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What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful?
In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying to go viral, but by finally becoming herself.
We talk about what it really means to stop caring what people think, how to reinvent yourself at any age, and why surrender, not willpower, changed her life forever.
This is a conversation about identity, confidence, sobriety, self-forgiveness, and starting again.
If you’ve ever felt:
* Like you’re behind in life
* Like you wasted years
* Like it’s “too late” to change
* Or like you’ve been living for other people.
💬 One of My Favourite Moments: “It’s not about winning or self-control. It’s about defeat.”
That surrender became the beginning of everything for Ann.
This episode is for you.
LINKS
💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off HERE (I’m currently loving their comforters to enhance deep sleep)!
📸 Instagram
TIME STAMPS
(01:53) Introduction
(07:41) Why did u start making TikToks?
(11:13) Why did you set your content?
(15:48) What advice would you give to creators?
(17:53) I haven’t always been confident
(18:59) The Cream Bun Theory
(23:44) Alcohol Addiction
(26:53) Rock bottom
(32:10) How did you forgive yourself?
(39:46) What did you become after sobriety?
(44:25) How did your family respond to your growing fame?
(48:14) How did you find your passion so late in life?
WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!
RESOURCES
▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon
▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge
▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book
LET’S BE FRIENDS
📸 Instagram
📱Tiktok
MY FAVOURITE STUFF
💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By Erika De Pellegrin5
1313 ratings
What if the version of you that feels stuck, behind, or embarrassed about your past… is actually standing at the beginning of something powerful?
In this episode, I sit down with Crazy Auntie Ann, who went from alcoholism and rock bottom to 3M+ followers on TikTok, not by trying to go viral, but by finally becoming herself.
We talk about what it really means to stop caring what people think, how to reinvent yourself at any age, and why surrender, not willpower, changed her life forever.
This is a conversation about identity, confidence, sobriety, self-forgiveness, and starting again.
If you’ve ever felt:
* Like you’re behind in life
* Like you wasted years
* Like it’s “too late” to change
* Or like you’ve been living for other people.
💬 One of My Favourite Moments: “It’s not about winning or self-control. It’s about defeat.”
That surrender became the beginning of everything for Ann.
This episode is for you.
LINKS
💆♀️ COZY EARTH - Use code “ERIKA” to get 20% off HERE (I’m currently loving their comforters to enhance deep sleep)!
📸 Instagram
TIME STAMPS
(01:53) Introduction
(07:41) Why did u start making TikToks?
(11:13) Why did you set your content?
(15:48) What advice would you give to creators?
(17:53) I haven’t always been confident
(18:59) The Cream Bun Theory
(23:44) Alcohol Addiction
(26:53) Rock bottom
(32:10) How did you forgive yourself?
(39:46) What did you become after sobriety?
(44:25) How did your family respond to your growing fame?
(48:14) How did you find your passion so late in life?
WHO AM I?
My name is Erika and I am an Australian living in Dubai. I have my own business as a strategic legal consultant and run this podcast to explore my passion + curiosity for all things health, wellness, self growth & mindset. A big focus of mine is how to sustainably navigate a busy schedule and live my best life in the process. Welcome to my Channel! 📸 Connect with me on IG!
RESOURCES
▶︎ 25 Day Self Development Marathon
▶︎ 21 Day Self Growth Challenge
▶︎ Goal Setting System E-Book
LET’S BE FRIENDS
📸 Instagram
📱Tiktok
MY FAVOURITE STUFF
💻 Email & Calendar tool - Sunsama for 1 Month free trial
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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