From Darkness to Light: Healing, Sobriety, and Empowering Women
05/29/24 • 43 min
In this episode of Undimmed, host Cecily Mak is joined by Christine Gutierrez, a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and expert in self-worth. Christine, the author of "I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself and Coming Back Home to Soul," shares her personal journey from childhood spirituality to confronting her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships.
As Christine opens up about her teenage and early adult years, she discusses the duality of striving for success while simultaneously engaging in self-destructive behaviors. Her candid account of reaching a turning point, acknowledging her problem with alcohol, and seeking help through AA and other support systems is both inspiring and relatable.
Cecily and Christine explore the significance of community in healing, the challenges of changing social dynamics, and the importance of maintaining integrity and alignment with one's true self. Christine's journey to sobriety and her commitment to empowering women through her work in the Diosa community is a testament to the transformative power of living undimmed.
Tune in to hear Christine's powerful story of resilience, spiritual awakening, and the ongoing pursuit of a life of clarity and purpose.
Connect with Christine:
Instagram: @cosmicchristine
Website: christineg.tv
Book: I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself & Coming Back Home to SoulAffirmation Deck: Wisdom del Alma
Please remember to rate, subscribe, review, and share the Undimmed podcast to help this content reach more humans in need of support or inspiration. You can also follow Cecily's @clearlifejourney on Instagram, subscribe to her Substack, or learn more via her website.
Credits:
Host: Cecily Mak
Producer: Joanne Elgart Jennings
Composer / Sound Alchemist: Laura Inserra
Audio Engineer: Mateo Schimpf
Social Media & Marketing: Megan Belden
In this episode of Undimmed, host Cecily Mak is joined by Christine Gutierrez, a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, and expert in self-worth. Christine, the author of "I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself and Coming Back Home to Soul," shares her personal journey from childhood spirituality to confronting her struggles with alcohol and toxic relationships.
As Christine opens up about her teenage and early adult years, she discusses the duality of striving for success while simultaneously engaging in self-destructive behaviors. Her candid account of reaching a turning point, acknowledging her problem with alcohol, and seeking help through AA and other support systems is both inspiring and relatable.
Cecily and Christine explore the significance of community in healing, the challenges of changing social dynamics, and the importance of maintaining integrity and alignment with one's true self. Christine's journey to sobriety and her commitment to empowering women through her work in the Diosa community is a testament to the transformative power of living undimmed.
Tune in to hear Christine's powerful story of resilience, spiritual awakening, and the ongoing pursuit of a life of clarity and purpose.
Connect with Christine:
Instagram: @cosmicchristine
Website: christineg.tv
Book: I Am Diosa: A Journey to Healing Deep, Loving Yourself & Coming Back Home to SoulAffirmation Deck: Wisdom del Alma
Please remember to rate, subscribe, review, and share the Undimmed podcast to help this content reach more humans in need of support or inspiration. You can also follow Cecily's @clearlifejourney on Instagram, subscribe to her Substack, or learn more via her website.
Credits:
Host: Cecily Mak
Producer: Joanne Elgart Jennings
Composer / Sound Alchemist: Laura Inserra
Audio Engineer: Mateo Schimpf
Social Media & Marketing: Megan Belden
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Making Room for Mindful Consumption with Dan Harris
This week’s episode of Undimmed features a candid conversation with Dan Harris, former ABC News anchor and creator of the Ten Percent Happier meditation app, podcast, and book. Dan shares his personal journey with cocaine use, sparked by his experiences in war zones and his quest for adrenaline, leading to a panic attack on live television. His path to recovery involved therapy, quitting cocaine, and eventually discovering meditation, which transformed his relationship with his own mind.
Cecily and Dan delve into the complexities of substance use, including the nuanced differences between various substances like alcohol, cocaine, and MDMA, as well as the societal and personal implications of their use. They also explore mindfulness and meditation as powerful tools for understanding and changing one's relationship to substances and emphasize the importance of self-awareness in overcoming addictive behaviors.
Follow Dan: @danharris
Website: https://www.danharris.com/
Podcast: https://www.tenpercent.com/podcast
Books: https://www.tenpercent.com/dan-harris-books
Please remember to rate, subscribe, review, and share the Undimmed podcast to help this content reach more humans in need of support or inspiration. You can also follow Cecily's @clearlifejourney on Instagram, subscribe to her Substack, or learn more via her website.
Credits:
Host: Cecily Mak
Producer: Joanne Elgart Jennings
Composer / Sound Alchemist: Laura Inserra
Audio Engineer: Mateo Schimpf
Social Media & Marketing: Megan Belden
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Kamelle Mills, a renowned fitness instructor, performer and confidence coach, joins Cecily for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about resilience, faith, and overcoming life's darkest moments.
In this episode, Kamelle recounts pivotal moments that sparked his transformation from battling alcoholism, eating disorders, and societal expectations to living a vibrant and authentic life he calls 'Living in Fuchsia.'
Along the way, we hear about his early life in Huntsville, Texas, the profound impact of his mother’s affirmations, and the pressures of performing multiple roles, including playing football and hiding his LGBTQ identity.
Whether you're on your own clear life journey or seeking inspiration to make positive changes, Kamelle's story is a testament to the power of resilience, self-love, and the endless possibilities that come with living an undimmed life.
Connect with Kamelle on Instagram and TikTok at @kamellemills and @enbeyes.
Please remember to rate, subscribe, review, and share the Undimmed podcast to help this content reach more humans in need of support or inspiration. You can also follow Cecily's @clearlifejourney on Instagram, subscribe to her Substack, or learn more via her website.
Credits:
Host: Cecily Mak
Producer: Joanne Elgart Jennings
Composer / Sound Alchemist: Laura Inserra
Audio Engineer: Mateo Schimpf
Social Media & Marketing: Megan Belden
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