Wise Up!

Podcast by Tahlia Wenban Nielsen

Wise Up!

Welcome to Wise Up!, a podcast dedicated to exploring the wisdom, stories, and transformative experiences of individuals from all walks of life. In each episode, we engage in thoughtful conversations with a diverse range of voices—from mentors and teachers to friends, family, and even children—delving into topics that inspire personal growth, healing, and connection. At Wise Up!, we focus on the power of learning through shared experiences, whether it’s alternative medicine, holistic health, spirituality, mindfulness, or personal development. Our aim is to provide listeners with both grounding insights and uplifting stories that encourage reflection, foster community, and cultivate a deeper awareness of the present moment. Want to be a guest on Wise Up? Feel called to collaborate with me? Have any questions or something you want to get off your chest? You can reach out to me on Instagram @tahliawenban

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Latest episodes

02 March 2025

The Future of Earth’s Spiritual Evolution with Gregor Maria

Join me in this podcast episode with Gregor Maria, a spiritual leader from Germany, as he shares insights into the Earth's ongoing transformation process.

You'll learn about the philosophy and practices of the Litios community, which he describes as a unifying spiritual movement. Gregor discusses the Earth's ascension process and the vision of a positive, light-filled future. By sharing his daily practices—such as meditation and connecting with higher consciousness—he encourages individuals to stay hopeful and focused amidst the chaos. He suggests that collective positive focus can lead to a golden future filled with abundance.

In this episode, you will learn about:

The Earth's Golden Transformation process
How to hold hope for the future
Transcending the illusions of society
The connection between art and nature

Tune in for inspiration, wisdom, and practical tools to navigate this transformative time!

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14 February 2025

Integrating Darkness with Light to Heal with Joël Van Der Putten

Join me in a transformative conversation with Joël, a powerful energy healer from the Netherlands who works with music and archangels to purify the 7 deadly sins. Growing up on a farm surrounded by dark entities, Joel's journey into spirituality was born from a need to seek the light. Through his path, he discovered the power of raw primal energy, the alchemy of pain into superpowers, and the deep healing that comes from integrating darkness with love.

In this episode, we explore:

Moving from dark power into the light
How heightened senses arise from trauma and become a gift
The magic of visualization to shift emotions and reality
Transforming and integrating anger and wounds with compassion
Tibetan Buddhist self-healing through mantra, color, light, and elements

Tune in to uncover how music, spirituality, and sacred practices can help us transmute darkness into blissful compassion. This is a journey of deep healing, raw power, and divine transformation.

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30 January 2025

Transform through Brain Retraining and Nervous System Regulation with Niki D'Agostino

Nikki D'Agostino joins the Wise Up podcast to discuss her transformative journey through Primal Trust, a community focused on healing from chronic illnesses by regulating the nervous system.

After experiencing severe symptoms from mold exposure in her home, Nikki discovered the power of brain retraining and emotional processing. We speak about the changing nature of the health journey, which morphs as our life evolves.

Nikki emphasizes the ongoing nature of healing, highlighting that life’s stresses require constant adaptation and self-care, while teaching others has become a fulfilling extension of her personal journey.

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19 January 2025

Life as a Digital Nomad in Europe with Noah

Welcome, I invite you to join me on this audio experience as I chat with Noah, a digital nomad who’s made Barcelona his home. Growing up in Florida, Noah fell in love with the European way of life—think cities designed for people instead of cars and a slower, more connected pace of living.

He’s traveled all over Europe using public transport and has some insightful learnings to share about how those experiences have shaped him. In this episode, we’ll dive into what it’s like to navigate friendships as an adult, how to embrace the magic of travel, and how to find a sense of home no matter where you are. Get those earbuds ready and—stay tuned!

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15 January 2025

Healing Through Nervous System Regulation with Sadie Stehr

In this episode, I speak with Sadie Lynsteher, a Philly-based advocate for healing through nervous system regulation and using movement as a form of self-love. Sadie shares her own healing journey and how embracing authenticity can truly unlock our ability to heal.

We dive into:

Primal Trust, a community focused on helping people heal from chronic illness by regulating the nervous system.
Why true healing goes beyond just "fixing" symptoms and why it's really about shifting the deep patterns in both our minds and bodies.
Small steps toward improving general healthcare in the US.

Sadie also shares some beautiful insights about choosing to see the good in the bad, finding gratitude even in tough times, and still doing the things you love—even when you're feeling low. It’s a conversation about embracing life with all its ups and downs and using authenticity as a way to navigate through it.

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11 December 2024

The Art of Weaving Community with Esperanza Leon

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Esperanza Leon, a passionate advocate for art, history, and community building. Esperanza shares her Venezuelan roots, life experiences in the Hamptons, and how her family’s history has shaped her identity. She also discusses her love for books, including works by Robin Wall Kimmerer and Alastair Gordon, as well as her role at Longhouse as the Head of Education & Community Engagement.

In this episode, Esperanza and I explore the importance of education as a lifelong practice. She reflects on the power of creating a classroom where people of all ages can come together to learn, share, and mentor one another through the sensory experience of art.

Along the way, we also touch on Jack Leonard Larsen, the founder of Longhouse, whose work as a weaver and community builder has had a lasting influence on my time in New York. Be sure to check out this wonderful Longhouse!

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See you next time!

Tahlia

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