Reclaiming Happiness: A Journey to Healing

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow talks with returning guest Brittany Gregorio, who shares her journey of leaving a stressful marketing career to pursue her true passion for yoga and energy healing. Brittany opens up about her experiences with burnout and how embracing her healing background became the key to her happiness.Brittany transitioned from being a marketing CEO to a yoga teacher and healer after experiencing severe burnout. While managing her marketing company, she faced overwhelming demands from clients, often working late nights to meet their needs. As a mother of three, including a child with special needs, balancing work and family was challenging and added to her stress.Initially, Brittany hesitated to hire help for her business due to her loyalty to her clients. A deep emotional awakening during a yoga class inspired her to take yoga and meditation more seriously. However, she faced criticism in the yoga industry regarding body image, which contributed to her feelings of inadequacy.As she continued in marketing, Brittany began dreaming of returning to yoga and meditation, growing increasingly resentful of her career. A turning point came during a train ride to a medical appointment with her son, where she experienced a mental breakdown while reading a book called "Dharma," which focuses on finding purpose.After stepping off the train, Brittany decided to leave her marketing career and informed her clients of her decision, which brought her immense relief. With her husband's financial and emotional support, she began building a construction and plumbing business with him while reestablishing her yoga practice. This journey highlights the importance of self-care, following one’s true passion, and asking yourself, "Are you happy?"Tune in for insights on finding fulfillment and living authentically.Who is Brittany Gregorio?Brittany Gregorio is a former brand and marketing CEO turned soul-led healer, yoga teacher, and meditation guide. After experiencing deep burnout running a six-figure business, Brittany embarked on a journey back to herself — rediscovering purpose, peace, and her true dharma through yoga, meditation, and nervous system healing. Today, she creates transformative spaces for others to come home to themselves — whether through curvy-body-inclusive yoga classes, deeply healing Yoga Nidra sessions, or her signature Sacred Rage Release experiences. Brittany’s work is rooted in radical self-connection, nervous system nourishment, and the belief that awakening to your truth is what heals the world.You can find Brittany: On the web: https://www.brittanyannyoga.com/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittany.gregorio85 On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittany.gregorio/ On Threads: https://www.threads.com/@brittany.gregorioWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/MguSK1r9Ya8Rate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt38864322/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: May 22, 2025