Home
Categories
EXPLORE
True Crime
Comedy
Society & Culture
Business
News
Sports
TV & Film
About Us
Contact Us
Copyright
© 2024 PodJoint
00:00 / 00:00
Sign in

or

Don't have an account?
Sign up
Forgot password
https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts116/v4/bd/77/f4/bd77f431-f9cc-3b05-47ed-8f9c227daceb/mza_14916028840447433715.jpg/600x600bb.jpg
Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Dr. Katja Makowka
199 episodes
17 hours ago
My name is Dr. Katja Makowka, and my vision is to serve and inspire people to increase their awareness of the significance of stress management, self-love, and discovering their potential and uniqueness. This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about their unique potential. Beyond this, I want to motivate teachers and parents to create an uplifting environment for students by implementing these coaching aspects at school. Every sunday, i will offer you a short soultime, an inspirational message, a motivational quote or some tools and hacks to uplift your energy for the upcoming week.
Show more...
Alternative Health
Health & Fitness
RSS
All content for Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka is the property of Dr. Katja Makowka and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.
My name is Dr. Katja Makowka, and my vision is to serve and inspire people to increase their awareness of the significance of stress management, self-love, and discovering their potential and uniqueness. This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about their unique potential. Beyond this, I want to motivate teachers and parents to create an uplifting environment for students by implementing these coaching aspects at school. Every sunday, i will offer you a short soultime, an inspirational message, a motivational quote or some tools and hacks to uplift your energy for the upcoming week.
Show more...
Alternative Health
Health & Fitness
Episodes (20/199)
Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
If It Costs You Your Peace, It’s Too Expensive

We live in a world that glorifies busyness. A world that rewards “doing it all” - even when “all” leaves us completely drained. Somewhere along the way, we started believing that exhaustion is a sign of worth, and that calm means we’re not trying hard enough. But here’s the truth: Peace is not laziness. Peace is power. And yet, many of us keep trading it away - little by little - for approval, validation, control, or belonging. We say yes when we mean no. We explain what doesn’t need explaining. We take responsibility for emotions that were never ours to carry. And then we wonder why we feel disconnected from ourselves.

Today, we’re talking about a shift that can change everything: Learning to treat your peace like your most valuable currency - because if something costs you your peace, it’s already too expensive.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
1 day ago
12 minutes 53 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
You Don’t Need to Be the Healer in Every Room

Today, we’re diving into something deeply personal for anyone who feels called to help, support, or guide others: the belief that you have to be the healer in every room. Maybe you’re the one who always listens, always understands, always steps in to hold things together. You’re the calm in the storm, the fixer, the encourager - and that’s beautiful. But sometimes, that same gift becomes a weight. Because when your worth gets tied to being the strong one, the wise one, the one who always knows what to say - it can be easy to forget that you’re human, too. You need rest, softness, and spaces where you’re not the one holding everyone else up.

This episode is for you if you’ve ever felt drained from helping, guilty for needing space, or afraid that stepping back means you’re letting someone down. Because you can be deeply loving without being endlessly available.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
1 week ago
12 minutes 24 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
You Don’t Owe Anyone Access to the Healed Version of You

Today, we’re diving into something that so many of us struggle with quietly - what it means to heal and still hold boundaries. Because here’s the truth: you don’t owe anyone access to the healed version of you. You’ve worked hard to get here - to unlearn patterns, to find peace, to rebuild trust with yourself. But sometimes, the moment you start feeling lighter, someone from your past reappears. They sense your calm. They want back in. And suddenly, you’re torn between your peace and your past. Maybe they say, “You’ve changed,” - and they don’t mean it as a compliment. Or they try to test your boundaries, just to see if you’ll still play the same role you used to. But growth doesn’t mean proving your healing by inviting back what once broke you. Healing isn’t about keeping every door open - it’s about deciding which ones no longer lead to the kind of life you want to live.

In this episode, we’ll explore what it means to protect your healed energy, why guilt shows up when you set new boundaries, and how to move forward with strength, softness, and self-respect. Because peace isn’t fragile. It’s a boundary you fought to build - and you don’t owe anyone the keys to it.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
2 weeks ago
13 minutes 18 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
The Strength to Stay Soft

Today, we’re talking about something that might sound simple, but it’s one of the hardest things to live out: staying soft when life has taught you to harden. To stay kind when it feels easier to withdraw. To stay patient when the world is moving fast. To keep showing up with empathy, even when you’ve been misunderstood or hurt. Because here’s the truth: softness isn’t weakness — it’s a quiet strength that holds everything together when the world feels heavy.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
3 weeks ago
11 minutes 41 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Addicted to Chaos: Why Peace Makes You Uneasy

Have you ever noticed how uncomfortable peace can feel after a season of chaos? Maybe life finally slows down, but instead of feeling relief, you start to feel restless. Your mind searches for something to fix, something to worry about, something to do. You tell yourself you want calm - but when calm arrives, it feels unfamiliar, even unsafe. That’s not weakness. It’s your nervous system doing what it’s been trained to do: survive in motion, not rest in stillness. Today, we’ll talk about what really happens when chaos becomes your comfort zone, why peace can trigger anxiety, and how to gently retrain your mind and body to feel safe in stillness again.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
4 weeks ago
14 minutes 33 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
The Myth of Compassion: Why “Being Nice” Isn’t Always Kind

Today we’re diving into a big misunderstanding that so many of us carry - the belief that compassion means always saying yes, always fixing, always rescuing. If you’ve ever found yourself exhausted from carrying everyone else’s problems, or saying yes when your heart was screaming no, this episode is for you. Because here’s the truth: compassion isn’t about losing yourself. It’s about showing up with love and clarity. And sometimes that means saying no, setting a boundary, or letting someone walk their own path - even if it’s hard to watch.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
1 month ago
15 minutes 44 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Stop Setting Yourself on Fire to Keep Others Warm

Today we’re diving into a pattern so many of us live by — sometimes without even realizing it: over-giving. You know that feeling when you’re the one who always says yes, who always jumps in to help, who keeps everyone else comfortable - but secretly you’re running on empty? It feels noble in the moment, but the truth is: when you keep setting yourself on fire just to keep others warm, you end up burned out, resentful, and disconnected from your own needs.

This episode is about shifting that pattern. We’ll explore why we do this, what it’s really costing us, and how to build a life where you can show up for others without abandoning yourself. Because compassion should never come at the price of your own wellbeing.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
1 month ago
18 minutes 5 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Stop Calling Love “Soft”: It’s the Most Radical Thing You Can Do!

Today, we’re talking about something that might sound “soft” at first - but is actually one of the boldest, most powerful choices you can make: choosing love. We live in a culture that often rewards toughness, sarcasm, and putting up walls. We hear messages like, “Don’t let them see you care,” or “Never let them hurt you twice.” And while some of that advice can be helpful when you’re healing, it can also turn into a trap. If you keep building higher walls, you eventually shut yourself in - and shut life out. Here’s the truth: choosing love is not weakness. It’s strength. It’s power. It’s you saying, “I refuse to let the pain, the rejection, or the disappointments turn me into someone I don’t want to be.”

In this episode, we’ll explore why we often see love as weakness, what makes it such a radical act in today’s world, and practical ways to live love without losing your boundaries or yourself. Because when you keep your heart open — not recklessly, but courageously - you reclaim your power, your freedom, and your joy.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
1 month ago
18 minutes 41 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Life’s Too Short to Keep Teaching People How to Treat You

Today, we’re diving into a truth that can feel both hard and freeing: life is too short to keep teaching people how to treat you. Think about it — how often have you found yourself explaining, reminding, or giving endless chances, hoping someone would finally respect your boundaries or value your needs? Maybe you’ve had the same conversation more than once, only to realize nothing really changes. Here’s what I want you to remember: people don’t learn how to treat you from repeated lectures. They learn it from the standards you live. When you honor yourself, you stop convincing and start attracting people who naturally respect you.

In this episode, we’ll explore powerful shifts that help you stop overexplaining and start living with clarity. Because your energy isn’t meant to be spent on teaching lessons over and over — it’s meant to be lived.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
1 month ago
13 minutes 57 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Why You Don’t Owe Anyone an Explanation

Today, we’re diving into a habit so many of us carry without even realizing it: the need to explain ourselves. Have you ever said “no” to something, and immediately followed it with a long justification so the other person wouldn’t be upset? Or maybe you’ve caught yourself overexplaining at work, in friendships, even in your family — just to make sure you’re not misunderstood? Here’s the truth: every time you overexplain, you hand away a little piece of your confidence. You’re telling yourself that your decisions only matter if they’re approved, justified, or softened for someone else. But the reality is, your no — and your yes — are complete sentences.

In this episode, we’ll explore why we overexplain, what it costs us, and how to begin reclaiming the quiet confidence of speaking simply and standing by it. Because freedom doesn’t come from convincing others — it comes from trusting yourself.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
2 months ago
17 minutes 12 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Want More Balance? Start With These Five Boundary Questions

Today we’re diving into a topic that touches every part of our lives: boundaries.

When most people hear the word “boundaries,” they think of pushing people away, building walls, or saying no all the time. But boundaries aren’t about shutting people out — they’re about letting yourself breathe.

Without them, your life starts to feel out of balance. You say yes when you mean no. You over-give. You run on empty. And deep down, you know something is off.

That’s why today I want to share five simple but powerful questions you can ask yourself. These questions aren’t rigid rules — they’re gentle reminders to check in with yourself and create more inner balance.


Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
2 months ago
12 minutes 31 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
You’re Not Fragile Because You’ve Been Hurt—You’re Strong Because You Kept Loving Anyway

Today we are diving into the topic of what it really means to keep your heart open after hurt. Not just in romantic relationships, but in the way you move through the world—how you trust, how you connect, and how you choose to keep showing up with love, even when life has given you reasons to shut down. We’ll explore why staying open doesn’t make you weak, how self-trust becomes your unshakable foundation, and why refusing to let pain define you is one of the boldest acts of personal freedom. This is about reclaiming your power, not by building higher walls, but by standing taller in who you are.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
2 months ago
16 minutes 9 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
When People Expect You to Be Them – And Why That’s Not Your Job

Let’s start with a truth we don’t talk about enough: Some people don’t just have expectations about what you do. They expect you to think like them. Choose like them. Even react like them. And when you don’t? They feel disappointed—maybe even betrayed. But here’s the thing: Their disappointment doesn’t mean you’ve done something wrong. It just means you’re living from your center, not theirs. And that’s the point.

Today, we’re talking about why some people want you to be just like them, how their disappointment can show up in sneaky ways, and how to hold your ground without guilt. So if you’ve ever felt the pressure to mirror someone else’s values, choices, or worldview—this one’s for you.


Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
2 months ago
12 minutes 5 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
I Hope You Stay the Same” Isn’t a Compliment—Here’s Why

Let’s start with a sentence that sounds like a compliment—but quietly keeps you small: “Don’t ever change.” It’s the kind of thing people say when they like you just the way you are. It sounds sweet. Harmless, even. But here’s the truth: sometimes, “I hope you stay the same” is less about love… and more about comfort. Their comfort.

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the hidden message behind that phrase—and why growth, even when it makes people uncomfortable, is something you’re allowed to choose. So if you’ve ever felt guilty for changing—or pressured to stay the version of yourself that others liked best—this one’s for you.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
3 months ago
12 minutes 52 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
When Perfect Is Just a Way to Stay Safe

Let’s be real—perfectionism doesn’t always look like fear. Sometimes, it looks like being the overachiever. The one who’s always prepared. The one who gets it right. On the outside, it can look like drive, discipline, high standards. But underneath? It’s often something else. Perfectionism is rarely about being perfect—it’s about being safe. Safe from criticism. Safe from rejection. Safe from the feeling of not being good enough.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to get it all right just to hold it together. If you’ve pushed yourself to impossible standards just to feel “enough”. Or if rest feels like failure—this episode is for you.

Today, we’re unpacking what perfectionism really is, how it hides in places we don’t always expect, and how to shift from fear to self-trust. Because this isn’t about lowering your standards. It’s about releasing the fear behind them—so you can move forward with grounded confidence, not pressure.


Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
3 months ago
13 minutes 48 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Stop Explaining. Start Living: You’re Not Here to Be Understood by Everyone

Let’s be honest—most of us spend way too much energy trying to explain ourselves. We want people to get us, to approve of our choices, to validate who we are. And sometimes, without realizing it, we start shrinking ourselves just to be understood.

But here’s the truth: you’re not here to be understood by everyone. You’re here to live. Fully. Honestly. Authentically. And the more you chase approval, the more you disconnect from your own voice.

In today’s episode, we’re talking about why it’s time to stop over-explaining, how to hold your truth even when others don’t get it, and what it really means to live in alignment with yourself—whether or not the world claps for it. This one’s for anyone who’s tired of justifying who they are. Let’s take that pressure off. Let’s come home to ourselves.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened


Show more...
3 months ago
20 minutes 11 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
These 5 Questions Could Change the Way You Connect—with Yourself and Others

When was the last time you truly checked in—not just with your to-do list or your obligations, but with your own truth… and the people closest to you? Not the deadlines. Not the notifications. Not the expectations. But you—your energy, your breath, your inner world. And the quality of your relationships—the ones that shape your life and growth.

Because when stress hits—when life gets loud, overwhelming, and relentless—it’s easy to disconnect. You start running on autopilot. You react. You spiral. And before you know it, your days feel full, but your connections feel empty.

That’s why today’s episode is about more than just self-awareness—it’s about deepening your connection with yourself and the people who matter most. We’re going to explore five grounding questions—simple, honest check-ins designed to help you come home to yourself and build stronger, more aligned relationships. These questions aren’t about having perfect answers. They’re invitations—to open up, to create space for clarity and calm, and to grow together in a way that feels authentic and empowering. Because the quality of your life it’s shaped by the quality of your questions—and the connections you nurture. So take a deep breath. You don’t have to fix everything right now. You just have to begin by tuning in—to yourself and to those you care about.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
3 months ago
17 minutes 36 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Not Everyone Is Meant to Stay Forever—And That’s Okay

Let’s talk about something tender and real:

Not everyone in your life is meant to stay forever. And as hard as that can be to accept… it’s not a failure. It’s not rejection. It’s just life. Life moves in seasons. And so do people. Some show up to walk with us through heartbreak, growth, or joy—and then, eventually, the path naturally splits. Not because of bitterness. Not always because of conflict. But because you’re changing. They’re changing. And growth has a way of reshaping what fits and what doesn’t. We don’t talk about this enough: how painful it can feel to outgrow someone you love. Or how confusing it is when someone you thought would be in your life forever slowly fades. But here’s the truth—just because a relationship doesn’t last forever doesn’t mean it wasn’t real. Or meaningful. Or exactly what you both needed at the time. The beauty—and yes, sometimes the ache—of growing into who you’re meant to be is realizing that not everyone is meant to go the whole way with you. And that’s okay.

In this episode, we’re unpacking that truth. How to recognize when it’s time to let go. How to honor what was, without clinging to what no longer is. And how to trust that the right people—the ones meant for your next chapter—will find you when you’re being true to who you are now.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened


Show more...
4 months ago
19 minutes 52 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Let’s be real—this world loves to tell us to toughen up.

We hear it all the time: “Don’t take things so personally.” “Get thicker skin.” “Don’t be so emotional.” As if softness is some kind of flaw. As if sensitivity makes you weak.

But here’s the truth: In a world that often feels loud, sharp, and relentless— staying soft isn’t weakness. It’s strength.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever been told they’re too sensitive, too emotional, too kind, too gentle. Anyone who’s ever questioned whether their softness is a liability.

Spoiler: It’s not. It’s your superpower. You’re not fragile—you’re soft and strong. And when you learn how to honor that softness instead of suppressing it, you become grounded. Aligned. Unshakable.

So if you’ve ever felt like the world wants to harden you—

this conversation is your reminder:

You don’t have to become cold to be powerful.

You don’t have to shut down to stay safe.

You can be soft and still hold your ground.

You can be soft—and still strong as hell.

Let’s get into it.


Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Strong, Soft, and Unshakable: How to Stay Soft in a World That Wants You Hardened

Show more...
4 months ago
13 minutes 49 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
Stop Comparing. Start Focusing on You

Let’s be honest—almost all of us, at some point, have looked around and thought, “Shouldn’t I be further along by now?”

Maybe it’s your career. Maybe it’s relationships. Maybe it’s that quiet voice that says, “Everyone else seems to have it figured out… what’s wrong with me?”

We live in a world that constantly feeds us this invisible checklist: Graduate by this age. Build a career by that age. Find your person, buy the house, have the kids, chase the milestones—on a timeline that, honestly, no one can fully explain… but everyone feels pressured to follow.

And when life doesn’t go according to that script, it’s easy to feel like you’re falling behind.

But here’s the truth that rarely gets said out loud: You’re not behind. You’re just on a different path.

There is no one-size-fits-all timeline for a meaningful life. There is no universal checklist for success, joy, or fulfillment.

So in today’s episode, we’re unpacking the pressure to “keep up,” challenging the myth of being “late,” and reminding you of something deeply important: Your timing is not off. Your path isn’t broken. You’re exactly where you need to be to become who you’re meant to be.

Let’s get into it.

Follow me on instagram for more inspiring, motivational and uplifting content. See you there❤️🫶

http://www.instagram.com/drkatjamakowka

For more ideas to raise your confidence and energy listen to the following episodes:

Episode 100: The power of love and gratitude - a state of being

Episode 105: Fail Forward: How Embracing Failure Can Propel Your Personal Growth

Episode 108: Juggling Priorities in a Busy World

Episode 124: Embrace Growth: Prioritizing Progress Over Perfection

Episode 127: Judgment Detox: How to Stop Worrying About What Others Think

Show more...
4 months ago
20 minutes 15 seconds

Soultime Dr. Katja Makowka
My name is Dr. Katja Makowka, and my vision is to serve and inspire people to increase their awareness of the significance of stress management, self-love, and discovering their potential and uniqueness. This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn more about their unique potential. Beyond this, I want to motivate teachers and parents to create an uplifting environment for students by implementing these coaching aspects at school. Every sunday, i will offer you a short soultime, an inspirational message, a motivational quote or some tools and hacks to uplift your energy for the upcoming week.