Best Haje Kamps Podcasts (2024)

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Coming Home (with Jennifer DeRuff) 5:55

5M ago5:55

5:55

A while back, I was at a workshop, and Jennifer DeRuff performed a spoken-word piece called Coming Home. It touched me pretty deeply - and I wasn’t alone. So I invited Jennifer to try something new on the podcast - instead of a full interview, I invited her to come and perform the piece into a microphone, so we could share it with the wider HAI com…

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Unveiling the Layers (with Marci Graham) 43:38

7M ago43:38

43:38

Today, we are thrilled to have a profound conversation with Marci Graham, on the topic of patriarchy and how it is everywhere around us. Marci is one of the HAI facilitators, bringing a unique perspective shaped by her personal journey and professional experiences. This episode promises to be an eye-opening exploration of patriarchy's pervasive inf…

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The Fertile Void (with Jaclyn Vouthouris) 38:34

7M ago38:34

38:34

They say that there are only two things that are certain in life: Death and taxes. It turns out, you can dodge your taxes, but the other one is harder to avoid. In this episode, we get into a beautiful conversation with our guest Jaclyn Vouthouris, talking about finding solace in the setting of the sun, the changing of the seasons, and all things t…

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Bringing your full self to work (with Kari Sulenes) 37:36

9M ago37:36

37:36

In this episode, we speak to psychologist and startup whisperer Kari Sulenes to figure out what it takes to bring your full self to work. What does it mean to be vulnerable, curious, and showing allyship? Kari is a co-founder of Pilea, an Integrative leadership coaching and organizational consulting collective that provides coaching to startups, VC…

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You get to take a pause from your partner (with Sumati Sparks) - Version 2 37:10

10M ago37:10

37:10

In this episode, we go deep into jealousy and the story of Sumati, who went on a journey from deep, core-wound level jealousy and came out the other side teaching others how to manage their jealousies. For over twenty years, Sumati Sparks has been coaching people of all relationship configurations, gender expressions, sexual orientations and cultur…

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Creating Community (with Julia Tindall) 34:40

10M ago34:40

34:40

For our third episode in season five, Julia joins us to talk about travel, building community, and how yoga of the mind helped her connect with the humans around her more deeply. Julia Tindall has been a community builder, teacher and traveler for the past 30 years. She taught yoga and tantra workshops at Harbin Hot Springs, Esalen and around the w…

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Love is not a mystery (with Naomi Yano) 40:33

11M ago40:33

40:33

In this episode, we speak with Naomi, who works as a therapist, and believes that love isn’t nearly as big of a mystery as many of us seem to think. Naomi wrote a book, AffairyTales, about an intense period in her life when she lost her daughter and her husband in the span of a couple of weeks - and the work she has done to rebuild from there. She …

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Radical self-acceptance (With Leah Diamond) 38:59

11M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode, we speak with Leah, who was eager to talk about radical self-acceptance, and the path she took to get there. Leah is passionate about guiding women to empower themselves to take a leadership role in their lives, speak their truth mindfully and with integrity in all situations, so they can get more of what they want!Leah Diamond is …

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There's nobody who's beyond lovability (with Tony Holmes) 42:45

1+ y ago42:45

42:45

Hello all! It's been a hot minute since we've done a Human Awareness episode, but guess what... We're baaaaack. This time, we're joined by one of the most freshly baked HAI facilitators, Tony Holmes, who came to talk to us on a Monday immediately after facilitating a Loving Yourself workshop for HAI. As you might expect, they are still glowing from…

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The conversations you're allowed to have and not allowed to have (with Kate Snow and Haje Kamps) 47:08

2y ago47:08

47:08

We are back with Kate's last episode for a while! Recorded on the very last day of her tenure as HAI's marketing director, we reflect on how much we've grown and changed over these past four seasons of podcasts. Worry ye not, though, dear listener: Kate is going on her honeymoon and taking a break after completing her therapy degree, but Haje is co…

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Fifty first dates after fifty (with Carolyn Arnold) 45:55

2+ y ago45:55

45:55

Join us for a rich and stimulating conversation about what our guest, Carolyn Arnold, calls her “dating experiment.” She takes us through her process of setting up the experiment, and we get a peek into the valuable lessons she learned as she set out to date 50 different people after she had turned 50 years old. Kate and Haje also share some of the…

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Fat is not a feeling (with Leah Carey) 49:34

2+ y ago49:34

49:34

When Leah first showed people her podcast, one of her early listeners gasped - but good girls don't talk about sex! - and, of course, that became the name of her podcast. She hastens to add that the podcast isn't just good girls - and, in fact, not just girls, either. She joined us on the Human Awareness podcast for a most delightful episode talkin…

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Holding boundaries, with kindness (with Kate and Haje) 48:45

2+ y ago48:45

48:45

In our season finale for season 3, your hosts Kate and Haje end up talking about loving brightly, healing shame, the power of new relationship energy (NRE), and the nature of boundaries and how they can be held with kindness. We also talk about showing up for people who need us while not being fully resourced ourselves, and how it's possible to com…

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Eco-Eroticism (with Sarah Belzile) 42:45

3y ago42:45

42:45

In this episode, we talk with Sarah Belzile about the joys of reconnecting with nature in a deeper sense than you might be used to - what happens when we open our heart to the deeply erotic within ourselves - and the natural world around us? Sarah Belzile is passionate about the exploration of pleasure as a spiritual practice and loves to facilitat…

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Creativity isn't a final product - it's the journey (with Patricia Varga) 31:25

3y ago31:25

31:25

When Patricia was diagnosed with cancer, she found ways of processing her grief and recovery with art - and soon made it her life's mission to help others do the same. In this episode, she talks with Kate and Haje about how creativity, the healing process, and how all forms of art can be used to shift the experience of one's journey with cancer, pa…

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Asking for what you want (with Marcia Baczynski) 41:07

3y ago41:07

41:07

There’s a special kind of bravery associated with knowing what you want - and then daring to ask for it. In this episode, Haje interviews Marcia, about the wants and needs of humans, and how to dig deeper into the likes and wants lurking inside us. Marcia is an internationally recognized speaker, writer, coach, and expert on sexual communication, r…

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Cuddles, hugs, and touch, oh my (with Yoni Alkan) 34:53

3y ago34:53

34:53

"I've always been told I give great hugs, and I really wanted to share them with people.” Dr. Yoni Alkan explores the beauty of hugs, cuddles, and other forms of non-sexual touch. On this episode of Human Awareness, we talk about Cuddle Party®, being a Cuddlist®, and the importance of sharing touch with other human beings. We all may recognize the …

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Finding authenticity online (with Sarah Yates Mora) 32:18

3+ y ago32:18

32:18

Is there a space for being ‘real’ in the world of Instagram and the endless hunt for dopamine hits in the world of Social Media? In this episode, Kate talks with Sarah Yates Mora about the highs and lows of being a heart-open human being in the universe of influencers, internet trolls, and endless distractions. They talk about how to tame the “drag…

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Sex and Aging (with Laurie Handlers) 47:34

3+ y ago47:34

47:34

Can aging deliver us from the limitations of youth? Does sex and intimacy really get better with time? In this rich and fun conversation, Laurie presents her lifetime evolution towards more free and enjoyable sex – but also, how she learned to enjoy aging. Spoiler-alert: they go hand in hand. Laurie has a Masters degree in Education and a Bachelor’…

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The art of phone sex (with Arielle Brown) 42:17

3+ y ago42:17

42:17

In this episode, Kate and Haje interview Arielle Brown. Reducing this episode to ‘phone sex’ is like saying that a three-Michellin-star meal is about ‘absorbing nutrients’ - what was meant to be a Valentines-themed guide to how to make erotic connection happen from a distance turned into something far deeper - and far yummier - than we would have d…

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Is marriage a relic of the past? (with Frank Mondeose) 44:56

3+ y ago44:56

44:56

Frank Mondeose joins Kate and Haje in this episode to talk about marriage. We talk about the history of marriage, and whether the social circumstances have shifted far enough that marriage itself still makes sense. We get deep into a conversation about what marriage is, how it serves us, and whether it run its course as an institution. As you can i…

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Embracing Jealousy (with Chas August) 45:57

3+ y ago45:57

45:57

In this episode, we talk about the importance of experiencing and expressing your emotions in a non-destructive way. Primarily, we take a deep look at jealousy. Why do we feel jealous? What can we do to embrace this feeling and use it for good in our life and our relationships? As we talk about jealousy, themes of self-worth, beauty, belonging, and…

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Happy Startup Member Spotlight - Simon Batchelar, cofounder of the Marketing Success Club 52:10

3+ y ago52:10

52:10

This episode of the podcast is another window into our community where you get to know our members and what they do.Today I’m talking to Simon Batchelar, cofounder of Pallant Digital and the Marketing Success Club. He shares his journey from running a digital marketing agency for large clients to now offering courses and coaching to founder run bus…

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How false harmony can damage your business and your friendship with Will and Joel 1:26:22

3+ y ago1:26:22

1:26:22

Will and Joel are friends from university who went into business together. They put all their enthusiasm and energy into it and it grew. They worked hard and they got their rewards.However, at some point it stopped working so well.It went from simple to complex.It went from being exciting and rewarding to just feeling like a job.The spark had gone …

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Stop doing business start being human with Kees Klomp 1:16:10

3+ y ago1:16:10

1:16:10

This episode of the podcast is another recording from our weekly Friday Fireside show. It was recorded on October 2nd and features our good friend Kees Klomp, whom we lovingly think of as the buddhist businessman.Kees is now Professor of Applied Science at Rotterdam University and founding partner of Thrive Institute a think tank looking to reinven…

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Happy Startup Member Spotlight - Remeny Armitage, cofounder of Brilliant and Human 39:09

3+ y ago39:09

39:09

In this episode of the podcast we shine a light on one of our members, share their work and find out what it’s been like to be part of the Happy Startup School. If you’re launching a business for the first time and are looking for support and guidance during those initial uncertain months then check out our community at http://happystartups.co. We …

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Storytelling to supercharge your startup pitch with Haje Kamps 1:07:25

3+ y ago1:07:25

1:07:25

If you ever find yourself pitching to a VC or for any kind of funding it’s important to know how to tell a compelling story.When it comes to pitching VC’s Haje Kamps, pitch coach, author of Pitch Perfect and CEO of Konf (a virtual conferencing platform), says the three elements you need to remember are: define the problem; say why you’ve got the pe…

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Reimagining and reinventing yourself with Eleanor Tweddell 1:10:13

3+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

This episode of the podcast is another recording from our live Friday Fireside webinar. On this week’s show, we were joined by Eleanor Tweddell.Eleanor is the founder of Another Door, a community that supports people through redundancy, and author of the book “Why losing your job could be the best thing that ever happened to you”.During our convers…

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10 pitfalls to avoid as a first-time freelancer with Will Lyth 1:18:46

4y ago1:18:46

1:18:46

Working for yourself for the first time can seem like a scary step. You go from the safety of a regular pay check to the uncertainty of not knowing where the next job might come from.But some us aren’t built for the 9 to 5 and we crave the autonomy and freedom of being our own boss and so we accept the uncertainty and take control of how we work.In…

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Progress not perfection with Veronica Fossa 1:02:21

4y ago1:02:21

1:02:21

When setting out on the journey of building a totally new business it’s important to focus on making progress rather than seeking perfection. You’re a pioneer doing something that hasn’t been done before and so there’s no set template for success. You’re on a voyage of discovery that can take you down many dead ends.Luckily we have tools to help us…

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Understanding who we are using Lumina Spark with Beccie D'Cunha 47:03

4y ago47:03

47:03

Recently I caught up with Beccie d’Cunha, founder of Courage Lab, a consultancy that helps founders and organisations build more resilient and higher performing teams. She shared with me a tool that she uses a lot in her work called Lumina Spark. It’s a psychometric profiling tool that measures the level to which we exhibit different personality tr…

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I want Big Talk - Haje Kamps and Kate Gillispie 44:56

4y ago44:56

44:56

Wrapping up our second season, your hosts Haje and Kate get into a delightful conversation reflecting on how the past 20 or so episodes have gone - and what we’ve learned along the way. It’s a wonderful, connected conversation. May I Have This Dance will be taking a little break - but we’ll be back later in the year!…

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You don't have to eavesdrop - Dixie De La Tour 49:09

4y ago49:09

49:09

Dixie De La Tour is a sexual folklorist, professional storyteller, podcaster, teacher, storytelling coach, community builder and most of all, a facilitator. She is also the Founder, Curator & Host of the Award-winning storytelling series, Bawdy Storytelling that’s been lauded for its transformational, relatable, empowering performances. In this epi…

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The power of admitting you don't know with Lyndsay Lucero 46:06

4y ago46:06

46:06

This episode of the podcast is another window into the worlds of the people who join our Happy Startup tribe. This time I'm in conversation with Lyndsay Lucero, founder of Baxley Goods. She tells the story of how she started her business and why. Unlike other startup stories Baxley didn't begin because Lyndsay wanted to make money but because she w…

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Pricing well with Ben Johnson 1:00:01

4y ago1:00:01

1:00:01

In our community of purpose-driven entrepreneurs, we have many founders who want to create a positive impact with their valuable products and services but are hampered by how they price. This affects both their financial and energetic sustainability.Do you feel unconfident and apologetic in the way you price your products and services? Are you stru…

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Entrepreneurship for Introverts with Pete Mosley 1:14:03

4y ago1:14:03

1:14:03

It's perfectly possible to be shy, quiet, or introverted and get on in the world. However, on social media all we seem to see are the loud-mouthed extroverts who are smashing it and trying to sell us another transformational program that will help us make six-figures in sales. Unfortunately, those voices have dominated the world of entrepreneurship…

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Mutual trust in parenting - Kirby Gillispie 43:27

4y ago43:27

43:27

Today we have a very special episode to offer in which Haje interviews Kate, AND her mom, Kirby. You can feel the love palpitating in all directions during this intimate, inspiring conversation about raising children with mutual trust, open communication, and the understanding that human beings evolve over time.…

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Productivity during a pandemic with Graham Allcott 1:18:13

4y ago1:18:13

1:18:13

If you’ve written down 7 top priorities you’ve got no priorities which means you’re going to find it hard to be productive. According to Graham Allcott, founder of Think Productive and author of Productivity Ninja, productivity is ultimately about making space for what matters. This means creating clear intentions and focussing your attention on wh…

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Closing Well with Tom Nixon 1:15:29

4y ago1:15:29

1:15:29

When Laurence and I closed our digital agency it seemed like the natural thing to do. At the time we had a beautiful studio, a talented team and clients with ongoing projects but we’d lost the creative energy to keep it going. We weren’t clear about its future and we were being drawn to grow the Happy Startup School. While it wasn't plain sailing c…

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How can I put more love into the world - Jason Weston 46:40

4y ago46:40

46:40

In this episode, Haje interviews Jason, one of the facilitators at HAI, about racism and prejudice, gender identity, and having love for every human who ever lived - and ever will live. It’s a beautiful episode full of gentleness and exploration - we think you’ll love it! Jason Weston has been a part of the Human Awareness Institute community for m…

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More than ever we need empathy with Christine Raine 1:16:45

4y ago1:16:45

1:16:45

In this episode of the podcast Laurence and I were given a masterclass in empathy. As part of our Friday Fireside series of webinars we were joined by Christine Raine, empathic coach, entrepreneur and founder of Conversable, a transformational movement on a mission to share how empathy can transform human relationships, and therefore the world.It w…

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3 songs 3 stories with Peter Krishnan 46:26

4y ago46:26

46:26

This episode is a departure from our normal format and is an experiment suggested by one of our longest-standing members and a big advocate of our work, Peter Krishnan. Peter has been to every Summercamp and is also the leader of our Happy Startup London group. During this episode, Peter shares his story of a startup along with 3 music tracks that …

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The Relationship Between Porn and World Peace - Cindy Gallop 40:38

4y ago40:38

40:38

In this episode, Cindy Gallop takes us into her work of carving out a platform for “social sex.” Her organization, “Make Love, Not Porn,” is pro sex, pro porn, and pro knowing the difference between the two. Listen in as Cindy describes how reshaping how we think about porn can lead to world peace – yes seriously. Cindy Gallop is the founder and CE…

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It doesn't matter who you love, but how you love - Kimball Lane 51:00

4y ago51:00

51:00

Kimball Lane took the helm as Executive Director for The Human Awareness Institute nine months ago. Since then she has made a reputation for herself as someone who has clarity, vision, and the ability to move mountains with grace and care. During this intimate interview, Kimball shares many of her personal life experiences that have led her to beco…

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Say f**k it and feel the fear with John Parkin 1:13:09

4y ago1:13:09

1:13:09

In this episode of the podcast we’re in conversation with John Parkin the author of F**k It: The Ultimate Spiritual Way.We hear about his journey of self healing and how saying f**k it was core to it. It’s about not holding on so tightly to ideas and concepts and being more aware of the unfair expectations we place on ourselves, situations or event…

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What does it mean to be normal - Emily Nagoski 49:45

4y ago49:45

49:45

Sex educator, researcher and author, Emily Nagoski, pulls us into this compelling conversation where we learn the meaning behind her message that “we are normal,” that pie is an excellent metaphor for emotion, and the secret to dealing with burn-out (it’s not what you may think!) Emily Nagoski is an expert on women's sexual wellbeing, healthy relat…

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Inspired action during times of crisis with Elizabeth Lovius 1:05:15

4y ago1:05:15

1:05:15

When faced with a crisis how do you respond? When your mind is filled with anxious thoughts and worries it’s impossible to find the right answer. But if you let your mind settle and be at peace then that’s when insight arrives.In this episode of the podcast we’re joined by Elizabeth Lovius, entrepreneur, leadership coach and wisdom teacher. She sha…

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High possibility, low expectations - William Winters 36:36

4y ago36:36

36:36

William Winters is the founder of a conscious sex community in the bay area called the Bonobo Tribe. What started from a small group of friends who wanted the freedom to explore and connect, evolved into a culture of inclusion and community. Haje interviews William, and they get deeply into how a pandemic may get in the way of meeting in person - b…

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The Art of Having No Idea with Laurence Shorter 1:14:46

4y ago1:14:46

1:14:46

"The whole world is suddenly in a state of total improvisation, and no-one has any idea what will come next"In this episode of the podcast Laurence and I talk to our good friend Laurence Shorter. He’s a coach, comedian and author of The Lazy Guru’s Guide to Life.We be explore the idea of not having any idea. For Laurence, this is the essence of tru…

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Planting Seeds for Equality - Marci Graham 47:11

4y ago47:11

47:11

In this interview with HAI’s Facilitator Marci Graham, we explore how to begin breaking down and changing patterns of inequity, patterns that are woven into our dynamics, our relationships, and our identities. Marci is a visionary who takes the stand for a future in which no woman, man or child is treated as less than whole. And she is also a brill…

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