The Essentials in 12 Weeks
Every Wednesday morning from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., online
First session: Wednesday, October 28 · Registration closes on Friday, October 23
This is the first edition, a pilot.
That's the benefit for you
- We keep the group small
That leaves plenty of room for your questions
- Dual Supervision
Joke live on Wednesdays, Jessica in your inbox every week,
and both are in your WhatsApp group.
- Pilot price of €880
Instead of €1,221.
- Your experience helps shape the process
We listen and make adjustments where the group needs them.
Do you recognize this?
You're worrying and can't relax.
You react more sharply than you'd like toward your partner, children, or coworkers.
You know what you want, but you can't seem to make it happen.
In twelve weeks, you’ll learn to release tension from your body, let go of old patterns, and allow your relationships to settle down and flow. With a facilitator who knows you and a group that supports you.
Here's what your week looks like
- At your convenience:
You'll watch the assigned portion of Marina's video course, which takes an average of one and a half to two hours per week.
- Every week in your inbox
Reflection Questions and Materials by Jessica
- Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Live online session with Joke and the group. You’ll apply the connection processes** Come on over and ask your questions.
**Step-by-step plans to help you reprogram your subconscious mind: stress, triggers, beliefs, and patterns.
- During the week
You’ll come with your buddy group of 3 or 4 people to work on the reflection questions and assignments, share your thoughts, and integrate what you’ve learned.
- Friday and/or Saturday morning, if you'd like
A hands-on session via Zoom where you can ask questions and get started with the materials, with an experienced facilitator on hand.
Plan on spending about five hours a week for twelve weeks. You'll start the week before October 28.
The trajectory
October 28 through January 27
- 12 live sessions on Wednesday mornings with Joke
- The complete "The Core of Marina" video course (26 hours), in weekly installments
- A guided email from Jessica every week
- A buddy group of 3 or 4 people
- A WhatsApp group with Joke and Jessica
- Preliminary introductory meeting and final follow-up meeting with Joke
After that, until April 30, 2027
- The Complete Video Course: "The Core"
- Three online meetings: November 12 with Jessica, January 26, and March 23 with Marina. Recordings are available for viewing.
- Open practice sessions on Friday and Saturday mornings, in pairs with an experienced instructor present
- Take part in the Mindset Challenge as a warm-up beforehand
Who's standing next to you?
Marina, the founder of Live The Connection, In the video lessons, she sets the stage, introduces the connection processes, and demonstrates them. You'll meet her live during the online meetings.
Joke is your dedicated counselor. She leads the session every Wednesday morning, knows your story, and provides ongoing support, from the initial intake interview to the final follow-up session.
Jessica She's there for you. She's present at the start and during several practical sessions, sends you a weekly email with reflection questions and materials, and reads along with Joke in your WhatsApp group.
- Deep Stress Relief: Addressing Stress and Patterns
- Understanding loss of control and overcoming trauma
- Reprogramming Beliefs
- Restoring cooperation between feeling and mind
- Getting your relationships flowing and clarifying
- Ongoing support through the community and practice groups
About The Core
Watch Marina De Kern explain. You’ll cover the same material in this twelve-week program, with a mentor by your side.
Weekly Schedule:
All sessions are on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Weeks 1–3: Bring calm to your body and transform your mindset
You'll learn how to release tension in just a few minutes, discover how your body signals where stress is located, and internalize new beliefs about yourself.
Live online sessions:
- October 28
- November 4
- November 11
Weeks 4–6: Letting Go of Old Habits and Patterns
You go to where a pattern once began and release the emotional burden there—gently and without reliving it. You also establish a desired pattern.
Live online sessions:
- November 18
- November 25
- December 2
Weeks 7–9: Clarifying Your Relationships and Letting Them Flow
You take the stress out of your important relationships, thereby changing the dynamics.
Live online sessions:
- December 9
- December 16
Christmas Break: No sessions. Open practice sessions will still take place. - January 6
Weeks 10–12: Moving Forward on Your Own
You’ll rewrite your beliefs for each area of life, thereby laying a strong and healthy foundation on which to build the rest of your life. And you’ll know which connection process to use and when.
Live online sessions:
- January 13
- January 20
- January 27
After the 12 weeks:
up to April 30, 2027 still have access to:
- The online video course from De Kern
Over 26 hours of video lessons, theory, and demonstrations by Marina Riemslagh. Watch all the modules and techniques at your own pace and review them whenever you want.
- Online meetings
Three two-hour online meetings (Nov. 12, Jan. 26, and March 23) during which we’ll answer questions and delve deeper into the content. You can watch all previous recordings.
- Online practice sessions via Zoom
On Friday and Saturday mornings, you’ll work in pairs to apply connection processes. Experienced LTC facilitators and teachers will be on hand in the background to answer questions and provide support.
Sign up and join us
You can register through Friday, October 23.
The Essentials in 12 Weeks
One-time payment
€
880
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12 weekly live online sessions
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6 months of access to everything
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One-on-one conversations with Joke
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Includes the Mindset Challenge
The Essentials in 12 Weeks
Pay in 4 installments
€
220
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12 weekly live online sessions
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6 months of access to everything
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One-on-one conversations with Joke
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Includes the Mindset Challenge
Have you been following De Kern, and would you like to join in?
Send an email to welkom@livetheconnection.com, and we'll send you your quote.
Still in doubt?
Join us for an online information session. Joke and Jessica will explain the process and answer your questions.
Recording of the previous information session
Did you miss the information session on September 30?
Take your time to watch it again below.
Participants with these problems experience great progress:
From searching for peace to finding it in my relationship with myself, my children, my parents, and my work
What matters to me is scientific evidence, answers, and integration
Support, insights, and saying “yes” to myself and to life
- Peak
- Stress and Being Easily Irritated
- Sleeping badly
- Little energy
- Procrastination
- Low self-confidence
- Being afraid of rejection
- Irritation over the behavior of others
- Family Problems
Why This Works
Trauma and stress prevent the left and right hemispheres of your brain from communicating properly with each other.
Once there is stress in your brain, you no longer have access to your problem-solving abilities, your mind and feelings can no longer work together, and most of the time you simply become blocked.
Through the “connection processes”** With Live The Connection, you'll learn to be purposeful reconnect your brain hemispheres to resolve stress.
**Step-by-step plans to help you reprogram your subconscious mind: stress, triggers, beliefs, and patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
This 12-week program takes place entirely online via Zoom. You’ll learn the theory through the online video course and meet with Joke and your fellow students weekly in a live online session via Zoom.
We strongly recommend attending in person to take advantage of the interaction and guidance throughout the process. If you’re ever unable to attend, the weekly email and your buddy group will ensure that you stay connected without any trouble.
Plan on 2 hours for the live session on Wednesday morning, about 2 hours for the weekly buddy session, and 1 to 1.5 hours to watch and apply the video lessons.
Instead of four consecutive intensive days, this program spreads out the material and its integration over 12 weeks. This gives you time between sessions to practice in your own daily life, supported by a consistent group and weekly follow-ups.
No, it's very approachable. All you need is a computer, tablet or smartphone with an Internet connection. The live sessions take place via Zoom, which is easy to use.
You retain access through April 30, 2027 Access to the complete online video course from De Kern (over 25 hours of video content, theory, and demonstrations by Marina Riemslagh), including all worksheets and documents. Even after the 12 weeks of guidance are over, you can continue to review all the modules and recordings at your own pace and repeat them whenever you want.
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