Overwhelmed?!
29 September 2026
16:00 - 17:30
Speakers' Corner
This event will be in Dutch.
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For anyone who sometimes feels like thereās just too much going on
Between lectures, deadlines, group projects, part-time jobs, and a phone that never stops demanding your attention, itās easy to feel overwhelmed. Thereās always something to do, somewhere to be, or someone trying to reach you. But what happens when it all becomes too much? When does staying engaged turn into mental overload?
On Tuesday, September 29, author and speaker Brankele Frank will join us at The Lighthouse. Nina Radjiman, a fourth-year Communication student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences, will talk to her about Het Grote Ontprikkelboek and what itās like to study in a world thatās always āonā.
What can you expect?
- A better understanding of how constant stimulation affects your mind and body
- Tips for recognising the signs that you're reaching your limit
- Space to reflect on studying in a fast-paced, always-connected environment
- Practical strategies for slowing down, recharging, and finding balance
Join us, listen in, ask questions, and discover what helps you recharge!
Please note that this event will be in Dutch.
New date
This event has been rescheduled from October 13 to September 29. We hope to see you on the 29th!
Registration
Free entry for students, staff, and anyone interested, as always. Please register in advance:
Brankele Frank
Brankele Frank (1987) is a neurobiologist, author, and sought-after speaker. She studied in Amsterdam, London, and Paris, worked as a lecturer, and spent several years in the corporate world. Following a burnout, she immersed herself in the neurobiology of stress and recovery. In 2023, she published the bestselling book Over de kop (Burned Out), in which she explainsāin an accessible yet engaging wayāwhat happens in the brain during a burnout. In April 2026, her latest book, Het Grote Ontprikkelboek, was released, exploring how we can slow down, reset, and recover in a world of constant stimulation.
Photo: Ā© Veerle Haan
Nina Radjiman
Hi! My name is Nina, Iām 22 years old and a fourth-year Communication student at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Iām so grateful that Brankele Frank is visiting our university for an interview, especially in my final year! With my passion for self-love, personal growth and opening up conversations about mental well-being, this interview couldnāt have come at a better time.
Iām creative, curious and get a lot of energy from travelling, spending time with family, animals, making music, reading and writing. Iām especially fascinated by peopleās stories and everything that goes on in our minds. Iām really looking forward to talking to Brankele about Het Grote Ontprikkelboek.
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