A lot of work has come to this, as I prepare to visit my orphanage for the first time in 30 years. Facing trauma is very scary and unpredictable, but self-growth depends on it. I am happy to share it with others so that they may find the courage to face their own emotional trauma. I learn so many life lessons as I disrupt the latent fear of an unknown past and learn more and more of who I am and what I am capable of overcoming.

Life has a way of seemingly interrupting the pathway to higher consciousness. But if we look closer, it serves as reinforcement of our destiny. I learn this lesson as I make my return to the my orphanage in Daegu City, South Korea.

As I prepare for my big solo trip to Taiwan and my homeland South Korea, I shift between anxiety and skepticism to excitement and gratitude. My social worker Nicole from Wide Horizons for Children helps to prepare me emotionally and mentally.

Growing up obese, Roose was a self-conscious, anti-social sugar addict. After a dramatic weight loss, as well as a nutrition and fitness lifestyle change, he began to understand who he really is and what he is truly capable of...absolutely anything.

Blindfold Magazine is a human interest truth-telling online platform showcasing social justice advocates, activists and educators. Get inspired by Editor-in-Chief, Jackie Romano's courageous story of self-discovery, purpose and empowerment!

It's difficult for me to accept that I was abandoned by my mother in an alleyway when I was less than one day old. The painful reality of knowing that the moment I was born I was rejected is something that I am no longer running from. In sharing my own emotional trauma, I hope to encourage others to take a look inward and begin to face that latent pain that's deep within, in order to break through and emerge to a higher state of consciousness and a better you.

Sex, drugs, and mad money. There's nothing quite like the golden age of Wall Street. My guest lived it all, and lives to tell it all! Aimee Ventura shares how it all fell apart, coinciding with September 11th, and how finding herself saved her life.

I'm excited to finally introduce you to my health coach Erica Celini. In this episode, you will learn her story and how she got started on this professional path. We'll discuss her program, some funny stories we've had, and her unique approach to health and wellness.

For me personally, divine storms have led to significant ego deaths that have taught me valuable life lessons I can take with me forever. But what is an ego death? What does that mean? I will explain how these came to be for me and what I learned. Then I will describe some ways I manage my social media happiness.

My background and my childhood play an important role into my self-discovery. (I'll explain more later.) Here you will get a brief bio, how I met my life coach and how I found inspiration by sharing with a coworker my journey. Then I explain some tips to jumpstart the journey for you, yourself and why!