dealing with complex emotional boundaries set by her parents. Her guest opens up about the guilt and shame she feels due to her strained relationship with her parents and the impact on her own self-worth and emotional well-being. They explore deep-seated childhood patterns, the quest for self-love, and how to set and uphold personal boundaries energetically. This heartfelt conversation provides valuable insights for anyone struggling with family dynamics and personal growth.

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In this Vera Illuminates episode, I talk with a highly sensitive man who struggles with an aggressive neighbour.

He wants to stay open and compassionate, yet his body tightens every time the neighbour starts drinking or shouting. Together, we explore what happens inside him — the energetic impact, the contraction, and how to find inner stability without closing the heart.

You’ll witness how sensitivity, awareness and grounded presence can transform even intense encounters.

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Menopause is more than a physical transition, it’s a sacred passage.
In this episode, Vera Helleman shares how she turned her own experience of hot flashes into a path of emotional insight and mastery.

✨ You’ll discover:
What emotions have to do with menopause symptoms
How hot flashes mirror suppressed emotional energy
The deeper meaning of releasing fertility and awakening creative power
How menopause can open the doorway to true emotional mastery

Download the free eBook “Menopause as a Sacred Passage to Emotional Mastery” here → https://emotioncodex.com/request-ebook-menopause/

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💬 Let us know in the comments:
How did you handle you hot flashes?

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Sometimes, life confronts us with something so intense that it pulls us right into trauma, fear takes over, emotions overwhelm, and we lose our sense of presence.

In this teaching, I share a deeply personal moment from my father’s sickbed, when I was asked to do the unthinkable… and what helped me stay conscious instead of collapsing into trauma.

This video isn’t about avoiding pain — it’s about staying conscious enough to keep pain from becoming trauma. It’s about remembering yourself inside intensity, staying soft, open, and connected no matter what arises.

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In this Vera Illuminates conversation, I meet a woman with strong leadership and management qualities who keeps facing rejection in her job search. How is it possible that someone with so much potential is turned away again and again?

Together, we explore whether rejection might not only be a ‘no,’ but also an invitation, an opening to discover where your true path lies and what your inner system is trying to tell you.

✨ In this conversation:
- How to deal with repeated rejection
- What it may reveal about your direction and purpose
- How to embody leadership in a new, authentic way

Vera Illuminates shows that behind every obstacle lies a deeper message guiding you closer to your true self.

 Learn more at www.emotioncodex.com