coexisting, the podcast : Recent Episodes
Aïsha Latina
The internal conflicts we feel are a natural consequence of the dualistic way we approach our daily lives. We might have strong feelings towards a theme, but act in the opposite way because we might hold contradicting beliefs, thoughts and values. For example, you're worried about climate change yet consume fast fashion.This podcast will discuss these topics with a radical humanist perspective, to foster authentic living and coexistince. We will discuss topics (together with guests) like: consumerism, societal pressures, sustainable living, friendships + romantic relationships, contemporary beauty AND we will have some fun with meditations. Instagram: @coexisting.irl
It's time to get real about the ways we hold ourselves back with self-sabotage & limiting beliefs.
In this episode, I'm digging deep into why we need to address those stories we tell ourselves about who we are, and what we deserve.
Right now, we're in a massive cultural shift, and for us women, it's our moment to step up, not just to break through ceilings but to build our own spaces where we flourish.
I'll take you through my own journey, and the journey of other women entrepreneurs who realized that the one thing standing between them and their dream life was... their limiting beliefs and self-concept.
We'll talk about those nagging thoughts that we're not enough, that we don't deserve the spotlight, or that we're meant to go it alone—and I'll tell you, it's time to call them out.
So, if you're tired of being your own roadblock and you're ready to claim the life and success you deserve, this episode's for you.
The YouTube episode is out this Thursday @20.00 CEST.
IG: @dreamlifedesign.lab
In this episode we dive into 3 important SKILLS you need to cultivate to create your dream life.
As women we're in a pivotal moment in history: We're motivated to get the most of our potential. Entrepreneurship enables that by giving us access to FINANCIAL FREEDOM, which allows us to live a purposeful & flexible life.
To succeed in this, it's important to start practicing the relevant skills needed to develop your entrepreneurial 'muscle'. Regardless of what your current self-concept is, YOU CAN start practicing as you shift into your new identity.
Learning these 3 life skills will benefit you beyond any project and take LOW EFFORT for you to practice. Practice for women with a 9-5 that need to balance their ambition with everything else already going on in their lives.
In This Episode:
- Curiosity as a business catalyst: Learn how asking the right questions can lead to innovation and continuous improvement.
- Problem-solving mastery: Transform uncertainty into clarity, this one is the easiest to practice!
- Deep empathy in communication: Cultivate an understanding that goes beyond the surface, connecting with your audience's deepest needs and aspirations.
Special Announcements:
- We've finally defined our mission and vision – and we want your input! Keep an eye out for our IG story this week
- Stay tuned for the video podcast release on YouTube this Thursday at 8 PM.
Ready to transform your side project into a sustainable business? Want to be able to do this on your own?
Connect with Us:
Instagram: @dreamlifedesign.lab
YouTube: @aishalatina
Embark on a transformative journey as we delve deep into – the art of applying design-thinking to create a life of purpose and passion.
Today's episode is an essential guide for those feeling a pull for living on their own terms through their passion .
You will learn the essential life-design steps to..|
1) Unconver what your passion is
2) Generate ideas that embody your passion
3) Test out different ideas with the prototype first approach
4) Commit to one choice
5) Implement it in your life by making the needed sacrifices
Enjoy!!
YouTube video will be uploaded this Thursday @20.00 CEST on @aishalatina
Connect with us on IG, @coexisting.irl
Ever felt overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list?
Dive into a refreshing approach to time management, where we translate dreams into daily actions.
Discover how to prioritize, plan, and pivot in your day-to-day, ensuring that your efforts align with your vision.
From personal stories of transformation to tangible techniques, I'll guide you in creating a life where you act on your dreams with clarity and flexibility.
Listen in, and find the balance between vision and action, dreams and reality.
IG: @coexisting.irl
🔗 Article mentioned: Big Think - Philosophers Approach to Organization
Whether you're working on a passion project, seeking balance in your 9-5 life, or simply aiming for a clearer mind, this episode will provide insights and strategies to help you take meaningful steps every day.
Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes on personal growth and time mastery!
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of aligning our daily actions with our core values.
From personal revelations to philosophical insights, join us as we journey through the importance of understanding and living by our true values.
Whether you're seeking direction, yearning for a deeper connection with yourself, or aiming to design a life that truly resonates with you, this episode is your guide to embracing authenticity and joy.
Tune in and rediscover your path to purpose.
Video out on YouTube same week on Thursday @20.00
IG: @coexisting.irl
Youtube: @aishalatina
In Season 2, Episode 9 of Coexisting the podcast, I am thrilled to be back and on camera no less!
A year ago, fear held me back, but now I am embarking on a journey to redefine my identity while pursuing my dream life.
Tune in to learn how the perception of our identity can hold us back, why we often don’t realize it, and actionable steps to break free and transform our lives.
From overcoming consistency struggles to developing a long-term vision, this episode is a heartfelt reflection on my journey and a guide to help you start embodying the person you aim to be.
Remember, your comfort zone can be stretched, and by staying open to new experiences, you can shift from disbelief to belief, from no to yes, from difficult to easy, and from thinking to being.
The video will be released Thursday September 7th @20.00 CEST
IG: @coexisting.irl
YouTube: @aishalatina
Today I take time to discuss the importance of acceptance . It can be challenging to cultivate acceptance for many reasons. We fear the unknown, avoid emotional pain, and let expectations of others judge us.
Yet, doing so has many benefits in our journey toward resolving internal conflicts.
Listen to the episode to find out more about THE skill central to many Eastern philosophies.
Episode structure:
1. Why acceptance is challenging
2. What does denial do to us?
3. What can acceptance bring us?
4. How do we cultivate it?
Have you ever been in a situation where you felt motivated about implementing a change in your life?
Like waking up early, changing your eating habits, or changing some of your personality traits.
Only to end up in a spiral of negative thinking, self-sabotage and procrastination.
Many of us go through this, and a lot of times it's difficult to catch it while it's happening.
Instead: we give up.
Did you know that resistance is actually a very normal response of our brain, to change?
In this episode the focus is on psychological resistance and how we can practically approach solving it. It's discussed from the neuroscience, psychological, and psychoanalytical perspective.
Enjoy!!
IG: @coexisting.irl
The focus is on discussing trends that seem to become more prevalent into our lives. Do we mindlessly adopt them, or do we stop and think about how they can serve us?
The focus is on:
1. The adoption of AI, specifically ChatGPT into our lives. At what cost are we adopting this? Are we aware of the negative consequences?
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The emergence of authenticity on social media: TikTok vs. Instagram, de-influencing, raw emotions, blurry pictures.
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The continuous obsession with health: magnesium supplements, ashwagandha, mushroom gummies & lymphatic drainage.
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Loneliness is becoming the norm: our hunter gatherer brain, being disconnected in the age of connection.
Hope you enjoy!!
IG: @coexisting.irl
"The more we face our own conflicts and seek out our own solutions, the more inner freedom and strength we will gain." - Karen D. Horney.
Internal conflicts are deeply understood in the field of psychoanalysis, as they explore the role of the subconscious in how we behave. People like Carl Jung & Karen D. Horney have spent years studying people, and guiding them to resolve internal conflicts.
The focus in this episode is on the individual processes that make internal conflicts arise & the tools they laid down for us to use to discover and resolve these conflicts.
Why is this important? As the quote above states: self-discovery is important for gaining more inner freedom and strength. Yet, how many of us truly understand why and how we even get to a point of experiencing conflicts?
The wisdom from Horney is used to understand how conflicts arise, how they are related to our attachment style, the coping style we adopt, and how the idealized self image can be problematic.
Afterwards, I present how to work of Jung gives us practical tools to bring the hidden parts of ourselves into our conscious awareness, like dream analysis.
Book: "Our inner conflicts: A constructive theory of neurosis" by Karen D. Horney
In this episode we continue with a discussion that started in the last episode: being an expat. This time we go into one aspect of it, which is having to create and maintain friendships in a new city, as adults.
The conflict discussed is: On the one hand wanting to go out there to form connections while being conflicted about the effort required to have high quality friendships.
We go through the episode discussing direct benefits we've experienced from close friendships, the difficulties of forming these as adults and how we cope.
Questions answered:
- What motivates you to pursue friendships with others while living in a new city?
- What are some direct benefits you experience from adult friendships?
- What are some downsides of forming and maintaining these friendships?
- How do you cope with this conflict?
I'm joined by a close friend as we discuss our experiences as expats in The Netherlands, our daily internal conflicts, how we deal with difficult feelings, pressures of the 20s, and working towards radical self acceptance.
Paul-Antoine is a podcast editor and lover of art. He is someone that believes strongly in pursuing a life that you love and not settling for the expectations of others. He is also a great friend of mine! You will notice this as the conversations flows very easily as we make jokes and talk about internal conflicts in cinema :)
Questions discussed:
- How do you experience being an expat in The Netherlands?
- What are some of your daily internal conflicts (as minorities)?
- How do you navigate the pressure of the 20s?
- How do you cultivate radical self-acceptance and appreciation?
IG: @coexisting.irl
This episode is focused on discussing a topic that is part of our everyday lives: materialism and consumerism.
There are many perspectives to discuss it from since it's so complex. This time we take the perspective of psychology, sociology and economic growth. Listen to the episode to hear the role materialism and consumerism plays in fulfilling our needs, the promise economical theorists say it fulfils & it's effect on us as individuals .
This episode is a reflective one, there are self-reflection prompts being shared that will help you think about your own position in this topic. Enjoy!
Connect with us on IG @coexisting.irl
Why is it important to discuss internal conflicts? How do you go about understanding why you are conflicted about decisions in your life? What does it even mean to coexist?
In todays episode, the focus is on introducing internal conflicts and highlighting their relevance in the current societal context. From the personal benefits of improving life quality, to the macro benefits of stimulating compassion and having a future proof mentality.
The first internal conflict discussed is all about realizing you love fashion, but you also care about the environment. Despite your love for fashion it bothers you the damage that this industry does to the environment, and how it makes climate change worse.
The conflict is deconstructed using a psychology perspective, and looking at some facts from the WHO organisation. The psychology discussed is about the role fashion plays in our lives, and how our personal values guide our purchasing decisions.
Connect with us on IG @coexisting.irl
Listen to the trailer to know what you can expect to hear in the coexisting podcast! Follow us on Instagram @coexisting.irl