Relating to Self

In this episode of the Relating to Self podcast, Joachim speaks to Amanda Efthimiou, who believes that slowing down can speed things up. Amanda is a strategist & storyteller working at the intersection of mental health advocacy, technology, and psychedelic wellness. You can learn more about Amanda and her work here: https://www.amandaefthimiou.com/ https://www.instagram.com/amaiou/ https://medium.com/@amanda.amaiou To continue improving your relationship with yourself and receive a curated collection of resources, visit: https://relatingtoself.com Topics, resources, and useful links mentioned in the episode: Amanda’s personal history with mental health and how plant medicine became part of her story The many benefits of plant medicine Her journey moving from Berlin to Lisbon and the power of pausing during moments of transition The importance of integration Internal and external motivations The influence of the ocean for Joachim and Amanda in relating to self The idea of how we ride the wave of life is what really matters The inner knowledge within the body Rituals of meditation, yoga, dace and surfing How psychedelics can shift your relationship with different parts What are mentors and how to find mentorship? To continue improving your relationship with yourself, visit and receive a curated collection of resources, visit: https://relatingtoself.com Sign up for the newsletter to receive: Free collections of guided meditations, specifically created for improving your relationship with yourself Simple practices to improve your relationship with yourself Podcast updates and other valuable resources