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Have you ever felt like something was off—even though, on the outside, everything looked fine?
Maybe your life seems perfectly put together, but deep down, you feel disconnected from yourself or like you're just going through the motions. You're not alone—and in this episode, we're diving into why that happens and how to find your way back to alignment.
In this episode of Recounting Life Lessons, we're joined by Bente Vosteen, a sensory coach, educator, and visionary leader who empowers others to reconnect with their inner voice and live a more grounded, purpose-filled life. After experiencing a life-changing spiritual awakening, Bente discovered the power of slowing down and tuning in—through stillness, sensory awareness, and emotional connection.
This conversation is a refreshing, powerful reminder that the feelings we so often avoid or numb might actually be the key to the clarity, courage, and confidence we've been searching for.
Listen now if you're ready to stop going through the motions and start feeling more alive, aligned, and connected with your true self.
IN THIS EPISODE:
- What sensory awareness is and why it's key to finding alignment and self-trust
- The life-changing moment that helped Bente reclaim purpose and connection
- Why "perfect" doesn't always mean fulfilled, and how to tell the difference
- How sensory-rich environments support emotional intelligence and learning
- Why we often fear silence—and how to start listening to ourselves again
- How AI can enhance our connection with others (when we're grounded in who we are)
- Simple ways to reconnect with your senses and inner compass this week
Tune in to hear how Bente Vosteen transformed a spiritual awakening into a powerful mission—and how you can use your senses to do the same.
More about Bente Vosteen & Resources Mentioned:
Bente Vosteen is a sensory coach, educational innovator, and visionary leader who helps individuals—from CEOs to school children—reconnect with themselves through immersive, sensory-rich experiences. After a profound spiritual awakening in 2019, Bente began designing environments and experiences that awaken the inner voice, enhance emotional awareness, and encourage aligned, purposeful living.
She is the founder of an initiative that integrates sensory-based, real-world learning into schools, helping children stay connected to their creativity, intuition, and strengths—skills often stifled in traditional education systems. Through her work, she inspires people to move from burnout and disconnect into fulfillment and inner clarity by paying attention to what their senses and feelings are trying to tell them.
- Bente's Website: bentevosteen.com
- LinkedIn: Bente Vosteen
- Instagram: @bentevosteen
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Main Takeaways & Golden nuggets of wisdom from this episode:
Every episode of Recounting Life Lessons offers insights that stay with you long after the conversation ends. Bente's story is a powerful reminder that sometimes, the clarity we're looking for isn't found by doing more, but by feeling more. Here are 5 golden nuggets from our conversation.
- Reconnect with your inner voice through sensory immersion and stillness. In a world full of noise and distractions, many of us have lost touch with our natural ability to sense, feel, and trust our inner voice. Bente's sensory coaching shows us that environments rich in stillness—like the desert or even a walk without your phone—can help us finally hear the voice inside that we've been ignoring. While the process can be emotional, even uncomfortable, it's through this reconnection that we begin to align with our true motivations and authenticity.
- The journey to authenticity begins with looking inward and practicing self-acceptance. Despite a life filled with travel, experiences, and external accomplishments, Bente still felt empty because she was adapting to external expectations instead of living from within. Her transformation reminds us that true fulfillment doesn't come from performing for others; it comes from aligning with your personal truth. Self-acceptance is the gateway to this alignment. Only when we accept where we are—without judgment—can we begin to move forward with clarity and peace.
- Transformative education focuses on strengths, sensory learning, and identity. Bente challenges the traditional education model by reintroducing creative, sensory-rich experiences that allow children to feel, create, and understand through doing. When kids use their senses to learn—whether it's backing bread, measuring wood, or feeding animals—they stay connected to their natural strengths and self-awareness. Her approach proves that we don't need to "fix" weaknesses—we need to nurture potential, and that applies to adults too.
- Nature and distraction-free time are essential for energy, creativity, and healing. Bente often felt drained and low on energy when she was living out of alignment—but once she began spending intentional time in nature and creating space for reflection, her energy and creativity came back. You don't need a mountaintop to do this. A walk outside without distractions, a moment of silence under a tree, or even writing in the car can reset your nervous system and reconnect you with inspiration and emotional clarity.
- Embrace the journey, not just the goal—life becomes possible when you understand your framework. When you're in alignment with your purpose, the way becomes just as fulfilling as the destination. Bente teaches that you don't need to be limitless—you just need to understand your own framework, values, and energy. From there, even challenging paths become exciting. Anything becomes possible with the right self-awareness. If the journey excites you, it's a sign you're on the right path.
When you are quiet, you can hear that little voice inside yourself that you usually do not hear.
For an in-depth exploration of these takeaways and more, be sure to listen to the full episode below.
Tips for applying these takeaways:
Want to apply these insights to your life? Here are some actionable steps you can take today:
- Create a stillness routine. Sensory reconnection doesn't require a retreat. Start with a short, daily walk where you leave your phone behind. Focus on what you hear, feel, and notice. Ask yourself: What thoughts or emotions come up when I'm quiet?
- Audit your life for alignment vs. adaptation. Reflect on areas where you might be adapting to please others or meet external expectations. Ask: Am I doing this because it's truly me, or because it's what I think I should do? Begin to make one small shift back toward authenticity.
- Turn ordinary tasks into sensory learning moments. Whether you're cooking, organizing, or walking through a store—pay attention to your senses. This isn't just a mindfulness practice; it's a way to retrain your awareness and reconnect with how you feel. It also helps rewire your creativity!
- Redesign your environment to support reflection and energy flow. Notice where you feel most creative or alive. Rearrange your space, add a plant, open a window, or move your writing or thinking time to a more sensory-rich environment. Be intentional about it.
- Journal your "framework" and reflect on what makes the journey worthwhile. Write about what excites you about the way to your goals. Ask yourself: What are the values, routines, environments, and relationships that support me most? Understanding this framework creates clarity and sustainable motivation.
Listen now if you're craving more meaning, more stillness, and a way to reconnect with yourself.
final thoughts:
In a world that often rewards busyness over being present, it's easy to lose touch with he quiet wisdom that's already within us. But as Bente so beautifully shared, reconnecting with our senses isn't just about slowing down—it's about waking up.
It's about coming home to ourselves and remembering that our bodies, feelings, and intuition are not distractions from growth, but the very guides that lead us toward it.
The more we learn to notice what we feel, hear, taste, and sense—the more we begin to realign with what truly matters. It's in that awareness that we rediscover our energy, creativity, clarity, and confidence. It's in that awareness that we start living on purpose.
So if you've been feeling disconnected or stuck in the noise of doing, let this episode be your reminder that everything you need to feel more alive and aligned may already be within you. You just have to listen.
Stay tuned for more inspiring episodes as we and people from all walks of life share their experiences and we identify the lessons, blessings, and success principles that life is providing—lessons that we can all take advantage of and learn from if we pay attention.
If you're ready to step into your full potential, make sure to listen to the episode and share it with someone who could benefit from this powerful message. And don't forget to subscribe to Recounting Life Lessons and jump onto our Insider email list for more insights, actionable tips, and empowering stories.
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