Friedemann Schaub
The coronavirus pandemic has brought our world literally to a stop, without a road-map on where this will lead. Since we have not yet a vaccine, nor a proven treatment for the coronavirus, our best defense, besides avoiding contact with the virus, is our immune system. Most of us know that for our immune defenses to … Read more
During a time of uncertainty, where many of us feel anxious, insecure and powerless, courage and trust in ourselves can bridge the gap between fear and fearless living. But how do you access the courage and trust to take life in your own hands, when so much appears out of your control? I am sure … Read more
With the coronavirus epidemic dominating the news, and the upcoming election just around the corner, for many people, the list of things to worry about just keeps getting longer. Do you spend more time worrying about the future than enjoying the present moment? Or, do you try to ignore your emotions, because they may only … Read more
We all want to love and be loved. But many people who have experienced disappointment, pain or betrayal in relationships keep their hearts somewhat guarded, so that they don’t get hurt again. Are you afraid of falling in love? Maybe you have been rejected or wounded one time too many and are no longer willing to … Read more
Do you ever have intrusive thoughts seemingly out of nowhere popping into your head? You may be preparing dinner in the kitchen, when suddenly your mind conjures a scary image or crazy idea that leaves you wondering about what just happened. The thought could be about harming a loved one, wondering if you have cancer, or worrying … Read more
It’s the beginning of a new year, a clean slate, a new beginning and another chance to reach your goals. With renewed motivation, you are choosing your goals for the next 365 days. However, chances are that, like so many others, you will give up on your resolutions within the next 30 days, leaving you … Read more
Do you find the beginning of a new year one of the most anxiety-triggering times? Whether it is about facing the big unknowns this year may bring, the sense of having to climb another mountain of obligations and challenges, or the worry that you won’t reach the goals and desires you have for the next … Read more
We are living in interesting, and seemingly, faster and faster moving times. Norms and values that were generally agreed upon as the foundation of our society are put into question. Ideas of right and wrong, truth and lies become more and more blurry as we are bombarded with an incomprehensible amount of unsettling, and often … Read more
Isn’t it mind-boggling that 2019 is already coming to an end? It feels like time is speeding up so much that we can barely catch our breath to keep up. One of the ways we can slow down time is to look back at all that this year brought us. We can think about all … Read more
Learn how to navigate life’s challenges with my radio show guest Kamla K. Kapur, who shares stories about the ancient mystic Rumi.