Wonders and Wisdom

Ten glorious episodes later, this short wrap-up dives into the Wonders and Wisdoms of the creation of the podcast. Megan and Leonie reflect on their journey and share a heartfelt thank-you to all listeners. Make sure to stay in touch to witness what is coming next: Find Leonie on Instagram (⁠@leonie_riebesam⁠) Find Megan on Instagram (⁠@meganboegman⁠), ⁠visit her website⁠ & ⁠sign up for her creative letter⁠. Megan is a writer who offers Human Design and Intuition guidance, while Leonie offers Yoga Nidra sessions. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

Has travelling been a part of your road to self-expansion? Leonie and Megan talk about their common love of exploring more of the world, covering topics like: - intentionally exposing yourself to potentially uncomfortable situations in order to grow (and how to do this in a way that is still kind to yourself) - how new environment can unlock completely different parts of you - travelling in an aligned way, and how that may include discarding norms and expectations - realising that there's more than one way to do things and approaching new environments from curiosity instead of judgement Megan is a writer who offers Human Design and Intuition guidance, while Leonie offers Yoga Nidra sessions. Find Leonie on Instagram (⁠@leonie_riebesam⁠) Find Megan on Instagram (⁠@meganboegman⁠), ⁠visit her website⁠ & ⁠sign up for her creative letter⁠. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

If you’ve ever put yourself out there in a public way, this episode is going to speak to you. Even if you haven’t, this will give you more insight into both the rewards and the challenges involved with doing so. Megan and Leonie reflect on their own journeys with self expression through social media, by covering topics like: - how expressing yourself on a public platform can mirror and amplify your insecurities, and give you an opportunity to address them - learning to detach from outcomes (likes, followers, engagement) and how to stop outsourcing your validation - sharing (too) vulnerably, sharing too soon and the urge to adapt your authentic expression depending on how it is received - migrating from personal to business and marketing yourself and your work in a way that feels good Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers self-worth training and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam) & sign up for her newsletter. Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her creative letter. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

Leonie and Megan dive deep into the world of intuition and how they have been harnessing its incredible power in their own lives. The discussion uses a framework created by Megan which defines intuition as follows: "When you connect with and surrender to life, the universe, source, the divine, spirit, your soul, your higher self, or God - whichever word you use for the benevolent, organising force which we cannot physically see - there is a flow state which allows things to work out in a way far superior to what your mind can think up." Connecting to this inner knowing is explored through eight different aspects: your ability to stay present, your relationship with and knowledge of yourself, your history, your connection to your body, your dreams and subconscious mind, your environment and your creative expression. Mentioned in the episode: - Megan’s free Intuition and Human Design resource: "Trust That: A Practical Guide to Reconnecting to Your Intuition" - download it here. - Leonie’s singing teacher Anna Stijohann and her company Stimmsinn. Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam) & sign up for her newsletter. Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her creative letters. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

In possibly the most vulnerable episode yet, Megan and Leonie share personal experiences as they talk about what they have learnt through their relationships, both in friendship and romance. Some of the main themes are: - the difference between relating from a nourished, resourced place and a place of lack and “not-enoughness” - how our beliefs about ourselves shape the way we interact with others - the value of pattern identification / an awareness of recurring themes in different relationships - the role of healthy conflict and boundary-setting in creating robust relationships Mentioned in the episode: Non-Violent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg @venus.trine.chiron - Megan’s second Instagram page dedicated to creating writing which amplifies the beauty and alchemizes the pain of her romantic experiences. Megan refers to both “Dharmic” and “Karmic” relationships, which are concepts rooted in Hinduism and Buddhism. Her personal understanding of these terms is the following: Karmic relationships focus on resolving past wounds or debts, often involving challenges and lessons that need to be learned for spiritual growth. Dharmic relationships are aligned with one's life purpose or “dharma”, these connections are supportive, positive, and contribute to personal and spiritual development. Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers somatic self-worth trainings and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam) & sign up for her newsletter. Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her creative letters. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

Do you infuse personal growth into your hobbies and day-to-day activities? Leonie and Megan use their common interest of dancing to look at consciously integrating spirituality into more areas of their lives. You do not have to have any relationship with dancing to enjoy or benefit from this episode. The conversation covers: - using your hobbies as a tool to “practise” for other, bigger things in your life - non-linear movement and the importance of creative expression - the interpersonal challenges and benefits of engaging in a community activity - our internal energy balance between action and surrender, or structure and creativity - navigating boundaries with yourself and others Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers somatic self-worth training and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam) & sign up for her newsletter. Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her creative letters. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

We all constantly receive signals from our own bodies: how connected do you feel to yours? Megan and Leonie dive into their personal experiences to talk about: - a brief explanation of nervous system anatomy and how old survival energies can still affect us - the difference between intellectual and embodied knowledge - learning to listen to your physiology to reestablish trust and safety in your body - building capacity to hold more discomfort Note: We are not experts or trained professionals in nervous system health. The intention of this episode was to share the profound experiences we have had and to make more people aware of this topic and the power it holds. We want to share some of the resources we draw our knowledge from. Mentioned in the episode: Dr. Peter Levine, biologist, psychologist, trauma expert, founder of Somatic Experiencing Irene Lyon - she is a trained trauma therapist and educates people on this topic to help them heal. Her work is mainly based on her training in Feldenkrais, Somatic Experiencing and Somatic Practice. You can find her on YouTube or irenelyon.com Other books/ resources: “In an Unspoken Voice - How the body releases trauma and restores goodness” by Dr. Peter Levine “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk (psychiatrist and trauma expert) "When The Body Says No - Exploring the Stress-Disease Connection" by Gabor Maté Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers somatic self-worth training and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam) & sign up for her newsletter. Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her creative letters. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

Have you ever consciously taken time to evaluate your self-worth? Leonie and Megan vulnerably share their own experiences and learnings in a discussion covering topics such as: - how having a healthy relationship with yourself positively impacts everyone around you - how your external environment can start to reflect changes in self-worth - the link between self-worth and self-compassion - practical ways to change and improve your self-worth  In January 2024, Leonie will be giving two self-worth workshops - one in Cologne and one online. Contact her or sign up for her newsletter below for more information on current offers. If you want to learn more about self-compassion, check out Kristin Neff and her books. Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers somatic self-worth training and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam) & sign up for her newsletter. Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her creative letters. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

Have you heard about Human Design? Megan and Leonie dive into the basics of this life-changing spiritual yet scientific system with a discussion on: - what Human Design is - a broad overview of the different Human Design Energy types - how we are all perfectly designed for the role we have to play on earth  - how faith and spirituality relate to Human Design  They mix in personal stories about how Human Design has impacted them and empowered them to accept themselves more fully.  Look up your own chart here and contact Megan if you are interested in 1:1 Human Design guidance. Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers somatic self-worth training and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam) & sign up for her newsletter. Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her bi-monthly newsletter. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

Curious about what “Wonders and Wisdom” actually means? Leonie and Megan talk about naming the podcast in a way that reflects their approach to life, and the overarching theme present in all episodes. The discussion covers: - questioning the belief that someone is either practical or spiritual - challenges naming the podcast and owning your narrative - incorporating both wonder and wisdom into your daily life  - how intentional action and awareness can change everything “It's not really about the actual activity. It’s ‘Are you present with that activity? Are you present with yourself? Are you aware of what's happening and can you keep coming back to that?’ ” Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers somatic self-worth training and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam). Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her website & sign up for her bi-monthly newsletter. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED

In our very first Wonders & Wisdom episode we introduce ourselves and our background, focussing on our individual journeys with self development and how it brought us to where we are today. The episode starts off with Leonie telling her story, followed by Megan sharing hers. After this we discuss some of the most important topics that came up by looking at what our paths have in common.  The discussion covers: how we started to view our (challenging) physical symptoms as messengers  the shift away from believing things were happening to us towards the more empowered belief that things were happening for us  the process we have undergone to trade external comfort (or what “looks good”) for internal growth and what truly feels good  the strength we have found in cultivating a loving relationship with ourselves, which allows us to navigate life’s inevitable ups and downs Megan is a writer and Human Design guide, while Leonie offers somatic self-worth training and shares her writing on Instagram. We are equally committed to our personal growth and creating the lives we desire.    Find Leonie on Instagram (@leonie_riebesam). Find Megan on Instagram (@meganboegman), visit her Website & sign up for her bi-monthly newsletter. This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical or psychological advice. The hosts are not responsible for any losses, damages, or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast.  Credits Soundtrack: Just a Taste by Johnathon M. Horner (Beat Mekanik) From the Free Music Archive, CC BY 4.0 DEED