The reproductive health for women in their 40s and 50s revolves around the menopause transition. It’s a natural period in the lives of women in which the female body changes from fertile to no longer fertile. In Dutch, the words ‘overgang’ (transition) and ‘menopauze’ (menopause) are used interchangeably. However, they are not quite the same. …
For many people in the spiritual scene, the Sanskrit word ‘Shanti’ is a familiar sound. It is often chanted at the end of certain mantras, mostly Shanti mantras. But what does Shanti actually mean? Shanti refers to an inner state of peace and tranquility. By chanting three times Shanti we ask our divine universe for …
We all have experienced a moment when someone made a nasty comment about us. Instead of approaching and telling them how unpleasant their comment made us feel, we chose to remain silent. Yep, been there too. Boundaries or limits – we all have them. Most people have ideas about what is acceptable to them and …
A Four-Step Guide To Setting Boundaries And Maintaining Them Read More »
Depression is a mental illness that affects how you feel, think, and act. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that globally 1 out of every 4 people will be impacted by poor mental health or mental illness at some point in their lives. Despite the high prevalence of depression, many myths and misconceptions persist. Depressed people …
Have you ever wondered what the course you followed was good for? I had this with a course that I was taking during my study. It was an interesting course on science, media, and society, but I never expected to do something with the knowledge I gained. Until now. The course was specifically focusing on …
Reproductive Health in your 30s: What You Should Know About The Biological Clock Read More »
Two years ago, I attended a personal development class in university. All attendants were divided into smaller groups. I sat with a young man and woman and we had to introduce ourselves. I remember that the girl was telling that she suffered from a burnout and her parents were supportive. We asked her more questions …
Taboo Talk: Telling Your Family Members About Depression or Burnout Read More »
Whether you are heading towards your twenties, you are already in your twenties, or you have passed your twenties a long time ago: taking care of and understanding your reproductive health is important! Your twenties are often called the formative years. For many of us, this phase is about the transition from college to work …
Reproductive health in your 20s: fertility, contraception, STIs Read More »
Overthinking can in simple terms be explained as thinking about something for too much and too long. It causes enormous distress and suffering in our lives and is linked to psychological problems, such as depression and anxiety. There are many forms of overthinking: endlessly pondering over what decision to make, dwelling on past events and …
EN 
NL