Ep. 11 - Why We Shut Down Emotionally (And How to Feel Safe Again)

Ep. 12 - Would You Rather: The Spiritual Questions No One Dares to Ask

This episode begins as a simple Would You Rather game… and instantly turns into one of the deepest, funniest, and most revealing conversations we’ve ever recorded. Ruben surprises Martin with a Spiritual Edition of the game — asking the kinds of questions no one usually dares to ask out loud. What starts as absurd humor quickly opens doors into ego, enlightenment, childhood wounds, meditation pain, validation patterns, masculine & feminine energy, family triggers, and the inner critic that lives inside all of us. ✨ Play the same Spin Game yourself: 👉 http://tiny.cc/Spin-game [http://tiny.cc/Spin-game] In this episode: • Enlightenment vs. hustle: which would you actually choose? • Inner critic vs. your ex as your mindfulness teacher • Why some moments crack open your spiritual ego • Ruben’s intense Vipassana story (and rebellion) • Why childhood wounds show up in adult relationships • Masculine & feminine decoding through hilarious scenarios • Why validation addiction controls more than we think • The chaos, humor & humanity of asking uncomfortable questions It’s wild, it’s deep, it’s unfiltered — and it’s The heART of Being Human at its best.

Ep. 11 - Why We Shut Down Emotionally (And How to Feel Safe Again)

Why do we shut down emotionally — especially when we need connection the most? In this episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin explore why sadness and vulnerability feel unsafe, how childhood patterns shape emotional shutdowns, and what it really takes to feel again. You’ll learn: • Why sadness triggers fear and contraction • The psychology behind emotional shutdown • The “smoke bomb effect” of tiredness • How emotional safety is created in relationships • Why love opens old wounds • Tools to feel your emotions without being overwhelmed A gentle, honest, and deeply relatable conversation for anyone who’s ever felt “too much,” “not enough,” or afraid to feel at all. • why we shut down emotionally • emotional shutdown • emotional safety • why sadness feels unsafe • emotional resistance • somatic healing • triggers and emotions • inner child healing • The heART of Being Human • emotional intelligence • relationships and emotions

Ep. 10 - Stop Taking Things Personally: Triggers, Projection & Real Awareness

Do certain comments hit you harder than they “should”? In this raw and practical episode, Ruben & Martin unpack why we take things personally—and how to shift from reaction to response. You’ll learn: • How to spot projection in real time • A simple method to release emotional charge safely • The To Me → By Me → Through Me awareness ladder • How to set clean boundaries without shutting down love Follow for bi-weekly conversations on self-development, spirituality, and real-life tools to live from the heart.

Ep. 9 - Everything Happens for a Reason: From Childhood Pain to Authentic Living

What if every painful experience in your life — every rejection, heartbreak, or loss — was actually preparing you to live more authentically? In this deeply personal episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin explore: • The difference between authentic expression and ego masks • Childhood rejection and how it shapes our need for validation • Healing through awareness and radical self-acceptance • How trauma can secretly block our joy and creativity • Why even the darkest experiences (like facing death) can awaken love and purpose ✨ This conversation is raw, emotional, and deeply human — an invitation to reconnect with your inner child and see that everything in life truly happens for you, not to you.

Ep. 8 - What Ayahuasca Taught Me About Ego, Love & Letting Go

After another powerful ayahuasca ceremony, Ruben shares deep reflections on ego, productivity, and love — and what it really means to be. From feeling triggered by his former business partner to rediscovering presence with Lea and Noah, this episode is a raw look into healing, forgiveness, and the dance between human and spiritual growth. In this episode of The heART of Being Human, Ruben & Martin explore: • How ayahuasca mirrors your deepest insecurities • Ego, validation & the trap of productivity • Presence, family & breaking free from busyness • Healing old wounds through allowism • How trauma repeats until we face it with awareness ✨ A heart-opening conversation on how true freedom starts when we stop trying to fix ourselves — and just allow everything to be.