Don't Let Your Circumstances Define You: Finding Purpose After Loss with Lourdes Rojas | Aligned & Abundant Ep. 68

Send us Fan MailYou know that feeling when life strips everything away? When the stability you thought you had crumbles, and you're left wondering who you are without it? That's the turning point Lourdes Rojas found herself at—and it became the beginning of everything she'd create next. In this conversation with transformational coach and "Fulfilled After 40" founder Lourdes, we talk about the soul-led journey that takes you from rock bottom to reinvention, and how identifying with something deeper than your circumstances changes everything.After listening, you'll understand why your past doesn't get to write your future, and how to reconnect with the quiet knowing that's been guiding you all along.What you'll hear in this episode:How early loss and poverty shaped Lourdes' story—and how she broke the scarcity patterns that were keeping her stuckThe moment she hit rock bottom in the Netherlands and what pulled her back toward possibility (hint: it had nothing to do with circumstances)Why manifesting isn't about wishful thinking—it's about identifying as someone who's already aligned with what she desiresThe spiritual bypass trap: why self-forgiveness matters more than perfection, and how that transforms your nervous systemHow to identify as a soul in a body, not a collection of circumstances—and why that shift alone changes your entire life trajectoryWhat she wishes she'd known about building a life after 40 (and why it's never too late to create what calls to you)Mentioned in this episode:Lourdes Rojas, transformational coach & founder of Fulfilled After 40Instagram: @fulfillafter40Facebook: Lourdes Ivette Rojas Substack: Lourdes Rojas where Lourdes shares podcast content and coaching resourcesThe Secret (the film that sparked Lourdes' manifestation journey)There's something so grounding about hearing a story like Lourdes'—someone who's walked through the fire and come out knowing exactly who she is. This conversation reminded me that you don't have to have it all figured out to take the next aligned step. You just have to be willing to listen to what your soul already knows. Support the show✨ Loved this episode? Here's how to go deeper:📩 Weekly Newsletter: Spiritual tools, soulful inspiration, and behind-the-scenes podcast insights — plus a freebie just for joining. 👉 Sign up here💫 The Soul Shine Collective on Skool: This is where the real magic happens. Live channeled calls each month, energy + manifestation guidance, and a community of women who get it. 👉 Join us here🌿 Aligned & Abundant: Coaching, Reiki, workshops, retreats, and current offerings, all in one place. 👉 linktr.ee/alignedandabundant🖊 Substack: The deeper dives and reflections that go beyond the mic. 👉 substack.com/@christinemarcario📲 Instagram: Daily inspiration, real talk, and soul-led content. 👉@the.christine.marcario🎵 Music by Purple PlanetAligned & Abundant is for informational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please seek a qualified professional for health, financial, legal, or wellbeing matters. Your choices and actions are always your own.