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What if the secret to joy isn’t doing more — but doing nothing at all?
In this episode of Contain Her Magic, Sonia travels to the Netherlands to uncover how one of the world’s happiest nations finds balance through niksen — the art of doing nothing.
Through candid street interviews and soulful reflections, she explores Dutch self-care rituals — from klagen (honest complaining) to body acceptance, nude spas, and mindful practices like Shibari. Discover why freedom, simplicity, and community are at the heart of Dutch happiness — and how you can bring that same ease into your own life.
Stay until the end for a guided relaxation inspired by niksen and details on the 21-Day Starter Challenge 4 Embodied Joy, Sonia’s signature self-care journey to help you reconnect with your body, your breath, and your light.
✨ Listen now and remember: rest isn’t laziness — it’s liberation.
00:00 – Opening: Holding your magic — vitality, creativity & alchemy
01:30 – Introduction to Episode 3: The magic of doing nothing
03:10 – Why the Netherlands ranks among the happiest countries
04:30 – What is Niksen? The Dutch art of doing nothing
07:00 – Street interviews: How Dutch people practice Niksen
12:00 – Is Niksen a response to overwork? Cultural reflections
14:30 – Self-care habits: yoga, cycling, and social connection
17:10 – Nude spa experience & body acceptance
19:40 – Interview with Savvy: balancing busyness with rest
22:50 – Niksen vs. productivity: mental clarity and focus
25:20 – Emotional honesty & klagen — the art of complaining
27:40 – Dutch directness, authenticity, and freedom of expression
30:00 – Shibari: connection, trust, and embodied presence
33:30 – Everyday joy: bicycles, cafés, and community connection
36:00 – Gezelligheid & work-life balance: simple practices
38:40 – Dutch happiness vs. North American burnout
40:20 – Invitation: 21-Day Starter Challenge 4 Embodied Joy
42:00 – Guided relaxation: The Dutch way of doing nothing (Niksen)
43:30 – Closing reflections: rest isn’t laziness, it’s liberation
✨ Connect & Continue the Journey
💌 Join the 21-Day Starter Challenge for Embodied Joy
🎧 Listen to Episode 1: What Does It Mean to Contain Your Magic?
🌕 Follow Contain Her Magic on Instagram
💫 Learn more about Sonia's yoga and transformational coaching programs
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Soundtrack for Contain Her Magic - Return To Me, by Scenic Kiss (Sonia Baillon & Mark Gibson)
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