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LIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Breaking Free: You Are Not Responsible For Their Pain | With Esther BuerkiI was 15 years old, standing in my mother’s bedroom when she looked at me from her bed and said she wanted to commit suicide—because of me. That moment stayed with me for years. It became part of the shame I carried, the belief that I was a terrible daughter, a burden to my parents. For so long, I felt responsible for their pain.
But here’s the truth I’ve learned: I am worthy. Worthy of love. Worthy of peace. Worthy of freedom.
In this episode, I dive deep into that painful chapter of my li...
2024-09-1913 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Crewing For Tony Robbins: Unexpected Lessons | With Esther BuerkiLast week, I had the incredible opportunity to be part of the crew at Tony Robbins' "Unleash The Power Within" event in Cologne, Germany. Picture this: 13,000 people from all over the world, coming together for four days of life-changing experiences!
You won't believe the energy I felt among the 400 crew members! It was like being part of a big, loving family where everyone truly cares for one another. I've never experienced anything quite like it before!
As someone who speaks German, French, and Italian, I found myself in a unique position to help so many pe...
2024-09-1212 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Real Stories, Real Strength | With Esther BuerkiDo you ever feel like giving up on your dreams? Like maybe it's just too late, or you're not quite good enough? I’ve been there, too. But today, I want to share something that I hope will inspire you to keep going, no matter what.
In this episode, I dive deep into the power of real-life stories and how they can be a guiding light in our darkest moments. I talk about how one of my biggest inspirations, Nelson Mandela, found hope during his 27 years in prison. He discovered light in the darkness through daily journaling an...
2024-09-0510 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - The Power Of Looking Inward | With Esther BuerkiYou know those moments when life feels like an endless loop of stress, with one thing after another demanding your attention? I’ve been there. And I’m here to tell you, there’s a way out.
I’ve spent years chasing solutions in the outer world—fixing relationships, finding the “perfect” job, trying to make everyone around me happy. But no matter how much I worked on those things, something was always off, like a puzzle missing a piece.
Here’s the game-changer: The biggest transformation in my life happened when I stopped looking outside for solut...
2024-08-2212 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Shift Your Perspective | With Esther BuerkiA simple shift in perspective can completely transform how you see your life. I realized that all the fears, the “what ifs,” and the self-judgment that used to weigh me down were just my way of protecting myself. But what if, instead of fear, I chose curiosity? What if, instead of self-blame, I chose self-compassion?
This isn't just some feel-good fluff—it's real, and it’s life-changing.
For years, I’ve been carrying this fear of missing out, a feeling that I wasn't seen or heard as a child. It seeped into my adulthood, making me obsess o...
2024-08-1512 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Letting Go of The Need to Perform | With Esther BuerkiThis episode is a gentle yet powerful reminder to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the simple truth that you are enough. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands or just need a moment of peace, this conversation offers valuable insights and practical advice for embracing the beauty of just being.
Actionable Steps:
Take a few minutes today to practice stillness—whether through meditation, deep breathing, or simply sitting quietly with your thoughts.
Reflect on areas in your life where you feel pressured to perform and consider ways to ease that pressu...
2024-08-0811 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - It’s Never Too Late To Change | With Michelle Gauthier & Esther BuerkiMichelle Gauthier is a life coach who turns chaos into calm! She helps busy, overwhelmed women find peace and purpose and hosts the witty "Overwhelmed Working Woman" podcast. In 2017, a single mom to two adopted kids left a 20-year corporate career to become a life coach. Since then, she's guided hundreds of women to balance careers and home life. When not coaching, Michelle enjoys cheering at her kids' sports events, sweating it out at Burn Bootcamp, organizing for fun, online shopping, and devouring self-improvement books.
Overwhelmed Working Woman Podcast
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2024-08-0126 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Empowering Your Happiness | With Esther BuerkiOn a scale of 1 to 10, how happy are you right now? Is it a 3, a 5, or maybe even a minus 10? Let's talk about how you can elevate that number!
When I wake up, I'm usually at a 5. But as soon as I start my morning rituals—exercise, listening to an inspirational podcast, meditation, and journaling—I quickly rise to a 7 or 8. These simple activities have a profound impact on my happiness level.
Have you ever thought about introducing such rituals into your morning routine?
Your happiness doesn't depend on the outer world. Sure, great...
2024-07-2511 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - From Tragedy To Holistic Triumph | With Anthony Hartcher & Esther BuerkiAnthony Hartcher is an international speaker and trusted authority in the realm of Holistic Health consulting, mental health advisory, clinical nutrition, and holistic health podcasting. With his comprehensive knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, Anthony has been transforming lives across the globe.
His expertise spans a broad spectrum, from sleep and mental health to nutrition and lifestyle medicine. As a holistic health consultant, he doesn't just advise; he revolutionizes habits, empowering individuals to achieve superior health and overall well-being.
Anthony's academic credentials are equally impressive. He holds three bachelor’s degrees in Nutrition, Complementary Medicine, and Chemical En...
2024-07-1831 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Paying Attention To Yourself | With Gisela Rocha & Esther BuerkiGisela Rocha, with over three decades of international experience in choreography and directing across America, Europe, Asia, and Brazil, has transitioned her focus to becoming a body-mind mentor, therapist, and energy healer. Through her personalized movement method, she inspires individuals and groups to connect with themselves on a profound level, enhancing their energy flow. Specializing in training teachers, Gisela guides them towards inner harmony and self-empowerment, and she invites everyone to a universal journey of self-love and growth.
http://www.movementforlife.ch/
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self...
2024-06-2029 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Overwriting Your Inner Critic | With Esther BuerkiEver feel like your inner critic is holding you back? You're not alone. This episode is all about tackling that pesky voice in our heads and turning self-doubt into unshakeable self-confidence.
I’ll share my personal journey from being a shy, self-doubting person to someone who has learned to embrace self-love and confidence.
Here’s a sneak peek of what you'll learn in this episode:
Identifying and challenging your inner critic: Learn how to recognize that critical voice and start questioning its validity.
Practical steps to replace negative thoughts: Discover actionable techni...
2024-06-1313 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Transforming Fear Into Strength | With Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I open up about my journey of learning to listen to myself—a journey that began in a childhood filled with silence and fear. Growing up, I lacked the self-confidence and inner strength that so many others seemed to possess effortlessly. My parents, burdened by their own uncertainties, couldn't provide the reassurance and support I needed. This cycle of insecurity stretched back generations, leaving me feeling isolated and unsure of my worth.
But today, I want to share how I've been breaking free from those old patterns.
I'll take you through my exp...
2024-06-0613 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - When Old Triggers Resurface | With Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I’m sharing a raw and real story from my life that I think many of you will resonate with. It’s all about those old emotional triggers that catch us off guard and how we can deal with them.
Picture this: My son, overwhelmed with school stress, started talking to me in a toneless voice. It was like a switch flipped, and suddenly, I was back in my childhood, hearing my mother’s voice the same way. It was a powerful reminder of how the past can sneak into our present.
In this...
2024-05-3011 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs | With Esther BuerkiFor many years, I believed that happiness and positive vibrations came from external events—like being chosen for an important task at work or receiving praise. But I've learned that relying on these external sources can lead to a rollercoaster of emotions. One negative comment or a stressful day could easily bring me down.
In this episode, I share my personal journey of discovering how to maintain a positive state from within, regardless of external circumstances. I talk about the challenges of dealing with negative feedback, health issues, and everyday stresses from family and work. More importantly, I...
2024-05-2314 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Finding Your True Self | With Esther BuerkiToday, I invite you to join me on a meaningful exploration of authenticity, a topic that resonates deeply within each of us. Have you ever yearned to express yourself more authentically? I certainly have. My personal journey has been one of self-discovery, enriched by practices such as meditation, journaling, and the sincere acknowledgment of my emotions and thoughts.
Throughout this voyage, I've delved into the depths of self-awareness, embraced honesty and vulnerability, and cultivated empathy—qualities that bring us closer to our true selves. Yet, amidst this transformative journey, I've encountered two formidable challenges: acceptance and mindfulness.
...
2024-04-1811 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - The Art of Slowing Down | With Esther BuerkiPatience isn't exactly my forte. It's currently my biggest hurdle. You see, I'm navigating life with a broken right shoulder and an injured left thumb, which has left me feeling quite handicapped in the realm of everyday tasks.
But amidst the challenges, I've come to realize that sometimes the topics we revisit are the ones we need to explore the most. Often, what we share with others serves as a healing balm for ourselves. It's a beautiful cycle of self-discovery and connection.
Reflecting on my impatience, I traced its roots back to my childhood. The ec...
2024-04-1111 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Celebrating Daily Your Small Wins | With Kevin Bees & Esther BuerkiKevin Bees is Australia’s leading Profit Maximization Expert. With over two decades of experience as a senior leader, financial strategist and international speaker, Kevin quickly improves business profit, cash flow and net worth. His clients enjoy the benefits of his mastery in human behavior and change to make lasting differences in the performance of them, their teams, and their organization.
Kevin has been trusted by Tony Robbins to speak at several of his events, and to coach his top-level clients. He has made it a mission to learn from the world’s best in human performance and business, and he sh...
2024-04-0433 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Embracing Life’s Rollercoaster | With Esther BuerkiLet's talk about challenges. Yes, those pesky hurdles that sometimes feel like they're determined to knock us down. Recently, I've had my fair share with a broken shoulder and a broken thumb, making simple tasks seem like mountainous endeavors. But you know what? Every challenge is an opportunity in disguise.
Instead of dwelling on the setbacks, I've embraced this time as a chance to slow down, reflect, and connect with the beauty around me. Despite the physical limitations, I found solace in nature and the simple joys of life.
And speaking of embracing, I had a...
2024-03-2811 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - How To Manifest Abundance | With Nadine Bdil & Esther Buerki (Replay)Nadine Bdil is a serial entrepreneur, 5-times Startup-Award winner, international speaker, author, coach, and founder of inspireworks.ch. She lives in Switzerland with her family of three kids. She’s also a mentor at Bob Proctor’s Proctor Gallagher Institute. In her programs called Thinking Into Results and The Money EQ Mastery she inspires people who decide to grow. With her loving approach, she helps people to awaken the best in themselves. We talk about how she lost all her money, how she re-started again, learned about gratitude and how to manifest abundance.
https://www.inspireworks.ch
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT...
2024-03-2135 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR210. Living Without Fear - Setting Boundaries With Your Loves Ones | With Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I open up about a challenging conversation I recently had with my 89-year-old father. It was a difficult discussion that stirred up a whirlwind of emotions within me. But amidst the turmoil, I've realized the importance of establishing healthy boundaries and prioritizing my mental well-being.
Navigating the complexities of family dynamics is no easy feat. Yet, with each experience, I find myself learning and growing. I am immensely grateful to have all of you alongside me on this journey. Together, we're breaking free from old patterns, healing past wounds, and fostering healthier relationships.
Here's to embracing our...
2024-03-1411 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Find Your Resources | With Manu Khullar & Esther BuerkiManu Khullar is an Integrative Mental Health Specialist and humanitarian, transforming lives through a holistic blend of mind, body, and nutrition. Overcoming personal adversities, he champions preventive care and tailors wellness paths with compassion. His unique two-phase model facilitates healing and empowerment. With 30+ years in corporate and certifications from global experts, Manu's mission is to guide individuals toward achieving their full potential, making a profound community impact.
https://www.givelifetolife.com
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch
📕 Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to Amazon 👉 search for Esther Buerki 👉 find INSPIRED JOURNEYS
Are you in Switzerland...
2024-03-0729 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Finding Peace Beyond Chaos | With Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I peel back the layers of my own experiences, revealing a truth that took me years to realize: the importance of looking inward, rather than constantly seeking validation from the outside world.
For so long, I found myself caught up in the whirlwind of external expectations, focusing solely on what I could see and touch. But as life unfolded, I began to understand the immense power that comes from turning inward, from truly listening to the whispers of my own heart.
I share candidly about the moments of resistance, the struggles to br...
2024-02-2911 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Embrace Your Inner Elephant | With Kathrin Rebsamen & Esther BuerkiKathrin Rebsamen, a seasoned communication professional with 20+ years of experience, champions the art of embodied communication. Rooted in the belief that feelings need a language, she guides individuals to reconnect with their bodies for authentic communication. Having worked globally in Paris, Berlin, Geneva, London, and Zurich, Kathrin excelled in communication roles for renowned brands like Calvin Klein, Peugeot, and Swiss Films. Transitioning to coaching, she integrates practices like Circling and Surrendered Leadership, emphasizing embodiment work in communication. As a Systemic Business Coach, Kathrin encourages clients to explore authentic connections and purposeful communication, bridging the corporate world with embodied presence.
2024-02-2129 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Owning Your Worth | With Esther BuerkiLet's delve into a question that often lingers in our minds: How worthy do you feel? On a scale of 1 to 10, where do you stand?
Ten years ago, I struggled with this question, often rating myself low. But through self-discovery, I've learned that prioritizing my needs isn't selfish; it's necessary.
Do you ever feel unworthy? I've been there, and I still am sometimes. But it's vital to show yourself compassion - to give yourself that hug and affirm your worth.
It might feel awkward at first, but don't give up. Keep listening to i...
2024-02-1511 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Observe Your Thougths | With Vincent Dowd & Esther BuerkiVincent Dowd is a Professional Speaker and Masterful Storyteller, who captives audiences globally. Specializing in Conscious Communication, he guides influencers and thought leaders in impactful and ethical speaking, covering Storytelling, Stage Dynamics, Audience Engagement, and Ethical Persuasion. Vincent's multi-disciplinary approach incorporates Rapport Building, NLP, and more, empowering entrepreneurs to refine spoken language. Having trained 350,000+ students from 40 countries, Vincent's mission is to elevate conscious communication skills, amplifying impact and influence for Coaches, Entrepreneurs, and Thought Leaders.
https://speak2monetize.com
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biog...
2024-02-0835 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Cultivating A Growth Mindset | With Esther BuerkiIn this heartfelt discussion, we reflect on the type of mindset we carry—whether it's one of growth or if we unknowingly impose limits on ourselves. Drawing from a personal story about my father's realization, we'll unravel the nuances of our beliefs and how they shape our lives.
Have you ever caught yourself saying, "It's difficult"? Let's challenge that narrative together by taking a moment to identify areas where we feel stuck and reevaluate the language we use.
I'll also share a personal struggle from my past and how I transformed my mindset, proving that pos...
2024-02-0111 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Healing Through Assault | With Teri Leigh & Esther BuerkiTeri Leigh is a Mindfulness Coach with over 20 years of experience in yoga. She helps people navigate tough times like divorce, job changes, health issues, or loss by guiding them with mindfulness. She sees these challenges as chances to grow into a better version of yourself, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly – not easy, but amazing!
TeriLeigh is like a wise friend who can shift your perspective, help you deal with stress, and calm your busy mind. Whether you're going through big changes, she's there to help you make the best of it.
She's ta...
2024-01-2527 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - The Power Of Presence | With Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I share the heart-touching experience that unfolded on the second day of the new year—my father's 89th birthday. It began with a call from my father, his voice filled with concern for my mother, who hadn't eaten or gotten out of bed the entire day. Despite his hesitation, I insisted on coming over, ready to cook and lend a helping hand. As I rushed to their home that morning, another call revealed a more alarming situation—my mother had fainted. With my father's strength waning, I felt helpless during the drive, hoping he'd receive the help...
2024-01-1811 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Loving Yourself | With Ekaterina Kamenskaya & Esther BuerkiEkaterina Kamenskaya has a PhD and was a successful Lead Engineer at Google in the recent past. In addition to her job, she led the company's education and Diversity & Inclusion communities. She taught hard and soft skills courses for Googlers, such as Search Inside Yourself.
Ekaterina is also a certified coach and conscious dance teacher and has explored many modalities of personal development and psychology. Today, she helps to increase well-being and fulfilment through online and in-person workshops in Switzerland and worldwide. She creates space and tools for deep self-awareness, authentic connection, and creative self-expression. She is...
2024-01-1133 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR200. Living Without Fear - Transforming Negative Vibes | With Esther BuerkiThis podcast episode captures the essence of a week spent teaching skiing to a group of vibrant 10 and 11-year-olds – a week filled with highs, unexpected lows, and valuable reflections.
Amidst the picturesque mountains, the joy of skiing, and the connection with nature, I found myself entangled in unexpected gossip among colleagues. It stirred old feelings of unworthiness and shame, echoing the past voices that haunted me. However, in the face of negativity, I discovered a reservoir of strength within.
Highlights from the Episode:
Overcoming the sting of betrayal on the slopes.
Navigating the thin line between joy and sorrow.
Empowering my...
2024-01-0412 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Discover Your Unique Gifts | With Robin Parr & Esther BuerkiRobin Parr is a Master Energy healer and Medical Intuitive. She helps creative entrepreneurs make tons of money with fun and ease by pinpointing and shifting the root causes of their money blocks. As a medical intuitive, she is able to scan bodies to uncover physical imbalances and works with clients to create unconditional health. She taught Bikram Yoga for ten years and has a deep connection to health and bodies, but always coupled with a great sense of humor.
Robin is a mother to an 11-year-old son, and has been living in Amsterdam for over 20 years. ...
2023-12-2828 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Rewriting My Shame Story | With Esther BuerkiIn a recent experience, I found myself caught in a moment of unexpected shame during a webinar with my mentor, Michelle Masters. As I tuned in with my ear pods, an unusual sound, resembling a roaring tiger, disrupted the serene atmosphere. What transpired next led me to question the roots of my shame and explore a journey of self-discovery.
The incident sparked a series of reflections on why moments of vulnerability trigger such intense emotions in me. I discovered a pattern rooted in my childhood, where my authentic self was met with laughter and dismissal by my...
2023-12-2111 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Reclaim Your Confidence | With Angie Read & Esther BuerkiAngie Read is a two-time stroke survivor, author, motivational speaker, and life coach focused on helping female stroke survivors reclaim their confidence and move forward with purpose following their strokes. Her books "Invisible Scars: Stroke Survival, Recovery, and the Unexpected Mental Health Fallout”, "Identity Crisis: You Are Not Your Career", and "Mental Health Hacks: 10 Easy Hacks to Help Manage Anxiety and Depression", give stroke survivors hope and inspiration that they can rise again after the mental and emotional impact of a stroke – the same way she did six years ago at the age of 46 after 25 successful years as a publ...
2023-12-1429 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - A Year With Dad | With Esther BuerkiI open up about a profound transformation in my relationship with my father. It's been a year since "Living Without Fear" was published, and the fears that gripped me before sharing our tumultuous bond took an unexpected turn.
At 89, my father handed me his memoirs, revealing insecurities he'd never shared. The authoritarian figure I knew unraveled, and a vulnerable soul emerged.
I share this because we all have someone who challenges us—a father, a boss, a friend. Look beyond the facade; there's often a scared child within. Have you encountered someone who cuts you of...
2023-12-0714 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Healing Your Inner Child | With Lisa Haysmer & Esther BuerkiLisa Haysmer has dedicated more than 24 years to her career as a psychotherapist and has recently broadened her role to become a Spiritual Empowerment Coach. Driven significantly by her personal spiritual healing journey, her mission is to assist individuals in delving into a compassionate understanding of 'why they are the way they are.' This journey enables them to uncover their unique spiritual connection, heal their self-perception, and thrive in their lives.
https://www.facebook.com/LisaHaysmerTherapy
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self...
2023-11-3028 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Stop The Negative Voices | With Esther BuerkiIn this deeply personal episode, I invite you to join me on a profound journey of self-discovery, where I reflect on the struggles of my younger self—the one who often felt unseen and misunderstood. We'll explore the transformative power of various sources, from philosophy to self-help books, as I sought to understand and accept myself.
Early on, influential works like Martin Buber's "I and Thou" and Thomas Anthony Harris's "I’m OK – You’re OK" played a crucial role in shaping my perspective. However, it was therapy that truly became a lifeline, helping me navigate the challeng...
2023-11-2313 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Be Aware of Your Precious Time | With Martina Maya & Esther BuerkiA few years ago, Martina Maya underwent a life-changing experience. The consequences of her emotionally avoidant mother and a toxic marriage led to many years of suffering and confusion. Through hypnotherapy, she has gained a profound understanding of the importance of healing her deep pain. In the process, she discovered immense motivation to guide people through their healing journeys. That’s why she decided to become a certified Cognitive Behavioral Hypnotherapist. Martina is deeply passionate to initiate positive changes and helping her clients in recognizing their hidden capabilities and unique knowledge through the power of hypnosis.
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2023-11-2225 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Healing the Parent-Child Connection | With Esther BuerkiIn this deeply personal and heartfelt episode, I share my own journey of healing and transformation in the complex realm of parent-child relationships. We delve into the raw emotions, from teenage resentment to the path of forgiveness and love.
I open up about my experiences with parents who struggled to provide the support and understanding I craved as a young person. Discover how I transitioned from a place of feeling unloved and unappreciated to finding deep compassion and connection with my mom and dad.
Through my story, you'll learn two vital steps that have been...
2023-11-0913 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Practicing Authentic Communication | With Dianne Goodrick & Esther BuerkiDianne Goodrick is an English and German Language Specialist, originally from New Zealand living in Switzerland, who is on a mission to share mindful communication techniques that promote well-being and healthy relationships. She believes that by practicing mindfulness, we can cultivate a deeper sense of awareness, compassion, and connection in our lives. She invites women and men on this journey towards greater mindfulness and well-being through authentic communication.
http://articulateit.ch
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): http://www.livingwithoutfear.ch
📕 Buy INSPIRED JOURNEYS (Amazon Bestseller): Go to A...
2023-11-0228 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR190. Living Without Fear - Breaking the Negative Thought Spiral | With Esther BuerkiA few years back, I was just like many of you, struggling with my emotional side. It felt like everything triggered me, and I couldn't even distinguish my own emotions from others'. I often found myself overwhelmed.
Then, something incredible happened. I met a coach who had learned from the great Tony Robbins and claimed he could control his emotions. At first, I was skeptical, but in our coaching sessions, I discovered it was indeed possible.
One of the first techniques he shared with me was simple yet powerful: change your physical position when you feel down. If you're sitting, s...
2023-10-2613 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - From Darkness To Color | With Isa Dor & Esther BuerkiIsa Dor is a remarkable abstract artist whose work transcends boundaries and resonates deeply with the human spirit. Isa's ethereal art has graced exhibitions in Belgium, France, and earned her recognition, including the second prize at the Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival 2023. Her vivid colors and dreamy landscapes transport you to a world of wonder and imagination.
But Isa's art goes beyond the canvas; it's a reflection of her journey—a journey of resilience, renewal, and honesty. She candidly shared her battles with PTSD, postnatal depression, and burnout, and how these challenges fueled her creativity. Her mixed me...
2023-10-1928 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Embracing Rejection | Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I dive deep into my third attempt at securing a writer's contribution, and the result was the same - rejection. But instead of letting it crush me, I chose to see it as an opportunity for growth. I realized that self-worth isn't defined by external validation, and it's a message I want to share with all of you.
Here's a sneak peek of what you'll discover in this episode:
- How to transform disappointment into creative freedom.
- The power of positive self-talk and self-compassion.
- Embracing authenticity...
2023-10-1213 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Never Giving Up | With Mariana Stangl & Esther BuerkiBorn in Romania, Mariana Stangl has traveled and lived in several countries, including Italy, the UK, and now Switzerland, for over ten years. Since she was a young woman, she has always felt an inner calling to become a teacher. Life, however, took its course, and she tried on different hats, but she never truly found her place in any job. Her passion for teaching never diminished. In her late 30s, after experiencing an awakening process, she felt reconnected to her calling and became a Life Coach. Her mission is to bring awareness and healing to the world and...
2023-10-0526 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Breaking Free From Worries | Esther BuerkiI want to share something deeply personal with you. It's about worries, something that has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
In this podcast episode I delve into my own experiences and struggles with worry. I come from a family that has always been prone to worrying, and I've noticed that this trait continues to persist even as my parents have grown older. Sometimes, I catch myself succumbing to worries about the future, especially when it concerns my sons and their paths ahead.
If you're like me, you...
2023-09-2812 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Nurturing A Growth Mindset | Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I share a deeply personal and inspiring story with you: coaching my son to exam success.
Picture this: My 17-year-old son was faced with a daunting challenge - a final oral exam in a foreign language, and the clock was ticking with just one week to go. To make matters even more challenging, he hadn't even started reading the two required books. This was a real test of his abilities, and I knew him well enough to understand that he was a slow reader who had never been an avid bookworm.
This...
2023-09-2111 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Healing Inner Wounds | Esther BuerkiIn this episode, I take you on a journey through my personal experiences, sharing how doubts have been a constant presence in my life. From childhood insecurities to moments of doubt in adulthood, I open up about the struggles we all face.
Key Takeaways:
- Discover how I've learned to recognize and understand the root causes of my self-doubt.
- Learn the powerful technique I use for self-soothing and healing my inner self.
- Find out why journaling has been a transformative tool in my...
2023-09-1413 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Building Trust Within | Esther BuerkiAre you ready to dive into the profound world of self-trust? In this episode, I open up about my personal struggles with self-trust and the transformative journey that led me from self-doubt to embracing the power of intuition. Join me as I explore the raw and unfiltered experiences that have shaped my path towards authenticity.
From candid reflections on the impact of upbringing to unveiling strategies for conquering insecurities, especially in social settings, this episode weaves together relatable stories that resonate with anyone who has faced challenges with their own self-esteem challenges.
But that's not...
2023-09-0710 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - From Doubt To Win: My Path | Esther BuerkiJoin me in this episode as I share an inspiring journey from a recent swimming race that goes beyond the physical. Swimming isn't just about the strokes; it's a powerful tool for my mental well-being, allowing me to enter a state of flow and release tension.
In this narrative of self-discovery, I dive into the experience of participating in a 3k and 5k open water race alongside competitors much younger than me. The challenge wasn't just the distance; it was about facing my doubts and embracing who I am.
Key points covered:
The transformational...
2023-08-3113 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear - Conquering Self-Doubt | Esther BuerkiAre you also a person who believes that self-doubts are so difficult to get rid of? You’re in the best company because I’m like you.
For years, I’ve worked so hard on my self-esteem, and I couldn’t believe that my self-doubts kept coming back. I’d wish I could eliminate them forever.
The longer I’m on this journey of self-discovery, I realize that it’s not possible to say goodbye to self-doubts and our inner critical voices. They pop up whenever we start a new project and when we try to do something...
2023-08-2412 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR180. Living Without Fear - Transforming Challenging Relationships | Esther BuerkiEmbark on a heartfelt journey with me, as I delve into the intricate layers of the mother-daughter connection. In this episode, I open up about the ongoing triggers I experience with my 88-year-old mother, igniting a quest for inner peace within our relationship. Amidst her tendency to be self-centered in conversations, I reflect on our shared love for plants and the beauty of nature that she introduced me to.
Amidst the challenges, I share my deep desire for unconditional love from my mother and my struggle to offer the same in return. Through my vulnerable storytelling, I reveal the complexities...
2023-08-1712 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR179. Living Without Fear - How To Navigate Negativity | Esther BuerkiI often wonder why it isn’t easier and simpler to override our mindset and exchange it with 100 percent positive vibes. We need a certain amount of skepticism to protect us from danger. Of course. But why do we encounter a lot of negatively talking people? And they are everywhere.
If we don’t have parents who haven’t worked on themselves and who have done the same things as their parents and their grandparents, we often find ourselves in negatively polarized families. Does this sound familiar to you?
It needs constant work, it needs constant different thinking than the default...
2023-08-1026 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR178. Living Without Fear & Sticking To Your Passion | With Robin Allen & Esther BuerkiRobin Allen has worked as a full-time, senior-level consultant in marketing, communications and public relations for Fortune 500 and high-tech companies. She is a freelance writer from Atlanta (GA) and has written 50+ articles for national and print publications. Her recent articles have appeared in Hope for Women and Flourish magazines. Robin is a multi-published author of women’s fiction and romantic suspense. Her novels include “Hidden Memories”, “The Promise”, “Breeze”, “The Best Thing Yet”, “If I Were Your Woman” and “The Starters: Unexpected”. Her current novel is “It’s Complicated: A Novel”.
https://www.robinallenbooks.com/
BOOKS:
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2023-08-0326 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR177. Living Without Fear - How Not To Take Things Personally | Esther BuerkiIf you think you’re too old to learn how not to take things too personally, you’re totally wrong. I always thought as a sensitive person, as an empath you have to live with this constant challenge that you don’t know whether you’re wrong or whether it’s someone else’s fault. But this isn’t true. You can learn it at 40, 50, or 60, and it’s still so helpful when you get to the point.
In this episode, I go back to my childhood in order to explain to you where this challenge comes from, and I hope you will see...
2023-07-2710 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR176. Living Without Fear - Dealing With Sudden Incidents | Esther BuerkiSo many things can happen in only one week. My 88-year-old father was at the hospital for the very first time and I couldn’t believe how much this changed him. Before, he was cristal-clear mentally. But on the third day, he started talking weird things. And I knew we needed to get him out of that surrounding as quickly as possible what we did. Now, he’s recovering at home.
And then, suddenly my eyesight was blurry and still is. But this is a great reminder for myself and maybe for you as well not to take things for gran...
2023-07-2008 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR175. Living Without Fear & Being Kind and Joyful | With Emilie Pralong & Esther BuerkiEmilie Pralong is one of the 31 authors of the Amazon bestseller “Inspired Journeys” and the founder of RADAR RP. She has built a range of competences on top of her brevet in public relations and her two specializations in strategic writing and social media. She started her career at the Brain Mind Institute of the EPFL, followed by the The National Centre of Competence in Research SYNAPSY focused on bringing neuroscience and psychiatry together. In 2012, she joined a Lausanne-based public relations agency with a strong desire to support meaningful projects in the fields of science and health. Seven years later she...
2023-07-1329 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR174. Living Without Fear & Why Others Hurt Us | Esther BuerkiHurt people hurt others. That’s for sure. But how do you react when someone hurts you? In today’s episode, I share my own challenges I have with someone who keeps on saying negative things about me for years. It’s my swimming trainer. And if you know me a bit you know how much I love swimming and that I also love spending time with my colleagues from the swimming club.
How do you react to constant negativity? It’s not always easy and I’ve been feeling frustrated so many times because I know this kind of people so...
2023-07-0609 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR173. Living Without Fear & Miracles Can Happen | With Reham Eid & Esther BuerkiReham Eid is an Egyptian Photographer, Marketing Entrepreneur, and mother of two daughters living in Switzerland. She began her career in the pharmaceutical industry and excelled as a marketeer. Almost 20 years later, she earned a degree from the New York Institute of Photography, opened her studio and was nominated at the internationally acclaimed Fine Art Photography Award. She works as a certified trainer for Portrait Photography with Swiss Photo Club, where she is also a member of their Award jury. Reham even started a Photography Club at her daughters’ International School Basel. Since last year, she does marketing consultancy for an...
2023-06-2920 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR172. Living Without Fear & We Are Here To Play Not To Win | Esther BuerkiAre you sometimes stressing through your day and you only pray that this day will end soon? Or do you sometimes do something with the sole thought that you can cross it off your to-do list? I’m with you. I’m like you. Do you know what we miss when we function this way? We miss ourselves, our time, our day and even our life. Yes, this might be a great reminder for you. I needed to hear this a few days ago, and that’s why I’m handing it over to you.
When you think back, did your pare...
2023-06-2210 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR171. Living Without Fear & Connecting To Yourself | With Stephanie Engeli & Esther BuerkiStephanie Cristina Engeli is a dedicated Feminine Embodiment Teacher, Mentor and Healer. She has guided countless women on their journey to their feminine essence. Her deepest desire is to invite women back into their bodies, reclaiming their innate power and living from the womb and heart. Stephanie combines embodiment, sensual dance as well as Tao-Tantric practices. She is a trained ThetaHealer® and provides women a safe space so that they can open to their deepest fears, past trauma and limiting patterns, and help them live a life of liberation, joy and fulfillment.
https://www.stephaniecristinaengeli.com/
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2023-06-1531 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR170. Living Without Fear & Visualizing Your Best Life | With Esther BuerkiDo you feel stuck at the moment? Do you need a change? Do you wish a very valuable input on how to change your thoughts, feelings, and your life?
Don’t expect something grandiose, and be aware that the most difficult thing to change something lies in the tiny, tiny details. And what it also needs is consistency.
But the thing I’ll be explaining to you doesn’t require a lot of time and a lot of effort. You can do it in three minutes or even less. But you need to do it on your own. You cannot wait un...
2023-06-0811 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Making The Most Of Everything | With Analía Lazzari & Esther BuerkiAnalía Lazzari is a Zurich based interiors photographer and stylist, raised in Patagonia, on the shores of the Southern Atlantic Ocean. In 2001, she moved to Australia for love and things got busy. Raising children, working at Sydney Uni, studying Law… she found an escape in her design books and began styling and shooting friends’ homes for fun. In Switzerland, she turned her passion for design into a career and founded Spaces for Life Interiors. Her work can be found in famous magazines like Das Ideale Heim, Raum & Wohnen, and other printed and digital publications.
https://www.space...
2023-06-0126 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & How To Become More Consistent | With Esther BuerkiIf I could, I would love to send you a huge package containing happiness and success. But it’s not so easy with those things. Happiness and success probably mean something totally different in your life. I always thought I’d be happy and feel successful when I have a lot of money and I’d be known by a lot of people. But my perception has totally changed. Today, I’m happy when I can swim or sit in my garden and caress my cats who are lying next to me. Or when I can touch someone’s heart as I...
2023-05-2510 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Finding Gratitude | With Anna Stando & Esther BuerkiAnna Stando is an Expert in Gratitude, Appreciation at Work and Inclusive Leadership. She has ten years of international experience in training, facilitation and moderation and she is a frequent podcast guest and motivational speaker on the topics of inclusive leadership, diversity and inclusion, gratitude and resilience. Anna is also the Creator of ‘My Gratitude Challenge’, 28-day program that helps you to improve your general wellbeing, build resilience and find joy in unexpected places.
https://mygratitudechallenge.com/
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-Help Book): http://www.livingwithoutfear...
2023-05-1830 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Making Peace With Your Mother | With Esther BuerkiHow much do you love your mother? A lot? A bit? Or not at all? If you had asked me this question when I was in my 30s, I would have responded with the last, “not at all”. And only recently, while working on my inner wounded child, I started loving my mother a bit. It was a tiny step in a good direction because I felt relieved with myself. I had less self-hatred. I felt more at peace. But from time to time, those negative feelings towards my mother kept coming back - although I wanted to banish them...
2023-05-1112 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Working On Your Emotional Home | With Esther BuerkiEmotional home? Yes, emotional home! You might have many feelings but some keep on coming back again and again. And often, they aren’t the most pleasant, and you’d rather like them to stay away from you.
Fear has been my predominant one, and I worked on it the most in the past years. Therefore, I called my book and podcast “Living Without Fear”.
But hopelessness visited me in the past weeks because I was diving deep into the life of my 88-year-old father because of his memoirs.
Why so and how you can wor...
2023-05-0410 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Forgive And Be At Peace | With Esther BuerkiI haven’t planned to talk about forgiveness because this word reminds me first and foremost of my childhood and my negative experiences with the church. But sometimes, things go differently than planned, and I’m very glad it did. You might know that I love using topics that are at the same time the challenges of my daily life, and I had some major ones in my role as a parent. But don’t stop reading or listening now because you’re not a parent. The challenges I had and the way I found peace with them aren’t only hel...
2023-04-2710 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Making Your Dreams Come True | With Esther BuerkiUntil ten years ago, I was always jealous when someone told me that their dream came true. They were working now exactly what they were dreaming of many years ago. Do you know what I’m talking about? It’s this tiny reminder that someone did things differently or the right way so that they are now so happy with their actual work. Back then, I never believed that I could make my dreams come true. Never, ever, honestly, and I always believed that I was already much too old to do it: writing my story about my fears and...
2023-04-2011 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Nurture Yourself With Self-Love | With Esther BuerkiMany years ago, I hated people who were talking about self-love. Why? Because all those people were shining, successful, and happy people, and I was struggling a lot with not feeling good enough. I hated my parents because they couldn’t provide me with a good portion of self-confidence. I felt desperate but I wanted to be like those people who knew that recipe to practice self-love. Self-love was so far away from me back then. Today, I became one of those people who think self-love is such an important topic. But I don’t want to let you down...
2023-04-1312 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Stop Comparing Yourself To Others | With Esther BuerkiIf you compare yourself to others, how does it feel most of the time?
It feels awful. The other day, I suddenly felt it again. I absolutely dislike this feeling. And even more, I cannot stand the thoughts that are running in my head - back and forth, and I know from the rest of my life: after a period like this, it takes a lot of time to get back to my self-confidence.
Because once I started with a certain area of my life, my negative feelings toward myself spill over to all other a...
2023-04-0609 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR160. Living Without Fear & Never Give Up | With Pragati Siddhanti & Esther BuerkiPragati Siddhanti is a technology leader, a lecturer and the founder of a digital platform called My Swiss Story. She is a Computer Science Engineer and has a master’s in business and Information Systems. She has been in the tech industry for the last 17 years and had created My Swiss Story as a creative outlet when she moved to Switzerland seven years ago. Over the years, her platform has helped expats navigate life in Switzerland with ease as well as help women gain visibility. She lives in the beautiful city of Basel with her husband and her 12-year-old daughter.
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2023-03-3035 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Discover Your Limiting Beliefs | With Esther BuerkiHave you ever found yourself holding back from pursuing your dreams or taking a leap of faith because of the beliefs you hold about yourself and the world around you? These limiting beliefs can act as mental barriers that prevent us from realizing our full potential, and achieving our goals. Limiting beliefs can come in many forms, such as "I'm not good enough," "I don't have the skills or resources to succeed," or "I'm too old/young to try something new." These beliefs often stem from past experiences or negative self-talk and can keep us stuck in a cycle...
2023-03-2310 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Simplifying Your Life | With Sara Mobarhandfard & Esther BuerkiSara Mobarhanfard is a business coach & strategist for aspiring entrepreneurs. She has a background in industrial engineering & supply chain management. She spent her first 10 years of career in the corporate world, but always dreamt of running her own business. Finally, she quit her job and started her sustainable fashion brand.
Later on, she found her real passion in simplifying entrepreneurship for employees who want to grow successful businesses on the side of their full-time jobs. She helps them find courage and clarity to become the business owners they want to be.
https://narosibcoaching.com
2023-03-1633 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Learning To Be More Present | With Esther BuerkiToday, I will share with you a very precious and touching moment I had in the early morning with my cat. I have to confess that I feel a bit ashamed of talking about my feelings toward my cats. Is it because in the past, I tried to be as intellectual as possible? Feelings were not allowed in my articles for newspapers. I had to be as critical as only possible. But this morning was such an essential time on my journey to more self-awareness and happiness that I had to make it the topic of my new episode...
2023-03-0908 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Improving Your Self-Worth | With Esther BuerkiHow is your life compared to a few years or a decade ago? How do you feel about yourself? Do you often think about how you could improve your self-worth so that you can do more things you’d love to do but you’re afraid of? I’ve been asking myself this question for years and years. I wondered what other people who were thriving in life were doing differently. Why couldn’t I be like them? In this episode, I try to explain what was the determining moment in my life that changed the way I was looking...
2023-03-0211 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Asking Great Questions | With Esther BuerkiYou probably ask yourself sometimes: Why isn’t my life easier? I asked myself this question so often when I felt desperate and when I saw myself as a failure. I didn’t realize at that time that this wasn’t a good question. I didn’t see that this question didn’t bring me any further or helped me to come out of my miserable state and my desperate feelings.
I also heard coaches saying: If you don’t ask yourself intelligent questions, you won’t get any great results. So, what are the good questions to ask to rece...
2023-02-2312 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Being Patient With Healing | With Anisa Zafar & Esther BuerkiAnisa Zafar is one of the 31 authors of the Amazon bestseller “Inspired Journeys”. She was born in Iran where she lived for the first 17 years of her life and where she studied fine art. Later, she moved to Europe and obtained her Bachelor’s degree along with a Masters in Chemical Engineering. She began a practice of meditation with Deepak Chopra and studied Heart Math in the US. Today, she teaches meditation and intuitive painting in her business, TreeOfLife. Using spiritual practices and coaching techniques, her participants enjoy meditation, relaxation, and a process of creation that allows self-healing and inner...
2023-02-1626 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Not Sticking To Relationships To Feel Worthy | With Esther BuerkiThis podcast episode is a very honest confession about my relationships with men. When I look back at my younger self, I see a woman who is constantly seeking worth and feeling worthy so that she could override her feelings of not being good enough. Does this sound familiar to you?
I also see this young lady who is very attractive to men and who enjoys being in the spotlight but inside herself, and this always came up when she was single or totally on her own for a while, there was a lot of unworthiness and...
2023-02-0912 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & How To Handle Your Expectations | With Esther BuerkiThis is a very special episode because it was inspired by a person I love very dearly and I’m so grateful to call him my younger son. His challenges are so familiar to me, and I’m so glad that I have learned so much in the last few years so that I can assist him now. This important topic, expectations, is such a huge thing, and how you handle your expectations determines a lot of how you feel and think about yourself and how you manage your life - whether you feel you are successful or whether you...
2023-02-0212 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Stop Suffering! Try This | With Esther BuerkiDo you have an instant tool in your toolbox that helps you to stop suffering? If you haven’t, you need to listen to this episode as soon as possible. Since I’ve heard it from my coach, I apply it to all kinds of situations and it always works. Life is too short to suffer too long. I wished I would have had more tools 20 or 30 years ago to stop suffering. But either, I wasn’t open enough to hear those messages, or either, I didn’t understand them, or my suffering wasn’t big enough, it took me a long...
2023-01-2610 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR150. Living Without Fear & Ambiguous Feelings on Mum’s Birthday | With Esther BuerkiI expected myself to be so happy and joyful for my mother who is celebrating her 88th birthday. But I felt angry. Why on earth? Why exactly now my mum’s birthday is triggering me so much? I feel that mentally I’m in such a good place. But it doesn’t bring me any further when I’m searching for the exact reason why now. So, I decided to go with my feelings, dig deeper, and find out more about myself and the triggers. And this is all this episode is about - and presented in a very honest and raw m...
2023-01-1907 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & You Can Do Anything | With Fiona Nicholls & Esther BuerkiFiona Nicholls is one of the 31 authors of the Amazon bestseller “Inspired Journeys” and the founder of Swiss Toniq, a young brand of chemical-free skincare products that only use clinically tested raw ingredients. Fiona’s massive success with Swiss Toniq is the consequence of a severe horse-riding accident in 2017 that left her with a broken spine and ended her career as a horse breeder and professional show jumping rider. Fiona’s intensive studies of ancient botanical plants and formulating skincare products have already resulted in four awards for over 35 Swiss Tonic products including the best-selling face serum, masks, exfoliants, moisturi...
2023-01-1230 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & A Miracle Happened To Me | With Esther BuerkiIf you ever believed that people are too old to change and if you think this way about your parents, you might be surprised. You might be even amazed because I’ll be talking about my mother who will soon turn 88 years old. For me, this is very old. And until now, I believed that she would not feel that she hurt me. She never reacted to me when I felt sad or hurt. She’s never been there for me emotionally when I needed her. But recently, a miracle happened - a true miracle for me. And I star...
2023-01-0511 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Connect With Your Body | With Karin Zurbruegg & Esther BuerkiKarin Zurbrügg is a Spaceholder, Shamanic Trauma Coach, and Badass. She has come a long way from an eternal people's pleaser. Today, she lives a fulfilled, free life with her three children. After surviving domestic violence, she discovered how healing and grounding the vibrations of her drum and her intuitive voice were. It's her passion to empower women and to hold a safe and nurturing space. She loves guiding her soul clients with somatic coaching, helping them release trauma, integrating new understandings, and soothing their nervous systems.
http://www.karinzurbruggvibrations.com
2022-12-2927 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & How To Be More Patient | With Esther BuerkiToday, I’d like to talk again about patience. If you know me a bit, you know I’ve been the most impatient person on this planet. And I still see my old self in my elder son because I handed a lot of this impatience over to him. I hope I can teach him what I’ve learned in the past years before I leave this world. This is so crucial because living a life with this much impatience is so stressful and so frustrating. As I was so impatient with myself, I was impatient with others, with my lov...
2022-12-2210 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Parents and Loved Ones Can Change | With Esther BuerkiWhat I like to teach you in this episode is that it’s never too late to approach things differently. If I had stayed convinced that my soon 88-year-old parents were difficult and it was completely impossible to change our relationship, I would have never experienced those beautiful moments with them which I do have and enjoyed for the last few months. And I am so grateful for every Saturday we can spend together all three of us because it might be our last one.
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR...
2022-12-1509 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Don’t Expect Others to Change | With Esther BuerkiToday, I’d like to share something I experienced with my two boys who will soon be 17 and 19 years old. And this experience is not only valuable for the parent-children relationship but for any relationship: with a friend, a spouse, or even with a boss. If you had known me four or five years ago, you would know how much I struggled as a single mum with my boys growing up, being in puberty, being mean to me, and not listening to me.
BOOKS:
📕 Read LIVING WITHOUT FEAR (Biography & Self-H...
2022-12-0809 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Change Your Feelings | With Esther BuerkiToday, I’d like to be very honest with you and tell you how sometimes I still struggle with starting my day with a positive mindset. Since my book publication “Living Without Fear” I feel more fragile than usual. And it’s definitely because I put myself much more out than in the past. I organized my first reading in my Swiss hometown called Winterthur, and I handed my book to my nearly 88-year-old parents and expected them to be upset with me because I published some family secrets (full story in Podcast “Don’t Be Afraid of Others’ Opinion”). Lis...
2022-12-0110 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & More Self-Love | With Audrey Daumain & Esther BuerkiAudrey Daumain is a High Impact Performance coach with over 20 years of experience in the finance industry and one of the 31 authors of the Amazon bestseller “Inspired Journeys” where she beautifully tells her story about her colorful life, raised by her 19-year-old mum and her 59-year-old dad, and how she miraculously survived a car accident but lost her dear mother. Today, Audrey provides Project & Change Management services, as well as High Impact Executive and Personal Coaching all aimed to improve serenity and resilience toward sustainable, healthy change.
http://www.smartperspective.ch
2022-11-2429 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Following Your Heart | With Esther BuerkiI really listened to my heart when I was 54 and a mentor told me to think about my biggest dream. At that time, I was a Social Media Manager and website builder, not feeling fulfilled by writing for others. But then, I knew I had to write my own books. I started small, with my first children’s book ‘Leonard and Loulou’, knowing that there is a bigger project waiting for me. I wanted to write about my parents and my struggles of never feeling seen, heard, or understood. As I was afraid of their reactions, I postponed this book ‘...
2022-11-1710 minLIVING WITHOUT FEAR140. Living Without Fear & Overcoming Breast Cancer | With Lynn Sorrentino & Esther BuerkiLynn Sorrentino is one of the 31 authors of the Amazon bestseller “Inspired Journeys” where she tells her story about overcoming cancer. She is passionate about marine plastic pollution prevention, coastal flooding, and marine social science. She holds a position at the International Union for the Conservation of Nature on the Global Marine and Polar Team. Her passion for the ocean began as a child in California where she was inspired to become a scuba diver. Lynn has traveled to 50 countries, spent over a decade living on a boat, and finds travel to be the best form of education.
https://www.link...
2022-11-1028 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Don’t Be Afraid of Others’ Opinion | With Esther BuerkiThis special episode is about one of the rather challenging moments in my life, the moment I handed my book ‘Living Without Fear’ to my 88-year-old parents. The book contains a lot of stories about our family, especially my mother and my father. In the past, I’ve always been afraid of writing this book because of my family loyalty. But today, I’ve grown and I had the courage to speak up because I know my story will help you to overcome your fears and anxieties. I don’t know how my parents will react to the content of my book...
2022-11-0312 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Creating Your Life | With Sonja Schweizer & Esther BuerkiSonja Schweizer is a transformation coach/mentor and the author of the international bestseller SHINE! She loves mentoring women to overcome anxieties and break free from old patterns and transform them. Many times, she has stepped out of her comfort zone herself. She has been curious ever since. She worked as a therapist for many years. As an artist, she passionately created sculptures in stone and bronze. Today, she coaches women to expand and empower themselves, to live their potential, and to turn their dreams into gorgeous SHINE! moments. Her mission is to make the world a brighter place.
2022-10-2733 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Book Launch: Order Your Copy Today | With Esther BuerkiThe book “Living Without Fear” is here. You can order your copy today and receive a special gift.
Fear of not being good enough, fear of being laughed at, fear of not being seen, heard, or understood, fear that something will go wrong again… In my autobiography and self-help book, I describe in a very honest way how I struggled for years with fears, self-doubt, and depression. At the age of 57, I discovered methods and exercises that helped me to steer my feelings and thoughts by degrees into positive channels and slowly to start living the life I had...
2022-10-2009 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Control Only What You’re Able To Control | With Esther BuerkiAre you an empath? Do you take care of others first and sometimes, you forget to take care of yourself? Do you feel devastated when others are upset with you? Do you do everything to make others happy again? And do you sometimes do things to please others? Maybe just a tiny bit but in the end and sometime after, you realize that you didn’t listen to yourself. Does this happen again and again? Sometimes, the result is not so important, but sometimes, you decide on big things and you regret it a lot - maybe months later or...
2022-10-1309 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Finding Hope In Difficult Times | With Esther BuerkiHave you those moments where you see all dark and you feel hopeless? You are not alone. There are many more struggling with finding hope in difficult times. Maybe, not many people talk about it openly because you know why. They don’t want to show their vulnerability. They don’t want to be seen as weak by others.
But it helps so much to look at those feelings and ask yourself where they come from. Have you ever thought about who in your family might have had or still has the same feelings as yourself?
Ma...
2022-10-0609 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & You Too Can Meditate Daily | With Esther BuerkiYes, today, I’d like to be honest about my many unsuccessful attempts to learn how to meditate. I always wished to do it but I never succeeded.
Either, I couldn't sit still or I thought it was too much hard work for me. I had already enough challenges in my life, with my two boys, my divorce, finding a new job after my layoff, and earning money to survive with my children.
How many times did you try and how many times did you give up?
I couldn’t count mine. But I on...
2022-09-2908 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Change Your Perspective | With Hulya Kurt & Esther BuerkiHulya Kurt from Switzerland is a certified, accredited coach specializing in career, self-development & teenagers. She is the Managing Director of Noble Manhattan Coaching Switzerland, which offers coach training programs to individuals. After 32 years of experience in a multinational company, she had followed her passion for coaching, workshop facilitation, and mentoring employees, companies, and teenagers to move forward in their professional and private life. In addition, she is the Executive Vice President at Organization Women International Trade, which empowers women in business via upskill workshops, panel discussions, and being involved in trade policies and partnering with International Trade Center and...
2022-09-2232 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Being Kind With Your Fears | With Esther BuerkiWhat are your three biggest fears? Did they change over the years? Did you encounter new ones? I’d like to take you on a journey with my three biggest fears which are not belonging, not being good enough, and not being loveable. I will show you where they come from, when they started, and how I deal with them because they are not gone forever.
It’s important for you to understand the story of your fears. It’s important to become aware of them; it’s important to work with them and discover all the layers t...
2022-09-1510 minLIVING WITHOUT FEARLiving Without Fear & Getting Your Energy Back | With Esther BuerkiDo you want to know where you lose a lot of your energy during the day? You don’t do much but you feel exhausted. I can only guess. But ask yourself the following questions: When you are together with other people, for example at work, with your partner, your family, or with your friends, do you concentrate first on their emotions, moods, or needs? Are you adapting your feelings or thoughts to theirs? Do you feel like losing yourself while being together with others? Is it easier for you to concentrate on others than to ask yourself: What do...
2022-09-0806 min
Christian Woman Leadership Podcast with Esther Littlefield & Holly CainWalking through Unexpected Pain and Growing a Virtual Business with Esther InmanWhat do you do when you feel like your entire life is crumbling around you? How do you grow a business when life is hard? And how can you lead with confidence? Entrepreneur Esther Inman and I talk through what it looks like when God calls you to pivot when your career isn’t working for your family, how you can move forward during suffering, and the key to growing a business. Esther’s Leadership Journey In second grade, Esther made a collage with her as a teacher. As she grew up, she was a...
2019-07-1644 min