Today, I’m bringing back a gem from the archives—one of my all-time favorite episodes. In this conversation, Dr. Gabor Maté explores what it truly means to be authentic and how reconnecting with ourselves can transform our lives. Whether you’ve heard it before or are discovering it for the first time, I hope you find it as powerful as I do. Enjoy!

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Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.

Credits:

• Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
• Technician in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
• Music by: Chambord
• Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

This episode was originally released in 2022. It is one of our favorites from the archives and a great one to revisit on Women's Day.

Why do women, the social architects of our lives, often find themselves sidelined in shaping the world’s most crucial narratives? In this episode, Indra Adnan, a renowned writer, psycho-social therapist, and political entrepreneur, shares her journey of empowering women to speak up, the importance of giving their work at home the status it deserves, and how her dual heritage has influenced her unique perspective on global issues.

[2:52] - To start the 6th season of Harvest Series podcast, Indra Adnan explains where we left Harvest last time, after a panel organised by Jamie Wheal with Gabor Maté, Wade Davies and Indra Adnan.

[5:50] - Indra on carrying a double heritage: Indonesian and Holland, two innovative countries.

[7:40] - Indra, as a master of the ceremony of Harvest, wanted to bring a feminine perspective on the actual crisis. Women are the social architects of our lives.

[12:50] - Why women are not that keen on being in front of the stage.

[15:20] - Why had Indra decided to be a pain in the ass, insisting that women are visible.

[16:50] - How was Indra Adnan's experience in politics in the UK, when she became an MP?

[19:30] - Indra, on stage in Kaplankaya, explains the concept of re-worlding.

[22:30] - Which advice does she give regarding storytelling? What about the story that women are powerless?

[25:10] - What does it mean, not to become the follower of someone else?

[31:20] - Harvest of the Day : if something easy could be done and make the world a better place, what would it be for Indra?

In two weeks, we will release Alexandre Tannous' interview in Kaplankaya, he is a sound healer, and he will explain the impact of the sounds on our brains. Don't miss the episode!

You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.

Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.

Credits:

• Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
• Technicians in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
• Music by: Chambord
• Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel

What if openly discussing sexuality was an act of courage, a way to transform shame into strength? In this episode of the Harvest Series podcast, host Rose Claverie engages in a candid conversation with entrepreneur and intimacy expert Chloé MacIntosh. As the founder of Kama, a platform revolutionizing our approach to sexuality and self-pleasure, Chloé shares deeply personal aspects of her journey for the first time. She discusses, with honesty and vulnerability, how embracing her own sexual experiences has empowered her and aligns with the guidance she offers to others. Together, they explore the intersections of sexuality, courage, and the transformative power of confronting and overcoming shame.

Tune in to discover how embracing our true selves can lead to profound personal growth and fulfillment.

Chloe has kindly shared a discount code for her app Kama. To get it, click on this link : https://kama.co/doit

Show Notes – Conversation with Chloé:

2:51 – Opening the conversation: Chloé shares why she feels at ease discussing sexuality today and reflects on the journey that led her there.

9:00 – Breaking the taboo: How Chloé works to normalize sexual language and encourages people to embrace their desires with confidence.

14:12 – Deepening intimacy: Practical advice on how to have open and vulnerable conversations with your partner about sex.

19:13 – Bringing fantasies to life: How to integrate personal fantasies into your sex life in a way that strengthens connection and trust.

23:13 – Healing from trauma: In a deeply emotional moment, Chloé opens up about transforming past sexual trauma..

31:13 – Raising boys in a modern world: Her best advice on educating sons about sexuality, respect, and emotional intelligence.

38:05 – Desire vs. routine: How do we balance the need for long-term intimacy with the fear of boredom, especially when a woman becomes a mother?

46:33 – Overcoming body shame: Chloé’s guidance on embracing physical insecurities and cultivating self-acceptance.

52:50 – Practical tools for pleasure: Chloé introduces Kama, the app she created, offering guided exercises and resources to enhance intimacy and self-discovery.

You can follow us on Instagram at @HarvestSeries or @rose.claverie for updates.

Watch our podcast episodes and speaker sessions on YouTube: Harvest Series.

Credits:

• Sound editing by: @lesbellesfrequences
• Technician in Kaplankaya: Joel Moriasi
• Music by: Chambord
• Artwork by: Davide d'Antonio

Harvest Series is produced in partnership with Athena Advisers and Capital Partners

Harvest Series Founders: Burak Öymen and Roman Carel