We The Changemakers

We are inherently worthy and valuable, yet we tend to forget this basic truth. Attacks of self-doubt and self-criticism can become so frequent that we start to believe and identify with that voice. In this episode, Ani talks about how to recognise that inner critic when it comes up and what to do in response. Did you enjoy this episode? Hit the subscribe button so you don't miss future episodes! Email Ani at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com or follow her mantra singing at www.facebook.com/KirtanwithAni

In today's episode Ani speaks to the significant upheaval we have all experienced to our lives over recent months - which she dubs The Great Unravelling. Ani vulnerably shares her own process of pain and loss, and watches it open up a space of greater acceptance and gratitude. Journey with her and take the time to reflect on all that has shifted around you and inside you, and what wants to be built in its place. *** Did you like this story? Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss future episodes! Follow Ani on Instagram @ani_changemaker or email her at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com. You can also enjoy Ani's mantra singing by liking her Facebook page, Kirtan with Ani: www.facebook.com/KirtanwithAni

How to react when confronted with aggression or violence? When an argument between two strangers on a tram snowballs into a yelling match involving a dozen bystanders, Ani wonders what she can do. How can she be of service to the greatest good in an evidently terrible situation? The answer comes just in time, and it is quite unexpected: sing a mantra. This is a story about the power of mantra to bring about real, positive change. Plus, this episode features Ani singing the mantra Chattr Chakkr Vartee (inspired by Ajeet Kaur). Did you like this story? Make sure to hit subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes! Follow Ani on Instagram @ani_changemaker or email wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

We all crave more authenticity in our lives. We desire to be seen and appreciated for who we are, and to deeply connect with other human beings. Presenting: Naked* Dinners. An opportunity to get naked with strangers - *emotionally, not physically - around a dinner table and through authentic relating communications exercises. Ani guides listeners through the process of creating and facilitating such an evening, with inspiring results. Listen in to discover what exactly a Naked* Dinner is - and how you could host one of your own! Follow Ani on Instagram @ani_changemaker or email her at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com. Subscribe to We The Changemakers to receive future updates and ideas on how to make a small or even a big difference in the world around you!

Trusting the process means knowing you are exactly where you need to be right now. There is no future time where everything will be perfect. There is only accepting how you feel right now, and the best way to remember that is coming back to the breath. Join Ani as she explores this personal and universal topic and guides listeners in a short meditation designed to bring you back to your true self. / Follow Ani on Instagram @ani_changemaker or email wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

Today I am grateful for... what happens when you follow the flow of the universe, encouraging synchronicities and waking up with inspiration!

Today I am grateful for... how paying a bill teaches me surrender, jamming with a stranger, and a place to call home!

Today I am grateful for... finding roots back in Belgium, a miraculous server malfunction, and feeling alllllll the emotions!

Today I am grateful for... small but noticeable shifts in perspective, intuition nudging me gently in the right direction, and Señora Maria sharing her light with me!

Today I am grateful for... Vulnerable and authentic art, the opportunity to reflect someone’s light back to them, and cake! I gush over maybe the best show I’ve ever seen at the Edinburgh Fringe. Check out @hotterproject on IG to see what I’m talking about!

Today I am grateful for... synchronicity, magic and glitter! I tell stories of connecting with a thoughtful homeless man, discovering the Edinburgh Fringe and persevering with faith against incredible odds in order to get into a sold out Balkan party.

Today I am grateful for... my relationship with my parents (again!), relaxing into the rain (and the present moment), and delicious vegetarian meals.

Today I am grateful for... family that values travel, culture and love! I’m also thankful for the medicinal properties of CBD and it being readily available.

Today I am grateful for... having a bed all to myself, heaters and blankets on cold (August!!) days, the lessons I am learning from babies.

Today I am grateful for... two years on the road, what I have learned thus far, and nostalgic cozy moments!

Today I am grateful for... wide open grassy spaces perfect for practicing handstands, unconditional love, being right here and now.

Today I am grateful for... waking up next to a lake to dip my feet in, falling in love with Eastern Europe, a comfy bed to sleep in before a week of camping!

Today I am grateful for... effective and open communication, the power of choosing vs compromising, and getting out of a ticket!

Today I am grateful for... showing up even when it’s hard, and mama nature making space for all of my feelings!

Today I am grateful for... nature’s healing power, being a part of the whole, the fact that we are more similar than we are different.

Today I am grateful for... vulnerability, insecurities and the opportunity to deepen connections.

Today I am grateful for... an incredible night sky, a safe space to pursue self-acceptance, and a future home in Brussels!

Today I am grateful for... friends that are down for adventure, remind me to be present, and love me regardless of my bossiness!

Today I am grateful for... hot showers, time to journal and reflect, and reuniting with dear friends!

Today I am grateful for... the rain aka nature’s tears, world’s best ice cream on a brioche bun, urban jungles!

Today I am grateful for... vulnerable conversations, partying in Nijmegen and learning to take responsibility for my emotions.

Today I am grateful for... the internet, contagious joy and doing headstands.

Today I am grateful for... meaningful conversations about spirituality, Willem the Wise, and bike rides that make you feel like you’re in a movie. Song at the end (only playable in Anchor) is Winter Sleep by Bongbeck.

Today I am grateful for... travel by train, getting to know a city on foot, and the loneliness of not being in a couple and the awareness that brings.

Today I am grateful for... chocolate raspberry cake, sunny terraces enjoyed with friends, and sacred spaces to reconnect with myself.

I am grateful for... the opportunity to spend the day alone, books that challenge me, and sharing personal growth with friends. | The book referenced is “The Wisdom of Insecurity” by Alan Watts | Correction: the episode is about Sunday 14 July, not Saturday.

What I am grateful for today... Taking risks, following the flow, choosing integrity

How can we live a more authentic and peaceful life? How can we act from a place of alignment with our true inner purpose and being? Ani explores how we can reconnect to our core self and avoid getting lost in layers of identity. | Share your story with Ani on Instagram @ani_changemaker or email wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

Each of us knows what it is to experience grief, pain and suffering. We have the choice to ignore it, hold on to it or let go of it... Ani argues that when you allow the death cycle that is a natural part of life, you create space for the birth cycle, bringing new opportunities for growth. | Follow Ani on Instagram @ani_changemaker or email wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

As she spends time in nature, disconnected from the rest of the world, Ani reflects on the nature of the ego and the many ways it sneakily distracts us from being present. Stillness, peace, joy and connection to Source are all found in this moment, yet somehow we struggle to let go of wanting to be someplace else. This episode is about some of Ani’s struggles. | Have a story to share? Email Ani at wethechangmakerspod@gmail.com

From Ani’s reflections about life purpose and how to build a better world comes a serious study of the concept of higher self. Who is that exactly? And what does it mean for our future plans? Taking a detour through a few travel and hitchhiking stories, Ani arrives at some interesting answers... | Have your own stories to share? Send them to wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

In Part 2 of Ani’s interview with John P. Milton, they focus on spirituality as the foundation of any lasting environmental action, how vision quests can spark a real communion with nature and why the tiny town of Crestone, Colorado, is a shining example of the marriage between ecology and spirituality. Find out more about John and his work at www.sacredpassage.com | Do you have any feedback on the podcast? Send it to Ani at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

As one of the original parents of the environmental movement, John P. Milton is the definition of a changemaker. By founding The Way of Nature, he has enabled thousands to restore their relationship with nature: inner nature, outer nature and true nature. He is a wise and inspirational figure with so much to share that one episode couldn’t cover it all! Enjoy part 1 on the ecology and join We The Changemakers next week to hear part 2 on spirituality. Find out more about John and his work at www.sacredpassage.com | Do you have any feedback on the podcast? Send it to Ani at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

Today’s episode is about what we can release and let go of to create more space for new and exciting things to enter! Ani talks about how releasing comes from the acceptance of the cyclical and impermanent nature of the world. BONUS! Listen to Ani’s original song, “From Winter to Spring” / Any feedback is welcome at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

On this last episode of 2018, Ani reflects on the incredible gifts she has received throughout the year and her intentions going into 2019. Also, join her in unpacking the intense and life-changing experience that is Vipassana! | Contact Ani at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com | Song credit: Unconditional by Nick Mulvey

In this episode Ani interviews Virginia Mueller, a 91-year-old feminist and artist, about her Spiritual Realism Gallery and the turns life took to bring her to where she is today.

After recent heartfelt conversations, particularly with her dad, Ani explores the topic of self-love as a prerequisite to loving others. She posits that self-love comes from self-knowledge and peace with oneself, all of which is found in stillness. | Questions, stories or comments? Email Ani at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

Today’s episode is an interview with Chris Davite, founder of Kashaya Kombucha, a successful kombucha start-up in Barcelona. We talk about his journey of self-discovery and how reconnecting with his body through nutrition ignited his dream of helping others do the same. Support Chris’ mission by following Kashaya Kombucha on Instagram and Facebook! And make Ani’s day by sending feedback to her at wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

Today Ani shares her journey to reconnect with herself through fasting, journaling and reading. She discusses the need to acknowledge and embrace the fall and winter of our lives, as much as we do the spring and summer.

With hours until the US midterm elections, Ani reimagines a society founded on love and compassion rather than fear and hate. The reading was an excerpt from the essay, “Reclaiming Our Goddess Heritage” by Riane Eisler. / Questions, comments or stories? Email wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

In today’s episode Ani shares what faith means to her and how redefining the word has brought more beauty and connection into her life • Questions, thoughts, stories to share? Email wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

In episode 3, Ani admits to feeling angry about the state of the world - especially following the Kavanaugh hearings - but stresses that anger alone is not enough. Channeling that anger into action can give you purpose and help affect change! Questions or comments? Send them to wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

In this episode Ani reflects on how embracing boredom and allowing space for flow can yield surprising and creative results. Send your feedback, ideas, suggestions and stories to wethechangemakerspod@gmail.com

On this first episode of We The Changemakers, Ani shares what she's been learning recently about how and why to have a conversation with someone who might not agree with you.