EPISODE · Dec 14, 2023 · 1H 7M
Coming Home to Myself: Lessons from a Year and 9 Months of Abstaining from Sex | Ep 33
from It's Not What You Think with Celinne Da Costa · host Celinne Da Costa
In this profoundly personal solo episode, I open up to share the story behind my decision to abstain from romantic intimacy with men for 1 year and 9 months. This was not a decision I made lightly. After a painful breakup and a serious health scare in early 2022, I realized drastic change was needed if I wanted to rewrite my love story and manifest the love I truly desired to experience in my life. During what I can only describe as a mixture of a dark night of the soul and one of the most difficult and significant turning chapters of my story, I did the deepest inner work of my life— exploring and resolving my conditioning around men, relationships, the mother/father wound, and fear of intimacy dating back to childhood and even my ancestry. I excavated unconscious patterns and rewrote disempowering stories that no longer served the woman I was becoming and the vision that I have for myself when it comes to creating a life full of love and harmony – including in my romantic relationships. It was a challenging yet incredibly clarifying commitment to myself that grew me in ways that, two years later, I don’t even recognize myself as a woman (for the better!). I cherish the relationship that I’ve built with myself, the love that I am practicing towards myself, and the woman that I’ve become – not to mention, the external reflections of the love I’ve cultivated in my heart, which I am experiencing every day. Are you ready to drastically transform your life and business? Join me in a 1:1 private coaching container. Our work together is a transformational journey combining the inner work (i.e. personal growth and identity shifts) with practical super actions to turn your visions into reality. Apply here. EPISODE INSIGHTS: ▪️How abstinence gave me space to reconnect with my Soul ▪️Learning to deeply enjoy my own company ▪️Dialing in my “energetic hygiene” and strengthening my energy body ▪️How self-love rippled out to amplify my purpose and grow my business ▪️Why healing the past frees you to consciously design the future ▪️How changing my inner reality around love reshaped my outer experience HIGHLIGHT QUOTES: "My biggest fear was being alone. And for me to truly grow and overcome that fear, there was no other way but to go into it—and be alone." Celinne Da Costa "The more alone I was, I started to realize, wait, this is really fun. I really enjoy my time. I really enjoy quality time with myself." Celinne Da Costa "My business doubled in 2022 during this celibacy period. The more I came back to myself, back into my vitality, my joy...the more clarity I received around my business." Celinne Da Costa This was an incredibly transformative chapter that changed how I relate to myself and others. If you resonate with longing for deeper self-love or are seeking to rewrite your love story to be in alignment to your highest self, this episode is for you. If you desire to upgrade your relationship story so that you can attract healthier partnerships and navigate your breakups with ease, clarity, and grace then my Masterclass on Conscious Uncoupling may be just what you need. Get ready to turn a painful event into an opportunity to learn, evolve, and prepare yourself to receive a more aligned and loving partner. You can sign up here to begin your journey. With love, Celinne🤍 MEET CELINNE DA COSTA Celinne Da Costa is a Master Coach and brand story expert who works with high-achieving, purpose-driven CEOs, experts, and executives to help them become confident, fully expressed leaders with transformational stories, an influential brand, and a tribe of raving fans. Celinne has thousands of hours of practitioner training in various modalities, including NeuroLinguistic Programming, Facilitated Breath Repatterning, hypnotherapy, shamanic energy healing, emotional intelligence coaching, and life coaching, which she channels to create powerful breakthroughs for her clients. Her work has been featured in top media, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider. A bestselling author and a popular speaker, Celinne has also delivered a TEDx speech on the power of human connection. Follow her journey on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @CelinneDaCosta. FIND MORE ABOUT CELINNE Website | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook
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In this profoundly personal solo episode, I open up to share the story behind my decision to abstain from romantic intimacy with men for 1 year and 9 months. This was not a decision I made lightly. After a painful breakup and a serious health scare in early 2022, I realized drastic change was needed if I wanted to rewrite my love story and manifest the love I truly desired to experience in my life. During what I can only describe as a mixture of a dark night of the soul and one of the most difficult and significant turning chapters of my story, I did the deepest inner work of my life— exploring and resolving my conditioning around men, relationships, the mother/father wound, and fear of intimacy dating back to childhood and even my ancestry. I excavated unconscious patterns and rewrote disempowering stories that no longer served the woman I was becoming and the vision that I have for myself when it comes to creating a life full of love and harmony – including in my romantic relationships. It was a challenging yet incredibly clarifying commitment to myself that grew me in ways that, two years later, I don’t even recognize myself as a woman (for the better!). I cherish the relationship that I’ve built with myself, the love that I am practicing towards myself, and the woman that I’ve become – not to mention, the external reflections of the love I’ve cultivated in my heart, which I am experiencing every day. Are you ready to drastically transform your life and business? Join me in a 1:1 private coaching container. Our work together is a transformational journey combining the inner work (i.e. personal growth and identity shifts) with practical super actions to turn your visions into reality. Apply here. EPISODE INSIGHTS: ▪️How abstinence gave me space to reconnect with my Soul ▪️Learning to deeply enjoy my own company ▪️Dialing in my “energetic hygiene” and strengthening my energy body ▪️How self-love rippled out to amplify my purpose and grow my business ▪️Why healing the past frees you to consciously design the future ▪️How changing my inner reality around love reshaped my outer experience HIGHLIGHT QUOTES: "My biggest fear was being alone. And for me to truly grow and overcome that fear, there was no other way but to go into it—and be alone." Celinne Da Costa "The more alone I was, I started to realize, wait, this is really fun. I really enjoy my time. I really enjoy quality time with myself." Celinne Da Costa "My business doubled in 2022 during this celibacy period. The more I came back to myself, back into my vitality, my joy...the more clarity I received around my business." Celinne Da Costa This was an incredibly transformative chapter that changed how I relate to myself and others. If you resonate with longing for deeper self-love or are seeking to rewrite your love story to be in alignment to your highest self, this episode is for you. If you desire to upgrade your relationship story so that you can attract healthier partnerships and navigate your breakups with ease, clarity, and grace then my Masterclass on Conscious Uncoupling may be just what you need. Get ready to turn a painful event into an opportunity to learn, evolve, and prepare yourself to receive a more aligned and loving partner. You can sign up here to begin your journey. With love, Celinne🤍 MEET CELINNE DA COSTA Celinne Da Costa is a Master Coach and brand story expert who works with high-achieving, purpose-driven CEOs, experts, and executives to help them become confident, fully expressed leaders with transformational stories, an influential brand, and a tribe of raving fans. Celinne has thousands of hours of practitioner training in various modalities, including NeuroLinguistic Programming, Facilitated Breath Repatterning, hypnotherapy, shamanic energy healing, emotional intelligence coaching, and life coaching, which sh
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