Origins - From Apple Store Burnout to Island Life

Hey, I’m Joey — welcome to the very first ride in Joey’s Taxi: Conversations from the Seat of Awareness. This one’s about where it all began. I grew up in the Bronx, ended up working at an Apple Store in California, and hit a wall with burnout, addiction, and the feeling that something had to change.In 2020, I quit, packed up, and moved to Spain to teach English. Then a two-week trip to the Canary Islands turned into a whole new chapter. I got married, slowed down, and started doing the inner work that would shape everything I do now.This is the origin story — thanks for hopping in.Joey’s Social Links: https://linktr.ee/innerlensJoey’s Website: https://joeycollazo.com/FREE Mindful Mobile Photo Guide:https://innerlens.kit.com/starterFREE Waking Up 30-day Intro Meditation Course:https://dynamic.wakingup.com/guestpass/SCB190A6DShow Notes:00:00 – Introduction to Joey’s Taxi and Personal Background03:01 – Career Journey: From IT to Caregiving06:01 – Struggles with Relationships and Personal Growth08:35 – The Impact of Hypnotherapy and Emotional Healing11:04 – Marriage & the Journey of Self Discovery13:33 – The Surrender Experiment and Mindfulness Practices15:56 – Living from Consciousness: The Essence of Joey’s Taxi