How to live after almost dying: Stina embarks on a journey to know herself after a near fatal illness
Episode notes
We might think that surviving a near-fatal illness is what finally makes us brave, that facing death head-on will hand us the courage to be exactly who we are. But courage does not arrive all at once just because we have earned it the hard way, it settles in slowly, and it runs straight into every old habit we built long before the diagnosis, in the identities we split off and kept separate just to feel acceptable, and in the parts of ourselves we still hesitate to show. In this episode, we sit with 'Stina', a woman who survived sepsis and a surgery she was not sure she would wake up from, and who came out the other side certain she wanted to live more authentically, only to find that the harder work was still figuring out what authenticity actually asked of her. Shagun is joined by fellow coach Helen Rigby, who has her own story of surviving a life-threatening diagnosis, to explore the persona we build to get by in the world, the parts of ourselves we quietly abandon in order to belong, and the difference between the wishes we cling to and the hope that remains even after we let them go.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:50 Helen's journey: Surviving stage 4 cancer and finding herself in the aftermath
- 12:34 Coaching session with Stina: Near fatal illness and the decision to live authentically
- 31:30 Coaching session breakdown: Embracing a new vision, accepting human-ness, and staying clear of Ego's traps
ABOUT THE HOST:
Shagun Chopra is an individuation coach, speaker, and educator. Her unique approach combines Jungian depth psychology with ancient Vedic wisdom to create the ultimate personal transformation. She supports professionals, entrepreneurs, and creatives in bringing their wildest dreams to life and leapfrogging their career, business, and relationships. To learn more, visit shagunchopra.com
ABOUT THE GUEST:
Helen Rigby is a Master Jungian Life Coach, writer and speaker. Inspired by her own journey through life’s unexpected plot twists, she helps women rewrite their stories, unlock their potential, and create a meaningful next chapter. She can be found at www.helensrigby.com
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