In this episode, I’m sitting down with Jakob Gricar , a mentor who guides women into deep alignment with their soul’s truth using somatics, parts work, and embodiment. This conversation takes us on a real, raw journey—through chronic illness, anxiety, spiritual seeking, and deep healing in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

We talk about the beauty and the shadow sides of spiritual retreats, what it means to truly come home to yourself, and how performing for love or belonging slowly erodes your soul. Jakob shares what it looks like to move from trying to be “good” or “spiritual” into being real, embodied, and fully alive.

If you’ve ever felt like you were living a life that didn’t quite fit—or like you were checking all the right boxes but still felt lost—this one’s for you. It’s honest, soulful, and a reminder that healing ...