If you've ever tried to heal alone and burned out doing it, this one's for you. On I Awaken, Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten joins host Navya to question why we treat self-care as a solo project.
A sociologist turned wellness seeker, she shares the moment she realized health isn't a personal failing, it's a social one. Expect a gentler way to build habits inside real relationships, and grace for every time you have to start again.
About the Guest:
Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten is a sociologist and community development practitioner with a PhD in sustainable agriculture and sociology, now based in Mendoza, Argentina. Six years ago she also trained as a holistic wellness and fitness coach.
Key Takeaways:
- Treat the seven healthy habits (movement, food, sleep, stillness, connection, purpose, nature) as things you do with people, not alone.
- Self-care grew out of capitalism's push to keep producing, give yourself permission to opt out sometimes.
- Build one small circle who knows your goals, a shared walk or potluck becomes health and connection together.
- Set a "floor" for each habit so one missed day never becomes a lost month.
Connect With the Guest:
LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariavandermaaten/
Episode Chapters:
[00:00] (approx.) The Quiet Moment Before Transformation — Navya opens with what it feels like to outgrow patterns that were never yours
[02:30] (approx.) Meet Dr. Maria Van Der Maaten — a sociologist's unlikely path into wellness coaching
[06:00] (approx.) The Myth That Understanding Yourself Makes Everything Easier
[12:00] (approx.) Reframing the Seven Healthy Habits as Shared Practices, Not Solo Checkboxes
[18:00] (approx.) Why Self-Care Grew Out of Capitalism, and How to Opt Out
[24:00] (approx.) Grace Over Guilt — Restarting a Habit Without Shame
[28:00] (approx.) Awakening Isn't Arrival, It's Coming Home
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