Rebirth: Choosing a Different Life Beyond Addiction and Abuse

Hola! In this episode I was joined by Carlene Fonseca, Founder and CEO of The Greatest You Consulting. If you've ever heard of the tower card in tarot or seen the house fall down in Encanto ... that is what Carlene's story reminded me of ... years of moving through life without addressing the things she held in led to a moment that could have been the end until one day she decided she was going to change her life and in just a few years she has become who she is today. We hope you enjoy today's episode and that it inspires you to create the life of your dreams! Let me know what resonated from this episode and what question you would have asked Carlene! -------------------------------Get to Know Today's Guest: Carlene Fonseca is the Founder and CEO of The Greatest You Consulting and Executive Director of The Wellness Hub. She is a first generation Cape Verdean American from Rhode Island. She is a consultant, speaker, and writer who uses her lived experience as a trauma survivor and person in recovery to empower others through the 8 Dimensions of Wellness. Carlene facilitates workshops, develops community-based wellness initiatives, and creates resources that center healing, resilience, and generational transformation.Carlene's Website & Work : Website: www.thegreatestyouconsulting.comInstagram: @healwithcarleneLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carlenefonsecaTEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgNnxMMNHmA------------------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠If you’re craving more spaces like this, Soul Prim@s is an online community where we land, reflect, and stay connected between episodes. Check it out & join us here: ⁠https://www.soulprimas.com/soulprimas-lp⁠Places where I share more :IG - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/soulprimas/⁠TikTok -⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@soulprimas⁠------------------------------------------ ⁠⁠⁠Chapters02:32 The Importance of Slowing Down05:31 Cultural Background and Silence08:32 Facing Trauma and Abuse11:29 The Cycle of Addiction14:20 Turning Point: Seeking Help25:52 Emotional Healing and Boundaries27:44 Finding Community and Self-Discovery31:10 The Journey of Discipline and Accountability35:05 Grieving and Spirituality: A Path to Healing41:40 Becoming the Cycle Breaker46:36 Empowering Others Through Community and Workshops------------------------------------------#Latinx healing #trauma #addiction recovery #self-discovery #spirituality #community support #generational healing #mental health #personal growth #empowerment