Hi, I’m Melanie, M.Sc. Psychologie and empowerment coach.

Feel welcome – here you can be yourself.

My dream? A world full of courageous people who live their uniqueness and inspire a society full of compassion, balance and change. Because I know what it feels like to have to find your own path first.

I once stood where you are standing.

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My path – From constantly having to please to true freedom

Living according to the expectations of others – that was my everyday life for a long time. But the path to myself began when I found the courage to break this pattern. This is my story…

My own life has long been characterised by the desire to please others. I learnt early on that it is easier to fulfil the expectations of others than to follow my own heart. I studied business administration because it was expected of me. It was the ‘right’ decision, which made my family and those around me proud. A prestigious university, a promising degree programme, everything seemed perfect. But deep down, I knew that this was not my world.

I remember one of the most important moments of my life – my trip around the world after my Master’s degree. It was the first step towards freedom. I’ve always enjoyed travelling a lot, even on my own, but this trip was different. This time changed me on so many levels, because it was the first time I realised how comfortable I was on my own and how important this trip was to me. I could finally breathe again without having to constantly think about the expectations of others. It was as if I could really be myself. In Iceland, as I sat on a rock surrounded by breathtaking nature, a feeling of pure, pure, liberated happiness flowed through me. I knew at that moment that I was in the right place and that I could achieve anything.

But when I got home, the old world caught up with me again. I started my new job in consulting, which many would describe as a dream job. Master’s degree at 21, great job, everything was going perfectly – on the outside. But on the inside, I was empty. It was a life that wasn’t mine. I sat in my flat and cried because I no longer knew who I actually was and why I was so far removed from myself.

The turning point came one evening after a party. I was at a birthday party, surrounded by people, but felt lonelier than ever before. When I got home, I collapsed. The effort of constantly putting on a mask to please others had completely burnt me out. That evening changed everything. I knew I couldn’t go on like this. It was time to let go of the constant conformity and finally stand up for myself.

At that very moment, I decided: now I’m going to take care of myself. It’s finally time for me to step out of the shadows and into the light.

The courage to love myself – And how and why I can accompany you on your journey

After this breakdown, I made a decision: I quit my job and started to study psychology – a subject that had always fascinated me, but that I had never dared to choose. It was a courageous step that took a lot of effort at first. But it was necessary in order to find myself again. My grandad said at the time: ‘The most important thing is that you are happy.’ And that’s exactly what I finally wanted to be – happy with what I do and with who I am. That’s what carried me through.


These experiences have taught me how important it is to go your own way, even if that means disappointing expectations. Today, I am free from the constraints that held me prisoner for so long and I want to help other people find this freedom for themselves too.

When I think back to the time in which I felt trapped, I feel a deep desire to accompany other people in this pain. No one should have to struggle alone through this emotional confinement that I was stuck in for so long. I know how it feels to not be seen and how hard it is to break out of this cycle. That’s exactly why I’m here now. I want to create a space where you feel safe, where you can breathe and feel yourself again. A space where you have the freedom to be yourself.

What I can give you – and why I know you can do it too

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Through my own journey, I have not only learnt to free myself, but also how important it is to be there for others. I have always been filled with so much love and compassion to give. I am here to encourage you, to give you courage when you doubt yourself and to show you how strong and valuable you are. And to dry your tears when you’re down.


No matter where you are or where you feel you are – whether you feel lost, whether you are following the expectations of others or longing for more freedom – I am here to support you. I’ve found the way out of confinement, and I know you can too. Let’s find your way together, in a space where you can let yourself go, where you don’t have to be perfect, but simply be yourself. You are worth being seen. And I am here to accompany you on this path.

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You will find these 3 topics with me

Get out of people pleasing: learn to say ‘no’, set clear boundaries and recognise your own needs and feelings.
Self-care instead of self-abandonment – because you are worth putting yourself first.
And together we will discover how this change not only makes your life a little better, but also the world.

Being real means living in harmony with yourself.
There are no empty promises like ‘get rid of your fear’. Instead, we learn to accept opposites, combine them and create a powerful driving force for your life.

Insights and stories from past and upcoming trips. Also a piece of my story: my path has led me to Denmark, and here I experience small, special moments every day that inspire me. Perhaps you will find ideas and courage for your own journey in my insights into my life here.

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