On the 111th episode of the What is a Good Life? podcast, I am delighted to introduce our guest, Dr. Senem Donatan Mohan. Senem is a storyteller, story practitioner, and author based in Dublin, who is originally from Turkey. She holds a PhD degree in natural sciences and blends creative arts with science. Through her concepts Stories Cure and Aliveness Within she focuses on cultural and individual vitality. Over the past two decades, Senem has touched the lives of thousands of children and adults through her performances and books. In this wonderful conversation, we explore the undercurrents and rhythms of life, balancing masculine and feminine energies, the visible and invisible, the guiding capacities of our inner child, moments of being lost in time, and the transformative powers of storytelling.The whole conversation embodies this rhythm and noticing.For further content and information check out the following:- Senem's website: senemdonatanmohan.com- Senem's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senem-donatan-mohan/Contact me at [email protected] if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, take part in my 5-week Silent Conversation group courses, discuss experiences I create to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams, or you simply want to get in touch.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/- The Silent Conversations: https://www.whatisagood.life/p/the-silent-conversations00:00 Introduction01:11 Exploring the Undercurrents of Life04:02 The Story Behind Valentine's Day07:24 Sensing Rituals and Traditions10:10 The Magic of Daily Life13:09 Creativity and Personal Journey16:09 Finding Vitality in Everyday Moments27:10 Embracing Timelessness and Creativity29:23 The Dance of Science and Art32:49 Navigating the Duality of Speed and Depth37:31 Connecting with the Inner Child39:48 The Transformative Power of Storytelling46:01 Communicating with Ancestral Spirits53:29 What is a Good Life for Senem?

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