About this episode

Michael B. Beckwith interviews Deborah Santana about her journey of personal transformation and empowerment after leaving a long marriage.

Today, Michael speaks with Deborah Santana . Deborah is an author, activist, philanthropist, and spiritual seeker whose life journey bridges music, service, and deep personal transformation. In her memoir, Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom , she shares the path of leaving a 34-year marriage to music legend Carlos Santana, reclaiming her authentic self, and walking through life's challenges with courage, faith, and spiritual practice. Through her foundation, Do A Little, whose name is based on the Bishop Desmond Tutu's aphorism, "Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world," Deborah supports women, girls, and communities through education, healing, and empowerment. Conversation Highlights Include : -What it means to "love the fire," and how life's challenges can become a doorway into real spiritual growth and transformation. -The moment of choosing yourself, and what it takes to step into a more authentic and purpose-aligned life. -How a lifelong spiritual foundation and meditation practice can anchor you through major life transitions. -Recognizing when you've outgrown certain relationships or roles…

People in this episode

Host: Michael B. Beckwith

Guest: Deborah Santana

Topics covered

• personal transformation
• spiritual growth
• authenticity
• self-discovery
• empowerment
• meditation
• relationships

Keywords

• personal growth
• spirituality
• self-empowerment
• meditation
• life transitions
• authentic self
• fear
• relationships

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Do A Little

Books & works: Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom

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