The Courage to Start Over: Navigating Life Transitions & Creating Abundance Through Service with Aleck Urtaza

#34: Today, we talk about what it’s really like to follow that nudge, go after your dream, and create an abundant life living your purpose — navigating the ups and downs, surrendering to life’s flow, and being of service.Because even though it’s not easy, achieving this type of freedom and fulfillment in life is actually so much simpler than we often think.In this episode, I sit down with Aleck Urtaza — community leader, retreat host, and facilitator of sound healing, breathwork, and cold immersion — for an inspiring conversation on following your intuition even if it’s scary or doesn't make sense, discovering your unique gifts, and creating a life of flow and abundance. He opens up about leaving a traditional, stable career path, moving through the fear and uncertainty, and choosing a life rooted in service, community, and trust.We discuss:Transitioning careers & what it really means to follow your intuition and trust your pathWhy service is the key to calling in abundance & simple ways to uncover the unique way you’re meant to serveGiving from overflow vs. fear, scarcity, and attachmentPractical ways to explore your gifts & take aligned baby steps out of your comfort zoneHow NOT sharing your gifts is a disservice (& blocks the flow of abundance)How to rewire limiting beliefs around scarcity, comparison, and self-doubt (hint: it’s simpler than you think)Reframing rejection as protection — especially when fear holds you backOur lessons from 2025: death & rebirth cycles and navigating the in-betweenAleck’s powerful 14-day silent retreat experienceHow to find the right people to collaborate & co-create with Tune in for a wide-ranging and inspiring conversation on how to create a meaningful life and do the damn (scary) thing you’re being called to do! Because when you dive into the unknown, you open yourself to infinite possibilities — and that’s where magic unfolds ✨Connect with Aleck:IG: @wellnesswave.4all Retreats: @sacredjourneys.coYouTube: Wellnesswave.4allSpotify: WellnessWave4AllConnect with Anna:IG: @annaalexbeeWebsite & Newsletter: www.annabolender.comSomatic Embodiment & Intuitive Life Coaching: ⁠www.annabolender.com/radiantyou⁠ (SPECIAL HOLIDAY GIFT: $400 OFF until December 26!)Free Resources & Upcoming Workshops: https://linktr.ee/annabolender🎧 FREE 4-7-8 Breath Audio (3-Minute Practice)A quick, calming breathwork practice to help you ground & reset your energy:https://mailchi.mp/annabolender/breathwork