S2 Ep3 - From Rock Bottom to Rock Star: The Power of Being You

What if your biggest breakdown was really a setup for your breakthrough?   In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Darryn Yates—musician, rebel, and transformational coach—to talk about the moment he found purpose in a parking lot with a 9mm. Darryn opens up about the darkness he overcame, how he reclaimed his identity, and why authenticity is the secret weapon for any visionary leader or creative.   This conversation dives deep into identity, reinvention, parenting, performance, and the painful-yet-powerful road to truly knowing yourself.   ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 0:35 Christene Intro 1:19 Darryn Intro 07:36 Most Potent Feeling 10:50 Your Why 14:38 Becoming the Person for Success 17:22 The Dream While Being Married 21:44 Pursuing a Life-Giving Passion 26:33 Purpose in Pain 31:47 Out of the Matrix 35:45 Something Must Die 39:05 Emerging from Transformation 43:11 People as Mirrors 50:52 Closing Thoughts   🎧 Listen, Subscribe & Leave a Review if this episode spoke to you.   — 📲FOLLOW + 📌CONNECT: 🔹 Follow The Knowing Podcast on Instagram: @theknowingpodcast 🔹 Follow The Knowing Podcast on TickTock: @theknowingpodcast 🔹 Learn more at: https://www.theknowingagency.com/ 🔹 Sign up for Christene Marie’s Newsletter: https://christenemarie.com/receive-newsletter/ 🔹 Invite Christene to speak: https://christenemarie.com/speaking/ — 👤 ABOUT DARRYN YATES Darryn Yates is a musician, creative entrepreneur, and purpose coach who helps people break free from limiting beliefs and step into their boldest, truest selves. As the founder of Reveal Your Rock Star, Darryn combines mindset coaching, personal storytelling, and raw vulnerability to guide others toward a life of freedom, clarity, and power.   🔗 Website: www.DarrynYates.com 🎸 Coaching & Purpose Discovery: www.RevealYourRockStar.com 📱 Instagram: @darrynyatesofficial 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryn-yates-b5a507b/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/darrynyates #TheKnowingPodcast #DarrynYates #RevealYourRockStar #AuthenticLeadership #RockBottomToPurpose #ChristeneMarie