Wonderfeels: Recent Episodes
Wonderfeels Podcast
Wonderfeels means raw, vulnerable conversations about the extraordinary feelings of our normal lives.
The intention is to invite you to get more in tune with your own emotions. Know it's #OKtoFeel.
The guests share their stories and we cover three levels: feelings about the world, relationships, and the self. Let's dive in! See more at https://bit.ly/3awcHka.
Sophia Saggezza is a forensic psychologist by training, a spoken word poet by choice, and an olive farmer for fun. She has always been fascinated by understanding the human mind and specialized in the topic of aggression prevention during her studies and prior work. Last year she has left her job in academic teaching to delve deeper into her passion for creative writing.
Her art is especially informed by humanistic and holistic psychology as well as mindfulness and Loving-Kindness practices. Sophia writes and performs on topics of self-worth, self-actualization, healing, and compassion. As she identifies as bisexual and polyamorous, much of her work also relates to aspects of queerness, sexuality, and love. Sophia was born and raised in Germany yet lived abroad in the Netherlands, UK, Italy, Australia and currently calls her ‘home’ to be Catalonia, Spain.
In this episode, we discussed freedom and how the body can enhance or limit it, what it means to be enough, jealousy and how to navigate it, especially in polyamorous relationships, pain and body awareness, and how to find balance when intensity is to be found at the extremes, and many more.
You can follow Sophia on Instagram (@so4.poesia).
Sofie Rath might be the definition of a citizen of the world. Born and raised in the quiet suburbs of Copenhagen, to the buzzing cities of Tokyo and Yokohama and now in sunny Barcelona, Sofie has had a lot of intercultural and different experiences which has shaped her into the person she is today. In Barcelona, she is studying for her master's degree and working in a multinational software company. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones, exploring the world, and watching her favorite shows.
In this episode, we talk about moving abroad, while experiencing many cultures around the world and how this changes you, anger and how we learn it may not be a safe thing to share, forgiveness and how communication can make it come easily, and how to get better at accepting one's imperfections.
You can follow Sofie on Instagram (@sofierath).
Héctor Ayala is a stand-up comedian, writer, spoken word poet, and event organizer in the Barcelona performing arts scene. After studying chemical engineering and working in Finance for a few years, Hector became active in the performing arts once established in Barcelona. Both his comedy and his spoken word express and highlight his playful, easygoing personality - looking to question some of his deepest introspections and lightening heavier experiences in one of the most beautiful ways of sharing vulnerability - the stage.
He runs a weekly comedy showcase (@uranuscomedybcn) and a monthly spoken word and hip hop event (@bardhousebcn) featuring visiting and local scene talent in those disciplines.
In this episode, we cover some amazing topics - such as sharing your feelings as a man in a world where that is frowned upon; handling your heartbreaks in a healthy way, changing the narrative when it comes to relationships, psychedelics and how they can help you open up, the beauty of laughter and the healing power of gratitude.
You can follow Héctor on Instagram (@ector.h).
Enjoy!
Chardae is Canadian/Maltese and has been living in Barcelona for 3 years. Since completing her Masters's in Developmental Psychology she has begun to create Emotional Intelligence workshops for children - centered around the mind/body connection through mindfulness. Chardae arrived in Spain after 6 years in China and has been working in international education since 2015.
In this episode, we cover freedom and how to tap into this feeling, what it means to be authentic, how to handle the realization that sometimes Love is not enough, being present with no matter what comes up, vulnerability, and the power of connecting to our bodies.
You can check out some of Char's work on Instagram (@mindfulchildren.bcn).
P.S.: There might be some background noise (blessed be construction work), we're sorry about that. :)
Dany Rugamba is a Rwandan living in Barcelona. He is doing his Master's degree and working for a fashion brand from back home. When off the clock, Dany volunteers for good causes and plays chess (unprofessionally). Oftentimes, you will find him in candid conversations, watching a sunset or enjoying cinnamon tea next to a book.
In this episode, we cover fitting in while struggling for one's identity, how to choose kindness when the world treats you unkindly, ways to show up for yourself, the importance of friendships, and how to change the narrative when it comes to romance.
You can follow Dany on Twitter (@rugaamba).
Ali Olivier was born and raised in England but found her true home in Spain. She is a passionate life coach who transformed her pain into her passion. Her big heart and ability to feel have been both the biggest challenge and gift in her life. She believes vulnerability and authenticity are essential to living a life of more fulfillment and joy. Outside of work Ali spends her time soaking up the sun, diving into the ocean, and dancing herself back to freedom any chance she gets.
In this episode, we cover healing, how to come back to one's body, overcoming addictions and panic attacks, solo trips, being vulnerable in front of someone, meeting one's self with compassion and how to change the narrative when it comes to negative self-talk.
You can follow Ali on Instagram (@aliolivier.coaching).