Cristiano Colla shares how losing identity through Ayahuasca led him to authentic success, shadow work, and deep spiritual healing.

What happens when you stop performing for approval and start living from your soul?

In this powerful episode of The ThriveWell Journey, Cristiano Colla shares his journey from chasing physical perfection as a semi-professional football player and personal trainer to surrendering everything he thought defined him and finding truth through Ayahuasca, shadow work, and authentic self-integration.

After years of living for validation, Cristiano’s awakening in the jungles of Peru cracked open his identity and revealed the deeper layers of his humanity. His story serves as a mirror for anyone who has ever felt lost in the pursuit of success, struggling to reconcile ambition with authenticity.

This conversation goes far beyond spirituality; it’s about the courage to see yourself fully, to unlearn the illusion of “not enough,” and to create from presence instead of performance. ✨ Watch if you’re ready to realign with what truly matters.

You’ll Learn:

✅ How leaving a familiar identity opens space for authentic growth

✅ What Ayahuasca revealed about armor, ego, and vulnerability

✅ Practical ways to begin shadow work and build self-trust

✅ How dreams can guide money stories, creative focus, and business decisions

✅ Why creating without chasing validation leads to sustainable success

Chapters

00:00 Authenticity and Personal Truth

02:19 The Identity Crisis of an Athlete

05:46 Embracing Change and the Unknown

11:33 The Journey of Self-Discovery

15:10 Exploring Psychedelics for Healing

20:30 The Ayahuasca Experience

24:10 Transformation and Empowerment

27:32 From Seeking to Receiving Truth

31:10 Exploring Authenticity and Self-Reflection

32:20 Reframing Death and Embracing Life Choices

34:42 The Connection Between Dreams and Reality

39:16 Dreams as Tools for Personal Growth

43:18 Living Authentically and Creating Without Validation

51:25 Understanding Shadow Work and Self-Acceptance

53:26 Embracing Paradox: The Complexity of Identity

56:50 Defining Personal Mission and Integrating Self

🔗 Connect with Cristiano Colla:

Website: https://cristianocolla.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/cristiano.colla/

Substack: https://substack.com/@thehybridsoul

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