Rediscovering Myself Through Depth and Connection
Episode Description:In this episode, I invite you to join me on a deeply personal journey of transformation, vulnerability, and connection. When the structures of my life seemed to collapse, I was called to open in ways I never thought possible. This experience became a progression—starting with discovering length and width within myself and ultimately leading to profound depth.
Through this lens, I share how loss became an opening, not only for my true self to emerge but also for a remarkable community to hold space for me. These reflections explore the courage to trust, the safety of surrender, and the stillness waiting beneath life’s chaos.
Episode Chapters:
Setting the Theme: DeeperAs the new year begins, I reflect on the word Deeper as a guiding theme—not just for the year ahead but for the life-altering journey I’ve experienced. I introduce the key ideas of opening and creating space for courage, trust, and depth to emerge.
Length: The Horizon WithinThis chapter explores the metaphor of standing at the edge of the sea, where opening ourselves reveals an expanse within. As we gaze outward, we begin to notice the vast ocean inside our hearts—a space filled with possibilities.
Width: Trusting the Inner OceanWith courage, I learned to float, trusting the waves to hold me. This chapter reflects on the process of letting go, allowing trust to take root and offering a foundation for surrender.
Depth: Sinking Below the SurfaceIn this pivotal chapter, I explore what it means to surrender fully—to sink below the turbulence of life’s surface chaos and find stillness. Drawing on Jon Kabat-Zinn’s insights, I share how just beneath the surface, profound quiet awaits.
The Letter from LoveAt the heart of this episode is a Letter from Love, written in response to a devastating moment in my life. This letter speaks to the losses I endured, including personal bankruptcy and the dissolution of dreams, while celebrating the resilience I discovered. It also honors the incredible community that showed up for me in ways I could never have anticipated.
The PAST FrameworkAs I close the episode, I offer the PAST framework—a simple yet powerful tool to navigate overwhelm with compassion:
Pause: Create space to breathe and interrupt reactivity.
Acknowledge: Name what you’re feeling without judgment.
Soften: Bring kindness to yourself in the moment.
Tend: Take one small nurturing action to support your well-being.
Final ReflectionsThe episode concludes with a reminder that depth isn’t about achieving perfection or reaching a destination. It’s about inhabiting the present moment fully, trusting ourselves, and embracing the light we uncover even in life’s darkest corners.
Listen now to explore how loss can create space for connection, authenticity, and the rediscovery of self.
