Soul Purpose Exploration Programs

How do I find the right program for me?

I recommend starting with the Joy of Being You program.

First, ask yourself: Are you ready to go through the process with a small group, with a pair, or would you prefer working with me individually? Or, would you like to explore the meditations and journaling on your own?

The experience is deeper in a small group, and with a pair, but you may begin more quickly by working with me or on your own. This is also very good for couples. The groups are formed with a minimum of four participants and a maximum of eight. To join a group, you can put your name on the waiting list by sending me an email at harriet@harrietfagerholm.com.

The material is in English, but you are welcome to journal in your own language if you prefer. In the small group, the process is conducted in English. My working languages are English, Swedish, and Finnish.

The Joy of Being You Program

Joy of Being You program, purpose

Discover Your True Self

Joy of Being You is a deep inner journey designed to help you discover who you are and what you can become. The 10 weeks of self-inquiry in a relational space liberate your authentic feelings and expressions, while improving your self-knowledge and relational intelligence. It is a unique personal experience where transformation is guaranteed.

Content: Nine guided meditations, a creative journaling process (by yourself or with a pair), and 5 group meetings (1,5h) via Zoom with max 8 people.

Benefits and Outcomes

Better Self-Knowledge
Joy of Being You enhances your awareness of your emotions, thoughts, and body. You learn to recognize limiting beliefs and inner blocks, understand the messages from your emotions, and experience pure, unfiltered feelings. With high self-knowledge comes meaning, passion, and self-appreciation.

Strong and Healthy Relationships
Working with a pair and within a small group improves your relational intelligence and teaches you valuable skills for your relationships. The most important skills include allowing yourself to be truly seen, being a mirror for others, and creating mutual and intimate connections. You will also become more aware of the need for healthy boundaries and the balance between giving and receiving.

Shadow Work
Your true authentic self is often hidden behind fears, anxiety, feelings of worthlessness, unhealthy attachments, shame, and addictions. The Joy of Being You process helps you understand your inner shadows and how to bring them to light in order to transform them.
When you release old shadow patterns, you create space for healthier, more authentic qualities to emerge.

Inner Wisdom and Creative Expression
Your heart, soul, true feelings, and intuition can guide you toward what is truly valuable in life. Guided meditations and creative journaling help you connect with the creator within (your soul), listen to its voice and wisdom, make decisions, and express yourself accordingly. You will also learn to allow your creative expression to flow more freely and overcome creative blocks.

The program is done via the Sutra platform. To register and hear about group starts, contact harriet@harrietfagerholm.com.

Disclosure (This section applies to all programs on Sutra)

The Joy of Being You and Purifying Grief programs require personal responsibility and leadership. The program is not therapy or mental health treatment, but it can have a therapeutic impact. It is not coaching toward a specific goal, but personal goals and visions may arise during the process. Every participant understands and agrees that they take full responsibility for their own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during the program.

The program is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.

Participants register for the programs on the Sutra platform and become Sutra members upon registration. Sutra has its own Privacy Policy, which all participants must read before registering. We do not collect data about participants outside the Sutra platform, and personal texts are shared in a private, safe setting.

Reflections on the Joy of Being You Program by Joonas and Kata

“In the summer of 2020, we embarked on the Joy of Being You program for the first time. The following year, in 2021, we returned to the program as a couple, deepening our journey together. Between the summer of 2020 and the autumn of 2021, we also collaborated closely with Harriet to explore and develop the program and its marketing. Now, as we reflect in December 2024, we see how profoundly this experience has shaped our lives.

What We’ve Learned

The program taught us how to truly listen to ourselves, tuning into the depths of our inner worlds beyond the surface. We learned to connect with our authentic selves and express from that place. This included recognizing and understanding our emotions – what triggers us and why – and expressing those feelings clearly and honestly.

One of the most transformative aspects was learning to communicate in conflict situations. We practiced speaking from our own experience and emotions without blame, using the “I” form to share thoughts and feelings safely. This approach not only helped us navigate challenges as a couple but also strengthened our ability to resolve conflicts with understanding and care.

We developed skills in self-expression through journaling and group sharing, as well as listening to others with presence and without judgment. This allowed us to be truly present for others' emotions, shares, and processes, creating and inhabiting a safe relational space – as everything happens in relation. Through this, we discovered the depth of connection and the power of compassion and heartfelt understanding toward others.

The program’s impact extended beyond personal growth. It has enhanced our skills as facilitators and spaceholders, teaching us how to create and hold an unbreakable container for others. We learned to guide people in exploring their inner worlds through powerful guided meditations, bringing these transformative practices to the spaces we now hold for others.

Why This Matters

These are skills that everyone can benefit from: connecting with your authentic self, listening to yourself and others, understanding and feeling pure emotions, expressing yourself authentically, creating safe relational spaces, and deeply connecting with others.

The impact is profound – not only does it transform your relationship with yourself and others, but it also creates a ripple effect of growth and connection that lasts a lifetime. For us, the Joy of Being You program has been a cornerstone of our personal and shared journey, helping us navigate challenges, grow together, and develop as individuals and facilitators. It is an experience we hold with deep gratitude and believe has the potential to transform lives.”

Testimonials

  • Kristina, 21, Communication student

    “Joy of Being You was an adventure to my mind and my true self. The journey helped me rediscover myself and develop from a shy, quiet and insecure girl to a joyful, confident and chatty woman. I learned to actually listen to myself and put my needs first. I got courage to talk about my feelings and my opinions, instead of hiding them deep inside. I would recommend Joy of Being You to anyone who is willing to take a leap to themselves to learn, perceive, discover and to love.”

  • Ashley

    “The insights that I have seen after this 10-week journey were profound! I came to the realization that I trust myself after many years of doubting if I was making the right decisions toward my dream life. I can trust my inner guidance and wisdom above all else. I realized I am safe to surrender and to stay present to what the Universe is presenting and giving me. I realized that I find true joy when moving my body and I am committed to honoring that part of me moving forward. I found a new understanding of how I express and display my emotions, how I personify them & this helps me find the true feelings underneath. Most importantly when I speak the truth, Intimacy follows, whether it’s with another person or myself. I am truly grateful for this process to understand myself and to better hold space for another during their own Joy of Being process.”

  • Margit

    “In its intimacy and intensity, the program is a very strong process which I would prefer everyone to participate in at some point of her life. It is extraordinary to get to reflect your challenges and be heard in an atmosphere of trust during 10 weeks. Working with a pair and communicating by writing helps to discover deep things about self.

    The meditations are very finely planned so that during the 10 weeks it is possible to take a deep dive to your challenges, but at the end of the course, you are back with your inner joy, stronger than before the journey.

    I can warmly recommend the program to everyone who needs a pause to their every-day life and wants to get the inner power moving, create constructive perspective about the future, or increase self-compassion in their lives.”

  • Karin

    "During these 10 weeks of co-creation I have changed from being very tired and worried in periods to be energised and full of trust that Life and I are on a journey together step by step, moment to moment. Wounds have been healed which opened up for more appreciation, truth, sovereignty and freedom. My heart cracked open for more love, what a treasure! As a result of this journey I even found what I truly like to experience in my life. This journey has been life changing! I’m so grateful!"

  • Vini

    “In our 7th year of relationship, I fell into a crisis and needed a break because I had the feeling that so much of what I had offered was not seen and not heard. We had nothing to loose and therefore were willing to try Joy of Being You. To commit and write 3 times a week was the best thing that could happen to us (as talking was not working well anymore). These beautiful meditations gently guided us back into our hearts. We were invited to express ourselves in a very honest way. In this intimate space, much healing for both of us happened and today, we stand on a more authentic and loving ground. I truly can recommend this transforming journey."

  • Nina

    "Joy of Being You was an intriguing journey that in the end, brought me back to the most important jewel of my being - my self worth. I have never felt it with such a depth that I feel it now. I feel like I am ready to truly receive all the good in my life, because now I truly feel that I deserve it. This journey is about what you make of it. Your choice. I got what I wanted and what I struggled most with at the beginning - the recognition of my inner beauty. Thank you Harriet for midwifing more of my spirit here."

  • Katarina, 24

    "I personally got through some very dark times and depression during the process. Every time I listened to the meditation and journaled, I got back on my feet and it made me feel like my true self. I managed to find a lot of memories and experiences that I hadn't dealt with yet. Joy of Being You gave me courage to face all the shadows that came up in my life.

    What made the process one of the most important experiences of my life was finding a strong connection to my heart. I learned to listen to its deepest dreams and desires, and create myself a life where they become true. My heart and my emotions became my best navigation tools."

  • Sakari, 26, Entrepreneur in marketing and communication

    "Joy of Being You helped me to unleash more of my inner potential and joy. I jumped into the process with little experience of meditation and in the beginning second questioned my skill in that, but soon I realised that I have no need to doubt myself. The process was smooth and the weekly meditations and journaling tasks were easy to follow. I learned to sense, name and manage emotions through my body. I got courage to make visible my doubts, fears and joy and to embrace them. After the Joy of Being You experience I feel more confident to convey my feelings in my behaviour, instead of neglecting or hiding them. I want to encourage you to discover the Joy of Being You, no matter how experienced or familiar you are with meditation or self-awareness. If I was able to do it, there is no doubt that you wouldn't!"

  • Lisbeth, 70, Denmark, Line Manager in International Finance and trained Psychotherapist

    “Joy of Being You training has been very good for me. Letting go of control and the need for me to be so responsible for others was my heaviest job to do. It has been a big part of my identity as well, so it was a huge armour I was wearing. I reached the bottom so to speak, feeling myself being outside, depressed, and asking who am I now when I am not the old me. I realized that the new me is like a baby that has to learn anew. Now I am more on top again and feel happy having all my good memories intact and loving both the good, bad and ugly about being me. Joy of Being You has helped me a lot, so BIG thanks to Harriet and my pair."

  • Susan

    ''Joy of Being You far exceeded my expectations. The focus of sharing my journaling with a partner, having tender concern for her & feeding back to her journaling actually took me deeper into my own experience of self-appreciation as well. I felt a shift into ''Lightness of Being'' by week 5 which progressed by week 8 into Self-Love. Joy of Being You came to me like a miracle! This beautiful shared journey and Harriet's gentle facilitation pulled a depressed me up into my 'Joy of Being'.'' Highly recommended.”

  • Hans

    "My motivation to participate in Joy of Being You was to find a closer and truer inner connection with my partner and that wish was fulfilled!

    You have all the time and the space that you need to reflect the post(-s) of your partner very carefully. This is less possible in a discussion. You have the possibility to choose your own words carefully, so that they express the truest feelings of your heart.

    After a while, I realized that what I had expected to experience in the relationship with my partner occured to me with myself too. When I read my own previous posts I often was amazed about what this man had written. Joy of Being You gave me a new and more accurate picture of myself. I am delighted! “

Creations of Joy of Being You work and process

  • “Even ‘roller coaster’ is not enough to describe the process. It is more like a whole amusement park. There are tons of different rides so first I had to recognize which are the most important ones for me. I wondered my self-image from distorted mirrors and explored my fears in a ghost train. I visited a fast train to air my mental models and ended up in a Ferris wheel to take a look at my future from a higher perspective. The amusement park was quite an experience but when I left there I was full of joy, happiness and clarity. I knew I could keep these feelings in the swirls of the world as well”

  • “Flying through the mountains of clarity and strength, diving through the depths of pain and suffering, rallying through the fields of freedom and confidence, walking through the flames of shame and jealousy, till the very core of your being where you find the joy and flow of life.”

  • “I feel like I am on a small boat drifting in the ocean. I feel like I am alone in my energy and I can’t feel others. It is just me. It is hard to see light in this situation but then sometimes there comes a light of a lighthouse. A light that reminds me that this is part of the process. A light that shows me that I am not lost but on the way. The light keeps me moving even though times are hard. Now I have to just follow it a little bit longer. Then I can shine the light within.”

  • “I sit in a space full of blue and pink light. From my heart, I am connected to the heights and loving Mother Earth. I am sitting in a circle with all other participants, almost 40 souls. From our hearts, we are all connected. These connections form a web to the centre of the circle. In this web, all of us are healing each other. There is an unlimited space for healing that we can provide together. Let everyone release their pain and the web will heal it. Let everyone celebrate the positive and the web will strengthen it.”

  • “Why have I always thought that I was a bad child? Have I really ever got over it? Why do I remember only my failures and negative emotions? It feels like there is nothing else left in my head. Why do I remember myself only as an annoying, stupid and harmful child? Of course I have been that but it is not the whole truth. I have been and am so much more.”

  • “This gratitude theme is pissing me off. I should always be so f*cking grateful for everything but I am tired to write those damn same things of my life every time. I am still grateful for my family, food, friends and all that.”

The Purifying Grief Program

Embrace the Transformation

Purifying Grief is a 12-week deep inner journey exploring the transformational power of grief. Grieving fully is essential for your health, your sense of deep joy, and reconnecting with your authentic self. This self-inquiry, in a safe, relational space, helps you release the past and liberate your true feelings and expression. It is a unique personal experience, with guaranteed transformation.

Content: Six guided meditations, creative journaling with a pair, and 5 group meetings (1,5h) via Zoom with max 6 people.

Benefits and Outcomes

Transformation
Losses and hurts remain in our hearts until we address the issues and people involved. Moving forward requires reconciliation of the past, letting go through self-forgiveness and forgiving others. The program helps you bring your awareness and energy back within, learn the necessary lessons, and create space for the new to emerge.

Healing Connection
We heal through deep connection. Purifying Grief is a shared journey where participants mirror each other. You will learn to hold space for grief—not only for yourself, but also for others, supporting the well-being of your family and community. You will also learn to trust the wisdom of grief by allowing yourself to be vulnerable, open, and authentic.

Joy and Enlightenment
The guided meditations and journaling process will help you allow pure feelings to emerge, even the unwanted ones. Grieving fully is the key to overcoming dissociation and suffering, leading to deep joy. Grief becomes a gateway to enlightenment—a living connection to your soul and true self.

Finding Your Purpose
Grief is often an unwanted feeling in our cultures, but it holds valuable messages related to your soul’s purpose. By opening up to the messages within your grief, you will be guided, step by step, toward your purpose.

Inner Peace
Guided meditations help you connect with your inner space of peace and stillness. You will learn to stay balanced during times of turmoil and crisis, and maintain a trusting, peaceful heart. Allowing grief to flow supports your inner peace, as the feelings will naturally pass.

The program is done via the Sutra platform. To register and hear about group starts, contact harriet@harrietfagerholm.com.

Disclosure (This section applies to all programs on Sutra)

The Joy of Being You and Purifying Grief programs require personal responsibility and leadership. The program is not therapy or mental health treatment, but it can have a therapeutic impact. It is not coaching toward a specific goal, but personal goals and visions may arise during the process. Every participant understands and agrees that they take full responsibility for their own physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing during the program.

The program is not intended to replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified health provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition.

Participants register for the programs on the Sutra platform and become Sutra members upon registration. Sutra has its own Privacy Policy, which all participants must read before registering. We do not collect data about participants outside the Sutra platform, and personal texts are shared in a private, safe setting.

Testimonials

  • Tuula Saarela, Integral Therapist

    “This is the best course I have ever attended. Authentic, elegant, and powerful. Harriet facilitates the process of healing so that you can open to your own truth, feelings, memories, and insights. You can proceed at your own pace, with a beautiful balance between inner exploration and sharing with a partner or witness. Harriet holds the space for you to finally recognize your pain and sorrow, find relief, and pass through the portal of grief and shame. In her authentic presence, you can trust that the transformation to your deeper truth will unfold. Whatever you are ready to deal with will show up, and you can safely explore it, release it, and find freedom for yourself and those close to you.”

  • Heather A. Scott, Author, Coach, Educator

    “Before participating in this program, I wasn’t even aware of how I felt about grief. I didn’t realize how afraid I was to feel it. I discovered that I thought it might crush or destroy me if I faced it. Once I began to meet my grief and journal and meditate with my partner in the group, I noticed that, as I embraced my deep grief, my capacity for joy expanded. The range of my emotions had more space when I welcomed my grief, when I gave it space and time, and truly felt it. I am so grateful I took this program. It was surprising and valuable—a gift I gave myself. Thank you, Harriet, for who you are as a caring and talented facilitator and for creating this.”

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This program is under development.

Grow into a Wise Transformational Leader - Mentoring Program

Are you called to be a leader in this time of transition? Are you a new, sacred feminine leader? This is especially for you!

The mentoring program focuses on the inner transformation a leader needs to go through in order to be able to guide others in creating a conscious culture. A conscious culture fosters authenticity, purpose- and values-driven actions, creativity and co-creation. The culture is operating as much as possible according to natural laws and principles in an organic way through inner listening and sensing the direction from the here and now.

After the completion of the mentoring program, the leader can invite other team members into a shared process with the Joy of Being You program for creating deeper connections and a strong foundation for a conscious culture.

The transformational leader in action:

  • Works from a place of self-awareness, integrity, and responsibility for the whole and all of life

  • Keeps focus on the vision, inspiring everyone to grow and expand in alignment with the vision and purpose, while being able to make adjustments when needed

  • Masters emotional reactions and understands their dynamics in group settings

  • Creates the optimal environment for human creativity and flourishing

  • Understands the creative dynamics between feminine and masculine principles in individuals and groups (content/structure)

  • Guides, inspires, and shares wisdom gained from personal experiences and reflections

  • Knows how to facilitate deeper collaboration and co-creation by listening to the energy field

  • Possesses a deep inner knowing of the creative organic unfolding of life and evolution

Contact me for mentoring programs (3 months, 6 months or 12 months) that will support you in the most profound way according to your needs.

Priestess Coaching/Mentoring (5 sessions, 2 hours each)

"My intuition led me to see Harriet, and after the first meeting, it was clear she was the kind of person I had been missing: a female mentor. I wasn’t sure what would happen in the meetings, but I had no hesitation in letting the process unfold. I trusted Harriet and her spiritual capabilities from the beginning.
Harriet guided me to visit my inner realms. She used tools such as mirroring, movement, visualization, drawing, and breathing to explore my inner power and vision. Her peaceful presence and encouragement helped me explore my innermost wishes. I regularly returned to my tree of life and the radiating light inside. I was strengthening the power of the Priestess in me, while diminishing my attachment to ego. I felt, with my whole body, that I was on the right track. Each session ended with bubbly laughter, elevated joy, and a deep feeling of freedom.
We met at the right time and place. I’m grateful for the wisdom that guided our co-creation, and thankful to Harriet for facilitating the clarification of my purpose!”

Testimonial August 2017

Course in Relational Dynamics

I offer two-day courses on relational dynamics, where we explore the foundational principle that relationships are the constitution of all life. When I understand my own ways of being in relationships, I can begin to invite change and transformation. We explore the power of love, truthful expression, listening and mirroring each other, and the emotions that run the show—often unconsciously.