Afleveringen
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What happens when you realise that something you once believed was right for you is no longer supporting your health or happiness? In today's conversation, Sabrina Brown shares her journey from being a passionate vegan advocate to becoming a leading voice in feminine biohacking and women's wellness. We talk about navigating big life changes, rebuilding your health, balancing hormones, fertility, nutrition, burnout, and the importance of community and self-discovery. Sabrina opens up about the challenges she faced, the lessons she learned along the way, and how embracing change helped her create a life that feels more aligned and fulfilling.
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In this episode of Connected for Iva, I talk about the exhaustion of overthinking everything — relationships, decisions, timing, identity, and the constant pressure to get life 'right.' May left me feeling emotionally unsettled, caught between intuition and anxiety, certainty and doubt, and wondering why trusting myself suddenly felt so difficult.
We live in a world full of endless possibilities and constant comparison, where every choice can begin to feel existential. This conversation is about the paralysis that comes from trying to optimize your entire life, the fear of making the wrong decision, and learning that peace might not come from finding the perfect path, but from finally allowing yourself to live the one you’re already on.
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Change is terrifying — but staying the same hurts more. Pearl Botts joins me for a conversation about healing, reinvention, creativity, faith, burnout, relationships, emotional growth, and trusting life when everything feels uncertain. If you’re navigating transformation, this episode will resonate.
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Need a quick reset? This short guided meditation with Dani Luna uses deep breathing and calming humming to help you relax, slow down, and reconnect with yourself in just a few minutes.
Perfect for stress, overwhelm, anxiety, or anytime you need a moment of calm.
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'What if happiness isn’t a feeling?'
Today I sit down with Irena Tyshyna, founder of CODA:GENE, to explore the stories we inherit from our families, the emotional patterns that shape our relationships, and the hidden beliefs that influence how we live, love, and see ourselves.
We talk about intergenerational trauma, identity, healing, feminine and masculine energy, and what it really means to stop surviving and start consciously participating in your own life.
A conversation for anyone trying to break old cycles, understand themselves more deeply, and create a more meaningful life.
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Matthew Monaghan was told he would never walk, but his life went in a very different direction. Today he is a pilot and the author of The Weight of Progress, a book about living with a rare condition, rebuilding independence, and learning who you become through life.
In this conversation, we talk about feeling stuck, the moments that change you, and how your sense of self can grow over time. We also talk about fear, connection, and how the right people can help you move forward when things feel uncertain.
If you’ve ever felt like you are in a space between where you were and where you are going, this one is for you.
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Close your eyes for a moment. Breathe in. What if the bloating, the fatigue, the brain fog… isn't about food? In this episode, I’m joined by Dani Luna — ex-investment banker turned yoga teacher, breathwork and detox guide — as we explore the deeper connection between your nervous system, your gut, and your energy. From breathwork to detoxing, this is about releasing what your body has been holding onto — physically, mentally, and emotionally — and returning to a state that actually feels like you.
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In today's episode, discover how embracing life as play can lead to greater confidence, growth, and joy. Through mindfulness, daily brave actions, and a people-centred approach, explore how courage, curiosity, and small steps outside your comfort zone can transform your mindset and unlock personal expansion.
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In today’s episode of Connected with Iva, I’m joined by Nidhi Uppal to explore colour, confidence and self-expression through the timeless sari. We talk about identity, creativity, cultural connection and how what we wear can shape how we feel. This is a conversation about joy, openness and reconnecting with yourself in a more playful and expressive way.
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Today I'm speaking with Masha Del Bono about shadow work, the subconscious mind, and why we keep repeating the same patterns in our lives.
We explore how childhood conditioning, triggers, and unresolved emotions shape the way we think, feel, and show up in relationships. Masha shares her journey from modeling into deeper inner work, and how practices like meditation, breathwork, and Jungian-based coaching helped her reconnect with herself.
We also talk about dreams, anxiety, feeling stuck, and the constant chase for “something more.” This is a conversation about learning to be present, breaking old cycles, and understanding that you’re not your past or your patterns.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still feel stuck, this episode will give you a different way to look at it.
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In this episode, I’m joined by Jacqui Ponde, the voice behind Instagram account My Incomplete Wardrobe, who shares her life after a life-altering C4/5 spinal cord injury. A former primary school teacher, Jacqui’s life changed in an instant after a fall that left her paralysed from the neck down, forcing her to reimagine everything she thought she knew about identity, motherhood and purpose.
We talk about what it really means to lose the “before” version of yourself and the often unseen work of building a life again from scratch. Jacqui reflects on the power of community, from the army wife network that carried her family through crisis to the small, human moments of connection that can change a day, or even a life.
This is a conversation about resilience, yes, but also about loneliness, identity, and the unexpected beauty that can exist alongside loss.
Jacqui is committed to supporting charities that help people living with spinal cord injuries. If you’d like to support her work, you can find out more or donate at Spinal Injuries Association and Flying Scholarships for Disabled People, both of which provide vital support, community and opportunities for people rebuilding their lives after injury.
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In this 7 minute guided meditation, you’re invited to slow down, breathe, and notice how you’re feeling.
Instead of trying to change or fix your emotions, this mindfulness practice helps you to simply allow them to be present. Emotions naturally rise and fall like waves, and when we give them space, they often begin to subside on their own.
Take a few minutes to relax your body, calm your nervous system, and reconnect with the present moment.
Whatever you're feeling today is welcome here.
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In this episode of Connected With Iva, I’m joined by photographer and creative storyteller Laura from Seek Happy Days for a conversation about finding your creative path.
We dive into Laura’s journey through photography and the modelling world, sharing behind-the-scenes stories from early test shoots, unexpected lessons from creative projects, and the moments that helped shape her perspective on confidence, image, and self-expression. It’s a conversation about creativity, growth, and learning to trust your own path.
If you’re interested in creativity, photography, modelling, and personal growth, this episode is a reminder that every story evolves—and learning to own it can be the most powerful part of the journey.
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In this episode of Connected with Iva, I talk to Elles Ottens, international model and hypnotherapist, about what hypnotherapy actually is and how it helps rewire the subconscious mind.
We get into anxiety, nervous system regulation, inner child wounds, imposter syndrome and those 'I’m not good enough' beliefs so many of us carry from childhood. Elles breaks down hypnotherapy in a really simple, grounded way and shares practical tools like visualisation and EFT tapping that you can start using straight away.
If you’ve been curious about hypnotherapy, struggling with self-doubt, or trying to grow in a way that feels safer and more aligned, this episode will help you understand what’s going on beneath the surface — and how to start changing it.
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Is that gut feeling anxiety… or intuition? How to tell the difference, trust yourself, and act with clarity.
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Today I’m speaking with Saraya about stepping out of our safe bubble, uncovering the roots of limiting beliefs, and noticing how we grow when we move beyond what feels comfortable. We were introduced through Elles Ottens, who Saraya worked with for a year before starting her brand, which played an important role in her personal journey. We talk about supporting friends as they evolve, her journey creating Awaken by SVD, discovering what makes matcha truly mindful, and how rituals can bring us into the present moment. We also reflect on social media, meaningful connections, and finding space for stillness in a world of endless content.
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Join me as I speak with Juliana van den Boogaard about how curiosity creates connection and inspires us to protect heritage. We explore the importance of hidden artisans, preserving cultural identity, and keeping traditions alive through her incredible projects and journey.
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There Is Enough for Everyone is a conversation about connection, fear, and what happens when women choose abundance over competition.
I’m joined by Lori, a jewellery designer I was introduced to by someone we both know — and felt instantly connected to. We talk about her move from America to the UK, how fear shows up when you’re evolving, and why fear doesn’t always mean stop — sometimes it means grow.
We explore why women who work for themselves are often the ones opening doors, bringing someone’s name into the room, and creating space for others. This episode is about trusting that there’s enough to go around, sitting with discomfort when it comes, and taking risks instead of staying still.
It’s a reminder that growth is shared, abundance is contagious, and what goes around really does come around.
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In this episode of Connected with Iva, I’m joined by Anja Joy Bont for a conversation about what happens when life takes a turn you didn’t plan for — and how to stay with it instead of fighting it.
This conversation was inspired by an Instagram post Anja shared — her 2025 recap — where she openly talked about how things didn’t unfold the way she expected. That honesty became the starting point for a deeper discussion about trusting life when it feels uncomfortable, confusing, or simply harder than we imagined.
We talk about how much the way we see things shapes how we experience them, and how our conditioning — everything we’ve been told, taught, and absorbed —influences how we interpret challenges, success, and even ourselves. We explore the idea that many of our thoughts and reactions aren’t really us but learned responses we’ve been carrying for years.
We also speak about learning to listen to your deeper self, especially during moments when life feels challenging, uncertain, or out of your control — and what it looks like to allow life to unfold without forcing it to match a plan.
This episode isn’t about bypassing hard moments or pretending everything happens for a reason. It’s about developing a more honest relationship with life as it is, and learning how to meet challenges with awareness, trust, and a little more softness.
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My first guest of 2026 is Alicia Berkvens, a deep rest facilitator and systems microbiology PhD researcher who brings together science, rest, and the wisdom of the body.
In this episode, we explore the practice of Yoga Nidra and the powerful, life-changing effects it can have on sleep, dreams, and the nervous system. Over the past year, I have been experiencing recurring nightmares, but since starting the practice of Yoga Nidra, my dreams have shifted into a space I actually look forward to entering.
We talk about why this shift can happen — how Yoga Nidra helps the nervous system process stress, how it brings awareness closer to the subconscious mind, and how this can influence the quality of our sleep and dreams. We also talk about intention setting and why deep rest is far more than “doing nothing.”
If you’ve been struggling with sleep, stress, or an overactive mind, this conversation will resonate.
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