Seek Within

Sherine Salem

Welcome to the Seek Within Podcast! I am Sherine, and here we go deep into spirituality, the mystical, energy work, manifestation, and everything in between. My mission is to broaden your perspective and bring you back to your Self, for you to remember the power that lies within you. ✨ Here you will also find guided meditations which will help you learn to observe the mind, so that you release the weight of the outside world, and discover the calm presence already within you.

Episodes

  1. 21h ago

    Plant Medicine, the Amazon & Coming Home to Your Body | Ayana Malua

    Plant medicine, nervous system healing, and what three months in the Amazon rainforest actually teaches you about coming home to your body. Sherine sits down with Ayana Malua, a trauma-informed somatic therapist, nervous system specialist, artist and nomad. After ending a long-term relationship and leaving her corporate job, Ayana travelled through Mexico and Guatemala, and eventually spent three months on a traditional diet in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. In this conversation she shares what plant medicine, nervous system regulation and radical self-honesty taught her about identity, self-trust, and coming home to her own body. IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL DISCOVER: Why she left her 9-5 and what finally made the loop unbearableCacao as a sacred medicine — and what gets lost when the West adopts itHer first experiences with kambo, peyote and the medicines of the AmazonHow stress, hair loss and self-abandonment are connectedThe shadow side of the spiritual community and spiritual bypassingThe power of women coming together 00:00 Intro 00:57 Leaving Corporate Life 04:28 Cacao: Culture & Sacredness 06:53 Plant Medicine & Inner Healing 12:38 Hair, Identity & Self-Acceptance 16:36 Speaking Your Truth 18:42 Identity, Adoption & Belonging 28:17 The Amazon Journey 38:42 Healing Thoughts & Self-Authority 49:28 The Shadow Side of Spirituality 01:03:49 Women’s Power & the Body 01:12:41 Purpose, Passion & a Life of Your Own CONNECT WITH AYANA Ayana supports women who feel overwhelmed, disconnected from their bodies, or stuck in old patterns. Through nervous system regulation and somatic work, she helps them reconnect with safety, calm, aliveness, and self-love. Work with Ayana 1:1 : https://tally.so/r/LZjG0l Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayanamalua/ CONNECT WITH SHERINE Sherine is a spiritual coach for people who seem to have it all together but aren't happy. She guides them back to their inner world to reconnect with Self to start living the life they actually want. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherinesalem_/ Work with me: https://pensight.com/x/sherinesalem CONNECT WITH SEEK WITHIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekwithinwithsherine/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seekwithinwithsherine?si=3c3xatvqZN1e4jkz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42CrhW8JUaEmYhVTMqOL43?si=49dbe6ca266042c4 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seek-within/id6799130857

    Plant Medicine, the Amazon & Coming Home to Your Body | Ayana Malua
  2. 6d ago

    Most Beliefs Are Not Yours, But They Do Shape Your Reality | Alina Sol

    Are you a high-achieving woman feeling the weight of burnout? In this episode, Sherine speaks with Alina Sol, a Barcelona-based mindset coach (*ICF-certified Life Coach, IGNLP-certified NLP Instructor*) and hypnotherapist trained at the Scottish Centre of NLP. Alina works with high-achieving women moving out of burnout and into inner-led clarity, confidence, and wealth, combining coaching, hypnosis, meditation, and somatic work to help clients release old identities and regulate their nervous systems so growth doesn’t require burning out. Together, Sherine and Alina dive deep into the journey of personal transformation. Alina shares her approach to helping clients navigate their inner landscapes, break free from limiting beliefs and emotional blocks, and create lasting change through integrated healing practices. In this episode you’ll learn; - How combining coaching and hypnosis can create profound shifts in mindset - The role of somatic practices in releasing old patterns and identities - The importance of self-awareness in personal development and transformation. Not knowing these essential tools could keep you trapped in cycles of stress and dissatisfaction. This episode offers a roadmap to reclaiming your energy and purpose so you can thrive instead of just survive.This conversation is perfect for anyone seeking clarity and empowerment in their journey. Alina’s expertise makes this episode a must-listen for those ready to make lasting change. ----------- CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:48 From Dubai to a New Direction 01:56 Meditation as a Turning Point 04:45 Leaving Dubai and Moving to Bali 11:02 Discovering Transformative Coaching 13:51 Identity, Beliefs, and Self-Worth 19:21 Learning to Trust the Unknown 26:09 Finding Her Calling as a Coach 28:12 How Alina Works with Clients 34:29 Intuition and How to Follow It 40:17 Burnout, Purpose, and Reinvention 45:13 Being Seen and Feeling Enough 53:03 Female Empowerment and True Desire 55:50 Shadow Work and Self-Acceptance 01:00:27 Living Fully and Following Your Heart ----------- CONNECT WITH ALINA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alinasvibes/ Website: alinasol.net CONNECT WITH SHERINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherinesalem\_/ Work with me: https://pensight.com/x/sherinesalem CONNECT WITH SEEK WITHIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekwithinwithsherine/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seekwithinwithsherine?si=3c3xatvqZN1e4jkz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42CrhW8JUaEmYhVTMqOL43?si=49dbe6ca266042c4 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seek-within/id6799130857

    Most Beliefs Are Not Yours, But They Do Shape Your Reality | Alina Sol
  3. Aug 26

    Your Nervous System Decides How Much Success You Can Hold | Daniela Arango

    What if the thing blocking your growth is not your strategy, but your nervous system? Daniela, a business mentor for women entrepreneurs, shares the near-death plane experience that rewired her life, the psychic awakening that changed everything in Bali, and the reason she now believes success only expands when you do. Daniela unpacks why “doing more” can actually keep you stuck, and how nervous system regulation shapes your ability to hold money, visibility, and success without spiraling into overwork or fear. Daniela also reveals how she built a business from intuition, created her program From Force to Resonance, and learned to trust what she sees without needing external validation. In this episode you’ll discover: How a near-death experience turned into a wake-up call for a completely different lifeWhy Bali opened Daniela’s psychic abilities and changed how she sees peopleThe hidden way your body can sabotage income, visibility, and growthHow to tell when you’re operating from fear, pressure, or your mindWhy intuition and action have to work together to create real momentumHow to hold boundaries when you can see deeper than other people can Daniela also shares the real impact of seeing so much in others, how that changed her relationships, and why she now believes your mission is not just something you do - it’s who you are. If you’ve ever felt stuck between knowing what you want and actually moving toward it, this conversation will meet you right there. Perfect for entrepreneurs, healers, and anyone who knows they’re meant for more but keeps hitting an invisible wall. Chapters00:00 Introduction 18:38 The near-death plane experience 36:15 Bali and the psychic awakening 46:33 Building the business in Sweden 56:14 From force to resonance 65:22 The dark night of the soul 73:24 Nervous system regulation and money 83:25 Learning from others without copying 88:15 Purpose, mission, and the collective 95:35 The gap between knowing and doing CONNECT WITH DANIELAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamdanielaarango/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6cvxuwrjAErfabY0FdyC2m?si=51877c41ab01473e CONNECT WITH SHERINEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherinesalem_/ Work with me: https://pensight.com/x/sherinesalem CONNECT WITH SEEK WITHINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekwithinwithsherine/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seekwithinwithsherine?si=3c3xatvqZN1e4jkz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42CrhW8JUaEmYhVTMqOL43?si=49dbe6ca266042c4 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seek-within/id6799130857

    Your Nervous System Decides How Much Success You Can Hold | Daniela Arango
  4. Aug 26

    From Dissociation to Alignment | Saskia Farr

    What if success is not the next goal, but moving from alignment? Saskia shares the story behind her winding path from Botswana and South Africa to the Netherlands, and how home, purpose, yoga, and self-trust all start to make sense when you stop outsourcing the answers. Sherine and Saskia unpack what it means to build a life far from where you grew up, why “home” can be a feeling more than a place, and how the pressure to keep achieving can quietly pull you out of yourself. Saskia also opens up about the turning points that led her from numbing out during lockdown to yoga & meditation. In this episode you’ll discover: Why success can be defined by alignment, not outcomesWhat it really looks like to make yourself your own friendWhy journaling, meditation, and a “dopamine menu” can help you regulate in real lifeHow Saskia approaches tarot as a studyA yoga retreat in Botswana that is all about nature, memory, and returning to where Saskia feels most herself If you’ve ever felt split between who you are, where you are, and who you’re becoming, this conversation will meet you there. Perfect for anyone craving clarity, a calmer relationship with ambition, and a reminder that the answers are usually closer than you think. Chapters00:00 Introduction 00:40 Saskia’s Roots and the Meaning of Home 08:03 Success, Alignment and Purpose 17:59 Finding Yoga and Building a Meaningful Life 24:16 Bringing the Retreat Home to Botswana 30:05 Meditation, Emotions and Self-Regulation 35:49 Tarot, Spirituality and Synchronicity 47:16 Daily Rituals, Reading and Imposter Syndrome 56:53 Happiness, Attachment and Awareness 01:07:01 Closing Reflection: Alignment CONNECT WITH SASKIAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/saskiafarr/ Retreat: https://www.wetravel.com/i/6a0af771ea996abc1ad360e5#8-day-yoga-safari-retreat Website: http://subtlesessions.squarespace.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SubtleSesssions CONNECT WITH SHERINEInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherinesalem_/ Work 1:1 with Sherine: https://pensight.com/x/sherinesalem CONNECT WITH SEEK WITHINInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekwithinwithsherine/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seekwithinwithsherine?si=3c3xatvqZN1e4jkz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42CrhW8JUaEmYhVTMqOL43?si=49dbe6ca266042c4 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seek-within/id6799130857

    From Dissociation to Alignment | Saskia Farr
  5. Aug 26

    The Moment Breathwork Broke Her Open | Amelie Chretien

    What if the overthinking you call protection is actually keeping you from the change you need most? Amelie, a breathwork and somatic healing facilitator, shares the session that cracked something open, why that “primal scream” became a turning point, and how to stop understanding yourself without actually changing. Sherine and Amelie break down breathwork and somatic healing, from functional breathing and pranayama to conscious connected breathwork, yoga nidra, and body-based practices that bring you back into your body. Amelie also unpacks the difference between true regulation and bypassing your emotions, and why not every uncomfortable feeling means something is wrong. In this episode you’ll discover: - Why self-awareness is only the first step, not the finish line - How to spot when “figuring it out” becomes analysis paralysis - Small, practical ways to change patterns without forcing huge leaps - Why sensitivity and deep thinking are gifts ---------------------------------------- 00:00 Introduction 00:49 Welcome & meeting Amelie 01:26 What breathwork & somatic healing are 03:25 How yoga became a deeper practice 06:06 A breathwork breakthrough 07:53 Embracing Sensitivity and Overthinking 14:34 Creativity without pressure 17:38 The Art of Holding Space 19:32 From self-awareness to change 20:58 Understanding Dysregulation 25:17 Navigating Emotions and Responses 30:46 The Journey of Yoga and Meditation 32:31 Sensitivity & overthinking as strengths 35:10 Redefining Meditation Practices 40:05 Holding space instead of fixing 44:02 When regulation becomes avoidance 45:34 Teaching Yoga: Balancing Individual Needs 50:33 Integrating Philosophy into Practice 54:11 Yoga beyond flexibility 58:28 Rethinking meditation 58:54 Navigating Criticism and Imposter Syndrome 01:04:40 Bringing mindfulness into daily life 01:06:07 Redefining Success and Personal Growth 01:09:12 Teaching yoga for every body 01:14:19 Making yoga philosophy practical 01:15:16 Creating Meaning in Life 01:20:49 Imposter syndrome & self-worth 01:21:04 Finding Purpose and Connection 01:24:37 Defining success on your own terms 01:32:26 Creating meaning & purpose 01:40:28 Working with Amelie 01:43:16 You don't need fixing ---------------------------------------- CONNECT WITH AMELIE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amelie_chretien/ Website: https://www.ameliechretien.com/ CONNECT WITH SHERINE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherinesalem_/ Work with me: https://pensight.com/x/sherinesalem CONNECT WITH SEEK WITHIN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seekwithinwithsherine/ Youtube: https://youtube.com/@seekwithinwithsherine?si=3c3xatvqZN1e4jkz Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/42CrhW8JUaEmYhVTMqOL43?si=49dbe6ca266042c4 Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seek-within/id6799130857

    The Moment Breathwork Broke Her Open | Amelie Chretien

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Welcome to the Seek Within Podcast! I am Sherine, and here we go deep into spirituality, the mystical, energy work, manifestation, and everything in between. My mission is to broaden your perspective and bring you back to your Self, for you to remember the power that lies within you. ✨ Here you will also find guided meditations which will help you learn to observe the mind, so that you release the weight of the outside world, and discover the calm presence already within you.