Shattering the Illusion: Confronting the Dark Side of Spiritual Healing with Johnny Sage

In this week's episode of "From the Ashes," I sit down with my friend Johnny Sage, a seasoned healer and spiritual guide, to explore some tough truths about the healing community. Johnny shares his personal journey from rock bottom to discovering a variety of healing modalities that transformed his life. Together, we dive into the disillusionment that often comes with the spiritual path, the importance of discernment, and the challenges of navigating a community that doesn’t always align with its ideals. About Our Guest Johnny Sage is a Reiki Master (certified in Oncology, Kundalini, Angel Fire, and Holy Fire® III Usui and Karuna styles of practices), Kambo Practitioner, Advanced (Sacred Geometry) Crystal Healer, Yoga (Hatha, Kundalini, and Nidra) Instructor, Yuen Method Guide, Sound Facilitator, Breathwork Trainer, FaraTherapist, as well as a narcissistic abuse coach. After battling significant mental and physical health challenges, Johnny found his way to alternative healing practices, which completely transformed his life. Now, he uses his extensive training and experience to guide others on their spiritual journeys and hosts the podcast "Dystopian Renaissance," which focuses on raising consciousness. Key Moments: [00:59] Introducing Johnny Sage - I introduce Johnny and reflect on our shared history in Yoga Nidra training. [05:47] Hitting Rock Bottom - Johnny talks about his struggles in 2017, leading him to discover various healing modalities. [09:31] Disillusionment with Monasteries - Johnny shares his experiences with Buddhist monasteries and his disheartening realization that not all spiritual leaders live up to their teachings. [16:48] The Messiness of Healing - Johnny and I discuss the inherent messiness of the healing process and the importance of choosing the right guide. [23:59] Changing Identity - Johnny explains why he changed his name and shed his past identity as part of his healing journey. [33:14] Embracing Fear and Uncertainty - We talk about the necessity of facing fear and uncertainty as part of the spiritual journey. [53:21] The Narcissist Hunters Movement - Johnny discusses his mission to expose and educate others about narcissism in the healing community.   Learn more about Johnny Sage Dystopian Renaissance Podcast Johnny Sage's Instagram   More about Valerie Beck & From the Ashes: Intrepid Wellness Website Instagram: @intrepidwellness.val YouTube: @intrepidwellness562 Join our E-mail List   Are you ready to Evolve? Thank you for tuning in to this episode of "From the Ashes." My goal for From the Ashes is to inspire listeners to embrace their personal growth and evolution towards a fulfilling, vibrant life. If you are feeling the call to uplevel your life, then let's talk. Click here to book a 30-minute Evolve YOU session with Valerie. Looking forward to connecting! Join the Conversation Leave a review and share this episode with your friends to help spread the word! Subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes of "From the Ashes," where every story ignites hope and healing.