4. Where the Sheep Sleep (Netherlands) 2025 - Eva van Zeeland - single Dutch mom (3 kids) and conscious 5D dating business founder

Welcome to the Burner Curious Podcast - where first time burners share their background and experience of their first burning man event, whether it was at the Big Burn or a smaller Regional Burn event around the world. TODAY'S GUEST & EPISODE SNEAK PEAK.Eva van Zeeland joins Burner Curious to share her first experience at Where the Sheep Sleep 2025, the Dutch regional Burning Man.A single mom of three from Eindhoven and creator of 5D Dating, Eva is a conscious business leader and keynote speaker on topics ranging from AI to starseeds and human design (she’s a projector learning to manage her energy). With a background in techno festivals, family camping trips, surfing getaways in furnished tents, and a sober 5-day tantra festival (ISTA in Israel), she arrived at her first burn craving me-time and ready to co-create with costumes, wings, and a film contribution for the festival’s movie night.Arriving early and fully prepared, Eva quickly discovered the challenges of non-stop music, tight camping layouts, cold desert-like nights, and a heavy party atmosphere. After a fully sleepless first night, she made the difficult but self-honouring decision to leave after about 24 hours — choosing to protect her health and nervous system rather than force the “full five-day burn.”Eva shares what she still loved about the experience: the radical gifting culture, the creativity of the camps, the oneness and community she saw emerging, and the unique feeling of a no-commerce environment. She also speaks openly about the contrast between Burns and sober, intentional events like ISTA, and offers grounded advice for first-time burners on energy management, flexibility, and staying true to your boundaries over social expectations.👉 Connect with Eva: www.evavanzeeland.com