This episode is an invitation to explore what it truly means to connect — with ourselves, with the people we love, and with something larger than our own lives.
I am joined by Carina Modéus, and together we move through the landscapes of presence, service, and the beauty and weight of being human together. We explore what it looks like to show up fully to life and relationships — and why the quality of our presence may be one of the most quietly radical things we can offer in a fragmented world. And perhaps the most necessary.
Through our own experiences and reflections, we venture into how the relationship we cultivate — with our senses, with other humans, with our faith(s) — can give us access to both more grace and more grit in the face of life’s challenges.
It’s an exploration for anyone drawn to the deeper currents of human connection — and for those who find their sense of purpose in being there for and with others, without neglecting themselves.
About Carina:
Daughter of farmers in the deep forests of Småland, in the south of Sweden. She grew up in a big family - three siblings and 75 cousins. Moved to Lund. Met and fell in love with a tenor and theologist, married him and now had the grace of sharing 35 years together (and counting).
Mother of three grown up children. While also taking a winding way through professional life - always mirroring grace and grit: Biologist, physician, both oncologist and psychiatric, the last ten years working mainly in palliative care. Deeply committed to the exploration of existential perspectives and questions, and their impact on our well-being.
Get in touch:
Carina says: “In person actually. I am striving to be as analog as reasonably possible. Meeting physical human beings in physical rooms is more and more my preferred way of living. I have an account on LinkedIn, but I am not at all good at keeping it updated, so I do not dare to promise anyone to be answered there but it is the best channel I have”.
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/carinamodeus
This episode in headlines:
Morning rituals - a foundation for presence
What true presence means and how we cultivate it
Analog and digital - the push and pull of human connection
The Power of Human Connection
The courage to reach out and face rejection
Caring for others without losing yourself
Intention and Small Steps as a guiding light
Letting grace and grit guide you
Finding Comfort in Imperfection
Reflections on Life, Death, and Connectedness
Final Thoughts and Invitations
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