LIVING AS A PORTAL OF PRESENCE; Pt 2: Embracing the Inner Shift

About this episode

The episode explores the transformative journey of surrender and healing through Brenda Heldoorn's personal experience with a suicide attempt.

What if our total collapse could pivot us to our most radiant becoming? In this vulnerable, luminous continuation of Brenda Heldoorn's conversation with Colleen, we explore what it truly means to surrender—not as defeat, but as a threshold where rock bottom becomes sacred ground. Brenda shares her lived experience of a suicide attempt that became a catalyst for profound awakening—a moment that could have ended everything, but instead began the real journey home. Together we move through the terrain of unraveling false beliefs, and the mysterious grace that meets us in non-resistance. Brenda’s story reminds us that staying present through the pain in our most broken moments can lead to a realization of our wholeness. For supportive bonus content, journaling prompts, and songs that support this kind of inner work, visit Songrise.live . You’ll find resources for opening, awakening and thriving--including a complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Content Note: This conversation touches on a suicide attempt and the journey of profound healing that followed. It is shared with gentleness—to bring…

People in this episode

Host: Colleen Akiko

Guest: Brenda Heldoorn

Topics covered

• surrender
• healing
• mental health
• awakening
• presence
• suicide prevention

Keywords

• surrender
• healing
• suicide attempt
• awakening
• presence
• mental health
• false beliefs

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