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Araucaria (podcast)

Araucaria is a long-lived tree with an unusual shape and extensive root systems. Just like many family stories – beautiful and complicated at the same time.

This blog is a space for reflection on what we carry within ourselves – and how we can live with it more consciously.

Araucaria #2: On boundaries and being yourself in relationships

Published on: June 24, 2025

In the previous episode, we talked about belonging – about how important it is to have your place in the world and in relationships. Today I'm looking at what makes that place truly ours.

This episode is about boundaries – physical, emotional, relational. About how the body tells us "yes" and "no" before we manage to name it. About how closeness can be safe when we are rooted in ourselves. This is a story about how boundaries are not about shutting ourselves off, but a path to meeting. With another person. And with ourselves.

You are listening to Araucaria. What story do you need to hear to heal? The human being is part of the whole, yet experiences oneself, one's thoughts, and feelings as separate from the rest. It is a kind of optical … [...] Read full transcript / More details

Araucaria #1: Belonging - a story that binds us

Published on: July 26, 2024

In the first episode, we delve into belonging – one of the deepest human needs.
How do we know that we "belong"? What stories convey (or don't convey) this feeling to us? What can we tell children – and ourselves – to feel rooted or seen?

Here you will find:

  • stories and reflections from therapeutic practice,
  • the language of psychology and metaphors,
  • exercises and questions you can ask yourself or your loved ones.
You're listening to Araukaria. What story does one need to hear to heal? There's a saying that innocence is the mother of innovation. This is my inspiration for creating this podcast. I hope it will lead me to an interesting … [...] Read full transcript / More details