Real.Raw.Authentic Podcast

Caroline Middelsdorf
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The Caroline Podcast is: Real, Raw, Authentic. Join your psychologist traveling to the homes of public figures, experts, and inspiring people, Caroline uncovers the untold stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. Each episode dives into personal journeys through struggles like trauma, mental health challenges, and life’s toughest moments, offering listeners inspiring insights and practical tools for their own growth and healing. This podcast is a safe place to feel seen, supported, and empowered, a reminder that no one has to struggle in silence. 

  1. The Most Stubborn Man In The Car Industry | Victor Muller Founder and CEO of Spyker Cars

    2d ago

    The Most Stubborn Man In The Car Industry | Victor Muller Founder and CEO of Spyker Cars

    Spyker is back at Le Mans... 23 years later. Victor Muller (Founder and CEO of Spyker Cars and former CEO of Saab Automobile) just told me what it really took to survive.... He built one of the most beautiful car brands in the world. Lost it. Lost it again. And is now bringing it back, with a crypto billionaire as his new partner and the racetrack calling his name.This is Victor Muller. Founder and CEO of Spyker Cars. The man they call the most stubborn man in the car industry, and after this conversation, you’ll understand why that’s a compliment.We sat down for a real, raw, unfiltered conversation about what it actually takes to keep believing in something the world has counted out twice. Two bankruptcies. A brand reduced to an “empty shell.” And still, Victor never let go of Spyker. This episode goes behind the boardroom headlines into the psychology of obsession, identity, and refusing to quit when quitting would be the easier, more rational choice.And the timing could not be more perfect. As this episode goes live, Spyker is racing at the Le Mans Classic (July 3–5, 2026), the brand’s first return to Le Mans in 23 years, driving the very chassis that raced there in 2002 and 2003. Just weeks earlier, Volodymyr Nosov, founder of WhiteBIT and W Group, one of Europe’s largest crypto exchanges, became co-owner of Spyker, folding the 140-year-old Dutch marque into a new venture called Spyker Digital, merging heritage engineering with blockchain and digital ownership. Old-world craftsmanship meets new-world capital. A car brand founded in 1880 now backed by crypto. In this episode we talk about:🏎️ Victor's mindset through two bankruptcies, and how he kept the vision alive when the brand became an "empty shell"🏎️ How he survived one of the hardest phases of his life at Saab — and what it taught him about identity beyond the company🏎️ What it actually means to be an entrepreneur, beneath the headlines and the highlight reel🏎️ The new partnership with Volodymyr Nosov and W Group, and what "Spyker Digital" really means for the brand's future🏎️ The 800hp Spyker C8 Preliator XXV and where Spyker is headed next🏎️ Spyker's return to Le Mans Classic 2026, 23 years after chassis 009 last raced there🏎️ A dream that survived two collapses, and what that costs — and protects — in a person 🎧 Also available wherever you listen to podcasts. Check: https://spykercars.com/ How to connect with Caroline Middelsdorf host and modern mental wellbeing voice? Check: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com#SpykerCars #VictorMuller #LeMansClassic #WhiteBIT #realrawauthentic  #CarIndustry #Comeback #Entrepreneurship

    1h 17m
  2. What Men Really Need (But Never Say) | Jonathan Bouter - Ex-Soldier, Veteran & Prison Guard + Systemic Business Coach

    Jun 22

    What Men Really Need (But Never Say) | Jonathan Bouter - Ex-Soldier, Veteran & Prison Guard + Systemic Business Coach

    Every 43 seconds, someone in the world dies by suicide. Men make up 75-80% of them. In the US, men are nearly 4x more likely than women to die by suicide. In the UK and Canada, it's roughly 3x. This isn't a side statistic. It's a global mental health crisis, and almost nobody is talking about it the way we do in this episode. There's a paradox at the center of this: women report higher rates of depression and attempt suicide more often, yet men die by suicide at far higher rates, largely because men tend to use methods that leave less room for intervention or survival. And fewer than 20% of men seek professional mental health support in the year before a suicide, compared to roughly 35% of women. Men aren't struggling less. They're struggling silently, and that silence is costing lives. I sat down with Jonathan Bouter in Amsterdam, Dutch veteran, ex-prison guard, and now mindset and trauma coach. What came out of him was nothing like the "man up" conversations we're used to. We talked about the trauma men carry and never name. The silence men are trained into from childhood. What it actually costs a man to "be strong." And what men need, really need, that they almost never say out loud. We laughed. We got real. We both teared up. This is not a polished, clinical mental health talk. This is raw, honest, and unfiltered. If you're a man who's never had the words for what you're carrying, or you love a man who hasn't, this episode is for you 🤍 In this episode:  ✅ Why so few men seek help before it's too late  ✅ The trauma behind the "strong, silent" mask  ✅ How upbringing teaches men to disconnect from emotion  ✅ What it actually means for a man to "feel"  ✅ The honest, unscripted conversation most men never get to have Full episode of real.raw.authentic is live now. Link in bio. 🚨 If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Reach out to a crisis line in your country. US: 988, UK: 116 123 (Samaritans), Netherlands: 113 (113.nl), or visit findahelpline.com for global resources. real.raw.authentic, hosted by Caroline Middelsdorf who is traveling the world to sit down with guests who have a story, expertise and want to create positive impact.  Because healing happens out loud 🤍 #MensMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention #MaleMentalHealth #TraumaHealing #RealRawAuthentic #VeteranMentalHealth #ComeHomeToYourself #HealedOutLoud

    1h 38m

  3. Jun 12

    Petr Čech On the Mindset That Defines a Legend

    I didn’t expect this conversation to go where it went.Petr Čech, one of the greatest goalkeepers of all time, sitting across from me, talking about loss, fear, near-death, and what it actually costs to perform at the highest level for two decades.The Champions League final. His last game with Arsenal. A nurse telling a 10-year-old he’d never play again. A head injury that nearly took his life. The mental toll nobody sees from the outside.But also, the mindset that made him unbreakable. How he learned to perform under impossible pressure. Why confidence isn’t motivation, it’s preparation. And what separates the good from the truly great, on and off the pitch.This is the conversation about sport, mental health, and what it really means to be at the top of your game, that nobody was having loudly enough.This one stayed with me long after we stopped filming.🎙️ Real Raw Authentic with Caroline MiddelsdorfDon’t forget to like 👍🏻 subscribe and share with somone who needs to hear this Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Early Career Challenges00:53 - Interview Introduction: Peter Cech01:38 - Childhood in Czechoslovakia02:01 - Family Background and Sibling Loss03:04 - Parents' Occupations and Early Exposure to Sports04:09 - Growing Up with Sports05:35 - Choosing Football Over Ice Hockey07:03 - Passion for Football and Early Experiences08:06 - Becoming a Goalkeeper10:02 - First Major Injury and Its Impact13:15 - Dreaming of a Professional Career15:20 - Overcoming Negative Comments and Determination18:00 - Lessons from Sports: Failure and Teamwork20:13 - Dealing with Pressure as a Young Athlete24:01 - Developing a Mindset to Handle Stress27:22 - First National Team Call-Up28:36 - Inner Voice and Mindset Shift29:52 - Avoiding Regrets and Embracing Failure32:52 - Reflecting on Regrets and Burnout33:57 - Perspective from a Head Injury35:03 - Curiosity and Open-Mindedness36:39 - Confidence Through Preparation41:16 - Nervousness in New Environments42:18 - Human Challenges of Professional Athletes44:50 - Champions League Final Experiences46:00 - Mind and Body Alignment in Sports47:12 - Advice on Handling Anxiety and FailureIf you’re on the journey of healing emotional (often invisible) wounds, you’re in the right place 🤍My 3-month program Phoenix is here to gently support and guide you.Start with a free lesson here:https://carolinemiddelsdorf.comNot sure where to begin?My mini course will help you take the first steps:https://stan.store/carolinemiddeldorf/p/how-to-start-your-healing-journey-mini-course?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

    1h 33m
  4. The Tongue Never Lies - How Chinese Medicine Reveals Trauma & Anxiety

    Jan 7

    The Tongue Never Lies - How Chinese Medicine Reveals Trauma & Anxiety

    Trauma and anxiety don’t just live in the mind — they live in the body. In this episode of Real, Raw & Authentic, recorded in Los Angeles, I talk to Jiaming Ju, founder of KUN Health and a second-generation licensed Chinese Medicine practitioner who specializes in chronic conditions. We talk about tongue diagnosis in Chinese Medicine and how the tongue can reveal long-term stress, anxiety, trauma patterns, nervous system dysregulation, and physical imbalance — in a grounded, body-based way, not something mystical or abstract. What stayed with me: • You can be high-functioning and still deeply dysregulated• You can be coping while your body remains in survival mode• The tongue often shows what someone has been carrying for years This episode is for anyone who struggles with anxiety, unresolved trauma, chronic stress, or physical symptoms that don’t fully make sense yet — and for anyone curious about mental health beyond just talking about it. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “doing fine” mentally but your body tells a different story, this conversation may resonate. 🎧 Subscribe to Real, Raw & Authentic for honest conversations connecting trauma, mental health, and the body.

    1h 1m

  5. 11/28/2025

    Are Psychdelics the Future of Trauma Therapy? | Ingmar de Gooijer

    In this episode of REAL. RAW. AUTHENTIC.🎙️ I sit down with Ingmar de Gooijer, founder of Magnolia in the Netherlands — one of the leading centers for ketamine therapy and psilocybin-supported journeys. Ingmar has years of experience guiding people through deeply transformative non-ordinary states of consciousness. At Magnolia, every journey begins with a careful medical and psychological screening and continues with a fully personalized program — whether it’s ketamine-assisted therapy under clinical supervision or psilocybin truffle experiences facilitated by psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, or experienced guides. In this conversation, we dive into the real questions people usually avoid: • Who ketamine therapy is for — especially individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression who haven’t found relief through traditional methods. • Who benefits from psilocybin — people seeking deeper emotional insight, meaning, and the ability to gently access their inner healing intelligence. • How psychedelics can help unlock emotions — parts of yourself you’ve suppressed, avoided, or simply couldn’t reach through talk therapy alone. • How these experiences can bring forward what you might need to see in order to heal, shift, or finally process long-held patterns. • What psychedelics cannot do — and why they are not a magic bullet in trauma healing. • Why the real work begins after the session, during integration, grounding, and making sense of what came up. We talk honestly about safety, misconceptions, emotional breakthroughs, and how these substances can support your healing journey. I ask the curious, uncomfortable, and essential questions that everyone wonders about but rarely says out loud. This episode is for everyone: • Therapists, coaches, and people in the healing field • Anyone navigating trauma, depression, or emotional stuckness • People curious about psychedelic therapy • People who feel they’ve tried everything and still feel lost • Anyone wanting to understand how healing actually works beyond the surface Don't forget to share your main takeaway in the comments below and hit the subscribe button to never miss an episode. FYI: Magnolia is co-founded with Emilie Donders, MD, and supported by a team of psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, and experienced facilitators. Their work complies with Dutch healthcare regulations (Wkkgz), and the entire approach is grounded in safety, ethics, and high-quality medical care. How to connect with Ingmar de Gooijer & Magnolia: website: https://mymagnolia.nl/en/ linkedin Magnolia: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mymagnolia/ Linkedin Ingmar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingmardegooijer/ How to connect with host Caroline Middelsdorf: website: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemiddelsdorf?igsh=MXd4M2pxZXlydmFmMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Real.Raw.Authentic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrawauthenticpodcast?igsh=MTlnbzJiZHExOGFhYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2IJkwaEJc7xkPasLGcPt7h?si=PER-iPcTSuajMEP25VI4qA

    1h 27m
  6. Is this the Future of Trauma Therapy? | Ingmar de Gooijer

    11/27/2025

    Is this the Future of Trauma Therapy? | Ingmar de Gooijer

    In this episode of REAL. RAW. AUTHENTIC.🎙️ I sit down with Ingmar de Gooijer, founder of Magnolia in the Netherlands — one of the leading centers for ketamine therapy and psilocybin-supported journeys.Ingmar has years of experience guiding people through deeply transformative non-ordinary states of consciousness. At Magnolia, every journey begins with a careful medical and psychological screening and continues with a fully personalized program — whether it’s ketamine-assisted therapy under clinical supervision or psilocybin truffle experiences facilitated by psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians, or experienced guides.In this conversation, we dive into the real questions people usually avoid:• Who ketamine therapy is for — especially individuals struggling with treatment-resistant depression who haven’t found relief through traditional methods.• Who benefits from psilocybin — people seeking deeper emotional insight, meaning, and the ability to gently access their inner healing intelligence.• How psychedelics can help unlock emotions — parts of yourself you’ve suppressed, avoided, or simply couldn’t reach through talk therapy alone.• How these experiences can bring forward what you might need to see in order to heal, shift, or finally process long-held patterns.• What psychedelics cannot do — and why they are not a magic bullet in trauma healing.• Why the real work begins after the session, during integration, grounding, and making sense of what came up.We talk honestly about safety, misconceptions, emotional breakthroughs, and how these substances can support your healing journey.  I ask the curious, uncomfortable, and essential questions that everyone wonders about but rarely says out loud.This episode is for everyone:• Therapists, coaches, and people in the healing field• Anyone navigating trauma, depression, or emotional stuckness• People curious about psychedelic therapy• People who feel they’ve tried everything and still feel lost• Anyone wanting to understand how healing actually works beyond the surfaceDon't forget to share your main takeaway in the comments below and hit the subscribe button to never miss an episode. FYI: Magnolia is co-founded with Emilie Donders, MD, and supported by a team of psychiatrists, physicians, psychologists, and experienced facilitators. Their work complies with Dutch healthcare regulations (Wkkgz), and the entire approach is grounded in safety, ethics, and high-quality medical care.How to connect with Ingmar de Gooijer & Magnolia: website: https://mymagnolia.nl/en/linkedin Magnolia: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mymagnolia/Linkedin Ingmar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ingmardegooijer/How to connect with host and your psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf: website: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemiddelsdorf?igsh=MXd4M2pxZXlydmFmMQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrReal.Raw.Authentic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realrawauthenticpodcast?igsh=MTlnbzJiZHExOGFhYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qrWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/MjtGi_7b9c4

    1h 27m
  7. The Master of the Journey Within | Shifu Zuan at Shaolin Temple Europe

    11/08/2025

    The Master of the Journey Within | Shifu Zuan at Shaolin Temple Europe

    We are all on a journey, searching for answers, meaning, and connection. Often, we’re trying to find ourselves, yet we don’t even know how or where to start. Many of us struggle with loneliness, numbness, and overwhelm.In this episode, I travel to the Shaolin Temple Europe in Otterberg, Germany, to meet Master Shifu Zuan, a true guide on the path of self-realization, presence, and inner mastery.Filmed in one of the most inspiring and peaceful settings, this episode is not just something to listen to — it’s an invitation. An invitation to begin your own journey within, to awaken the wisdom, discipline, and peace that already live inside you.If you’ve ever felt lonely, lost, or disconnected, this conversation is especially for you — a reminder that the answers you seek are not outside of you, but within.As you listen, you will feel Shifu Zuan’s calming and powerful energy, grounding, centering, and expanding your awareness with every word.During my time at the temple, I experienced the annual Shaolin Festival, witnessing the graceful flow of Tai Chi, the strength and focus of Kung Fu, and the deep mind-body connection that moves like a dance within. I also experienced the stillness and reverence of a mindful tea ceremony, where each breath and movement became meditation. These moments revealed how inner mastery teaches us a new language — the language of the nervous system — where body, mind, and soul align in harmony.Shifu Zuan’s teachings are rooted in the traditional Chinese Arts, Philosophy, Daoism, and Buddhism, which he masterfully weaves into modern life. His expertise, wisdom, and presence have guided many to reconnect with their essence, find balance, and awaken their true nature.In this episode, we explore:🥋 What it truly means to walk the path of self-realization🥋 How to integrate Shaolin philosophy into daily life🥋 The balance between discipline, surrender, and inner strength🥋The language of the nervous system and the power of inner alignment🥋Practical tools and insights to inspire your own journey withinThis conversation is real, raw, and authentic, filled with heart, humility, and timeless wisdom. It is not only about awareness, but about action, embodiment, and awakening.This episode will stay with you, opening your heart, calming your mind, and inviting you to discover the sacred alignment within yourself. You will feel Shifu Zuan’s serene presence throughout, and I cannot wait for another conversation with this remarkable teacher.⬇️ Connect with Master Shifu Zuan (Shifu Zuan):Journey Into Oneself: https://www.journeyintooneself.world/shifu-zuanIG: [https://www.instagram.com/journeyintooneself.world?igsh=cmRldmpna2ZzeDVs]Shaolin.Online: https://shaolin.online.com IG: [https://www.instagram.com/shaolin.online?igsh=bmpuZTR3enNjcDU3]Shaolintempleeurope: https://www.shaolintemple.euIG: [https://www.instagram.com/shaolintempleeurope?igsh=N2ZzcjdocDk1dTI=]⬇️ Connect with host Caroline Middelsdorf:Podcast Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/realrawauthenticpodcast?igsh=MTlnbzJiZHExOGFhYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr]Website: [https://www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com]TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@carolinemiddelsdorf]MAt the end of the episode, I’d love to hear from you! Please subscribe 🔔, like 👍🏻 , and share ⏩ this video, and let me know in the comments: 👉🏼What was your main takeaway from this episode or what inspired you the most?

    59 min
  8. The Invisible Wounds Behind Perfectionism & Eating Disorders

    11/08/2025

    The Invisible Wounds Behind Perfectionism & Eating Disorders

    🎙️ Welcome to Real. Raw. Authentic. — the podcast where I, psychologist Caroline Middelsdorf, travel the world to break the silence around invisible wounds, normalize vulnerability, and remind you that you are never alone. In this London episode, I sit down with model, professional surfer, athlete, and Love Island UK star Laura Crane.  Laura opens up about her journey through eating disorders, anxiety, perfectionism, and the pressures of being a female athlete o facing judgment on national TV and navigating life after Love Island— and how she found her way back to authenticity, courage, and self-love. ✨  This is an inspiring conversation about healing, fear, resilience, and what it really means to embrace who you are. Because we all have a story — and sharing it is what brings us together in a divided world. 💡 If this conversation resonates with you, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the like button — it helps us spread the message that no one has to walk their healing journey alone.  Find my guest Laura Crane on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraloucrane?igsh=MXJ3dmVhdDU2OHZhag==  ➡️Learn more about my work (Host: @carolinemiddelsdorf ):  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolinemid...  Podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/realrawauthenticpodcast?igsh=MTlnbzJiZHExOGFhYw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr  Website: www.carolinemiddelsdorf.com TikTok: @carolinemiddelsdorf Facebook: / 18utfd. . Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-m-b835b017a

    1h 6m
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The Caroline Podcast is: Real, Raw, Authentic. Join your psychologist traveling to the homes of public figures, experts, and inspiring people, Caroline uncovers the untold stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. Each episode dives into personal journeys through struggles like trauma, mental health challenges, and life’s toughest moments, offering listeners inspiring insights and practical tools for their own growth and healing. This podcast is a safe place to feel seen, supported, and empowered, a reminder that no one has to struggle in silence. 

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  • Creator
    Caroline Middelsdorf
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Caroline Middelsdorf
  • Show Website
    Real.Raw.Authentic Podcast

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