The Art of Listening

How to Hear the Voice of Your Heart: Somatics, Desire & the Untamed Woman I In Conversation with Alixe Van Ogtrop I #015

I am excited to welcome Alixe Van Ogtrop to The Art of Listening Podcast. Last year, I took part in her Open Heart retreat, which was a very special experience for me. Alixe is a psychotherapist, space holder, retreat facilitator, mother, and overall an inspiring woman. We talk about the voice of the heart, true desire, somatic healing, the untamed woman, and what it means to live from an open heart. Alixe shares her own journey through PTSD, spirituality, motherhood, and the shift from living mostly in the spiritual realms to coming back into the body, the earth, and everyday life. We speak about: — the different voices inside of us — learning to hear the voice of the heart — somatic practices & nervous system healing — manifestation & external validation — the spiritual ego — pleasure, presence & embodiment — boundaries & uncomfortable conversations — the untamed woman — open-hearted living & devotion — the upcoming Open Heart retreat this June A conversation about becoming more true to yourself and learning to listen to what your heart already knows. The Open Heart retreat is a heartfelt recommendation of mine. June 25–29th in Tuscany, Italy. If you feel the pull, you can find all details here. [https://www.alixevanogtrop.com] Connect with Alixe: Instagram: @alixevanogtrop [https://www.instagram.com/alixevanogtrop/] Podcast: Untamed One

Slowing Down, Returning to the Body and Knowing Yourself - In Conversation with Mona Esser Pennock | #014

In this episode, I sit down with Mona Esser Pennock, modern mystic, intuitive, and founder of Be-Shen. Mona shares her personal journey, what brought her into the work she does today, and the key initiations along the way, from growing up between cultures to moving through the fashion world and into her spiritual path. We speak about embodied sovereignty, allowing people to be held by their own body, and what it really means to know yourself. Mona shares how the body is the portal of truth and why the only way is inward. We talk about slowing down, softening, devotion over discipline, and trusting your own rhythm, even when it feels uncomfortable. This is a conversation about feeling instead of thinking and staying connected to your essence. An invitation to stop rushing, to listen inward, and to come home to yourself. _____________ Mona’s new KNOW THYSELF [https://www.be-shen.com/course] course is open now 🌹 More of mehr beautiful work: Be-Shen [https://www.be-shen.com] Instagram: Be-Shen [https://www.instagram.com/be_shen?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] & Minettenvogue [https://www.instagram.com/minettenvogue?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] If you have any questions feel free to comment or message one of us. Thank you for being here!

On Yoga, the Nervous System & Listening Within - A Conversation with Eddie Stern I #013

In this episode , I’m speaking with Eddie Stern, Yoga teacher, author, and researcher based in New York. We spoke a few years ago, and I’m very grateful to have him back for this conversation. Eddie shares his path, from a more spiritual beginning into years of physical practice, and then coming back to something more simple and internal. We speak about yoga beyond the physical, the nervous system, and how this shapes the way we think and feel. And how calmness is not something we force, but something that comes when we begin to pay attention. We also touch on simplicity, staying open, and listening to the signals from your body instead of holding on to things that don’t feel true anymore. Towards the end, Eddie shares simple breathing practices that you can bring into your everyday life. May this conversation inspire you. ________________ I am excited to have Eddie in Europe. Here is an overview [https://classes.eddiestern.com/pages/news-events] of this upcoming workshops and trainings. The Breathing App [https://www.thebreathing.app] Eddie's book is called "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life" Thank you for listening and being here!

Money, Pleasure & Rewriting Our Relationship with Abundance I In Conversation with Margot De Broglie I #012

In this episode of The Art of Listening, I sit down with Margot De Broglie, founder of Your Juno, a financial education app for women, to explore our relationship with money. We speak about money as an amplifier, why so many of us feel shame or avoidance around it, and how we can begin rewriting our relationship with abundance. Margot shares her journey from building a successful startup and raising millions to rediscovering a more soul-centered and feminine approach to wealth. In our conversation we explore the connection between money and pleasure, the body, and nourishment, why wealth doesn’t have to be separate from spirituality, and how women can reclaim their financial power. We also talk about financial seasons, investing, and simple ways to start building a healthier relationship with money. This episode is an invitation to look at money differently not as something purely transactional, but as something that can be in service of what we care about and the life we want to create. May this conversation serve you well. With love, Marina ________ I highly recommend joining Margot's upcoming money school [https://margot-de-broglie.mykajabi.com/the-money-school?fbclid=PARlRTSAQuRABleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAacthxYzSMolRdxN48cz2CeLGnAahIIxjpj7l3L_XCuAW-zi-ZQ9K4ZVH5FHGA_aem_EXsS5JyWysasyEhn5s1eMg], a six weeks online journey starting on April 13th. When you apply feel free to add "Marina" or "The Art of Listening Podcast" in the referral. CONNECT WITH MARGOT @margotdebroglie [https://www.instagram.com/margotdebroglie/] Margot's substack [https://substack.com/@margotdebroglie]

Back to the Heart - Short Guided Meditation for Self-love I #011

A short guided practice to reconnect with yourself. We gently tap over the heart and repeat: “I love you,” allowing the body to receive safety and warmth. Perfect for moments whenever you want to return to yourself. Sending love to you! Thank you for being here. x Marina