by Wilrieke | Apr 14, 2021 | Courage & Fear, Debunking Lovesongs, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships
We have all grown up amidst pop sings and fairytales that are all about love. But the things is, many of them are not about healthy love, but neediness, codependence and toxic relationships. Let’s debunk some of them! Today: Don’t You Want Me by The Human...
by Wilrieke | Feb 26, 2021 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Nervous System and Trauma
It’s a hype in personal growth realms: face your fears and dive in even further. But is that helpful and healing? Content: – what trauma is – you are not broken when you have traumas – the importance of the comfort zone – you design...
by Wilrieke | Feb 10, 2021 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity
There is a problem in the world at present and it is not just about a virus. Yes, there is a pandemic, and both the effects of covid itself as the wellness influencers posting false information are a danger to public health and wellbeing. But it’s bigger than that....
by Wilrieke | Feb 4, 2021 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Relationships
Oxytocin is a powerful hormone that acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. Oxytocin has a role in social bonding, reproduction, and childbirth (1). It is one of the hormones that support healthy attachment between adults, both in friendships and romantic...
by Wilrieke | Dec 27, 2020 | Attachment Dynamics, Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Non Monogamy, Polyamory & Open Relating, Relationships
Have you done some research on attachment dynamics? If you haven’t and desire to relate with anyone, I strongly recommend you to get familiar with this topic. I know for myself that I am pretty insecurely attached, with a preoccupancy towards anxious attachment...
by Wilrieke | Dec 27, 2020 | Courage & Fear, Emotions & Insecurity, Relationships, Spirituality
I’m the all-or-nothing type of person, with a strong tendency to ‘all’. There’s always something to do, and things can always be done better and faster. Over the years that’s a good recipe for either burnout, chronic overwhelm, a fried...