{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F28404e54-8403-4b39-b0b9-9a6c8862c8dc","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"Crossing Life\u2019s Thresholds: Rites of Passage, Sacred Ireland & Feminine Leadership with Niels Vantzuriel","description":"In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health with host Shreya, we step into Ireland\u2019s valleys, stone circles, and hidden sacred sites with guide and ceremony leader Niels Vantzuriel. For over a decade, Niels has helped women navigate true initiations\u2014rites of passage rooted in Celtic wisdom\u2014designed to transform not just the moment but an entire way of being.\nWe unpack the profound difference between retreats and rites of passage, explore why Ireland\u2019s landscapes hold timeless power, and learn how to honor life\u2019s thresholds with reverence instead of resistance. For listeners feeling like life has grown too small, this conversation offers perspective and a clear first step toward creating lasting transformation.\n\nAbout the Guest:\nNiels Vantzuriel is a guide and ceremony leader devoted to helping people walk through life\u2019s thresholds with courage and renewal. Together with his partner, he leads deep initiatory journeys through Ireland\u2019s ancient landscapes, combining ritual, Celtic mythology, and sacred sites to awaken authentic presence and feminine leadership.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nRites of passage differ from retreats: they create lasting transformation, not just temporary experiences.\n\n\nInitiations provide the structure and ceremony needed when stepping into new life roles or identities.\n\n\nIreland\u2019s ancient sites act as liminal gateways\u2014thresholds between worlds where change is possible.\n\n\nTransformation deepens when approached with effort, reverence, and the right relationship to the land.\n\n\nAwareness and witnessing are human superpowers\u2014simply being truly seen can mark the start of profound change.\n\n\nAnyone can begin their rite of passage at home by acknowledging the need for change and seeking supportive witnesses.\n\n\n\nConnect with the Guest\n\u00a0Niels Vantzuriel's WebsiteMention this podcast when reaching out for a special listener discount.\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/adventures_in_quiet_places/\n\nBe a Guest on Inner Peace, Better Health\nWant to share your story? DM on PodMatch: DM Me Here\n\nDisclaimer\nThis video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. With over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\n\nContact & Links\n\n\nBrand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f\n\n\nEmail: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\n\n\nWebsite: www.healthymindbyavik.com\n\n\nListen to our 17 Podcast Shows: Here\n\n\nBe a Guest: Apply Here\n\n\nJoin Our Community: nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nNewsletter: Subscribe\n\n\n\nFollow Us\n\n\nYouTube\n\n\nInstagram\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nLinkedIn Page\n\n\nLinkedIn Avik\n\n\nTwitter\n\n\nPinterest\n\n\n\nShare Your Review\n\n\nGoogle Review\n\n\nVideo Testimonial\n\n\nBecause every story matters\u2014and yours could be the one that lights the way.\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #HealthyMindByAvik #MentalHealthAwareness #comedypodcast #truecrimepodcast #historypodcast #startupspodcast #podcasthost #podcasttips #podcaststudio #podcastseries #podcastformentalhealth #podcastforentrepreneurs #podcastformoms #femalepodcasters #podcastcommunity #podcastgoals #podcastrecommendations #bestpodcast #podcastlovers #podcastersofinstagram #newpodcastalert #podcast #podcasting #podcastlife #podcasts #spotifypodcast #applepodcasts #podbean #StorytellingAsMedicine #PodcastLife #PersonalDevelopment #ConsciousLiving #GrowthMindset #MindfulnessMatters #VoicesOfUnity #Inspirati","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}