I am Kalina, a writer and a creative coach based in Dubai. I have an academic background in psychology, philosophy, and counselling skills. I started Aphrodite's Kitchen to give women access to worldwide philosophies and mythologies that can transform identity, relationships, and the direction of their lives. I believe this is especially needed today, as the polarising influence of online and social narratives has created limiting and reductive beliefs about what it means to be a woman.
I offer a two-step platform:
Step 1: Substack Content Library
For those interested in philosophies and mythologies, both ancient and indigenous, and how they can be applied to self-guided exploration and development.
On Substack, I post research-based mythological and philosophical perspectives on the self using a significantly diverse, worldwide lens. I then see how these ideas can be applied to women today, and offer creative tools for self-guided exploration. Ancient knowledge is constantly interpreted and reinterpreted, generating misinformation about what these traditions actually teach. That is why Aphrodite's Kitchen is research-based, drawing directly from primary sources across worldwide ancient beliefs.
Step 2: 1:1 Sessions
For those seeking in-depth and intense work on identity and relationships, who want to transform the way they see themselves and the way they relate to others.
I use writing and drawing exercises, philosophical lessons, reflective conversations, and somatic and meditative techniques to guide you in exploring your identity and relationships. Together, we begin by identifying your core self, goals, and needs. Then, we work on understanding your subconscious narrative and the beliefs you hold about yourself as a woman, including those that feel limiting, and learn how to work with them to start transforming your relationships and self. We develop your mind-body connection so you understand how you experience emotions and how you exist in social scenarios, so that your core self shapes the direction of your life. We use philosophy and mythology to build knowledge that sustains beyond our sessions, so this change can be permanent.
Session info:
Mode: Online via Zoom
Length: 60 minutes
Price: 120 USD /h
The first consultation is free of charge to make sure that my approach aligns with your expectations.