“I would encourage you: be informed - knowledge is power.”
— Matt Bevin

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