How does social media impact our mental and physical well-being? The constant comparison of looking into the camera, the mirror has an effect on all of us. Whether we’re aware of the impact or not, we compare ourselves with others on a daily  visual basis. Self-confidence comes from within. The more confident we feel about who you are, the more it’s reflected in our appearance, body posture, and facial expressions. Social media self-test: Having iMessage, WeChat, what’s app,

Today’s interview with Agi, who’s a true global citizen. She’s lived around the world. Moved with her suitcases from one amazing city to the next. We discussed how cultures impact us, how it’s a challenge to find a social network in a place like Zurich. She’s shared the life of someone without a base and constantly being on the move. How you always collect more things than you have room in a suitcase and the many goodbyes. One inspiring aspect was her description of both the

In conversation with Cait Ferguson on the importance of our skin for our physical and mental well-being. Lifelong beauty nerd. Makeup Artist and Esthetician. She’s always been interested in the connection between science and nature within the beauty industry. Listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/dr-simones-mind-space/id1532493956?l=en&i=1000548636153 #drschwankinsights #drsimonesmindspace #podcast #lifestyle #science #counselling #consulting #femaleent

Today, I’m in conversation with Alexandra Haas founder of Special Moments. This is the second episode in a series were we discuss the role of the body and our skin, as a place of sensuality and empowerment. Dive into a conversation on the power of feeling confident and beautiful in one’s body, no matter how it looks and whether it fits the beauty norms. To experience pleasure, we need to feel confident in who we are as women. It’s a women’s world. Listen to the podcast: https

When wondering why you feel low, lack of energy, and fatigued of following rules and doing the right thing? You’re not alone. It’s a common comment I hear from many clients, patients, and friends. What can we do to get out of this funk? Routines rock here! Stay physically active Engage in a creative challenge with friends Socialize in ways that aren’t impacted by whether restaurants, movies, gyms, etc are open Cook new recipes and share them with friends Plan a trip with frie

Today, I’m in conversation with Alexandra Haas founder of Special Moments. This is the first episode in a series were we discuss the role of the body and our skin, as a place of sensuality. Alex shared ways to get in touch with our body: ⁃ Use your breath to be fully present ⁃ Give or get a massage ⁃ The power of a long hug ⁃ Don’t hesitate to communicate your preferred way to be touched ⁃ Treat your body like a temple Listen to the podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch

In conversation with Dr. Renu Ann Joseph on female entrepreneurship, self-confidence, mentoring, and feeling comfortable to stand out. Renu is an economist turned entrepreneur, who has focused her two decade long career on improving how organizations use data to enhance business value. Her insurtech venture, based out of the US and Switzerland. Dr. Renu’s Ventures Luminant Analytics https://luminantanalytics.com/ Virtido Data Science Center https://virtido.com/en/data-science

How many people don’t we know, if we haven’t experienced the feeling ourselves, who share symptoms of burn out? It’s a place of complete exhaustion, a feeling of being overwhelmed by the most simple task at hand. Burn out is experienced both mentally and physically. Often it’s a depressed feeling, a lack of energy, lethargy, accompanied with very low self-esteem, caused by exhausted self-destructive thoughts. How do we navigate through and out of a burnout? Causes of burn out

We oft struggle to find time for ourselves. Time to do things according to our time table, our wishes, our needs. It’s essential for our own and our surrounding that we can breath, because only if we function well, our surrounding functions well too: “take the oxygen mask self before helping others”. As simply as it sounds, as incredibly difficult it is. How to get started: Early mornings are for you. Exercise, as a priority! Put the date with yourself into your calendar (no

Many women I’ve encountered through the years in my practice in Shanghai, New York, Stockholm, and Zürich share similar challenges with their narcissistic partners. I’ve decided to discuss this very peculiar personality disorder in a podcast, especially since I’m part of a Columbia University program focussing on an evidence-based approach in treating people with narcissistic personality disorders (NPD). Steps to take: Talk and disclose to a friend, don’t protect the narcissi