“I would encourage you: be informed - knowledge is power.”
Inspiration
There are many ways to learn, grow and discover what helps you live well. Reading books and articles, listening to podcasts or exploring new ideas can open your mind to different perspectives and inspire you to make choices that feel right for you.
Sometimes a story, an inspiring conversation or a new insight is all it takes to look at things differently. And you don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Coaches, online communities and other sources of support can offer guidance, encouragement and a sense of connection.
Here, you’ll find a selection of books, podcasts, websites, coaches and other resources that I find interesting and hope you will too. It’s a small collection (English and Dutch), but perhaps you’ll discover something that inspires you, gives you a fresh perspective or helps you take a step towards living well.
Do you have a recommendation to share? I’d love to hear from you and add it to the list.
Food.
Books:
The Glucose Goddess - Jessie Inchauspé
De Voedselzandloper - Kris Verburgh
De Dieetmythe - Tim Spector
Websites/Apps:
Exercise.
Books:
FIT - Arie Boomsma
Websites/Apps:
Wikiloc.com (find nice walks wherever you are)
Strava.com (track and register cycling and hiking)
Personal training:
If you are living in the Algarve, I can strongly recommend Tiago Gago as a Personal Trainer.
website: www.ptexcellence.com
Other.
Books:
Atomic Habits - James Clear
Dopamine nation - Dr. Anna Lembke
The gifts of imperfection - Brené Brown
Veranderen voor luie mensen - Paul Smit
Levenslust - Jacqueline van Lieshout
A Simpeler Life - The School of Life
The Let Them Theory - Mel Robbins
Ikigai - Héctor García & Francesc Miralles
Websites/Apps:
Soft Challenge (75 days challenge to create new habits/goals)
Podcasts:
Huberman Lab
The Mel Robbins Podcast
Television:
Stutz - Netflix Documentary
Coaching.
Coaching in the Algarve (Theo Hordijk)For online/personal coaching
(in English and Dutch).
Email: algarvecoaching@gmail.com
Briez (Brigitte Stadhouders) For online/personal coaching and retreats
(in Dutch).
Email: info@briez.nl
Aranka Feels (Aranka Vos) Menopause Intimacy Expert and Breathwork Facilitator
(in English and Dutch).
Email: breathe@arankafeels.com