Ep. 12 Living from the Inside Out | Daily Ritual and a 45-Day Pilgrimage to Inner Awareness with Diana Christinson

What if the foundation of your life wasn't built on fear, control, or external achievement – but on daily inner awareness? In this episode, Chrissie sits down with master yoga teacher and author, Diana Christinson to explore the power of living from the inside out.  Diana shares the personal journey behind her book, Your Golden Journey, a 45-day pilgrimage designed to guide you back to vibrant health, inner alignment, and presence. From her early career in psychology and domestic abuse advocacy to building Pacific Asthanga Yoga Shala into a community of conscious growth, Diana's story is one of grounded wisdom, daily ritual, and courageous gratitude. She also opens up about her father's diagnosis with Huntington's disease – and how she transformed her energy around grief and loss into a daily practice of gratitude that changed them both. Whether you're moving through grief, searching for deeper purpose, or ready to reconnect with yourself, this conversation is a call to return inward. You'll Learn: How Diana's 45-day pilgrimage supports daily transformation What it really means to "live from the inside out" How gratitude can shift not only your energy, but the energy around you The role of community and practice in long term growth How to begin your own journey of self-awareness – starting today Key Takeaways: Gratitude can be a daily practice, not just a feeling You don't have to be healed to begin – just willing to show up Rituals and reflection create space for inner transformation The body holds grief – but also holds resilience You are never too late or too far gone to return to yourself Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome & Introduction 0:01 The Birth of Your Golden Journey 0:07 The Power of Daily Ritual & Gratitude 0:23 Grief, Loss, and Letting Go 0:34 How to Practice Living from the Inside Out 0:40 Creating the Shala & Teaching Through Action 0:45 Self-Reflection, Spiritual Practice & Inner Voice 0:56 Gratitude in Real Life: Diana's Story of Her Father 1:14 Closing Reflections & Guided Invitation   Subscribe for exclusive reflections and early access: https://whoareyounow.substack.com Instagram: @whoareyounowpodcast Behind the scenes: @chrissiecorner Follow on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WhoAreYouNowPodcast Podcast Hub: https://whoareyounowpodcast.com