What if the people who shine the brightest are the ones who've walked through the darkest fires? In this deeply moving episode, intuitive astrologer and energy worker Ana Devine (they/she) shares their powerful journey from growing up in a restrictive religious environment to stepping fully into their authentic identity. Ana reminds us of a truth we often forget: healing doesn't make our pain smaller—we grow bigger to hold it. Through psychotherapy, energy work, and profound self-discovery, Ana has learned to create a "myelin sheath" around their wounds, honoring them without letting them define their entire existence. In this conversation, we explore:
• Why joyful people aren't naive—they've survived and chosen compassion
• The journey of identity and becoming more yourself than ever before
• How to practice self-care when you're in your darkest moments
• The power of practical magic: from personal styling to astrology
• Why "you should be healed already" is like pulling the e-brake while trying to drive faster Ana's message to the world?
Be kind to yourself.
And if you don't know how, that's okay—they get it, and they're here to help.
🌟 CONNECT WITH ANA: Website: AnaDevine.com (Ana with one N) Services: Intuitive astrology readings, angelic reiki, energy clearings
💫 RESOURCES MENTIONED:
• YouFeelLikeShit.com - Self-care tool for when executive function is shot
• Emmaline Chappel - Personal styling (emmalinepersonalstyling.com)
• Phoebe Robinson - Comedian, author, "You Can't Touch My Hair"
• Alok Vaid-Menon - Poet and thought leader on gender
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