Jackie Culley: Embracing Adversity and Finding Strength Through Service and Yoga
Can we stay in the fire long enough to learn whatever's there to learn or to see the miracle?
How do you turn life's toughest challenges into pillars of strength? Jackie Culley has a few ideas. In this episode of the Illuminate Recovery Podcast, hosts Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum sit down with Jackie to explore her incredible journey through trauma, abuse, and grief. Despite these hardships, Jackie has emerged with a powerful message of resilience and hope.
She introduces her four pillars for mental and emotional strength, which include recognizing something greater than oneself and staying present in one's body. Drawing from her personal battles with cancer and loss, Jackie highlights the transformative power of service, yoga, and interior design. Her initiatives like Christmas for Cancer Families and Courage to Be Yoga are testament to her commitment to helping others find their own paths to healing.
Jackie’s philosophy is simple yet profound: “We sit in the fire until we know what it is.” By facing adversity head-on, she believes we can uncover the miracles within our struggles. This episode is a heartfelt conversation about finding light in the darkest times and using that light to inspire others. Whether you're dealing with your own challenges or supporting someone who is, Jackie’s story offers valuable insights and practical advice for building mental and emotional resilience.