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BRAINTED with Laura Ekes

Dive into "BRAINTED" - the interactive, multilingual podcast with exciting interviews, mindfulness lifestyle topics, and DeepTalk truths. Explore unique perspectives by becoming part of our community. You can contact us via Instagram and even participate in podcast episodes. . So, let"s repaint 🖌️ your brain 🧠 in a new way with stories about the art of life, the mind, and sometimes cringeworthy truths. #staybrainted 💜

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00:56:11

Perspektiven im Fokus: Stress ohne toxische Positivität.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2026/04/05

❓Wie verändert sich unser Stress, wenn wir ihn nicht nur bekämpfen, sondern verstehen?In dieser Folge tauchen wir tief in das Thema Perspektiven, positives Denken und Stress ein. Wir sprechen darüber, warum es so schwerfällt, negative Gedanken loszulassen, wie man toxische Positivität erkennt und welche Rituale helfen können, wieder klar und gelassen zu sehen.Außerdem erfährst du:• Wie ein Perspektivwechsel selbst in unveränderten Situationen alles verändern kann• Warum Dankbarkeit, Selbstmitgefühl

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00:12:42

UNFAMILIAR HAPPINESS: Why we sometimes stay pessimistic.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2026/03/15

Heyyy there!❓Have you ever noticed how things can finally go well in your life — and somehow you still feel uncomfortable instead of happy?In this episode I’m talking about a question that felt very confronting to ask myself:Are we sometimes not afraid of happiness… but simply unfamiliar with it?Inspired by the Yes Theory podcast Break Free From Your Old Ways and Brianna Wiest’s The Mountain Is You, I reflect on self-sabotage, emotional comfort zones, and why we sometimes stay attached to versions

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00:08:54

BEFRIENDING FEAR: Why fear might know your deepest...

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2026/02/10

Heyyy there!❓What if fear speaks up exactly when you’re getting closer to what you want? In this episode, I revisit a book that quietly found me twice in life: My Friend Fear by Meera Lee Patel. Rereading it made me realize how much my relationship with fear has changed — and how differently I understand it today.We explore the idea that fear might not be the enemy we’ve been taught to fight, but a signal pointing toward growth, desire, and change. From inherited fears and scarcity thinking to

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00:09:50

YAPPERS REGRET: When Sharing Becomes Too Much.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2026/01/25

Heyyy there!❓ Ever shared something — online or in a conversation — and only afterwards felt that quiet “maybe that was too much” feeling?In this episode, I reflect on the internet term “Yappers Regret” and what it reveals about oversharing, vulnerability, and the pressure to be authentic in public spaces. I talk about why sharing can feel deeply connecting — and strangely draining at the same time. Why people say they want honesty, but not always the emotional weight that comes with it.This episode

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01:01:25

HOFFNUNG IM WANDEL: Glaube, Liebe und das Vertrauen...

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2026/01/18

❓Was gibt uns Hoffnung, wenn das Leben unsicher wird – und wie bleibt sie gerade dann lebendig?In dieser besonderen Weihnachtsfolge ist Gästin Laura bei uns zu Gast, mit der mich eine lange gemeinsame Geschichte verbindet. Gemeinsam sprechen wir über Hoffnung – nicht als abstrakten Begriff, sondern als gelebte Erfahrung zwischen Glaube, Liebe und Vertrauen.Wir sprechen darüber, wie Hoffnung durch ihren christlichen Glauben getragen werden kann, wie sie sich über die Jahre verändert und warum sie

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00:07:12

2026: Repeating, Returning, Resharing.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2026/01/04

Heyyy there! ❓ How did this year actually feel — not how it looked, but how it felt?In this short year-end and new year episode, I reflect on coming back after a longer pause through 2024 and the beginning of 2025.We talk about repetition, and about why brainted was never meant to deliver something super new or exciting every single week — but something familiar, grounding, and human.This podcast is a mental training space.A place for reminders, not reinvention.For returning, not starting over.We

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00:10:06

STRESS & SICKNESS: What My Body Is Asking For.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/12/14

Heyyy there!❓ Ever noticed how you finally get sick after a stressful phase — even when things felt “good” or exciting?In this episode, I’m recording with a cold and reflecting on why my body needed a pause. Inspired by The Four Ways of Wellbeing by Nicola Elliott and an interview with Dr. Deepak Ravindran, I talk about the link between stress, the nervous system, and our immune response — and why the body doesn’t really distinguish between emotional and physical stress.This episode isn’t about

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00:15:45

MONEY MIND: What a Book Helped Me See.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/12/07

Heyyy there!❓Ever noticed how money can feel heavy, confusing, or even a little scary sometimes? Or how you know exactly what to do… and then somehow don’t? 💸In this episode, I’m coming back to a book that changed the way I see money — Jen Sincero’s You Are a Badass at Making Money. I share what stayed with me, the exercises I once did and stopped, and how revisiting them now feels like a quiet reset. No numbers, no formulas, just reflections, small practices, and a gentle reminder: your

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00:18:38

CHAOS & GRACE: When the Plot Twist becomes your Teacher.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/11/30

Heyyy there!❓Have you ever found yourself spiraling the moment your plans fall apart — wondering why even the smallest plot twist can feel like everything inside you is collapsing at once?In this episode, we dive deep into those chaotic moments when life shifts unexpectedly — from cancelled plans to emotional overwhelm — and explore how to stay grounded instead of losing your inner peace. We look at how ancient Stoicism (hi Marcus Aurelius) meets modern emotional wisdom (thank you Brené Brown),

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01:08:17

Streit ohne Sieger: Schattenarbeit, Erziehung und der...

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/11/23

❓Warum streiten wir eigentlich so, wie wir streiten – und kann man lernen, Konflikte wirklich zu verstehen statt nur zu gewinnen?In dieser Folge ist Yagmur wieder zu Gast und wir tauchen tief in das Thema Streitkultur ein.Ausgehend von „Wie man Freunde gewinnt“ von Dale Carnegie sprechen wir darüber, warum es kein richtiges Streitengibt – aber viele unbewusste Muster, die uns prägen.Wir erkunden, wie toxisches Verhalten, früh gelernte Kommunikationsformen und unser emotionales Erbe aus der Kindheit

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00:08:50

LOOK UP & RELEASE: Fun Facts for Headache & Stress...

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/11/09

Heyyy there! ❓Have you ever had one of those weeks where your body speaks louder than your mind — and no matter how calm you try to be, the pain just doesn’t listen? That was me, not long ago.Five days. Five full-blown migraine attacks.In this short and mindful Get Brainted episode, I talk about migraines — yes, the real kind, not just headaches — and what it means to live with a body that sometimes just says “no.” From years of trial and error, I share a few small tricks and fun body facts that

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00:12:30

GRIEF & LOSS: When Pain Becomes a Quiet Companion.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/11/02

Heyyy there!❓Have you ever felt the weight of loss so deeply that it reshaped the way you live — and wondered if grief is just sadness, or a quiet companion teaching you how to love differently? In this episode — one of the hardest for me so far — I allow myself to be truly vulnerable, sharing from a place of pain. I explore the complex world of grief and loss, from early encounters with death as a teenager to the sudden passing of close friends and loved ones. We reflect on how grief changes shape

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00:07:21

EXPECTATION SHIFTING: When Letting Go Brings You Closer.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/10/26

Heyyy there! ❓Have you ever expected someone to show up — and they didn’t?Not with a call, not with a personal explanation. Just silence —or just a text message.It hurts, right? But sometimes, what breaks our expectations also opens our hearts in unexpected ways.In this short episode, I quickly dive into how we can handle disappointment, control, and the quiet art of expecting differently.From a deeply personal story about my vernissage — to exploring how letting go of “how things should be” can

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01:23:42

Vom Zweifel zum Selbstvertrauen: Mut zum eigenen Weg.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/10/19

Wie wächst man an sich selbst – in einer Welt, die ständig Erwartungen stellt? In dieser Folge - 2023 aufgenommen - ist UX-Designerin Mari zu Gast. Wir sprechen über persönliche Entwicklung, Selbstbild und die vielen Herausforderungen auf dem Weg zu mehr Selbstvertrauen – im Leben, im Beruf und in uns selbst.Mari erzählt von ihrem Weg vom Psychologie-Studium bis hin zum Design-Job in Australien – und davon, wie Social Media ihr half, mutige Schritte zu gehen, ohne sich selbst zu verlieren.Auch ich

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00:05:56

AI THERAPY: Smart Support or Digital Shortcut?

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/10/12

Heyyy there! ❓Have you ever opened up to an AI — maybe late at night when you couldn’t sleep — and wondered why it actually made you feel better? In this short episode, I explore the curious world of AI therapy — the comfort of talking to something that doesn’t judge, and the limits of being “heard” by something that can’t really feel. Can a machine ever understand human pain, or is it simply holding a mirror to our own mind? Let’s quickly dive into what happens when technology meets emotion, and

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00:12:22

EVEREST FEVER: Ego, Spirit & Respect.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/10/05

Heyyy there!❓Why do people risk everything to stand on top of the world — only to realize that Everest isn’t a mountain to conquer, but a mirror meant to humble us? 🏔️In this episode, I dive into one of the world’s most fascinating and dangerous places: Mount Everest. A story we all think we know — but do we, really?From the legends of Mallory and Irvine, Messner to the Sherpa heroes and the commercialization of the world’s highest peak, this episode explores what Chomolungma truly represents:

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00:09:00

BREATHE EASY: Hack Your Nervous System.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/09/28

Heyyy there!❓Ever noticed your hands go icy cold when anxiety kicks in? Or how your breath gets shallow before you even realize it? 🌬️In this episode, I dive into dysfunctional breathing. Inspired by Giulia Enders, we’ll explore how to shift from fight-or-flight back into calm in just minutes. What actually happens in your body when stress takes over,and your breath just doesn't work right. From you thought you have bad circulation to a breath work that my help to warm you up or event wake u

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01:03:08

Female Facts für Alle: Aufklärung, Zyklus und neue...

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/09/22

Sprichst du heute offen genug über deinen Zyklus – oder ist es immer noch ein Tabuthema?In dieser Folge ist Lilli zu Gast, und wir gehen einer Frage nach, die Millionen Frauen betrifft, aber auch Männer verstehen sollten: Was bedeutet es, im Einklang mit dem eigenen Zyklus zu leben? Wir sprechen über Mythen rund um die Pille, hormonfreies Leben und warum der weibliche Körper wie die Jahreszeiten funktioniert.Außerdem: Wie können Sport, Bewegung oder Meditation in den unterschiedlichen Zyklusphasen

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00:10:42

REALITY PAUSED: When Dissociation Steals Your Presence.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/09/21

Heyyy there!❓ Ever felt like your mind quietly left the room — while your body kept going through the motions?This episode is all about dissociation — that strange, quiet state of being “there, but not really there.” Together we’ll explore:What dissociation actually is - and why it’s more common than you think!Why endless distractions like scrolling or gaming can feel safer than realityHow to recognize it in yourself without judgmentGentle ways to ground and reconnect when you feel far awayThis

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00:08:23

ANGER UNMASKED: Finding a Little Light in the Dark.

BRAINTED with Laura Ekes ·

2025/09/14

Heyyy there!❓ Ever felt anger rise so fast it burned hotter than the moment itself?One night, a stranger’s aggression lit a fire in me I didn’t expect. But what started as rage turned into one of the most healing lessons of my life. Here’s what we explore:Why anger feels so overwhelming in the body (but only lasts minutes chemically)How holding onto it poisons us more than anyone elseWhat happens when you shift from seeing the enemy… to seeing the humanThe firefly moment that showed me light is

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