In this episode, host Lindsay Trimarchi Richter dives deep into what it truly means to be light. From childhood stories of awe and fear to hard-won lessons in sobriety and shadow work, Lindsay explores the duality between light and darkness — and how facing our fears, addictions, and shadows is the key to spiritual growth.

She opens up about her personal healing journey, her three years of sobriety, and how she’s learned to shine brighter by courageously looking into her own darkness. With raw honesty and humor (yes, even UFO stories and Madonna concerts make an appearance), Lindsay reminds us that being light isn’t about perfection or “love and light” platitudes — it’s about integrity, presence, compassion, and self-accountability.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✨ How light and darkness mirror each other in personal growth
🕯️ Why shadow work is essential (and how to do it safely)
💫 What addiction reveals about empathy and unprocessed pain
❤️ How to stay in the light through presence, honesty, and self-compassion

Key Quote:

“In order to be light, we have to stay present with the darkest parts of ourselves — and they’re not as bad as we think.”

Resources Mentioned:

• The Book of Symbols
• AA (Alcoholics Anonymous)

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