Wise Up!

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Podcast by Tahlia Wenban Nielsen

Wise Up!

Welcome to a podcast for curious minds. If you're drawn to healing, neurodivergence, grace, spirituality, the search for home, and the magic of being human, you’ll feel right at home here. This is a treasure box of wisdom gathered from people on their own paths of healing, transformation, and becoming. Together, we explore what it really means to live on this earth. I sit down with friends, family, coaches, teachers, artists, and other beautiful humans as they share their stories and passions: from cats and DIY projects to Chinese medicine, creativity, and the wild, wonderful mess of being alive. It’s a bit like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates; you never quite know what you’re going to get. But at the heart of it all is a red thread, an ever-growing inventory of insights into the art of living. Think of each episode as a new pair of coloured glasses: rose, green, purple. A kaleidoscope of ideas and perspectives. If you’re someone who learns best through story, through many angles and layers, this podcast is for you. So get comfy. Come as you are. And enjoy. 💌 Know someone who’d be a perfect guest? Maybe it’s you? I’d love to hear from you: tahliawenban@gmail.com
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Latest episodes

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17 May 2025

The Art of Neurodivergence: In Conversation with Quinne

In this episode of the Wise Up podcast, I speak with Quinne, an artist and UX researcher living in Northern California.

Quinn shares her deep connection with animals, particularly cats and horses, and how these relationships inspire her creative process. We explore the idea of staying awake while shifting old patterns and mindsets, and how this conscious transformation is reflected in Quinne’s artwork, where horses powerfully embody emotion as energy in motion.

The conversation touches on neurodivergence, with Quinn sharing her experience of being diagnosed with autism later in life. We reflect on our shared and unique experiences navigating the world as neurodivergent individuals, offering insights into how we each approach work, connection, and creativity on the spectrum.

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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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