When Everything Burns Down, You Get to Start Over

About this episode

John Kim reflects on his life experiences and the transformative power of loss and reinvention.

In this deeply personal episode, John Kim revisits his story with fresh eyes and new perspective. From divorce and failed screenwriting dreams to becoming a therapist, building a life in Los Angeles, and then losing it all in a fire, he reflects on the defining “act breaks” that reshaped his identity. Now rebuilding in Costa Rica, John explores what it means to live without a blueprint and to design a life rooted in presence, courage, and truth. Key Points Covered • The difference between a life “chapter” and an “act break” • Losing his home in a fire and how it forced radical change • Letting go of a screenwriting dream and finding purpose as a therapist • Building the “Angry Therapist” platform through authenticity • How loss stripped away excuses and created space for reinvention • Redefining life, success, and home while rebuilding in Costa Rica If this story resonated with you, make sure to subscribe for more conversations on growth, relationships, and rebuilding your life. Mentions: John’s book publishing company: Soulprint https://www.soulprintmedia.co 🎙️ More about John: 📘 Pre order my new book, Love Hard On Purpose. Toss the blueprints. Build something honest…

People in this episode

Host: John Kim

Topics covered

• personal growth
• identity
• reinvention
• loss
• authenticity
• therapy

Keywords

• divorce
• screenwriting
• fire
• therapy
• authenticity
• reinvention
• life design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Soulprint

Books & works: Love Hard On Purpose, Sh*t Your Therapist Would Never Tell You, Break Up. On Purpose

Places: Costa Rica, Los Angeles

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