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At Beyond Psychology, we investigate the cultural narratives and societal systems that fuel stress, depression, burnout, and disconnection, and we dare to question them. But we don’t stop at critique. We are curious about what comes after. We explore new cultures, new stories, and new ways of living rooted in science, embodied wisdom, and lived experience.

This theme is about unshaming yourself from the cultural roles and expectations that keep you small, while imagining and building a culture of truth, dignity, and authentic freedom.

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Meet the Teachers on Society & Culture

Iris Savonije is a body-centered therapist, writer and creator who is fascinated about the body and feeling the feelings, with a special focus on anger! For Beyond Psychology Iris creates blogs, videos, courses and (online) workshops, and she works as a 1-on-1 guide and practitioner.

Iris Savonije

Body-centered therapist, Writer, Creator

Kai Njeri is a regenerative systems thinker, designer, and community weaver based in Tanga, Tanzania. Rooted in deep Nature connection, she works at the intersection of ecology, healing, gender, and justice — supporting people to remember they are Nature. Whether through food sovereignty, sexual and reproductive health, or forest-inspired design, Kai channels the wisdom of the Earth into every space she enters.

Kai Njeri

Birth Worker, Regenerative Systems Designer & Community Weaver

Myrthe Glasbergen, Msc. is a psychologist, writer, and founder of Beyond Psychology — a global platform redefining mental health. With a deep understanding of trauma, emotion, and societal conditioning, she guides people to unshame themselves, reclaim authenticity, and break free from patterns that no longer serve. Her work is rooted in radical honesty, emotional depth, and a fierce belief in our capacity to heal and transform.

Myrthe Glasbergen, MSc.

Psychologist & Founder BP, Writer, Creator

Raya Goldstein, literary scholar and yoga teacher, blends myth, movement, and embodiment to create transformative spaces for connection.

Raya Goldstein, BA

Literary Scholar, Yoga/Embodiment Teacher

Theodora van Dun is an Anthropologist, theologian, writer, and speaker exploring ritual, symbolism, psychology, and the sacred—where story, identity, and transformation meet.

Theodora van Dun, MA

Anthropologist, Theoligian, Writer & Speaker

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