Wake surfing in croc infested waters while being detained by Militia in Panama! MAGIC, MIRACLES TRAVEL, & ROMANCE with Renee "FIRE" Linnell
Renee Linnell is a former surf model and professional tango dancer who, after suffering a series of personal tragedies, travelled the world in search of a sense of fulfilment and meaning. At the age of 33, Renee became embroiled in an exploitative New Age cult that shattered her sense of self and led to devastating financial and emotional consequences. Renee’s first book, The Burn Zone, chronicles her experiences of living in a cult, and her recently-released sequel, Still on Fire, focuses on her recovery and celebrates the magic, miracles, and romance in her life.In this episode, you’ll hear from Renee Linnell on:(00:20:23) What she’s learned from her spiritual journey. Renee reveals how her quest for enlightenment made her realize that humans are meant to experience the entire spectrum of emotions and that you don’t need to become enlightened to be kind and do good in the world. (00:30:58) Her near-death experience. She describes how a mysterious man saved her from drowning in the Hawaiin surf and shares her belief that we all have a team of non-physical beings watching over us whom we can call upon for guidance and support.(00:44:03) Celebrating the little things. Renne recounts how she pulled herself out of depression by reminding herself of the small pleasures in life, such as drinking coffee from her favorite mug or watching the colors change in the sky at sunrise.(00:49:42) The road to recovery. We discuss how Renee discovered that self-care and self-love were crucial for helping her to heal herself and treat others with more love, kindness, and compassion. (00:53:47) Learning to live life on her own terms. Renee speaks about rebuilding a life that aligns with her authentic values rather than trying to fit in with societal expectations or do what anyone else wants her to do.