The speakers will discuss the importance of boundaries, the ability to say “no”, recognise personal discomfort, and trust the signals coming from the body and emotions. They will also reflect on how not to lose oneself in the dense landscape of contemporary spirituality, therapy, coaching, and personal development.

This will be a conversation about self compassion, but also about critical thinking. About the need for meaning, community, and spiritual experience that does not require submission or giving up one’s autonomy.

The meeting will have an interactive format, with the audience invited to co create the conversation through questions, reflections, and shared consideration of what responsible and supportive spirituality might mean today.

Natalia de Barbaro – psychologist, sociologist, writer, and author of bestselling books such as “Tender Guide”, “Yarn”, and “Passages”. A columnist for “Zwierciadło” and “Tygodnik Powszechny”. She leads original workshops for women, including “A Room of One’s Own”, “My YES, My NO”, and “Which Way to Love”, as well as trainings, workshops, and team interventions in areas such as communication, leadership, motivation, and public speaking.

Agnieszka Szydłowska – radio and television journalist, editor in chief and managing director of Program 3 of Polish Radio. She hosted acclaimed radio programmes including “Radiowy Dom Kultury” and “Program Alternatywny”, as well as the podcast “8 kobiet” (“8 Women”). Previously associated with Rozgłośnia Harcerska, Radiostacja, Newonce Radio, and Polish Radio’s Program 3, to which she returned after many years, travelling across Poland with a microphone for much of her career.