The Art of Listening

The Map Back to Yourself - On Astrology, Somatic Healing & Soul Purpose with Ali Ofstedal I #017 17.06.2026 56мин

In this episode of The Art of Listening, I sit down with astrologer and somatic healer Ali Ofstedal for a conversation about astrology as a tool for self-understanding, healing, and personal evolution.We explore Ali's journey into astrology and somatic work, how our birth chart can act as a soul blueprint, and why the North and South Nodes offer such incredible insights into our growth and life path.We also speak about the connection between astrology and the nervous system, the importance of returning to the body, and how ancient practices can support us in times of rapid change.Together we explore:• Astrology as a roadmap back to your authentic self• The wisdom of the North and South Nodes• Soul purpose, karma, and personal growth• Somatic healing and nervous system regulation• Navigating change with greater trust and resilience• The energetic themes of the summer months ahead• Simple practices to stay grounded in an increasingly fast-paced worldI loved talking to Ali. I hope this episode inspires and reconnects you with the wisdom that already lives within you.You can find Ali through her podcast Soul Archaeology, her Substack Along the Spiral, and on Instagram Aliofstedal.

Calm the Nervous System - Guided Breath Meditation I #016 10.06.2026 8мин

A gentle 9-minute guided meditation to calm the nervous system and invite a moment to pause. Through left nostril breathing, awareness and a short period of silence, you will be guided into a more calm and grounded state.May it serve you well!With love, MarinaP.S. Leave a love note below if you enjoyed this meditation._____________https://www.marinalukoschat.com/

How to Hear the Voice of Your Heart: Somatics, Desire & the Untamed Woman I In Conversation with Alixe Van Ogtrop I #015 13.05.2026 1ч 2мин

I am excited to welcome Alixe Van Ogtrop to The Art of Listening Podcast. Last year, I took part in her Open Heart retreat, which was a very special experience for me. Alixe is a psychotherapist, space holder, retreat facilitator, mother, and overall an inspiring woman.We talk about the voice of the heart, true desire, somatic healing, the untamed woman, and what it means to live from an open heart.Alixe shares her own journey through PTSD, spirituality, motherhood, and the shift from living mostly in the spiritual realms to coming back into the body, the earth, and everyday life.We speak about:— the different voices inside of us— learning to hear the voice of the heart— somatic practices & nervous system healing— manifestation & external validation— the spiritual ego— pleasure, presence & embodiment— boundaries & uncomfortable conversations— the untamed woman— open-hearted living & devotion— the upcoming Open Heart retreat this JuneA conversation about becoming more true to yourself and learning to listen to what your heart already knows.The Open Heart retreat is a heartfelt recommendation of mine.June 25–29th in Tuscany, Italy.If you feel the pull, you can find all details here.Connect with Alixe:Instagram: @alixevanogtropPodcast: Untamed One

Slowing Down, Returning to the Body and Knowing Yourself - In Conversation with Mona Esser Pennock | #014 22.04.2026 1ч 2мин

In this episode, I sit down with Mona Esser Pennock, modern mystic, intuitive, and founder of Be-Shen.Mona shares her personal journey, what brought her into the work she does today, and the key initiations along the way, from growing up between cultures to moving through the fashion world and into her spiritual path.We speak about embodied sovereignty, allowing people to be held by their own body, and what it really means to know yourself. Mona shares how the body is the portal of truth and why the only way is inward.We talk about slowing down, softening, devotion over discipline, and trusting your own rhythm, even when it feels uncomfortable. This is a conversation about feeling instead of thinking and staying connected to your essence.An invitation to stop rushing, to listen inward, and to come home to yourself._____________Mona’s new KNOW THYSELF course is open now 🌹More of mehr beautiful work: Be-ShenInstagram: Be-Shen & MinettenvogueIf you have any questions feel free to comment or message one of us.Thank you for being here!

On Yoga, the Nervous System & Listening Within - A Conversation with Eddie Stern I #013 09.04.2026 37мин

In this episode , I’m speaking with Eddie Stern, Yoga teacher, author, and researcher based in New York.We spoke a few years ago, and I’m very grateful to have him back for this conversation.Eddie shares his path, from a more spiritual beginning into years of physical practice, and then coming back to something more simple and internal.We speak about yoga beyond the physical, the nervous system, and how this shapes the way we think and feel. And how calmness is not something we force, but something that comes when we begin to pay attention.We also touch on simplicity, staying open, and listening to the signals from your body instead of holding on to things that don’t feel true anymore.Towards the end, Eddie shares simple breathing practices that you can bring into your everyday life.May this conversation inspire you. ________________I am excited to have Eddie in Europe. Here is an overview of this upcoming workshops and trainings.The Breathing App Eddie's book is called "One Simple Thing: A New Look at the Science of Yoga and How It Can Transform Your Life" Thank you for listening and being here!

Money, Pleasure & Rewriting Our Relationship with Abundance I In Conversation with Margot De Broglie I #012 11.03.2026 54мин

In this episode of The Art of Listening, I sit down with Margot De Broglie, founder of Your Juno, a financial education app for women, to explore our relationship with money.We speak about money as an amplifier, why so many of us feel shame or avoidance around it, and how we can begin rewriting our relationship with abundance. Margot shares her journey from building a successful startup and raising millions to rediscovering a more soul-centered and feminine approach to wealth.In our conversation we explore the connection between money and pleasure, the body, and nourishment, why wealth doesn’t have to be separate from spirituality, and how women can reclaim their financial power. We also talk about financial seasons, investing, and simple ways to start building a healthier relationship with money.This episode is an invitation to look at money differently not as something purely transactional, but as something that can be in service of what we care about and the life we want to create.May this conversation serve you well.With love, Marina________I highly recommend joining Margot's upcoming money school, a six weeks online journey starting on April 13th. When you apply feel free to add "Marina" or "The Art of Listening Podcast" in the referral. CONNECT WITH MARGOT@margotdebroglieMargot's substack

Back to the Heart - Short Guided Meditation for Self-love I #011 25.02.2026 7мин

A short guided practice to reconnect with yourself.We gently tap over the heart and repeat: “I love you,” allowing the body to receive safety and warmth.Perfect for moments whenever you want to return to yourself.Sending love to you! Thank you for being here. x Marina

Astrology as a Way of Listening - Solo Episode I #010 18.02.2026 20мин

In this solo episode I share my personal relationship with astrology and how it slowly shifted from curiosity into a language I use to understand myself and life.This episode is a reflection on patterns, timing and the way we move through different phases in life.I speak about my first reading, studying astrology more deeply and how I use it today less as a prediction tool and more as a mirror. A way to recognise certain tendencies, soften self-judgement and sometimes make different choices.In the episode you’ll receive– a gentle introduction into how astrology can be approached– personal examples from my own chart and life– thoughts on cycles, transits and change– reflections you can sit withYou don’t need any prior knowledge to listen. 🤍If listening to this makes you curious to explore your own chart, you can find information about personal readings here.Thank you for listening & being here!Much love, Marina

Kundalini Yoga, the Aura, and Self-Love on the Spiritual Path with Harmanjot I #009 05.02.2026 1ч 6мин

In this episode of The Art of Listening, I sit down with Kundalini Yoga teacher and Dharma scholar Harmanjot.We talk about Kundalini Yoga, Kundalini energy, and how working with energy can support self regulation, emotional balance, and presence. We touch on the aura, on how small and consistent practices can create real shifts, and on why listening to your own rhythm matters on the spiritual path.A big part of our conversation is about self love and blessing ourselves, noticing the patterns we carry, and understanding mastery as something that unfolds over time. We also speak about staying present with what is happening in the world, not turning away, but building the inner strength to hold both beauty and difficulty at the same time.Toward the end, Harmanjot shares her view on the year of the Radiant Body and the Fire Horse, and how this fast moving energy asks for more grounding and a steady nervous system, so we can move with what is without burning out.We close by returning to gratitude, to the preciousness of being alive, and to practice as a way of staying connected to ourselves while remaining engaged with the world.This is the Kundalini self-love meditation that Harmanjot shared. I hope this conversation inspires you on your path. Thank you for being here, sending so much love!Marina______________CONNECT WITH HARMANJOThttps://studiohar.comInstagram: @harmanjotkaur

Guided Evening Meditation - Pause & Reconnect I #008 28.01.2026 10мин

A gentle evening meditation to pause, land, and soften after the day. A moment to breathe, ground your energy, and reconnect with yourself.If you feel the wish to go a little deeper and be held through the last stretch of winter, I would to invite to my Soft Winter cocoon, a space to slow down, listen, and tend to yourself.Soft Winter space awaits you here,Connect here <3Thank you for being here. Marina

The Moon & Cyclical Living in Life and Business with Stine Legarth I #007 21.01.2026 51мин

In this episode of The Art of Listening, I am talking to Stine Legarth, the founder and creator of the Hola Luna Moon Journal, Ella Business Consultants, a mother, a Kundalini teacher and overall a big lover for life (and the moon :)).Stine shares her beautiful story behind the creation of the Moon Journal from a childhood connection with the moon, through leaving corporate life, to a powerful intuitive download that that helped her remember where she comes from.We speak about cyclical living, feminine leadership, intuition versus linear success, and what it truly means to build a business and a life that honors your natural rhythm.This conversation is listen deeper and reconnect with yourself through the wisdom of the moon.In this episode, we explore:How working with the moon can guide your daily life and decisionsFeminine cycles and rhythmIntuition, downloads, and trusting inner knowingBalancing structure and flow in businessMotherhood, accepting timing, working smarterRedefining success Why nourishing yourself first is not selfish but essentialI loved Stine’s simple reminder: you came here to this life, go for it. If you’ve lost your spark, find it again. “Small things, big changes.”The Hola Luna Moon Journal 2026 begins with the new moon cycle on 18 January. This year’s journal is centered around feminine archetypes, I personally can’t wait to dive in. CONNECT WITH STINE @holaluna_moonjournal@ella_businessconsulting

The Feminine Path, Motherhood & Sacred Union — A Conversation with Sarah Warnaar I #006 15.01.2026 1ч 2мин

In this episode of The Art of Listening, I sit with Sarah, a mentor for women, mother and poet for a heart-opening conversation on the feminine path, motherhood and sacred union.Sarah shares how years in the international modelling world, body criticism and disconnection from herself became the doorway into embodiment, psychotherapy, plant medicine and a deeper remembrance of the feminine.We speak about:Moving from a more “surface” feminine into a grounded, embodied oneHow disordered eating, body pain and disconnection from herself became a turning pointThe practices she keeps returning to: inner child work, breath, sound and movementWhat feminine receptivity really is Letting life itself become the practiceMotherhood as initiation, the tenderness, power and vulnerability it opensWhat sacred union means for her, devotion and conscious yes to walking a path togetherIt is always a gift to speak to Sarah. I loved what she said in our conversation: life is your path. If you feel called to work with Sarah her 9-month journey Temple of the Feminine Flame starts soon. CONNECT WITH SARAH https://www.sarahwarnaar.comInstagram: @sarahwarnaar

Let Your Intentions Unfold: How to Begin the Year Without Pressure - Solo Episode I #005 11.01.2026 13мин

In this short solo episode, I reflect on New Year’s intentions through the energy of winter. If you’re feeling pressure to have everything figured out, this is a gentle reminder that clarity doesn’t need to come on January 1st.I share why intentions work best when they come from the heart, how they guide the subconscious, and how tuning into what nourishes vs. drains your energy can shift your whole year. I also talk about my vision book practice that guided my last year.An invitation to pause and ask: How do I want to feel in 2026?I would love to hear your reflections, feel free to message me. Love, Marina_____________WebsitePoetry on SubstackInstagram: @marinaluk

Guided Grounding Meditation with Marina I #004 24.12.2025 9мин

A gentle grounding meditation to pause, arrive, and reconnect.This short practice invites you to soften your body, settle your nervous system, and come back home to yourself, especially during the busy holiday season.May it serve you well.

Closing the Year with Intention: EFT Tapping, Self-Trust & Integration with Helen Denham I #003 17.12.2025 54мин

In this episode of The Art of Listening, I welcome Helen Denham, mentor, guide, EFT tapping expert, and founder of The Lifted Method™.Together, we explore what it truly means to build self-trust and confidence through self-regulation, consistency, and compassion. Helen shares her personal journey of creating The Lifted Method workbook, the power of EFT tapping, and how aligned action can gently turn vision into reality.In this conversation, we weave through themes of vulnerability, past life regression and hypnotherapy, seasonal rhythms of growth and rest, and how to close the year with intention without pressure.A brief overview:– EFT tapping and emotional self-regulation– Confidence as self-trust– Consistency without force– Past life regression– The Lifted Method and its 7-week framework– Creativity, community, and spiritual practice– Closing the year with gentleness and intentionI loved what Helen shared at the end: You’re right on time.May this episode serve you well.______________Helen is also the host of The Lifted Podcast and offers ‘The Lifted Club’ membership, make sure to tune in and follow her beautiful work.https://www.helendenham.com/Instagram: @helendenham_ & @liftedbyhelen

How I Found My Own Path in Yoga, Creativity & Life - Solo Episode I #002 10.12.2025 25мин

In this solo episode, I share a more personal part of my journey, how yoga found me, how creativity supported me, and how I slowly learned to trust my own path. I speak about the practices that supported me along my path, the moments that shifted me, and the curiosity that has guided me through every chapter of my life.This episode is for anyone who is navigating their own evolution, who is looking for practices that resonate with where they are, and who wants to feel more connected to themselves. It’s a gentle reminder that our path is allowed to change, our practice is allowed to evolve, and that listening to ourselves is the best place to begin.__________WebsiteInstagram: @marinalukPoetry on Substack

On Initiation, Grief, and the Power of Community with Amanda Norgaard I #001 03.12.2025 1ч 10мин

In this episode of The Art of Listening I am excited to welcome Amanda Norgaard, the founder of the creative house ILLUMINATION, a writer and teacher, as my first guest.Amanda shares her experience of moving from Copenhagen to Costa Rica, shedding old identities and embracing the unknown.In our conversation we explore themes of initiation, the potency of grief and the courage it takes to live a life true to one’s heart. Amanda speaks about the power of community, the importance of listening deeply and the role of Kundalini Yoga in awakening one’s life force.Join us for an inspiring and enriching conversation.I hope you feel inspired and find beauty in embracing life’s uncertainties.Amanda is the mother of the creative community and online studio called THE MUSES. The next season of THE MUSES gone pro starts January 12th 2026. Make sure to tune in and be part of this epic community.CONNECT WITH AMANDAILLUMINATIONInstagram: Amanda Norgaard

Welcome to The Art of Listening — An Introduction with Marina Lukoschat 01.12.2025 4мин

Welcome to The Art of Listening Podcast. Thank you for being here. The Art of Listening was born from the live conversations I hosted over the years.Back then, I had no plan to turn it into a podcast, I simply loved meaningful conversations and felt the desire to contribute something of depth.After each talk, I felt more connected, inspired, and full of energy.This podcast continues that:a space to slow down, share stories, be inspired, and reconnect.I speak with people who inspire me, creatives, teachers, friends and sometimes I share on my own: a meditation, a reflection, a reminder.May it serve you.First episode coming soon.With love,Marina_________How to connect:Website: https://www.marinalukoschat.comInstagram: @marinaluk