#142 From Banking to Breath: Reclaiming Energy and Purpose with Neelam Harjani

In this episode, Neelam Harjani shares her inspiring journey from investment banking to becoming a leading yoga teacher and wellness coach. After experiencing burnout in high-pressure finance, Neelam transformed her life, dedicating over 20 years to helping high achievers sustain peak performance without sacrificing well-being. Recognized as a Global Woman of Influence 2024, she works with CEOs and global leaders, providing science-backed tools in mindfulness, breathwork, and resilience to thrive in demanding environments. Neelam opens up about battling chronic health issues and finding healing through yoga and mindfulness practices like Pranayama. She offers practical tips for managing stress, aligning your career with personal values, and embracing the present moment to transform your well-being. Whether you’re navigating career changes or seeking tools for stress relief, this episode delivers valuable insights to help you glow from within. EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Neelam’s career transition 06:05 Overcoming challenges 16:18 The power of breathwork & Pranayama 21:31 Understanding negative mental bias 24:28 Managing stress and emotional baggage 26:40 The interconnected pillars of wellness 29:59 Living a glowing life 31:09 Final thoughts & quickfire questions   EPISODE RESOURCES Show Notes: martinafink.com/podcast/142 neelamharjani.com

In this episode, I welcomed Daniela Krüger, Founder of A Place Of Love, Sexual Counselor & Neo Emotional Release Practitioner & Tantric Embodiment Teacher. Together, we talk about the importance of self-awareness, mind-body connection, and emotional release practices. Daniela shares her journey through music, emotional struggles, and how she transitioned to helping women find their authentic power. We discuss simple and practical methods for emotional regulation, such as shaking practices, the power of embodiment, and the psychosomatic impacts on health. Daniela emphasizes how important rest is, why you should have a consistent self-care practice, and why you might have to break through societal norms to live a balanced, fulfilling life. The episode is filled with insights into creating a self-loving and authentic life by embracing both light and dark emotions. EPISODE RESOURCES Connect with Daniela on Socials aplaceoflove.deinstagram.com/danielakrue instagram.com/aplaceoflove__ Other Resources ecstaticdancewinterthur.ch

In this insightful episode, Dion Pfisterer, musician and Bali’s no. 1 DJ, shares his remarkable journey from being a drummer to embracing the holistic lifestyle of music, travel, and spirituality. Martina, our host, delves deep into themes of intuition, vulnerability, and authentic living. Together, they explore the profound impacts of listening to one's heart, expressing vulnerability, and cherishing connection, while highlighting the transformational power of ecstatic dance and self-care. This episode offers a fresh perspective on living authentically, with practical insights for enhancing mental and emotional wellbeing through holistic practices. EPISODE RESOURCES Upcoming Embodied DJ Retreats: March 3-9, 2025 in Bali, Indonesia September 22-28 in Spain More information: embodieddjtraining.com Connect with Dion on Socials instagram.com/dion.soulfire SoundCloud.com/dion.soulfire Other Resources ecstaticdancewinterthur.ch

Have you ever experienced a day where you feel so happy and the next moment you can't stop crying? That's literally how my past few weeks have been for me. When we learn to dance in this polarity of feeling extremely high vibe in one moment and frustrated or angry in the next one, we become incredibly resilient. The key is to allow your emotions to be there without judgment, knowing that your emotions don't mean anything about your worth. When we can learn to accept what is and be present with what is, we strengthen a muscle that's going to be incredibly valuable for the rest of your life. This is the final episode of Season 2! Thank you for being a part of our Glow Life Podcast Journey!   You can find the full show notes here: http://martinafink.com/podcast/139   Have you downloaded the free Self-Care Guide for Perfectionist yet? Click here to access it: http://martinafink.lpages.co/success-guide-organic

Sometimes, the only thing that's standing in your way is yourself. If you are an overthinker, you want to do many different things, and feel like you know what you need to do, but still can't take the first step, you're going to resonate a lot with Ale González in this on-air coaching episode. Ale from Mexico has been looking for something to fulfill her. After being intoxicated by a pill a doctor gave her to cure her depression, Ale was ill for almost six months, which made her rethink her life and question everything. She's currently interested in creating a business and has several great ideas, but feels overwhelmed with where to start and doesn't fully believe in herself.   In today's episode, we talk about how to determine what exactly is holding her back why there's more to moving forward in life than just what you think how to release the heavy weight on your shoulder that's keeping you stuck why having clear conversations with loved ones are key for your worthiness why you are ready now (and don't need x, y, or z before you can be ready) how to ask for help without feeling like a failure And so much more!    You can find the full show notes here: http://martinafink.com/podcast/138   Have you downloaded the free Self-Care Guide for Perfectionist yet? Click here to access it: martinafink.lpages.co/success-guide-organic

As a high achieving woman in today's western world, it is so easy to get sucked into the fast paced lifestyle of work, success, full schedules, and not much free time. This often results in you sleeping through the entire weekend, canceling plans with friends, and feeling frustrated with yourself. Jessica is one of my lovely clients who, over the past year, has implemented simple, but life-transforming changes in her lifestyle to quit overwhelm, raise her self-compassion, and put her own needs and desires first: to teach Yoga again. Jessica Oschwald is a psychologist by training and a certified vinyasa Yoga teacher (350h). In 2018, she accomplished her PhD and subsequently a PostDoc at the University of Zurich, where she specialized in the cognitive neuroscience of healthy aging. Today, she works as a data scientist in personalized healthcare and is based in London, UK. Jessica shares her passion through The Mindful Lab, where it is her mission to make the ancient teachings of Yoga blended with insights from modern science accessible to everyone who wants to slow down and live a more mindful and purposeful life.   In today's episode, we talk about how to not freak out when things don't go as planned why being part of a community helps you feel less alone how to lower the expectations you have of yourself how to meet new likeminded people while working from home the key to being compassionate with yourself how to put yourself first and not always be available for everyone and everything why you are in the right place right now how to authentically be yourself again And so much more!    You can find the full show notes here: http://martinafink.com/podcast/137   Have you downloaded the free Self-Care Guide for Perfectionist yet? Click here to access it: http://martinafink.lpages.co/success-guide-organic

Sometimes, the only thing that's standing in your way is yourself. If you are an overthinker, you want to do many different things, and feel like you know what you need to do, but still can't take the first step, you're going to resonate a lot with Ale González in this on-air coaching episode. Ale from Mexico has been looking for something to fulfill her. After being intoxicated by a pill a doctor gave her to cure her depression, Ale was ill for almost six months, which made her rethink her life and question everything. She's currently interested in creating a business and has several great ideas, but feels overwhelmed with where to start and doesn't fully believe in herself.   In today's episode, we talk about how to determine what exactly is holding her back why there's more to moving forward in life than just what you think how to release the heavy weight on your shoulder that's keeping you stuck why having clear conversations with loved ones are key for your worthiness why you are ready now (and don't need x, y, or z before you can be ready) how to ask for help without feeling like a failure And so much more!  You can find the full show notes here: http://martinafink.com/podcast/138   Have you downloaded the free Self-Care Guide for Perfectionist yet? Click here to access it: http://martinafink.lpages.co/success-guide-organic

Tallia Deljou has a Master's degree in Positive Psychology and is a life coach helping people find their path, honor their gifts, and connect to their purpose. Through her signature coaching program, Power by Purpose, and her Forbes' featured podcast, Sincerely Me, Tallia gives people the tools to break through their fears and stories and pursue meaning with clarity and confidence. Her work continues to be featured across platforms including Forbes, Fortune, Real Simple, Business Insider, and Well + Good.   In today's episode, we talk about how to stop looking for happiness in the "next thing" how to shift out of an overthinking mindset into taking one babystep forward towards your purposeful life why your answers are in your fears how to redefine success in a way that feels good and isn't just achievement based why you can perfectionize your self-care + why you should not do that how to not stress about not knowing what's next And so much more!  You can find the full show notes here: http://martinafink.com/podcast/136   Have you downloaded the free Self-Care Guide for Perfectionist yet? Click here to access it: http://martinafink.lpages.co/success-guide-organic

If you ever find yourself in a situation where you feel like you're the victim and everything is happening TO you, you're going to want to listen to this episode! Shifting out of the victim space into a space where you take full responsibility of where you're at and what you CAN do, has not only changed my life, it is about to change yours, too! In this episode, I am talking to my mentor Zion Kim, the founder of several multi-million dollar companies and an amazing coach, who always gets me to see and uncover things in myself that I'm not able to see myself. In today's episode, we talk about why we can get hurt by uncommunicated expectations the difference between harmony and intimacy how to shift out of being a victim and take radical responsibility why we deserve deeper, more intimate relationships how to shift from feeling powerless to powerful by taking full ownership And so much more!    You can find the full show notes here: http://martinafink.com/podcast/135   Have you downloaded the free Self-Care Guide for Perfectionist yet? Click here to access it: martinafink.lpages.co/success-guide-organic

Joanne Daniels is a 32 year old mum of one who has a high pressured job working as Finance Manager for a London based Asset Manager.  She often reached the point of burn out, putting the demands of her job / needs of others before herself, which was affecting her health and her relationships and she knew something needed to change. She has several perfectionist tendencies, which have served her well in some respects, and not so well in others.  Due to working remotely, especially in the past year, she was able to dedicate more time to herself and finally prioritised herself.  Jo recently graduated from Perfectionist Rehab and said: "This course has changed me as a person for the better, and I feel blessed to be able to share my story with others, to hopefully inspire others that they can do this, they can change and take steps towards the glow life, and it is reachable if you put your heart and mind to it."   In today's episode, we talk about migraines, relationship conflict, and snappy behavior why your feelings as a perfectionist matter how to make new friends where you can share with no fear of being judged how to never again cry behind closed doors why knowing your core values can improve work + your life outside of work how to be in tune with yourself And so much more!    You can find the full show notes here: http://martinafink.com/podcast/134   Have you downloaded the free Self-Care Guide for Perfectionist yet? Click here to access it: http://martinafink.lpages.co/success-guide-organic