132: Journey Of Growth (Marta Jalkiewicz)

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when you leave behind a life you've spent more than 20 years building—not because you have to, but because something deep inside tells you it's time?In this episode, I sit down with coach, yoga teacher, and retreat facilitator Marta Jalkiewicz. Born and raised in Poland, Marta spent more than two decades living in Germany before making one of the biggest decisions of her life: moving to Portugal to start a completely new chapter.Together, we explore identity, courage, and the transformations that come with major life transitions. We talk about what it means to leave behind old versions of yourself, why grieving parts of your identity is an essential part of growth, and how to distinguish your authentic self from the protective patterns you've developed to stay safe.In this conversation, we discuss:Marta's journey from Poland to Germany and eventually PortugalThe identity shifts that come with major life changesHyper-independence as a survival strategyThe transition from the corporate world into coaching and yogaWhy awareness alone isn't enough—and what it takes to take actionThe difference between authenticity and conditioned patternsMeditation, mindfulness, and learning to simply beHow nature, spaciousness, and the ocean can reconnect us with ourselvesThe courage required to become who you're meant to beOne of the most powerful themes of our conversation is the idea that personal growth often requires letting parts of ourselves die so that something new can emerge. Authenticity isn't about becoming someone else—it's about peeling away the layers of who you're not.At the end of the episode, Marta shares her current definition of success and answers the signature question:What do you find beneath the noise?Her answer is beautifully simple:"Peace, softness, and love."------------Connect with Marta:Website: www.martajalkiewicz.comInstagram: @martajalkiewiczLinkedIn: Marta Jalkiewicz------------Connect with Matej:matejvozel.comInstagram - MatejSubstack - Beneath The NoiseInstagram - Teorija UspehaLinkedInApplications are now open for the Lead Yourself "waiting list".Lead Yourself is a 12-week online program for individuals who want to get off autopilot, reconnect with themselves, and start living more in harmony with who they truly are.On the waiting list, you will be among the first to receive all information about the program, early access, and founding round offers.✨Learn more & join the waitlist: 👉  https://www.matejvozel.com/lead-yourself------------If this conversation resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who might need a reminder that it's never too late to create a life that feels more like your own.