Blog
I write here about energy healing, the cycles of the moon, breath work and daily life at Şifa Köyü.
Full Moon in Aries, 26 September 2026: A Time to Harvest and Release
We gather the fruits of the seeds we planted at the Aries new moon in April. A time to build a bridge between the fire of Aries and the balance of Libra.
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Why Is Jumping on a Trampoline So Effective?
Barış and I are on the trampoline. Jumping is not only for children; it gets the lymphatic system going, strengthens the muscles and makes a difference even in ten minutes.
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The Door to Happiness: Feel, Smile, Remember
We think we will feel happy when something happens, when someone arrives, when we get somewhere. Yet that feeling is already in us. A small breath and smile exercise at the end.
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Pure Cacao: A Two-Ingredient Drink That Is Good for the Heart
A pure cacao drink you can have instead of coffee, gentle on the nervous system and giving a sweet liveliness: only water, pure cacao and plenty of intention.
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Healing Meditation: A Journey That Is Good for Your Soul and Body
In the rush of life we sometimes forget ourselves. A meditation I prepared to rest the mind, relax the body and nourish the soul.
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Harmony in Relationships
With my husband Burak we talk about how to build a bond of mutual understanding in a relationship: staying balanced, not losing yourself while adapting, being understood and understanding.
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Thoughts Are Like Magnets: What Are You Attracting?
Whatever we think, that is what we live. Our thoughts are not only things spinning in our head; they work like a magnet.
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A Legendary Juice Recipe from Güneş and Barış
Güneş and Barış joined me in the kitchen and we made an energy-packed juice with seasonal vegetables, with plenty of laughter and love inside.
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A Functional Medicine Conversation with Dr. Hale Handan Sarıkaya: Everything Starts with a Seed
With internal medicine and functional medicine specialist Dr. Hale Handan Sarıkaya we talked about whole health, chronic stress, the gut, real organic food and growing a small healing garden at home.
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A Signing Day with Readers of Every Age: D&R Göztepe and İstinye Park
At the signing days at D&R Göztepe and D&R İstinye Park I met readers of every age, from babies to 90. A seed sowing workshop, painting with vegetables and a moment that moved me deeply.
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A Conversation on Healing with Dr. Yavuz Dizdar: What Really Nourishes Us?
A long conversation with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yavuz Dizdar on health, food, body and mind. We talked not only about what we eat, but how we think and what truly nourishes us.
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Discover the Natural Energy of Walking in Nature with Your Partner
My husband Burak and I went for a walk in the heart of nature. This video is not only about walking; it is about staying present together, connecting and making room for inner peace.
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Toxic Relationships, Toxic Environments and Ways to Protect Our Energy
Some people, some foods, some environments drain us. Can we set boundaries, or do we silently put up with it? When does our body tell us enough?
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Barış-Approved Zucchini Omelette: A Mother-and-Child Recipe
Barış and I went into the kitchen and made an omelette with fresh zucchini from Şifa Köyü, village eggs and a pinch of dill. We made it together, we ate it together.
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Loving Families, Happy Children
Parenting is a unique journey for every family. How does being a loving, happy mother and father affect children’s development? We talk about it with Burak.
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Salad Time with Barış: Our Recipe with the Little Chef
I had a very special guest in the kitchen: my son Barış. Together we made a salad with fresh herbs and ingredients full of love.
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Mindfulness: Living Without Fighting Your Thoughts
Our thoughts sometimes light us up, sometimes raise storms inside. What would it be like to live without fighting them, simply accepting that they are there?
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The Green Elixir Children Love: A Juice Recipe
In the kitchen with Barış, Güneş and Burak: kale, apple, lemon, chard, parsley and a little ginger. The children drank three or four glasses, so we found the right mix.
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7 Actions to Lift Your Mood
A handbook for times of tiredness, low motivation or simply a low mood: breath and a smile, cheerful music and dance, juice, hugging, laughter.
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Herb Omelette Recipe: Big Flavour from Little Hands
With Barış and Güneş we made an omelette full of greens: kale, chard, parsley, eggs, sesame and olive oil. The real ingredients were love, laughter and being together.
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