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Bridging#108 Özlem Özkan: Hidden Behaviors That Keep You StuckIn this solo episode, I explore how some of the behaviors that look kind, responsible, or mature on the outside can quietly keep us stuck on the inside.I reflect on how many of these patterns were once intelligent responses to life. Ways of staying connected, belonging, or feeling safe. Over time, what helped us adapt can become what limits our growth, even when we are doing everything we think we should be doing.Drawing from psychology, nervous system understanding, and lived experience, I share how overgiving, overexplaining, and staying understandable instead of honest can...
2026-02-1605 minBridging#107 Özlem Özkan: Integrity - listening to the voice withinIn this solo episode, I reflect on integrity not as a rule to follow, but as a quiet relationship with yourself.I explore how integrity begins with listening to the subtle inner signals that don’t argue or explain themselves. The feeling of ease when something is right. The heaviness when something is not. Often, when life feels complicated or draining, it’s not because we are lost, but because we have been moving away from what feels true inside us.Drawing from lived experience and gentle insight, I share how integrity shows up in smal...
2026-02-0906 minBridging#106 Özlem Özkan: Why Life Repeats (The Patterns Your Nervous System Learned)In this solo episode, I explore why repeatedly ending up in the same situations is rarely about bad luck or wrong choices. I reflect on how early experiences shape what our nervous system learns to recognize as familiar. What once felt normal often becomes what feels safe, even when it no longer serves us. Over time, these learned patterns quietly guide our relationships, work environments, and emotional dynamics. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, trauma research, and my own lived experience, I share how repeating situations are often survival patterns rather than pe...
2026-02-0206 minBridging#105 Özlem Özkan: How Childhood Shapes Adult BehaviorIn this solo episode, Özlem explores how patterns formed in childhood continue to shape our behavior as adults, often without us realizing it. She explains how the nervous system learns its first rules early in life. What feels safe. What feels risky. What brings connection and what leads to withdrawal. Those early experiences don’t disappear. They become neural pathways that guide reactions, choices, and relationships later on. Drawing from neuroscience, attachment theory, and lived experience, Özlem shows why many adult behaviors that look like personality traits are actually survival patterns. Patterns that once helped us stay connected, but may...
2026-01-2605 minBridging#104 Özlem Ôzkan: Why You Doubt Yourself | The Neuroscience of Self-TrustIn this short solo episode, Özlem explores why struggling with self-trust has nothing to do with confidence, strength, or personality.She explains how self-doubt and the inner critic are often learned patterns rooted in the brain’s survival wiring. When we grow up in environments where mistakes felt unsafe or approval felt conditional, the nervous system learns to stay alert, cautious, and self-monitoring.Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and lived experience, Özlem shows how self-trust is not built through logic or achievement, but through safety. When the nervous system feels regulated, the inner critic softens and self...
2026-01-1905 minBridging#103 Özlem Özkan: CHILDREN need SAFETY before succesIn this short solo episode, Özlem speaks to parents who want to support their children during exams and school pressure while protecting their confidence and emotional wellbeing.She explains why learning is not only about intelligence or discipline, but about nervous system safety. When a child feels safe, the brain can focus, remember, and stay curious. When a child feels pressured or afraid of failure, learning becomes much harder.Drawing from neuroscience and her experience as an educator, Özlem invites parents to shift from pressure to presence and to support their children in a way th...
2026-01-1205 minBridging#102 Özlem Özkan: Why Your Smile MattersIn this short solo episode, Özlem reflects on the quiet power of a simple smile and how small, unintentional gestures can create unseen ripples in the lives of others. This episode is a reminder that kindness is contagious, that presence matters and that even when you don’t know it, your way of being can soften someone else’s day. A gentle invitation to smile, for yourself and for the people you may never realize you’re helping. 🎙️ Host: Özlem Özkan ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/ ✧ Website: www.ozkanozlem.com ✧ LinkedIn: https://www.li...
2026-01-0501 minBridging#101 Özlem Özkan: Why Your Body Says No Before You DoIn this short episode, Özlem explores why your body often says “no” long before your mouth does — and how ignoring your limits slowly disconnects you from yourself. She explains why saying yes can feel safer than saying no, how this pattern forms in the nervous system, and why physical pain or exhaustion can become the body’s final attempt to get your attention. Through science, psychology, and lived experience, Özlem guides you toward understanding boundaries not as rejection, but as regulation and self-respect. This is a solo episode inviting you to pause, feel your own capacity, and give yourself permission...
2025-12-2906 minBridging#100 Özlem Özkan: Why CHEAP DOPAMINE Drains YouIn this short episode, Özlem explores the difference between cheap dopamine and meaningful dopamine, and how these habits shape your energy and wellbeing. She explains why quick hits leave you empty, while intentional choices create real strength and clarity. With simple examples from daily life, Özlem shows how to shift from instant gratification to actions that nourish you. This is a solo episode inviting you to observe your habits with compassion and choose what supports the person you want to become. In this episode, you will learn about: • The difference between cheap dopamine and mea...
2025-12-2202 minBridging#99 Özlem Özkan: The Moment You STOP PRETENDINGIn this short episode, Özlem explores the meaning of authenticity as a daily practice rather than an idea. She shares how many of us learn to perform in order to be accepted, and how this performance slowly disconnects us from our truth, our needs, and our natural confidence. Özlem explains what authenticity really looks like in everyday life, how to notice the small moments where you abandon yourself, and how to return to your real voice without fear or pressure. She offers a gentle reminder that life becomes clearer and lighter when you stop performing and start showing up as...
2025-12-1502 minBridging#97 Özlem Özkan: STOP forcing, start TRUSTINGIn this short episode, Özlem explores the meaning of inner trust, not as a concept but as a practical and everyday choice. She shares how we often try to force outcomes in work, relationships, and personal growth, and how this habit keeps us stuck in fear, tension, and self doubt. Özlem explains what inner trust really looks like in daily life, how to recognize when you are acting from pressure instead of presence, and how to shift into a calmer and more aligned state where life begins to flow naturally again. This is a solo episode where Özlem...
2025-12-0602 minBridging#90 Jose Antonio Manchado: The Path to HealingJosé Antonio Manchado, Master in Tibetan Energetics, brings over 25 years of wisdom from teachers like Akong Rinpoche and Sogyal Rinpoche to his teachings. He is the author of "Be Happier than the Dalai Lama" and "Are you Ill? Congratulations!" José has led thousands through workshops and retreats since 2004, blending ancient healing practices with humor and practical guidance to foster transformation and inner peace. In this episode you will learn about:-How to deprogram limiting beliefs-How to connect with your heart and heal-How to embrace disease as a ble...
2024-10-161h 03Bridging#89 Dr. François Bourque: A Psychiatrist on Must-Know Tips for Building ResilienceDr. François Bourque is a social and transcultural psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of immigrants and youth with conditions like psychosis, focusing on issues such as social exclusion and stigma. After completing his residency and fellowship at McGill University, he earned a PhD in Epidemiology and Social Psychiatry from King’s College, London. His research explores how social factors influence mental health, examining the connections between society, ethnicity, and psychosis. Dr. Bourque’s work aims to understand how our social world shapes mental illness, to improve overall community health. In Part 2 of this episod...
2024-10-0243 minBridging#88 Dr. François Bourque: The Effects of Bicultural Identity on Mental HealthDr. François Bourque is a social and transcultural psychiatrist specializing in the mental health of immigrants and youth with conditions like psychosis, focusing on issues such as social exclusion and stigma. After completing his residency and fellowship at McGill University, he earned a PhD in Epidemiology and Social Psychiatry from King’s College, London. His research explores how social factors influence mental health, examining the connections between society, ethnicity, and psychosis. Dr. Bourque’s work aims to understand how our social world shapes mental illness, to improve overall community health. In Part 1 of this episod...
2024-09-1843 minBridging#87 Neale Donald Walsch: Conversations with GodJoin us for an enlightening conversation with Neale Donald Walsch, the renowned author of 40 books on contemporary spirituality, including the bestselling Conversations with God series. In this episode, we delve into Neale’s latest book, GodTalk: Experiences of Humanity’s Connections with a Higher Power, and explore its profound impact on readers worldwide. In this episode you will learn:-Overview of Neale's newest book, GodTalk-How God reveals itself in miraculous ways-First conversation with God: How it began-Importance of talking to God and divine listening...
2024-07-1058 minBridging#86 Fardau Jansma and Ozlem Ozkan: The Surrender ExperimentIn this episode, my dear friend Fardau Jansma and I delve into her 'Surrender Experiment'. Inspired by Michael Singer’s book ‘The Surrender Experiment’, after nine years of working at Nike, she leaped and quit her corporate job. Choosing to release her preferences and likes, she embarked on a journey of living her life based on trust.Guest Fardau Jansma✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byfardau_/Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/Watch on YouTubehttps://www.yo...
2024-05-1537 minBridging#84 Cecilie Stabel Eriksen and Ozlem Ozkan: The Healing Power of SoundIn this episode of the Bridging Podcast, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and personal transformation with the insightful Cecilie Stabell Eriksen. Cecilie is a dedicated facilitator of change, harnessing the power of sound, meditation, and hypnosis in her monthly sound healing ceremonies. Each event, themed uniquely, serves as a portal for individuals to relax, connect, and explore the depths of their consciousness. In this episode you will learn:-Cecilie shares her personal journey of overcoming a disease, offering a glimpse into the challenges she faced and the transformative experiences that led h...
2024-03-1340 minBridging#83 Sevil Cinar and Ozlem Ozkan: Unlock Your Potential, Exploring Insights with Joe Dispenza ConsultantIn this episode, I am privileged to have Sevil Cinar as our honored guest. Sevil not only brings a wealth of expertise as a certified transformational coach but is also a distinguished NeuroChangeSolution consultant trained by none other than Joe Dispenza. For the past decade, Sevil has been guiding individuals to unlock their potential and facilitating profound transformations. Get ready for an insightful conversation as we explore the transformative power of NeuroChangeSolutions and Sevil's decade-long journey in empowering others to create significant positive changes in their lives. In this episode you will learn:...
2024-02-2850 minBridging#82 Ozlem Ozkan: Reprogram Your Subconsious MindIn this episode, I am explaining my learnings from my interview with Dr. Bruce Lipton.
Topics covered:
-What is your conscious and subconscious mind?
-How do we download programs in our subconscious mind?
-How do we change these programs in order to change our lives?
-Here are the tree ways that you can rewrite subconscious mind
Host Özlem Özkan
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💥 BECOME MORE WEALTHY, HEALTHY, AND HAPPIER with this TRANSFORMATION WORKSHOP I have desig...
2024-02-0716 minBridging#81 Dr. Sandra Solano MD and Ozlem Ozkan: The Power and Intelligence of the HeartWhile Dr. Solano MD enjoyed a 25-year successful and fulfilling career in Public Health and Preventive Medicine, she experienced burnout and emotional and physical symptoms related to trauma. After extensive research, Sandra chose several tools to learn and practice. One of the most powerful tools that Sandra experienced was the HeartMath’s Resilience Advantage™ program. Because of her transformation with HeartMath’s techniques, Sandra became a certified master trainer for the program. Her medical training allows Sandra to appreciate the importance of traditional and complementary health care. In this episode you will learn:-The Po...
2024-01-2443 minBridging#80 Bruce Lipton: How to reprogram your mind to heal and manifest anythingDr. Bruce Lipton Ph.D. is a stem cell biologist, and author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect. In his books, he writes about how our beliefs control our health, genetics, and the character of our lives. He is an internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He has been a guest speaker on hundreds of TV, YouTube, and Podcasts, as well as a keynote presenter for national and international conferences. In this episode you will learn:-How stress is creating disease-How you can heal from y...
2024-01-101h 21Bridging#79 Emilio Ortiz and Ozlem Ozkan: Unlock Inner WisdomEmilio Ortiz is a Gen-Z seeker navigating the path of inner wisdom and discovery. His college experience turned into a spiritual awakening, pushing him to pursue a deeper understanding of life. Through conversations on his YouTube channel and 'Just Tap In' podcast he helps others to tap into wisdom, courage, curiosity, and expansion. Guest Emilio Ortiz ✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamemilioortiz/✧ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EmilioOrtiz Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/
2023-12-2758 minBridging#78 Dan Millman and Ozlem Ozkan: Peaceful Heart, Warrior SpiritDan Millman is a former world-champion athlete, university coach, martial arts instructor, and college professor. Around a decade ago I found out about the movie Peaceful Warrior, adapted from Dan’s first book based on his learnings in his own life. His teachings in the form of his 18 books translated into 29 languages, workshops, and speakings have inspired individuals from all walks of life. Guest Dan Millman✧Website: https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/danmillmanpw/✧ Dan's books: https://www.peacefulwarrior.com/books/ Host Özlem...
2023-12-1359 minBridging#77 Alex Estrada and Ozlem Ozkan: Ways to Manifest Abundance and SuccessAlex is a hypnotherapist who helps people solve their problems and restore themselves back to health and wholeness. Her passion for understanding the mind-body-spirit connection led her to a deep study and practice of yoga philosophy, psychology, meditation, reiki, and hypnotherapy. In this episode you will learn: -How do you practice manifestation abundance and success? -How does manifestation NOT work? -How does manifestation work? -How do you start attracting without taking any actions? Guest Alex Estrada ✧ Mail estrada.ae@gmail.com
2023-12-0258 minBridging#76 Ozlem Ozkan: Becoming Worthy to ReceiveIn this episode, I share my personal experience of Becoming Worthy to Receive. In this episode you will learn:- What does “worthiness” NOT mean?- What does “unworthiness” look like?- How do you transition from feeling unworthy to feeling worthy?- What is worthiness about? Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion f...
2023-11-1518 minBridging#75 Tom McCarthy and Ozlem Ozkan: How to Reprogram your MindTom McCarthy is one of the world's leading experts in helping individuals and organizations to move out of their comfort zones and limiting patterns into new levels of peak performance. He worked at Wallstreet, then became the Head of Sales and Marketing of the Tony Robbins’ training organization. Through his training organization, Tom has helped dozens of companies smash growth records and consistently win big. In addition, Tom has been the Peak Performance Coach to 4 athletes who have gone on to win Olympic Gold Medals. He is also the bestselling Author of The Breakthrough Code. In...
2023-11-0157 minBridging#74 Robbert van Ede and Ozlem Ozkan: Set Yourself Up For Peak PerformanceRobbert van Ede is a top-performer athlete, Peak Performance Coach and helps organizations and companies to create a high-performing culture from the inside out. He uses his experience with teachings from ancient philosophy, modern science, and top performers in his leadership work to achieve meaningful connection, fulfillment, and breakthroughs. He is also part of a global network of corporate consultants trained by Dr. Joe Dispenza.In this episode you will learn:-How to develop a Peak Performance Mindset-How we can change from the inside out-How we can recondition our...
2023-10-181h 01Bridging#73 Lisa May and Ozlem Ozkan: Neuroscience of ChangeLisa May is a leader, innovator, and coach. Her leadership development company Fulle has served to unlock human potential in one person, one team, and one organization at a time through proven neuroscience and advanced coaching techniques. Her coaching for leaders and companies is making a difference for companies that care about their employees' well-being. Lisa and I met and worked together when I was volunteering at a weeklong advanced retreat with Dr. Joe Dispenza. In this episode you will learn:-Listening to messages from your soul-Unlocking human potential
2023-10-0450 minBridging#72 Dr. Eva Benmeleh and Ozlem Ozkan: How to Overcome PerfectionismDr. Eva Benmeleh is a clinical psychologist who focuses on the relationship between parents and their children. In her work as a clinical psychologist she helps parents to have better Mental Health: especially focusing on mothers who feel depressed, and anxious, and aim for perfectionism. Through therapy and meditation, she helps clients find the tools to drop perfectionism which leads to more energy and self-confidence. In this episode you will learn:-how we develop perfectionism-how we can overcome perfectionism-how we can be more ourselves-how m...
2023-06-2853 minBridging#71 Seth Godin and Ozlem Ozkan: We Need More Life, We Need More HumanityBest-selling author, entrepreneur, teacher, and speaker Seth Godin is back on the show with his newest book The Song of Significance: A New Manifesto for Teams. A soulful re-envisioning of what work and leadership can be. In this episode you will learn:-Definition of a good leadership-Leadership vs. Management-What is the system's problem about the leadership?-Why do we need significance in a job we do?-Speaking up when it doesn't work for you.-How can companies organize themselves for employees?
2023-06-1450 minBridging#70 Sharief Niamut en Ozlem Ozkan: De MannencirkelSharief Niamut is een mannencoach, mindfulness trainer en oprichter van De Mannencirkel. In 2009 ging Sharief op reis. Volgens Sharief, het bange deel in hem om te 'vluchten' en het moedige deel in hem om zichzelf juist volledig te 'verbinden'. Hij begon te mediteren, en deed mee aan Vipassana stilte retraites. Hoe meer retraites Sharief volgde, hoe meer hij naar zijn innerlijke stem luisterde. Hij voelde steeds meer rust en kwam dichterbij zijn ‘ware ik’, zijn waarheid. Dat heeft er uiteindelijk ervoor gezorgd dat hij De Mannencirkel is gestart. In deze aflevering leer je meer over:...
2023-05-311h 04Bridging#69 Ozlem Ozkan: How to be Courageous?In this episode, I share my personal experience of Practicing Courage. In this episode you will learn:- What does courage not mean?- That courageous people are not fearless- How to practice your courage muscle- Other methods of how I practice courage Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-d...
2023-05-2018 minBridging#68 Ozlem Ozkan: Overcome Limiting BeliefsIn this episode, I share my personal experience of overcoming limiting beliefs. In this episode you will learn:- What is limiting and empowering beliefs?- How to identify limiting beliefs- How to overcome limiting beliefs- How to create empowering beliefs toward the direction you want to go to Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter...
2023-04-2620 minBridging#67 Ozlem Ozkan: How I Manifest AnythingIn this episode, I share my personal manifesting experience and tell you all about the 5-steps to manifest anything you want. Through deciding, setting an intention, feeling all the emotions of my manifestation, trusting and surrendering to the experience you can manifest anything. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-development, spirituality, and personal growth led her to gain a Master in Behavioural Sciences...
2023-04-0519 minBridging#66 Kevin Collins and Ozlem Ozkan: Breaking Free from AddictionKevin Collins is an addiction therapist and personal development coach. For the past 20 years, he has helped thousands of people recover from addictions. He has developed a program that teaches people how to overcome problems with Addictions, Negative Thinking, Food, Relationships, Sex, Alcohol, and Prescription Drugs. He is also the author of the ultimate life-changing workbook: Change your thinking & Change your life. In this episode you will learn:-what addiction is-how to break free from addiction-tools you can use to live a more joyful life ...
2023-03-2238 minBridging#65 Vash Tomanec and Ozlem Ozkan: From Uber Eats Driver To A MillionaireVash Tomanec is a 25-year-old mindset coach, entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of three businesses. He used to be an uber eats driver and became a two years millionaire by mastering his mindset. Through his mindset business Mindtrepreneurs, he and his business partner transformed the lives of 500 entrepreneurs from 30 countries. In this episode you will learn:-how to have a millionaire mindset-how to practice visualization in order to achieve any goal-how theory only never works and how practice is the fuel of a goal Gue...
2023-03-0846 minBridging#64 Humita Premmiela and Ozlem Ozkan: Embrace your Inner GoddessHumita Premmiela is an inspirational intuition coach who guides women to embrace their femininity and give birth to their power. Before she started this journey ten years ago she was in a top position at one of the best media multinationals. While she was at the top of her game, she felt empty and that something was not right. She quit her job and followed an unknown road that was all about embracing the person and woman she is and the woman we all are. Humita is a woman with a glow on her face. spark in her eyes...
2023-02-2233 minBridging#63 Siena Vendittelli and Ozlem Ozkan: She overcame Depression, ADHD and OCDThe 25-years old Niagara Falls-based Siena Vendittelli grew up with anxiety and she and her surrounding had developed the belief that there was something wrong with her and they thought it was because of her genetics and family history. At the age of 16, she was diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), ADHD, and depression. Trusting medical experts she went ahead and started using prescribed drugs and had already seen many therapists. Yet, she kept having symptoms and nothing seemed to help. Until a close family friend told her about Dr. Joe Dispenza’s work. Siena shares with us openheartedly about he...
2023-02-0836 minBridging#62 Vladimir Nikolov and Ozlem Ozkan: Lessons from a former Professional AthleteVladimir Nikolov is a former Bulgarian volleyball player, the former player, and captain of his country's national team. He won 9 championships. He was awarded as the most valuable player and best blocker in volleyball. After playing volleyball for twenty-eight years he retired. Now his sons Alex and Simon walk in their father's footsteps. They both became professional volleyball players. Although Vladimir achieved huge success in his career, he doesn't see any difference between his achievements and the achievements of anyone that does her job well. In this episode you will learn:Vladimir tells us...
2023-01-2542 minBridging#61 Patrick McKeown and Ozlem Ozkan: The Oxygen Advantage - Rethink the way you BreathPatrick McKeown is a breathing expert, breathing trainer, author, and lecturer. During childhood into his twenties, he suffered from severe asthma until he practiced breathing techniques. Since 2022 he dedicated his life to helping people to improve their health and reach their potential He is the author of the bestselling book and founder of The Oxygen Advantage that has helped thousands of people to optimize their athletic performance and endurance, control their anxiety, improve their sleep, improve their overall health and reach their full potential. In this episode you will learn:-how to breathe ri...
2023-01-1147 minBridging#60 Paula Benedi and Ozlem Ozkan: The Health Formula 2023 (Mindset - Knowledge - Nutrition)London-based Paula Benedi, a former attorney, is a qualified Integrative Health Practitioner with key expertise in functional lab testing and naturopathic nutrition and medicine. Paula’s services have already helped hundreds of people globally overcome their health battles, including mental health disorders, digestive issues, skin conditions, autoimmune issues, and infertility. In this episode you will learn:-the building blocks to living a healthy and happy life-why nutrition alone won’t work in the long term-how to create a healthy and happy life by combining mindset, knowledge, and nutri...
2022-12-2853 minBridging#59 Klaas Boomsma and Ozlem Ozkan: Overcoming AddictionThe Amsterdam-based Klaas Boomsma is a marathon runner and journalist who knocked his alcohol and drug addiction on its head ten years ago. At the age of 37, he came to the conclusion that his life had officially failed. There he was, 37 years old, among addicts in an addiction treatment center in South Africa. In his own words, he didn’t become a successful lawyer or a journalist, no he was a failure, a liar, an actor and a loser. Listen to the inspirational story of this courageous man who becomes able to overcome his addiction, spread his light to ot...
2022-12-1451 minBridging#58 Dr. Ozgur Bolat and Ozlem Ozkan: Parenting and Raising Happy ChildrenDr. Ozgur Bolat is an Istanbul-based educator and parenting expert. He gained a Masters's degree in education from Harvard and has a PhD from the University of Cambridge in England. He serves thousands of parents and educators through his seminars on parenting and education.In this episode, we've talked about how to raise happy children and maybe, hopefully how we can awaken our inner child. Guest Dr. Ozgur Bolat✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.ozgurbolat✧ Website: http://ozgurbolat.com.tr/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Inst...
2022-11-3041 minBridging#57: Lou Niestadt and Ozlem Ozkan: Leer werken met de Wet van Aantrekking vanuit vrijheid in mijn LIJF (Deel 2)Schrijver, mama, nana, lover, entrepreneur, (w)onderwijzer en ook wel bekend als Juf Universe, Lou Niestadt is voor de tweede keer op Bridging. In deze aflevering gesplitst in twee delen leer je werken met de wet van aantrekking vanuit VRIJHEID. Je kunt nu Pockets Vol met Vrijheid inclusief het online klaslokaal kopen voor 99euro met de kortings code VRIJHEID via https://www.truecolorspublisher.com/collections/lou-niestadt/products/kopie-van-vrijheid-in-je-lijf-e-course Boeken:-Pockets vol met Vrijheid Find more about Lou here https://louniestadt.com/ Je k...
2022-11-1641 minBridging#56: Lou Niestadt and Ozlem Ozkan: Leer werken met de Wet van Aantrekking vanuit VRIJHEID (Deel 1)Schrijver, mama, nana, lover, entrepreneur, (w)onderwijzer en ook wel bekend als Juf Universe, Lou Niestadt is voor de tweede keer op Bridging. In deze aflevering gesplitst in twee delen leer je werken met de wet van aantrekking vanuit VRIJHEID.Je kunt nu Pockets Vol met Vrijheid inclusief het online klaslokaal kopen voor 99euro met de kortings code VRIJHEID via https://www.truecolorspublisher.com/collections/lou-niestadt/products/kopie-van-vrijheid-in-je-lijf-e-courseBoeken:-Pockets vol met VrijheidFind more about Lou here https://louniestadt.com/Je kunt deze aflevering ook bekijken op Youtube...
2022-11-0257 minBridging#55 Ozlem Denizmen and Ozlem Ozkan: Make women reach their Money GoalsOzlem Denizmen is an Istanbul-based social entrepreneur, financial expert, mother, and founder of Moneye. She has hosted TV shows about finance, has written three books on personal finance, and worked for years as the head of the strategy at one of the most significant holdings in Turkey. She aims to empower women to become financially independent and reach their money goals. In this episode you will learn:-The 10 things women should do to reach their money goals. Books to recommend:-Rich Dad Poor Dad - Robert Kiyosaki...
2022-10-1947 minBridging#54 Jeff Brown and Ozlem Ozkan: On Love, Friendship, and Healing (Hearticulations).Jeff is a psychotherapist, teacher, entrepreneur, grounded spiritualist, and author of the bestselling book Hearticulations: On Love, Friendship, and Healing. The challenges he faced, and the countless steps of overcoming were intended for this purpose: to support humanity in their efforts to embody all that they are. In this episode you will learn:-practices for self-love-practices for living from the heart-practices to release emotional blockage Books that we recommend-Hearticulations - Jeff Brown Guest Jeff Brown✧...
2022-10-051h 12Bridging#53 Anthony Ware and Ozlem Ozkan: How do we create Mental Wealth?Anthony grew up as a latchkey kid in Indianapolis. He and his two younger brothers were raised by his dad. First gig...cleaning toilets for his dad's business. He is the Founder of Mental Wealth. He helps underestimated (Black, PoC, Women, & LGBTQIA) entrepreneurs create mental wealth. In this episode you will learn:-How to create mental wealth-Therapy vs Therapeutic-Are you selfish when you love yourself? Guest Anthony Ware✧ Website: https://foundermentalwealth.com/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram...
2022-09-2147 minBridging#52 Seemo Bensaidy and Ozlem Ozkan: Turning Desperation into AspirationBorn to a poor family in the mountains of North Africa in a small Moroccan Berber Village, he grew up without electricity and clean water. Nowadays Seemo lives in California and helps leaders and organizations share their Personal Story using his Leadership storytelling formula. In this episode you will learn:-How to know your full potential-How to live your full potential-How to turn desperation into aspiration-How to challenge yourself constantly to alter your experience Guest Seemo Bensaidy✧ Instagram: http...
2022-09-0746 minBridging#51 Lou Niestadt and Ozlem Ozkan: The Law of AttractionLou Niestadt is a mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, writer, illustrator and teacher. While she doesn't call herself an expert in the law of attraction, she is boldly practicing the law of attraction in her life. She has created a variety of resources to help you practice the law of attraction. She's learnt about mindset and manifestation through practicing herself and from the best, such as Dr. Joe Dispenza, Robin Sharma, Kathrin Zenkina en Gabby Bernstein. In this episode you will learn:-How the law of attraction works-How to make the universe w...
2022-02-091h 05Bridging#50 Ozlem Ozkan: Transformation Workshop [www.bridgingworkshops.com]This episode is all about the Transformation Workshop (www.bridgingsworkshops.com). I am having a conversation with Liam Hounsell and Joe Wehbe about it. In this episode you will learn:-Why I created the #Transformation Workshop-Who is the #Transformation Workshop for?-What is the #Transformation Workshop for?-What I am trying to change? On my birthday, January 26 I launch this workshop. Years ago on this day, January, 26th I was born in the hospital in Alkmaar, a city in the North of Th...
2022-01-2629 minBridging#49 Craig Constantine and Ozlem Ozkan: The Art of ListeningCraig Constantine has created 1000+ podcast episodes with the podcasts Movers Mindset, Little Box of Quotes, and Podcaster Community. He is a mentor at Akimbo's Podcast Workshop and helped 1000+ students to create good conversations through podcasting. In this episode you will learn:-the art of listening-having a good conversationFind more about Craig here https://constantine.name/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingua...
2022-01-1942 minBridging#48 Start 2022 right with Seth Godin, Arie Boomsma, Linda McLachlan, Tamara Bijani and Colette StreicherHappy New Year! To make you have a great start to 2022, I have collected some great parts of previous episodes. 1. Seth Godin on the narrative in our head. (episode 30)2. Arie Boomsma on perseverance. (episode 35)3. Seth Godin on being proud of yourself and trusting yourself. (episode 30)4. Arie Boomsma on creating habits to reach our goals. (episode 35)5. Linda McLachlan on living a courageous life. (episode 38)6. Tamara Bijani on Dr. Joe Dispenza's meditation work. (episode 44)7. Seth Godin on Askida Ekmek. (episode 30)8. Colette Streicher on li...
2022-01-0522 minBridging#47 Colette Streicher and Ozlem Ozkan: Master your Money GameColette Streicher is the author of the number one Amazon international bestselling book, Abundance On Demand, and the founder of the MAP (Make Anything Possible) institute. For the past two decades, Colette has studied the most cutting-edge tools in the field of mental and emotional management and personal growth. In this episode you will learn:-Özlem's Money Saboteurs that block her from attracting money-How to investigate what your own Money Saboteurs are-How to master your money game Guest Colette Streicher✧ Websi...
2021-12-2237 minBridging#46 Colette Streicher and Ozlem Ozkan: Make Anything Possible by Rewiring Your BrainColette Streicher is the author of the number one Amazon international bestselling book, Abundance On Demand, and the founder of the MAP (Make Anything Possible) institute. For the past two decades, Colette has studied the most cutting-edge tools in the field of mental and emotional management and personal growth. In this episode you will learn:-How to make anything possible through rewiring your brain-The rule of receiving all you want-Money Saboteurs that block you from attracting money Books:✧ Abundance on Demand
2021-12-0829 minBridging#45 Zainab Salbi and Ozlem Ozkan: Freedom Is an Inside JobZainab Salbi is an Iraqi American humanitarian, author of several books (Two Worlds: Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam), public speaker, and women’s rights activist. She is the founder and former executive director of the non-profit humanitarian organization Women for Women International.Zainab has been consistently identified as one of the women impacting the world. People Magazine named her as one of the “25 Women Changing the World”. She was also a guest of Oprah Winfrey at Super Soul Sunday.Her life was impacted by her first-hand experience of war as she li...
2021-11-2443 minBridging#44 Tamara Bijani and Ozlem Ozkan: Dr. Joe Dispenza RetreatIn this episode, Tamara Bijani and I talk about our experience at the advanced retreat of Dr. Joe Dispenza in Turkey. In this episode you will learn:-Our experience at the retreat.-That every thought you have isn't true.-Why we choose to meditate daily.-What we gain from meditation.-How we tap into a field of unlimited possibilities. Books:✧ Becoming Supernatural (Dr. Joe Dispenza)✧ Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself Guest Tamara Bijani
2021-11-1035 minBridging#43 Eliza & Suze and Ozlem Ozkan: Band-Aids for RacismEliza and Suze are two high school students from the Netherlands. They are both 16 years old. They belong to the Gen Z generation. For one of the assignments of their high school, they have written an essay about the thoughts of children around racism. They went ahead and they went to primary schools and interviewed children between the age of 4-12 years. Out of this essay came a beautiful book, written and illustrated by Eliza and Suze. The book is called Band-Aids, a story about a group of special children with a band-aid for the pain. In this episode...
2021-10-2731 minBridging#42 Alex di Palma and Ozlem Ozkan: Why should you have a Podcast?Alex di Palma is a producer, editor, consultant, and educator. She’s the executive producer of the podcast, Food 4 Thot, which was named “one of the best book podcasts" by The Oprah Magazine. Alex is also the producer of bestselling author and marketing expert Seth Godin’s Akimbo Podcast. She teaches The Podcast Workshop alongside Seth and has already helped 1000+ students to become podcasters.In this episode you will learn:-why you should have a Podcast-how to create engagement with your audience-sharing your voice with Podcasting-the busine...
2021-10-1332 minBridging#41 Joe Wehbe and Ozlem Ozkan: 18 and lost? So were we.In this episode, I talk to Joe Wehbe from Sydney, Australia. We talked about Joe's co-authored newest book '18 and lost? so were we', written by 8 authors who felt lost after leaving high school. The book is about the stories of 8 everyday young people who could not be more different to show that there is no perfect path after high school.Seth Godin blurbed the book:"The big lie is that people have figured out their future. In this powerful and honest book, you'll discover that it's a journey, not a plan, and that you...
2021-09-2938 minBridging#40 Aynur Abbott and Ozlem Ozkan: The Golden EntrepreneurWhen Aynur Abbott lost her first bracelet as an infant there was panic in the house of this Turkish immigrant family based in the Netherlands. Aynur never knew that the panic caused by the loss of this golden bracelet would be the fundament of creating Aynur Abbott Fine Jewelry. Aynur, mother, daughter, friend, sister, wife tells openheartedly how she started her Amsterdam-based golden jewelry brand and realized that there is no failing, only learning even in times of feeling rejected and disappointed. Guest Aynur Abbott✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aynurabbott_finejewelry✧...
2021-07-1451 minBridging#39 Susanne Mueller and Ozlem Ozkan: What you can learn from an ironwomanSusanne Mueller was born and raised in Switzerland and lives for thirty years in New York City. In this episode, Susanne takes you on a bridge where she tells more about her journey in completing 26 marathons, an ironman triathlon race, and climbing the Kilimanjaro. Listen to Take it from the ironwoman Podcasthttps://take-it-from-the-iron-woman-trailer.simplecast.com/ Guest Susanne Muelle✧ Website: https://www.susannemueller.biz/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/
2021-06-3035 minBridging#38 Linda McLachlan and Ozlem Ozkan: Living a Courageous LifeLinda McLachlan Toronto-based, is a professional coach, business consultant, writer, and producer/host of the Arena podcast. In 2018 she was on a Turning Point. She needed to make some decisions about the next phase of her life. She had lived ‘this way for many years. Many attempts at ‘turning things around’ had failed. She was stuck. During a meditation and mindfulness retreat, she did some deep reflection. Out of this experience came the clarity and strength she needed to make a number of decisions: to leave her business, to ultimately leave her partner, move out, and quit drinking. She starte...
2021-06-1639 minBridging#37 Ric Lindberg and Ozlem Ozkan: Being in Service to OthersRic Lindberg, a Stockholm-based technical computer expert, is a coach and interim manager at BMW. Ric and I have a conversation about being in service to others, coaching others, being coached and the huge advantage of staying open for different viewpoints. Ric deliberately chooses to hire people that are smarter than him and explains why.For detailed episode notes go to https://www.riclindberg.com/bridging Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam...
2021-06-0238 minBridging#36 Philippa White and Ozlem Ozkan: Everyone Can Make Change HappenPhilippa White lived in different parts of the world and lives nowadays in Brazil. She is the founder and CEO of The International Exchange Program (TIE). Here is a wonderful conversation about how to connect highly skilled people from the private sector with NGOs and make an impact. Everyone has a change-making power!Discover where your Changemaking power comes from here: decoder.tiechangemaker.comFind out more at the TIE Accelerator info session: apply.tieaccelerator.comTIE General theinternationalexchange.co.ukThe TIE Unearthed Podcast https://anchor.fm/philippa-white-tie
2021-05-1938 minBridging#35 Arie Boomsma and Ozlem Ozkan: Perseverance, Goal Setting, Discipline and PrioritisingArie Boomsma is a father, entrepreneur, and expert in health and fitness. Arie works since the ’90s as a host for a variety of Dutch tv shows. He is the host of the Podcast ‘About Routines’. He is the author of several books. He’s also the founder of the Vondelgyms in Amsterdam, a gym that transformed the health of thousands of people, where I was also a member. Arie writes about a healthy lifestyle, fitness, nutrition, sleep, daily practices for good health, and most of all, creating habits for long-term health. People in the Netherlands are familiar with his book...
2021-05-0550 minBridging#34 Nadine Kelly M.D. and Ozlem Ozkan: A Holistic view of HealthNadine Kelly M.D. is a retired doctor, experienced yoga instructor, a health yoga, founder of YOGI M.D., and the host of YOGI M.D. Podcast. This episode is about a holistic view of health through the domains of social health, emotional health, mental health, physical health, intellectual health, and spiritual health. Guest Nadine Kelly M.D.✧ Website: https://yogimd.net/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-ba...
2021-04-2150 minBridging#33 Gav Thompson and Ozlem Ozkan: Surviving CancerGav Thompson is the host & curator of the DO Podcast, found in Wales. Gav used to be very worky, and his high-performing attitude has led him to have a successful career in advertising agencies in various parts of the world, in the UK, US, ASIA, and Australia. Gav tells us open-heartedly how his ‘why in life’ changed after he survived tongue cancer. Through his storytelling skills, Gav takes us through the process of being diagnosed with cancer, the surgery itself, the three months he couldn’t speak, and the moments he was fully recovered. Guest Gav Thom...
2021-04-0737 minBridging#32 Annemiek Schrijver and Ozlem Ozkan: De Verwondering[This episode is in Dutch]In deze aflevering vertelt Annemiek Schrijver over haar verwondering in de wereld en hoe we nabijheid kunt ervaren. Hoe kunnen we er ‘zijn’ en hoe kunnen we de mysterie in een ander eren? Hebben we lef nodig om niets te doen? Hoe kunnen we werkelijk de ander zien en horen? Val nou eens echt even stil en laat tot je doordringen wat er op dit moment is. Annemiek Schrijver is televisier presentator, radio presentator, documaintare maker en schrijver. Ze presenteerde talloze televieprogramma’s en radioprogramma’s en schreef diverse boe...
2021-03-2448 minBridging#31 Reinier van Eijk and Ozlem Ozkan: The Bootstrapped FounderReinier van Eijk, a 31-year-old entrepreneur which started as a bootstrapper founded five companies. Reinier beliefs in starting to make bad decisions which will lead to good decisions and change. Listen to how this former bootstrapper, now a founder, lifts other people up by building companies. Guest Reinier van Eijk✧ Blogposts: https://reiniervaneijk.nl✧ Podcast: https://reiniers-60.simplecast.com/episodes✧ Website: https://www.condept.nl/ en https://talent.taldept.nl/. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.c...
2021-03-1031 min
Bridging#30 Seth Godin: The Practice, Creating and Shipping Creative Work.Seth Godin on The Practice, creating and shipping creative work. In this episode, we explore how to practice and ship creative work, regardless of the narrative in our head. We talk through Seth’s work, his newest book “The Practice” and generosity. He shares generously his viewpoint on how to be able and willing to say “I see you” and “I made this”.SETH GODIN is the author of 20 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He’s also the founder of the altMBA and The Akimbo Workshops, online seminars...
2021-02-2449 minBridging#29 Lisa Carmen Wang and Ozlem Ozkan: Enoughness with a serial entrepreneurLisa Carmen Wang is a New York-based serial entrepreneur, Keynote Speaker, and Host of two podcasts. She co-founded SheWorx, an entrepreneurship platform for women and startup funding. She is a four-time US National Champion gymnast. She made it to the Forbes 30 under 30 list. This high achiever and ambitious entrepreneur tells us openheartedly how she was struggling through imposter syndrome and a secret all-consuming lack of confidence and finally achieved an internal state of "Enoughness". Lisa and I talk about her journey of coming to a state of enoughness. She shares with us how she had to appreciate her journey...
2021-02-1031 minBridging#28 Naz Kawan and Ozlem Ozkan: The social entrepreneur creating a more sustainable worldNaz Kawan is a 28 years old social entrepreneur based in Amsterdam; originally from Irak. She co-founded two companies: A Beautiful Mess and Mondmaskerfabriek. A Beautiful Mess is a local textile factory based in the Netherlands and works with tailors with a refugee background. While those companies produce sustainable clothing for brands like Tommy Hilfiger and surgical masks for the medical industry, Naz enjoys being a social entrepreneur. Naz tells us how she not only dreams about a more sustainable world but how she practices what she teaches. She thinks the time is now; we all have to take responsibility...
2021-01-2733 minBridging#27 David Nebinski and Ozlem Ozkan: Blend your passions and interests, while earning incomeDavid Nebinski, New York-based, is the VP of growth at 7:47 Gratitude Experience and host of the Portfolio Career Podcast. He interviewed 140+ people who blend their passions and interests while earning income. Furthermore, David has interviewed Seth Godin twice. David says just start by supporting your friends by asking “How can I help?”.Learn more about David and Portfolio Career Podcast: https://www.portfoliocareerpodcast.com/One Email Away Newsletter: https://www.portfoliocareerpodcast.com/oneemailaway7:47 Gratitude Experience: https://www.747club.org/ Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozle...
2021-01-1329 minBridging#26 Selina Mohabir and Ozlem Ozkan: Living in the unknown without fearSelina Mohabir originally from Toronto, Canada stepped into the unknown six years ago by taking only one decision: following her dream. She left a succesfull career to backpack in Europe. Later she was hired by Nike Headquarters Europe in the Netherlands where she became a director digital commerce. In a time where many people have to live in the unknown, Selina believes that we all have answers inside of ourselves. We just need to take space and time to listen to it. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin...
2020-12-3034 minBridging#25 Karsu Donmez and Ozlem Ozkan: The life of an internationally known singer and musicianA conversation with a creative soul which is authentic, embraces her vulnerability and is all about imperfection. Karsu is a singer, songwriter, pianist, musician, and so much more. She has performed in more than twenty countries whereas three times at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York. Where does the Dutch-born get her confidence from? What does it really take to be an internationally known singer? Guest Karsu Donmez✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karsudonmez/✧ Website: www.karsu.nl✧ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/karsukarsu Host Ö...
2020-12-1655 minBridging#24 Gulshanoy Tolipova and Ozlem Ozkan: Getting a job during the Coronavirus PandemicGulshanoy is the international marketing and e-commerce manager of two Danish fashion brands, Pieces & Mamalicious, and is at the same time part of the top management within Bestseller A/S. She has hired many people during her career of 12 years at this multinational fashion company. While many people lost their jobs during the Coronavirus Pandemic, Gulshanoy beliefs in the skills we all have. She generously shares what she expects from a candidate during an interview and how to really get ready to get the job you want. Whether you lost your job or just graduated in the middle of...
2020-12-0240 minBridging#23 Danette May and Ozlem Ozkan: How to practice Self-LoveDanette May is America's leading healthy lifestyle expert and at the same time Author of books, such as 'The Rise: An Unforgettable Journey of Self-Love, Forgiveness, and Transformation'. Based in Colorado in the USA, she is influencing millions of women around the world with three pillars; healing food, healing movement and healing mindset. While self love is thrown as confetti, what does it really take to love yourself? For Danette, in order to understand her power and start loving herself, she had to have her fall. Danette is generously sharing her daily practices which can help you change your...
2020-11-1838 minBridging#22 Kamilla Sultanova and Ozlem Ozkan: How to deal with Social PressureSpeaker, influencer and cultural architect Kamilla Sultanova from Helsinki, Finland joins Bridging. Born and raised in Uzbekistan, she experienced huge social pressure but after living in the USA and Nordics she realised that social pressure is anywhere in the world. This episode is all about social pressure, what it does to us, how we can break the norm and become the norm. Patreon with a recurring monthly donation of your choosing. Guest Kamilla Sultanova✧ Twitter: @KamillaUbuntu ✧ Website: https://kamillasultanova.com/ ✧ Community building webcast: https://youtu.be/Zsx7lldl...
2020-11-0436 minBridging#21 PatreonBridging Podcast is on Patreon! This Patreon is for those who would like to support the time, effort, and love put into making the world a better place through the Bridging Podcast every single day, and for those who would like to support taking the Podcast to the next level. Bridging Podcast is absolutely nothing without you, so please contribute on www.patreon.com/ozkanozlem. Check it out. And as always, I am grateful for you! Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemoz...
2020-10-2805 minBridging#20 The story behind "The Student: Reflections of The Heart and Mind"? Mariah Hagadone and ÖzlemMariah Hagadone is an educator from Michigan, USA. At the same time she is the editor of my book "The Student: reflections of the heart and mind". This time Mariah asks and I answer. We talk about the reasons of writing "The Student", the process, the struggles and the impact I am trying to create with "The Student".If you'd like to read "The Student", you can get it here:-https://www.amazon.de/-/nl/gp/product/B08GQCS59W?pf_rd_r=7WDQ46KYX7WZX5B78GWE&pf_rd_p=b3337651-9712-4...
2020-10-2128 minBridging#19 Nazmiye Oral: Journey to Self-LoveNazmiye Oral was born and raised in Hengelo in The Netherlands. She is an actor, writer and columnist. As a child she didn't feel any connection to her parents, felt left alone and abandoned. Yet, this was only a part of her journey. Through her work and embracing her inner child she entered the area of Self-Love. ✧ Nazmiye recommends https://www.parre-deden.nl/. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultura...
2020-10-071h 13Bridging#18 Jay Abbott: How to stay focusedJay Abbott is an entrepreneur from New Zealand, nowadays based in Amsterdam. Jay is a rigorous planner and an expert in staying focused. He shares with us his learnings and experience about how to stay focused.Jay's recommendations of some books:-The Miracle Morning - Hal Elrod-Can’t hurt me - David Goggins-Why we sleep - Matthew Walker-Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less - Greg Mckewon-Flow - Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi-Mental Models - Peter Hollins Host Özlem Özkan✧...
2020-09-2347 minBridging#17 Adam Ashton: Explore new viewpoints through readingAdam Ashton is the co-host and co-producer of the Podcast "What Will You learn". (https://www.whatyouwilllearn.com/) He is based in Melbourne, Australia. Adam and I talk about how each book propose a different skill or a different approach. No single book has all of the answers, but you can access someone’s life’s work and wisdom and gradually chunk together the different pieces of the puzzle. Do you want to establish a reading habit or learn more about our reading experiences, make sure you don't miss this episode. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Ins...
2020-09-0939 minBridging#16 Gulshanoy Tolipova: Find Peace in Being PresentGulshanoy and I talk about being present in a fast paced life. In a society where multitasking is appreciated, we both work on not-multitasking and enjoy the peace of being present brings into our lives. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-development, spirituality, and personal growth led her to gain a Master in Behavioural Sciences and Bachelor in Education in Amsterdam. While working a...
2020-09-0233 minBridging#15 Kyle Courtaway: What Makes a Great LeaderKyle Courtaway is an expert in talent development and leadership. He is based in Illinois, United States. He has over 25 year of experience and has helped many individuals reach their leadership goals including many that work with Fortune 500 organisations. Kyle and I had a conversation about how a great leader could be, and what it takes to be a good leader. Kyle and I had a dive into human psychology and the things we humans remember from a boss. Kyle says that people can be incredibly specific about how it felt to work for a challenging boss because we...
2020-08-261h 03Bridging#14 Mark Whitwell: Embracing Life through YogaMark Whitwell is originally from New Zealand and is based nowadays in California. He is a yoga teacher, trains people to become yoga teachers in Bali and Fiji. He is also the author of the book ‘God and Sex, now we get both’. Mark tells us more about how you can get intimate with life as it already is through yoga. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her li...
2020-08-191h 07Bridging#13 Lucie Agras: The power of movementLucie Agras is a movement trainer, fitness model based in Paris. She has collaborated with different brands and is nowadays the ambassador of Adidas in Paris. Lucie and I talk about how to align your passion and purpose in life with your path. Lucie deliberately used sports to overcome her fears and self doubt. How do you take the leap when you are afraid to fail so much? Lucie and I talk not only about how sports and nutrition influence your life, but also how the images of ideal bodies we see in the media has an impact on...
2020-08-1258 minBridging#12 Dave Aron: Teachings from a Marketing ProfessorDave Aron is a marketing professor and director of the graduate programs of the Dominican University in Chicago. Dave and I discuss if plan A would really work when you have a plan B to lean on. While Dave says that there isn’t a magic formula for marketing, there might be something else.Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-development, spirituality, and personal growth led...
2020-08-0530 minBridging#11 Dave Aron: Do or Die and MarketingDave Aron is a marketing professor and director of the graduate programs of the Dominican University in Chicago. Dave shares with us his teaching of marketing and how marketing is connected to human psychology. He explains why your target audience isn’t everybody but only the people that you can help the most. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam-based multilingual and multicultural teacher, presenter, and author. Her lifelong passion for self-development, spirituality, and personal growth led her to...
2020-07-2924 minBridging#10 Gulshanoy Tolipova: A talk about women’s empowerment, strength, confidence and enduranceGulshanoy was born and raised in Uzbekistan, a country in Central Asia. Step by step she became the international marketing and e-commerce manager of two Danish fashion brands, Pieces & Mamalicious. Gulshanoy and I talk openly about the way we were raised as a girl. While we both strived for having the same rights as men do, we sometimes operated from two totally different identities. Work isn’t the only thing that is forming us, confidence, strength and endurance are built by life experience and failure is a part of that. Listen to this very inspirational woman about what the sc...
2020-07-2257 minBridging#9 Val Streicher: Million dollar business launched at 22-years oldVal Streicher, a French-American entrepreneur was only 22 years old when he started his own company in coaching. In only six years he went from earning fifty dollars a month to having a million dollar business. For him it was life or death, whether he would make it work or die homeless in the street. Val shares generously his insights and why his business was the right bamboo tree to plant. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ozlemozkan/ Özlem is an Amsterdam...
2020-07-1538 minBridging#8 Val Streicher: Money and successStarting off as a car mechanic, he became an entrepreneur in the growth industry. Val Streicher, a French-American emotional fitness coach and I are having a conversation about money. Even though most people agree that money alone won’t bring happiness, why do we still pursue to have more money? We openly explore our beliefs around money, question if everyone can make a lot of money and if everyone should want to make a lot of money.[Music: Abba]Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linkedin...
2020-07-0838 minBridging#7 Maria Sanchez Gonzalez: A very open talk between two highly competitive womenMaria Sanchez Gonzalez, born in Madrid has played basketball on a high level in Spain, USA and UK. She works nowadays as a manager at ‘Nike’ in Paris and is co-founder of ‘We are KIIN’, a startup in Paris who promotes movement. Özlem played different sports and games on the streets and always wanted to win and be the best. Competing is a constant state for these women in any dimension of their life, as they both strive to be the best version of themselves. These two highly competitive women talk very openly about why they became competitive at a very yo...
2020-07-0157 minBridging#6 Aviléne Arrindell: The life of a PolyglotAviléne Arrindell was born and raised in Curacao, a Caribbean Island with only 160.000 inhabitants. Growing up with three languages shaped the Polyglot in her. She is fluent in seven languages and believes that a language breaks the barriers between cultures. Leadership was one of the most important skills that she was taught by her mother. She lives a life where she takes responsibility for her own actions, isn’t afraid of trying new things and sees challenges as great learning moments. Host Özlem Özkan✧ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ozkanozlem/✧Linkedin: https://www.linked...
2020-06-2443 minBridging#5 Nakena Cromartie: The art of selfNakena Cromartie is an African American woman with a level of faith, courage and bravery. Together with Nakena we go down to the art of self in an age of #blacklivesmatter. While she believes that she is not defined by the perceptions of others and her skin color, she strongly believes that a contribution to the world starts with getting down to the art of self and getting in alignment with your true intentions. Nakena visits often a place of stillness to become much more centered in life. In her words: “Double down of the knowing what you do kn...
2020-06-171h 19Bridging#4 Eva Cristina Pérez Ramos: Perfection doesn’t exist for a reasonEva Cristina Pérez Ramos was born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela. She grew up with big appreciation for some basic needs which are often taken for granted in the West, such as life security, food and water. Her appreciation for these basic needs and freedom in her life started expanding even more when she moved to Denmark, China and Spain. Living nowadays in Spain, facing the global pandemic, she still has great appreciation for the food that she can buy in the grocery store, even though she needs to stand in the line. While the public transport was p...
2020-06-1051 minBridging#3 Malika Ouacha: In every crash there is a fundament to be found and build onMalika Ouacha was born and raised in the Netherlands by Moroccan parents. In her words the death of her mother first crashed everything inside of her and then became the fundament of the anthropologist she is today. She is doing her PHD in cultural and social anthropology at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University and serves at different organizations. Yet, she is much more than her studies and positions she is holding. Experiencing not having an example to follow in her life and feeling perceived as non equal to men, she just had to figure it out for...
2020-06-0342 minBridging#2 Maria Garcia Rojo and Ozlem Ozkan: Living a Curious LifeMaria Garcia Rojo was born and raised in Spain. From the age of nine, she spent her summers at a boarding school in Ireland, which created her foundation of living a curious life. Born in the 60’s during the dictatorship in Spain, she craved for freedom and her curiosity made her move to Germany, Egypt and later on Turkey. She says that curiosity is like a door, once you open it you cannot close it. It’s bringing you from one place to the next one.Learn more about what it takes to be in integrity with your...
2020-05-2740 minBridging#1 Why Bridging? Amsterdam, The NetherlandsIn this episode we go to Amsterdam in the Netherlands, where I am based (at least for now!). This episode is an introduction to me. I openly tell about why I started this Podcast, how I was born into cultural diversity and entrepreneurship which started way back in 1968 when my grandfather moved to The Netherlands. I tell you more about my personal development journey and how my striving mentality served me and got in my way as well. I was perceived as this fearless girl but actually I wasn't fearless. I am fearful too, but I’ve learned from a...
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