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How to Stop Caring What Other People Think
On Judgment, Gossip, and the Radical Freedom of Letting Go In my work with clients almost everyone, at some point in their therapeutic coaching journey, touches this theme - the fear of judgment. The constant worrying about what other people think. It weaves itself through conversations, decisions, relationships, careers, and self-worth. This fear runs deep. Deeper than many of us realize. It touches our sense of safety, belonging, and worth . Let’s Start With Judgment Why do

stephaniekollmann
Jan 73 min read


Trusting the Redirection: When Rejection and Loss Lead You Closer to Your Truth
There’s a quiet wisdom in the moments we least want to feel - the ones wrapped in rejection, loss, or disappointment. The job you didn’t get. The relationship that ended. The door that closed so loudly it echoed in your chest. We often interpret these moments as failures. As signs that we’re not good enough, not chosen, not wanted. But what if they’re something else entirely? What if they’re re-direction , not rejection? What if life, in its mysterious and often uncomfortable

stephaniekollmann
Jan 52 min read


Where I Put My Energy
Consciously choosing where we put our energy is important because our energy is limited...

stephaniekollmann
Jan 12 min read


Intention for 2026 - TRUST ♡
You have grown so much. I know this past year was difficult and filled with heavy experiences - broken promises, disappointments, sadness. And yet, I can tell you this: you needed these experiences. You would not be where you are now without them. I know that may sound harsh, but you needed to be shaken up - to meet reality, to step out of any illusions. These experiences helped you feel with more clarity and honesty. They deepened your faith in a way nothing else could. Your

stephaniekollmann
Dec 31, 20252 min read


OPEN YOUR HEART 🤍
OPEN YOUR HEART NOT ONLY TO THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE BUT ALSO TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS TO THOSE YOU FEEL YOU HAVE NOTHING IN COMMON WITH TO THOSE WHO LIVE DIFFERENTLY, THINK DIFFERENTLY, CHOOSE DIFFERENTLY OPEN YOUR HEART TO THE WORLD TO THE DIVERSITY, THE CONTRASTS, THE THINGS YOU DON'T ALWAYS UNDERSTAND FORGIVE YOURSELF FOR THE JUDGMENTS YOU CARRY, TOWARD YOURSELF AND TOWARD OTHERS FORGIVE YOURSELF FOR NOT ALWAYS KNOWING BETTER, FOR LEARNING AS YOU GO LET OPENNESS BE YOUR GIFT LET CUR

stephaniekollmann
Dec 24, 20251 min read


The Point of Change: An Illustrative Story
Life can start spiraling down slowly or suddenly - often when overwhelm, stress, or emotional heaviness builds up and we feel like we can’t keep up. It begins with small cracks: a missed boundary, a reactive moment, or ignoring our needs.

stephaniekollmann
Dec 11, 20250 min read


You Are More Powerful Than You Think You Are
Most of us move through life unconscious of what’s happening inside of us. We notice the argument, but not the tension rising in the body beforehand. We see the conflict, but not the fear or the story that created it.

stephaniekollmann
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Training the Letting-Go Muscle
Letting go is an active, conscious choice to stop gripping...

stephaniekollmann
Nov 25, 20253 min read


The Deeper Meaning of Halloween – A Time to Honor the Shadows
Halloween is more than costumes and candy — it’s a time of transition, reflection, and honoring both light and darkness.

stephaniekollmann
Oct 31, 20253 min read


Life Is Like a Kaleidoscope - A Shift In Perspective
When I realize I’m caught up in emotions that don’t serve me, it can be hard to find a way out. The ego, the pride, the all-too-familiar drama loop keeps me trapped there. We can always choose how we want to feel - simple in theory, yet so difficult in practice. A friend told me that every emotion is like a color in the kaleidoscope... it may dominate the view for a moment, but with one small shift, the whole picture can change. That image stayed with me. It reminded me that

stephaniekollmann
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Hybrid
Blog in EN and GE

Béatrice Brunacchi
Oct 23, 20252 min read


Psychose: Falling in Love and Loosing Control
When Colette is in love, she’s completely out of control... in EN/GE

Béatrice Brunacchi
Oct 15, 20251 min read


Mut - Courage
What is Courage? Blog in GE/EN

Béatrice Brunacchi
Oct 12, 20252 min read


Finding Freedom in Being You - How be be myself
My journey is driven by a passion for authenticity, creative freedom, and emotional liberation. I believe that when we dare to express who we really are, boldly and tenderly, we step into our power. But this isn’t a one-time decision. It’s a process. A deep, ongoing practice. Returning to who we really are after years (or decades) of being who we thought we should be. It's not always easy. Old patterns creep back in, people-pleasing, staying quiet to keep the peace, doubting

stephaniekollmann
Oct 11, 20253 min read


"Außer"gewöhnlich - alles andere als gewöhnlich
Moumous ist keine gewöhnliche Katze. Also alles, „außer“ gewöhnlich.

Béatrice Brunacchi
Oct 5, 20251 min read


When Tone Feels Like Too Much for Highly Sensitive People
Understanding Triggers as a Highly Sensitive Person If you’re a highly sensitive person (HSP) , you probably don’t just hear what people say, you feel the emotional energy behind their words. That’s why a raised voice, intense tone, or even subtle frustration in someone’s speech can feel overwhelming, even when it’s someone you love. You might find yourself feeling anxious, irritated, or hurt, without fully understanding why. When Tone Feels Like Too Much For sensitive p

stephaniekollmann
Oct 5, 20252 min read


Betrayed but Not Broken: Lessons from Being Manipulated
There are few things more disorienting than realizing that someone you trusted, someone you confided in, shared your soul with, maybe even loved, was never who you thought they were. And that moment, the one where the mask falls, where you see the truth, is painful, but it’s also sacred. It’s the beginning of your freedom. If you’ve just found out someone you trusted was never really who they seemed, if they manipulated your truth, talked behind your back, and turned other

stephaniekollmann
Sep 16, 20254 min read


No One Should Be in Control of Your Emotions
Your emotions are your own. They’re the raw, unfiltered responses to the world around you, your joy, anger, sadness, or excitement. Yet, too often, we let others dictate how we feel, whether it’s a harsh comment from a colleague, a partner’s mood swings, or the pressure of societal expectations. Giving up control of your emotions is like handing someone the reins to your inner world. It’s time to take them back. Why We Give Away Control It’s human nature to be influenced by o

stephaniekollmann
Aug 29, 20253 min read


The Point of Change in My Life
A photo poem by Quinn McMorrow One day in July 2017, I decided to take a trip with friends from Montreal to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. At the time, I had no idea how significant this trip would be. It was still early in my journey - just before I made the decision to make Canada my new home. Looking back now, I see that this was the true beginning of a new chapter. A turning point. It marked the beginning of a massive shift in everything I thought I knew - about myself, about

stephaniekollmann
Aug 5, 20254 min read


Expressing Who You Truly Are - How to Be Authentic
My journey is driven by a passion for authenticity, creative freedom, and emotional liberation. I believe that when we dare to express who we really are, boldly and tenderly, we become unstoppable - everything is possible. This belief isn’t just a mantra for me - it’s something I’ve lived through, over and over again. It’s a lesson I’ve had to learn not once, but many times, in moments of breakdown and breakthrough. There were times I felt silenced, afraid to speak my truth,

stephaniekollmann
Aug 2, 20253 min read
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