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POETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu42. The Hakuna Matata Effect: A Cultural ObsessionThe Hakuna Matata Effect is what I call the cultural urge to live as if life is effortlessly beautiful, endlessly blissful, and always under control.It’s the illusion that ease is the norm and discomfort means you’re doing something wrong. That growth should look glamorous. That if your life isn’t a dream 24/7, you’re falling behind.In The Lion King, Hakuna Matata was a break, not the ending. Simba still had to return to Pride Rock and reclaim his place in the circle of life. He had to feel the hard stuff, take res...2025-07-1714 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu41. On Climate Change: The Land Is Not OursA topic I have been passionate about for years, this episode is a poetic thought-piece exploring one of the most pressing topics of our time.feliciaiyamu.substack.com for full text www.feliciaiyamu.com2025-07-1110 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu40. Ho'oponopono: On Reconciliation, Forgiveness, & the Slow Burn of Grief.Ho'oponopono is a process of taking responsibility for one's actions, seeking forgiveness, and restoring harmony, often through the repetition of the phrases: “I’m sorry. Please forgive me. Thank you. I love you.”The five stages of grief shows the process of grieving is long and arduous.This episode explores both.www.feliciaiyamu.com 2025-07-0510 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu39. The Answer to Your Existential Crisis is HereThis episode explores the answer to your existential crisis. Right on time, really. . .we are, after all, living through deeply existential days. Shake your magic 8 ball as you ask it a question. Whisper it into the wind as you look within. It is time for some self reflection, and I promise it is worth it. feliciaiyamu.substack.com www.feliciaiyamu.com2025-06-2813 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu38. If You Prefer Sleepwalking Through Life, Ignore This.This episode is on the numbness of victimhood vs. real accountability, the antidote, & being American from afar. I am almost a decade living outside the United States and the window I look through is increasingly alarming. feliciaiyamu.substack.com www.feliciaiyamu.com2025-06-1918 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu37. Robot Faces, Billionaire's Breakup, & the Invisibility of InauthenticityI don't remember you. Have we met before? In this episode, I dive into how authenticity and memory connect, and where we can go in a world of vanity, perfection, and pride. 2025-06-0610 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu36. Selective Empathy: Spilling the Tea on Moral BankruptcySelective empathy is a moral challenge. Empathy, the capacity to feel and understand the emotions of others, is often heralded as the foundation of human morality. Yet, in practice, empathy is rarely distributed equally (and not everyone has it). This episode dives into moral apathy, selective empathy, and ways forward.2025-05-2514 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu35. Nothing Left to Prove: On AuthenticityWhat happens when there's nothing left to prove? This episode is on the slow-release of performative perfectionism and how we can move through the world loving ourselves and others.2025-04-2714 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu34. The Grace of PoetryThis week, let's take it slow, and enjoy 3 original poems. May the grace of poetry fill you with hope and light this week. To stay close to all of my work, follow along at www.feliciaiyamu.com 2025-04-1307 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu33. Truth or Dare? Walking the Metaphorical TightropeFrom astrology, to grief, to quantum realities, to Nietzsche: we explore balance in this week's episode. Want more? Follow along at www.feliciaiyamu.com 2025-03-2311 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu32. There is Silence in the MarginsWith a recent trip back home to the U.S.A, I was struck by America’s numbness. People live in their own silos, guarding what is theirs, clinging to what they love. Status and luxury have become obsessions, while inequity is ignored with practiced ease. The instinct to speak out is dulled, the drive to resist is extinguished. The silence sends chills down my spine. I hear it echoing in the margins, where reality remains unspoken, unchallenged.Stay connected at www.feliciaiyamu.com 2025-03-0909 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu31. Innocent Until Proven NarcissisticIn this episode, I revisit our key pillar of psychology, and what things like the Dark Triad and Narcissistic Personality Disorder really mean, bringing it back to dark energy and the building blocks of our universe. This week's original poem is, "Sundays Are for Lovers."2025-02-2312 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu30. Author Sandra Schnakenburg: On Uncovering Generational WoundsA sit down conversation and deep talk with American author Sandra Schnakenburg on her journey of healing, authenticity, and her the path of discovery that led her to writing a truth-telling debut novel!2025-02-1729 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu29. Are We Running Out of Time?This episode explores the definition of time, the sanctity of knowledge, and the repeated burning of books as a temporal reference. As we look towards the future, should we wonder: are we running out of time? And if we are, what can we do about it?2025-02-0917 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu28. RE: Your Subscription to the MatrixExplore foundational theories related to quantum physics to understand how multiple realities might have led us back to Donald Trump.
Read a version of this episode at feliciaiyamu.substack.com or explore all of my work at www.feliciaiyamu.com 2025-01-2313 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu27. Tech Enthusiast & Writer Luv Mishra: Can We Coexist?Join the conversation with tech enthusiast, entrepreneur, and writer, Luv Mishra, as we dive into the question, 'Can we coexist?' As we look back on history and where it has led us all today, this question is top of mind.
What do you think? Can we coexist? Answer the poll or leave your thoughts in the comment section.2025-01-0518 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu26. POETRY IN EDEN 2024 Wrapped!Ah, yes! What a year it has been. Lots of changes and lots of growth. Hold your hats for our 2024 Wrapped, full of learnings, insights, and key moments. Forward this to someone building their dream life too! If you are interested in working 1-on-1, please contact me through my website.
www.feliciaiyamu.com2024-12-2621 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu25. Inner Leadership Guide & Coach Sharlene Shah: The Journey WithinJoin in on a deep conversation with Sharlene Shah as she shares her journey on living authentically, and how she learned to live and find fulfillment from the inside out! This episode on The Journey Within is full of tools to unlock your authentic self and path!
www.trueselfleadership.com 2024-12-1325 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu24. Symptoms of an Echoing AmericaThere are trends I have noticed in the past months from friends and family which appear to be symptoms of group think. In this episode, I begin to uncover what these repeated patterns could mean for the American future and the value implied by certain status symbols, all as an American living abroad2024-11-2810 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu23. Unscripted Series: Exploring Magnetic MissionsEnjoy the fourth episode of the Unscripted series where I candidly share what is going on in my life, heart, and mind in an effort to connect without barriers.
This episode happened to be recorded the same day Donald Trump was re-elected into the highest seat of the United States government.
2024-11-1011 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu22. On Writing and the Alchemy of PurposeOn Writing by Stephen King helped me finish my two books, and helped me understand the mission and drive behind most authors. Today, we will explore my purpose and my mission further from the lens of my latest book, Poetry in Eden (now available online worldwide), and the alchemy of writing with purpose. 2024-11-0313 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu21. Dr. Swarna Singhal: Hindu Philosophy & the Royal Path to SalvationThe Eight Limbs of Raj Yoga from the Yoga Sutras is a method in Vedanta philosophy to achieve freedom from the cycle of births and rebirths. The Eight Limbs of Raj Yoga include restraints (Yama), observances (Niyama), yogic postures (Asana), breathwork (Pranayama), withdrawal of the senses (Pratyahara), concentration (Dharana), ultimate focus on one thing/meditation (Dhyana), and ultimately complete absorption or spiritual enlightenment (Samadhi).
Dr. Swarna Singhal is a professional counselor, psychotherapist, professional speaker, life coach, marriage counselor, author, mother, grandmother, and wife to her late husband of 47 years together.2024-10-2339 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu20. Counselor Joe Horne: Breaking Intergenerational CyclesUnderstand intergenerational cycles and how to break free from them with Joe Horne, a psychospiritual and psychotherapeutic counselor based in Lisbon with a background in ADHD and addiction. Joe also has extensive research on the correlation between neurodivergence and generational trauma.2024-10-1617 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu19. The Dangers of GroupthinkExplores groupthink, and how it relates to intergenerational trauma and repetitions in history.2024-10-0911 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu18. Unscripted Series: Writing HistoryI candidly share what is going on in my life, heart, and mind in an effort to connect without barriers. This episode explores reflections and insights from my birthday, being back in Manhattan, and where my writing and historical research is taking me
2024-09-1419 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu17. August 22nd LIVE Poetry PerformanceMy Aug 22 performance - Like any other performance, I memorised everything. It was a packed house and I enjoyed how interactive it became sharing my poems under the theme of Divine Peace!
2024-08-2318 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu16. How Values Dictate Each MomentExplore personal values and how they shape our actions today and for the future.2024-08-1410 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu15. Unscripted Series: On VulnerabilityEnjoy the second episode of the Unscripted series where I candidly share what is going on in my life, heart, and mind in an effort to connect without barriers.2024-08-0712 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu14. Psychotherapist Julia Elstrodt: The Symbolic SoulExplore Carl Jung’s archetypal symbolism through the lens of a practicing therapist. Jung’s most influential concepts include the collective unconscious, the shadow self, the introvert and extrovert personality types, and the idea of synchronicity. Julia Elstrodt is an Ivy League educated and certified psychotherapist based in London, UK.
2024-08-0122 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu13. Manifestation: Encoding Our Minds for Our Biggest DreamsExplore manifestation through the lens of neuroscience, and understand how we can take daily steps on the self-made path to our biggest dreams!2024-07-2612 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu12. Avoiding Change? How to Get Back On TrackExplore destiny through the lens of an Italian film titled La Grande Bellezza (The Great Beauty), and how trust shapes our ever evolving journeys.
2024-07-1314 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu11. Your Guide to a Happy LifeI explore the epiphanies I had sleeping in a tent for the first time in my life and the compounding beauty that can always be found in the simplest moments of this waking life.
2024-06-2810 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu10. Unscripted Series: Enjoy Your LifeEnjoy me being vulnerable and raw with you without thinking too much or reading from a script! I explore living with ease, going with the flow, and my favourite music.
2024-06-2108 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu9. May 23rd LIVE Poetry PerformanceDiscover my May 23 performance where the theme I was invited under was ‘Playfulness.’ I had 20 minutes for the show. Like any other performance, I memorised everything, and since this was an art gallery, I enjoyed how interactive it became sharing & discussing my poetry!
2024-06-1115 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu8. Do You Have a Dream Too?A look back from an October 2023 post from my Poetry in Eden newsletter. The piece is titled, ‘You are safe here. Notes from the underground’ and it explores authentically sharing your dreams and your truth with the world while cultivating inner peace and freedom, with an excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's speech
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2024-06-0513 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu7. May 29th LIVE Speaking EngagementExplore mistakes, how we can learn from them, and if mistakes are just choices as I explore my journey from education to authorship to a crowd of over 100 people.2024-05-3009 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu6. Maxime Le Morillon: The Gray Area of Growth MindsetListen in on a conversation with Maxime Le Morillon, Entrepreneur, Growth Hacker & Founder of the Kreators Studio in Lisbon! We discuss the wisdom growth hacking can bring for finding purpose and maintaining a balanced mindset.
2024-05-1912 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu5. Can We Dissolve Illusions with Authenticity?Explore authenticity and how it led me to write my first novel - ICARUS, complete at over 300 pages. Hear me read part of the first chapter.
Un-byol, a boy from the Hermit Kingdom, and Liv, a girl from East Berlin while the Wall is up, both yearn for freedom. A fallen angel named Icarus reveals a portal to both of them. One leads to a vulture-ruled heaven, and the other to an ice-cold, punk-rock underworld. The boy and the girl must get through these places before the actual devil takes the most potent hope a...2024-05-1514 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu4. May 1st LIVE Poetry PerformanceExplore what being human is all about during a live performance in Lisbon2024-05-0606 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu3. When Romance Takes Us Around the WorldExplore my journey around the world with a heart full of love and curiosity, from New York City, San Francisco, Singapore, Berlin, and more!
2024-04-2408 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu2. Understanding the Destiny of NamesExplore the destiny of naming, and relinquishing the fear of becoming our highest selves, with excerpts from one of society's oldest text 2024-04-2307 minPOETRY IN EDEN with Felicia A. Iyamu1. How to Explore Life's Purpose & Feel Through ChangeExplore how it feels to end a chapter and what it means to have faith in order to spread our wings and to fly2024-04-0506 min