What if the most profound losses of your life were actually the catalyst for your greatest becoming? This episode of the SageFull Living podcast welcomes Tammy Martinez for a deeply moving conversation about her incredible journey from the high-pressure world of corporate advertising to a life of soul-aligned purpose in Bali. Tammy shares the raw and honest story of how the grief from losing both of her parents shattered her world, leading her down a path of deep unraveling and, ultimately, divine remembrance.
Tammy’s path from burnout and personal tragedy to her first spiritual awakenings through yoga teacher training. She speaks candidly about the tools that helped her navigate immense grief, including breathwork, and the synchronicities like the recurring symbol of butterflies that guided her toward her destiny. This conversation is a powerful exploration of turning pain into purpose, listening to the universe's call, and having the courage to take a leap of blind faith.
This isn't just a story; it's a transmission of resilience and a roadmap for anyone experiencing a "dark night of the soul." Tammy’s journey from being medicated and lost to creating a sanctuary for others to heal is a testament to the power of post-traumatic growth. By the end of this episode, you will feel inspired to look at your own challenges not as setbacks, but as sacred invitations to remember who you truly are and build a life aligned with your soul.
Guest Bio:
Tammy Martinez is a spiritual entrepreneur and the Co-Owner of The Ark Ubud Bali, a sanctuary for soul remembrance and community. Her journey began in advertising, working for global agencies before a series of profound personal losses initiated a deep spiritual unraveling. The passing of her mother and father catalyzed her search for healing, leading her to discover yoga and become a certified breathwork facilitator. Guided by intuition and divine timing, she moved to Bali and co-created The Ark, transforming her own heartbreak into a liberation and a mission to help others heal. Tammy’s work is rooted in the wisdom of lived experience, and she is devoted to guiding others back to their own inner truth, love, and freedom.
Timestamps:
00:02:07 Tammy’s Background: From Advertising Burnout to a Spiritual Path
00:06:45 The Impact of Her Mother's Cancer Journey
00:08:00 A Vision to Create a True Healing Center
00:12:22 Tools for Navigating Grief: Breath, Essential Oils & Music
00:18:51 The Call to Bali & The Butterfly Symbolism
00:27:41 Discovering Breathwork as a Powerful Healing Modality
00:35:25 How The Bali Retreat Center Miraculously Found Her
00:40:33 Overcoming Dependence on Medication to Cope with Grief
00:49:44 The Power of Community & Balinese Culture
01:06:06 Shifting from Post-Traumatic Stress to Post-Traumatic Growth
Instagram: @letitflowbali
Business: The Ark Ubud Bali
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