S2E4 The Altar of Becoming: Letting Go of Control and Finding Clarity in the Unknown with Lisa Babincsak

"I found a bird in my closet with its head ripped off. A so-called shaman told me someone sent a witch after me. That's when I knew I'd been giving my power away."This episode of Passion From Pain, The Podcast is about the dangerous shit that happens when you're so desperate for healing that you'll follow anyone who promises relief. Lisa Babincsak's story will wake you up to how easily spiritual manipulation can disguise itself as guidance - and how reclaiming your power can literally change the trajectory of your life.After leaving what looked like a "successful" life in the States, Lisa moved to Mexico where everything started to dismantle. Business betrayal. Financial collapse. Soul-crushing desperation. She tried EVERYTHING - peyote ceremonies, moon circles, shamans - searching for her awakening, for her healing, for some kind of relief from the pain. Then came the wild goose chase with a fake shaman that lasted two days, involved vampire houses, impossible hikes, and manipulative mind games that finally broke the spell. The moment Lisa said "I'm done giving my power away" - everything shifted. And she became a writer overnight, even though she'd never wanted to write.What we dive into:- The red flags of spiritual manipulation (and why we ignore them when we're desperate)- How "giving your power away" shows up in healing journeys - The moment of reclaiming that changes everything- Why slowing down can feel like your life is falling apart (spoiler: it's supposed to) -The Mexican concept of "apapacho" - embracing with the soul - and why we're starving for it- How writing became Lisa's unexpected path to transformation -The difference between brief relief and actual healing -- Why we've lost community and soul connection (and how to get it back) - **CONNECT WITH LISA:**✍️ Substack (The Altar of Becoming): https://thealtarofbecoming.substack.com📱 Instagram: @thealtarofbecoming✉️ Email: [email protected]📖 Check out The ReFrame Series on her Substack - these essays will challenge everything you think you know about spiritual healing.**ABOUT PASSION FROM PAIN:**We don't do sugar-coating here. This podcast is for people over 30 who are rebuilding their lives after leaving toxic relationships and challenging situations. Hard truths, real tools, zero BS. We believe pain isn't punishment - it's a portal. A sacred call to rise higher and step deeper into who you were meant to be. If you're ready to transform your pain into purpose, you're in the right place. 🎧 New episodes drop weekly (moving to twice weekly soon!)💪 Subscribe so you don't miss the next one👍 Hit that like button if this resonated💬 Drop a comment - have you ever given your power away to someone promising to "heal" you? What was your wake-up moment? **FOLLOW PASSION FROM PAIN:**🎬 YouTube: @passionfrompain 📱 Instagram: @amy_pease 🎵 TikTok: @og.passionfrompainBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/passion-from-pain--6594412/support.🔥🎙️Pain Made You Strong!  Passion Made Your Unstoppable!🎙️🔥