Episode 22

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8th Jul 2025

Why I Stopped Matching Energy (And What I Do Instead)

Welcome to Thought Experiment Called Life — a podcast for the curious, the multi-passionate, and the creatively courageous. I’m Greta, and in this episode, I’m diving deep into a mindset shift that changed everything for me:

👉 Why I stopped “matching energy” and started transforming it instead.

As someone who's navigated chronic illness (hi, Lyme disease), burnout, and big emotional energy, I used to feel like I had to protect myself constantly. Crystal shields, white light bubbles, avoiding people with “bad vibes”… been there.


But then something clicked. And in this episode, I’m sharing the story, tools, and mindset that helped me transmute energy instead of hide from it. It’s not about toxic positivity — it’s about learning to stand strong in your own light without letting someone else’s energy knock you off balance.


🎧 In this episode:


- What chronic illness taught me about energetic boundaries


- Why you don’t have to match chaos with chaos


- Breath of Fire & visual tools for setting your energetic tone: https://youtu.be/SQS4Ad-16vE?si=zehCIdfM2klqKqdD


- How to shift the vibe of a room just by being yourself


- Ways to prep mentally for family gatherings, social situations, or tough environments


Whether you're navigating health challenges, family dynamics, or just trying to hold your center in a chaotic world...this one’s for you. It's a love note for sensitives, deep feelers, empaths, and anyone who’s tired of wasting precious energy trying to "match" what doesn't serve them.


I hope you enjoy and please share with anyone you think may benefit.


From my heart to yours,

Greta


🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & wherever you listen.


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About the Podcast

Thought Experiment Called Life
A podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
This is a podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
I’ve never neatly fit into any niche, neither do many people, and neither does this podcast. This is a space for the multi-passionate person—the individual who looks at the world with glittering eyes despite the challenges of a multifaceted life. It’s for those seeking inspiration from positive, unconventional lives and hoping to glean lessons to guide their own path. It’s for those who trust that the right message will find them at the right time, no matter how unrelated it may seem.
This is a space for the existential mind and the open heart—those who understand the power of sharing stories to remind others they’re not alone.

I’ve lived many lives in my time here on Earth, and this podcast dives into a plethora of topics, including (but not limited to):
- Living and thriving with Lyme disease (and autoimmune disease).
- Pursuing your purpose in a world that celebrates conformity.
- Staying mentally healthy as a neurodivergent person in an insane world.
- The power and beauty of plant medicine and nourishing nutrition.
- Why learning self-defense is the ultimate self-care (especially for women)
- The magic of jiu-jitsu: a roadmap to growth and success in every area of life.
- Building healthy relationships—romantic and platonic.
- And perhaps most exciting of all, hearing real stories from multi-passionate individuals living fulfilling, unconventional lives.

This space exists to bring you inspiration, tools, resources, and proof that the call in your heart is there for a reason. I’m excited to walk this path with you.

The wild heart in me bows to the wild heart in you.

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