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Dr. Bruce Lipton is back on Bridging for a second conversation.   For decades, Bruce has been one of the leading voices in the fields of epigenetics, consciousness, and human potential. Through books such as The Biology of Belief, The Honeymoon Effect, and his newest book Beyond Darwin: How Epigenetics, Quantum Science, and Cooperation Shape Humanity's Future, he has inspired millions of people to rethink what it means to be human.   But this conversation is about more than science. It's about the future of humanity. What if cooperation is more powerful than competition? What if the chaos we see in the world today is not a sign that humanity is falling apart, but a sign that something new is trying to emerge? And what if each of us plays a much bigger role in that future than we realize?   In this conversation, Bruce shares the ideas behind his newest book Beyond Darwin and explores how epigenetics, consciousness, the subconscious mind, self-love, parenting, and cooperation may shape the next chapter of human evolution.   We talk about why so many people struggle to create lasting change, what role the subconscious mind plays in our lives, how children are programmed in their early years, and why Bruce believes humanity has every reason to be hopeful.   If you've ever wondered whether humanity is moving in the wrong direction, this conversation may give you a completely different perspective.   In this episode, you will learn about: • Why Bruce believes cooperation is more fundamental than competition • How epigenetics changed our understanding of human potential • The role of the subconscious mind in personal transformation • Why knowing is not the same as changing • What conscious evolution really means • Why humanity's current challenges may be part of a larger transformation • What parents should understand about the first seven years of a child's life • Why self-love and self-trust matter more than we think • How one individual can influence the future of humanity • What gives Bruce genuine hope for humanity's future   👤 Guest: Dr. Bruce Lipton ✧ Website: https://www.brucelipton.com/ ✧ New Book — Beyond Darwin: https://www.brucelipton.com/beyond-darwin/ ✧ Events & Workshops: https://www.brucelipton.com/events/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ For 1:1 coaching, corporate trainings, speaking engagements, or collaborations: [email protected] ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BRAND NEW SERIES WITH LINDSAY HURST. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ A small personal update from Özlem   Alongside the podcast, I'm now offering corporate trainings for organizations and 1:1 coaching for individuals.   If you're a leader or business owner looking to support your team through workshops on leadership, communication, self-awareness, and personal transformation, I'd love to hear from you.   Or, if you're looking for personal 1:1 coaching to create meaningful change in your own life, feel free to reach out.   Simply send an email to [email protected] and tell me a little about yourself, your company, or what you're looking for. ----------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's episode is inspired by one of your questions:   How Do I Stay Hopeful When Change Is Slow?   Transformation doesn't always happen as quickly as we'd like. Sometimes life brings illness, setbacks, or unexpected challenges, and it's easy to wonder whether we'll ever get back to where we once were.   In this episode, Lindsay Hurst explores how to stay hopeful when progress feels slow, what she's witnessed in people who eventually break through, and why trust can become one of the most important parts of the journey.   👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Share your thoughts, reflections, or questions in the comments below. We read every comment, and your input may inspire a future episode in this series.   In this episode, you'll learn about: • How to recognize the signs of real transformation • Why inner change often comes before external results • What people often mistake for progress • Why feeling stuck doesn't always mean you've stopped growing • One simple way to notice your own progress   👤 Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions workshops: https://neurochangesolutions.com/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BRAND NEW SERIES WITH LINDSAY HURST. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ A small personal update from Özlem   Alongside the podcast, I'm now offering corporate trainings for organizations and 1:1 coaching for individuals.   If you're a leader or business owner looking to support your team through workshops on leadership, communication, self-awareness, and personal transformation, I'd love to hear from you.   Or, if you're looking for personal 1:1 coaching to create meaningful change in your own life, feel free to reach out.   Simply send an email to [email protected] and tell me a little about yourself, your company, or what you're looking for. ----------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's episode is inspired by one of your questions:   Why Are the Dr Joe Dispenza Retreats So Powerful?   Many people describe retreats and workshops as life-changing experiences. But what is it about these environments that makes transformation feel more accessible? And why do so many people experience breakthroughs while they're there?   In this episode, Lindsay Hurst explores the power of immersive environments, the role of community, and how we can bring that same energy and intention into our everyday lives.   👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Share your thoughts, reflections, or questions in the comments below. We read every comment, and your input may inspire a future episode in this series.   In this episode, you'll learn about: • How to recognize the signs of real transformation • Why inner change often comes before external results • What people often mistake for progress • Why feeling stuck doesn't always mean you've stopped growing • One simple way to notice your own progress   👤 Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions workshops: https://neurochangesolutions.com/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BRAND NEW SERIES WITH LINDSAY HURST. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ A small personal update from Özlem   Alongside the podcast, I'm now offering corporate trainings for organizations and 1:1 coaching for individuals.   If you're a leader or business owner looking to support your team through workshops on leadership, communication, self-awareness, and personal transformation, I'd love to hear from you.   Or, if you're looking for personal 1:1 coaching to create meaningful change in your own life, feel free to reach out.   Simply send an email to [email protected] and tell me a little about yourself, your company, or what you're looking for. ----------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's episode is inspired by one of your questions:   What's the Difference Between Knowing and Becoming?   Many of us love learning. We read books, listen to podcasts, and collect insights that inspire us. But at what point does understanding something intellectually become a way of living?   In this episode, Lindsay Hurst explores the difference between knowing and becoming, why some people stay in learning mode for years, and what it truly means to embody the work.   👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Share your thoughts, reflections, or questions in the comments below. We read every comment, and your input may inspire a future episode in this series.   In this episode, you'll learn about: • How to recognize the signs of real transformation • Why inner change often comes before external results • What people often mistake for progress • Why feeling stuck doesn't always mean you've stopped growing • One simple way to notice your own progress   👤 Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions workshops: https://neurochangesolutions.com/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BRAND NEW SERIES WITH LINDSAY HURST. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ A small personal update from Özlem   Alongside the podcast, I'm now offering corporate trainings for organizations and 1:1 coaching for individuals.   If you're a leader or business owner looking to support your team through workshops on leadership, communication, self-awareness, and personal transformation, I'd love to hear from you.   Or, if you're looking for personal 1:1 coaching to create meaningful change in your own life, feel free to reach out.   Simply send an email to [email protected] and tell me a little about yourself, your company, or what you're looking for. ----------------------------------------------------------------------   Why Do I Keep Learning the Same Things?   Have you ever listened to the same teaching, read the same book, or watched the same course... only to discover something completely new?   Why do certain insights only seem to land when we're truly ready for them?   In this episode, Lindsay Hurst explores why transformation happens in layers, how we change over time, and why familiar teachings can reveal new meaning at different stages of our journey.   👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Share your thoughts, reflections, or questions in the comments below. We read every comment, and your input may inspire a future episode in this series.   In this episode, you'll learn about: • How to recognize the signs of real transformation • Why inner change often comes before external results • What people often mistake for progress • Why feeling stuck doesn't always mean you've stopped growing • One simple way to notice your own progress   👤 Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions workshops: https://neurochangesolutions.com/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BRAND NEW SERIES WITH LINDSAY HURST.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   ✨ A small personal update from Özlem   Alongside the podcast, I'm now offering corporate trainings for organizations and 1:1 coaching for individuals.   If you're a leader or business owner looking to support your team through workshops on leadership, communication, self-awareness, and personal transformation, I'd love to hear from you.   Or, if you're looking for personal 1:1 coaching to create meaningful change in your own life, I'd love to support you.   Simply send an email to [email protected] and tell me a little about yourself, your company, or what you're looking for.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's episode is inspired by one of your questions:   Can I Lose My Progress?   Many people wonder what happens when they stop practicing. If you've ever felt like you've slipped back into old habits or found yourself returning to familiar emotional patterns, you're not alone.   In this episode, Lindsay Hurst explores whether we can really lose our progress, what stays with us even during difficult periods, and why setbacks are often part of the transformation process rather than the end of it.   👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Share your thoughts, reflections, or questions in the comments below. We read every comment, and your input may inspire a future episode in this series.   In this episode, you'll learn about: • Why some intentions take longer to unfold than others • What people often misunderstand about timing • How to stay inspired while you're waiting • Whether frustration can slow the process • How to know when to keep going and when to let go   👤 Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions workshops: https://neurochangesolutions.com/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BRAND NEW SERIES WITH LINDSAY HURST.   --------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ A small personal update from Özlem   Alongside the podcast, I'm now offering corporate trainings for organizations and 1:1 coaching for individuals.   If you're a leader or business owner looking to support your team through workshops on leadership, communication, self-awareness, and personal transformation, I'd love to hear from you.   Or, if you're looking for personal 1:1 coaching to create meaningful change in your own life, I'd love to support you.   Simply send an email to [[email protected]] and tell me a little about yourself, your company, or what you're looking for. ---------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's episode is inspired by one of your questions:   Why Hasn't This One Thing Happened Yet?   Have you ever looked back and realized that many of your dreams have come true... except for one?   Why do some intentions seem to unfold while others take much longer than we expected?   In this episode, Lindsay Hurst explores timing, trust, and the emotional patterns that often emerge while we're waiting. Together, we discuss how to stay inspired, how frustration can influence the process, and how to continue moving forward even when life doesn't unfold according to our timeline.   👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Share your thoughts, reflections, or questions in the comments below. We read every comment, and your input may inspire a future episode in this series.   In this episode, you'll learn about: • Why some intentions take longer to unfold than others • What people often misunderstand about timing • How to stay inspired while you're waiting • Whether frustration can slow the process • How to know when to keep going and when to let go   👤 Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions workshops: https://neurochangesolutions.com/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

WE ARE CONTINUING OUR BRAND NEW SERIES WITH LINDSAY HURST. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ A small personal update from Özlem   Alongside the podcast, I'm now offering corporate trainings for organizations and 1:1 coaching for individuals.   If you're a leader or business owner looking to support your team through workshops on leadership, communication, self-awareness, and personal transformation, I'd love to hear from you.   Or, if you're looking for personal 1:1 coaching to create meaningful change in your own life, feel free to reach out.   Simply send an email to [email protected] and tell me a little about yourself, your company, or what you're looking for. ----------------------------------------------------------------------   Today's episode is inspired by one of your questions:   How Do I Know I'm Actually Changing?   Many of us are committed to doing the inner work, yet still find ourselves wondering:   Am I really changing?   In this episode, Lindsay Hurst explores the subtle signs of transformation, why real change often begins long before we see results in our external world, and how to recognize the growth that's already taking place within you.   👇 JOIN THE CONVERSATION   Share your thoughts, reflections, or questions in the comments below. We read every comment, and your input may inspire a future episode in this series.   In this episode, you'll learn about: • How to recognize the signs of real transformation • Why inner change often comes before external results • What people often mistake for progress • Why feeling stuck doesn't always mean you've stopped growing • One simple way to notice your own progress   👤 Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions workshops: https://neurochangesolutions.com/   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who may need it.

This summer, Lindsay Hurst returns to Bridging for the beginning of a brand new series on transformation.   After our first conversation together, many people reached out with questions about change, personal growth and why transformation can sometimes feel so difficult even when we genuinely want it.   In this first episode, we explore one of the most important questions people ask:   Why do some people truly change while others keep returning to the same version of themselves?   Drawing from more than a decade immersed in the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza and NeuroChangeSolutions, Lindsay shares practical insights, observations and tools that can help you understand change on a deeper level and bring it into everyday life.   In this episode, you will learn about:   • Why people often fall back into old patterns • What keeps people emotionally attached to old versions of themselves • The difference between understanding transformation and living it • What people who successfully change tend to do differently • Why change can sometimes feel unsafe to the body • Practical ways to bring the work into everyday life • How lasting transformation actually happens   This episode also marks the beginning of a new summer series where we will explore topics such as abundance, relationships, triggers, emotional patterns, self-worth and navigating change in today's world.   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: https://www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/   👤 Guest: Lindsay Hurst ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayhurst888/ ✧ NeuroChangeSolutions: https://neurochangesolutions.com/    

In this episode, I explore something we all do every single day…   the way we speak to ourselves.   Not occasionally. All day.   And very often, we underestimate how deeply those inner conversations shape the way we feel, behave, respond, and move through life.   I explore how our nervous system responds to our inner voice, how subconscious patterns are formed early in life, and why it’s not only the words that matter… but the emotional state behind them.   Inspired by the work of Joe Dispenza, Bruce Lipton, Andrew Huberman, Zig Ziglar, neuroscience, and everyday life experiences, this episode explores the connection between self-talk, emotional states, energy, stress, relationships, and the way we experience reality itself.   Because sometimes what we call “life happening to us”… started in the way we were speaking to ourselves.   In this episode, you will explore • How self-talk influences the nervous system • Why the body responds to the way we think and speak • The connection between subconscious programming and inner dialogue • Why emotions matter more than repeating positive words • How emotional states shape behavior and relationships • The subtle ways negative self-talk affects daily life • The relationship between energy, perception, and synchronicity • How supportive self-talk creates a different state of being   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this episode, I explore something many people quietly experience…   wanting more love, more ease, more abundance… and still pushing it away.   Not consciously. But subtly.   A hesitation. A tightening in the body. A feeling that something is “too much” or “not fully for you.”   Because very often, the question is not: “Can I get it?”   The deeper question is: “Can I actually receive it?”   I explore how the nervous system, the body, and our emotional state shape what we allow into our lives, and why feeling worthy is not just a mindset… but a state of being.   This episode is an invitation to stop forcing… and begin becoming someone who feels safe receiving.   In this episode, you will explore • Why we can want something deeply and still push it away • How the nervous system influences what we receive • The difference between wanting and feeling safe to receive • Why many people unconsciously feel safer with less • The connection between worthiness and emotional state • How the body reveals whether we truly feel worthy • Why receiving is not about forcing, but allowing • How becoming emotionally available changes what enters your life   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this episode, I explore something many people underestimate…   what bullying actually does to a child.   Because bullying doesn’t always stay in childhood.   Very often, it grows up with us.   In the way we speak. The way we protect ourselves. The way we hold back. Or the way we feel we constantly need to prove ourselves.   I explore how experiences of exclusion, shame, and rejection shape a child’s nervous system, sense of belonging, and identity, and why even small moments can leave lasting emotional marks.   This episode is also a reminder of how deeply children need to feel seen, safe, and accepted, not only at school, but at home and in everyday life.   Because sometimes what we call “personality” later in life… is actually protection.   In this episode, you will explore • What bullying emotionally does to children • Why the need to belong is so deeply human • How childhood experiences shape the nervous system • Why some children become quieter while others become harder • The connection between bullying and protection mechanisms • How bullying can continue affecting us in adulthood • Why listening to children matters more than we think • The long-term emotional impact of exclusion and shame   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this episode, I explore something many people quietly experience…   the feeling of constantly forcing life.   Trying harder. Doing more. Overthinking. Controlling outcomes. Pushing through exhaustion.   And still… feeling stuck.   But what if the more we force… the less life actually flows?   I share personal experiences around work, relationships, overthinking, pressure, and the fear of letting go of control, and why constantly “doing” can slowly disconnect us from ourselves.   This episode is an invitation to step out of survival mode… and return to a calmer, more grounded way of living.   Because sometimes… things start moving again the moment we stop forcing them.   In this episode, you will explore • The difference between doing and forcing • How pressure disconnects us from ourselves • Why over-controlling creates exhaustion • The subtle signs of survival mode • How intuition becomes clearer when the nervous system relaxes • Why letting go is not the same as giving up • Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi’s concept of flow • How life often starts working again when we stop trying to control every outcome   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this episode, I explore why so many people feel afraid of losing their job.   But very often, the real fear is not the job itself. It’s the fear of losing their value.   And when that happens, we begin to place our worth in the hands of something outside of us. A company. A manager. A system.   I share how this pattern shows up in everyday life, how we start believing that someone else decides our future, and why the need for recognition can quietly replace self-trust.   This episode is an invitation to shift that perspective… and to return to something more stable.   Because the real question is not whether your job is secure. The real question is… do you trust yourself without it?   In this episode, you will explore • Why losing a job can feel like losing your value • How external validation shapes your sense of worth • Why recognition can create dependency • How authority influences the way we see ourselves • Viktor Frankl’s insight on inner freedom • Why your value is not determined by a role or title • A simple shift to rebuild trust in yourself   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this episode, I explore why so many people are afraid to be themselves.   Most people are not afraid of failure. They are afraid of being judged. And because of that… they slowly stop being who they are.   I share how this pattern shows up in everyday life, how we begin to adjust ourselves without noticing, and why the need to belong can quietly replace authenticity.   This episode is an invitation to notice where you are holding back… and to return to your own voice.   Because the real question is not whether you know who you are. The real question is… are you willing to live it?   In this episode, you will explore • Why the fear of judgment is stronger than the fear of failure • How the need to belong shapes your behavior • Carl Jung’s concept of the persona (the social mask) • Why people slowly stop being themselves • How authenticity gets replaced by approval • Why safety creates honesty • A simple reflection to reconnect with your true self   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, I explore the difference between love and attachment, and how many of us learned to confuse the two.   I reflect on how the idea of love is often shaped by stories, culture, and early experiences. The belief that someone completes us, that love should feel intense, or that we cannot live without the other. Over time, these ideas can lead us to attach, rather than truly love.   Drawing from personal experience and insights from The Way to Love by Anthony de Mello, I share how attachment often comes from fear and dependency, while love creates space, freedom, and respect. What looks like love on the surface can sometimes be a quiet form of holding on.   This episode is an invitation to look at love more honestly. To notice where you may be holding tightly, and where you can begin to allow more space. And to gently explore what it means to love without losing yourself.   In this episode, you will explore   • The difference between love and attachment • How cultural and social stories shape our idea of love • Why attachment often feels like love, but is rooted in fear • How dependency can replace genuine connection • What it means to love with freedom instead of control • A simple question to reflect on your own relationships   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, I explore the meaning of generosity through personal stories, cultural traditions, and simple moments that often go unnoticed in modern life.   I reflect on how I grew up around giving that felt natural and unspoken. Sharing food with neighbors, offering something without being asked, and seeing generosity not as a special act, but as part of everyday life. Over time, I also began to notice how modern environments often shift us toward protecting, comparing, and holding on, sometimes without realizing it.   Drawing from lived experience and gentle insight, I share the difference between true giving and overgiving. How generosity can come from the heart, while overgiving often comes from fear or the need for approval. And how small acts of giving, even something as simple as a coffee or a kind gesture, can create a quiet sense of connection.   This episode is an invitation to reconnect with something simple and human. To notice where generosity still exists in your life, and to explore what it might feel like to give without pressure, expectation, or calculation.   In this episode, you will explore • How generosity can be a natural part of everyday life • The difference between giving and overgiving • How cultural traditions shape our relationship with sharing • Why modern life often shifts us toward protecting instead of giving • How small acts of generosity create connection • What it means to give from the heart without expectation   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

For decades, Neale Donald Walsch has guided millions of readers through his bestselling Conversations with God series, inviting people into deeper reflections about spirituality, consciousness, and the nature of reality.   In this conversation, we meet Neale in a different chapter of life. His new book Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder is not about adding more spiritual concepts, but about sharing what remains when ambition softens and life begins to ask more essential questions.   Rather than speaking only as a teacher, Neale reflects here as an elder looking back on a lifetime of seeking, learning, loving, and questioning. Together we explore legacy, regret, love, meaning, and what truly matters when the noise of becoming successful falls away. This conversation invites us into presence, maturity of the soul, and the quiet wisdom that appears when we remember who we already are.   In this episode, you will learn about -What it means to offer “departing thoughts” at this stage of life -How beliefs evolve when you look back on decades of spiritual inquiry -Why the search for self-improvement can sometimes keep us from feeling enough -The deeper human longing beneath spirituality and the search for God -What truly matters when you begin to think about legacy, love, and time   👤 Guest: Neale Donald Walsch ✧ Website: https://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ ✧ Book: Letters to a Young Seeker: Departing Thoughts from an Elder   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, I explore why letting go can feel surprisingly difficult, even when we know something in our lives is no longer right for us.   I reflect on how the body responds not only to our intentions, but to what it has repeatedly experienced and memorized. Over time, familiar patterns become the body’s reference point for safety. Even when those patterns limit us, the nervous system may still hold onto them because they feel predictable.   Drawing from neuroscience, nervous system understanding, and everyday experience, I share why releasing old habits, roles, or relationships can create physical resistance in the body. Not because something is wrong with us, but because our system is adjusting to something new and unfamiliar.   This episode is an invitation to approach change with more patience and compassion. To understand that letting go is not only a mental decision, but also a biological process. And to gently support your body as it learns that something new can also be safe.   In this episode, you will explore • Why the body often resists change even when we want it • How familiarity shapes what the nervous system perceives as safe • Why letting go can create physical or emotional discomfort • The difference between resistance and moving backward • How the body slowly releases patterns it once memorized • A simple reflection to support yourself during moments of transition   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, I explore why saying no can feel so difficult, even when we know it would protect our time, energy, and attention.   I reflect on how many of us learned early that being agreeable, helpful, or available helped us stay connected. These responses were often praised and became part of our identity. Over time, constantly saying yes can quietly divide our attention and exhaust the nervous system, leaving us busy but not deeply nourished by our lives.   Drawing from psychology, nervous system understanding, and everyday experience, I share why saying no can feel emotionally unsafe. Not because something is wrong with us, but because old patterns connected to belonging, approval, and identity are still operating in the background.   This episode is an invitation to approach the word no with more awareness and less guilt. To recognize that protecting your attention is not selfish, but essential. And to gently begin choosing what truly deserves your energy.   In this episode, you will explore   • Why saying no can feel emotionally uncomfortable • How belonging and approval influence our decisions • Why constant busyness can lead to nervous system overload • The hidden cost of saying yes too often • How attention and energy shape the quality of your life • A simple reflection to help you choose what is essential   🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, I explore how some of the behaviors that look kind, responsible, or mature on the outside can quietly keep us stuck on the inside.I reflect on how many of these patterns were once intelligent responses to life. Ways of staying connected, belonging, or feeling safe. Over time, what helped us adapt can become what limits our growth, even when we are doing everything we think we should be doing.Drawing from psychology, nervous system understanding, and lived experience, I share how overgiving, overexplaining, and staying understandable instead of honest can slowly lead to exhaustion and quiet self abandonment. Not because something is wrong with us, but because old survival strategies are still running in the background.This episode is an invitation to notice these patterns without judgment. To recognize where you may be mistaking self abandonment for kindness. And to gently begin choosing what feels more true for who you are becoming. In this episode, you will explore• Why feeling stuck is often about adaptation, not failure• How praised behaviors can become hidden survival patterns• The difference between belonging and fitting in• Why overgiving, overexplaining, and self silencing feel safe• How exhaustion and heaviness can be signals from the body• A simple reflection to interrupt old patterns with awareness 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, I reflect on integrity not as a rule to follow, but as a quiet relationship with yourself.I explore how integrity begins with listening to the subtle inner signals that don’t argue or explain themselves. The feeling of ease when something is right. The heaviness when something is not. Often, when life feels complicated or draining, it’s not because we are lost, but because we have been moving away from what feels true inside us.Drawing from lived experience and gentle insight, I share how integrity shows up in small, everyday moments. Saying yes when something inside says no. Staying silent when something wants to be spoken. Over time, these moments are felt in the body as tension, irritation, or quiet resentment.This episode is an invitation to return to sincerity. To listen without pressure. And to remember that integrity is not about perfection, but about staying with yourself with honesty and care. In this episode, you will reflect on• What integrity feels like in the body• Why life feels heavier when inner truth is ignored• How overexplaining and resentment signal misalignment• The difference between honesty and rigidity• Simple questions that help you return to yourself• Why integrity is a practice, not an achievement 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, I explore why repeatedly ending up in the same situations is rarely about bad luck or wrong choices. I reflect on how early experiences shape what our nervous system learns to recognize as familiar. What once felt normal often becomes what feels safe, even when it no longer serves us. Over time, these learned patterns quietly guide our relationships, work environments, and emotional dynamics. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, trauma research, and my own lived experience, I share how repeating situations are often survival patterns rather than personality traits. Patterns that once helped us stay connected, but may now lead to exhaustion, self abandonment, or confusion. This episode is an invitation to move from self blame to awareness. To recognize familiarity without mistaking it for truth. And to begin creating inner safety so different choices can slowly become possible. In this episode, you will learn about• Why repeating situations is often about conditioning, not choice• How the brain confuses familiarity with safety• What attachment patterns have to do with relationships and work• Why changing people or environments does not always change the pattern• The signs that you may be replaying an old survival strategy• Simple ways to interrupt patterns with awareness and compassion 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this solo episode, Özlem explores how patterns formed in childhood continue to shape our behavior as adults, often without us realizing it. She explains how the nervous system learns its first rules early in life. What feels safe. What feels risky. What brings connection and what leads to withdrawal. Those early experiences don’t disappear. They become neural pathways that guide reactions, choices, and relationships later on. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and lived experience, Özlem shows why many adult behaviors that look like personality traits are actually survival patterns. Patterns that once helped us stay connected, but may now limit how freely we live, relate, and express ourselves. This episode is an invitation to move from self judgment to understanding. To see your reactions not as flaws, but as learned responses that can be updated through awareness, safety, and compassion. In this episode, you will learn about • How childhood experiences shape adult behavior • Why the brain prioritizes familiarity over what is healthy • How attachment patterns influence relationships and work • Why insight alone does not always change behavior • How the nervous system stores learned survival responses • What helps old patterns soften and new choices emerge 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this short solo episode, Özlem explores why struggling with self-trust has nothing to do with confidence, strength, or personality.She explains how self-doubt and the inner critic are often learned patterns rooted in the brain’s survival wiring. When we grow up in environments where mistakes felt unsafe or approval felt conditional, the nervous system learns to stay alert, cautious, and self-monitoring.Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, Özlem shows how self-trust is not built through logic or achievement, but through safety. When the nervous system feels regulated, the inner critic softens and self-trust becomes steadier and more natural.This episode is an invitation to understand self-doubt with compassion and to begin rebuilding trust with yourself, one small moment at a time.In this episode, you will learn about• Why self-doubt is often a learned neural pattern• How the inner critic develops as a protective mechanism• What happens in the brain under stress and uncertainty• Why success does not automatically create self-trust• How safety, not certainty, rebuilds trust in yourself• Small daily practices that help the nervous system update🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this short solo episode, Özlem speaks to parents who want to support their children during exams and school pressure while protecting their confidence and emotional wellbeing.She explains why learning is not only about intelligence or discipline, but about nervous system safety. When a child feels safe, the brain can focus, remember, and stay curious. When a child feels pressured or afraid of failure, learning becomes much harder.Drawing from neuroscience and her experience as an educator, Özlem invites parents to shift from pressure to presence and to support their children in a way that builds trust, resilience, and confidence over time. In this episode, you will learn about• Why emotional safety supports learning• How pressure interferes with focus and memory• The difference between support and pressure• Simple ways to help your child feel safe during exams 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ 

In this short solo episode, Özlem reflects on the quiet power of a simple smile and how small, unintentional gestures can create unseen ripples in the lives of others. This episode is a reminder that kindness is contagious, that presence matters and that even when you don’t know it, your way of being can soften someone else’s day. A gentle invitation to smile, for yourself and for the people you may never realize you’re helping. 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this short episode, Özlem explores why your body often says “no” long before your mouth does — and how ignoring your limits slowly disconnects you from yourself. She explains why saying yes can feel safer than saying no, how this pattern forms in the nervous system, and why physical pain or exhaustion can become the body’s final attempt to get your attention. Through science, psychology, and lived experience, Özlem guides you toward understanding boundaries not as rejection, but as regulation and self-respect. This is a solo episode inviting you to pause, feel your own capacity, and give yourself permission to choose what is true — gently, clearly, and without shame. In this episode, you will learn about: • Why saying yes feels safer than saying no • How overgiving becomes a nervous system habit • What happens in the body when you override your limits • Why resentment is a physical signal, not a character flaw • Two simple practices to create honest, grounded boundaries 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this short episode, Özlem explores the difference between cheap dopamine and meaningful dopamine, and how these habits shape your energy and wellbeing. She explains why quick hits leave you empty, while intentional choices create real strength and clarity. With simple examples from daily life, Özlem shows how to shift from instant gratification to actions that nourish you. This is a solo episode inviting you to observe your habits with compassion and choose what supports the person you want to become. In this episode, you will learn about: • The difference between cheap dopamine and meaningful dopamine • Why quick pleasure often leads to emptiness • Everyday habits that drain your energy • How intentional choices build presence and confidence • Practical ways to shift toward long-term wellbeing 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

In this short episode, Özlem explores the meaning of authenticity as a daily practice rather than an idea. She shares how many of us learn to perform in order to be accepted, and how this performance slowly disconnects us from our truth, our needs, and our natural confidence. Özlem explains what authenticity really looks like in everyday life, how to notice the small moments where you abandon yourself, and how to return to your real voice without fear or pressure. She offers a gentle reminder that life becomes clearer and lighter when you stop performing and start showing up as who you are. This is a solo episode where Özlem invites you to relax your energy, choose honesty over approval, and come back to the version of you that feels true and aligned.In this episode, you will learn about: • What authenticity means in daily life • Why performing for acceptance creates emotional disconnection • How to recognize moments where you hide your real self • The impact of speaking your truth with clarity and softness • Practical ways to live closer to who you really are 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

Anouk Bindels is a trauma expert, psychologist, psychotherapist, and behavioural scientist whose life and work embody the healing power of awareness. After facing profound personal loss, illness, and grief, she transformed her pain into wisdom and now dedicates her life to helping others reconnect with the intelligence of the body, the heart, and the mind. Through her work, retreats, and book Wisdom of Trauma, Anouk teaches how healing begins when we listen deeply — not only to our thoughts, but also to the language of the heart and the sensations of the body. In this episode, you will learn about:-How trauma can awaken consciousness and become a path to wisdom-Why awareness and presence are the foundations of healing-How to reconnect with the body after disconnection or numbness-The role of compassion in transforming pain into strength-How to find trust again after loss or emotional suffering 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: @ozkanozlem✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ 👤 Guest: Anouk Bindels✧ Instagram: @anoukbindels✧ Website: www.anoukbindels.com 📚 Books mentioned in this episode:-Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression — Howard Schubiner-Hold On to Your Kids — Gabor Maté

In this short episode, Özlem explores the meaning of inner trust, not as a concept but as a practical and everyday choice. She shares how we often try to force outcomes in work, relationships, and personal growth, and how this habit keeps us stuck in fear, tension, and self doubt. Özlem explains what inner trust really looks like in daily life, how to recognize when you are acting from pressure instead of presence, and how to shift into a calmer and more aligned state where life begins to flow naturally again. This is a solo episode where Özlem offers a grounded reminder to slow down, breathe, and trust what is already finding its way to you. In this episode, you will learn about: • What inner trust truly means in practice • Why forcing outcomes creates resistance inside your mind and body • Everyday signs you are acting from fear rather than alignment • How to soften your energy and choose presence over pressure • Practical ways to build trust in yourself and in the timing of your life 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/

Fadua Musalem is a transformation trainer, speaker, Certified NeuroChangeSolutions consultant, and trainer of new NCS trainers. She works with global corporations, schools, and social projects, and partners with the Give to Give Foundation to bring Dr. Joe Dispenza’s techniques to communities in need. One of her most impactful initiatives was supporting the Foundation in bringing meditation and neuroscience-based practices into prisons with Dr. Joe’s agreement and support. In this episode, you will learn about:-How meditation and neuroscience-based tools bring transformation into prisons-What it was like for Fadua to introduce these practices to incarcerated men and women-Stories of powerful inner change behind prison walls-How neuroscience-based practices apply in both corporations and vulnerable communities-Practical lessons on why change is always possible, even in the toughest settings 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ 👤 Guest: Fadua Musalem✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sparkthegrowth/✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faduamusalem/✧ Give to Give Foundation: https://givetogivefoundation.org/

Lindsay Hurst has been immersed in the work of Dr. Joe Dispenza for more than a decade. Since 2018, she has attended most Dr. Joe Dispenza meditation events around the world. Today, she serves as the head of NeuroChangeSolutions, a company that has trained hundreds of trainers, translated into twelve languages, and brought this work into corporations, schools, prisons, veterans’ groups, indigenous tribes, and even to children. For those who have attended an event, you will have seen her again and again — always there, supporting coherence healings and helping participants in the room. Lindsay volunteers her time, protects the integrity of the work, and above all deeply loves it. In this conversation, she shares her insider perspective: what she has witnessed, the transformations she has seen, and the practical tools that help people not only know the work, but truly live it. In this episode, you will learn about:-The insider stories and transformations Lindsay has witnessed at meditation events worldwide-Why some people break through while others slip back into old patterns-How to move from knowing the work to actually living it every day-What coherence healings reveal about deep transformation-The power of bringing NeuroChangeSolutions into schools, prisons, veterans’ groups, and more 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ 👤 Guest: Lindsay Hurst✧ Give to Give Foundation: https://givetogivefoundation.org/✧ Book a meditation event: https://drjoedispenza.com/✧ NeuroChangeSolutions: https://neurochangesolutions.com/

Antoine Remazeilles is a certified NeuroChangeSolutions trainer and HeartMath trainer who works with groups and individuals in one-on-one coaching. Before this, he was an entrepreneur in renewable energy, traveling the world in search of recognition through work and achievement. A period of depression became the turning point that led him to self-acceptance, Dr. Joe Dispenza’s teachings, and his current work helping people embrace their inner child, express emotions, and find balance between surrendering to what is and creating the future they desire. In this episode, you will learn about:-How Antoine moved from external recognition to inner self-acceptance-Why embracing the inner child is essential for healing-Practical ways to express emotions like anger in a healthy way-How NeuroChangeSolutions and HeartMath techniques support real transformation-Finding the sweet spot between acceptance and creation in daily life 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ 👤 Guest: Antoine Remazeilles✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antoine.remazeilles/✧ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@antoineremazeilles✧ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antoine-remazeilles/

Gregg Braden is a visionary scientist, five-time New York Times bestselling author, and thought leader bridging science, spirituality, and human potential. His groundbreaking new book, PURE HUMAN, explores the extraordinary abilities within us and reveals how these innate powers can guide us through an ever-changing world. Gregg’s work inspires us to embrace our unique gifts, unlock heart-brain coherence, and live with greater clarity, purpose, and connection.In this episode, you will learn about:-The truths from PURE HUMAN that reveal the essence of our divinity-How we can surpass the capabilities of AI by embracing our humanity-Practical tools to embody our innate powers and achieve our destiny Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Website www.ozkanozlem.com✧ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Guest Gregg Braden✧ Instagram @gregg.braden✧ Website www.GreggBraden.com✧ YouTube Gregg Braden Official✧ Book PURE HUMAN - Available now wherever books are sold!-------------------------------------------💥 Book 1:1 coaching with Özlem via https://ozkanozlem.com/coaching/-------------------------------------------Support the Bridging Podcast if you are able and willing (truly!)✧ Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted...-------------------------------------------💥 FILMING EQUIPMENTMain camera https://amzn.to/3NIxulnMicrophone https://amzn.to/47hHysaRing Light https://amzn.to/41F0yQh

Amrit Sandhu is an international speaker and the founder and host of the Inspired Evolution podcast. After struggling with depression for six years, he transformed his life, shifting from depression to one filled with passion and purpose. Certified by Eckhart Tolle’s School of Awakening, Amrit is now a purpose and leadership coach, helping people tap into their purpose and live a meaningful life.In this episode, you will learn about:-The importance of embracing your shadows-How to uncover your greatest gifts-Ways to discover your life’s purposeFinally ready to live the spiritually aligned Life you've dreamed of, filled with deep passion and higher purpose? Click to SCHEDULE your COMPLIMENTARY coaching strategy session and step into your higher purpose: https://amrit.coach/lifeDiscover your Values FREE Masterclass: http://www.inspiredevolution.com/values Guest Amrit Sandhu✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemalpatelphd✧ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/InspiredEvolution✧ Twitter https://twitter.com/inspired_evo✧ Website https://inspiredevolution.com✧ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/InspiredEvolution/videos✧ Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/inspired-evolution/id1272090974 Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspired_evolution✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥Book 1:1 coaching with Özlem via https://ozkanozlem.com/coaching/ 💥Learn simple techniques to become more wealthy, healthy, and happier with this Transform Your Life Course https://ozkanozlem.com/transform-your-life-course/ 

Dr. Hemal Patel, is a professor of biology at UCSD and a distinguished researcher exploring the powerful connection between the mind and body. As the lead researcher of Dr. Joe Dispenza's work, Dr. Patel and his team research how meditation and consciousness influence healing and well-being. In this episode, we’ll dive into the science behind how our thoughts and emotions can rewire the brain affect the body, and ultimately heal our body. If you're curious about how meditation can transform your healing journey, this episode is for you. In this episode you will learn about:-Dr. Hemal Patel’s journey with Dr. Joe Dispenza-The scientific basis of the mind-body connection-How consciousness can influence physical health-Striking research findings on meditation's effects Guest Dr. Hemal Patel✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemalpatelphd Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥Book 1:1 coaching with Özlem via https://ozkanozlem.com/coaching/ 💥Learn simple techniques to become more wealthy, healthy, and happier with this Transform Your Life Course https://ozkanozlem.com/transform-your-life-course/ 

José Antonio Manchado, Master in Tibetan Energetics, brings over 25 years of wisdom from teachers like Akong Rinpoche and Sogyal Rinpoche to his teachings. He is the author of "Be Happier than the Dalai Lama" and "Are you Ill? Congratulations!" José has led thousands through workshops and retreats since 2004, blending ancient healing practices with humor and practical guidance to foster transformation and inner peace. In this episode you will learn about:-How to deprogram limiting beliefs-How to connect with your heart and heal-How to embrace disease as a blessing-How to live authentically from your heart Guest José Antonio Manchado✧ Join the intensive live online course for a truly authentic experience to awaken the truth within you on November 2-3 with José via https://www.mundoarmonia-academy.com/a-course-in-miracles✧ Book a retreat or workshop with José https://www.mundoarmonia-academy.com/hola✧ Instagram José https://www.instagram.com/joseantoniomanchado/✧ Instagram Mundo Armonia  https://www.instagram.com/mundoarmoniainternational/✧ Youtube José https://www.youtube.com/user/JoseAmanchado/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥Book 1:1 coaching with Özlem via https://ozkanozlem.com/coaching/ 💥Learn simple techniques to become more wealthy, healthy, and happier with this Transform Your Life Course https://ozkanozlem.com/transform-your-life-course/ 

Dr. François Bourque is a social and transcultural psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of immigrants and youth with conditions like psychosis, focusing on issues such as social exclusion and stigma. After completing his residency and fellowship at McGill University, he earned a PhD in Epidemiology and Social Psychiatry from King’s College, London. His research explores how social factors influence mental health, examining the connections between society, ethnicity, and psychosis. Dr. Bourque’s work aims to understand how our social world shapes mental illness, to improve overall community health. In Part 2 of this episode, you will learn about:-Importance of community in healing through connection-The role of meditation in healing-Transformative power of cold exposure-Holistic approaches to health and resilience-Cultivating resilience through intentional activity-The very important five C's of resilience in life Guest Dr. François Bourque✧  https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-bourque-0643163a/?originalSubdomain=ca Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥Book 1:1 coaching with Özlem via https://ozkanozlem.com/coaching/ 💥Learn simple techniques to become more wealthy, healthy, and happier with this Transform Your Life Course https://ozkanozlem.com/transform-your-life-course/

Dr. François Bourque is a social and transcultural psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of immigrants and youth with conditions like psychosis, focusing on issues such as social exclusion and stigma. After completing his residency and fellowship at McGill University, he earned a PhD in Epidemiology and Social Psychiatry from King’s College, London. His research explores how social factors influence mental health, examining the connections between society, ethnicity, and psychosis. Dr. Bourque’s work aims to understand how our social world shapes mental illness, to improve overall community health. In Part 1 of this episode, you will learn about:-The social challenges faced by immigrants-The link between these challenges and mental health-The crucial role of a community in maintaining good mental health-Challenges of bicultural identity Guest Dr. François Bourque✧  https://www.linkedin.com/in/francois-bourque-0643163a/?originalSubdomain=ca Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥Book 1:1 coaching with Özlem via https://ozkanozlem.com/coaching/ 💥Learn simple techniques to become more wealthy, healthy, and happier with this Transform Your Life Course https://ozkanozlem.com/transform-your-life-course/   

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Neale Donald Walsch, the renowned author of 40 books on contemporary spirituality, including the bestselling Conversations with God series. In this episode, we delve into Neale’s latest book, GodTalk: Experiences of Humanity’s Connections with a Higher Power, and explore its profound impact on readers worldwide. In this episode you will learn:-Overview of Neale's newest book, GodTalk-How God reveals itself in miraculous ways-First conversation with God: How it began-Importance of talking to God and divine listening-Methods of divine communication-The 6-step formula to talk to God-Why talking about God matters-Changing beliefs to shape our experiences Guest Neale Donald Walsch✧  http://www.nealedonaldwalsch.com/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥Book 1:1 coaching with Özlem vai https://ozkanozlem.com/coaching/ 💥Learn simple techniques to become more wealthy, healthy, and happiers with this Transform Your Life Course https://ozkanozlem.com/transform-your-life-course/ 

In this episode, my dear friend Fardau Jansma and I delve into her 'Surrender Experiment'. Inspired by Michael Singer’s book ‘The Surrender Experiment’, after nine years of working at Nike, she leaped and quit her corporate job. Choosing to release her preferences and likes, she embarked on a journey of living her life based on trust.Guest Fardau Jansma✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byfardau_/Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging💥 BECOME MORE WEALTHY, HEALTHY, AND HAPPIER with this TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP I have designed for you!https://bridgingworkshops.teachable.com/p/transformation-workshop

Gary Zukav is a spiritual teacher, author, and visionary. With profound insights and bestselling books such as ‘The Seat of The Soul’, he guides millions on the journey to align personality with the soul. Join us for an enlightening interview with renowned spiritual teacher Gary Zukav as we explore the profound concepts of the soul, authentic power, and the transformative journey to aligning our personality with our deepest essence. In this episode you will learn:-How you can align your personality with your soul-Techniques for choosing love over fear in every aspect of your life.-Steps to create authentic power and live a more empowered existence.-The importance of never suppressing an emotion and how to navigate it effectively.-Practical methods to enhance your emotional awareness and deepen your understanding of your inner world.  Guest Gary Zukav✧ Website: https://seatofthesoul.com/✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gary_zukav/✧ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theseatofthesoul✧ Join an evening with Gary Zukav: https://experience.seatofthesoul.com/evening-with-gary Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥 BECOME MORE WEALTHY, HEALTHY, AND HAPPIER with this TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP I have designed for you!https://bridgingworkshops.teachable.com/p/transformation-workshop 

In this episode of the Bridging Podcast, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation with the insightful Cecilie Stabell Eriksen. Cecilie is a dedicated facilitator of change, harnessing the power of sound, meditation, and hypnosis in her monthly sound healing ceremonies. Each event, themed uniquely, serves as a portal for individuals to relax, connect, and explore the depths of their consciousness. In this episode you will learn:-Cecilie shares her personal journey of overcoming a disease, offering a glimpse into the challenges she faced and the transformative experiences that led her to become a beacon of change.-Explore the profound impact of sound on our well-being as Cecilie discusses its qualities and its ability to influence our mental and emotional states.-Delve into the world of sound healing and uncover what it's good for. Cecilie sheds light on the benefits of sound, explaining how it can be harnessed for relaxation, stress reduction, and personal growth Guest Cecilie Stabell Eriksen✧ website: https://www.ceciliestabell.com/✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cecilie.stabell/✧ Intellect & Intuition Podcast with Cecilie Stabell Eriksen Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥 BECOME MORE WEALTHY, HEALTHY, AND HAPPIER with this TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP I have designed for you!https://bridgingworkshops.teachable.com/p/transformation-workshop 

In this episode, I am privileged to have Sevil Cinar as our honored guest. Sevil not only brings a wealth of expertise as a certified transformational coach but is also a distinguished NeuroChangeSolution consultant trained by none other than Joe Dispenza. For the past decade, Sevil has been guiding individuals to unlock their potential and facilitating profound transformations. Get ready for an insightful conversation as we explore the transformative power of NeuroChangeSolutions and Sevil's decade-long journey in empowering others to create significant positive changes in their lives. In this episode you will learn:-connection between thoughts, emotions, and the brain-how to navigate your mental landscape-how to overcome fear-how to create new neural networks-how to create any reality you want to experience Guest Sevil Cinar✧ website: https://sevil-cinar.com/✧ book a free consultation: https://calendly.com/sevil_cinar/kennenlernen?month=2024-02 Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥 BECOME MORE WEALTHY, HEALTHY, AND HAPPIER with this TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP I have designed for you!https://bridgingworkshops.teachable.com/p/transformation-workshop Books-The Brain, David Eagleman-The Open Focus Brain, Jim Robbins, and Les Fehmi

In this episode, I am explaining my learnings from my interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton. Topics covered: -What is your conscious and subconscious mind? -How do we download programs in our subconscious mind? -How do we change these programs in order to change our lives? -Here are the tree ways that you can rewrite subconscious mind Host Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ ✧ Book a coaching session with Özlem via [email protected] Watch on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥 BECOME MORE WEALTHY, HEALTHY, AND HAPPIER with this TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP I have designed for you! https://bridgingworkshops.teachable.com/p/transformation-workshop

While Dr. Solano MD enjoyed a 25-year successful and fulfilling career in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, she experienced burnout and emotional and physical symptoms related to trauma. After extensive research, Sandra chose several tools to learn and practice. One of the most powerful tools that Sandra experienced was the HeartMath’s Resilience Advantage™ program. Because of her transformation with HeartMath’s techniques, Sandra became a certified master trainer for the program. Her medical training allows Sandra to appreciate the importance of traditional and complementary health care. In this episode you will learn:-The Power and Intelligence of the Heart-HeartMath tools that will reduce your stress levels-Why stress does do to your body? Guest Dr. Sandra Solano MD.✧ website: https://www.integro-restore.com/✧ book a free 30min consultation: https://www.integro-restore.com/journey-to-an-optimal-self/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/✧ Book a coaching session with Özlem via [email protected] Watch on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging 💥 BECOME MORE WEALTHY, HEALTHY, AND HAPPIER with this TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP I have designed for you!https://bridgingworkshops.teachable.com/p/transformation-workshop

Dr. Bruce Lipton Ph.D. is a stem cell biologist, and author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect. In his books, he writes about how our beliefs control our health, genetics, and the character of our lives. He is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV, YouTube, and Podcasts, as well as a keynote presenter for national and international conferences. In this episode you will learn:-How stress is creating disease-How you can heal from your disease through self-hypnosis-How consciousness is creating our life experiences-How your subconscious program is running your life Guest Bruce Lipton✧ website: https://www.brucelipton.com/✧ energy psychology modalities: https://www.brucelipton.com/other-resources/#belief-change✧ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@BruceHLiptonPhD Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-development, spirituality, and personal growth led her to gain a Master in Behavioural Sciences and Bachelor in Education in Amsterdam. While working and living in multiple countries she became more and more aware that wisdom was doing the work. She started attending retreats, courses, and workshops all over the world to do true self-inquiry and connect to deeper layers of herself and constantly expand her mindset. Her vision is to help people to expand their awareness, learn, practice and transform in all areas of life. Watch on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging

Emilio Ortiz is a Gen-Z seeker navigating the path of inner wisdom and discovery. His college experience turned into a spiritual awakening, pushing him to pursue a deeper understanding of life. Through conversations on his YouTube channel and 'Just Tap In' podcast he helps others to tap into wisdom, courage, curiosity, and expansion. Guest Emilio Ortiz ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/✧ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmilioOrtiz Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-development, spirituality, and personal growth led her to gain a Master's in Behavioural Sciences and Bachelor's in Education in Amsterdam. While working and living in multiple countries she became more and more aware that wisdom was doing the work. She started attending retreats, courses, and workshops all over the world to do true self-inquiry and connect to deeper layers of herself and constantly expand her mindset. Her vision is to help people to expand their awareness, learn, practice and transform in all areas of life. Watch on YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@ozlemozkanbridging