My Positive Podcast

In this 43d podcast Eddie sits down with entrepeneur, model and former soccerplayer Erik Beyrens.Eric is a Belgian musician, ex professional soccer player and fashionmodel from the 70s and 80s. He's also a big fan of the Beatles and he composes his his own songs along with his love for life and diversity. In this episode he will discuss his inspirational journey.

In this first in a series of interviews on video Eddie talked to Jente Wagenaars. He is a physiotherapist who suffered a back injury which left him as paraplegic. The conversation centered around the concept of Prosperity.

Guest: Pia M. Pauwels presenting her third book "Verloren in het Verleden" - Lost in the Past. Recorded in Pelgrimhuis Antwerpen. Also available as video on Vimeo

In this 40th episode features a live interview with Eddie about this project. Learn more about his motivation and future plans.

This special episode was livestreamed. Eddie this time was the subject of an interview by the producer Istvan. A good insight in the thinking and feelings of Eddie's world. Theme: Life is about choices. You can make the best of it or the worst of it. We all have our ups and downs , highs and lows happy and sad moments but if we learn and except the more positive outcome in each situation we can enrich our lives to a greater level of love and prosperity … Sharing our knowledge to the generations behind us but learning from them as well in our world of give and take. Only together can we create a better quality of life for our future starting with compassion and kindness for others but also from within in ourselves…

Diana Coppens is a very multi talented and dimensional person from her art work to her ideas on life. Coming from famous Belgium artistic parents Diana started at a very young age and will tell how their experience and influence played a role in love for art. She'll also talk about her time in the USA where she lived for a while and spent time with family from her first husband who was Persian and how the difference in European and American cultures have influenced the way she views the world. Diana describes it as looking at a mirror to discover what your true passions are in life. It will definitely be a reflection of pure dedication and the love of all art forms.  About... https://www.dianacoppens.be https://www.facebook.com/diana.coppens.77

Lucy Pritchett is a spiritual and relationship coach who helps you have healthy, fulfilling, and playful relationships where you feel present, safe, and connected. She will talk about tools to stay stable in your center and solidify your boundaries so you don't have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders and can enjoy healthy relationships  When Lucy's not meditating or doing yoga, she's usually traveling! She also loves rollerblading, swimming, and karaoke. It will be an uplifting conversation.  Links: https://www.betterbutterflies.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lucy.pritchett/ https://www.facebook.com/betterbutterflies

My guest on this episode is Chrystel Wautier who is a jazz vocalist and teacher at different conservatories in Belgium. Coming from a musical background Chrystel was busy with sing since she was a little girl. She will tell how important music is in our daily lives and the inner music that our voices sing and how it emotionally can block or open our heart and feelings. The special one on one and small group sessions she does combining mantras with singing to open ones soul to create a happier relationship within themselves helping them to give and get more out of their daily life.  Link: https://www.facebook.com/chrystel.wautier

Barbara Naagtegaal is my guest on this episode. She's a holistic therapist who was originally a graphic designer but decided to follow her Gypsy lifestyle and eventually, after traveling around, now is based in the Brussels area in Belgium. She is also very much a fan of classic music and singing in choirs. Barbara will tell how her life has been enriched over the years by following her instincts and experience with different experiences during her travels and connections with the basic elements of nature and spiritual development with  Body Talk  energy therapy. Links : https://www.vindeentherapeut.be/therapeut/barbera-nagtegaal-etterbeek.html

My guest on this episode is Alain Maesen who is a job assistant and advisor but worked for an airline company and different other jobs in his career. We will talk about not looking back on past but more reflection to how to move forward in the present. He will go into how he helps others in reaching a job with a positive mindset and workflow that they can be happy with but also being realistic about the rules of survival with other opportunities that can be created in the process. He's also a hobby County and Western singer and has a podcast that he enjoys doing.  We'll take a good look at the now moments in life.  Link: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100012026891868

My guest for this episode is Pyn  Izumi Motooka. She's from Vietnam but also has Japanese roots as well. She's an Asian cook but mainly prepares Japanese cuisine because of the  healthy benefits it has for the body. She's also an amateur golf player and loves to spend a lot of time on the golf course when possible. We will discuss about how food is one of the vital things we need to take seriously in our daily lives and how it also feeds your soul.  More about the podcast and links to support me: https://mypositivepodcast.com/

My guest for this episode is Dorine Hendrickx who is a nurse for mentally handicapped young adults and senior citizens. She was born in a small town in the southern part of Belgium and finished highschool as a public relations assistant. She also lived for a while in Switzerland as a nanny and afterwards returned to Belgium where she did various jobs until motherhood at the age of 29, basically as a single parent. At age 33 she decided to become a nurse and has always been a hard worker. Dorine will talk about decision making and how at times it can be difficult but meaningful in the long run. She will also tell about her pleasure in life when making decisions and taking control of your life.  Links: https://www.facebook.com/dorine.hendrickx1

My guest on this episode is Joan Jahn who is originally from the Philippines and now lives in Germany with her family and husband who's from Germany and a diplomat. They have five young adult children and also a very special Resturant in Antwerp, Belgium called Pelgrimhuis. Joan is also a social heath worker an entrepreneur. She will discuss with me her views on society and how she and her family collaborate with a few international cultures in their unique restaurant and make it the success it's becoming within a year of existence. She will also tell about the concepts they bring and how they want to work with the community to bring people more in touch via collaboration and communication with music and other art forms.

My guest is Laetitia Van Haverbeke. She started Amina Vinctum vzw- Muziekkunst voor Dans & Theater (Musical Arts for Dance & Theatre) She's the director, project leader, teacher and choreograph. Her organization has grown to be strong behind the arts. Laetitia always wanted to dance sincere she was a six year old and her parents eventually got her in the Antwerp Ballet School. In 2018 she was involved in a car accident which broke one of her legs but through rehabilitation she has come back stronger than ever and more determined to help others reach goals with their talents. She's also a strong believer of natural medicine and also practices reflexology and mindfulness. She's is also a hobby photographer and model. Oh the whole a young inspirational lady with a lot to tell and share in this episode.

My guest Anke Sunaert is revisiting the show. She was on earlier episode about growth and now we talked about diversity and it's influence on our daily lives. Anke works for a bio tech company and is Belgian, but lives in Amsterdam since a few years. She's also traveled a lot and has visited five of the seven continents and will share some of her diverse experiences. And we also spoke about being biased or pre-judgmental and how something different can be seen as interesting - with an open mind. https://www.facebook.com/anke.sunaert

My guest for this show is Nathalie Van Kooten. At the age of 51 she was diagnosed with colon cancer. As a young girl her dream was to work with horses and at the age of 16 she quit school and started following her heart and dream. She finished a medical course and started working with mylogenics as a fysiotherapist on humans including Personal training. From there on her horse massages took flight and that was the beginning of her “I Go Support”, working both with riders and their horses troughout the Netherlands ,Germany and Belgium. At the same time she picked up her drawing pencils after years and started drawing animal portraits, at first as a hobby and now and then on demand or as a gift. Three years ago she started motorbike classes, got her license and together with family made some great hollidays on bikes to and trough Denmark, and even last summer trough Toscane knowing she was sick allready and waiting for her operation. “Do what you love and what makes you happy” is her motto. This is a warm hearted and inspirational interview that will touch your soul. https://igosupport.nl/ https://www.facebook.com/igosupport.nl https://www.facebook.com/littlethingsmadebynathalie

My guest on this episode is Cecile Van Camp. She's a Dj , restaurant director and also a coordinator at the harbor in Antwerp, Belgium. Cecile will tell about how she finds balance in her very busy but enjoyable lifestyle and how her positive energy and creative attitude helps her express and share her lifestyle with others. She'll also talk about her philosophy on how she sees life and lifestyle in general. Links: cecilevancamp@gmail.com restaurantxaverius@outlook.com https://www.instagram.com/p/CcGgfLbs8Wg/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/cecile.vancamp Quote: LIFESTYLE Waking up with a smile to set the mood for a pleasant day A nice cup coffee or tea before you go out your door to achieve today's goals Moments you share with colleagues, friends and family A walk in town or park or by the sea to touch base with your surroundings Hanging out with loved ones at a cafe or event Just some quiet moments at home to feel grateful and relaxed after a long day's work The lifestyle that makes you happy and fulfilled when you close your eyes at night…

My guest is Keith Foster who was actually on my very first show. ( MPP 1 ) Keith is an ex police officer living in Atlanta, Georgia in the USA. Since his retirement he has been busy with a internet radio station together with a few ex colleagues and friends. It's called JFSM which means Jazz, Funk, Soul Movement and has grown tremendously in popularity also here in Europe. We will discuss the meaning of a village in these times the role that social media plays in today's society. Keith still does a lot for his church and community and sees that as his village to do his part and help others. Links: https://www.facebook.com/keith.foster. https://www.thejfsm.com

My first guess is Ibernice MacBean who is a vocal coach and has worked for many years between Belgium and the Netherlands also as a lead and backing singer for different projects. She's also the vocal coach for some of the popular shows on Belgium television. My second guess Terry Kruller von Nassau Dietz who owns a B&B in Germany but for many years has organised music events in The Netherlands basically pertaining to jazz music. Terry is very spiritual mind a strong believer of natural healing and living styles and is also specialised in organic and natural vitamin supplements. My third guest is Reinhard who is a composer of over 2000 compositions and a pioneer as doing the first live surround concerts in churches with the project Spirit of My Soul base on the evolution of earth and history in a musical journey. He's also working with the youth to help the appreciate the joy that music can bring and has international musicians participating on some of his projects. All three of my guests will not only share a bit about their lives with us but how big a role vitality plays with them achieving the goals of themselves and others. Links: Ibernice MacBean - https://www.facebook.com/ibernice.macbean Terry Kruller von Nassau Dietz - https://terry.nu/ https://society4th.org/ Reinhard Horn - http://www.earth-choir-kids.com/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9LSe82yDhw https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBRDIEwQj1Y https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lh7SNvaTuAM

My first guest is Vitalina Desbocada from Latvia. She's a painter and designer with a philosophy behind her works. She's now based in Antwerp, Belgium for some years now and has her workplace in the center of the city where she lives with her Son and Daughter who are pre teenagers. She will tell us about how it is to balance motherhood and working at home along with finding time for solitude and family time together. My second guest is Pamela J. Richardson, originally from Gary, Indiana but living in LA, USA most of her life. She's a film maker and also makes music video's and games from to time, so quite a well rounded creative person. She's also received a few awards also in Cannes and has a movie documentary out called Gold Diggers on Tubi . Pamela is also President of Brass Ring Enterprises. She will tell us how she sees the social media and the meaning of solitude to her daily lifestyle and how it transfers in the things she does. Both of my guests will give you some things and thoughts to explore in your solitude moments.. Links : Vitalina Desbocada https://www.facebook.com/vitalina.desbocada Pamela J. Richardson https://www.facebook.com/pamela.j.richardson.54

On this episode I will discuss about what Divine means to them in their daily lives. Natasha M., who was involved in the entertainment industry in the Netherlands, will tell how she got started in communication and the commercial part of the business. She will explore the effects of the pandemic on her lifestyle and how it changed her way of looking at how she lives her life now. She's also a big fan of music, art and culture and likes to sing as a hobby. Sylvi Lane is my next guest who teaches at the conservatory in Amsterdam, the Netherlands and is also a passionate painter as well. We'll discuss her background in music, painting and how the combination creates divine moments in her life. New discoveries in various ways and how it influences her look at life and how she shares her teaching experience with her students. Definitely an episode of divinity moments. Links: Sylvi Lane - http://www.sylvilane.nl https://instagram.com/sylvi_lane?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://www.facebook.com/sylvi.lane

My guests for this episode are Christina Van Rooi and Gijs Van Lieshout. Christina is a singer and voice over specialist with Dutch and Spanish roots. She's been singing since she was a little girl and studied voice lessons at the conservatory for one year before going on a solo career. She started working in public relations and later started her own voice over company at home. Gijs Van Lieshout is a young Dutch film and electronic music producer. He started playing drums as a young kid and later got interest in photography and film. His love and passion for music came back in the forefront but he still does the film productions. Both of my guests will share their experiences and how Devotion to loved ones and their work play a major role around them and those that support what they do in daily life.

My first of two Belgian guests is Amy Thiels, who works as a health care worker for people with autism. She will tell about the complexities of this work, but also how gets a lot of fulfillment out of helping her patients find their way through daily tasks. Still being quite young, Amy has a broad vision on how she sees life and pleasure in doing what she does. She's also into fit boxing which is a form of exercising and focus as well as self defense. My second quest is Daniel Lemmens who actually is a dentist with a private practice at his home. Also he's an enthusiastic electronic keyboard player and composer of world music. He will tell about the balance he has developed over the years of making music and how he gets his inspiration for it. He will also talk about his influences around making his patients feel as comfortable as possible when it comes to avoiding pain and fear of sitting in a dental chair for treatment. Daniel's broad musical and philosophical ideas on how he sees being genuine, along with Amy's views on this episode's theme, will leave you feeling genuine and positive. Links: Amy Thiels - https://www.facebook.com/amy.thiels Daniel Lemmens- https://tandartslemmens.be

My first guest is Lolo Asratian who was is originally from Burbank, California, but currently is living in Antwerp. She's a classical dancer who started at a very young age and finished her study in her early teens, also dancing internationally. Her family traveled back and forth between the USA and Belgium because her father is in the diamond business. She's also a ambitious script writer /actor and loves to travel for new inspiration. Lolo has recently done a voice-over for an upcoming popular comic strip movie. My second guest is Patrick Drabe who's roots are from Indonesia. Coming from a very musical family background he started as a toddler listening to his father and uncles playing music. An accomplished guitarist and producer for years in the Dutch music scene Patrick has been one of the elite session musicians and has his studio in Hilversum which is the heart of the entertainment industry in the Netherlands. Both of my guests will share their ideas about how revision has an impact on how they and see themselves in a post pandemic era that we live in today. Links : Lolo Asratian - https://www.facebook.com/loreanne.asratian Patrick Drabe - www.lakesidestudio.nl

My first guest is Harriet Wells. Her origin is from Suriname , Antilles in South America but grew up in The Netherlands and she's a member of the famous singing R&B group Mai Thai that burst on the international scene in the mid 80s with hits including History. She's a passionate cook with a book coming out soon and has started a cosmetic line with her daughter who is a popular singer in the European Hip-Hop scene. My second guest is Dr. Phillip E. Patterson who is the Department Chair of Physical Sciences Miami Dade College- Kendall Campus in Florida. Coming from Gary, Indiana he began his educational pursuits after High School at the University of West Lafayette, Indiana and got his BS degree in Technology, after working a while for General Motors. He has a few other degrees. A passionate hobby pianist Phillip also plays for his church. My final guest for this episode in the talented Singer and Songwriter Sabien Tielemans ( AKA-Sabine Tiels ). Sabine is from the Limburg area of Belgium and comes from musical background on her mom's side. Her husband is an accomplished jazz pianist and her is beginning to follow in his family's footsteps now playing drums and piano. She's won quite a few awards as song composer and recently did a Carol King tribute show. She and her family are big Disney fans and go almost every year to Disney World or the other parks in California and Paris.

This episode is all about Flow and how it affects my guests lives. My first guest is Samantha Tel, currently based in Tenerife, Spain but is originally from the Netherlands. She is an actor, dancer and singer. She will tell us about her passions and how her travels have influenced her flow in life and that it's a day by day mantra to stay in a positive mindset and share her experiences in her performances. My second guest is Ivo Stuivenberg. Based in the city of Rotterdam in the Netherlands Ivo is a pianist, composer and multi-lingual singer. He has spent a lot of time traveling to different South American countries and plays different styles of music from Jazz and Latin to Gospel music.He will tell how his flow has influenced his music students and even how he cooks a home meal plus how he and his girlfriend came together and their common music and beliefs keep a smooth and happy flow. My third guest is Petra Beckers who is originally from Germany but is now based in Amsterdam, the Netherlands with her husband Chris Beckers. Heis a dear friend and musician / technician who I worked with for many years ago. Petra is an accomplished business person with a successful career behind her. Her big passion has finally come true in the past years since finishing her photography study this year and is already making a name for herself. She will tell you about the difficult times she and her family went through, but eventually things came together. Also about how the Flow in family life has played a major role in where she is today. We will also talk about flow in Photography and life in general. This is an episode you don't want to miss especially when it comes to the Flow... FLOW That moment you awaken to a new day Feeling aware and fortunate to take on new challenges New experiences and exploring your surroundings with a different vision Making changes or moving to different destinations Discovering true passions as you get older and wiser but keeping that child like enthusiasm and curiosity Creating that rhythmic flow on your life's journey and closing your eyes at night to look forward to another day… Links Samantha Tel https://www.facebook.com/samantha.tel.50 Ivo Stuivenberg https://www.facebook.com/ivo.stuivenberg Petra Beckers https://www.facebook.com/petra.beckers.52

This show's quests will tell about their lives and the relevance rhythm plays in how they live from day to day. Olga Stuzhinskaye is from Russian background and has been living in the Brussels area for some years but has also done some traveling to other countries. She has her own business and is doing a lot to help educating youth. Also a hobby painter she'll let us in her rhythmic pattern. Gregory Washington is a childhood friend that went to high school with me in Gary, Indiana. He's always - and still is - a family business man with a hard but smart working mindset. He has together with his brother a delivery service in conjuring with Amazon in the Chicago area. For him it's about the rhythm of family and freedom of being your own boss. Cris Romento is mix American with Hawaii and Mexico roots from her parents. In our quite long interview we talk about her mixed culture and her training period. She has a new short film being released this month and will tell about her rhythmic meaning in her life. This will be a special and above all al rhythmic show for all to tune in and listen! Links- Olga Stuzhinskaye- https://www.facebook.com/olga.stuzhinskaya Gregory Washington- https://www.facebook.com/gregory.washington.988 Cris Romento- https://www.instagram.com/reel/CSTKLlundBA/?utm_medium=share_sheet

This episode features three stories of creative people that tell how awareness touches their lives and give advice to the younger generation on how to become more aware about their own lives. Marieke Jansen is an elementary school teacher at the international school in Brussels and has been abroad to Asia to teach as well plus loves her other passions as well which are sing and painting. Denise Crockett is a jack of all trades as she says doing various jobs from car assembly lines for cables and other different jobs in health care but now focusing on her mystery novel and sometimes art work . She's also passionate about helping others and loves to travel. Willie Junei' Lee Jr. is a well known Guitarist, producer, composer and singer in the Midwest area of the USA. He's also worked with some major Black American artists like ‘The Temptations', Curtis Mayfield and even The Beach Boys in his very successful career as musician. Being one of the first musicians I worked with in my starting years of music we reminisced about those times and how things have changed over the years in the music industry as well as in our society. It's definitely another show you don't want to miss and one to help you become more aware around you..

This show's theme is about tranquility and features Christel Lommers, Danny Maddelein and Tariq Shadid. Christel works in a hospital as kitchen coordinator and is engaged in different personal projects. Black and White Photograhy is one of them. She also started a fan page for the internationally acclaimed singer Seal and she's working with a local radio program making the digital flyers for the shows. Danny Maddelein is a construction manager based in Brussels, Belgium. He will tell how complex it is to get a project done and some of the details involved to create these structures that help us get around. Danny is also a bassist, playing in a local hobby band as a way to find part of his tranquility. Tariq Shadid is a head surgeon for the medical department in a hospital in the United Emirates. He's also known as Doc Jazz in the music world as he is a multi talented musician. He will share his ideas and some of his experiences during the Covid period, and how he finds a balance between his work and making music. Definitely a show you don't want to miss. Links: Christal Lommers: https://www.facebook.com/christelmariachristina Tariq Shadid: https://www.facebook.com/tariq.shadid.7

Jeroen Breider is an ex-public relations manager for Pearl Drums and now an entrepreneur for different natural health products. He's all about positive solutions and very helpful to many folks. He's also into traveling to discover new possibilities. Joanna Pilatowicz is a multi talented self made woman with a lot of life's experiences behind her. She's a dancer, singer, actor, and podcast host for her own shows, done in Polish and English. She also reads Tarot cards and has written a few books as part of a series called the Oracle. Bill Thompson is a long time school friend who has made a name for himself in the restaurant industry as and now owns a chain of Burger King restaurants franchises in Florida. His wife also has started her own business, which he will also talk about. They both do a lot of community service and for church. All three of my guests will share how their enthusiasm and positive experiences made them to become happy and successful in each field. Links:Jeroen Breider -https://invest in life.plages.co/webinar-aankondiginghttps://www.facebook.com/jeroen.breider Joanna Pilatowicz - https://www.facebook.com/joanna.pilatowicz - Akashatv.com Bill Thompson- https://www.facebook.com/bill.thompson.374 https://fb.me/e/ZOyfuHpd

Welcome to this episode with our theme Worthwhile. My first guest is Sabine Van Campenhout who has started her very first job working for the Belgium police and is still there doing administrative work for special cases. She loves the little things in life like enjoying cooking and listening to music. Her best friend is her shepherddog called Rocky. He's a photo celebrity for her Facebook friends! Bryce Thomas is my second guest. He has been a news reporter, photographer and journalist since graduating from West Side High School. Now living in Atlanta, Georgia he does a lot for his church community. My last guest is Sheila Messchaert. Sheila did some management for several artists. She also plans as well as organizes 'all in one' events with food, music and entertainment. She will talk about how it is to be a mother of two young kids and how worthwhile her family life is for her. This will be a nice and worthwhile show to gain some positivity and inspiration. Links:Sabine van Campenhout https://www.facebook.com/sabine.vancampenhout.7 Bryce Thomas https://www.facebook.com/bryce.thomas.718 Sheila Messchaert https://www.facebook.com/sheila.messchaert

This week's episode is all about being joyful and my three guests will tell us how that makes a difference in their lives. My first guest is Sandra Bakker, a Medical Hypnotist and therapist. She also is a dietitian and enjoys her horse and dog but also the friends and family in her life. Positivity is what she is all about, so it's an interesting interview to listen to, imho. My second guest is Sandor Streef who is into construction and commutes between his homes in the Netherlands and Belgium. A former conservatory student in Hilversum studying bass guitar, it still is his biggest passion beside his girlfriend and their dog. A joyful friend to know and he will enlighten you to how to keep going for your dreams. My last guest in Michelle Dapena from Panama. She's is an online entrepreneur and model. She will tell us how she traveled and created a life for herself in Europe after actually wanting to go to the military at one point in her life. Michelle Dapena Now she has a son studying at an international school in Belgium, learning four languages. He's definitely her joy! Michelle is a true spokes woman for positivity and joyful living. All my guests will leave you with a Joyful feeling. Links: Sandra Bakker: https://www.hypnosepraktijksandra.nl - https://www.facebook.com/sandra.bakker.391 Sander Streef-https://www.facebook.com/sandor.rheinhart Michelle Dapena -https://www.facebook.com/shirly.michelle.5

This week's show has 3 guests sharing their stories and what's beneficial for them in everyday life. My first guest is Bruno Decock who is a light technician and has been working with different popular Belgium bands on tour. He also tells how he became a freelance caterer for bands recording in studios. My second guest is Barbara Corthals. She'll tell about her career as documentary researcher and audio visual master and share how it has influenced her life and how now being an account manager brings her in contact with people. My third guest is Robert E. Davis III. ,a long time friend that I have known for 60 years. This is our first conversation since 1974 when we both graduated from High Schools in Gary, Indiana. He's been a Construction technician and manager in Atlanta, Georgia and considers that home for him and his family . We will also reminisce about Gary when it was still a booming city as compared to today and of the most dangerous towns in the USA. All my guests will share their idea of what's beneficial for them and give their inspirational thoughts to my listeners. To support Eddie visit his website with this link. Thanks already!

Growth is the theme for this 10th! show and all three of my guests will explain the meaning of it in their work and private lives. My first guest is Anke Sunaert, originally from Belgium but moved to Amsterdam for her work for a Biotech company and fell in love with the city and calls it her home. She's also been a world traveler and will tell a bit about that as well as how communication is a big role in her job. My second guest is Carlo De Wijs who a organist and has been a pioneer in modernizing the instrument over the years from pop, jazz and experimental music. He will also talk about his last preparations for his PHD which is based around the organ and it's influence on history. My third guest is Anita Ramroochsingh who's roots are Indian but was actually born in The Netherlands. As a little girl she ran away from home after a difficult childhood and now as a mother of two sons she works for the city government of Amsterdam. She's also a selfmade musician and loves to play guitar. She will tell how the music of Prince was an inspirational growth in her life. All three guests have unique stories to share with you this week. Links: Anke Sunaert: https://www.facebook.com/anke.sunaert Carlo De Wijs: https://www.facebook.com/carlo.dewijs.1 http://carlodewijs.com/ Anita Ramoochsingh: https://www.facebook.com/anita.ramroo

This weeks guests will share what compassion means to them and how it is a guideline to their lifestyles. My first guest is Aristakes Jessayan who was born in Armenia and but immigrated with his family to the Netherlands as a little boy. He is an ex-Green Baret, after which he had a successful career as a singer, songwriter and composer. He also owned a travel agency and is director of 'House of Events'. My second guest is Nephtalie Joseph originally from Haiti but grew up in Sint Maarten. She is a young vibrant business student and has a YouTube channel based on a healthy lifestyle. She's currently doing the promotion for EMG which is an oil and plastics company and will tell a bit about how they are developing plastic in a eco friendly and biodegradable way to help the environment. My third guest and final guest for this week is Sven Armstrong aka Unstoppable Knight. Coming from English and Dutch roots, Sven is a Hip-Hop performing artist and wants to bring Rap in an a compassionate and educational way. He focuses on a clean non-profanity style without degrading race or gender. Sven uses it as a tool, to communicate with the younger generation about compassion and positivity, which is a priority in his vision. Links: Aristakes Jeesayan https://instagram.com/aristakes_jessayan?utm_medium=copy_link https://www.facebook.com/Aristakes Nephtalie Joseph https://youtube.com/c/HealthyTalie https://www.facebook.com/nephtalie.joseph.5 Sven Armstrong aka. Unstoppable Knight https://instagram.com/unstoppableknight?utm_medium=copy_link

This week's show focuses on my 3 guests who will express what Spiritual means to them and how it affects them on a daily basis. Andy Smeets is a classical pianist, composer, arranger and has an event company. Andy is also an art talent and paints beautiful portraits. My second guest is the legendary Madeline Bell from the USA who has worked with artists like Dusty Springfield, Sir Elton John, The Rolling Stones and John Lennon just to name a few! She has also worked as a successful solo artist in Europe and is a bundle of joy wherever she goes. Always in a positive mindset and inspirational for young and old. My last guest is Lewis Brame, a former basketball player and high school alumni buddy. He owns Brame Interprises together with his wife and in is a strong believer in the church and his religious faith. He also does a lot of good deeds for his community and is has a project called Living the Dream. All 3 guests will give you a different perspective of how being Spiritual can boost the positivity in your life.

My guests for this week are going to share their ideas in how healing has played a role and still does in their lives. Malou Soetaerts is part model who also is helping to teach young aspiring girls to follow their dreams. She's also a mom and grandmother and found a healthy lifestyle in the food she eats, especially after suffering from some heart issues at the beginning of the year. Jan Van Der Putten is the Secretary General Manager of the EFCA ( European Engineering Consultancy ). A real family man he believes in a stronger European Union despite BREXIT and sees a good and positive balance coming out in the future. He also believes that healing nations will help heal the world if we follow the rules and regulations properly and the COVID-19 Pandemic or any other ones we may encounter in the future. Desray (Desiree Manders) is a singer and had worldwide success and hitsongs with the dance music group 2 Brothers on the fourth floor. She will tell us how her career developed, but had a dark shadow over it because of stress and cancer. But it also changed her mindset and lifestyle to a positive turn of events. I will also read a short excerpt from the book “How I cured my cancer in 6 weeks" written by Lynn Marie and available also as ebook. It will be a broad show with lessons in life based on positive energy. Links.: Malou Soetaerts - https://www.facebook.com/malou.soetaerts Jan Van Der Putten - https://www.efcanet.org/about-efca Desray ( Desray Manders ) - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000545955858 Lynn Marie - https://www.facebook.com/lynn.lovemydogs Excerpt read is from “How I Cured Cancer In 6 Days Using Naturopathy and Holistic Treatments“ by Lynn Marie

This week's theme is based on the meaning of Calm to my quests. My first quest is Nikki Emmen who is originally coming from the Netherlands as a dancer She settled in Hollywood, California to further her career as an actor after experiencing a trip to the States with her then boyfriend who is Alides Hidding from the Time Bandits. She has been in shows like Melrose Place and Beverly Hills 90210. My second quest is Mark Milan. His roots are from Suriname and growing up Mark was into Basketball and Martial Arts. He eventually became interested in playing organ and keyboards as a jazz musician and studied at the conservatory in Hilversum, the Netherlands. Mark is also an entrepreneur of natural health products and lifestyle coaching. My third quest is Shirley Thomas, and ex US Air Force Veteran , former legal assistant and ex Go Go Dancer back in the day. She's always been attached to Jazz music, growing up whikle listening to her dad's records and dancing. Now she's retired and enjoying a relaxed lifestyle and working as a coordinator for JFSM ( Jazz, Funk, Soul Music ) internet radio station based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. My three guests will talk about their life and what Calm means to them as well as how they go about to include it in their day lives. Links: Nikki Emmen: https://www.facebook.com/nikki.emmen.7 Mark Milan: https://www.facebook.com/mark.milan.9 Shirley Thomas: https://www.facebook.com/shirley.thomas.549221

This episode is based on the theme of inspiration. (A previous version contained an error with the qoute section; this one replaces it.) My guests for this week are Martine De Prins who's worked as an Environmental Expert and loves to be busy with nature. She's also a massage therapist, enjoys singing and meditation dancing. My second guest is David Pritchett from Indiana, USA. He has owned different businesses and now lives by the Belgium coast. He's now a writer and collaborates with different musicians but also writes scripts for movies and poetry. He's also a landscape photographer and beer connoisseur. My last guest Ilse van den Broeck is an ex technical manager and now devotes her time to her Bass guitar for pop music and her piano when she's composing classical music. All three guests will tell and share their inspirational stories with you. Links: Martine De Prins David Pritchett Ilse Van Den Broeck

This week on episode 4 we will peek into the delightful lifestyles of three musicians. My first guest is Lo Van Gorp who plays saxophone and is one of the top backing vocalists in the Netherlands and a great solo artist. He has a passion for good wine and has been a connoisseur importing and selling it over the years. My second guest is none other than Marjorie Barnes. Born in Haarlem, New York, she has had a tremendous vocal and stage show career in America and Europe. She was for a while one of the singers in the 5th Dimension and later played the lead role in 'Bubbling Brown Sugar' and other musicals. Now residing in Europe she's been teaching vocals at the conservatory and performing her solo shows with top musicians behind her. My third guest is the legendary drummer Gerry Brown. Who hasn't he recorded of played with as being one of renowned session drummers of his generation. Gerry has worked with John Lee, Chick Corea, Stanley Clark, George Benson, Stevie Wonder and now with Diana Ross just to name a few music icons.

In this 3d episode I talked with my guests about their stories and the meaning of Family to them. My guests are Rene Calvin, who's roots are from Cameroun and Brazil, now based in Brussels , Belgium. He's an ex Basketballer turned jazz musician after a knee accident. My second guest is Christel Wellens. She works for a health insurance company, but loves to cook for her four sons and is interested in world culture. Last are Cliffton and Kiera Whitaker. He's an ex Military Vet and she's a young talented basketballer who is a among the top tier in the USA for her young age. This episode will bring together not only the ups and downs, but also the most important - the joy, beauty and strength of family no matter where they be it together or in different places.

Grateful is the main theme of this 2nd show. Three interviews again with Jeff, Myriam and Mieke. Enjoy your weekly dose of Eddie's positivity.

The first episode of My Positive Podcast is based on the theme word Giving. My three guests include Keith Foster, a retired police officer who now does voluntary community service work for the church and has an internet radio station with a few ex colleagues. My second guest is Lisandra Chachon, a young lady from Aruba now based in the Netherlands who is a body builder and personal trainer. My third guest is Al Rogers who has been a singer/songwriter in jazz and pop music and teaches kids with mental handicap problems. All three will share their stories and what giving means to them.

Starting soon!