It’s time for another quarterly update on our personal lives: what we’ve experienced over the past three months (July–Sept 2026), what we’ve learned, and what we’re looking forward to in the next three months or so.

Hormones are very powerful

Monica started this quarter with very little energy and the need to be left alone. She only realized what was going on after a thorough investigation and many meetings with multiple doctors. The conversation with each doctor started like this: “I’m not here to take any treatment yet. In this conversation, I want to educate myself and learn about this issue.”

After digging and investigating, she discovered the cause: the hormonal changes that come with perimenopause. They can dramatically affect your sleep, headaches, menstrual pain, sexual appetite, mental clarity, irritability, all the way to how much you want to live. Yes, it’s that serious!

So, if you’re a woman and you’re doing everything right (time for sleep, diet, exercise, sun exposure) but something still feels wrong, you may want to look into hormones. Unfortunately, there is very little support in this area, and many doctors don’t know enough about hormonal treatment.

We have a dear friend in her thirties who was misdiagnosed with severe depression and given heavy medication for it. Two years later, she discovered the real problem: a hormonal imbalance. Imagine taking drugs that confuse your brain for two years without giving the body what it really needs. Terrible!

Also, the literature in this field is scarce. One of the best books about hormonal changes during menopause is written in German, and it hasn’t been translated into English yet (thank you, Stefanie Mielert, for recommending this book!).

Woman on Fire: Alles über die fabelhaften Wechseljahre (German Edition)

Tip: If you don’t speak German, you can buy the electronic version of the book and translate it into your language with an AI like GPT or Claude. And of course, you can look for other books that are available in English.

Two new books

Speaking of books… we started writing two new books this summer. They are on the same topic, but one is a novel and the other is non-fiction. We’ll keep you curious for now, but we’ll only say this: this is our most important contribution to humanity so far.

It is an amazing topic.

It is very aligned with us.

You are going to love it.

:))))))

Did we make you curious? 😇

Working on public speaking skills

At the beginning of August, we tried to escape the heat in Spain and went to Western Ireland to work on our public speaking skills with another couple. We love learning, and public speaking is an area where we still have a lot to learn.

We are still together as a couple today because we learned together. We’ve seen many couples divorce because they simply grew in separate directions. Most likely, we would’ve parted ways too if it hadn’t been for learning together.

In Ireland, we had a castle from 1450 just for the two of us. We had never stayed in a castle before. Very cool experience!

We had never been to Ireland before either, and we fell in love with the nature there. The Burren is an area we highly recommend if you want somewhere that isn’t too hot during the summer.

Kenya with Elena and Bart

After Ireland, Monica went to Kenya with her daughter, Elena, and her boyfriend, Bart. One thing about Monica… she loves animals. When we were in London, she would jump like a child every time she saw a common squirrel or a fox (yes, there are foxes in London!).

So, the real reason she went to Kenya was to see the Great Migration. They went on safari every day and saw all kinds of animals.

Our first short film

We worked with a team of pros to produce a short film about… Well, it’s a surprise. We filmed in London and in the UK countryside. Here is a one-minute teaser. The film will be released within a month, together with a new website. Can’t wait!

New home

For the last four years, we’ve traveled full-time. Two months here, three months there. We visited all six continents + Antarctica. But this lifestyle also has many drawbacks. Just imagine having everything you own in a suitcase!

For more than a year, we’ve wanted to be more stable and spend more time in one place. And now we’ve finally found the place: a nice traditional house in Ibiza, in the countryside. We plan to spend more time here over the next four years. After that, we’ll see.

The Alchemy of the Shadow

This quarter, Monica delivered a very special program for the first time: The Alchemy of the Shadow. We received amazing feedback from the attendees, and many perceived it as life-changing. We wrote a short article about “the shadow” here. Here is what a few people said:

“It was the most powerful program I ever did.” – Lia M.

“Initially, I thought it was nonsense to work on the traits of the Sun. After I did the exercise, I was amazed at the power of it.” – Marc D.

“I never felt one with everything. I heard about this, but I never experienced it myself. Now it was the first time I felt that. I felt expanded.” – Maria C.

What is NEXT

Retreat in Vietnam

We are leaving for Vietnam in a few days, where we will meet with 30+ amazing people. The retreat is sold out since we only organize one or two per year. But if you want to spend eight days with us, the next retreat is a great way of doing that.

We are planning one in Ibiza (women only) in May and one in Costa Rica next year about this time.

In a few days we will be in one of the most beautiful places on Earth, called Ha Long Bay. It’s an archipelago with more than 2,000 little islands, and we will have a private traditional Vietnamese cruise ship, navigating between them and working on advanced stuff. Dream!

Settling into the new home

After Vietnam, we’ll go home and settle into our new house. It’s been a while since we had a home 😇 Yey!

Surprise project

In December, we are planning to start a secret project. It will be a YouTube show, but not a podcast. We plan to do something very different from anything you already know. Did we make you a little curious? We hope so! 🙂

That’s it from us. We hope you found something inspiring reading about our challenges and wins this quarter.

And again… Thank you for being an important part of our life and following our journey.

Monica and Stefan

It’s time for another quarterly update on our personal lives. What we’ve experienced over the past three months (April-June 2026), what we’ve learned, and what we’re looking forward to in the next 3 months or so.

April - a creative month

We started this quarter in our second home, in Bali, surrounded by friends and 3 puppies. Stefan suspects that Monica was a dog in a “previous life”. That is the best way he can explain her bond with these little creatures.

In April, Monica delivered a very special series on the 7 Levels of Consciousness for a select group of Romanian clients. They met twice a week for 4 weeks and went in depth into each of the 7 levels, doing exercises and guided meditations. Many people said this was the most transformative experience they had in the last few years.

Stefan delivered God Wants You To Be Wealthy 2 times, one in April and one in May. It was a summary of everything he learned about spirituality and money over the past 20 years, and he was inspired to share this research for the first time.

May - a chaotic month

May was a month of travels for us. We went to Romania in 2 different cities. Then Monica went to London and Stefan to Iceland. Then we returned to Romania to launch the book, The 7 Universal Laws in Romanian.

We usually go to Romania twice a year. We take care of teeth, run blood tests and other medical procedures, like a car that needs periodical inspection and fixing.

The highlight of May was presenting a 2-day, in person workshop in the heart of Transylvania: The Prosperity Equation in Times of Crisis. We have been blessed to teach together in one of the most beautiful places: SunGarden Resort. If you want to see the atmosphere in a minute, here is a short video for you:

(thank you Filip for doing such a nice video)

June - a social month

The end of May and beginning of June was about launching the book The 7 Universal Laws in Romanian. The book was initially published in English in Sep 2025 but it was requested by Romanian speakers over and over again, so we finally translated it.

With this occasion we also published a series of 7 articles about each of the 7 universal laws (you can find them here: the law of duality, the law of reflection, the law of transformation, the law of synchronicity, the law of euristic escalation, the law of order, the law of fractals)

We participated in some of the most important podcasts in Romania and met some incredible people. It was the first time we were interviewed together, and we think we did pretty well for a start. 😇

We finally made it to Ibiza, another second home for us. Here we have a little ritual of waking up early and watching the sunrise together. Below you can see our 6 a.m. faces, still waking up on the inside.

When we arrived in Ibiza, Monica was exhausted and could have used a little vacation. Unfortunately, Stefan had the bad idea to fill her schedule with other things so, the long awaited vacations had to wait a little longer. Stefan has been publicly apologizing ever since and swore he would never do it again.

Plans for the next few months

We told ourselves we wanted to stay in one place this summer and stop traveling like crazy. Apparently, we’re not very good at that. We already have short trips planned to Rome, Ireland, Portugal, London, Kenya, and Switzerland.

The truth is that we are kind of tired of moving so much around the globe and we would love to spend more time in one place (more on that next time).

Monica is starting this week a new 9-week program called the Power of Shadow (for a select group of Romanian clients). She is very inspired about it and she is looking forward to doing this in English soon.

These months, we’ve been working together on a secret book. It is the most important piece of work we’ve ever created, and we’re pouring our heart and soul into it. It may take a while until we will get this one done… probably between 1 and 2 years. By the way, if you ever wanted to write a book, we recommend this book about how to write a book: Write a Must-Read by AJ Harper.

Thank you for being an important part of our life and following our journey.

Monica and Stefan

P.S.

AI does not write these emails, from Monica and Stefan. It takes a few hours, sometimes half a day, to write a message like this. Behind these words are real people: both of us and our team. Feel free to write to us anytime. We might not reply immediately, we are not bots, but we will reply, even if it’s just a short thank you.

We’d love to share a personal update with you. What we’ve experienced over the past three months, what we’ve learned, and what we’re looking forward to next.

We plan to do this every quarter so you can follow our journey. And if it’s not for you, simply ignore these messages.

We began the year in beautiful Bali, which has become one of our second homes. We don’t have a first home, so we have multiple second homes around the world.

Australia

In mid-January, we traveled to Australia. It was our first time there together, and Monica was especially excited. She loved the strong focus on health and wellness, the relaxed lifestyle, and the sense that people don’t overwork themselves.

A friend of ours, Dr. Jack, once said “Australia is like the UK with better people and better weather.” We found that to be quite accurate. The main challenge was the distance. Communicating with our team in Europe in the evenings was difficult, especially since we’re both morning people. Making important decisions late in the day was a significant challenge.

We stayed in a beautiful neighborhood, but the house itself was below our standards. A clear lesson for us to choose more carefully in the future.

One downside of our nomadic lifestyle is that we often work from Airbnbs that aren’t designed for long workdays. Even though we travel, we work 12 hours a day, and doing that from a simple wooden kitchen chair affects our back, leading to back pain, neck pain, and other discomfort.

One of the highlights was meeting our friends Raz and Andreea. Even though all four of us were so far from where we were born, it didn’t feel strange at all. Being there together, at the end of the world, felt as normal as meeting at their home. They inspired us to go back to the gym and take better care of our health. Thank you, Raz and Andreea!

At the start of the year, Monica began asking herself two simple questions each day:

“What do I have the right energy for today?”

“What could I work on in alignment with this energy?”

This brought her a sense of freedom. It became easier to fully rest and do nothing on some days and, on others, to be highly productive while working on things that truly matched her energy.

Stefan explored the idea of pursuing a PhD in psychology in Australia and spoke with several professors. He is now considering other locations, including Singapore, the UK, Belgium, and the Netherlands. If you happen to closely know a psychology professor (anywhere in the world) and feel comfortable making an introduction, he would greatly appreciate it. You can simply reply to this email.

In February, Stefan ran a learning experiment. He studied 10 new neuroscience words every day and explained them daily to someone else (Thank you Antonia). In just one month, he learned the 200 most commonly used terms in neuroscience. This approach can be applied to any field, from philosophy to physics to IT, because you can’t truly understand a domain without first understanding its vocabulary.

Another important step this quarter was launching our email series, “The Space Between the Chords.” It has now been 10 weeks since we started sending 4 emails each week, and we’ve received a lot of appreciation. Some people told us it’s the only newsletter they read, first thing in the morning, while drinking their coffee or tea.

“Such a relevant and vital email series.”

“I love this. Thank you for these emails.”

“These short notes are ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!!”

“I know they take a great deal of time to synthesize, but PLEASE keep them coming and I will keep reading!”

Our intention was simple: to create something we would personally enjoy reading in the first place. Short, under 2 minutes, and offering meaningful insights on psychology, spirituality, or science. If you haven’t opened these emails yet, you may want to give them a try.

Middle East

At the end of February, we traveled to Egypt to meet our friends from Wayfinders and begin a special expedition through the Neom desert in Saudi Arabia and the Sinai Trail.

Cairo felt heavy. We could sense the pain, scarcity, and poverty around us. Interestingly, Egypt appears at both the beginning and the end of our year. We are already scheduled to return in November for a private expedition to explore secret places, not accessible to regular tourists.

After three days in Cairo, we continued to the Neom desert. The landscape is spectacular.

It was fascinating to observe how entrepreneurs approached the trip, each in their own way. Some arrived early, like we did. Others flew directly to Saudi Arabia. Some planned to arrive later but never made it due to the outbreak of the US-Israel and Iran conflict, which led to canceled flights.

After a few days, the situation escalated. The State Department advised American citizens to leave the area. Since most of our group were Americans and Canadians, the group decided to end the trip. Flights were canceled, prices doubled overnight, and there was a lot of uncertainty.

We tried to understand the deeper meaning behind this experience. Usually, we don’t find ourselves in chaotic situations like this. Stefan believes that when you are aligned with your path, you tend to avoid such disruptions. For now, we have not found the meaning of this experience.

The truth is, the desert “didn’t speak” to Monica. She couldn’t connect with it the way she did in Mongolia in October, so even more time in the desert likely wouldn’t have added much depth to the experience.

From there, we traveled to Istanbul to wait for our flights back to Bali. Unfortunately, Turkish Airlines was not flexible with changing our tickets, even though it would have been possible. Stefan decided to avoid flying with them for the next year. Of course, it will make no difference to Turkish Airlines, but he wants to have his revenge :)).

While in Istanbul, Monica drank tap water and developed severe food poisoning. We called an IV treatment service, which is very effective in such cases. Keep IV treatments in mind for the future if you or your loved ones face food poisoning anywhere in the world, as they can make a significant difference. You can get rid of the pain in a few hours instead of a few days. They came twice, and Monica’s recovery was much faster, although there were moments when we weren’t sure she would be able to fly.

Back to Bali

Eventually, we made it back to Bali and returned to our normal rhythm.

We completed the Romanian translation of “The 7 Universal Laws,” which has become a USA Today bestseller at the beginning of March. We also finished translating “Power on Heels” into English. Both books are planned for release in May or June.

On a lighter note, Stefan surprised Monica, who loves dogs, by renting three puppies for six weeks. Yes, it is possible. Even the owner was surprised by the idea at first, but agreed once he saw how well they would be cared for. Monica plays with them daily and ensures they have everything they need.

The lesson here is simple: think creatively and make space for what brings you joy.

This year, we also began running more webinars in English. Monica led the following sessions so far:

• Clear the 5 Money Patterns That Block You From Earning More

• Dissolve Impostor Syndrome in 5 Steps

• 7 Ways Rich People Think That No One Ever Told You

The feedback has been very positive, with strong engagement throughout, and we plan to continue.

Plans for the next few months

We will stay in Bali until the end of April, then travel to Romania. We’ll be in Cluj in early May and Bucharest later in May and early June.

In Cluj, we will host “The Prosperity Equation in Times of Crisis” (in Romanian), meet with close members of our community, and participate in podcasts about the Romanian edition of “The 7 Universal Laws.”

These days, Stefan is preparing a special workshop called “God Wants You to Be Wealthy,” which will be delivered first in English and then in Romanian. Over the past 20 years, he has accumulated a wealth of knowledge about spirituality and money and is eager to share it for the first time.

As the global crisis continues to unfold, we notice its effects first on people’s minds and then on their finances. Monica is going to create a series of messages and online events to support people through this period of uncertainty. We hope for the best and prepare for what may come.

Love and Wisdom,
Monica and Stefan
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P.S.

These emails, from Monica and Stefan, are not written by AI. It takes a few hours, sometimes half a day, to write a message like this. Behind these words are real people: the two of us and our team. Feel free to write to us. We might not reply immediately, we are not bots, but we will reply, even if it’s just a short thank you.

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