Awakened by the Forest: A Journey from Brokeness to Wholeness with Cristiano Colla

Send us Fan MailWhat if the feeling of being “broken” is actually a map back to yourself? We sit down with Cristiano Colla to trace a raw, human journey from loneliness and post-breakup spirals to a 12-day ayahuasca retreat in the Peruvian jungle—and, more importantly, the quiet months of integration that followed. The result isn’t a tidy cure; it’s a grounded way of living where pain is acknowledged, the body leads, and purpose unfolds without force. He describes shifting from mental analysis to somatic healing, recognizing that “brokenness” was a set of fragmented parts asking to be seen. We explore how inner child work—meeting the boy on the lower bunk with tenderness—softens old defenses and restores joy. On my side, I share how prayer, scripture, and dreams guided forgiveness and humility in concrete ways—making amends where my heart was stuck and releasing records of wrongs. Together we unpack a deceptively simple practice that anchors surrender: daily reflection on death. If you’re curious about the different modalities of healing your trauma, this conversation offers practical steps and honest reflection. Subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to tell us: what practice brings you back to center?To connect with Cristiano or purchase his book Awakened by the Forest, visit his Instagram @cristiano.colla or visit his Substack account at: https://cristianocolla.substack.comSupport the showTo download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com