Investigative Selfism
Latest Episodes
Caring For Yourself Is A Big Deal - And You Did It!
I'm finishing the third season of Investigative Selfism and will be taking a short break until September. But I can't leave without saying something! I wanted to say a big THANK YOU for being curious, caring for yourselves, and taking the time to
Are You Empowering Your Friends?
You can never know how powerful a word of appreciation and encouragement can be.So why whyyyy would you hold back? Especially when you mean it. Choose to be that caring and encouraging friend. That's it! That's the gist of my quick episode. Choose
Are You Missing One Essential Thing in Your Empowerment Journey?
I can't say my third season is on the topic of empowerment if I don't address one major part of it: our physical health. Why? Because no matter how important it is to manage your thoughts (and I talk about ALL THE TIME), you simply can't intel
How Are You Framing Your Challenges?
I start with a ridiculous story from my weekend of a kayaking experience that didn't go exactly as planned. But what my episode is on are six learnings/reminders that I've extracted from it and want to share with you. Why? Because how we FRAME ou
How Can You Deal with The Need to Form A Certain Image on Social Media?
I must admit that it's been difficult for me to find healthier ways to navigate social media.Interestingly, it's not so much about consumption but my own desire to appear a certain way --- does that resonate with you? If it does, and if you've
Why Should We "Do The Work"?
If someone asked you why you should invest in yourself, what would you say? Why do the work of personal development, healing, empowerment, or however we choose to call it? I have a pretty damn complete answer to that question. I mean, it makes sense, sinc
How Is Your Judging Mind Doing?
I come from a very judgemental background: lots of passive aggressiveness, patronising comments, and body-shaming -- just to name a few cultural tendencies. So I myself had a choice: either normalise and practice it or consciously reject it. And oh my t
Are You Owning Your Life Story?
Can we truly grow if we're rejecting certain parts of ourselves, denying certain experiences, or holding onto shame? Unfortunately, that's not what different disciplines say. So if we want to talk about empowerment- which has been the topic of my
What Is Empowerment to You?
When do you feel strong? When do you feel most like yourself? When does your life "make sense" to you? When do you feel proud of who - and how - you are?I'd say, these are excellent questions to ask if we want to lead lives of authenticity a
What Does Courage Look Like for You?
Have you ever reflected on what courage means to you? I'd say, to lead a life that's authentically ours, sometimes (always?:) we need to engage in active reflection - and take conscious action - towards the kind of person we want to be. But let me explai