Welcome back to Awakening the Spiritual Mind — a podcast by Elisabeth Carrio, author, transpersonal coach, and explorer of consciousness.

In this episode, we explore a powerful question:
When life feels chaotic or confusing, are you breaking down… or breaking open?

Many of us experience moments of disorientation that look like crisis on the outside — but within, something sacred is trying to emerge.
This is not madness. It’s initiation.

✨ “The soul speaks through symptoms when the mind refuses to listen.”

🎧 In this episode, you’ll explore:
• Why spiritual awakening can sometimes feel like falling apart
• How psychology and myth reframe crisis as initiation — with insights from Jung, Erikson, and Grof
• What “spiritual emergency” really means, and how to navigate it safely
• A guided reflection and journaling practice to bring meaning to confusion

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My book Awakening the Spiritual Mind: A Guide to Finding Meaning and Purpose in Modern Times will be released in 2026.

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