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Language · Life · Integration

About Monika

From the Boardroom to the Monastery

Hello, and welcome. I'm Monika and I'm so glad you've found your way here.

My journey has taken me through different countries, cultures and ways of living – from years spent in the UK and working in the corporate world to travelling across several continents and spending time in a small monastery in Nepal.

Along the way, I discovered that some of life's most meaningful lessons come not from knowing more, but from learning to listen more deeply—to ourselves, to others and to the world around us.

The Journey to Finding Home

Motherhood brought another profound shift. It invited me to reconsider my priorities, explore familiar patterns and become more attentive to my own sensitivity, needs and natural rhythms.

Over time, this exploration grew into a deeper interest in mindfulness, psychology, embodied awareness and the integration of meaningful experiences.

I began to understand that coming home to ourselves is not necessarily about becoming someone different. Sometimes, it is about reconnecting with what has been there all along.

Well & Rooted

English has been an important part of my life for many years—a language of expression, connection and belonging. But my journey has gradually grown beyond language alone.

I created Well & Rooted to bring together three areas that have shaped my life: language, personal exploration and integration.

Whether we are finding greater ease in English, reflecting on everyday choices or making sense of a significant experience, my intention is the same: to offer a grounded, respectful space where you can explore what matters to you, at your own pace.

For me, being rooted is not about standing still. It is about finding a sense of connection within ourselves from which we can continue to learn, grow and meet life as it unfolds.

The Foundations

For those who value the details of the journey:

  • Language Mastery: Certificate in Advanced English (C2 Level, Grade A) – the highest level of proficiency.

  • Professional Background: 8 years in international HR & People Development (EMEA Management level).

  • Education: Master's Degree in Management of Education; Bachelor's Degree in HR Management.

  • Specialised Training: 200-hour Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Support*; Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Certified.

  • Cultural Immersion: 7+ years living in the UK and 1 year in Germany; traveller of 30+ countries.

*Completion of my 200-hour training in psychedelic-assisted support does not qualify or license me to practise psychedelic-assisted therapy, psychotherapy, psychology, psychiatry, or medicine.