Baroque & Beautiful: The Shame I Carried – and the Beauty It Formed with Crissy Medina of Medina Fine Pearls | Episode 173 episode artwork

EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 46 MIN

Baroque & Beautiful: The Shame I Carried – and the Beauty It Formed with Crissy Medina of Medina Fine Pearls | Episode 173

from Living an Intentional Life Podcast · host Ashley Strong Smith

Send us Fan MailOn this episode of the Living an Intentional Life Podcast, I sit down with Crissy Medina of Medina Fine Pearls for a heartfelt conversation about transforming shame into strength, wisdom, and beauty. Together, we explore how the experiences that weigh us down can also become the source of our most profound growth — when approached with intentionality, self-compassion, and reflection.We dive into:How shame can influence our patterns and decisions without controlling our livesPractices for turning difficult emotions into intentional growth and self-awarenessThe power of acknowledging your past while intentionally designing a life rooted in alignment, self-love, and purposeThis episode is for anyone ready to release the weight of shame, embrace their authentic story, and cultivate a life of clarity, intention, and empowered beauty.About Crissy : I’m Crissy Medina—teacher, traveler, sound therapist, proud mother, and founder of Medina Fine Pearls. My love for pearls began while living by the ocean on Boracay Island, where I became fascinated with how these living organisms transform a tiny irritant into something luminous, imperfect, and uniquely valuable. That same philosophy guides both my life and my brand: just as a pearl forms layer by delicate layer, our challenges and experiences shape us into who we are—resilient, radiant, and truly one of a kind.Connect with Crissy : Website Instagram More from the Podcast : Sign up for JANUARY 2026 WORKSHOPS PURCHASE YOUR "Fall in love with yourself + your life : 2026 Planner!" FREE DOWNLOADABLE GUIDE - Creating a Heart-Centered Foundation Follow on INSTAGRAMWork 1:1 with Ashley : Book an Intentional Living Connection CallMusic by : Tristen Whaley / @t_whales / [email protected] / Spotify

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