<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Dr. Simone Schwank Ph.D, Psychotherapist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Individualized psychotherapy in Zürich, Switzerland and Stockholm, Sweden. ]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:33:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://de.drschwank.ch/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Raised to Perform: The Long-Term Impact of Performance-Based Childhoods]]></title><description><![CDATA[How early conditioning shapes adult ambition, burnout, and self-worth. Growing up under a never good enough parenting approach, pushed these women to over perform, yet as a consequence have an incredibly low self esteem, caused by an incredibly harsh self evaluation. The inner critic never stops until complete exhaustion. Listen to the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/dr-simones-mind-space/id1532493956 @drschwank @unesurcent]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/raised-to-perform-the-long-term-impact-of-performance-based-childhoods</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8b0212ba75494a032450c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:26:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_42cf2f29717b4789a84ad829cb49322b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living in Your Masculine: Drive, Power, and the Cost of Constant Output]]></title><description><![CDATA[A nuanced psychological take on ambition, polarity, and nervous system imbalance. Throughout my life, I was striving after self competition, wanting to be better, faster, stronger, embracing the masculine side in me to the fullest. Yet, this had a clear impact on my physical wellbeing. Always suppressing the feminine side in me. I never felt balanced, always something missing that I didn’t dare to embrace: the feminine, softer side in me. The balance among the two sides is crucial for success...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/living-in-your-masculine-drive-power-and-the-cost-of-constant-output</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8b175f1929985ec953280</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:26:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0bada_d308176318fc4adea75bfc01a7a0372c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Corporate Narcissist: When Leadership Becomes Psychological Warfare]]></title><description><![CDATA[A high-level discussion on extreme personality traits in corporate environments - and how to protect your nervous system. Narcissistic personalities, especially in leadership positions are unfortunately common. People with these traits are clearly drawn to such positions of power, status, and reputation. Positions, where they can decide over others, manipulate them, and play with them. Play a cats and mice game.  When exposed to such a personality, the safest choice is, to distance oneself,...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/the-corporate-narcissist-when-leadership-becomes-psychological-warfare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69a8ae890df7a7bf5035bdc2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:26:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_d23eceaea28043dbae9df84d21e20184~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The psychology of a high performing women]]></title><description><![CDATA[The psychology of a high performing women, their history and childhood how they are the way they are, and then how that impacts relationships and marriages down the line. Balancing your goals for the year, if someone has big dreams and a million things they want to do how to strategize and prioritize. When you feel so overwhelmed you just freeze and do nothing instead? https://open.spotify.com/show/737RxS8u7EOOXRKb20fgJW?si=cSdu_M2gS6-vHAS_gVUimQ @drschwank @unesurcent How and when is a good...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/the-psychology-of-a-high-performing-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6968ce5e564b12b7bf87fb03</guid><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_ebf7166c2b4b4335a27c5f20145ac679~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[When angels are baking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s episode with an openminded global citizen that dares to wear a Birkin bag. Meet Niklas: A designer at heart, inspired by movement, people, and everyday moments. Discussing the feeling of constantly being overstimulated by today’s constant inputs, social media, podcasts, music, and the peace and quiet of phone free hours, such as mornings with his analog alarm clock, providing a post wake up hour of phone free bliss, the 45min ride class, completely in the moment of movement, and the...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/when-angels-are-baking</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691f9b08f2f611153057b1a2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 22:59:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_962763ead3e64681a05e755086e6c0ad~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Millennial women in conversation as title?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s conversation with Tanya. A passionate barre and yoga instructor, devoted mom, and sourdough baker turned small business owner, deeply interested in health and fitness —all while balancing the many hats of modern womanhood. We’ve discussed the drivenness and hyperdrive of millennials. The feeling of never being, pushing hard enough, even if we alway give at least 150%, still second guessing ourselves. Tanya shared her transforming practice of teaching restore classes, and how people...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/millennial-women-in-conversation-as-title</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691cf09e7ab4cbbab13ca5c6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:22:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_6518cf23be334d5a861573074e84e3e6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A diary of a working mom’s life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s been a day, where I felt to be like unorganized puzzle pieces all over the place. My mind like a bee hive, one million thoughts and feelings at the same time. Up in the air like leaves in the fall wind. After a miserably rainy morning came the sun with a crisp icy winter wind. Snow had fallen near by the city for the first time, winter is officially around the corner, only a couple of hundred meters higher above sea level. After the typical evening duties, today literally called for a...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/a-diary-of-a-working-mom-s-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691b85d9570c16642353d795</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 20:32:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_1bcf3e3ee4ef417c819f8632f5a6e896~mv2_d_5069_3445_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Life is a roller coaster: How to embrace it, rather than swim against it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Life can be a rollercoaster: some days we wake up on the sunny warm side of life, other days on the rainy cold side. Many factors can play a role and shift the mood in one or the other direction. Especially, for women this is the case, having a natural cycle dictating a woman’s life through all stages of life. One’s personal life story of course, play the predominant role in how we face challenges. With a more optimistic outlook, we can cope with many more demanding situations life can bring....]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/life-is-a-roller-coaster-how-to-embrace-it-rather-than-swim-against-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6913b73672b22e23afe93dc6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:27:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_966304d713b748b7a4da453cf4007646~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zurich recommendations]]></title><description><![CDATA[https://www.amazingzurich.com/top-psychologists-zurich/]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/zurich-recommendations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ff47343ff0e2ff83602771</guid><pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 10:21:21 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An openminded conversation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s episode with an openminded global citizen that dares to wear a Birkin bag. Meet Niklas: A designer at heart, inspired by movement, people, and everyday moments. Balancing creativity, discipline, and the curiosity for what comes next. @drschwank @unesurecent @maisonbyniklas Listen to the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/ch/podcast/women-in-todays-society/id1532493956?i=1000495866534&#38;l=en]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/an-openminded-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f2a22f67805a6f93ec7a57</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 21:37:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0bada_9093575025274c3a8b332fb0d3c64f99~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reason perfectionism feels like it keeps you in control (from a clinical psychologist)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perfectionism often feels like a superpower - it gives high-achieving professionals a sense of control and mastery over their work and...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/reason-perfectionism-feels-like-it-keeps-you-in-control-from-a-clinical-psychologist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68da3e54d919bc989b4df27b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 08:10:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0bada_d9b84b229b27406ead3b099b6f172eec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Psychology of Decision Fatigue: How Busy Professionals Can Protect Their Energy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every choice you make drains mental energy - from strategic business decisions to small daily tasks. Decision fatigue can lead to stress,...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/the-psychology-of-decision-fatigue-how-busy-professionals-can-protect-their-energy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d4f46963aa22bf1d638352</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:53:19 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 Micro-Habits That Boost Productivity for High-Performing Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-performing women often feel there aren’t enough hours in the day. Small, consistent micro-habits can dramatically increase focus,...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/5-micro-habits-that-boost-productivity-for-high-performing-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d4f2a089fe25bbf7c0caae</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:50:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[High-Achieving Moms: Here’s the Burnout Nobody Talks About]]></title><description><![CDATA[High-achieving moms are often juggling demanding careers, family responsibilities, and personal goals. While it’s impressive, it also...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/high-achieving-moms-here-s-the-burnout-nobody-talks-about</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d4f1c789fe25bbf7c0ca6d</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 07:42:50 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[From matcha to sourdough to perimenopause]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s conversation with Tanya. A passionate barre and yoga instructor, devoted mom, and sourdough baker turned small business owner,...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/from-matcha-to-sourdough-to-perimenopause</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d3a6dfe84de976603db879</guid><pubDate>Wed, 24 Sep 2025 12:16:22 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transition into fall: what we can learn from Ayurveda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Moving from bright summer days, to crisper fall days, from deep greens into oranges and reds in fall. This is a turbulent period of...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/transition-into-fall-what-we-can-learn-from-ayurveda</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68cb2052b71c8fd10d904637</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 06:01:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_9186c2c685474750b173ecd886aa6592~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sourdough queen &#38; barre instructor: journey to motherhood ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passionate barre and yoga instructor, devoted mom, and sourdough baker turned small business owner, deeply interested in health and...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/sourdough-queen-barre-instructor-journey-to-motherhood</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b75330fb89a534a9a24243</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Sep 2025 20:37:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c0bada_a62f8e010d3c410fa15ca5bf063601d4~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two Female Doctors in Conversation ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s conversation live from sunny Zurich, with Dr. Ela. As a global citizen, Dr. Ela is home in many places and cultures around the...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/two-female-doctors-in-conversation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b21481fc7bbf1758907c00</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 21:18:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/b97d25677d684c4dab1d9783ae780039.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sourdough queen &#38; barre instructor: mom life]]></title><description><![CDATA[A passionate barre and yoga instructor, devoted mom, and sourdough baker turned small business owner, deeply interested in health and...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/sourdough-queen-barre-instructor-mom-life</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b0d7ba28d6941ff73eb0b1</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2025 22:29:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d35810986da841d8b4265d1a355261eb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A mental and physical escape: in conversation with Sophie and mental health warrior]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today’s podcast is a walk and talk conversation with Sophie Eva Allison @sophievallison, Business Psychologist, Yoga, Barre &#38; PT...]]></description><link>https://www.drschwank.ch/post/a-mental-and-physical-escape-in-conversation-with-sophie-and-mental-health-warrior</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68a8e52163acba47bdadf0cc</guid><pubDate>Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:36:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_b521ecf362c4454b8fd430954b6d503d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Simone</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>