This episode features a conversation with special education teacher and social circus trainer Míra Lajos from Hungary.

In the beginning, we talk about definitions and use of circus pedagogy and social circus.

Míra shares how she combines her background in special education with the inclusive and creative world of circus methods. We talk about the transformative power of circus arts in education, especially for vulnerable groups and groups with fewer opportunities. Míra also reflects on how circus can be a playful tool for building social and emotional skills, developing patience and building trust.

The Juggle Board by Craig Quat:

https://www.quatprops.net/juggle-board

Featured song "Don't juggle with my heart" by Davide Ricca and Nataša Isakov. The song will be released in October 2025. Listen more from Davide's music by visiting his ⁠Spotify page⁠ and his ⁠Instagram profile⁠.

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This episodes features a conversation with visual arts facilitator, pedagogue, and artist Nadia Paraschou.

Nadia talks about her journey behind arts and facilitating art-based workshops. We discuss how her approach to art emphasizes process over perfection. Nadia mentiones the role of perfectionism in creative work, and how letting go can unlock more authentic expression. She also offers insights into the structure of her workshops, which encourage experimentation, curiosity, and self-discovery.

Toward the end of the episode, Nadia describes a practical art-based activity that listeners can try for themselves!

Find out more about Nadia and her work:

Nadia Paraschou LinkedIn

Nadia Paraschou Instagram

This episode features a conversation with a certified NVC trainer, facilitator and Somatic Experiencing® practitioner (SEP) Ivana Horáková.

We discuss the essence of Nonviolent Communication approach, the role of empathy in conversations, and how recognising emotions in the body can help us communicate with more awareness and authenticity.

Ivana also talks about the connection between Somatic Experiencing practice and Nonviolent Communication, and shares her insights on the role of conflict in relationships.

Ivana Horáková offers regular multi-month NVC mediation trainings in Czechia and Slovakia. For the last 10+ years, her aim has been to support compassion, resilience, learning, body awareness and life-serving communication. She works with individuals and couples.

Ivana's goal is to support those who find themselves in the position of the third side, and to offer skills and inspiration for her clients, the participants of her courses and anyone who wants to contribute to peace, relational mindfulness and resilience.

You can learn more about Ivana's work at https://www.ivanahorakova.com and https://www.mediaceprozivot.cz

She also has a podcast called PEACE TALKS. It features conversations about resilience in times of conflict and coming back to peace, with her friends, mentors and colleagues who are mediators, facilitators, Nonviolent Communication trainers, coaches and therapists. She includes the important aspect of our body, with the perspective of Somatic Experiencing© and mindfulness.

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