Episode 34: My story of living in the Arctic: the Polar Rite of Passage

Once upon a time, I lived in the Arctic. In the Northernmost human settlement on Earth that has more polar bears than humans. In the dark polar night, I had one of the hardest and also the most extraordinary experiences of my entire life. Only later did I realise that my life in the Arctic was my major Rite of Passage that shaped the woman I am today.    Years ago, I was so eager to launch my coaching business – I had a huge vision and a thousand euros to my name. I knew that I could not lead people through transformation from a place of needing money in order to survive. So, destiny led me to taking on a job in a place called Svalbard. I arrived there one month before the Polar Night began.   I worked at a bar by night. I lived a magical ritual-filled priestess life by day. When the Polar Night began, the moon would never set – it was already travelling around the skyline. Days blended into darkness; the landscape felt both desolate and breathtaking. I grappled with deep loneliness, seeking connection online while surrounded by an icy, barren world.   In this episode, I share my naked heart about all that happened in this surreal phase of my life. From collapsing on the kitchen floor, freefalling into my deepest fears, to finding the most profound love for myself and God I didn't know existed.   This experience completely transformed me. I returned feeling whole. I left the Arctic feeling… invincible; knowing that if I could hold myself living literally at the end of the world, I could do anything.    In the wake of this transformative journey, life picked up pace. I moved to Thailand, entered a beautiful long-term relationship, went straight to 6 figures in my first year in business, and broke cycles that no longer served me.   It's a tale that will feature prominently in my book, and I hope the wisdom I gleaned resonates with you. Thanks for staying through this journey with me. If you want to share your thoughts, feel free to DM me on Instagram. I appreciate you being here and can't wait for our next episode together.   HIGHLIGHTS How living and working in the Arctic was a pivotal experience that shaped personal and professional growth. Balancing passion and financial limitations while striving to launch a coaching business, highlighting the challenges and sacrifices made. Discovering inner strength through spiritual practices amidst a barren landscape of stark isolation and challenges faced in Svalbard  A profound moment of reckoning which was a catalyst for self-discovery, acceptance, and a radical shift in perspective. How the Arctic experience sparked personal transformation, leading to newfound self-love, a return to wholeness, and subsequent success in both business and personal life.   DIVE DEEPER INTO MY WORLD Say hi to me on Insta Body-Led Business Movement somatic practice [free practice]   YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: The CHARACTER qualities that all my most successful clients share Idendity Work is the Root of Scaling your Business